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A closeup of the large American flag on the field at Beaver Stadium

Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21

October 19, 2026

Plants and flowers surrounding a large pond

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Black Alumni Reunion attendees sit on the steps of Old Main for a group photo. There are about 350 people in this photo.

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

October 19, 2026

Group photo of 17 people smiling and posing around a large table in a bright room decorated with plants and colorful hanging ornaments.

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

A group of five people posing in a room.

Lonsteins continue support for World Campus Smart Track to Success program

October 09, 2026

Brook J. Lenfest stands at a podium and speaks during a visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology

Lenfest Foundation gift to help Penn College students overcome financial barriers to higher education

October 07, 2026

A group accepting the check donation

College of Ag Sciences clubs get philanthropy boost from visiting ag company

October 05, 2026

Fifteen award recipients of the 2026 Alumni Fellow Award gather for a group photo.

Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 30, 2026

An image of the Penn State shield superimposed on a blurred background

Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

September 30, 2026

Members of the Mighty Mu Eta chapter gather during a celebration.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. chapter marks 50 years, honors Paul Robeson Cultural Center

September 29, 2026

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

American Cancer Society and Charles E. Kaufman Foundation honored

September 25, 2026

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Anonymous donor honors Four Diamonds, THON with permanent signage at Beaver Stadium

September 24, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Gregory Maugeri

Gregory Maugeri joins Penn State Smeal Real Estate Advisory Board

September 22, 2026

A photo of a smiling Joe Abraham pictured from chest up in a blue suit and multi-colored tie

Joe Abraham joins Penn State Smeal Real Estate Advisory Board

September 21, 2026

A man with light colored hair wearing a tuxedo and smiling while standing next to a petite woman in a tan dress smiling

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Alumni Fellows Ceremony September 23, 2026

Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Headshots of Alexander Brooks, Jaina Nortey, and Kristen Priest against a dark blue background.

Inaugural Conway Scholars enter final year at Nese College of Nursing

September 15, 2026

Craig and Heidi Ritter

Alumni couple establishes endowment at Penn State Harrisburg

September 14, 2026

New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI

September 10, 2026

Donald and Victoria Garwood pose with the Nittany Lion amid a festive fall display at Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Anton and Joän Egner Student Travel Fund endowed at Greater Allegheny

September 01, 2026

Becker family collage

Fathers inspire couple’s volunteerism and philanthropy at Penn State Beaver

August 28, 2026

Q&A: Liberal Arts roots ground Penn State alum's rise in AI governance

August 25, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

BAR Black Alumni Reunion, "Welcome Home: It's a Family Affair"

Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

August 17, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A screen capture from a video

IST intern uses AI to help streamline alumni and donor engagement

August 05, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

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

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A closeup of the large American flag on the field at Beaver Stadium

Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21

October 19, 2026

Plants and flowers surrounding a large pond

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Black Alumni Reunion attendees sit on the steps of Old Main for a group photo. There are about 350 people in this photo.

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

October 19, 2026

Group photo of 17 people smiling and posing around a large table in a bright room decorated with plants and colorful hanging ornaments.

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

A group of five people posing in a room.

Lonsteins continue support for World Campus Smart Track to Success program

October 09, 2026

Brook J. Lenfest stands at a podium and speaks during a visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology

Lenfest Foundation gift to help Penn College students overcome financial barriers to higher education

October 07, 2026

A group accepting the check donation

College of Ag Sciences clubs get philanthropy boost from visiting ag company

October 05, 2026

Fifteen award recipients of the 2026 Alumni Fellow Award gather for a group photo.

Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 30, 2026

An image of the Penn State shield superimposed on a blurred background

Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

September 30, 2026

Members of the Mighty Mu Eta chapter gather during a celebration.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. chapter marks 50 years, honors Paul Robeson Cultural Center

September 29, 2026

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

American Cancer Society and Charles E. Kaufman Foundation honored

September 25, 2026

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Anonymous donor honors Four Diamonds, THON with permanent signage at Beaver Stadium

September 24, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Gregory Maugeri

Gregory Maugeri joins Penn State Smeal Real Estate Advisory Board

September 22, 2026

A photo of a smiling Joe Abraham pictured from chest up in a blue suit and multi-colored tie

Joe Abraham joins Penn State Smeal Real Estate Advisory Board

September 21, 2026

A man with light colored hair wearing a tuxedo and smiling while standing next to a petite woman in a tan dress smiling

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Alumni Fellows Ceremony September 23, 2026

Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Headshots of Alexander Brooks, Jaina Nortey, and Kristen Priest against a dark blue background.

Inaugural Conway Scholars enter final year at Nese College of Nursing

September 15, 2026

Craig and Heidi Ritter

Alumni couple establishes endowment at Penn State Harrisburg

September 14, 2026

New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI

September 10, 2026

Donald and Victoria Garwood pose with the Nittany Lion amid a festive fall display at Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Anton and Joän Egner Student Travel Fund endowed at Greater Allegheny

September 01, 2026

Becker family collage

Fathers inspire couple’s volunteerism and philanthropy at Penn State Beaver

August 28, 2026

Q&A: Liberal Arts roots ground Penn State alum's rise in AI governance

August 25, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

BAR Black Alumni Reunion, "Welcome Home: It's a Family Affair"

Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

August 17, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A screen capture from a video

IST intern uses AI to help streamline alumni and donor engagement

August 05, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

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

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