Penn State Alumni Association

09/16/2026

Meet the 2026 Alumni Fellow Award recipients: 15 Penn Staters whose work is shaping industries, strengthening communities, and advancing ideas around the world.

The Alumni Fellow Award is the Penn State Alumni Association’s highest honor, recognizing alumni for their accomplishments, leadership, and service. This year’s class joins a legacy of more than 900 Alumni Fellows recognized since the award was established in 1973.

Joseph Atkinson '92 Bus (*IST)
Jason A. Borrelli '94 Eng, '06g GrtVly (*Bus)
Jonathan U. Dougherty '99 Eng, '06g Eng
Lori Feathers '90 Lib Hon
Linda R. Frank '82 Nur
Jennifer L. Homendy ’94 Hbg
Ehsan Hoque '04 Behrend
Anju Jain '96g H&HD
Basel S. Kayyali '96 Eng Hon
Michael Marcus '67 Bus (*Com)
John M. Mason '70a Eng, '72 Hbg
Anthony F. Misitano '77 H&HD, '81g Lib
Casey A. Moore '89 Eng
Khalid N. Mumin '01g Hbg
William J. Weiss '85 Eng, '88g IDF, '95g IDF (*Medicine)

* Nominating college differs from graduating college.

Get to know the full class, read the announcement, and learn how to watch the Alumni Fellow Awards ceremony virtually: https://alumni.psu.edu/2026/09/01/fifteen-2026-alumni-fellows

Celebrate the legacy of the Alumni Fellow Award and help support future generations of Penn Staters through the Sustaining Pride fund.

09/15/2026

⏰ The countdown is ON!

Black Alumni Reunion is happening Oct. 2–4, and registration closes next week!

If you’re planning to attend BAR, now’s the time to get registered. Don’t miss your chance to experience the weekend in Happy Valley! 💙

For the full BAR weekend schedule, details and registration, please visit: https://alumni.psu.edu/upcoming-events/bar/

09/15/2026

What if success isn’t about doing more, but simply being more present?

Jim Minarik ’75 Bus, ’77 MBA, reflects on his shift from “human doing” to “human being” in the latest episode of The People of Penn State.

Listen to the full episode: https://tinyurl.com/TPOPSJimMinarik

09/14/2026

Kick off Homecoming Weekend with a whole lot of Penn State pride at the Ice Cream Social! 💙🤍

Celebrate alumni spirit, rally your fellow Nittany Lions, and bring the energy as we get ready for the Homecoming Parade.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2026HomecomingIceCreamSocial

09/12/2026

Win ✅
Alma Mater ✅

Your Nittany Lions improve to 2-0 with a 27-9 victory over Temple at Lincoln Financial Field!

09/12/2026

It’s always sunny in Philadelphia… especially on gameday 🏈

Tell us where you're cheering from in the comments ⬇

09/11/2026

From the January/February 2002 issue of The Penn Stater Magazine, a special In Memoriam feature honoring the 10 Penn Staters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

From our January/February 2002 issue: A special In Memoriam feature dedicated to the 10 Penn Staters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who stepped forward in the days that followed.

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

This week’s Game Day email is packed with everything you need to get ready for the weekend.

Get your Penn State trivia fix, revisit some moments from Nittany Lion history and read about a heartfelt connection that came full circle in Happy Valley last weekend.

Plus, don’t miss the first Roar Tour stop of the season, hosted by Penn State icon and two-time All-American linebacker Lavar Arrington!

RSVP for the Friday night pregame at Temple: https://web.cvent.com/event/47d60f7c-c5dd-4adf-ab01-22d875b6b508/summary

09/09/2026

Penn State Homecoming is less than 3 weeks away!

Get ready to celebrate in style with new Homecoming merch: https://stores.collegiateprideinc.com/penn_state_homecoming_2026/shop/home