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World Campus expands Smart Track to Success scholarship program

September 09, 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

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

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

New faculty endowment in astronomy and astrophysics created by Keiko Miwa Ross

July 08, 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

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Jason and Julie Borrelli honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

May 29, 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

Students studying at a table

Grant establishes Collegiate Recovery Program at Penn State Abington

May 07, 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

Gift endows Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education

April 15, 2024

Robert and Gail Dezube

Estate gift will support women in mathematics at Penn State

April 01, 2024

Mindy and Brian Longo and their children

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

March 20, 2024

family of four poses on statue of lion

Alumni couple establishes endowed scholarship in the College of IST

March 15, 2024

Photo of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

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

March 13, 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

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Memorial endowment supports Penn State Altoona mental health services

February 23, 2024

Neeli and Venkat Bendapudi wave from the back of a car in Penn State's homecoming parade

Bendapudis support students and community with gift reflecting their passion

February 15, 2024

Penn State German professors' legacies endure thanks to $250,000 anonymous gift

January 25, 2024

Donors create international travel endowment to honor lifelong friend, ag alumna

January 18, 2024

smiling person in business attire seated at desk

Alumnus establishes matching scholarship program in the College of IST

January 09, 2024

Don and Mary Hartzell scholarship

Couple establishes scholarship for education students with military backgrounds

January 09, 2024

BR+A establishes architectural engineering memorial scholarship

January 04, 2024

Penn State community sets new GivingTuesday records

December 13, 2023

Penn State alumna Steve Taub

Scholarship supports high-promise, high-achieving Abington business students

December 13, 2023

A photo of Bailey Symington at the Lion Shrine.

Former Penn State tennis player makes commitment to endow athletics scholarship

December 07, 2023

$1.5 million estate commitment to fund equity-targeted scholarships

December 05, 2023

The Frantz brothers and their wives with Penn State Abington student athlete Taylor LaPage

Abington 'shaped our young lives': Alumni brothers fund annual scholarship

November 30, 2023

Dr. Bendapudi receives donation from Walmart

Walmart and Sam’s Club scale-up support for military-connected students

November 10, 2023

Barbara and Edgar Farmer

Renaissance Fund honors Barbara and Edgar Farmer, raises funds for scholarships

November 09, 2023

Penn State College of the Liberal Arts longtime benefactors and University leaders pause for a photo at the McCourtney Showcase 2023

McCourtney Showcase shines light on impact made by longtime philanthropists

November 07, 2023

628 undergraduates receive scholarships from World Campus for fall semester

October 20, 2023

Mary O’Neill Marsh establishes endowment for University Libraries’ Tech Academy

October 19, 2023

A photo of George and Alice Strickler, smiling

George and Alice Strickler's gift names Smeal’s Office of International Programs

October 12, 2023

One Big Week branding overlayed on a Penn State-branded sweatshirt

Penn State joins Big Ten institutions for third annual One Big Week

October 09, 2023

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Adam Berry, county Commissioner Jamila Winder, student Hannah Howshall, and Sheriff Sean Kilkenny with Hannah's scholarship check

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office event raises support for Abington scholarship

October 06, 2023

Sherry Corneal giving a lecture.

HHD alumni group endows award to honor late professor

October 03, 2023

A large group of students sit for a photo on a stone plaza, with the Hintz Alumni Center in the distance behind them

A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation named 2023 Foundation Partner of the Year

September 18, 2023

Two people in sunglasses standing in front of a body of water

Scholarship, gift to support Daily Collegian and honor its impact for alumnus

August 24, 2023

Steve and Karen Hockstein

Estate gift creates 'Transformative Experiences Fund' in Bellisario College

August 18, 2023

Cheryl Wethers poses with her two children and husband in front of a row of red flowers.

Liberal Arts alumna creates memorial fund in Africana Research Center

August 17, 2023

Bob '87 and Terese Martin stand on the steps of Old Main with their sons, Daniel, John, and Samuel.

Administration of justice alumnus promotes internships with new enrichment fund

July 29, 2023

Penn State interns share firsthand accounts of the power of philanthropy

July 27, 2023

The Nittany Lion shows off the Penn State Altoona Career Closet

$25,000 endowment to support Penn State Altoona Career Closet

July 24, 2023

A photo of Charlie Petredis

Alumnus Charles J. Petredis named to Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board

July 17, 2023

person sitting at table looking into microscope with computer monitor displaying what man is seeing in microscope

Libraries’ shared microscope aids teaching, research, specimen examination

July 12, 2023

Professor Venkatraman Gopalan and graduate student Angela Cleri

MatSE establishes 115th Anniversary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund

July 10, 2023

Thomas Dolan poses for a photo in front of the Lion Shrine on Penn State Shenango's campus

A desire to help and a hometown connection spark alumnus gift

June 29, 2023

head shot of person wearing sport jacket

Alumnus honors parents through endowed IST scholarship

June 28, 2023

photo of couple standing in front of wall of windows

New scholarship to support University Libraries work-study student employees

June 28, 2023

Alumnus commits estate gift to Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences research fund

June 28, 2023

photo collage of room filled with books and sculptures, man with hand on stack of books

Penn State mourns death of distinguished alumnus, donor Charles Blockson

June 27, 2023

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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

