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

Everyday People: Dor Gidon Amran Mandolin maestro Dor Gidon Amran adds a master’s degree in orchestral conducting to his repertoire.

Dor Gidon Amran has performed around the world, including playing Tchaikovsky with an orchestra in Moldova, but credits Penn State, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in orchestral conducting, for giving him a stage. Read more about Amran: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

Nittany Lion Spotlight: Katelyn Roberts The senior forward has evolved as a player to thrive alongside elite teammates—and isn’t ready to give up the game just yet.

Senior forward Katelyn Roberts shares how she came to love hockey, why she values versatility and consistency as a player, how coaching kids has grounded her, and what her post-graduation plans include. Read our Q&A: pennstatermag.com/roberts #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #WomensHockey

Powerful Garnish Enriched microgreens can feed people in crises, says Francesco Di Gioia, associate professor of vegetable crop science.

Francesco Di Gioia, assoc. prof. of vegetable crop science, has been conducting research focused on increasing the nutritional value of microgreens for meeting short-term nutritional needs for people in crisis or conflict situations. Read more: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

The Lions’ New Den From our November/December 1995 issue: Dreams really do come true, they just take a lot longer than expected.

From our November/December 1995 issue: Revisit the seemingly cursed construction of the Bryce Jordan Center as it rose from a hole in the ground to become Pennsylvania’s third major entertainment market: pennstatermag.com/BJC #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #BJC #UniversityPark

photo of the former Oswald Tower at University Park with bright blue sky in the background

the green space where the former Oswald Tower once stood, photo by Nick Sloff '92 A&A.

Then & Now: Oswald Tower, named for former university president John W. Oswald, was constructed in 1973 and demolished last summer, and the area was converted into green space. . #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #UniversityPark

Chalk Talk: Zac Mizell Learn how to execute a lineout from the men's rugby coach.

A well-executed lineout—a throw-in from out-of-bounds—can be a major advantage in rugby. Penn State men’s rugby coach Zac Mizell offers some insight into how his players perform lineouts & what they’re looking to accomplish: pennstatermag.com/sports/chalk... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #rugby

Better Mental Health Care for Farmers A Penn State nursing professor is working to address the mental strain that leads many farmers to depression.

Jennifer Kowalkowski, an asst. prof. in the Nese College of Nursing, is developing a conceptual model to explain how farm owner-operators experience & respond to occupational stress, in hopes of improving farmers' situations. Read more: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

2,184 Fridays at the All-American Rathskeller The cover feature from the Penn Stater’s November/December 1975 issue relays the humble beginnings and early All-American enthusiasts of State College’s oldest saloon.

At the height of WW II...a correspondent asked a G.I., “Where would you rather be right now, soldier?” And radio listeners heard the young man reply, “I’d rather be in State College, Pennsylvania...at the Rathskeller.” From our Nov/Dec '75 issue: pennstatermag.com/Rathskeller #WeAre #PennStaterMag

Two for the Show Hockey alums Brianna Brooks and Lyndie Lobdell are ready to make their mark in the PWHL.

Read about two of the players most responsible for the recent success of the Penn State women's hockey team & how they made history this summer by being the first two Nittany Lions drafted by the Professional Women’s Hockey League: pennstatermag.com/sports/two-s... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

illustration of two men playing water polo by Joel Kimmel

Penn State's men’s club water polo team has been competitive on the national stage, winning 12 Mid-Atlantic Division regional championships since 1998 & finishing in the top 10 in 8 of the last 9 national championships. Read more: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

photo of HUB aquarium by Nick Sloff '92 A&A

Engineering prof Sanjay Joshi already had a 180-gallon fish tank in his basement at home as a hobby when Josh Nagel ’97 Sci approached him back in the early 1990s about adding an aquarium to the HUB as part of a class project. Read more: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

In Their Words: Deon Butler The former Nittany Lion receiver looks back on the stadium-shaking 2005 defeat of Ohio State.

