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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

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Athletics announces $5M contribution for Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project

September 24, 2024

Alumna makes $1 million estate gift to support students in the School of Music

September 23, 2024

Portrait of Folayemi Wilson

Grant supports development of design institute for underrepresented students

September 20, 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

Jo Anne and John Carrick pose in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Former campus director establishes endowment to fund Shenango Athletics

September 05, 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

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces third Beaver Stadium Founders Gift

August 27, 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 08, 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

Campaign Leadership Council

Penn State names top alumni volunteers for new fundraising campaign

July 25, 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

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox

Jeff and Ann Marie Fox name Graduate School with $20 million commitment

July 19, 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

Penn State Harrisburg students Veer Patel and Tyler Muessig pitch their business idea, while standing at a lectern.

Pitch contest wraps up Truist Empowering Entrepreneurs Executive Seminar Series

June 25, 2024

Group photo of Daniel Boustead with Penn State Harrisburg faculty members and recipients of the scholarship Boustead established

Harrisburg alum establishes scholarship for American studies graduate students

June 13, 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

Several people stand in front of an electronic display with the amount $361,528.43 on it.

40th Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $361,528.43

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

Penn State alum, Harrisburg retiree pledges $1.85 million estate gift

May 10, 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

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

First Lenfest Immensitas Scholar slated to graduate spring 2024

April 29, 2024

Sheriff Graduation Ceremony

$1+ million estate commitment to strengthen the Justice and Safety Institute

April 29, 2024

Shannon Matthews

Brandywine alumna creates scholarship for Chester residents

April 25, 2024

Ron and Martha Tirpak

$1 million gift to create scholarships and upgrade engineering facilities

April 22, 2024

eight people pose with award certificates

IST announces winners of the new David and Kathy Hozza Learning Assistant Award

April 16, 2024

A check presentation happens on the ice at an ice hockey game. People are gathered around a big check smiling.

Penn State Health Children’s Week raises more than $100,000

April 15, 2024

People standing in room

Abington honors alumnus, longtime donor Nick Maiale at naming ceremony

April 15, 2024

Gift endows Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education

April 15, 2024

Ashley Akright Colon

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Ashley Akright Colon

April 08, 2024

Speakers from the scholarship Luncheon at Penn State DuBois. From left to right, Dave Spigelmyer, Hunter Raffeinner, Jungwoo Ryoo, Andrea Lecuyer and Dan Kohlhepp.

Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and recipients at Penn State DuBois

April 05, 2024

Robert and Gail Dezube

Estate gift will support women in mathematics at Penn State

April 01, 2024

Faaiq Rizwan, wearing scrubs and giving two thumbs up, stands near a Nittany Lion statue at Penn State Health Milton St. Hershey Medical Center

Harrisburg program supports students completing unpaid internships

March 21, 2024

Mindy and Brian Longo and their children

Penn State alums Mindy and Brian Longo find joy in giving to others

March 20, 2024

three smiling people display their first-place certificate

App to teach online safety habits to kids wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge

March 20, 2024

Donor creates award to recognize innovative research teams in Ag Sciences

March 19, 2024

family of four poses on statue of lion

Alumni couple establishes endowed scholarship in the College of IST

March 15, 2024

A head and shoulders shot of Sean Miller.

Penn State Smeal names new senior director of development and alumni relations

March 14, 2024

Photo of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

Anonymous $25K endowment creates service award in honor of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

March 13, 2024

Eighteen people – along with a dog and a costumed Nittany Lion – pose with a check made out to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in the amount of $112,854, from Spirit of Children. Large gold inflatable numbers spelling out “1,000,000” are on the wall directly behind them.

Spirit of Children achieves $1M milestone in supporting Children’s Hospital

March 11, 2024

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity brothers meet and share a laugh

Piazza Center to receive gift from Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and Foundation

March 07, 2024

The Elhadidi family

Scholarship to honor memory of Penn State undergraduate

March 05, 2024

Older white male with gray hair and a suit smiling

Philanthropist’s gifts support Penn State School of Theatre and Blue Band

February 27, 2024

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Memorial endowment supports Penn State Altoona mental health services

February 23, 2024

Dean Karen Kim talks with scholarship recipients at the Alumni and Scholars Celebration during the College of Medicine’s Alumni Weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

Penn State College of Medicine dean makes leadership gift, issues challenge

February 22, 2024

Steve and Judy Weber

Judy and Steve Weber establish endowment for nursing students

February 22, 2024

Penn State appoints fundraising leaders to new roles

February 20, 2024

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

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

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Athletics announces $5M contribution for Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project

