March 2025 Alumni Newsletter

ALUMNI LEADERS PANEL

We were thrilled to welcome five distinguished Penn State Lehigh Valley alumni back to campus for our inaugural Alumni Leaders Panel—a first-of-its-kind initiative presented by the Alumni Relations and Career Strategy departments.

Thank you to Adam Abgott '24, Trinity Affuso '24, Erica Hughes '19, Dakota Hugo '20, and Jacinda Arzuaga '21, for sharing your valuable insights and contributing to this meaningful event. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus in the future!

STUDENT & ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Student and Alumni Mixer at the end of February! Presented by Alumni Relations and the Business Society, this event provided a valuable opportunity for our students to connect with accomplished Penn State alumni and local business partners, fostering meaningful career connections that extend beyond our campus.

A special thank you to Michael J. Krajsa '75 and Noah Nealon '16 for returning to campus and making such significant contributions to the event’s success. Your support and engagement were instrumental in creating an impactful experience for our students!

We look forward to more events that bring together our alumni and students to build lasting connections and career opportunities.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

We are thrilled to announce that the nomination period for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards will open on April 1, 2025!

This prestigious recognition celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Penn State Lehigh Valley alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields and communities.

Stay tuned for further details and get ready to nominate a deserving Penn State Lehigh Valley alumnus for this special honor!

PARADE OF SHAMROCKS

A big thank you to the dedicated members of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Society and the PSAA Lehigh Valley Chapter for their enthusiastic participation in the Parade of Shamrocks. Your support, spirit, and pride in representing Penn State are truly appreciated. Thank you for joining us in celebrating this festive occasion and for showcasing your commitment to our community!

PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

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Join our community of alumni and friends today! For more than 150 years, we have been keeping alumni connected to the University and to each other. 

Being a member of the Alumni Association:

• Connects you to a network of more than 775,000 Penn Staters worldwide
• Gives you exclusive perks including the Penn Stater magazine
• Supports networking, career and mentoring programs, and events including THON and Homecoming
• See more member benefits

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Alumni Relations provides opportunities for alumni to support the campus through advocacy, philanthropy, and student career preparation by providing expertise, mentoring, and internships. Current students become involved in these activities through the Blue & White Society to help them grow into engaged alumni.

For more information about Penn State Lehigh Valley alumni activities, contact Abigayle Kaiser, interim alumni relations coordinator, at agk5151@psu.edu.

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