2025 Class Gift Announcement
Class gifts at Penn State date back to 1861, when the graduating class gifted a portrait of the university’s first president, Evan Pugh. Today, this…
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The Return of Operation Santa
For over a century, the United States Postal Service has run a program through which people can officially write letters to Santa Claus — and…
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Teach For America: How PSU Grads Are Giving Back
As many college seniors prepare for further schooling or start looking for post-grad jobs, some students are taking a different approach to their post-graduation plans….
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
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Arianna Del Valle: Brimming With Puerto Rican Pride
Growing up in the small surf town of Rincon, Puerto Rico, Arianna Del Valle’s graduating class consisted of just 30 students. Del Valle saw the…
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Stories Behind Why We THON
With THON only a few short days away, it’s important to be reminded why we THON and the true meaning behind the 46-hour dance marathon….
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Giving Thanks and Giving Back
No matter what you choose to get involved with, someone out there could always use a little extra help, care and love. You can spread your love and joy to those who need some cheer this holiday season!
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