Ryan Jones
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Editor, @pennstatermag.com. Interim executive officer, Penn State Alumni Association.
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Current students share favorite tailgating memories. Alums, what are yours? #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #NittanyLions #PSUHomecoming
Video by Penn Stater intern Sarah Grosch.
Video by Penn Stater intern Sarah Grosch.
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Current students share favorite tailgating memories. Alums, what are yours? #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #NittanyLions #PSUHomecoming
Video by Penn Stater intern Sarah Grosch.
Video by Penn Stater intern Sarah Grosch.
Andrew Read calls the uniquely American system of federal funding for essential university research "the envy of the world" — and he knows what's at risk when that funding is cut. Our conversation in the Nov/Dec issue of @pennstatermag.com is up now.
"The Envy of the World"
Andrew Read, Penn State’s vice president for research, makes the case for federal support of the essential research done at universities such as Penn State.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Andrew Read calls the uniquely American system of federal funding for essential university research "the envy of the world" — and he knows what's at risk when that funding is cut. Our conversation in the Nov/Dec issue of @pennstatermag.com is up now.
Had the chance recently to sit down with Andrew Read, Penn State's research VP, to discuss the necessity of federal funding for the kind of groundbreaking — and often life-saving — research done at Penn State and other top universities.
"The Envy of the World"
Andrew Read, Penn State’s vice president for research, makes the case for federal support of the essential research done at universities such as Penn State.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Had the chance recently to sit down with Andrew Read, Penn State's research VP, to discuss the necessity of federal funding for the kind of groundbreaking — and often life-saving — research done at Penn State and other top universities.
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Read up on the journey of Dwayne Rush '87 Eng, from football student manager in the mid-1980s to project manager overseeing what will ultimately be the largest-ever construction project at University Park: the nearly $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium. pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
Big Gig
Four decades after his undergraduate days as a football student manager, Dwayne Rush is back at work in Beaver Stadium—this time, overseeing the colossal renovation that is transforming the famous…
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September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Read up on the journey of Dwayne Rush '87 Eng, from football student manager in the mid-1980s to project manager overseeing what will ultimately be the largest-ever construction project at University Park: the nearly $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium. pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
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The September / October ’25 issue of the Penn Stater magazine is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at the Beaver Stadium renovations, a profile of actor/director Jonathan Frakes, & a post-conviction law story with a life-altering outcome: pennstatermag.com #WeAre
September 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The September / October ’25 issue of the Penn Stater magazine is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at the Beaver Stadium renovations, a profile of actor/director Jonathan Frakes, & a post-conviction law story with a life-altering outcome: pennstatermag.com #WeAre
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As a senior, Cade Miller ’24 Com was part of a team tasked with creating a podcast about agriculture in the state, which led to his—& Barbara Jean’s!—participation in the 98th annual Dairy Exposition. Read about their first-place win in the amateur division: pennstatermag.com/my-thoughts-... #WeAre
Barbara Jean and Me
A student and a show calf share a learning curve.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As a senior, Cade Miller ’24 Com was part of a team tasked with creating a podcast about agriculture in the state, which led to his—& Barbara Jean’s!—participation in the 98th annual Dairy Exposition. Read about their first-place win in the amateur division: pennstatermag.com/my-thoughts-... #WeAre
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Since George Daniel took the reins of Penn State’s storied fly-fishing program in 2019, he has continued to expand its reach & focus. He’s got massive wading boots to fill, of the legendary anglers who have led the program, including its namesake. Read more: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
Flow State
Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program, like the sport itself, is evolving to adapt to new philosophies and new audiences. In George Daniel, the program has a leader born to the role.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Since George Daniel took the reins of Penn State’s storied fly-fishing program in 2019, he has continued to expand its reach & focus. He’s got massive wading boots to fill, of the legendary anglers who have led the program, including its namesake. Read more: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
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When Russ Rossman '77 Bus found this shirt in a dresser drawer 10 years ago, memories of the WEHR Dance Marathon came flooding back. "Back in 1973 & ’74," he said, "Dance Marathon was held in the HUB Ballroom, & WEHR, the campus radio station...provided the music." pennstatermag.com/alumni/item-...
Item of Note: July / August 2025
WEHR Dance Marathon t-shirt.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When Russ Rossman '77 Bus found this shirt in a dresser drawer 10 years ago, memories of the WEHR Dance Marathon came flooding back. "Back in 1973 & ’74," he said, "Dance Marathon was held in the HUB Ballroom, & WEHR, the campus radio station...provided the music." pennstatermag.com/alumni/item-...
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Our July/Aug '25 issue is online now (and in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at 125 yrs of the Blue Band; a Q&A with Tom Verducci, arguably the most respected voice in baseball; and a profile of George Daniel, who is leading Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program. pennstatermag.com.
