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.

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.

As generations of Penn State alumni can attest, Helen Manfull was never happier than when she was introducing students to the magic of live theater.

At the Penn State Libraries’ Preservation, Conservation & Digitization Centre, experts lovingly care for old and rare books, photos, maps, and other items, ensuring they’ll be available to future generations.