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.

Happy Valley United is an independent corporation forged by the merger of previous NIL collectives Success With Honor and Lions Legacy Club.

Small details, big goals: A year into his tenure as athletic director, Pat Kraft is focused on the little things that can help Penn State teams meet his massive expectations.

Ross and Carol Nese’s support helps ensure a bright future for nursing education.