His vision, connections, and famous last name made him a quietly influential figure in Washington, D.C., but Milton Eisenhower spent the best years of his career as a university president—including a transformational tenure at Penn State.

The loss of a leg helped motivate RJ Shirey to excel in life.

In 1969, Muhammad Ali was one of the most famous—and most polarizing—people on the planet. As a handful of  Penn State students discovered one memorable night that spring, the once and future heavyweight champ was also unguarded, accessible, and fascinating company on a road trip.

The just-completed fall semester brought unprecedented challenges for students, faculty, and staff across the university. We asked some of them to share their stories of life on (and off) campus in the time of remote learning, social distancing, and anxiety around the ongoing pandemic.

After Shannon Thaler’s sophomore year of high school, a representative from a New York City modeling agency contacted her after seeing one of her Instagram photos.

How a Rutgers alum came to be honored on the University Park campus.

The university offers a multifaceted plan to address diversity, inclusion, and equity issues across its campuses.

The Penn State law student views protest and policing through a unique lens.

A mix of old and new greets patrons at the renovated Doggie’s Pub.

The staff at Penn State Hershey managed to stay positive this spring through a time of unprecedented challenge and risk. Even with their masks on, the smiles are easy to see.

Penn State continues to address myriad concerns of students, faculty, and staff amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Senior Class Gift supports Penn State’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services at a time of unprecedented angst.

Market Pollock has kept stranded students fed during the long, quiet months of a mostly closed campus.

With campus closed, this Penn State student focused on her dual roles as firefighter and EMT.

Hundreds of Penn State’s international students spent the first few months of the pandemic in Pennsylvania, unable or unwilling to return home. It’s an experience they’re unlikely to forget.