Campus Life

Ready to Lead

Alyssa Wilcox takes charge of the university’s development and alumni relations efforts.
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Sports

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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Alumni

A Generous Gift

Engineering receives a $19 million gift for facilities, research, scholarships, and more.
Penn State News

Faculty Expertise

Toward Clarity & Understanding

Elizabeth Brady has spent the 12 years since the sudden death of her young son, Mack, thinking and writing about grief. In a new collection of essays, the Penn State professor shares what she’s learned about pain, perspective, and acceptance.
Elizabeth Brady

From the Archives

The Best Play for Last

In the fall of 1995, Bruce Parkhill stunned the college basketball world by resigning as Penn State’s head coach. Four years later, the Penn Stater caught up with the charismatic coach in the November/December 1999 issue to hear more about why he made that decision—and whether it was the right one.
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Web Exclusive

The Name is the Game

Penn State Brand Academy director and former Nittany Lion Omar X. Easy is looking to help athletes leverage NIL for long-term success.
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Rocking to Her Own Beat

Allison Hagendorf considered a medical career after college, but her love of music won out. More than two decades later, she’s got one of the coolest gigs in the industry.
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