Impact Stories

When it comes to giving, it’s the people who count.

Every gift to Penn State starts and ends with a person. And while we measure campaign progress by the dollars raised, we measure impact by the stories, ideas, and possibilities that exist because of giving.

Penn State vice president for development and alumni relations Alyssa M. Wilcox.

Welcome, Alyssa Wilcox!

On January 13, 2025, Alyssa M. Wilcox, senior vice president and chief campaign planning officer at Purdue University, became the new vice president for development and alumni relations at Penn State.

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An Unrivaled Collection

A Chambersburg area native, John Miner found his way into the University community as an avid sports fan—and into Penn State history as a prolific collector.