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06/03/2026

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05/14/2026

A $100,000 gift from Anne Eisert and Jim Piersol will expand the Lion’s Pantry at Penn State Behrend, where students can anonymously request free supplies of food and personal-care products. The endowed fund will provide more than 130 additional bags of food to students every year.

A $100,000 gift from Anne Eisert and Jim Piersol will expand the Lion’s Pantry at Penn State Behrend, where students can anonymously request free supplies of food and personal-care products. The endowed fund will provide more than 130 additional bags of food to students every year.

05/05/2026

Welcoming a whole new group of Penn State alumni this week 💙 Congratulations to the class of 2026!

None of this would be possible without the generous donors and supporters who invest in our students every single day. Thank you!

04/29/2026

Nearly two-thirds of people released from prison are rearrested within three years. Yet research from the RAND Corporation shows that, for those who earn a college degree while incarcerated, recidivism rates can fall as low as 5 percent.

The Penn State Restorative Justice Initiative has offered classes and workshops in Pennsylvania prisons and jails for ten years. In January 2025, they further realized that vision with the launch of the Penn State Prison Education Program — a Penn State bachelor's degree offered in a Pennsylvania state prison.

Show your support; every gift will be matched dollar for dollar! https://ow.ly/j2pU50YROg5

04/29/2026

Registration for We Are Weekend is officially open! 🎉

Reserve your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with Penn State pride, great memories, and can’t-miss moments.

https://tinyurl.com/WeAreWeekend2026

04/29/2026

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from one of the prettiest corners of Penn State 🌿

04/20/2026

Think back to the student organizations that shaped your time at Penn State.

This week is your chance to give back! Student Org Giving Week runs through Friday, April 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Make a gift of $5 or more to any participating student org, and help make the Penn State experience truly one of a kind 💙🤍

Make a gift today: https://ow.ly/7ISs50YMBLo

Join me and make a gift to Student Org Giving Week!

04/18/2026

04/08/2026

Because of you, Penn Staters are changing the world. 🌍

Your generosity opens doors to study abroad adventures, groundbreaking research, professional development, and game-changing innovation. Every gift has a ripple effect. Thank you to every one of our donors who make so much possible.