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The People of Penn State

Penn State Alumni Association
Penn State
Penn State University
Football
Alumni Association
State College
Penn State Alumni Association
Weather
Entertainment Industry
Lehigh Valley Chapter Of the Penn State Alumni Association
Pelotonia
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Journalism
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Penn State Football
Environmental Education
Audrey Delight
Artsquest
I Am Who I Am
Nike
ECM Therapeutics

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'l... more

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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 Penn State Behrend, where she ea... more

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 attend Penn State — and why chan... more

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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. 

Brian reflects on his time... more

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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 experiences led him to his current ro... more

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Brian Kappel
Penn State alumnus, visual artist and muralist
Self-employed artist; former Nike designer
Episode: Episode 107–Simplism: Finding Creativity in Chaos with Brian Kappel
Cade Miller
2024 graduate, Belisario College of Communications, journalism; Associate Director of Admissions at Shepherd University
Shepherd University
Episode: Episode 106–All Roads Lead Back to Penn State with Cade Miller
Katie Collins
Penn State alumna, Co-founder of ECM Therapeutics and Abigail Collins
ECM Therapeutics; Abigail Collins
Episode: Episode 105–Science, Style, and Entrepreneurship with Katie Collins
Cheryl Nelson
Broadcast meteorologist and founder of Prepare with Cher
Prepare with Cher
Episode: Episode 104–Prepare with Cher with Cheryl Nelson
Kennedy White
2023 graduate from the Belisario College of Communications with a degree in public relations; author of I Am Who I Am
Penn State Alumni Association / Author
Episode: Episode 103–A Story for Every Voice with Kennedy White
Kassie Hilgert
President and CEO of ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest
Episode: Episode 102–Where Creativity Meets Community with Kassie Hilgert '97
Mohan Sivaloganathan
Founder and culture shaper at Harmonious Leadership
Harmonious Leadership
Episode: Episode 101–Making a Social Impact with Mohan Sivaloganathan
Mason Reber
The man behind the Nittany Lion suit for three years
Nittany Lion, Penn State student (Civil Engineering) and Army ROTC cadet
Episode: Episode 100–The Symbol of Our Best with Mason Reber
Tara Bandy
2003 Penn State graduate and Communications Chair of the Vermont Chapter
Vermont Penn State Alumni Chapter
Episode: Football Letter Podcast Episode: Tara Bandy ’03

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Katie Farnham
Host of The People of Penn State Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great content

    I love the content of these podcasts but I think the sound quality could be improved. The interviewer sounds like he is very far from the microphone and interviewees come across much louder and clearer. It makes it extremely difficult to listen on air pods due to the sound variation.

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    fairfield chick
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  • Great Start!

    Couldn’t have picked a better first guest to get this Podcast started! Enjoyed hearing from Jake, and learning about his incredible story. And the Ability Athletic Program that PSU has to assist student-athletes with a handicap.

    We Are!

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    Supt3100
    United States5 years ago

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Showcases strong community and mentorship themes that help listeners feel connected to campus.
Listeners appreciate varied guest backgrounds and stories from Penn State alumni.
Guests' practical career insights and alumni-network focus are frequently highlighted as a strength.
Some指出 audio balance issues in some episodes affect listening experience.

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Football Letter Podcast: Brian Shaunessy ’86
Q: Brian, how did Penn State become the school for you, and what drew you to the university?
Brian explains that after moving to the area, he attended watch parties and a summer picnic, which led to his involvement at a board level; his early participation naturally progressed into taking on leadership roles such as social chair, vice president, and eventually president of the Triangle Chapter.
Episode 93–Riding for a Cure with Joe Apgar
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about your time at Barron and how it shaped your path to Penn State?
Joe explains Barron provided the smaller, community-focused setting that helped him build a solid academic foundation and ultimately transition to University Park, highlighting the comfort of a middle ground between a small campus and a large university.
Football Letter Podcast: Bethany Pace ’95, ’98g
Q: What was your favorite class at Penn State as a student?
Her favorite class was COM 260, the gateway for journalism majors, taught by Thomas Berner, which solidified her path in journalism and pride in completing the major.
Football Letter Podcast: Jim Keib ’11g
Q: What advice would you give to alumni looking to get involved?
Jim advocates using the Penn State Alumni webpage to find nearby chapters, noting that many chapters maintain social channels and that involvement should be accessible and welcoming, with opportunities to participate without mandatory financial commitments.
Football Letter Podcast: Jim Keib ’11g
Q: How has the Syracuse chapter adapted its activities over time?
The chapter shifted from a football-centric group to a more diverse set of local activities, including charitable events and community outreach, while continuing to host watch parties that work around other local college football. This adaptation aimed at creating value and easier participation for alumni.

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The show features Penn State alumni from a wide range of fields—arts, education, business, sports, science, and nonprofit leadership—sharing career journeys, community impact, and lifelong Wolf Pack connections. Episodes spotlight personal narratives, mentorship, and practical wisdom for students and graduates, with recurring themes of staying connected to Penn State, building alumni networks, and turning passions into impactful work. A notable through-line is harnessing creativity, leadership, and collaboration to fuel community engagement, often highlighting multi-generational ties and campus memories that resonate with a broad alumni base.

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2. Cade Miller
3. Katie Collins
4. Cheryl Nelson
5. Kennedy White
6. Kassie Hilgert
7. Mohan Sivaloganathan
8. Mason Reber

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