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Bharat Sharma, data analytics alumnus, stands in a lounge at Penn State Great Valley

Creating tools that ‘do wonders’: Data analytics alum uses the power of tech

September 04, 2025

Berks Nittany Lion Shrine

Philanthropy fuels bright future for Penn State Berks Athletics

September 03, 2025

A photo of Jeff King with sunglasses and a hat, sitting on a boat.

Volunteer, philanthropist Jeff King: Remembering a Penn State legend

August 28, 2025

Piazza Center awarded grant to examine fraternity affiliation and leadership

August 20, 2025

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Alumnus Craig Diehl and wife Stephanie create Pathway to Law Program

August 19, 2025

A couple poses for a photo at the Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State.

University Park Sustainable Landscape Initiative accelerates with donor support

August 17, 2025

Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing's Nursing Sciences Building at University Park.

Conways designated as honorary fellows for their philanthropic support

August 13, 2025

Photo of Jeff Conrad

Ag Sciences alumnus creates Access and Equity discretionary fund

August 12, 2025

A photo of the Business Building from Park Avenue.

Smeal launches Penn State’s first undergraduate-centered venture investment fund

August 11, 2025

Image of a campus building

$5M gift names the Robert V. Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering

August 07, 2025

Sherrill and Allan Sonsteby

Pioneering scholarship is first for students in the Applied Research Laboratory

August 05, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Penn State's Renaissance Fund selects Bill and Connie Hayes as 2025 honorees

August 05, 2025

Two young women smiling and talking

Find a home in Abington’s ‘comfortable and safe’ student success center

August 01, 2025

A large group of male college students singing in a cathedral

Gift from alumnus supports Glee Club’s European tour and performances

July 30, 2025

Portrait of donor and alumnus Jeff Lipson

New scholarship endowed for Penn State Great Valley information science students

July 30, 2025

Nittany Lion at Beaver Stadium

Penn State Athletics, Nittany Lion Club post record-breaking fundraising year

July 24, 2025

Andrea Spahn-McGraw

Andrea Spahn-McGraw joins Penn State fundraising in new role

July 21, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State breaks fundraising records, prepares for new campaign

July 17, 2025

couple poses next to penn state lion statue at night

Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST

July 14, 2025

Nicholas J. Maiale remembered as distinguished alumnus and Abington supporter

July 09, 2025

Food for thought: How a wooden spoon inspired a career and philanthropy

June 24, 2025

Josette and Albert Evans

Josette and Albert Evans establish scholarship to address workforce needs

June 23, 2025

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

June 16, 2025

Student holding pencil writing in a notebook

Dual enrollment students to benefit from PA Ohio Gives fundraiser

June 16, 2025

Feed the People Market Stand

Gift from Smeal graduate supports students via Lion's Pantry, Ross Student Farm

June 10, 2025

Four golfers stand together on the green with their clubs.

Penn State Great Valley golf outing raises $30,000 for student scholarships

June 05, 2025

Group of people standing in front of a Penn State Abington banner

Agreeing to disagree: Brandeis fellowship nurtures bold discussions at Abington

June 04, 2025

Leones carry on philanthropic legacy with new commitment from family foundation

May 29, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of Eugene Weissberger

Eugene Weissberger named to Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board

May 23, 2025

A photo of the Brandau family posing in sand in front of ocean grass. Jim and Micaela are shown with young sons Jack, Charlie and Max.

The Brandaus’ legacy of giving to Penn State Smeal

May 19, 2025

Seven-figure estate gift bolsters existing scholarship for Ag Sciences students

May 19, 2025

A man sitting at a table listening to someone on his right speak as others at the table look on.

