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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

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Multiple pairs of hands stack on top of each other as a gesture of goodwill and teamwork, in front of a shirt that reads "Live United"

Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

two seated women talking in front of crowd

Libraries adds Paterno student scholarship for Paterno Library’s 25th year

October 24, 2025

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

Rob and Mary Ann Pyle

Pyle family invests in two things that shaped careers: technology, Penn State

October 20, 2025

A group of people form a semi-circle around a woman who smiles as she looks at a man in a suit standing near the camera.

Community members offer philanthropic support for new Cancer Center

October 20, 2025

Donors plant seeds of hope, honor family through Ag Sciences scholarship

October 16, 2025

Food science professor to create food safety endowment with estate pledge

October 09, 2025

A photo of Suzanne Watson and Brian Dreckshage smiling and standing in front of a Christmas tree.

New Penn State Smeal scholarship bridges tuition gap for out-of-state students

October 02, 2025

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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

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Multiple pairs of hands stack on top of each other as a gesture of goodwill and teamwork, in front of a shirt that reads "Live United"

Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

two seated women talking in front of crowd

Libraries adds Paterno student scholarship for Paterno Library’s 25th year

October 24, 2025

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

Rob and Mary Ann Pyle

Pyle family invests in two things that shaped careers: technology, Penn State

October 20, 2025

A group of people form a semi-circle around a woman who smiles as she looks at a man in a suit standing near the camera.

Community members offer philanthropic support for new Cancer Center

October 20, 2025

Donors plant seeds of hope, honor family through Ag Sciences scholarship

October 16, 2025

Food science professor to create food safety endowment with estate pledge

October 09, 2025

A photo of Suzanne Watson and Brian Dreckshage smiling and standing in front of a Christmas tree.

New Penn State Smeal scholarship bridges tuition gap for out-of-state students

October 02, 2025

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