News & Highlights

Penn State Altoona's Alumni Society will host the webinar "Combating Racism" on Wednesday, July 22 from 5 to 6 p.m.

The Penn State Altoona Alumni Society's sixth annual Community for Kids Golf Tournament, presented by PSECU, has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penn State alumnus Dennis McDonald has made a $1.6 million gift—through an estate commitment and outright support—to promote student opportunities within Penn State Altoona, the Smeal College of Business, the University Libraries and the Penn State Blue Band.

The University's virtual commencement ceremony is set for Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Additional recognitions will be available on Penn State Altoona's Commencement page.

Penn State Altoona's Alumni Society is mailing "graduation goodie" packages to each of the college's 200 graduating seniors.

Altoona area youth will continue to enjoy Kids’ College thanks to Investment Savings Bank and its commitment to the program.

Marty and Barbara Port have created a $25,000 endowment that will support Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Eats food pantry in perpetuity.

"The Resilient Writerwheels: Can't is a Bad Word" is Erin Kelly's autobiography, in which she describes living with cerebral palsy and overcoming its challenges.

The issue highlights faculty member Laura Palmer's birding hobby, the return of Allied Motion dance company, a new study-away course in Hawaii, and vignettes about Penn State Altoona alumni now employed at the college.