"I remember the atmosphere just being pins and needles, like, this is going to be a showdown..." From lead-up to celebration, former Nittany Lion receiver Deon Butler ’08 Lib looks back on the 2005 Ohio State game: pennstatermag.com/sports/their... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #NittanyLions

Then & Now: In the first photo, Paul Heppner ’82 EMS delivers a weather report in the campus weather service studio in the early 1980s, while Fred Gadomski ’83 EMS works the camera. In the second, Gavin Sandel ’25 EMS delivers a full-color forecast in March 2025. #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

Current students share favorite tailgating memories. Alums, what are yours? #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #NittanyLions #PSUHomecoming

Video by Penn Stater intern Sarah Grosch.

Meet magazine intern Sarah Grosch! If you can catch up with her, that is. Sarah is one busy senior, but manages to find time to create video content for the Penn Stater's social channels. We're glad to have her. #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

Wherever in the world you made an unexpected Penn State connection, we want to hear about it! Send us your small-world stories of meeting fellow Nittany Lions far from Happy Valley at pennstater@psu.edu no later than 10/31, and in fewer than 250 words, for an upcoming issue. #WeAre #PennStaterMag

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

Early Depression Detection Studying how children of depressed parents process rewards can aid intervention, says psychology professor Katie Burkhouse.

Psych professor Katie Burkhouse & colleagues are studying how children with depressed parents are processing positive information, such as rewards, in the hopes of enhancing early detection & intervention processes for at-risk youth. Read more: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

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.

Read about Penn State's Rehabilitation and Human Services, the first accredited undergraduate degree that the university is offering incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, housed in the College of Education’s Restorative Justice Initiative: pennstatermag.com/moore #WeAre #PennStaterMag

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

Curious and Courageous Until the End An ode to a mentor who made the most of life’s adventure.

Gigi Marino ’88, ’93 MFA Lib reflects on the impact of her lifelong friendship with a visiting writer turned mentor who, despite a terminal diagnosis, continued to impart wisdom & inspire courage to push the limits of human experience: pennstatermag.com/my-thoughts-... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

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

Chalk Talk: Olivia Dorner and Maiko Uchijima How to ace doubles tennis, according to one of Penn State's best doubles tandems.

Penn State juniors Olivia Dorner and Maiko Uchijima have formed one of the Big Ten’s best doubles tandems over the past year. If you’re giving doubles tennis a try, check out their advice on how to make it a long day for your opponents: pennstatermag.com/sports/chalk... #WeAre #PennStaterMag

Nittany Lion Spotlight: Mady Volpe The senior softball pitcher talks about the mental game, mentoring aspiring players, and why she thrives on pressure.

Mady Volpe started playing softball when she was 8. She transferred to Penn State in her sophomore year to become part of its championship culture, & now, she has aspirations to become a pitching coach. Read more about her: pennstatermag.com/volpe #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #softball

Q&A: Margarita López-Uribe Margarita López-Uribe tags honeybees with QR codes to study their foraging behavior.

Last year, entomology professor Margarita López-Uribe & her team tagged 32,000 honeybees with QR codes in hopes of generating scientific evidence that can support changes in regulation for organic beekeeping. Read more: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

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

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.…

We asked alums to recount some of their fave moments in the iconic Rec Hall, site of nearly 100 years worth of memories. Read their tales of unforgettable concerts, sporting events with wild finishes, picking classes, graduating, & more: pennstatermag.com/rechall #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

One to Remember A memorable run in the expanded College Football Playoff field highlighted an inspired 2024 campaign.

Before Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are drafted tonight and Penn State turns the page to the 2025 season with Saturday’s Blue-White Game, check out our recap of the Nittany Lions’ historic 2024 campaign: pennstatermag.com/sports/one-r... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #NittanyLions

Happy Earth Day!

There will be Earth Day/Earth Week celebrations today, April 22, at various campus locations, including Earth Day on the Student Farm, EcoAction Earthfest on the HUB lawn, & featured programming around the moon tree at the Arboretum. #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #EarthDay2025