June 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Our July/Aug '25 issue is online now (and in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at 125 yrs of the Blue Band; a Q&A with Tom Verducci, arguably the most respected voice in baseball; and a profile of George Daniel, who is leading Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program. pennstatermag.com.
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Margalo Guo completed her first public mural at the age of 16. If you live in the State College area, you've probably seen her work brightening up spaces like 3 Dots Downtown, Schlow Library, & Boal City Brewing Company. Read more about what inspires her: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre
Everyday People: Margalo Guo
Muralist Margalo Guo is leaving her mark.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Margalo Guo completed her first public mural at the age of 16. If you live in the State College area, you've probably seen her work brightening up spaces like 3 Dots Downtown, Schlow Library, & Boal City Brewing Company. Read more about what inspires her: pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre
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Beyond excited my profile of the inimitable George Daniel is appearing as the cover story in this month's Penn Stater! #fishing #flyfishing
Our July/Aug '25 issue is online now (and in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at 125 yrs of the Blue Band; a Q&A with Tom Verducci, arguably the most respected voice in baseball; and a profile of George Daniel, who is leading Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program. pennstatermag.com.
June 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Beyond excited my profile of the inimitable George Daniel is appearing as the cover story in this month's Penn Stater! #fishing #flyfishing
Lots of really good stuff in our new issue, including a terrific cover story by @nickparish.bsky.social. Baseball, fishing, and the Blue Band — what better mix to get you through the summer heat and thinking ahead to fall?
Our July/Aug '25 issue is online now (and in member mailboxes soon). Features include a look at 125 yrs of the Blue Band; a Q&A with Tom Verducci, arguably the most respected voice in baseball; and a profile of George Daniel, who is leading Penn State’s iconic fly-fishing program. pennstatermag.com.
June 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lots of really good stuff in our new issue, including a terrific cover story by @nickparish.bsky.social. Baseball, fishing, and the Blue Band — what better mix to get you through the summer heat and thinking ahead to fall?
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When photography prof Lonnie Graham was 8 years old, his uncle gave him a Polaroid Land Camera & a set of World Book Encyclopedias. Both set him on a path to creating “A Conversation With the World,” a portrait project spanning 50 countries & 30 years: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre
The Power of Polaroid
Photography professor Lonnie Graham has spent 30 years traveling the globe with his instant camera, taking portraits of diverse people for his pet project, “A Conversation With the World.” The result…
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May 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When photography prof Lonnie Graham was 8 years old, his uncle gave him a Polaroid Land Camera & a set of World Book Encyclopedias. Both set him on a path to creating “A Conversation With the World,” a portrait project spanning 50 countries & 30 years: pennstatermag.com/faculty-expe... #WeAre
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Mady Volpe started playing softball when she was 8. She transferred to Penn State in her sophomore year to become part of its championship culture, & now, she has aspirations to become a pitching coach. Read more about her: pennstatermag.com/volpe #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #softball
Nittany Lion Spotlight: Mady Volpe
The senior softball pitcher talks about the mental game, mentoring aspiring players, and why she thrives on pressure.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mady Volpe started playing softball when she was 8. She transferred to Penn State in her sophomore year to become part of its championship culture, & now, she has aspirations to become a pitching coach. Read more about her: pennstatermag.com/volpe #WeAre #PennStaterMag #PennStater #softball
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Summer sessions begin this week, and our interns headed out to ask current students what their favorites have been during their time at University Park. Video by Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch.
Alums, tell us about your summer session experiences. #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater
Alums, tell us about your summer session experiences. #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater
May 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Summer sessions begin this week, and our interns headed out to ask current students what their favorites have been during their time at University Park. Video by Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch.
Alums, tell us about your summer session experiences. #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater
Alums, tell us about your summer session experiences. #WeAre #PennStateAlums #PennStaterMag #PennStater
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In an era of dizzying technological change, shifting political ground, & emerging environmental threats, Penn State’s College of IST is built to thrive. In Andrea Tapia, who has been here for 22 of IST’s 25 yrs, it has a dean unafraid of audacious solutions: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
Built for Bold Solutions
The College of IST and its dean, Andrea Tapia, share a knack for creative answers to difficult problems.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In an era of dizzying technological change, shifting political ground, & emerging environmental threats, Penn State’s College of IST is built to thrive. In Andrea Tapia, who has been here for 22 of IST’s 25 yrs, it has a dean unafraid of audacious solutions: pennstatermag.com/collections/... #WeAre
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Then: The first 11 Penn State diplomas were awarded in the spring of 1861, when the university was known as the Farmers’ High School. Now: In 2024, more than 22,000 new graduates received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies.
