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Students and their adviser pose for a photo at the Learning Factory Showcase

Penn State alumna invests in future innovators through Cocoziello Institute fund

July 20, 2026

Volunteer Awards award

Registration open for the 2026 Penn State Alumni Volunteer Awards livestream

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 full stadium watches a half-time show at a football game

Pooles commit $5M gift to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium revitalization project

July 07, 2026

A photo of Wendy Jo Hartsock standing at a lectern with a Penn State flag on front.

Development and Alumni Relations awards recognize Smeal leaders and volunteers

July 06, 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

Three people stand around a table looking at large maps and charts. Myers on the left looks at the map while Lily Houtman and Zhaoxu Sui explain the materials.

Memorial map reflects Bob Myers’ support for Penn State GeoGraphics Lab

June 24, 2026

Inaugural Gail E. Latimer, RN Nursing Leadership Lecture examines AI in nursing

June 23, 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

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

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Professor standing in front of the classroom

Penn State York launches Smart Systems Integration Lab

June 08, 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

Gift to support chemistry undergraduate experiences in industry and government

June 02, 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

Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association

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

Diane and Mike Katzaman

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

April 22, 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

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Mark Greenberg and Christa Turksma reflect on compassion, community and the future of Penn State’s Annual Lecture on Compassion.

A decade of compassion: How a lecture series helped shape a field at Penn State

April 14, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

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

April 09, 2026

Piazza Center releases hazing prevention report

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

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

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Smeal completes inaugural cohort of Venture Capital Investment Practicum

March 04, 2026

A photo of an X-Hab 3D machine printing a wall of a new structure.

Propel Penn State Seed Fund announces first investment

March 03, 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

Dorothy Bieber holding papers and speaking into a microphone while being supported on both arms by her children.

Penn State Shenango mourns the passing of philanthropist Dorothy Bieber

February 18, 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

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

Four people standing inside and looking at camera

Never on the sidelines: Ex-student-athlete champions student success at Abington

January 21, 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

Paul and Eleanor Chadderton

Penn State Shenango mourns the passing of philanthropist Paul Chadderton

January 15, 2026

Rosemary Katchmar

Estate commitment to enhance resources for students from foster care system

January 13, 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

Portrait of Jay E. Davenport

Jay E. Davenport named vice president for development and alumni relations

January 08, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Organizational changes to create new external affairs division, move enrollment management into provost’s office

January 08, 2026

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

January 08, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 18

December 18, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

GivingTuesday graphic that shows Penn State Nittany Lion. Graphic reads: 12.2.25 The Best Tuesday All Year - Giving Tuesday

Bring a hunger-free campus to life this GivingTuesday at Penn State Scranton

November 21, 2025

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Students and their adviser pose for a photo at the Learning Factory Showcase

Penn State alumna invests in future innovators through Cocoziello Institute fund

July 20, 2026

Volunteer Awards award

Registration open for the 2026 Penn State Alumni Volunteer Awards livestream

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 full stadium watches a half-time show at a football game

Pooles commit $5M gift to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium revitalization project

July 07, 2026

A photo of Wendy Jo Hartsock standing at a lectern with a Penn State flag on front.

Development and Alumni Relations awards recognize Smeal leaders and volunteers

July 06, 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

Three people stand around a table looking at large maps and charts. Myers on the left looks at the map while Lily Houtman and Zhaoxu Sui explain the materials.

Memorial map reflects Bob Myers’ support for Penn State GeoGraphics Lab

June 24, 2026

Inaugural Gail E. Latimer, RN Nursing Leadership Lecture examines AI in nursing

June 23, 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

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

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Professor standing in front of the classroom

Penn State York launches Smart Systems Integration Lab

June 08, 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

Gift to support chemistry undergraduate experiences in industry and government

June 02, 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

Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association

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

Diane and Mike Katzaman

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

April 22, 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

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Mark Greenberg and Christa Turksma reflect on compassion, community and the future of Penn State’s Annual Lecture on Compassion.

A decade of compassion: How a lecture series helped shape a field at Penn State

April 14, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

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

April 09, 2026

Piazza Center releases hazing prevention report

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

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

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Smeal completes inaugural cohort of Venture Capital Investment Practicum

March 04, 2026

A photo of an X-Hab 3D machine printing a wall of a new structure.

Propel Penn State Seed Fund announces first investment

March 03, 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

Dorothy Bieber holding papers and speaking into a microphone while being supported on both arms by her children.

Penn State Shenango mourns the passing of philanthropist Dorothy Bieber

February 18, 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

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

Four people standing inside and looking at camera

Never on the sidelines: Ex-student-athlete champions student success at Abington

January 21, 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

Paul and Eleanor Chadderton

Penn State Shenango mourns the passing of philanthropist Paul Chadderton

January 15, 2026

Rosemary Katchmar

Estate commitment to enhance resources for students from foster care system

January 13, 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

Portrait of Jay E. Davenport

Jay E. Davenport named vice president for development and alumni relations

January 08, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Organizational changes to create new external affairs division, move enrollment management into provost’s office

January 08, 2026

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

January 08, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 18

December 18, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

GivingTuesday graphic that shows Penn State Nittany Lion. Graphic reads: 12.2.25 The Best Tuesday All Year - Giving Tuesday

Bring a hunger-free campus to life this GivingTuesday at Penn State Scranton

November 21, 2025

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