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Four golfers stand on a course with their golf clubs.

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

June 05, 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 photo of a student from behind looking at a computer monitor in the Rodgers Family Trading Room in the Business Building

Barron’s Investing in Education program available to Smeal students and faculty

May 15, 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 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

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

Five people standing on a basketball court

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

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

Aerial shot of a newly constructed building.

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

January 13, 2025

A graphic depicting several people using computers

Penn State announces launch of World Campus Chaiken Center for Student Success

January 13, 2025

Gift from late philanthropist Skip Smith names Fountain Garden at Arboretum

January 13, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

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

January 03, 2025

Penn State Cocoziello Institute celebrates trustee’s philanthropic gift

December 19, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $1 million gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

November 25, 2024

Linda Boehme Reilly

Alumna makes $200,000 gift to provide graduate assistantship support

November 25, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Renaissance Fund honors Williams and Magnuson, raises more than $380,000

November 25, 2024

Dean Danielle M. Conway is pictured with Jane and Joseph Cottonaro

Cottonaros commit $1 million to Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Health

November 20, 2024

smiling person with short hair and brown jacket

IST alumnus creates scholarship to support the next generation of innovators

November 18, 2024

Sue and Mort Fuller

Fuller family offers $23.3 million gift, stewardship of historic property

November 18, 2024

Jim Jimirro, President Bendapudi, and Ajchara Jimirro

$2 million gift from James Jimirro to launch groundbreaking dialogue series

November 12, 2024

Tanya Seyfert with family and friends

Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military

November 11, 2024

Gift creates emergency assistance fund for World Campus military students

November 08, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

October 28, 2024

Charlotte W. Newcombe

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation named 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi and Wendy Pryce Lewis

Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

A portrait of Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford, college friend Dave Meehl and Tim Kurzweg, the James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering.

$5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering

October 18, 2024

Luke Combs concert sparks generosity and industry insight

October 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble College announces 2024-25 grants to programs across University

October 15, 2024

David and Joanne Kleppinger

David and Joanne Kleppinger endow internship program with $280,000 gift

October 15, 2024

Man seated in a chair with a dark coat, white shirt and tie

Gift from alumnus supports Dean's Excellence Fund in Bellisario College

October 14, 2024

Marcellus Taylor(left) and Gibran Jones (right)

Friends, Penn State Harrisburg alumni create Legacy Scholarship

October 11, 2024

Cassandra Matos

Liberal Arts alumna makes impactful gifts to World in Conversation

October 07, 2024

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 07, 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

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Four golfers stand on a course with their golf clubs.

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

June 05, 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 photo of a student from behind looking at a computer monitor in the Rodgers Family Trading Room in the Business Building

Barron’s Investing in Education program available to Smeal students and faculty

May 15, 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 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

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

Five people standing on a basketball court

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

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

Aerial shot of a newly constructed building.

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

January 13, 2025

A graphic depicting several people using computers

Penn State announces launch of World Campus Chaiken Center for Student Success

January 13, 2025

Gift from late philanthropist Skip Smith names Fountain Garden at Arboretum

January 13, 2025

Joseph and Cheryl Gera

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

January 03, 2025

Penn State Cocoziello Institute celebrates trustee’s philanthropic gift

December 19, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces $1 million gift for Beaver Stadium Revitalization

November 25, 2024

Linda Boehme Reilly

Alumna makes $200,000 gift to provide graduate assistantship support

November 25, 2024

Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson

Renaissance Fund honors Williams and Magnuson, raises more than $380,000

November 25, 2024

Dean Danielle M. Conway is pictured with Jane and Joseph Cottonaro

Cottonaros commit $1 million to Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Health

November 20, 2024

smiling person with short hair and brown jacket

IST alumnus creates scholarship to support the next generation of innovators

November 18, 2024

Sue and Mort Fuller

Fuller family offers $23.3 million gift, stewardship of historic property

November 18, 2024

Jim Jimirro, President Bendapudi, and Ajchara Jimirro

$2 million gift from James Jimirro to launch groundbreaking dialogue series

November 12, 2024

Tanya Seyfert with family and friends

Estate gift to benefit students connected to University Libraries and military

November 11, 2024

Gift creates emergency assistance fund for World Campus military students

November 08, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

October 28, 2024

Charlotte W. Newcombe

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation named 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi and Wendy Pryce Lewis

Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year

October 28, 2024

A portrait of Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford, college friend Dave Meehl and Tim Kurzweg, the James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering.

$5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering

October 18, 2024

Luke Combs concert sparks generosity and industry insight

October 16, 2024

Barnes and Noble College announces 2024-25 grants to programs across University

October 15, 2024

David and Joanne Kleppinger

David and Joanne Kleppinger endow internship program with $280,000 gift

October 15, 2024

Man seated in a chair with a dark coat, white shirt and tie

Gift from alumnus supports Dean's Excellence Fund in Bellisario College

October 14, 2024

Marcellus Taylor(left) and Gibran Jones (right)

Friends, Penn State Harrisburg alumni create Legacy Scholarship

October 11, 2024

Cassandra Matos

Liberal Arts alumna makes impactful gifts to World in Conversation

October 07, 2024

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 07, 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

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