Penn State alum gives back in support of design research and campus libraries

May 01, 2025

A man speaks at a podium from behind microphones

Program encourages healthy habits among Harrisburg faculty, staff

April 29, 2025

A photo of Smeal alumnus Timmy Garde

A legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism at Penn State Smeal

April 28, 2025

Chemical and Biomedical engineering building

$8.5 million estate pledge crowns legacy of chemical engineering alumnus

April 24, 2025

President Neeli Bendapudi

Mount Nittany Society celebrates 77 inductees

April 21, 2025

Meadow with sunlight

Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup to benefit Musser Gap Greenway’s grassland habitat

April 21, 2025

Photo of Michael Ruger

Political Science alumnus and board member’s enduring commitment to Penn State

April 16, 2025

Speakers from the scholarship luncheon at Penn State DuBois. From left to right, Alex Gasbarre, Cristina Delaney, Tharren Thompson, Noah Gibble and Jungwoo Ryoo.

Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and recipients at Penn State DuBois

April 11, 2025

A student wearing a blue t-shirt tries a VR headset. He stands and reaches his arms forward.

Sensory room at Penn State Beaver enhanced with addition of virtual reality headset

April 04, 2025

A bust of Oliver LaGrone

Artists’ legacies honored through sculpture donation

March 31, 2025

Five people standing on a basketball court

New Abington scholarship honors ex-coach who ‘changed lives through sport’

March 25, 2025

William and Wendy Corb stand near headstones at a historic site.

Korb family commits $565,000 to support engineering research at Behrend

March 25, 2025

Donors create endowment for access and equity in Agricultural Sciences

March 21, 2025

Steve and Nancy Sheetz

Steve and Nancy Sheetz make new commitment to Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2025

Gursahaneys pledge $3M to benefit research innovation and Penn State Athletics

March 18, 2025

Headshots of Rick Sokolov and Lou March Jr.

Two gifts support Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation

March 18, 2025

Bill and Kate Donato chat with Schreyer Honors College dean Patrick Mather

Donato family establishes academic excellence fund in Schreyer Honors College

March 17, 2025

Sally Bedrick stands with her arm around Zion Sykes as the two pose for a photograph.

Fostering Lions program strengthened by gift from dedicated alumni couple

March 11, 2025

A wide angle shot of the interior of the proposed Beaver Stadium changes

Werzyn family, West Shore Home make significant field naming gift for Beaver Stadium

March 10, 2025

Thomas W. Wylonis

Alumnus deepens philanthropic legacy at Penn State Schuylkill

March 04, 2025

Roses and other fragrant flowers in bloom in a garden.

Alumni couple’s love of Arboretum inspires naming of Rose and Fragrance Garden

February 27, 2025

People standing near a podium

Aramco furthers engineering innovation at Penn State

February 27, 2025

Anonymous donor creates scholarship for future language and literacy educators

February 13, 2025

A young blonde girl walks a tall, brown horse toward an open barn door into the sun

Equine therapy facility offers support with help from Penn State, United Way

February 07, 2025

David J. Lieb stands outside of Old Main on the University Park campus.

Lieb to depart role as senior associate vice president for development

February 06, 2025

Twenty-one people pose for a photo in a hospital hallway.

New award memorializes beloved wife and celebrates nursing excellence

January 31, 2025

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Schuylers designate $5M gift to Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project

January 23, 2025

Transformative gifts have made big impact on Penn State alumni community

January 14, 2025

Animated Nittany Lion holding up index finger to the sky

Penn Staters set new record on 10th GivingTuesday

January 14, 2025

Aerial shot of a newly constructed building.

Engineering receives $19M gift for facilities, research, scholarships and more

January 13, 2025

Gift from late philanthropist Skip Smith names Fountain Garden at Arboretum

January 13, 2025

Community members and guest speakers gather in an art gallery for a cultural event

Great Valley arts and culture fundraising campaign exceeds goal

January 10, 2025

The entrance to the sensory space at the Penn State DuBois library. The space opened during the fall 2024 semester, thanks in part to a donation by Brett and Danielle Spencer.

