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!
Podcasting since 2021 • 125 episodes
The People of Penn State
Latest Episodes
Football Letter Podcast: Steven Williams ’14g
A highly accomplished player and coach, Steven Williams ’14g spent several seasons in Happy Valley (2012-15), serving as an offensive and defensive assistant and assistant strength and conditioning coach. With the Nittany Lions, he created week...
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23:31
Football Letter Podcast: Lehigh Valley Chapter
Volunteer leaders Joe Huxta ’71 and Michael Turk ’87 have deep ties to Penn State and possess a strong sense of volunteerism, especially with wanting to give back to the University and our alumni. In overseeing our Lehigh Valley Cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:59
Episode 94–Turning Concepts into Connections with Laura McKinney
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Laura McKinney (’20 Com), founder of StrataBrand.After graduating amid a global pandemic, Laura took the skills she developed at Penn State to New York City, wher...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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22:58
Football Letter Podcast: Janelle Rushton ’15
This week's episode features Janelle Rushton ’15, longtime volunteer leader for our Philadelphia Chapter and current president-elect of our H&HD Alumni Society. Janelle discussed her path to becoming a Penn Stater, the mission o...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:05
Episode 93–Riding for a Cure with Joe Apgar
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 fund...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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37:29
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