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A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

A family portrait of two adults and two kids standing in a field holding model rockets.

Gift establishes professorship honoring late aerospace engineering professor

January 07, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

Alumnus commits $50,000 for STEM scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill

January 03, 2025

Penn State Cocoziello Institute celebrates trustee’s philanthropic gift

December 19, 2024

Dennis J. Prischak and Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

Dennis Prischak named 2024 Penn State Alumni Fellow

December 10, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $1 million gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

November 25, 2024

Linda Boehme Reilly

Alumna makes $200,000 gift to provide graduate assistantship support

November 25, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Renaissance Fund honors Williams and Magnuson, raises more than $380,000

November 25, 2024

Portrait of Alyssa M. Wilcox

Alyssa M. Wilcox named vice president for development and alumni relations

November 22, 2024

Dean Danielle M. Conway is pictured with Jane and Joseph Cottonaro

Cottonaros commit $1 million to Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Health

November 20, 2024

smiling person with short hair and brown jacket

IST alumnus creates scholarship to support the next generation of innovators

November 18, 2024

Sue and Mort Fuller

Fuller family offers $23.3 million gift, stewardship of historic property

November 18, 2024

Jim Jimirro, President Bendapudi, and Ajchara Jimirro

$2 million gift from James Jimirro to launch groundbreaking dialogue series

November 12, 2024

Animated Nittany Lion holding up an index finger

Penn State to celebrate 10th year of GivingTuesday

November 12, 2024

Tanya Seyfert with family and friends

Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military

November 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

October 28, 2024

Charlotte W. Newcombe

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation named 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi and Wendy Pryce Lewis

Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Three individuals pose for an outdoor portrait.

$1.05 million estate gift to establish graduate fellowship in civil engineering

October 21, 2024

A portrait of Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford, college friend Dave Meehl and Tim Kurzweg, the James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering.

$5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering

October 18, 2024

Luke Combs concert sparks generosity and industry insight

October 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble College announces 2024-25 grants to programs across University

October 15, 2024

David and Joanne Kleppinger

David and Joanne Kleppinger endow internship program with $280,000 gift

October 15, 2024

Man seated in a chair with a dark coat, white shirt and tie

Gift from alumnus supports Dean's Excellence Fund in Bellisario College

October 14, 2024

Penn State Alumni Association, Alumni Career Services, Alumni Expert Series webinar

Alumni experts to discuss negotiating job offers and asking for promotions

October 14, 2024

Marcellus Taylor(left) and Gibran Jones (right)

Friends, Penn State Harrisburg alumni create Legacy Scholarship

October 11, 2024

Cassandra Matos

Liberal Arts alumna makes impactful gifts to World in Conversation

October 07, 2024

People gathered outside the Lion's Pantry holding a banner

Schreyer Alumni Society Board endows emergency fund for scholars

September 30, 2024

Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre

New graduate scholarship to honor Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre

September 13, 2024

the word 'university' is shown on a stone wall with some trees in the background

World Campus expands Smart Track to Success scholarship program

September 09, 2024

An image of Beaver Stadium with the words "Lubert Family Welcome Center"

$10 million gift names the Lubert Family Welcome Center at Beaver Stadium

September 05, 2024

Williams and Magnuson smiling at the camera

Penn State Alumni Association announces $20,000 match for Renaissance Fund gifts

September 04, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Search underway for Penn State’s vice president for development, alumni relations

August 24, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $10M Founders' Gift for Beaver Stadium revitalization

August 21, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Misitano Family, PAM Health commit Founders Gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

August 14, 2024

Sun streaming through Penn State's Old Main bell tower

Penn State, Shell announce collaboration focused on energy and sustainability

August 12, 2024

Four people pose for a photo as they prepare to ceremonially cut a ribbon.

Newly dedicated Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center honors donor and volunteer

August 08, 2024

Patrick and Jennifer Hewitt

$3 million estate gift to promote research, belonging and academic excellence

August 07, 2024

Patrick and Betsy Flanagan

Gift to support new Penn State Smeal venture fund for undergraduate students

August 07, 2024

3 adults smile in front of a lion shrine

Two Lehigh Valley students receive scholarships from technology leader Broadcom

July 30, 2024

Nutrition alumnus creates fund to support graduate research

July 25, 2024

Campaign Leadership Council

Penn State names top alumni volunteers for new fundraising campaign

July 25, 2024

Photo of Penn State philanthropist, Judith Hardes

Liberal Arts remembers longtime friend and champion of women’s rights

July 24, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson named 2024 Renaissance Fund honorees

July 24, 2024

Penn State alumnus creates scholarship for ag sciences undergraduates

July 22, 2024

Penn State fundraising secures $430 million in 2023-24

July 17, 2024

Fundraising volunteer and engineering graduate commits $5M+ to new campaign

July 15, 2024

Two men and two women pose in front of a vertical banner that says, “Welcome to the West Shore’s newest hospital.” The gentlemen are in the middle holding a large presentation check for $300,000 written to Penn State Health from McClure Company.

