Penn State Behrend Alumni

WE ARE... Proud of Penn State Behrend Alumna, Dr. Cora MacBeth '96! 💙🤍

Cora MacBeth, director of the School of Science at , has been named a Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer Fellow. The program supports university administrators who have demonstrated exceptional ability.

Happy International Picnic Day! 🧺🌳

For generations, Wilson Picnic Grove has been a place where the Penn State Behrend community gathers, celebrates, and makes memories. While the pavilion remained much the same for decades, recent updates helped make the space more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone who visits.

The improvements included updated facilities, better lighting, a new roof, improved walkways, and new picnic tables. These enhancements reflect Penn State Behrend’s ongoing commitment to investing in campus spaces and ensuring they continue to serve students, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors for years to come.

Today, we celebrate Wilson Picnic Grove and the role it plays in bringing our community together. 💙

Do you have a favorite memory from Wilson Picnic Grove? Share it with us in the comments!

Last week, we gathered to celebrate and honor Penn State Behrend retirees and employees with 25 or more years of service.

Thank you for your years of service and for the legacy you have created at Behrend. We are grateful for all you have contributed to our campus community. 💙

Happy Pride Month!

This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ members of the Behrend community and beyond. We are proud of the diverse alumni, students, faculty, and staff who help make Behrend a welcoming and inclusive place for all.

WE ARE PROUD. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

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Behrend alumni continue to make an impact in countless industries. David Maynard's career journey spans some of the most exciting technological developments of the last half-century.

Read his story and see where a Behrend education can lead.

Penn State Behrend alumnus supported Apollo 13 mission | Penn State University Penn State aerospace engineering alumnus David Maynard built a career by solving problems no one had faced before. One early project: Keeping NASA’s astronauts alive.

Summer has arrived at Behrend, and campus is looking as beautiful as ever. 🌞🌿

From colorful flowers and peaceful pathways to stunning sunsets and familiar landmarks, there's no shortage of scenic views to enjoy this time of year.

Take a summer stroll through campus with us and share your favorite Behrend memories along the way. What's your favorite spot on campus? 💙🦁

Happy National Donut Day! 💙🍩

While donuts are getting all the attention today, Penn State Behrend alumni know there's another sweet treat that deserves a little recognition... grilled stickies!

Whether they were a part of a weekend tradition, study break or a meal shared with friends, grilled stickies have been a favorite for generations of Behrend students.

Alumni, help us settle the debate: Are you Team Donut or Team Grilled Sticky?

Tell us in the comments!

Have you had a graduation gown hanging in your closet? Give it a second life through Penn State Behrend’s Gowns for Grads program.

Penn State Behrend’s Gowns for Grads program gives graduation regalia a second life by helping support future graduates. If you have a gently used cap and gown from the past 10 years, please consider donating and making a difference for the next generation of Lions.

Your graduation day may be behind you, but your cap and gown can still be part of someone else’s Behrend Story. 🎓💙

Learn more at:

https://behrend.psu.edu/alumni/gowns-grads

🏀 💙🏀 There’s something special about coming home!

We recently welcomed Behrend Basketball alumni from 1976–1986 back to campus, traveling from across the country to reconnect, share stories, and relive the moments that shaped them.

The day was filled with laughter, a few happy tears, and a full-circle moment as current Behrend Basketball student-athletes led them on a campus tour—proving that while generations may change, the Behrend spirit doesn’t.

Together, they also honored the life and legacy of Ms. Sandra Edwards, whose guidance and belief in Penn State students left a lasting impact that continues to be felt decades later.

Thank you to our partners in Athletics for helping bring this special day to life—and to our alumni for reminding us what makes Behrend so meaningful.

Once a Lion, always a Lion. 🦁

Click in to watch the moment Julia receives the Alumni Achievement Award! WE ARE so proud to celebrate you, Julia!

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