Philadelphia Chapter - Penn State Alumni Association

06/08/2026

It is with a heavy heart that PSAA Philadelphia joins South Philadelphia and Penn State University in mourning the loss of Billy Schmidt. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. If you’d like to show your support, please consider contributing to his GoFundMe campaign: https://gofund.me/949b48302.

My name is Anna Schmidt, and I am raising funds for my brother, Billy Schmidt. Ou… Anna Muraglia needs your support for Support for Billy Schmidt’s Loved Ones

05/12/2026

Your summer Thursday post-work plans are here! 👟🔴 Spots are officially open!

Join Penn State Philly’s kickball team starting May 28 at Poplar Park in Northern Liberties. Whether you’re competitive or just in it for the vibes and post-game hangs, everyone’s welcome.

Can’t make it to most of the games? You can still sign up as a sub and play whenever you’re available.

$65/player or $33/player for PSAA members
7 game guarantee including playoffs
Game start times vary, 6, 6:45, and 7:30.

Sign up at the link in bio and Venmo your registration fee to by Thursday, May 21!

05/07/2026

Last call, Penn Staters!
Spots for Raise the Bar in Philly are filling up! Grab your seat before they’re gone.
Join us for “Haunting Q***r History,” an exploration of how the ghostliness of q***r life today, and the q***rness of ghostly life a century ago, reveal the ways q***r histories have been preserved, especially when official narratives threaten to write q***r people out of history.

Tuesday, May 12 | 7–9 PM | $25 tix


102 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

04/09/2026

Trivia Night with ! 💙🤍🦁🦁
Join us at Tapster Philly for a PSU themed trivia night! Test your Nittany knowledge while supporting PSAA! 🐾🐾🐾
April 26th at 5pm @
$20/team, pay when you arrive!
Max team size is 6 people!

03/21/2026

Your Sunday plans just got upgraded 👀

Join us on March 22 (tomorrow!) for pickleball & drinks, while benefiting PSAA’s scholarship fund 🐾

For just $40, enjoy 2 hours of d***s on the court at .pickleball, then join us for drinks at 🍻

First drink free for PSAA members 💙
Limited spots available • ticket link in bio!

03/17/2026

presents Pickleball D**k & Drink 🐾

THIS Sunday, March 22
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us for an afternoon of pickleball, drinks, and good vibes, all for a great cause. Proceeds benefit the PSU Philly Scholarship 💙

📍 Bounce Pickleball Club
913 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

$40 per person
Ticket includes 2 hours of court time, paddles, balls & more

We’ll be heading to Yards Brewing after, and PSAA members get their first drink free! 🍻

Limited spots remaining! Sign up now at the link in bio!

03/13/2026

We Are… showing up for Philly. 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join as we volunteer at the Broad Street Run and support thousands of runners across the city! Non alums welcome!

Time TBA, May 3, 2026

Sign up to volunteer at the link in our bio!

02/07/2026

⌛️ TODAY (2/7) is the LAST DAY for ticket/table sales!

Don't miss your chance to dance with us on Saturday night (2/14) at the 21st Annual Liberty Ball, A Knight for the Kids, in support of Penn State THON, Four Diamonds, and the fight to conquer childhood cancer. The evening will include a silent auction, raffles, inspirational stories from our guest speakers, dinner, and dancing

🎟 Purchase at https://lb2026.givesmart.com.

01/30/2026

The 2026 Kayla Nakonechni Knight Award recipient is ... The Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation!

The Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation was founded by Jackie and Dan Didio in honor of their daughter, Madelyn “Maddy” Didio, who died at 14 months old from infant leukemia. Witnessing families forced to choose between financial survival and staying by their baby’s side during treatment, they created Madelyn James to increase access and equity in pediatric cancer care. The foundation provides deep, customized, whole-family support to under-resourced families with babies and toddlers facing high-risk cancer. They address financial, housing, transportation and emotional needs so caregivers can focus on their child’s survival. By investing significantly in a small number of high-need families rather than serving many shallowly, Madelyn James ensures families can remain with their children throughout treatment and never have to choose between financial stability and life-saving care.

Learn more about Maddy's story, the foundation's mission and incredible impact at https://www.madelynjames.org/.

Tickets for the 21st Annual Liberty Ball are on sale at https://lb2026.givesmart.com.

01/21/2026

This year’s Official Entertainment for The Liberty Ball, A Knight For the Kids is…🥁🥁🥁 Jellyroll Band by BVTLive!

We are so excited for the non-stop fun Jellyroll Band will bring to the 21st Annual Liberty Ball and for their support in our mission to conquer childhood cancer! 🎗️💙

Join us for The Liberty Ball, A Knight For the Kids on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia.

Tickets: lb2026.givesmart.com & link in bio.

The Liberty Ball supports Penn State THON and Four Diamonds in our mission to conquer childhood cancer and is hosted by Philadelphia Chapter - Penn State Alumni Association

www.libertyball.org