by rah5329 | Nov 13, 2024 | Inspiring Women Spotlight, Women You Should Know
After touring the University Park campus, Nicole Reed Fry ’05 ’08g knew that Penn State was the right university for her. I thought: “The campus is beautiful, and Penn State offers everything. If I can’t find what I’m looking for here, I probably won’t find it...
by rah5329 | Aug 5, 2024 | Inspiring Women Spotlight
Not knowing if she wanted to attend college, Cheryl Bean ’80 Ag decided to enter the workforce after graduating high school and soon found herself feeling unmotivated and unhappy. She said, “My boss at the time, Bill Sellers, noticed this change and encouraged me to...
by rah5329 | Apr 22, 2024 | Inspiring Women Spotlight
Lee Beard, an honorary Penn State alumna, is a certified public accountant, former banker, and currently serves as a trustee for the Victory Funds. Although she is an alumna of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting, she...
by rah5329 | Mar 8, 2024 | Inspiring Women Spotlight
Angelique Bacon-Woodard ’96 M.Ed ’01 D.Ed. came from humble beginnings, and she credits her character to a childhood spent within a military household, multi-ethnic surroundings, and diverse communities. Angelique was born in Limestone, Maine to a large, loving...
by rah5329 | Feb 2, 2024 | Inspiring Women Spotlight
As a longtime supporter of Penn State and the College of the Liberal Arts, a dedicated volunteer, and an advocate for various nonprofits, Sue Paterno ’62 LIB seemed like the perfect person to feature in the inaugural Inspiring Women Spotlight. She first came to Penn...
