The Daily Collegian Alumni Interest Group

05/31/2026

Congratulations to AIG Board President Robyn Radomski for being selected as the Penn State Alumni Association's 2026 recipient of the Martin R. Cepeda, Jr. Award for Alumni Career Advancement and Development. Read the story in our May newsletter. https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?u=f891c2bc5a3c50da3eeca4cd2&id=50f995fe31

05/06/2026

A tour of the Bellisario College of Communication facilities and The Daily Collegian offices is part of the extensive schedule of activities during We Are Weekend, June 26-27.

Organized by the Collegian AIG, the tour will be on Saturday, June 27, from 2-3 p.m. Registration is required, and capacity is limited.

To register, go to the We Are Weekend schedule at https://web.cvent.com/event/6b0318d9-8354-4a51-970a-5b629847ece6/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce

The tour will begin in the lobby of the Bellisario Media Center. Enter on the west side of Willard Building, closest to West Halls.

Be impressed with the state-of-the-art facilities of the Bellisario Media Center and then visit the offices of The Daily Collegian and chat with Collegian staffers.

05/06/2026

The Collegian’s general manager position is open. Do you know professionals navigating transitions in the media industry? Talented people facing layoffs, buyouts, or looking for their next challenge. We need your help identifying and encouraging strong candidates. If someone comes to mind, or if you are that person, check out the job posting on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4410735022

04/13/2026

A REMINDER! Tonight we're hosting a conversation with Lauren Boyer, head of analytics and business intelligence at National Geographic. Email [email protected] for the link.

MATH IS AN AWESOME JOURNALISM CAREER PATH:
Alumni Interest Group Roundtable
Monday, April 13 - 6 p.m. EST
For the Zoom link email: [email protected]
Join the conversation with Lauren Boyer, head of analytics and business intelligence at National Geographic, who got her start at The Daily Collegian. Lauren began her career as a reporter at places like the Centre Daily Times, The Patriot-News and the York Daily Record, covering municipal and business beats. A switch to social media gave her an introduction to the power of analytics, which she later parlayed into her job at National Geographic. Her team’s insights now inform all parts of the brand.
“Math helps you tell all kinds of stories,” Lauren says. Moderated by Collegian Business Manager Amy Schafer, this will be a wide-ranging conversation. Whether you are on the business side and looking for ways to understand growth drivers, or on the editorial side figuring out how math can make you more powerful, Lauren will have lots of ideas to share.

04/03/2026

MATH IS AN AWESOME JOURNALISM CAREER PATH:
Alumni Interest Group Roundtable
Monday, April 13 - 6 p.m. EST
For the Zoom link email: [email protected]

Join the conversation with Lauren Boyer, head of analytics and business intelligence at National Geographic, who got her start at The Daily Collegian. Lauren began her career as a reporter at places like the Centre Daily Times, The Patriot-News and the York Daily Record, covering municipal and business beats. A switch to social media gave her an introduction to the power of analytics, which she later parlayed into her job at National Geographic. Her team’s insights now inform all parts of the brand.

“Math helps you tell all kinds of stories,” Lauren says. Moderated by Collegian Business Manager Amy Schafer, this will be a wide-ranging conversation. Whether you are on the business side and looking for ways to understand growth drivers, or on the editorial side figuring out how math can make you more powerful, Lauren will have lots of ideas to share.

03/30/2026

EVOLVE YOUR SKILLS, EVOLVE YOUR CAREER:
Alumni Interest Group Roundtable
Tuesday, April 7 - 6 p.m. EST
For Zoom link email: [email protected]

Chat with Claudia Vargas, a bilingual investigative reporter at NBC10 and Telemundo62 in Philadelphia, who got her start at The Daily Collegian. Claudia has continuously evolved her skills to keep in front of rapid changes in media.

At this roundtable she’ll share how she has done this both by mastering new, cross-platform storytelling techniques, and by excelling at what always works: finding the stories that matter and holding the powerful to account.

Claudia’s investigative stories have led to new laws and changes in city, state and federal policy. Her work at NBC10 has garnered several regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and mid-Atlantic Emmys. Her career journey has taken through the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, NY, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Moderated by Collegian Editor-in-Chief Mercedes Hamilton, this promises to be an inspiring conversation full of real-world stories and practical advice.

01/14/2026

The Collegian Alumni Interest Group has been honored by the Penn State Alumni Association for its support of and involvement with current Collegian staffers and Collegian alumni.

The AIG is recognized as an Affiliate Group of Distinction at the Elm Level based on activities and achievements during the 2024-25 reporting year.

“This achievement places your group among our highest-performing affiliate groups and reflects the dedication and commitment of your members,” Lauren Wright, Alumni Association Regional Director (Chapters) Volunteer Engagement, wrote to the AIG board in announcing the recognition.

Among the AIG’s accomplishments was the successful establishment of the Collegian Alumni Interest Group Sustaining Fund in partnership with the Alumni Association. The Sustaining Fund is intended to “provide stipends and prizes that reward excellence and fuel the innovation necessary for the Collegian to thrive in the digital age,” according to AIG President Robyn Radomski.

In a message to AIG board members about the Alumni Association honor, Radomski wrote: “This is a meaningful achievement and a direct reflection of your commitment, creativity, and steady leadership on behalf of our alumni community. … Thank you for the time, energy, and thoughtfulness each of you brings to this board. It has been a pleasure to work alongside such a dedicated group, and I am truly grateful for all you do.”

12/11/2025

Dear Collegian friends - in this season of thankfulness and giving, let's work together to make sure that our current Collegian staff - and future generations - continue to enjoy the same opportunities we all had.

Please consider making a donation at the link below toward the Collegian's future, and make sure the Penn State community continues to benefit from the essential reporting produced by a strong student newsroom. Thank you!

In 1901, when Fred Lewis Pattee wrote the Penn State Alma Mater —“For the glory of old State, For her founders strong and great”—his lyrics first appeared in The Free Lance, predecessor to The Daily Read more

11/21/2025