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

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"The Envy of the World" Andrew Read, Penn State’s vice president for research, makes the case for federal support of the essential research done at universities such as Penn State.

Andrew Read calls the uniquely American system of federal funding for essential university research "the envy of the world" — and he knows what's at risk when that funding is cut. Our conversation in the Nov/Dec issue of @pennstatermag.com is up now.

"The Envy of the World" Andrew Read, Penn State’s vice president for research, makes the case for federal support of the essential research done at universities such as Penn State.

Had the chance recently to sit down with Andrew Read, Penn State's research VP, to discuss the necessity of federal funding for the kind of groundbreaking — and often life-saving — research done at Penn State and other top universities.

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…

Read up on the journey of Dwayne Rush '87 Eng, from football student manager in the mid-1980s to project manager overseeing what will ultimately be the largest-ever construction project at University Park: the nearly $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium. pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre

The September / October ’25 issue of the Penn Stater magazine is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at the Beaver Stadium renovations, a profile of actor/director Jonathan Frakes, & a post-conviction law story with a life-altering outcome: pennstatermag.com #WeAre

Barbara Jean and Me A student and a show calf share a learning curve.

As a senior, Cade Miller ’24 Com was part of a team tasked with creating a podcast about agriculture in the state, which led to his—& Barbara Jean’s!—participation in the 98th annual Dairy Exposition. Read about their first-place win in the amateur division: pennstatermag.com/my-thoughts-... #WeAre

Flow State Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program, like the sport itself, is evolving to adapt to new philosophies and new audiences. In George Daniel, the program has a leader born to the role.

Since George Daniel took the reins of Penn State’s storied fly-fishing program in 2019, he has continued to expand its reach & focus. He’s got massive wading boots to fill, of the legendary anglers who have led the program, including its namesake. Read more: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre

Item of Note: July / August 2025 WEHR Dance Marathon t-shirt.

When Russ Rossman '77 Bus found this shirt in a dresser drawer 10 years ago, memories of the WEHR Dance Marathon came flooding back. "Back in 1973 & ’74," he said, "Dance Marathon was held in the HUB Ballroom, & WEHR, the campus radio station...provided the music." pennstatermag.com/alumni/item-...

Our July/Aug '25 issue is online now (and in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at 125 yrs of the Blue Band; a Q&A with Tom Verducci, arguably the most respected voice in baseball; and a profile of George Daniel, who is leading Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program. pennstatermag.com.

Everyday People: Margalo Guo Muralist Margalo Guo is leaving her mark.

Margalo Guo completed her first public mural at the age of 16. If you live in the State College area, you've probably seen her work brightening up spaces like 3 Dots Downtown, Schlow Library, & Boal City Brewing Company. Read more about what inspires her: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre

Beyond excited my profile of the inimitable George Daniel is appearing as the cover story in this month's Penn Stater! #fishing #flyfishing

Lots of really good stuff in our new issue, including a terrific cover story by @nickparish.bsky.social. Baseball, fishing, and the Blue Band — what better mix to get you through the summer heat and thinking ahead to fall?

The Power of Polaroid Photography professor Lonnie Graham has spent 30 years traveling the globe with his instant camera, taking portraits of diverse people for his pet project, “A Conversation With the World.” The result…

When photography prof Lonnie Graham was 8 years old, his uncle gave him a Polaroid Land Camera & a set of World Book Encyclopedias. Both set him on a path to creating “A Conversation With the World,” a portrait project spanning 50 countries & 30 years: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre

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

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

Built for Bold Solutions The College of IST and its dean, Andrea Tapia, share a knack for creative answers to difficult problems.

In an era of dizzying technological change, shifting political ground, & emerging environmental threats, Penn State’s College of IST is built to thrive. In Andrea Tapia, who has been here for 22 of IST’s 25 yrs, it has a dean unafraid of audacious solutions: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre

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

Our May/June ’25 issue is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include your favorite memories of Rec Hall; a look at photography professor Lonnie Graham’s “A Conversation With the World” portrait project; & a profile of Andrea Tapia, dean of the College of IST: pennstatermag.com. #WeAre

We asked alums to share their favorite date night spots from their time at Penn State, and we heard "The Corner Room" more than once. Magazine interns Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch asked current students the same question. Find out the common response from a new generation of Penn Staters. #WeAre

Lots of great stuff in our new issue — if you're a Penn State Alumni Association member, look for it landing in your mailbox soon.

The Suit From all fours to one-armed pushups: a decade-by-decade look at the Nittany Lion's evolution.

Happy Birthday, Nittany Lion! From our Jan/Feb '13 issue: More than 92 years after its conception, the Nittany Lion mascot is still the most recognizable & beloved symbol of Penn State sports. See the evolution of "The Suit": pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions

The iconic limestone lion gates at University Park were a gift of the Class of 1903 & initially stood at the intersection of Atherton Street & Pollock Road. In 2002, the 50,000-pound pillars were moved one block over, to the intersection of Pollock & Burrowes roads. Photos by Penn State Archives.

Shore Thing A midlife career shift? Sounds like a breeze.

"...I fantasized about chucking it all, moving from our too-big suburban sprawl house to a cottage at the Jersey Shore, working in a little shop in Cape May, and finishing writing the book I’d been working on for too long already," writes Amy Zurzola Quinn '94 Com:

An incredible season for Penn State men's hockey will continue — an OT game-winner for the Nittany Lions' first ever trip to the Frozen Four! #WeAre

Cool Class: If Picasso Were An Engineer How students in EDSGN 497 are using their imaginations and unlocking their inner artist.

Art & engineering unite in EDSGN 497: If Picasso Were an Engineer. The goal of the course, which Benjamin Fehl ’86, ’07 MArch A&A taught for the first time in the fall semester, is to help engineering students use their imaginations & unlock their inner artist: pennstatermag.com/Picasso #WeAre

Common Ground Alumnae in the New York City area are building a network of professional and personal support.

Kim Kelly ’16 Bus, ’16 Lib first launched a women’s leadership network group within the NYC Chapter of the Alumni Association in 2017, & in 2020, made it into the Penn State Women’s Network of NYC/Tri State Area Alumni Interest Group: pennstatermag.com/association-... #WeAre #PennStateAlumns

Two-page spread of "Back on Top" featuring photo of Nittany Lions on volleyball court by Penn State Athletics.

Led by a courageous, history-making head coach and clutch play in the biggest moments, the Nittany Lions reclaimed their place atop the women’s volleyball world in 2024, clinching the program’s eighth national championship: pennstatermag.com/sports/back-... #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater

Our March/April ’25 issue is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Relive the Nittany Lion volleyball team’s unforgettable march to an 8th national championship, read excerpts from a professor’s collection of essays on grief, & learn about PSU's One Health Microbiome Center: pennstatermag.com.

Penn State professor Elizabeth Brady’s son died suddenly in 2012, two weeks shy of his ninth birthday. Read five essays from her essay collection Oil for Your Lantern: Sharing Light After the Death of a Child, as well as one published here for the first time: buff.ly/e7or1IC #WeAre #PennStaterMag