Penn State Alumni Association – Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

Founded in 1898, The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association was the first regional chapter at Penn State. The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter promotes Penn State pride in Pittsburgh with social events, community service projects, leadership / networking events, scholarships and great family events.

Upcoming Events

HHD Alumni Brunch in Pittsburgh

Ben Niebel
April 24, 2024

Join Nicole Webster, Health & Human Development’s (HHD’s) inaugural associate dean of faculty affairs and diversity, equity, and inclusion, when she hosts a special alumni brunch […]

Spring Fling Happy Hour

Ben Niebel
April 24, 2024

Join us at Cork Harbour Pub on Thursday May 23 from 6pm-8pm for the Spring Fling Happy Hour! Meet and reconnect with other Penn State alumni […]

We have been recognized as a Group of Distinction at the Elm Level by the Penn State Alumni Association for 2024!

The Elm Level is the highest tier of excellence for affiliate groups in the PSAA and WE ARE so proud to be among them!

As Women's History Month comes to a close, we want

As Women's History Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the women who work to make the Penn State Alumni Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter a success through leading our chapter, planning events, sending our communications, and serving as liaisons to the alumni and students. Head over to our page on Facebook and check out the caption of each photo to learn more about these amazing women.

1) Kristen Conti - Chapter President
2) Kathy Kasperik - Immediate Past President
3) Stefanie Santo - Director of Finance for THON Alumni Committee
4) Julie Pichora - Secretary
5) Brittany Lesko - Young Alumni Committee Chair
6) Shelby Schneider Wherry - Communications Manager
7) Sarah Kutchko - Board Member At Large

We wanted to give a shout out to our primary 2023

We wanted to give a shout out to our primary 2023 game watch partner @gristhouse. Throughout the 2023 Penn State Football season, each week during the game, $1 from each purchase of a featured beer would get donated towards our Franco Harris Memorial FastStart Endowment. They were able to donate an amazing $1,535 to the endowment! Thank you to Grist House and all of you who watched a game there and bought a beverage. We appreciate their partnership and hope to continue watching Penn State Football with you in 2024.

Your chapter board was celebrating a great time at

Your chapter board was celebrating a great time at the @bluewhiteballpgh and ecstatic about the incredible amount we raised for THON and Four Diamonds that evening! We thank everyone who joined us this year. If you missed out we really hope you'll join us next year in a great event and raise money for a fantastic cause.

Do you need to buy Easter candy? We are fundraisin

ICYMI: @pennstatealums is running their Membership

ICYMI: @pennstatealums is running their Membership Madness deal right now until April 8. If you are thinking about purchasing or renewing your membership, now is a great time!

Purchase or renew your annual membership today for 50% off ➡️: https://www.alumni.psu.edu/s/1218/16/interior.aspx?pgid=5514

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What an incredible evening For The Kids! Last nigh

What an incredible evening For The Kids! Last night at our 15th Annual @bluewhiteballpgh we raised over $39,000 for @pennstatethon and @fourdiamonds.

Thank you to all those who attended, donated, participated in the silent auction and joined us for a great time.

A special thanks to @tuckhaas23, our guest of honor who shared his story with us.

We even had a surprise proposal as part of the evening a congratulations to the happy couple!

#FTK #thon #pennstate #bluewhite #forthekids #EmbraceYourStory

A couple of weeks ago there was an open house for

We joined the @pennstatepgh Franco Harris Pittsbur

We joined the @pennstatepgh Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State for an Open House where around 100 Penn Staters got to come in and see the newly dedicated Center named for our friend Franco.
The Penn State Alumni Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter had the honor of announcing our commitment to a $25,000 endowment for the FastStart Program, which matches first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds with alumni and faculty/staff mentors to help get their college experience off to a “fast start”. We were able to design the endowment to specifically support students at @pennstatega, where there are already 100 students enrolled in the program. And, with Dana’s blessing, we named it for Franco, to honor his passionate advocacy for the importance of mentorship.
Thanks to a matching contribution from the @pennstatealums this $50,000 endowment will help provide the critical support needed for these at-risk students to thrive.

One week away! RSVP by 2/14. You’re invited to t

One week away! RSVP by 2/14. You’re invited to the Pittsburgh Connect: Penn State Alumni Open House on Wednesday, February 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the newly renamed Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center. Join alumni and guests for an evening to mingle, enjoy light refreshments, hear from Penn State and PSAA leaders, and check out the new space dedicated to the Penn State and Pittsburgh icon, Franco Harris.

During the open house, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will present a check for the Franco Harris Memorial FastStart Program Endowment.

