Sports

Unite and Conquer

From our July/August 2017 issue: It took two years to convince the skeptics—and those were just the guys on his roster. For fans, media, and even some Nittany Lion lettermen, it took last season’s inspiring Big Ten title run to convince them that James Franklin was the right man to lead Penn State football. His secret? Preaching family, recruiting serious talent, and maybe even learning a thing or two along the way.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Mountain Lion

Penn State Berks student Kaiya Kizuka has her eyes on a 2026 Olympic run.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Four for Four

A perfect night for a quartet of finalists gave Penn State four titles at the NCAA wrestling championships.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

Glory Days

The Penn State women's soccer team had a season to remember in 2015.

Diplomatic Director

Lauren Packer Webster trades in press credentials for role as athletic director at Franklin & Marshall.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

The Long Run

COVID-19 slows, but doesn’t stop, ultrarunner Lauren Wilke.
Erin Strout ’97 Com

Game Plan

Altering course, the Big Ten announced a fan-free, closely monitored return to fall football.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

The Right Angle

Grae Buck ’12 Agr never thought he’d be able to make a career out of fishing. He was wrong.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

First of Many

The current Penn State wrestling dynasty officially began in 2011, when coach Cael Sanderson clinched the first of his eight NCAA team titles.

Traveling Call

The 4,000-mile trip to Happy Valley hasn’t kept freshman Tova Sabel from feeling right at home.
Michael Weinreb '94 Com

Running with Purpose

Lending a voice on social justice issues helps drive track standout Brooke-Lynn Williams.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Goals Aplenty

The commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League says she developed confidence at Penn State.
Mark Wogenrich '90 Com

Cautious Optimism

In the face of an evolving pandemic, Penn State prepared for conference-only play and limited attendance.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

More Than the Games

History professor Amira Rose Davis provides context on how sports fits into the fight for justice and equality.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com