UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Alumni Association is inviting alumni to Happy Valley for the 2024 Black Alumni Reunion. The reunion weekend will take place on the University Park campus Oct. 25-27, and alumni are encouraged to register today.  

The theme of this year’s event, which is supported by the Alumni Association and Penn State Educational Equity, is “For the Culture.” Participants can look forward to celebrating the rich history of Black students, faculty, and alumni at Penn State and contributing to the success of future generations.  

“The Black Alumni Reunion is a multigenerational event that allows alumni to reconnect with the Penn Staters they know and forge new bonds with the ones they’ve just met,” said Jamika Williams, Penn State class of 2012 and Black Alumni Reunion chair. “Whether attendees visit Happy Valley often or haven’t made their way to campus in several years, this event will always remind alumni of why they chose Penn State in the first place.”  

The weekend features a full lineup of events and opportunities for participants to rekindle their Penn State pride. Highlights include:  

• Welcome Reception featuring Berkey Creamery Ice Cream  

• Campus Facility Tours   

• Game Night House Party 

• Student Networking Event  

• Penn State Football Watch Party and Tailgate   

• National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show  

• Awards Ceremony  

• Farewell Brunch 

Membership in the Penn State Alumni Association is required to attend the Black Alumni Reunion, and attendees can join the association at a discounted rate when they register. More information on joining the Alumni Association, as well as reunion weekend lodging options, can be found at alumni.psu.edu/BAR.   

About the Penn State Alumni Association  

For more than 150 years, the Penn State Alumni Association has provided alumni with a strong and welcoming community, representative of the Penn Staters it proudly serves. The association keeps alumni connected to the University and to each other, while upholding Penn State traditions and supporting the University’s mission of teaching, research and service. The association also produces the award-winning Penn Stater magazine and other publications, and offers alumni and friends volunteer opportunities, educational programming and many other services. For more information about the Alumni Association, visit alumni.psu.edu.