Campus Life

black and white photo of Charles Hosler in front of a satellite over an illustration of blue sky with sun and a rain cloud
Campus Life

Atmospheric Traditions

Eight decades after issuing its first undergraduate degrees, Penn State’s meteorology program might just be the global leader in turning weather-obsessed young people into world-class forecasters.
Wayne Coffey
conceptual illustration of early Black organizers by Stuart Bradford
Campus Life

Happy Birthday, Frederick Douglass

On February 14, the day the once-enslaved reformer, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass chose to mark his birthday, thousands of people from across the globe will livestream Douglass Day, a global transcribe-a-thon hosted by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk, to honor Douglass’s legacy and celebrate Black History.
Savita Iyer
infographic of Board of Trustees positions up for reelection in spring 2023 by Peter Hoey
Campus Life

Across the Board

On the eve of the annual alumni trustee election, here's a closer look at the makeup and responsibilities of Penn State's governing body.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Sports

first PSU wrestling championship team black and white photo by Penn State Archives
Sports

First of Many

Penn State wrestling's first national title came 70 years ago this March.
Jeff Rice '03 Com
Tanisha Wright holding a basketball by Rob Foldy Getty Images
Sports

Raising the Standard

Former Lady Lion Tanisha Wright is leading a steady rebuilding project with the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream.
Jeff Rice '03 Com
Nittany Lions number 34 Franco Harris running with the ball
Sports

Fan of the People

Franco Harris made one of the most famous plays in NFL history but was better known for how he connected with Penn Staters, Pittsburghers, and everyone else.
Jeff Rice '03 Com

Alumni

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Alumni

Flawed Heroes and Rough Justice

Three decades into a career as a bestselling author of mysteries and legal thrillers, Paul Levine talks about writing his hero into retirement, his evolving inspirations, and the many threads that still connect him to Penn State.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com
illustration of intricately intertwined highways around Old Main at University Park with a station wagon bearing a blue Penn State banner driving away from campus, by Aaron Meshon
Alumni

Change for the Better

The road to success has its share of unexpected detours, but as your stories of switching careers and majors make clear, Penn Staters find ways to adapt.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
photo of AccuwWeather building on a sunny day by Vern Horst/AccuWeather
Alumni

Winning at Weather

Innovation, competition, and a passion for forecasting are at the heart of Joel Myers’ six decades of success with AccuWeather.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
Deanna Figurito courtesy
Alumni

On-the-Job Training

LionLink Projects pairs students with alumni to provide real-world experience and connections.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com

Faculty Expertise

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Faculty Expertise

Back in the Saddle

A serious accident didn’t stop communication arts and sciences professor Denise Solomon from resuming her childhood dream of horseback riding.
Savita Iyer
red green and yellow illustration of urban landscape on black background by Richard Mia
Faculty Expertise

Urban Updates

Cities need detailed models to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change, says atmospheric science professor Ken Davis.
Savita Iyer

From the Archives

Paul Berg with sketch illustrating his Nobel Prize-winning DNA research, photo by Volker Steger/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
From the Archives

Method Over Madness

From our March/April 2020 issue: Renowned biochemist Paul Berg won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research on recombinant DNA, but his true legacy might be as a voice of caution in an era of dizzying—and sometimes terrifying—scientific progress.
Michael Weinreb ’94 Com
illustration of two people on a tree swing together with initials carved into the tree, by Aaron Meshon
From the Archives

Love at Penn State

From our Jan/Feb '18 issue: We asked you about love—how, when, and where you fell in love on campus. We wanted to know what sparked your love, how it grew, and whether it endured. You responded with tales that were tender, funny, sweet, happy, and sad. Here’s a sampling of the stories we received.
Savita Iyer
PSU women's rugby players in uniform
Sports
From the Archives

Overwhelming Force

From our May/June 2015 issue: The most dominant program in college athletics offers no scholarships and competes in a sport most Americans don’t really understand. None of which bothers the women of the nine-time national champion Penn State rugby team. They’re too busy bulldozing all comers, and having a blast along the way.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
food tray in Pollock
Campus Life
From the Archives

A Moveable Feast

From our November/December 2015 issue: In a month-long culinary excursion across University Park, the author discovered fresh vegetables, internationally trained chefs, staggering variety, and some really good food. From the dining halls to the HUB and dozens of spots in between, this is not your parents’ college grub.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

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