Donation helps create sensory space at Penn State DuBois Library

January 10, 2025

A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

Alumnus commits $50,000 for STEM scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill

January 03, 2025

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Bharat Sharma, data analytics alumnus, stands in a lounge at Penn State Great Valley

Creating tools that ‘do wonders’: Data analytics alum uses the power of tech

September 04, 2025

Berks Nittany Lion Shrine

Philanthropy fuels bright future for Penn State Berks Athletics

September 03, 2025

A photo of Jeff King with sunglasses and a hat, sitting on a boat.

Volunteer, philanthropist Jeff King: Remembering a Penn State legend

August 28, 2025

Piazza Center awarded grant to examine fraternity affiliation and leadership

August 20, 2025

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Alumnus Craig Diehl and wife Stephanie create Pathway to Law Program

August 19, 2025

A couple poses for a photo at the Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State.

University Park Sustainable Landscape Initiative accelerates with donor support

August 17, 2025

Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing's Nursing Sciences Building at University Park.

Conways designated as honorary fellows for their philanthropic support

August 13, 2025

Photo of Jeff Conrad

Ag Sciences alumnus creates Access and Equity discretionary fund

August 12, 2025

A photo of the Business Building from Park Avenue.

Smeal launches Penn State’s first undergraduate-centered venture investment fund

August 11, 2025

Image of a campus building

$5M gift names the Robert V. Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering

August 07, 2025

Sherrill and Allan Sonsteby

Pioneering scholarship is first for students in the Applied Research Laboratory

August 05, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Penn State's Renaissance Fund selects Bill and Connie Hayes as 2025 honorees

August 05, 2025

Two young women smiling and talking

Find a home in Abington’s ‘comfortable and safe’ student success center

August 01, 2025

A large group of male college students singing in a cathedral

Gift from alumnus supports Glee Club’s European tour and performances

July 30, 2025

Portrait of donor and alumnus Jeff Lipson

New scholarship endowed for Penn State Great Valley information science students

July 30, 2025

Nittany Lion at Beaver Stadium

Penn State Athletics, Nittany Lion Club post record-breaking fundraising year

July 24, 2025

Andrea Spahn-McGraw

Andrea Spahn-McGraw joins Penn State fundraising in new role

July 21, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State breaks fundraising records, prepares for new campaign

July 17, 2025

couple poses next to penn state lion statue at night

Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST

July 14, 2025

Nicholas J. Maiale remembered as distinguished alumnus and Abington supporter

July 09, 2025

Food for thought: How a wooden spoon inspired a career and philanthropy

June 24, 2025

Josette and Albert Evans

Josette and Albert Evans establish scholarship to address workforce needs

June 23, 2025

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox

J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox honored as Penn State’s Philanthropists of the Year

June 16, 2025

Student holding pencil writing in a notebook

Dual enrollment students to benefit from PA Ohio Gives fundraiser

June 16, 2025

Feed the People Market Stand

Gift from Smeal graduate supports students via Lion's Pantry, Ross Student Farm

June 10, 2025

Four golfers stand together on the green with their clubs.

Penn State Great Valley golf outing raises $30,000 for student scholarships

June 05, 2025

Group of people standing in front of a Penn State Abington banner

Agreeing to disagree: Brandeis fellowship nurtures bold discussions at Abington

June 04, 2025

Leones carry on philanthropic legacy with new commitment from family foundation

May 29, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of Eugene Weissberger

Eugene Weissberger named to Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board

May 23, 2025

A photo of the Brandau family posing in sand in front of ocean grass. Jim and Micaela are shown with young sons Jack, Charlie and Max.

The Brandaus’ legacy of giving to Penn State Smeal

May 19, 2025

Seven-figure estate gift bolsters existing scholarship for Ag Sciences students

May 19, 2025

A man sitting at a table listening to someone on his right speak as others at the table look on.

