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.

January 2, 1987 National Championship commemorative button. The Nittany Lions roared over Miami in a nail-biting 14-10 win.

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.

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A Good Days Work

At Penn State, generosity drives success 365 days a year. On GivingTuesday, Penn Staters come together to show the power of the "We Are" spirit.

The Energy University

Micaela Hyams

Energy is a Pennsylvania tradition—and a Penn State one, too. Today, students like Micaela Hyams are engaged in the University’s collaborative vision for a secure global future.

Faces of Philanthropy: Camilo Andrés Rojas Balli

Camilo Andrés Rojas Balli.

Six years ago, Camilo Andrés Rojas Balli arrived in the U.S. with his family from Bogotá, Colombia, unsure of what the future would hold. Today he is one of the first recipients of support from the University’s Educational Equity Matching Program—and is helping other students from underrepresented communities to find their way to and through the University.