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Nittany Lion women's volleyball team on the court, photo by Penn State Athletics
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Back on Top

Led by a courageous, history-making head coach and clutch play in the biggest moments, the Nittany Lions reclaimed their place atop the women’s volleyball world in 2024, clinching the program’s eighth national championship.
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cover of The Price She Pays by Erin Strout, courtesy
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Mindful Message

Erin Strout’s new book examines the trauma women face in sports. 
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1994 women's soccer team during their first season, seated under Jeffrey Field sign, by Penn State All-Sports Museum
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A New Era

The first Penn State varsity women’s soccer team laid the groundwork for what became the best program in the Big Ten.
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blue crest over blue laurels with Penn State Olympians 2024 in white
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Nittany Lions in Paris

More than two dozen Penn Staters competed with the best in the world at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer.
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photo of Olu Fashanu with football on the field by Cardoni
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Hefty Haul

Penn State had eight players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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side by side photos of women's volleyball team players Haleigh Washington and Micha Hancock by Mark Selders/Penn State Athletics
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Top of the World

Looking back three years to when a pair of Nittany Lions helped the United States earn its first Olympic gold medal in women’s indoor volleyball.
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cover of book Men in White, courtesy
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Seasons of Change

A new book retraces the football program’s journey from post-scandal challenges to championship. 
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illustration of a runner in mid-stride with motivational words and phrases around her by Joel Kimmel
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Chalk Talk: Nicole DeFerrari

Build mental toughness with four techniques from psychologist and athlete services coordinator for intercollegiate athletics Nicole DeFerrari.
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photo of Kaitlyn MacBean on soccer pitch with ball by Cardoni
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Q&A: Kaitlyn MacBean

The Nittany Lions’ leading returning women’s soccer scorer nearly chose a different sport.
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photo of Paul Johnson running through the gates below Old Main onto College Ave with other runners behind him by Nick Sloff '92 A&A
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Country Crossed

Paul Johnson raised money and awareness for veteran wellness in his run across the U.S.
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photo of three Penn State track and field stars by Penn State Athletics
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Track Stars

Penn State runners take top honors at Big Ten and NCAA championship meets.
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Barbara DeWitt Sunderlin head shot in blue circle
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Triple Threat

Barbara DeWitt Sunderlin ’69 H&HD, who graduated 55 years ago this spring, is believed to be the first three-sport women’s varsity athlete in school history.
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black and white photo of three head shots of Tait, Hindelang, and Bogetic by Penn State Athletics
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Leaders Lost

Remembering two Nittany Lion coaches and a basketball big man.
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