Hosted by Penn State Alumni Association · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 147 episodes
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Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world! Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
Penn State Alumni Association hosts The People of Penn State, a education show with 147 episodes published.
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Dan Barefoot '13 A&A, a professional landscape architect and Team USA skeleton athlete who represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Mi
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Colvin ’97 Behrend, chief innovation officer at Learning Undefeated and self-described “crazy ideas captain.” Jen reflects on her time at Pen
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Janelle Burrell '05 Lib, Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning anchor at CBS News Philadelphia. Janelle shares the story of how she almost didn’t atte
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Brian Kappel ’98 A&A, whose creative career has taken him from Penn State to major brands like Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, ESPN, PlayStation, and more
In this episode, we talk with Cade Miller ’24 Com, Associate Director of Admissions at Shepherd University. Cade reflects on how his Penn State experience and involvement across campus shaped his path, how those experien
In this episode, we talk with Katie Collins ’00 HHD, co-founder of both ECM Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company, and Abigail Collins, a collegiate apparel brand. Katie reflects on how her Penn State experience
In this episode, we talk with Emmy-nominated meteorologist Cheryl Nelson, ’02 EMS, about her journey from Penn State to national broadcast news and beyond. Cheryl shares why she almost didn’t choose Penn State (but is gr
On this episode, we’re joined by Kennedy White ’23 Com , who has always known she wanted to use her voice to make a difference. Now a gift officer at Penn State, Kennedy combines her passion for communication with purpos
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we’re joined by Kassie Hilgert ’97 Com , President and CEO of ArtsQuest, one of Pennsylvania’s largest nonprofit arts organizations. Kassie shares her unique journey t
Welcome to season 6 of The People of Penn State podcast! On this episode, we chat with Mohan Sivaloganathan, who earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2007. Known as the “Batman of social impact,” Moha
It’s our 100th episode! For five seasons, Penn Staters have shared their stories, inspiring past, present, and future generations. We’ve heard from alumni making an impact across every industry, and as our network surpas
As communications chair of our Vermont Chapter, Tara Bandy ’03 keeps her lifelong Penn State connection strong as one of our volunteer leaders. She discusses the chapter's inspiring community work in response to historic
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Nancy Rosenberg ('19, Com), Senior Director of Marketing & Creative Services at Crowd Surf. Nancy reflects on her time in the Bellisario College of Commun
In serving as president of our Southern New Jersey Chapter, Theresa Colligon ’93 is continuing her lifelong connection to Penn State. She took classes for two years at Penn State Abington (formerly Penn State Ogontz) and
This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage wit
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Audrey Subers (’23 Eng), an entrepreneur inspiring environmental education through event planning. Audrey earned her degree in biological engineering and
This week's episode features letterman tight end Isaac Smolko, a key contributor to the 2005 team that finished 11-1 and No. 3 in the country while winning the Big Ten and besting Florida State in a three-overtime epic c
This week's episode features Sam Cipar ’16, president of our Greater Chicago Chapter. Sam discusses how he first started volunteering with the chapter, how fellow Penn Staters can get involved with their local chapter, a
In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Adriana Lacy (’18 Com) , an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and digital media strategist. As Founder and CEO of Adriana Lacy Consulting, she helps
This week's episode features Michael Kozar ’11, ’11g , a two-time Penn State grad and co-president of our Tallahassee Chapter. An expert meteorologist who earned his Ph.D. from Florida State, learn how Michael's time at
Katie Collins
2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year · Bluff Park Elementary School
1 appearance on this show
Mohan Sivaloganathan
founder · Harmonious Leadership
1 appearance on this show
Brett King
world-renowned futurist, bestselling author, and fintech founder · Helmet Painter/Bespoke Design Studio
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Steven Williams
1 appearance on this show
Joe Apgar
Pelotonia
1 appearance on this show
Chad Littlefield
co-author of Ask Powerful Questions and creator of the We! Connect Cards · We and Me
1 appearance on this show
Dr Nick Lee
Chairman · The Baldwin Companies
1 appearance on this show
Robert Hughes
Managing Director · Citizens bank
1 appearance on this show
Sam Coffey
Star · Portland Thorns
1 appearance on this show
Angela White
The Running Granny · Holmberg Mechanical
1 appearance on this show
John Black
Head of Innovation and AI
1 appearance on this show
Matt Fortuna
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1 appearance on this show
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