Amanda Smith graduated from Penn State in the fall of 2005 with degrees in Biology and Secondary Science Education, and a minor in Ecology. Amanda is currently the Director of K-12 Engagement at Penn State. Before working at Penn State, Amanda taught Biology for eight years and provided research experiences for her students. Ever since […]
Alumni Spotlight- College of Nursing
Alexis Fenstermacher graduated from the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing in 2020. She currently works as a Professional Staff Nurse in the Trauma ICU at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Alexis knew since high school that nursing felt right for her. She had enjoyed hands on work, working with people, and taking care of others. […]
Alumni Spotlight – College of Engineering
Julia Soalheiro graduated from the Penn State College of Engineering in the spring of 2020 with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering. She currently is working with GE Aviation as a Materials Application Engineer working on Legacy military jet engines. Julia always knew Penn State was her dream school. Her older sister attended Penn […]
Alumni Spotlight- College of Education
Monique Cottman graduated from Penn State in 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education and minors in English, African American Studies, and Educational Theory and Policy. Monique is currently a sixth-grade teacher in the Iowa City School District. When she is not teaching, she is involved in the local teacher’s union as the union’s Vice […]
Alumni Spotlight- College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Eduardo Granata-Rodriguez graduated from Penn State in the spring of 2019 from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences with a degree in Energy Engineering. He also graduated with minors in Environmental Engineering and Italian. He is currently an Administrative Support Assistant for the Center for Engineering Outreach and Inclusion in the College of Engineering. […]
Alumni Spotlight- Smeal College of Business
Melissa Schipke graduated from Penn State in 2009 with degrees in Marketing, and Advertising & Public Relations, as well as a minor in International Business. Currently, Melissa is the CEO and Founder of her tech company, Tassl. Outside of work, Melissa also has been very involved with Penn State Alumni. She has sat on the […]
Alumni Spotlight – College of Arts & Architecture
Allison Keilman graduated from Penn State in 2009 with a degree in Art and a minor in International Studies. In her Art program, she had a concentration in Drawing and Painting. Since graduating from Penn State, Allison attended graduate school and got a master’s degree in Arts Management, started selling some of her paintings, serves […]
Meet a New Penn State Blogger: Julia
Hi! My name is Julia Darling and I am a senior, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. I am originally from the Rochester, NY area and ended up at Penn State University Park because of the amazing campus environment and all of the various opportunities Penn State has to offer. This is my last […]