Behind every gift to Penn State, there’s a story.
There is no better way to see the impact of philanthropy on Penn State than through the stories of the people your gifts have touched. In this section, students and faculty share their personal stories about how philanthropy has helped them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Students
The support of generous donors made it possible for these current and past Penn State students to pursue their passions, both inside and outside the classroom. Read their stories below.
Carla Arzuaga
Michelle Barnes
Natasha Barnes
Michal Berns
Alice Cheng
Emma Childs
Benjamin Dodge
Steven Dodge
Trina Finney
Jenny Georges
Geoff Halberstadt
Rick Hall
Derek Hegyi
Amy Hinkle
John Moore
Antony Palocaren
Justin Ross
Allison Shutt
Victoria Thompson
Pauline Wandeto
Faculty
Many alumni credit Penn State faculty members with having inspired their careers. Click below to read about how they are giving back.
Joseph Ibberson
Learn more about the importance of faculty support.