UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Everyone has a Penn State story that describes their love for Dear Old State. The Penn State Alumni Association invites anyone who has an enduring love of Penn State or for someone who attended the University to create a lasting legacy by purchasing a paver in the Alumni Plaza. Individuals, families, groups and anyone else with a positive message may purchase a paver; orders received by Aug. 1 will be included in the fall 2024 plaza installation.
Located directly in front of the Hintz Family Alumni Center, the Alumni Plaza will further enhance the Alumni Center and serve as another reminder of the power of the Penn State network, featuring more than 174,000 Alumni Association members and over 700,000 living alumni.
Pavers can celebrate a milestone such as graduation, remember a cherished time, or show Penn State pride. Pavers also can honor loved ones, like one three-generational Penn State family did for “Po” and “Pa” Andersen (video below).
Pavers are available in 6x12", 6x6", and 4x8" sizes. Learn more on the Alumni Association's website.
Alumni Plaza helps fund critical student programs at Penn State
Proceeds from the Alumni Plaza will be placed in a permanently endowed fund that helps two student groups affiliated with the Penn State Alumni Association — the Blue & White Society and the Lion Ambassadors — as well as helps other student programs like the FastStart program for underrepresented first-year students. These programs help students get to know the Alumni Association, strengthen their connection to the Penn State alumni network, and learn about community, philanthropy, leadership, teamwork, and Penn State traditions. All contributions to the Alumni Plaza are fully tax-deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt from Penn State.