The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Latest Episodes
Episode 109–Learning Undefeated with Jennifer Colvin
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Colvin ’97 Behrend, chief innovation officer at Learning Undefeated and self-described “crazy ideas captain....
Episode 108–Live from the Anchor Desk with Janelle Burrell
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Janelle Burrell '05 Lib, Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning anchor at CBS News Philadelphia. Janelle shares the story of how she almost didn’t attend Penn Stat...
Episode 107–Simplism: Finding Creativity in Chaos with Brian Kappel
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Brian Kappel ’98 A&A, whose creative career has taken him from Penn State to major brands like Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, ESPN, PlayStation, and more. Brian ...
Episode 106–All Roads Lead Back to Penn State with Cade Miller
In this episode, we talk with Cade Miller ’24 Com, Associate Director of Admissions at Shepherd University.Cade reflects on how his Penn State experience and involvement across campus shaped his path, how those experiences led him to his...
Episode 105–Science, Style, and Entrepreneurship with Katie Collins
In this episode, we talk with Katie Collins ’00 HHD, co-founder of both ECM Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company, and Abigail Collins, a collegiate apparel brand.Katie reflects on how her Penn State experience and time as a stud...
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