UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Proposals will be accepted from Penn State alumni Feb. 2–13 for spring 2026 LionLink Projects, which match students and recent graduates with experiential learning opportunities. Through this program, now in its fourth year, alumni gain support for their business, organization, or chapter while recent graduates and students acquire real-world experience.
“This is a great program that is mutually beneficial for students and employers,” said an alumna who sponsored two recent LionLink Projects. “The students who worked with us were eager to learn, followed through with their responsibilities, and did a nice job with their projects.”
Projects can be paid or unpaid. The maximum payment for a project is $600.
Project proposals are likely to be suitable for LionLink Projects if:
- The project can be completed in a virtual environment.
- It is suitable for including on a résumé.
- The project will give students or recent graduate an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to a prospective employer.
- It can be completed with 10 to 40 hours of work, in a span of 2 to 6 weeks.
- It meets Fair Labor Standards.
Suitable projects may include:
- Creating a social media campaign
- Analyzing data
- Supporting a fundraising event
- Conducting research
- Researching and writing grants
- Performing SEO analysis
- Drafting or forecasting budgets
- Conducting market analysis
- Creating or mapping data
- Designing a website
- Creating a logo
How to post a LionLink Project
- Step 1: Log into your LionLink account. If you don’t yet have an account, sign up at this link.
- Step 2: Navigate to the “Career” tab and select “Projects.”
- Step 3: Click “Post a Project” and follow the steps to submit your proposal.
LionLink Projects spring 2026 timeline
- Feb. 2–13 — Alumni submit project proposals
- Feb. 16–27 — Students and recent graduates apply for projects
- March 2–13 — Alumni interview and hire students/recent graduates for their projects
- March 16–April 24 — Students work on projects
For more information, visit alumni.psu.edu/lionlinkprojects or contact Alumni Career Services at 814-867-1398 or hjs30@psu.edu.