Alumni

photo of assorted clippings and artificats of the Alumni Association by Cardoni
Alumni

150 Years: Still Raising the Song

In the summer of 1869, Agricultural College of Pennsylvania President Thomas Burrowes invited alumni back to campus. Friends from the Class of 1866 enjoyed that reunion so much, they met again the following year to make official their lasting allegiance to one another and to the institution they loved. One hundred and fifty years later, the organization they founded has evolved to be the largest of its kind in the world, connecting alumni, supporting students, and helping lift the university to new heights.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
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
Tucker Haas wearing a yellow THON shirt and standing outside the Bryce Jordan Center by Cardoni
Alumni

Tucker Haas Has a Story

Surviving cancer gave him an enduring connection to Four Diamonds and made him a Penn Stater for life. Now, the former THON kid is ready to give back.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com
photo of Taylor Swift on stage with band during show produced by Rock Lititz, photo by
Alumni

They Will Rock You

From Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to the Super Bowl and beyond, the creative visionaries at Rock Lititz bring the world’s most iconic events to life. And from the beginning, Penn Staters have had some of the biggest parts to play.
Ryan Jones '95 Com
illustration of a silhouette of a man standing in front of a brick wall with multiple shadows of arms holding guns, by James Steinberg
Alumni

Cutting Through the Crossfire

In his first book, journalist Josiah Bates calls on personal experience and extensive firsthand reporting in an effort to change the way we talk about community gun violence.
Natalie Weiner
Danielle Sepsy in her kitchen holding up a plate of her famous scones, courtesy
Alumni

Baking the World by Storm

Big-name clients and reality TV gigs confirm what her family knew when she was still in middle school: Chef Danielle Sepsy is a star in the kitchen.
Parizaad Khan Sethi
Aria Mia Loberti sitting holding a yellow book and draped in a blue jacket, photo by Gregg Segal
Alumni

Shining Like a Star

Even as she pursued an academic career, Penn State Ph.D. candidate Aria Mia Loberti never let go of her childhood dream of being an actor. Now, as the breakout star of the Netflix series All the Light We Cannot See, Loberti is focused on making the most of her new career path—and of her platform as an advocate for people with disabilities.
Savita Iyer