Pittsburgh Connect: Penn State Alumni Open House

When: Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.

Where: Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State (1435 Bedford Avenue, Floor A, Pittsburgh)

The event is co-hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State.

Space is limited – please RSVP by 2/14: https://forms.office.com/r/DLRFv6xVRS

Thank you and hope to see you there!

You’re invited to the Pittsburgh Connect: Penn S

Among many other things, Franco Harris was a true

It's Game Day Saturday! WE ARE watching the Peach

It's Game Day Saturday! WE ARE watching the Peach Bowl at our Official Game Watch Partner, the @gristhouse! Kickoff is at NOON and gates open at 11:30am. As always, food trucks @hummuspittsburgh will be there at noon and then @taqueriapastorcitopgh will be there a little later. Heaters will be set up around the outdoor seating to keep everyone warm.

Visit our Chapter table for some PSU swag and to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how to get more involved. We'll also have ticket info on hand for our 15th Annual @bluewhiteballpgh, coming up on March 9! We can't wait to see you there to close out the year with a win!

In just two days, WE ARE wrapping up an incredible

In just two days, WE ARE wrapping up an incredible season with our Offiicial Game Watch Partner, the @gristhouse, with the Peach Bowl on December 30th! Kickoff is at NOON and gates open at 11:30am. As always, food trucks @hummuspittsburgh will be there at noon and then @taqueriapastorcitopgh will be there a little later. Heaters will be set up around the outdoor seating to keep everyone warm.

Visit our Chapter table for some PSU swag and to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how to get more involved. We'll also have ticket info on hand for our 15th Annual @bluewhiteballpgh, coming up on March 9! We can't wait to see you there to close out the year with a win!

WE ARE wrapping up an incredible season with our O

WE ARE wrapping up an incredible season with our Offiicial Game Watch Partner, the @gristhouse, with the Peach Bowl on December 30th! Kickoff is at NOON and gates open at 11:30am. As always, food trucks (TBA) will be on site and heaters will be set up around the outdoor seating to keep everyone warm.

Visit our Chapter table for some PSU swag and to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how to get more involved. We'll also have ticket info on hand for our 15th Annnual @bluewhiteballpgh, coming up on March 9! We can't wait to see you there to close out the year with a win!

Shop small this holiday season with @popcornnation

Shop small this holiday season with @popcornnationinc! Enjoy small batch, farm-to-table popcorn shipped right to your door in a variety of delicious and unique flavors! Personalized labels and graphic tins in several sizes make great gifts for coworkers, teachers, & all of the special people on your list - especially the PSU tins!

20% of all sales now through 12/19 will support our Franco Harris Memorial FastStart Program Endowment, and orders will ship directly to you by Christmas! To order, scan the QR code or visit https://popcorn-nation.com/?ref=psu

Franco Harris will always be many things to many p

Franco Harris will always be many things to many people. To Penn Staters, he remains one of the most influential players to ever set foot on the field of Beaver Stadium. To Pittsburghers, he will always be a permanent and legendary piece of Steeler and NFL history. He was larger than life and a hometown hero; a celebrity in everyone's eyes but his own. He was strong & intelligent, but also quiet & gentle. He was a son, a brother, a husband, and a father. To us, he was a friend.

Something for which Franco should be remembered most is his mentorship. Franco thrived in settings where he could help, teach, and guide. He led by example, regularly demonstrating his dedication to volunteerism and service to his community. We have honored Franco's memory by naming our new FastStart Program Endowment for him. Learn more about FastStart and how you can become a mentor by visiting https://www.alumni.psu.edu/faststart.

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to #BeLikeFranco and make a $34.00 contribution to the endowment in his honor, ensuring he and we can continue to play a crucial role in the success of underrepresented first-year Penn State students into perpetuity.

It's the last regular season game and it's a big o

It's the last regular season game and it's a big one in prime time! It's @pennstatefball on a Friday night vs @msu_football at 7:30 PM at our game watch partners!

@gristhouse in Millvale and @deejaysbbq Ribs & Grille at their Wexford and Bridgeville locations will have on the game. There will also be game specials at each location!

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WE ARE ready for a big @pennstatefball game day Sa

WE ARE ready for a big @pennstatefball game day Saturday vs @rfootball at Noon at our game watch partners!

@gristhouse in Millvale (doors open at 11:30 AM), and @deejaysbbq Ribs & Grille at their Wexford and Bridgeville locations will have on the game. There will also be game specials at each location!

WE ARE doing a little #tbt to our Networking & Hea

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