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Alumna named Bellisario College director of development and alumni relations

August 24, 2026

A portrait of Pamela and Brian Kupchella, who have created a strategic investment fund at Penn State Behrend.

Kupchella family gifts $1 million to support strategic initiatives at Behrend

August 20, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A female student and male student smiling

Two Great Valley students receive $10,000 Fox Scholarships for academic achievement

August 07, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

A foursome of golfers gathers around a hole on the golf course, holding clubs and golf balls.

Great Valley golf outing raised nearly $30,000 for scholarships

July 20, 2026

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing

July 08, 2026

Andrew Read, Peter Cocoziello and Scarlett Miller

Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute

June 30, 2026

A photo of Sandy Stevens and Randy Woolridge posing together at a gathering

Two pillars of Wall Street success at Penn State Smeal to retire

June 26, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building, viewed from Park Avenue

Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal

June 22, 2026

Jenni Evans portrait

Fund honoring late meteorologist to assist in global student experience

June 16, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Two people pose for a black and white photo wearing speakeasy-era clothes.

Greater Allegheny raises more than $50,000 for student scholarships

June 08, 2026

Children and event hosts celebrate during a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising reveal, tossing blue and yellow balloons into the air in front of a large display showing the total raised. The room is filled with smiling children, balloons, and pom-poms as participants cheer during the announcement.

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497

June 05, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

A photo of a smiling Palmer Moore in a commencement gown, holding a graduation cap and standing in front of the words PALMER on a wall behind him.

New graduate makes philanthropic gift to Penn State Smeal College of Business

May 26, 2026

Two students walk near the Burke Center at Penn State Behrend.

New giving expands two scholarships at Penn State Behrend

May 26, 2026

Paul and Jane Miller

Gift expands undergrad research opportunities in wildlife and fisheries science

May 26, 2026

Jonathan Wolf honored as Penn State’s 2026 Philanthropist of the Year

May 25, 2026

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

Scranton alumnus honors a beloved professor with a scholarship in his name

May 18, 2026

Bright yellow Penn State Altoona GRM2000 rail maintenance machine parked on tracks beside red building.

Plasser American tamper machine gift to support Penn State Altoona RTE program

May 18, 2026

Donors honored for gifts to enhance Heart Center at Holy Spirit Medical Center

May 13, 2026

Dan and Julia McDowell

Couple’s longstanding connections with Penn State Beaver lead to new scholarship

May 13, 2026

Photo of Beth Farmer

Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest

May 06, 2026

Photo of Lydell Sargeant

Former NFL player and education advocate to speak at Great Valley golf outing

May 05, 2026

group photo of award recipients and the dean

College of Agricultural Sciences honors four Outstanding Alumni

April 29, 2026

Anne Eisert and Jim Piersol pose for a portrait during an event at Penn State Behrend.

Gift extends reach of free Lion’s Pantry at Penn State Behrend

April 27, 2026

Diane and Mike Katzaman

Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability

April 22, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Ron Christy, who is wearing a blue sport jacket and a blue and white checked shirt.

Adamsbridge’s Ron Christy joins Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board

April 21, 2026

Perry Stambaugh with his hand up against a tree

Pa. state rep., Penn State alum honors father’s legacy with Ag Sciences scholarship

April 20, 2026

A portrait of Becky and Matt Totzke, who created an endowment to support nursing students at Penn State Behrend

Gift creates new scholarships for Behrend nursing students

April 17, 2026

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

April 13, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

Woskob family’s philanthropic legacy grows with latest $1M commitment

April 09, 2026

Small thumbnail of Kelly Lynch

Kelley Lynch comes forward with far-reaching gift to enhance student success

April 07, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

White woman and white man smile while posing for camera

Alumnus William L. Weiner, Jean O. Fitzgerald support Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic

April 01, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

A group of family members and supporters stand together on a gym floor at Penn State Altoona, joined by the Nittany Lion mascot.

Gift from Joe and Penny Orr celebrated by Penn State Altoona Athletics

March 19, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Melissa Daniels Foster smiling and sitting in a chair on a patio

Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

March 03, 2026

a man and a woman stand in front of the nittany lion shrine statue

Alumna’s estate gift invests in ‘people and purpose’ at World Campus and Smeal

February 25, 2026

Carlos and Donna Alves pose with Abitail Littlefield.

