The Philadelphia chapter has
a long history and a bright future! 

It is the dedication and enthusiasm of active Penn Staters that has helped the Chapter have an impact in Philadelphia. Dating back to 1924, the Chapter has maintained a high level of commitment to carry out the mission of the Penn State Alumni Association:  

To connect alumni to the University and to each other, to provide valued services to members, and to support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service.

The end of World War II proved to be the catalyst to add women and young alumni to the Chapter’s membership directory. Since that time, the Chapter  strives to accomplish its own mission, visions, and goals of:

“uniting and maintaining a network of Penn State alumni, while giving back to the community, providing scholarship, demonstrating pride, and promoting Penn State in the Philadelphia area.”

This mission has been carried out in most recent years by increasing membership to over 180 active members and engaging in spirit activities such as; Tail Great and Bowl Game parties. Community service events have included benefit dinners for worthy charities and foundations as well as the creation of the Liberty Ball, A Knight for the Kids^TM , which fundraises for the Hershey Medical Center through donations to the Penn State Dance Marathon. Student outreach occurs through the annual Student Send Off held to welcome the newest members of the Penn State family each fall before they attend their first classes. Professional Development initiatives have included home buying workshops, relationship building seminars, and business card exchanges.

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