Students and Dena Mather on stage with the Nittany Lion during Thon
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Transforming students' first year through the New Scholar Experience

Schreyer's New Scholar Experience extends support beyond orientation, pairing SHO TIME with a first-semester course that builds belonging, confidence, and the practical skills Scholars need to thrive at Penn State.

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Features

Dean Patrick Mather speaking with students during SHO TIME

A Message from Dean Patrick Mather

Greetings from 101 Atherton Hall! Do you like change? I do!
Cheryl Achterberg receiving her honorary alumna award

Former Schreyer Dean Cheryl Achterberg named honorary alumna

The inaugural dean of Schreyer Honors College awarded the title of honorary alumna is past May.

Stories

Schreyer Scholars tending to plants in the pocket garden

Scholars hungry to make a difference in the fight against food insecurity
Scholars Olivia DiPrinzio, Ben Lindgren, and Carolyn Mole at an overlook in New Zealand

Schreyer Scholars take their research overseas
Schreyer Alumna Alayna Auerbach with current Scholars at the Connect event

Alumni mentors come through for Scholars in many ways
Schreyer Scholar Lisa Wang posing on a bridge

An artistic approach to teaching and learning science
Schreyer courtyard

College Updates
Schreyer sign with pink flowers

Scholar Awards and Scholarships
A line drawing of Atherton Hall and Nittany Lion Shrine award

Scholar alumni awards
A collection of photos of Schreyer Scholars from 2023-24

Schreyer Snapshots