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.
With a gift for forecasting and a passion for education, Charles Hosler played a huge role in advancing the study of meteorology and making Penn State a global leader in the field.
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.
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.
Over the last 25 years, Penn State World Campus has given students—traditional and nontraditional alike—the opportunity to earn degrees on their terms.
