Small Miracles A harrowing start to life, and a happy ending.

One alum recounts the harrowing story of delivering twins at 31 weeks, their NICU experience, and her gratitude for the medical team at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: pennstatermag.com/my-thoughts-... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #PennStateAlums

Engineering the Future The addition of two new, state-of-the-art facilities has remade University Park’s West Campus, creating a new hub for College of Engineering students and a thriving home for education, collaboration,…

Two new, state-of-the-art facilities have remade University Park’s West Campus, & dozens of PSU Engineering alumni had prominent roles in the process. Check out a gallery of photos of the new eCoRE & EDI buildings by Nick Sloff ’92 A&A: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennStateAlums

It's White Out Game day! What better time to reflect on your best tailgating memories? While you wait for kickoff, check out some alum memories from our Sept/Oct '25 issue and share yours. #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #PennStateAlums #NittanyLions #PennStateWhiteOut

Generational Player As baseball media goes, Tom Verducci might just be the best in the game. We asked the longtime Sports Illustrated writer and TV broadcaster about the state of the game and his path from coach’s son…

Few baseball writers know the game as well as Tom Verducci '82 Com. Read our Q&A with the 2024 Distinguished Alum on his path from coach's son and Penn State walk-on to arguably the most respected voice in baseball: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStateAlums #PennStater

We Are! Weekend Kick off summer with fellow alumni at the annual blue-and-white celebration hosted by the Alumni Association.

It's We Are Weekend, when hundreds of Penn Staters from all different eras descend on University Park for the annual alumni reunion. Read more: pennstatermag.com/association-... #WeAre #PennStater #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag

Summer sessions begin this week, and our interns headed out to ask current students what their favorites have been during their time at University Park. Video by Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch.

Alums, tell us about your summer session experiences. #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater

Black and white photo of the first 11 Penn State graduates from 1861, by Penn State Archives.

Photo of graduates in regalia taking a selfie from 2024 Penn State commencement by Patrick Mansell.

Then: The first 11 Penn State diplomas were awarded in the spring of 1861, when the university was known as the Farmers’ High School. Now: In 2024, more than 22,000 new graduates received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies.

Congrats to all the brand new #PennStateAlums! #WeAre

50 Years of THON From humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom to the multimillion-dollar phenomenon it has become, THON alums take us through the evolution of the world’s largest student-run philanthropy.

It's THON weekend! Revisit our comprehensive history of the world's largest student-run philanthropy: https://buff.ly/3k05MVr #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater #ForTheKids #THON2025

FAQ A quiz-show champ shares what he learned.

Which alum won one game of Jeopardy!, earning $10,200, and played in the Champions Wildcard postseason tournament? Answer: James Tyler ’04 Lib, and he shared with us what else he won besides cash: https://buff.ly/41mJEY7 #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater

Love at Penn State From our Jan/Feb '18 issue: We asked you about love—how, when, and where you fell in love on campus. We wanted to know what sparked your love, how it grew, and whether it endured. You responded with…

The best love stories are Penn State love stories. In honor of Valentine's Day, revisit these tales of alums finding love on campus, from our Jan/Feb '18 issue, and share yours below: https://buff.ly/3UASCOA #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater #ValentinesDay

Beyond the Classics Kat Leverenz’s classical training prepared her well for a career as a Nashville- based singer/songwriter and voice teacher.

Their album Cut the Wires made it to Spotify’s indie & bluegrass playlist within weeks of its March 2024 release, but Kat Leverenz ’20 A&A & Zach Dennis got their start performing both covers & their own material at local venues such as Cafe 210 West & Zeno’s: https://buff.ly/4h6QRBd #PennStateAlums

A Diva for the Modern Stage Lisa Rogali arrived at Penn State as a first-generation college student with a powerful voice and no prior exposure to opera. Today, talent, dedication, and a deep emotional well from which to draw…

Opera is an art form that struggles to attract younger audiences, but it’s found a promising ambassador in Penn State School of Music alum Lisa Rogali, whose inimitable mezzo-soprano voice and natural stage presence are drawing in audiences of all ages: https://buff.ly/4gXqGN1 #WeAre #PennStateAlums

The Jan/Feb ’25 issue of the Penn Stater magazine is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Read an alum profile of one of opera’s most promising young performers, take a peek into the College of Arts & Architecture’s Fashion Archive, and more: pennstatermag.com. #WeAre #PennStateAlums

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A late-night post about late-night spots: What was your favorite one during your time at Penn State? Leave us a comment or send your submissions of 1-2 sentences to HeyPennStater@psu.edu (include grad year, campus, major, & current city). #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater