Greater,
Together.
Thanks to you, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence has raised more than $2.2 billion to Open Doors, Create Transformative Experiences, and Impact the World.
For a Greater Penn State
In 2016, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence invited supporters to become the University’s partners in evolving Penn State’s historic land-grant mission for twenty-first-century success by fulfilling the three core imperatives of a public university: Open Doors, Create Transformative Experiences, and Impact the World.
In typical “We Are” fashion, the Penn State community delivered. When the campaign ended on June 30, 2022, more than 697,000 donors had given to create A Greater Penn State and, in the process, set a new Penn State fundraising campaign record. The impact of A Greater Penn State has only just begun, but the generous support of the Penn State community is already transforming the futures of students, faculty, and communities across the Commonwealth.
Video Highlights
Campaign Imperative Videos
Open Doors
Private support is opening doors to a timely and affordable degree and a true Penn State experience for students like Alex John ’22.
Create Transformative Experiences
Study, work, and volunteerism abroad have shaped Elizabeth Powderly ’22 and Paul Nguyen M.D. ’22 into global leaders. Philanthropy is distinguishing Penn State through transformative experiences that go beyond the classroom, through a global perspective, readiness for the growing digital revolution, and an even deeper commitment to the arts and humanities.
Learn more about the Create Transformative Experiences Imperative
Impact the World
With support from alumni and friends, Penn State will impact the world by serving communities and fueling discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Student, alumni, and community entrepreneurs, including sisters Nicol Varona Cancelmo ’13 and Cory Varona ’11, ’18g and Kenneth Keitt ’19, are paving the way.
Campaign Celebration Event Highlights
A Greater Penn State takes center stage
On April 22, alumni and friends came together to celebrate the successes of A Greater Penn State, which, by that evening, had already surpassed its goal and raised $2,166,032,798. The event, held at the Bryce Jordan Center, was produced by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, the School of Theatre, and more than two hundred Penn State students.
Interested in reliving the entire night? Watch the entire event video on our YouTube channel.
- Rick Sokolov ’71
- Chair, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence