Penn State Harrisburg Alumni and Friends

06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day! 🩵

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

In 1901, Penn State American Literature professor, Fred Lewis Patte...

05/26/2026

We were honored to welcome Penn State Harrisburg alumnus, Dave Caddick, a ’72 Electrical Engineering Technology graduate and Owner and President of Caddick Construction Company, Inc., as the keynote speaker for the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology’s annual Capstone Design Conference held at the close of the semester.

Dave shared valuable insights from his professional journey, inspiring students as they showcased the innovative projects and research they developed throughout the year. Thank you, Dave, for your continued support of Penn State Harrisburg and for investing in the next generation of engineers and technology leaders!

Read about the winning projects and see more photos in the link!
https://harrisburg.psu.edu/.../harrisburg-students...

05/20/2026

05/08/2026

Penn State x The Sweetest Place on Earth? Now that’s a winning combination 🍫💙

We Are taking over Hersheypark on June 6! Join us for a day of sweet treats and Penn State pride.

Get your tickets for the day at a discounted price: https://tinyurl.com/2026WeAreTakeover

05/01/2026

Help us congratulate Dr. Matthew Miller, principal at Central York School District, on an incredible achievement!

A proud Penn State alumnus earning his ’98 B.S. in Education from Penn State University Park and his 2003 Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State Harrisburg, Matt was honored this past fall with the National Distinguished Principal Award representing the state of Pennsylvania.

To celebrate, the Nittany Lion made a special surprise visit during a 3rd grade lunch, bringing smiles and excitement to students and staff alike! This prestigious recognition is a true reflection of Matt’s dedication, leadership, and impact in education. We are proud to call him part of the Penn State Harrisburg family.

Join us in congratulating Matt on this well-deserved honor!

04/30/2026

We’re grateful to Orrstown Bank for their continued support of student success! Special thanks to Joshua Hocker, EVP Market President at Orrstown Bank, and a proud 2006 MBA graduate, who presented a $5,000 check to support our Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS) Program.

This generous gift will help expand opportunities for K–12 students and inspire the next generation to achieve their goals.
We appreciate your commitment to education and to making a meaningful impact in our community! Bank State Harrisburg

04/15/2026

We were excited to welcome Wagman Construction to Dr. Subramanian’s Construction Management class of juniors!

As a valued donor to Penn State Harrisburg, Wagman continues to make a meaningful impact both in and out of the classroom. Students gained valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of project managers and project engineers, learning firsthand what it takes to bring complex projects to life.

A special thank you to Alex Klunk, Luke Rohrer, and Takiah Wiggins for taking the time to share their experiences and for highlighting their work on our new Academic Learning Center (ALC). We appreciate your partnership and your investment in the next generation of construction professionals!

02/05/2026

Check out the latest issue of Currents magazine! Catch up on the fall semester with stories, photos and video. https://harrisburg.psu.edu/currents