Penn State Alumni Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

The 5th Annual Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation Gala is happening on June 12th, 2026! This year it will be taking place at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

Prepare for another unforgettable night filled with sports legends, special guests, delicious food, and cocktails — all for a meaningful cause.

In honor of Karli Short, daughter of Brandon Short, former PSU and NFL Football player and Penn State Board Trustee, and her unborn child whom we lost to gun violence last September. The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Scholarship Fund was started in her memory.

The Scholarship Fund will support students at Penn State Greater Allegheny, located in our hometown of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The endowment will assist students with financial needs who have been affected by gun violence.

Tickets and auction information can be found at ksbt26.givesmart.com

Looking to travel with other Penn State Alumni, attend the Travel Showcase this evening to learn more about Penn State Alumni Association trips!

Our 2027 alumni travel lineup is almost here!

Want the inside scoop before you book? Join our FREE Virtual Travel Showcase to hear directly from our travel team and trusted tour operators. Get a closer look at destinations, ask questions, and find the trip that’s right for you.

📆 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🔗https://cvent.me/W3klGy

Join fellow Penn Staters for Raise the Bar, a new event series from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings Penn State faculty out of the classroom and into local social venues for engaging conversations with alumni.

Pittsburgh Raise the Bar:
May 26, 7–9 p.m.
Bar Marco (Union Hall)
2216 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

At this event, hear from Luiz “Pepe” Barcellos during “Brazilian Music Immersion,” a conversation about samba’s Afro-Brazilian rhythms and the rise of bossa nova, with stories and hands-on activities exploring music at the intersection of culture and global traditions.

The evening will feature a short talk, an open Q&A session, and a casual conversation with fellow alumni in a relaxed setting.

Tickets are $25 and include admission plus one complimentary beverage ticket.

Space is limited—register today: https://alumni.psu.edu/raise-the-bar/

The Pittsburgh Raise the Bar is on May 26!

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Drew!

STAYING IN PA!

Drew Allar → Steelers

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The winner of your 2026 Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race at the NFL Draft is the ! Competing against Swoop, Steely and Roc, The Nittany Lion ran away with the race!

We Are... In Pittsburgh! NFL Draft Party

An Exclusive evening on April 23 benefitting Penn State Football Student-Athletes

The 2nd Annual We Are in Pittsburgh event will brings together Pittsburgh business leaders and Penn State alumni for an exclusive evening of access, connection, and impact.

This event features Head Coach Matt Campbell, Coach Terry Smith, Penn State Football staff and notable Penn State Football lettermen and Pittsburgh Steeler, Pat Freiermuth in a structured, premium environment designed to unite the Penn State community in support of our Penn State Football student-athletes.

This is a ticketed event. To RSVP: https://charity.pledgeit.org/wearepittsburgh

This event is not hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter.

WE ARE still looking for a few more passionate Penn Staters to join our Board so we extended the submission deadline!
If you've been wondering how you could get more involved with the OLDEST and LARGEST Chapter in the Penn State Alumni Association, now is your chance! We currently have some openings on our Board of Directors and are accepting applications. If you're interested in any of these positions, please email your resume and a short overview of your experience and interest to us at [email protected] by April 24. We will be reviewing applicants and scheduling interviews in the days following.

Full descriptions of the open positions are in the post.