September 24, 2024

Alumna makes $1 million estate gift to support students in the School of Music

September 23, 2024

Portrait of Folayemi Wilson

Grant supports development of design institute for underrepresented students

September 20, 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

Jo Anne and John Carrick pose in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Former campus director establishes endowment to fund Shenango Athletics

September 05, 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

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces third Beaver Stadium Founders Gift

August 27, 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 08, 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

Campaign Leadership Council

Penn State names top alumni volunteers for new fundraising campaign

July 25, 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

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox

Jeff and Ann Marie Fox name Graduate School with $20 million commitment

July 19, 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

Penn State Harrisburg students Veer Patel and Tyler Muessig pitch their business idea, while standing at a lectern.

Pitch contest wraps up Truist Empowering Entrepreneurs Executive Seminar Series

June 25, 2024

Group photo of Daniel Boustead with Penn State Harrisburg faculty members and recipients of the scholarship Boustead established

Harrisburg alum establishes scholarship for American studies graduate students

June 13, 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

Several people stand in front of an electronic display with the amount $361,528.43 on it.

40th Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $361,528.43

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

Penn State alum, Harrisburg retiree pledges $1.85 million estate gift

May 10, 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

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

First Lenfest Immensitas Scholar slated to graduate spring 2024

April 29, 2024

Sheriff Graduation Ceremony

$1+ million estate commitment to strengthen the Justice and Safety Institute

April 29, 2024

Shannon Matthews

Brandywine alumna creates scholarship for Chester residents

April 25, 2024

Ron and Martha Tirpak

$1 million gift to create scholarships and upgrade engineering facilities

April 22, 2024

eight people pose with award certificates

IST announces winners of the new David and Kathy Hozza Learning Assistant Award

April 16, 2024

A check presentation happens on the ice at an ice hockey game. People are gathered around a big check smiling.

Penn State Health Children’s Week raises more than $100,000

April 15, 2024

People standing in room

Abington honors alumnus, longtime donor Nick Maiale at naming ceremony

April 15, 2024

Gift endows Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education

April 15, 2024

Ashley Akright Colon

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Ashley Akright Colon

April 08, 2024

Speakers from the scholarship Luncheon at Penn State DuBois. From left to right, Dave Spigelmyer, Hunter Raffeinner, Jungwoo Ryoo, Andrea Lecuyer and Dan Kohlhepp.

Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and recipients at Penn State DuBois

April 05, 2024

Robert and Gail Dezube

Estate gift will support women in mathematics at Penn State

April 01, 2024

Faaiq Rizwan, wearing scrubs and giving two thumbs up, stands near a Nittany Lion statue at Penn State Health Milton St. Hershey Medical Center

Harrisburg program supports students completing unpaid internships

March 21, 2024

Mindy and Brian Longo and their children

Penn State alums Mindy and Brian Longo find joy in giving to others

March 20, 2024

three smiling people display their first-place certificate

App to teach online safety habits to kids wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge

March 20, 2024

Donor creates award to recognize innovative research teams in Ag Sciences

March 19, 2024

family of four poses on statue of lion

Alumni couple establishes endowed scholarship in the College of IST

March 15, 2024

A head and shoulders shot of Sean Miller.

Penn State Smeal names new senior director of development and alumni relations

March 14, 2024

Photo of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

Anonymous $25K endowment creates service award in honor of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

March 13, 2024

Eighteen people – along with a dog and a costumed Nittany Lion – pose with a check made out to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in the amount of $112,854, from Spirit of Children. Large gold inflatable numbers spelling out “1,000,000” are on the wall directly behind them.

Spirit of Children achieves $1M milestone in supporting Children’s Hospital

March 11, 2024

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity brothers meet and share a laugh

Piazza Center to receive gift from Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and Foundation

March 07, 2024

The Elhadidi family

Scholarship to honor memory of Penn State undergraduate

March 05, 2024

Older white male with gray hair and a suit smiling

Philanthropist’s gifts support Penn State School of Theatre and Blue Band

February 27, 2024

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Memorial endowment supports Penn State Altoona mental health services

February 23, 2024

Dean Karen Kim talks with scholarship recipients at the Alumni and Scholars Celebration during the College of Medicine’s Alumni Weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

Penn State College of Medicine dean makes leadership gift, issues challenge

February 22, 2024

Steve and Judy Weber

Judy and Steve Weber establish endowment for nursing students

February 22, 2024

Penn State appoints fundraising leaders to new roles

February 20, 2024

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