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Lakshman Yapa, creating new theories in economic geography -
Gail Keating, using innovative methods to engage her students -
Jeff Wike, teaching all that energy efficiency is an everyday necessity -
Soundar Kumara, pioneering interdisciplinary research in industrial and manufacturing engineering -
Molly Wertheimer, enthusiastic educator committed to her campus and all of Penn State -
Jainendra K. Jain, theoretical physicist exploring exotic quantum matter -
Jessica Raad, using state-of-the-art technology and partnerships to study drugs that halt the proliferation of leukemia -
Debbie Shelow, devoted library assistant -
Digisha Patel, using state-of-the-art technology and partnerships to study drugs that halt the proliferation of leukemia -
Patrick Hullihen, using state-of-the-art technology and partnerships to study drugs that halt the proliferation of leukemia -
James Nolan, teaching students to teach -
David Lane, dedicated student, hardworking mechanical engineer -
Tricia Miller, teacher of the year -
Antony Toczek, using state-of-the-art technology and partnerships to study drugs that halt the proliferation of leukemia -
Steve Garguilo, connecting innovative thinkers across the world -
Shveta Dogra, educating her fellow students with her own dedication and passion to help others -
Dr. C. Preston Scoboria, math, physics expert still motivating students after 35 years -
Dr. Simon Bronner, distinguished Folklore and American Studies professor -
Theresa Bonk, providing students with developmental growth opportunities -
Dr. Stephen Cimbala, inspiring faculty member and military strategy expert -
Emily Kaplan, award-winning sports journalist -
Melissa Miner, nursing school campus coordinator -
Dr. John Horgan, internationally renowned expert on the psychology of terrorism -
Terry Chandler, head chef dedicated to helping others -
Mandy Marquardt, driven athlete and diabetes advocate -
Dr. Kevin Houser, inspiring & lighting up lives one class at a time -
Yong Tang, using education to fight poverty and enrich his students’ lives -
Karen Bierman, devoted proponent for at-risk children -
Gregory F. Flemming, groundbreaking executive making an impact after retirement -
Amanda González-Ortiz, promoting leadership and altruism at Penn State Berks -
Dr. Laura Guertin, employing the knitting community to lend a hand locally and globally -
Tom “Lefty” McIntyre, inspiring benevolences through his own altruism -
Diane Shorter, employing the knitting community to lend a hand locally and globally -
Carol Jackson, embodiment of Penn State pride for more than 45 years -
Dr. Collins Airhihenbuwa, advocating equity and health in African nations -
Judith F. Kroll, distinguished linguist known internationally for bilingual research -
Dr. Jawaid Haider, pioneering research on architectural design for children’s museums and other learning institutions -
Michael Gottfried, humanitarian devoted to literacy, education and self-improvement in rural Africa -
Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, prominent authority on food and nutrition committed to cardiovascular research -
Elliot Abrams, award-winning meteorologist inspiring continued research -
Melissa Marshall, passionate about facilitating effective communication -
Dr. Susan Russell, creating social change through theatre and conversation -
Beth Collier, dedicated member of Altoona’s Housing and Food Services -
Steve McCurry, award-winning photojournalist documenting international conflict and culture -
Seth Miller, seeking freedom for individuals who are wrongfully imprisoned -
Dr. Elinor Madigan, translating IT expertise into community solutions -
Consuelo De Moraes, sniffing out malaria to improve health in developing countries -
John Sanchez, celebrating Native American cultures -
Kristen Roth, excelling in the classroom and on the court -
Judge Cheryl Allen , Pennsylvania Superior Court judge steadfast in promoting justice -
Natalie Dell, won the bronze-medal in rowing at the 2012 London Olympics -
Matt Brezina, turning a software startup company into Apple’s chief rival -
Rose Snyder, excelling in the classroom and on the field -
Dr. Nicholas Rowland, founded the Undergraduate Social Science Research Lab -
Dr. David Han, top ranked physician making significant contributions to healthcare reform -
Jared Yarnall-Schane & Engineers Without Borders, implementing sustainable engineering projects in developing countries -
Matt Jones, founded Poverty Resolutions to raise awareness and combat poverty in Haiti -
Andrew Jones, founded Poverty Resolutions to raise awareness and combat poverty in Haiti -
Dr. Cheston Berlin, Jr., recognized as a “founding father” of pediatric clinical pharmacology -
Jim Adair, developed “Nano-Jackets” to enhance cancer treatments -
Lydia Abdullah, advancing Penn State’s diversity mission -
Margaret Maher, coordinating with NASA to bring space exploration to life for students -
Laura March, galvanized the Penn State community to support the annual Blue Out -
Dr. Kyle Peck, coordinating with NASA to bring space exploration to life for students -
Sienna George, helping to bring clean water to Honduran and Panamanian communities -
Meagan Hopkins, Army ROTC member with a penchant for selfless service and personal courage -
Dr. Vince Moss, healing patients from Afghanistan to New York -
Dr. Linda Collins, addressing the prevention of behavioral problems -
Dr. David Riley, solving sustainability challenges around the world -
Michael Paul, leading a Penn State team working to land a robot on the moon -
Dr. Vance Moss, healing patients from Afghanistan to New York -
Kathy Krinks, finding homes for Penn State’s students each year -
David Manos, facilitating logistics for University Park's large-scale events -
Dr. Cathy Bowen, committed to helping students and community through tax assistance program -
Dr. David Aurentz, industrial scientist with an unyielding dedication to students -
Lindsey Graybill , excelling in the classroom and on the field -
Dr. Brian Rabian & The Psychological Clinic, providing health services to the State College community -
Daehee Park, taking his entrepreneurial spirit from the classroom to business -
Al Matyasovsky, developing solutions to measure waste reduction -
Danielle Lichliter, committed to serving others -
Cheryl Knobloch, developing tomorrow's women engineers -
Michelle Kline, crossing geographic boundaries with World Campus -
Mark Hlavacik, revived the Penn State Debate Society -
Denise Gladd, inspiring World Campus’ adult learners -
Dr. O. Richard Bundy, serves as director of the Penn State Blue Band -
Celiena Bady, encouraging diversity on and off campus -
Dr. Richard Alley, received the Nobel Peace Prize for work on climate change -
Jordyn Colao, utilizing the Miss Pennsylvania title to educate the public on heart health -
Stuart Shapiro, galvanized the Penn State community to support the annual Blue Out -
John Urschel, excelling in the classroom and on the field
May our lives but swell thy fame,
Dear old State, dear old State.Fred Lewis Pattee, 1901