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Stylish Studies

The College of Art & Architecture’s Fashion Archive, a treasure trove of garments dating back to 1850, serves as a learning space for the study of clothing history and design.

Savita Iyer

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Faculty Expertise

Nittany Lion Spotlight: Ava Piedrahita

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Association News

Here to Serve

A large and dedicated membership helps the Hotel & Restaurant Society thrive.

Robyn Rydzy '95 Com

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Faculty Expertise

Q&A: Siddharth Bhatt

Siddharth Bhatt researches the marketability of upcycled food.

Savita Iyer

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Campus Life

Common Wealth: Abington

The Abington campus was established in 1950.

Jeff Rice '03 Com

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Sports

Ready for the Next Step

Sports agent Dave Maryles helps set up pro athletes for success during and after their careers.

Jeff Rice '03 Com

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Alumni

Beyond the Classics

Kat Leverenz’s classical training prepared her well for a career as a Nashville- based singer/songwriter and voice teacher.

Savita Iyer

In Memoriam

Celebrating the lives and legacies of Penn State alumni.

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Tamara Abromitis

1984

Active in the Phoenix Chapter of the Alumni Association for more than 16 years, Tamara Abromitis '07 Com was a passionate volunteer for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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Theron "Terry" A. Schnure

1963

Theron “Terry” A. Schnure ’63 Eng, a U.S. Navy air intelligence officer and president of the Connecticut Valley Chapter of the Alumni Association, enjoyed a 49-year career as a Connecticut state criminal justice planner, where he was committed to getting local and state law enforcement to work together.

Class Notes

Weddings, births, new jobs, career milestones, and much more—keep up with the big moments in your classmates’ lives here.

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Julia Mahfouz

2017

Julia Mahfouz—an associate professor at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado–Denver—is a thought leader promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) protocols in

Suzy Cheely

1981

As vice president of design and engineering for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and neighboring Water Country USA, Suzy Cheely ’81 Eng has supervised the construction of nearly half of the theme park's