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...
Brian Shaunessy knows the Penn State experience well, having attended Penn State Brandywine and University Park. A 1986 graduate of the Smeal College of Business, Shaunessy danced in THON as a student and has stayed involved with local chapters as an alumnus. Currently, he serves as president of our Triangle Chapter in North Carolina, which received this year’s Fundraising Award for providing relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene last year. Learn more on the chapter’s website and Faceb...
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...
