Overview
Many students benefit from philanthropy to Penn State, and countless programs and resources are made possible through the generosity of the University’s donors. This section highlights the stories of some of these students, donors, and programs.
Visit the Philanthropy Profiles and Philanthropy Causes sections highlighted below to read these stories.
“My educational journey would not have been the same without the scholarships I received as an undergraduate and graduate student at Penn State. These scholarships reduced the significant burden of student loans and allowed me to remain focused on my education. Without generous assistance, I would not have been able to continue pursing my passion and career goals in graduate school.”
Read more about Dara.
For the people of Pennsylvania, it’s a place for learning and reflection, where families and individuals can enrich their understanding of the natural world. For the University, it will be a state-of-the-art facility for education and research, allowing Penn State students and faculty to make critical progress on environmental and land management issues. And for its supporters, The Arboretum at Penn State will be a legacy to every generation, a gift to preserve and celebrate the beauty of central Pennsylvania far into the future.
Read more about the Arboretum.