Penn State alum gives back in support of design research and campus libraries

May 01, 2025

A man speaks at a podium from behind microphones

Program encourages healthy habits among Harrisburg faculty, staff

April 29, 2025

A photo of Smeal alumnus Timmy Garde

A legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism at Penn State Smeal

April 28, 2025

Chemical and Biomedical engineering building

$8.5 million estate pledge crowns legacy of chemical engineering alumnus

April 24, 2025

President Neeli Bendapudi

Mount Nittany Society celebrates 77 inductees

April 21, 2025

Meadow with sunlight

Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup to benefit Musser Gap Greenway’s grassland habitat

April 21, 2025

Photo of Michael Ruger

Political Science alumnus and board member’s enduring commitment to Penn State

April 16, 2025

Speakers from the scholarship luncheon at Penn State DuBois. From left to right, Alex Gasbarre, Cristina Delaney, Tharren Thompson, Noah Gibble and Jungwoo Ryoo.

Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and recipients at Penn State DuBois

April 11, 2025

A student wearing a blue t-shirt tries a VR headset. He stands and reaches his arms forward.

Sensory room at Penn State Beaver enhanced with addition of virtual reality headset

April 04, 2025

A bust of Oliver LaGrone

Artists’ legacies honored through sculpture donation

March 31, 2025

Five people standing on a basketball court

New Abington scholarship honors ex-coach who ‘changed lives through sport’

March 25, 2025

William and Wendy Corb stand near headstones at a historic site.

Korb family commits $565,000 to support engineering research at Behrend

March 25, 2025

Donors create endowment for access and equity in Agricultural Sciences

March 21, 2025

Steve and Nancy Sheetz

Steve and Nancy Sheetz make new commitment to Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2025

Gursahaneys pledge $3M to benefit research innovation and Penn State Athletics

March 18, 2025

Headshots of Rick Sokolov and Lou March Jr.

Two gifts support Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation

March 18, 2025

Bill and Kate Donato chat with Schreyer Honors College dean Patrick Mather

Donato family establishes academic excellence fund in Schreyer Honors College

March 17, 2025

Sally Bedrick stands with her arm around Zion Sykes as the two pose for a photograph.

Fostering Lions program strengthened by gift from dedicated alumni couple

March 11, 2025

A wide angle shot of the interior of the proposed Beaver Stadium changes

Werzyn family, West Shore Home make significant field naming gift for Beaver Stadium

March 10, 2025

Thomas W. Wylonis

Alumnus deepens philanthropic legacy at Penn State Schuylkill

March 04, 2025

Roses and other fragrant flowers in bloom in a garden.

Alumni couple’s love of Arboretum inspires naming of Rose and Fragrance Garden

February 27, 2025

People standing near a podium

Aramco furthers engineering innovation at Penn State

February 27, 2025

Anonymous donor creates scholarship for future language and literacy educators

February 13, 2025

A young blonde girl walks a tall, brown horse toward an open barn door into the sun

Equine therapy facility offers support with help from Penn State, United Way

February 07, 2025

David J. Lieb stands outside of Old Main on the University Park campus.

Lieb to depart role as senior associate vice president for development

February 06, 2025

Twenty-one people pose for a photo in a hospital hallway.

New award memorializes beloved wife and celebrates nursing excellence

January 31, 2025

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Schuylers designate $5M gift to Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project

January 23, 2025

Transformative gifts have made big impact on Penn State alumni community

January 14, 2025

Animated Nittany Lion holding up index finger to the sky

Penn Staters set new record on 10th GivingTuesday

January 14, 2025

Aerial shot of a newly constructed building.

Engineering receives $19M gift for facilities, research, scholarships and more

January 13, 2025

Gift from late philanthropist Skip Smith names Fountain Garden at Arboretum

January 13, 2025

Community members and guest speakers gather in an art gallery for a cultural event

Great Valley arts and culture fundraising campaign exceeds goal

January 10, 2025

The entrance to the sensory space at the Penn State DuBois library. The space opened during the fall 2024 semester, thanks in part to a donation by Brett and Danielle Spencer.

Donation helps create sensory space at Penn State DuBois Library

January 10, 2025

A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

Alumnus commits $50,000 for STEM scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill

January 03, 2025

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