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May / June 2021

What a Trip! Readers share memories of unforgettable college road trips, reimagining Greek cuisine and a research focus on protecting kids.

Features

Master Chef

Born in the U.S., raised in Greece, and educated as an engineer at Penn State, Yiannis Lucacos followed an unlikely path to culinary fame. For his fans, neither a lingering recession nor a pandemic can stop them from celebrating his delicious updates on classic Greek cuisine.
Savita Iyer

Favorite Road Trips

From day trips to cross-country treks, readers recall the joy, surprises, risks, and rewards of the college road trips they'll never forget.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

The Change Makers

Established in response to the darkest chapter in university history, Penn State’s Child Maltreatment Solutions Network has become a national leader in research designed to influence public policy that better protects vulnerable children from abuse.
Savita Iyer

Campus Life

Sports

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

Mountain Lion

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

Alumni

Galaktoboureko

This traditional Greek dessert of custard-filled, crispy phyllo dough bathed in a sweet, citrus syrup is the perfect ending to any meal.

Favorite Road Trips: Bonus Letters

From day trips to cross-country treks, readers recall the joy, surprises, risks, and rewards of the college road trips they'll never forget.
B.J. Reyes ’95 Com

Faculty Expertise

From the Editor

My Thoughts Exactly

Association News

A New Path

The alumni association’s student engagement organizations made the best of obstacles presented by COVID-19.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

New Members