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.

There are more than 663 individual specimens comprising more than 7 unique species, hybrids, and cultivars currently growing in the Arboretum. The majority of the hellebore collection can be found around the Overlook Pavilion, Event Lawn, and in the Rose and Fragrance Garden.

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.