Supporting current and future students with the I Love Math Scholarship

February 19, 2026

Calvin H. Waller and Mildred Settle - Penn State yearbook photographs

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

Scholarship helps World Campus students finish strong

February 12, 2026

AAF group shot, 2024

Alumna provides $50,000 to support Penn State communications students

February 11, 2026

Two men stand to the left of the Nittany Lion shrine

Philanthropist, College of Education alum Harry B. Kropp passes away at age 84

February 05, 2026

Michael McCauley

Gifts honor late alum Michael McCauley's generosity and service at Penn State

February 04, 2026

Ricki and Steve Hevner

Alumni couple endows scholarship for future educators at Penn State Harrisburg

February 03, 2026

Podrick an adorable golden retriever poses for a formal photo wearing a green scarf

Gift will help student veterans thrive by extending service-animal program

January 30, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Gary Brandeis, who is wearing glasses and sporting a beard.

New scholarship to help lay the foundation for success at Penn State Smeal

January 16, 2026

Rosemary Katchmar

Estate commitment to enhance resources for students from foster care system

January 13, 2026

couple in formal attire on golf green with pond and bright sky in background

Alumna takes advantage of matching opportunities to create new scholarship

January 12, 2026

A black and white photo of smiling R. William Millman

Millman endowment 'plants seeds' for future management grad students in Smeal

January 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania State University seal

$55 million estate gift will support scholarships for Pennsylvania students

January 12, 2026

Penn State mourns the passing of Altoona philanthropist and alumnus Steve Sheetz

January 08, 2026

Side-by-side images show Sam Erikson as a premature infant receiving care in the NICU at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and, years later, as an adult recording a video on his phone during the People’s Pay 4 Play event at a radio station studio.

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

Penn Staters rally for GivingTuesday, raising more than $1.5 million

December 16, 2025

Woman and nurse with tablet for consultation with expert advice explaining healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

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Alumna named Bellisario College director of development and alumni relations

August 24, 2026

A portrait of Pamela and Brian Kupchella, who have created a strategic investment fund at Penn State Behrend.

Kupchella family gifts $1 million to support strategic initiatives at Behrend

August 20, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A female student and male student smiling

Two Great Valley students receive $10,000 Fox Scholarships for academic achievement

August 07, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

A foursome of golfers gathers around a hole on the golf course, holding clubs and golf balls.

Great Valley golf outing raised nearly $30,000 for scholarships

July 20, 2026

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing

July 08, 2026

Andrew Read, Peter Cocoziello and Scarlett Miller

Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute

June 30, 2026

A photo of Sandy Stevens and Randy Woolridge posing together at a gathering

Two pillars of Wall Street success at Penn State Smeal to retire

June 26, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building, viewed from Park Avenue

Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal

June 22, 2026

Jenni Evans portrait

Fund honoring late meteorologist to assist in global student experience

June 16, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Two people pose for a black and white photo wearing speakeasy-era clothes.

Greater Allegheny raises more than $50,000 for student scholarships

June 08, 2026

Children and event hosts celebrate during a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising reveal, tossing blue and yellow balloons into the air in front of a large display showing the total raised. The room is filled with smiling children, balloons, and pom-poms as participants cheer during the announcement.

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497

June 05, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

A photo of a smiling Palmer Moore in a commencement gown, holding a graduation cap and standing in front of the words PALMER on a wall behind him.

New graduate makes philanthropic gift to Penn State Smeal College of Business

May 26, 2026

Two students walk near the Burke Center at Penn State Behrend.

New giving expands two scholarships at Penn State Behrend

May 26, 2026

Paul and Jane Miller

Gift expands undergrad research opportunities in wildlife and fisheries science

May 26, 2026

Jonathan Wolf honored as Penn State’s 2026 Philanthropist of the Year

May 25, 2026

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

Scranton alumnus honors a beloved professor with a scholarship in his name

May 18, 2026

Bright yellow Penn State Altoona GRM2000 rail maintenance machine parked on tracks beside red building.

