Alumni

side by side of brass lion door knocker and exterior entrance of Nittany Lion Inn, photos by Nick Sloff '92 A&A
Alumni

Open for Business

More than three years after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and 18 months after it was purchased from Penn State by alumni-owned Scholar Hotels—the iconic Nittany Lion Inn is reopening this fall with a renovation that upholds the tradition of the historic University Park hotel while adding modern touches and amenities throughout. (And don’t worry: You’ll still find fresh apples available in the lobby.) Here's a sneak peek inside.
Jeff Rice '03 Com
head shot of Zena Cardman wearing a NASA t-shirt by Stephen Boyle
Alumni
From the Archives

Space Cadet

From our Sept/Oct '17 issue: As a member of NASA's new astronaut class, Zena Cardman knows the sky is no limit at all.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
illustration of men and women dancing beside a jukebox by Jonathan Carlson
Alumni

First Impressions

From impactful classes and time-honored traditions to dorm-room hijinks and lasting friendships, our readers agree that freshman-year memories stand the test of time.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
photo of Ala Sanford courtesy
Alumni

The Power to Create Change

With vision, determination, and help from family and some high-profile friends, Philadelphia physician Ala Stanford is taking an innovative approach to bridging the health care gap in her hometown.
Savita Iyer
photo of Earth from space with lots of location pins via Getty Images
Alumni

Meeting Them Where They Are

Over the last 25 years, Penn State World Campus has given students—traditional and nontraditional alike—the opportunity to earn degrees on their terms.
Jeff Rice '03 Com
photo of students and Nittany Lion posing in front of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing sign
Alumni

Impactful Giving

Ross and Carol Nese’s support helps ensure a bright future for nursing education.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
illustration of nurses holding lanterns walking out of the woods and into a wide open blue space lined with trees by James Steinberg
Alumni

How Nurses Navigated the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new appreciation to the profession, even as it created unprecedented challenges. For Penn State Nursing alumni, students, and faculty, adapting to those challenges meant learning new ways of taking care of patients—and of themselves.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
illustration of Governor Josh Green with blue Hawaiian lei around his neck by Nigel Buchanan
Alumni

Leading with Aloha

Josh Green first ran for office 20 years ago to draw attention to the health care needs of the rural Hawaiians who visited his medical clinic. Last year, the same commitment that drove Green to become a doctor helped him win election as governor of Hawaii.
Mary Vorsino