McClure Company gift supports Penn State Health’s two newest community hospitals

July 10, 2024

New faculty endowment in astronomy and astrophysics created by Keiko Miwa Ross

July 08, 2024

Stephen Pace and Rita Pace, smiling and standing outside in front of some trees

New scholarship supports IST students transitioning from Penn State campuses

July 02, 2024

Crowd in front of a building, the new Palmer Museum

New Palmer Museum of Art now open at the Arboretum at Penn State

June 21, 2024

Dennis and Christy Murphy

Passion for agricultural safety leads to bequest by professor emeritus

June 12, 2024

Chaiken Scholars Reception

Gene and Roz Chaiken establish new centers, become 2nd largest Penn State donors

June 10, 2024

head shot of a smiling Jason godinez

Jason Godinez named director of development in the Schreyer Honors College

June 07, 2024

Six people in professional attire pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.

Holy Spirit Medical Center main entrance renamed to honor Harrisburg couple

June 03, 2024

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Jason and Julie Borrelli honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

May 29, 2024

W. Charles Patrick delivering a speech after being recognized for his generosity.

Excellence fund honors Fayette chancellor and spouse

May 24, 2024

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Impact of eight-figure estate commitment will be felt across the University

May 21, 2024

a woman points to the ocean with seaweed in the immediate background

New World Campus fund helps make life-changing learning experiences a reality

May 20, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of May 13

May 13, 2024

three family members pose at the Greater Allegheny Lion Shrine

Scholarship honoring the life of Karli Short grows to include University Park

May 09, 2024

$50,000 gift creates scholarships for rail transportation engineering students

May 08, 2024

Students studying at a table

Grant establishes Collegiate Recovery Program at Penn State Abington

May 07, 2024

A photo of Charles Whiteman posing with the Business Building Atrium in the background.

New discretionary fund to honor retiring Penn State Smeal Dean Charles Whiteman

May 01, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 29

April 29, 2024

First Lenfest Immensitas Scholar slated to graduate spring 2024

April 29, 2024

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A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

A family portrait of two adults and two kids standing in a field holding model rockets.

Gift establishes professorship honoring late aerospace engineering professor

January 07, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

Alumnus commits $50,000 for STEM scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill

January 03, 2025

Penn State Cocoziello Institute celebrates trustee’s philanthropic gift

December 19, 2024

Dennis J. Prischak and Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

Dennis Prischak named 2024 Penn State Alumni Fellow

December 10, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $1 million gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

November 25, 2024

Linda Boehme Reilly

Alumna makes $200,000 gift to provide graduate assistantship support

November 25, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Renaissance Fund honors Williams and Magnuson, raises more than $380,000

November 25, 2024

Portrait of Alyssa M. Wilcox

Alyssa M. Wilcox named vice president for development and alumni relations

November 22, 2024

Dean Danielle M. Conway is pictured with Jane and Joseph Cottonaro

Cottonaros commit $1 million to Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Health

November 20, 2024

smiling person with short hair and brown jacket

IST alumnus creates scholarship to support the next generation of innovators

November 18, 2024

Sue and Mort Fuller

Fuller family offers $23.3 million gift, stewardship of historic property

November 18, 2024

Jim Jimirro, President Bendapudi, and Ajchara Jimirro

$2 million gift from James Jimirro to launch groundbreaking dialogue series

November 12, 2024

Animated Nittany Lion holding up an index finger

Penn State to celebrate 10th year of GivingTuesday

November 12, 2024

Tanya Seyfert with family and friends

Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military

November 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

October 28, 2024

Charlotte W. Newcombe

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation named 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi and Wendy Pryce Lewis

Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Three individuals pose for an outdoor portrait.

$1.05 million estate gift to establish graduate fellowship in civil engineering

October 21, 2024

A portrait of Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford, college friend Dave Meehl and Tim Kurzweg, the James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering.