Congrats to all the brand new #PennStateAlums! #WeAre
Congrats to all the brand new #PennStateAlums! #WeAre
May 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Then: The first 11 Penn State diplomas were awarded in the spring of 1861, when the university was known as the Farmers’ High School. Now: In 2024, more than 22,000 new graduates received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies.
Congrats to all the brand new #PennStateAlums! #WeAre
Congrats to all the brand new #PennStateAlums! #WeAre
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Our May/June ’25 issue is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include your favorite memories of Rec Hall; a look at photography professor Lonnie Graham’s “A Conversation With the World” portrait project; & a profile of Andrea Tapia, dean of the College of IST: pennstatermag.com. #WeAre
April 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our May/June ’25 issue is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include your favorite memories of Rec Hall; a look at photography professor Lonnie Graham’s “A Conversation With the World” portrait project; & a profile of Andrea Tapia, dean of the College of IST: pennstatermag.com. #WeAre
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We asked alums to share their favorite date night spots from their time at Penn State, and we heard "The Corner Room" more than once. Magazine interns Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch asked current students the same question. Find out the common response from a new generation of Penn Staters. #WeAre
May 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We asked alums to share their favorite date night spots from their time at Penn State, and we heard "The Corner Room" more than once. Magazine interns Steph Oliver and Sarah Grosch asked current students the same question. Find out the common response from a new generation of Penn Staters. #WeAre
Lots of great stuff in our new issue — if you're a Penn State Alumni Association member, look for it landing in your mailbox soon.
Our May/June ’25 issue is online now (& in member mailboxes soon). Features include your favorite memories of Rec Hall; a look at photography professor Lonnie Graham’s “A Conversation With the World” portrait project; & a profile of Andrea Tapia, dean of the College of IST: pennstatermag.com. #WeAre
May 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Lots of great stuff in our new issue — if you're a Penn State Alumni Association member, look for it landing in your mailbox soon.
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Happy Birthday, Nittany Lion! From our Jan/Feb '13 issue: More than 92 years after its conception, the Nittany Lion mascot is still the most recognizable & beloved symbol of Penn State sports. See the evolution of "The Suit": pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions
The Suit
From all fours to one-armed pushups: a decade-by-decade look at the Nittany Lion's evolution.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Nittany Lion! From our Jan/Feb '13 issue: More than 92 years after its conception, the Nittany Lion mascot is still the most recognizable & beloved symbol of Penn State sports. See the evolution of "The Suit": pennstatermag.com/campus-life/... #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions
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The iconic limestone lion gates at University Park were a gift of the Class of 1903 & initially stood at the intersection of Atherton Street & Pollock Road. In 2002, the 50,000-pound pillars were moved one block over, to the intersection of Pollock & Burrowes roads. Photos by Penn State Archives.
April 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The iconic limestone lion gates at University Park were a gift of the Class of 1903 & initially stood at the intersection of Atherton Street & Pollock Road. In 2002, the 50,000-pound pillars were moved one block over, to the intersection of Pollock & Burrowes roads. Photos by Penn State Archives.
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"...I fantasized about chucking it all, moving from our too-big suburban sprawl house to a cottage at the Jersey Shore, working in a little shop in Cape May, and finishing writing the book I’d been working on for too long already," writes Amy Zurzola Quinn '94 Com:
Shore Thing
A midlife career shift? Sounds like a breeze.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"...I fantasized about chucking it all, moving from our too-big suburban sprawl house to a cottage at the Jersey Shore, working in a little shop in Cape May, and finishing writing the book I’d been working on for too long already," writes Amy Zurzola Quinn '94 Com:
An incredible season for Penn State men's hockey will continue — an OT game-winner for the Nittany Lions' first ever trip to the Frozen Four! #WeAre
March 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
An incredible season for Penn State men's hockey will continue — an OT game-winner for the Nittany Lions' first ever trip to the Frozen Four! #WeAre
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Art & engineering unite in EDSGN 497: If Picasso Were an Engineer. The goal of the course, which Benjamin Fehl ’86, ’07 MArch A&A taught for the first time in the fall semester, is to help engineering students use their imaginations & unlock their inner artist: pennstatermag.com/Picasso #WeAre
Cool Class: If Picasso Were An Engineer
How students in EDSGN 497 are using their imaginations and unlocking their inner artist.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Art & engineering unite in EDSGN 497: If Picasso Were an Engineer. The goal of the course, which Benjamin Fehl ’86, ’07 MArch A&A taught for the first time in the fall semester, is to help engineering students use their imaginations & unlock their inner artist: pennstatermag.com/Picasso #WeAre