Alumni & Friends
Keep your connection to the Honors College strong.
You are part of a network of more than 18,000 alumni covering all 50 states and many countries around the world. Whether you graduated last year or as a University Scholar in 1987, you are a Scholar alumnus and a valuable part of this community. Your investment of time and talent ensures the extraordinary gift of a Schreyer education is kept alive for generations to come.
The Scholar Alumni Society
The Scholar Alumni Society engages fellow alumni and supports current Scholars. As part of the society, you can volunteer throughout the year, attend alumni events, or help lead the society as a board or committee member.
You will benefit from the fulfilling interactions with current Scholars as well as the ongoing connection with other Scholar Alumni in many fields.
Join the Scholar Alumni Society TodayVolunteer Opportunities
Scholar Alumni have an incredible impact on the Schreyer experience for future and current Scholars. You can make a meaningful difference no matter your graduation date or where you live. We can help you find the volunteer opportunity that fits your needs and level of time commitment.
Give to Schreyer
Your gift can change lives and make an Honors College education possible for a student who otherwise may not be able to attend. You can finance a trip abroad that will transform a student's worldview forever. You can contribute to the longevity and vitality of the College, ensuring that unique and distinctive opportunities currently available to Scholars will be available for generations to come. Or you can support a Scholar who experiences unexpected financial hurdles to finishing their degree.
The need is great — give to the Schreyer Honors College today and make a difference.
Stay Connected
This is your community — and staying connected with the Schreyer Honors College is what keeps it alive. One of the best ways to stay connected with the College and Scholar Alumni is to add the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State to your educational profile on LinkedIn.
You can also stay up to date on the great things Scholars and Scholar Alumni are doing in the world by following the resources below.
Alumni Events
More Alumni EventsJan
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Schreyer Books with the Dean: Field Notes from an Extinction
Date & Time: January 5, 2027, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
Jan
19
Schreyer Books with the Dean: Click
Date & Time: January 19, 2027, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Following the Gong
Following the Gong is a show that features conversations with Scholar Alumni and friends with stories and advice on how to maximize your Scholar experience, prepare for your career and further education, and make new connections with a strong network of Scholar Alumni that blazed the trail before you.
Episodes are available on major platforms.
Listen to Following the GongExcellence in Action
Scholar Alumni gain recognition in the wider world for being leaders, trailblazers, and innovators who shape the future. Each year, the Schreyer Honors College community recognizes a number of Scholar Alumni for their professional achievements and contributions to society.
Get in Touch
We'd love to talk with you about how you can support current Scholars through philanthropy or volunteer opportunities.
Sean Goheen
- Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Make an appointment to discuss: Alumni volunteer opportunities
