This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through social media. John discusses the strides the chapter has made and how the group unites Penn Staters, shares his own Penn State story, and much more. Learn more by visiting the chapter's website. For more alumni stories, visit pennstate...
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This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through social media. John discusses the strides the chapter has made and how the group unites Penn Staters, shares his own Penn State story, and much more. Learn more by visiting the chapter's website. For more alumni stories, visit pennstate...
In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Joe Apgar (’08 Bus), CEO of Pelotonia. During his senior year at Penn State, Joe was diagnosed with testicular cancer. After his recovery, he began riding and fundraising for Pelotonia, a nonprofit founded in 2008 to support lifesaving cancer research. After earning his finance degree in 2008, Joe joined Rockbridge Capital, where he focused on capital raising and strategic initiatives, and co-founded RTRX, a leadership event ce...
The People of Penn State
This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through social media. John discusses the strides the chapter has made and how the group unites Penn Staters, shares his own Penn State story, and much more. Learn more by visiting the chapter's website. For more alumni stories, visit pennstate...
