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...
Dominic DeFreece ’01 has always been driven to give back and serve his community. The former sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves, DeFreece continues to make an impact as president of our Berks County Chapter. It's a family effort, as Dominic's wife, Mayleene ’01, herself a Penn State grad, serves as chapter vice president. They attended Penn State games and events as they raised their three children, Derek ’24, Isabella ’28 and Devin. Derek graduated last year from University Park, Isabella is...
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...