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

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

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

New faculty endowment in astronomy and astrophysics created by Keiko Miwa Ross

July 08, 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

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Jason and Julie Borrelli honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

May 29, 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

Students studying at a table

Grant establishes Collegiate Recovery Program at Penn State Abington

May 07, 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

Gift endows Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education

April 15, 2024

Robert and Gail Dezube

Estate gift will support women in mathematics at Penn State

April 01, 2024

Mindy and Brian Longo and their children

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

March 20, 2024

family of four poses on statue of lion

Alumni couple establishes endowed scholarship in the College of IST

March 15, 2024

Photo of Mary Kay Paterno Hort

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

March 13, 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

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Memorial endowment supports Penn State Altoona mental health services

February 23, 2024

Neeli and Venkat Bendapudi wave from the back of a car in Penn State's homecoming parade

Bendapudis support students and community with gift reflecting their passion

February 15, 2024

Penn State German professors' legacies endure thanks to $250,000 anonymous gift

January 25, 2024

Donors create international travel endowment to honor lifelong friend, ag alumna

January 18, 2024

smiling person in business attire seated at desk

Alumnus establishes matching scholarship program in the College of IST

January 09, 2024

Don and Mary Hartzell scholarship

Couple establishes scholarship for education students with military backgrounds

January 09, 2024

BR+A establishes architectural engineering memorial scholarship

January 04, 2024

Penn State community sets new GivingTuesday records

December 13, 2023

Penn State alumna Steve Taub

Scholarship supports high-promise, high-achieving Abington business students

December 13, 2023

A photo of Bailey Symington at the Lion Shrine.

Former Penn State tennis player makes commitment to endow athletics scholarship

December 07, 2023

$1.5 million estate commitment to fund equity-targeted scholarships

December 05, 2023

The Frantz brothers and their wives with Penn State Abington student athlete Taylor LaPage

Abington 'shaped our young lives': Alumni brothers fund annual scholarship

November 30, 2023

Dr. Bendapudi receives donation from Walmart

Walmart and Sam’s Club scale-up support for military-connected students

November 10, 2023

Barbara and Edgar Farmer

Renaissance Fund honors Barbara and Edgar Farmer, raises funds for scholarships

November 09, 2023

Penn State College of the Liberal Arts longtime benefactors and University leaders pause for a photo at the McCourtney Showcase 2023

McCourtney Showcase shines light on impact made by longtime philanthropists

November 07, 2023

628 undergraduates receive scholarships from World Campus for fall semester

October 20, 2023

Mary O’Neill Marsh establishes endowment for University Libraries’ Tech Academy

October 19, 2023

A photo of George and Alice Strickler, smiling

George and Alice Strickler's gift names Smeal’s Office of International Programs

October 12, 2023

One Big Week branding overlayed on a Penn State-branded sweatshirt

Penn State joins Big Ten institutions for third annual One Big Week

October 09, 2023

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Adam Berry, county Commissioner Jamila Winder, student Hannah Howshall, and Sheriff Sean Kilkenny with Hannah's scholarship check

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office event raises support for Abington scholarship

October 06, 2023

Sherry Corneal giving a lecture.

HHD alumni group endows award to honor late professor

October 03, 2023

A large group of students sit for a photo on a stone plaza, with the Hintz Alumni Center in the distance behind them

A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation named 2023 Foundation Partner of the Year

September 18, 2023

Two people in sunglasses standing in front of a body of water

Scholarship, gift to support Daily Collegian and honor its impact for alumnus

August 24, 2023

Steve and Karen Hockstein

Estate gift creates 'Transformative Experiences Fund' in Bellisario College

August 18, 2023

Cheryl Wethers poses with her two children and husband in front of a row of red flowers.

Liberal Arts alumna creates memorial fund in Africana Research Center

August 17, 2023

Bob '87 and Terese Martin stand on the steps of Old Main with their sons, Daniel, John, and Samuel.

Administration of justice alumnus promotes internships with new enrichment fund

July 29, 2023

Penn State interns share firsthand accounts of the power of philanthropy

July 27, 2023

The Nittany Lion shows off the Penn State Altoona Career Closet

$25,000 endowment to support Penn State Altoona Career Closet

July 24, 2023

A photo of Charlie Petredis

Alumnus Charles J. Petredis named to Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board

July 17, 2023

person sitting at table looking into microscope with computer monitor displaying what man is seeing in microscope

Libraries’ shared microscope aids teaching, research, specimen examination

July 12, 2023

Professor Venkatraman Gopalan and graduate student Angela Cleri

MatSE establishes 115th Anniversary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund

July 10, 2023

Thomas Dolan poses for a photo in front of the Lion Shrine on Penn State Shenango's campus

A desire to help and a hometown connection spark alumnus gift

June 29, 2023

head shot of person wearing sport jacket

Alumnus honors parents through endowed IST scholarship

June 28, 2023

photo of couple standing in front of wall of windows

New scholarship to support University Libraries work-study student employees

June 28, 2023

Alumnus commits estate gift to Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences research fund

June 28, 2023

photo collage of room filled with books and sculptures, man with hand on stack of books

Penn State mourns death of distinguished alumnus, donor Charles Blockson

June 27, 2023

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