Happy New Year, Charleston Penn Staters! 
As we step into a new year, we’re excited to bring the Blue & White energy to every corner of the Lowcountry. January kicks off with opportunities to give back at our Lions for a Cause Food Bank volunteer event, get creative together at Park Circle Ceramics, and help shape what’s next for our chapter by joining the board, a committee, or our new Chapter Ambassador team.



With more than 1,500 Penn State alumni from Walterboro to Moncks Corner and Mount Pleasant to Edisto, we’re building a stronger Penn State family right where you live. Whether you want to lead, support, host something casual, or simply connect alumni in your area, there’s a place for you. We can’t wait to see you, serve together, and show our Penn State pride in 2026. We Are! 💙🤍

Lions for a Cause: Food Bank Volunteer Morning This Saturday 💙 🤍

Join fellow Penn State alumni, friends, and families for a meaningful morning of service at the Lowcountry Food Bank this Saturday, January 24, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to help sort and pack food that directly supports neighbors across the Lowcountry and we’d love to do it together as a Blue & White crew.

Wear your Penn State gear, bring your energy, and feel free to make it a family affair. We’re happy to sign off on volunteer hours for children. It’s a great way to give back, connect with local alumni, and start the year doing something that truly makes a difference. Let’s show the Lowcountry how Penn Staters serve. We Are!

Get Creative with Penn Staters at Park Circle Ceramics


Join us for a relaxed, hands-on afternoon of creativity at Park Circle Ceramics on Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who hasn’t touched clay since elementary school, this is all about trying something new, having fun, and connecting with fellow alumni.


Come solo, we’ll be there to welcome you, or bring friends and make it a social outing. It’s a great chance to unwind, create something unique, and enjoy the Lowcountry arts scene with a Blue & White twist. No pressure, just good company, creativity, and a little Penn State pride. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Help Us Build the Penn State Family in the Lowcountry 💙🤍


Looking for a fun, meaningful way to stay connected to Penn State and fellow alumni in the Lowcountry? We’re building a welcoming, energetic team of board members, committee volunteers, and chapter ambassadors to help create events, connections, and community for more than 1,500 local Penn Staters.

No heavy time commitment, just bring your ideas, your Penn State pride, and your desire to help build something special.


Interested? Complete our interest form here:

Become a Penn State Chapter Ambassador 💙🤍

From Walterboro to Moncks Corner, North Mount Pleasant to Edisto (and everywhere in between), we’re building a team of Chapter Ambassadors to help us spread the Blue & White spirit across the region and reach alumni we don’t always get to see.

Being a Chapter Ambassador is low-commitment, high-impact. It’s not a heavy lift or time-consuming, think simple, fun connections like hosting a pop-up happy hour, a casual potluck, or helping gather local alumni when something is happening near you. You won’t be doing this alone; we’ll support you with ideas, promotion, and the backing of a fun, engaged chapter.

If you love Penn State, enjoy bringing people together, and want to help create a true Penn State family right where you live, this is a great way to get involved. Help us show up in every corner of the Lowcountry. We will have an Ambassador virtual meeting in February to get things started, join today! We Are! 💙🤍

Contact us at PennStateCharleston@gmail.com