Campus Life

Ten Lost Traditions

From our January/February 2005 issue: The pushball scraps and he-she dances of the early 1900s to the Gentle Thursdays and Phi Psi 500s of 25 years ago, Penn State’s past is rich with traditions that now survive only in memory, newspaper clippings, and old photographs. Here, we recall 10 of those traditions.
Dan Morrell and David Pulizzi

The Road to 107K

How Penn State’s home field has evolved from a humble patch of grass to one of the largest stadiums on Earth.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Home Field Advantage

A transformational gift from alum and lifelong Penn State fan B.J. Werzyn helps kick off a new era at Beaver Stadium.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

The Suite Life

After starring on the field for the Lions, former national champion Bobby White works to give fans a premium experience on game days and the rest of the year.
Jeff Rice '03 Com

Big Gig

Four decades after his undergraduate days as a football student manager, Dwayne Rush is back at work in Beaver Stadium—this time, overseeing the colossal renovation that is transforming the famous structure for the future.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

A Second Chance for College

Penn State’s newly accredited undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services offers qualified individuals who are or have been incarcerated the opportunity to access higher education.
Savita Iyer

On the Hook

The Jesse Arnelle Initiative was established to introduce fly-fishing to underrepresented students.
Nick Parish

Changes Ahead

Penn State’s commonwealth campus system will be reshaped with the closure of seven campuses in 2027.
Penn State News

Rec Collection

From music superstars to national championships, commencement, THON, and chaotic class registration, Recreation Building has been the site of countless memories made over its nearly 100-year history. Here, readers recount some of their favorite moments in Rec Hall.
Robyn Rydzy '95 Com