Advocate Penn State

09/01/2026

It’s the time of year again! Lion Caucus is looking for NEW student advocates to join their org.

These students stand up for their peers through advocacy and outreach to ensure Penn State students get the support they need in Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg.

PLUS, they organize fun and engaging professional development events that appeal to all students looking to make their mark on the University.

Head over to their profile at Penn State Lion Caucus to learn more and engage.

08/28/2026

How sweet is this?

Maggie Will, a food science student from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, will be working in the Sweetest Place on Earth after TWO internships with Hershey.

Will credited her hands-on experience for preparing her for this next part of her journey.

“This year I was able to do a lot of things in the lab, as well as some pilot plant work, working next to Hershey employees,” she said. “These experiences helped me to understand what things I need to ask specific people at the University and how those specific questions can help me in my classes.”

Senior food science major Maggie Will is heading to The Hershey Co. after graduation. She's been a leader in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and completed two internships with Hershey prior to getting a job offer.

08/28/2026

“Pennsylvania has a unique role as a land-grant, and it's an honor and a responsibility. We have a presence in all 67 counties,” said Troy Ott, Dean of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, during a town hall with Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Together, they explored:

🚩Emerging challenges
💡Innovation and tech’s role in ag
🤝How we can grow our historic partnership

Read more from the town hall below.

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension are working together to turn research, innovation and insights from farmers into practical solutions for Pennsylvania agriculture.

08/26/2026

From education to her professional career, Kaléi Crimi has made an outsized impact on the community in her own backyard.

Read more about this Penn State Scranton and Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing alum's journey from the class room to helping her neighbors.

This spring, alumna Kaléi Crimi received the Nese College of Nursing's Emerging Professional Award. The award recognizes a nurse early in their career who has demonstrated the potential to significantly influence the profession through practice, community engagement or advocacy.

08/26/2026

Designating Penn State as a land-grant university was a game-changing decision that has made outstanding impacts on our state and its citizens for generations.

After more than 160 years of teaching, research, and service our mission and partnership with our home state is now more important and relevant than ever.

Help us support our state's SOLE land-grant university by becoming an advocate today at http://psu.edu/advocate .

08/25/2026

Building a region's future means preparing graduates who go on to impactful careers, strengthen communities, lead organizations, create businesses and make a difference across the Commonwealth.

Chancellor David Callejo explores Penn State Harrisburg’s role in that work in this op-ed.

With nearly 2,000 new students arriving each year and $300 million in annual economic impact, Penn State Harrisburg makes its case as a talent engine for the Commonwealth.

08/25/2026

What we mean by the "Penn State family."

Stephanie Mullin's family continued to choose Penn State as their next step in life and now the family has 10 degrees between.

When asked about the impact of a Penn State degree, Mullin said that it's not just about earning a degree, but the experiences, relationships, and growth that continue for years to come.

A 1986 alumna of the Smeal College of Business and a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, Stephanie Mullin’s Penn State legacy doesn’t end with her degree or with her current role as the University’s assistant director of the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development. Now w...

08/25/2026

Three students. One common thread. Hands-on experience matters.

Check out these three alumni who benefited from hands-on research experience and earned a job with the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment.

Three Penn State alumni now working at the Institute of Energy and the Environment are using the hands-on experiences, mentorship and technical training they gained as students to advance environmental research.

08/24/2026

One million degrees means reflecting on the impact of higher education at a time when many important questions are being asked of the higher education community.

Penn State's one million degrees represent economic impact, community leadership, and a million opportunities for engagement and connection.

"The impact our graduates make is broad and far-reaching, and I am continually inspired to see how they are using their Penn State degrees to make a difference in the world," stated President Neeli Bendapudi in a recent op-ed celebrating the one millionth degree milestone and what it means beyond just the number.

This weekend, I had the privilege of participating in a profound moment: Penn State awarded its 1 millionth degree. It is a milestone that celebrates Penn State’s integral role in contributing to Pennsylvania’s workforce and economy for more than 170 years, and a moment to envision what....

08/21/2026

National teachers of the year. Food scientists. Community leaders. These are just a few examples of the impact Penn State's now more than one million degrees has on Pennsylvania and beyond.

See these stories below!

From supporting space missions to advancing pediatric cancer research to preserving insights of military leaders, Penn State alumni are making an impact in a variety of ways. As Penn State celebrates awarding the historical milestone of one million degrees, learn about a small sampling of Penn State...