The People of Penn State
Welcome to The People of Penn State, the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association sharing the stories of Nittany Lions making an impact on the world.
Hosted by Katie Farnan ’19, each episode features conversations with Penn Staters who are making their mark in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. From career journeys to personal milestones, discover the experiences, ideas, and connections that make the Penn State community so special.
Wherever life takes Penn Staters, there’s always a story worth sharing.
The People of Penn State
Latest Episodes
Episode 118–Educational Equity and the Black Alumni Reunion with Forrest Coley
In this special episode of The People of Penn State, we talk with Forrest Coley '85 HHD, '90g Bus, a member of the Educational Equity Advisory Board, about the University’s Office of Educational Equity and his participation in P...
Episode 117–Behind the Scenes at ESPN with Amanda Gifford Lockwood
In this episode, we chat with Amanda Gifford Lockwood ’04 Com, Edu, a senior vice president of production at ESPN, where she helps lead coverage of some of the network’s biggest sporting events.Amanda reflects on her time at Penn ...
Episode 116–The Family Plan with Jared Freid
This week, we chat with Jared Freid ’07 Bus, a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and author known for his sharp, relatable take on dating, relationships, and everyday life. But comedy wasn’t always the plan. After graduating from...
Episode 115–From Human Doing to Human Being with Jim Minarik
Jim Minarik ’75 Bus, ’77 MBA is an author, investor, board member, and CEO coach who began his entrepreneurial journey as a Penn State student. After a 25-year career as a CEO, Jim went on to create Sound United, a billion-dollar global home au...
Episode 114–607 West College Avenue with Mattie Leon
In this episode, we chat with Mattie Leon ’09 A&A, a soulful folk singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario, whose journey from student-athlete to musician has taken him far from the golf course and back to Penn State in an unexpected...
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