Plasser American tamper machine gift to support Penn State Altoona RTE program

May 18, 2026

Donors honored for gifts to enhance Heart Center at Holy Spirit Medical Center

May 13, 2026

Dan and Julia McDowell

Couple’s longstanding connections with Penn State Beaver lead to new scholarship

May 13, 2026

Photo of Beth Farmer

Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest

May 06, 2026

Photo of Lydell Sargeant

Former NFL player and education advocate to speak at Great Valley golf outing

May 05, 2026

group photo of award recipients and the dean

College of Agricultural Sciences honors four Outstanding Alumni

April 29, 2026

Anne Eisert and Jim Piersol pose for a portrait during an event at Penn State Behrend.

Gift extends reach of free Lion’s Pantry at Penn State Behrend

April 27, 2026

Diane and Mike Katzaman

Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability

April 22, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Ron Christy, who is wearing a blue sport jacket and a blue and white checked shirt.

Adamsbridge’s Ron Christy joins Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board

April 21, 2026

Perry Stambaugh with his hand up against a tree

Pa. state rep., Penn State alum honors father’s legacy with Ag Sciences scholarship

April 20, 2026

A portrait of Becky and Matt Totzke, who created an endowment to support nursing students at Penn State Behrend

Gift creates new scholarships for Behrend nursing students

April 17, 2026

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

April 13, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

Woskob family’s philanthropic legacy grows with latest $1M commitment

April 09, 2026

Small thumbnail of Kelly Lynch

Kelley Lynch comes forward with far-reaching gift to enhance student success

April 07, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

White woman and white man smile while posing for camera

Alumnus William L. Weiner, Jean O. Fitzgerald support Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic

April 01, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

A group of family members and supporters stand together on a gym floor at Penn State Altoona, joined by the Nittany Lion mascot.

Gift from Joe and Penny Orr celebrated by Penn State Altoona Athletics

March 19, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Melissa Daniels Foster smiling and sitting in a chair on a patio

Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

March 03, 2026

a man and a woman stand in front of the nittany lion shrine statue

Alumna’s estate gift invests in ‘people and purpose’ at World Campus and Smeal

February 25, 2026

Carlos and Donna Alves pose with Abitail Littlefield.

Supporting current and future students with the I Love Math Scholarship

February 19, 2026

Calvin H. Waller and Mildred Settle - Penn State yearbook photographs

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

Scholarship helps World Campus students finish strong

February 12, 2026

AAF group shot, 2024

Alumna provides $50,000 to support Penn State communications students

February 11, 2026

Two men stand to the left of the Nittany Lion shrine

Philanthropist, College of Education alum Harry B. Kropp passes away at age 84

February 05, 2026

Michael McCauley

Gifts honor late alum Michael McCauley's generosity and service at Penn State

February 04, 2026

Ricki and Steve Hevner

Alumni couple endows scholarship for future educators at Penn State Harrisburg

February 03, 2026

Podrick an adorable golden retriever poses for a formal photo wearing a green scarf

Gift will help student veterans thrive by extending service-animal program

January 30, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Gary Brandeis, who is wearing glasses and sporting a beard.

New scholarship to help lay the foundation for success at Penn State Smeal

January 16, 2026

Rosemary Katchmar

Estate commitment to enhance resources for students from foster care system

January 13, 2026

couple in formal attire on golf green with pond and bright sky in background

Alumna takes advantage of matching opportunities to create new scholarship

January 12, 2026

A black and white photo of smiling R. William Millman

Millman endowment 'plants seeds' for future management grad students in Smeal

January 12, 2026

The Pennsylvania State University seal

$55 million estate gift will support scholarships for Pennsylvania students

January 12, 2026

Penn State mourns the passing of Altoona philanthropist and alumnus Steve Sheetz

January 08, 2026

Side-by-side images show Sam Erikson as a premature infant receiving care in the NICU at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and, years later, as an adult recording a video on his phone during the People’s Pay 4 Play event at a radio station studio.

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

Penn Staters rally for GivingTuesday, raising more than $1.5 million

December 16, 2025

Woman and nurse with tablet for consultation with expert advice explaining healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

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