$5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering

October 18, 2024

Luke Combs concert sparks generosity and industry insight

October 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble College announces 2024-25 grants to programs across University

October 15, 2024

David and Joanne Kleppinger

David and Joanne Kleppinger endow internship program with $280,000 gift

October 15, 2024

Man seated in a chair with a dark coat, white shirt and tie

Gift from alumnus supports Dean's Excellence Fund in Bellisario College

October 14, 2024

Penn State Alumni Association, Alumni Career Services, Alumni Expert Series webinar

Alumni experts to discuss negotiating job offers and asking for promotions

October 14, 2024

Marcellus Taylor(left) and Gibran Jones (right)

Friends, Penn State Harrisburg alumni create Legacy Scholarship

October 11, 2024

Cassandra Matos

Liberal Arts alumna makes impactful gifts to World in Conversation

October 07, 2024

People gathered outside the Lion's Pantry holding a banner

Schreyer Alumni Society Board endows emergency fund for scholars

September 30, 2024

Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre

New graduate scholarship to honor Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre

September 13, 2024

the word 'university' is shown on a stone wall with some trees in the background

World Campus expands Smart Track to Success scholarship program

September 09, 2024

An image of Beaver Stadium with the words "Lubert Family Welcome Center"

$10 million gift names the Lubert Family Welcome Center at Beaver Stadium

September 05, 2024

Williams and Magnuson smiling at the camera

Penn State Alumni Association announces $20,000 match for Renaissance Fund gifts

September 04, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Search underway for Penn State’s vice president for development, alumni relations

August 24, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $10M Founders' Gift for Beaver Stadium revitalization

August 21, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Misitano Family, PAM Health commit Founders Gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

August 14, 2024

Sun streaming through Penn State's Old Main bell tower

Penn State, Shell announce collaboration focused on energy and sustainability

August 12, 2024

Four people pose for a photo as they prepare to ceremonially cut a ribbon.

Newly dedicated Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center honors donor and volunteer

August 08, 2024

Patrick and Jennifer Hewitt

$3 million estate gift to promote research, belonging and academic excellence

August 07, 2024

Patrick and Betsy Flanagan

Gift to support new Penn State Smeal venture fund for undergraduate students

August 07, 2024

3 adults smile in front of a lion shrine

Two Lehigh Valley students receive scholarships from technology leader Broadcom

July 30, 2024

Nutrition alumnus creates fund to support graduate research

July 25, 2024

Campaign Leadership Council

Penn State names top alumni volunteers for new fundraising campaign

July 25, 2024

Photo of Penn State philanthropist, Judith Hardes

Liberal Arts remembers longtime friend and champion of women’s rights

July 24, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson named 2024 Renaissance Fund honorees

July 24, 2024

Penn State alumnus creates scholarship for ag sciences undergraduates

July 22, 2024

Penn State fundraising secures $430 million in 2023-24

July 17, 2024

Fundraising volunteer and engineering graduate commits $5M+ to new campaign

July 15, 2024

Two men and two women pose in front of a vertical banner that says, “Welcome to the West Shore’s newest hospital.” The gentlemen are in the middle holding a large presentation check for $300,000 written to Penn State Health from McClure Company.

McClure Company gift supports Penn State Health’s two newest community hospitals

July 10, 2024

New faculty endowment in astronomy and astrophysics created by Keiko Miwa Ross

July 08, 2024

Stephen Pace and Rita Pace, smiling and standing outside in front of some trees

New scholarship supports IST students transitioning from Penn State campuses

July 02, 2024

Crowd in front of a building, the new Palmer Museum

New Palmer Museum of Art now open at the Arboretum at Penn State

June 21, 2024

Dennis and Christy Murphy

Passion for agricultural safety leads to bequest by professor emeritus

June 12, 2024

Chaiken Scholars Reception

Gene and Roz Chaiken establish new centers, become 2nd largest Penn State donors

June 10, 2024

head shot of a smiling Jason godinez

Jason Godinez named director of development in the Schreyer Honors College

June 07, 2024

Six people in professional attire pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.

Holy Spirit Medical Center main entrance renamed to honor Harrisburg couple

June 03, 2024

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Jason and Julie Borrelli honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

May 29, 2024

W. Charles Patrick delivering a speech after being recognized for his generosity.

Excellence fund honors Fayette chancellor and spouse

May 24, 2024

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Impact of eight-figure estate commitment will be felt across the University

May 21, 2024

a woman points to the ocean with seaweed in the immediate background

New World Campus fund helps make life-changing learning experiences a reality

May 20, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of May 13

May 13, 2024

three family members pose at the Greater Allegheny Lion Shrine

Scholarship honoring the life of Karli Short grows to include University Park

May 09, 2024

$50,000 gift creates scholarships for rail transportation engineering students

May 08, 2024

Students studying at a table

Grant establishes Collegiate Recovery Program at Penn State Abington

May 07, 2024

A photo of Charles Whiteman posing with the Business Building Atrium in the background.

New discretionary fund to honor retiring Penn State Smeal Dean Charles Whiteman

May 01, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 29

April 29, 2024

First Lenfest Immensitas Scholar slated to graduate spring 2024

April 29, 2024

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