Advocate Penn State

"What's good for Pennsylvania is good for Penn State; What's good for Penn State is good for Pennsylvania." - President Neeli Bendapudi If you believe President Bendapudi, we encourage you to join us in our campaign for fairer funding for Penn State. 🔗 advocate.psu.edu

From internships and fellowships to real-world research opportunities, Penn State’s partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company is helping students gain hands-on experience in the future of nuclear energy. psu.edu/news/research/…?

From classroom to real-world forecasting, Penn State students from @PennStateEMS gain hands-on experience with Climavision's real-time radar data and expert insights. psu.edu/news/earth-and…?

The 1,500+ students graduating from @PSUWorldCampus range in age from 18 to 67, come from a variety of backgrounds, including military families, Pennsylvania residents, and international students. Dig into this semester's graduating class more below! psu.edu/news/world-cam…?

Some of our advocates added their own messages to their outreach to lawmakers during our Capital Day advocacy campaign. Check out how they personalized their advocacy!

For 19 weeks, 38 deputies from 21 counties trained at Penn State, ready to serve communities across Pennsylvania. psu.edu/news/outreach/…?

Where could you go with 400+ miles per gallon? The Penn State Shell Eco-Marathon Team broke the prior school record with 432.3 miles per gallon, placing them 4th overall at the event. psu.edu/news/engineeri…

Hands-on learning at Penn State better preps our students to make an impact on their future right away. From internships that shape career paths to moments that build community students are gaining real-world experience that goes beyond the classroom. psu.edu/news/administr…

It’s time to meet the students who will be leading YOUR advocacy efforts next year with Lion Caucus. We cannot wait to see how you put your mark on Lion Caucus and inspire your peers to stand up for Penn State!

.@psuworldcampus has surpassed 40,000 online graduates. Meet three alumni who said their degrees opened doors they were once told were closed to them. psu.edu/news/world-cam…

With House support, the bill moves to the Senate. If approved, Penn State gets its first funding boost since 2019, marking a key step in our historic state-university partnership.

Thanks to the National Science Foundation, @PSUBerks and Wyomissing Area High School inspire students and educators to create AI solutions for community challenges. psu.edu/news/berks/sto…?

And just like that … another year of Lion Caucus advocacy, fun, and engagement is in the books. From a record-breaking Fall Advocacy Festival to another successful Capital Day, these students never stopped speaking up for their peers. Ready to do it again next year?

Students showed up. Thousands spoke out. Now it’s your turn. Use your voice to help us advocate for crucial funding for Penn State and our students. Go to advocate.psu.edu to contact your lawmakers.

We were so excited to have more than 100 Commonwealth Campus students join us on Capital Day in Harrisburg last week! It is crucial that lawmakers hear from students about how the campus community impacts their district and why increased support is essential.

After nearly seven years of stagnant state funding, Penn State students from across the commonwealth brought a poignant message to lawmakers in Harrisburg on Capital Day: It’s time to increase state support for Penn State. psu.edu/news/administr…?

What a day! From the early morning bus ride to ice cream in the rotunda, Capital Day is a special day for all Penn Staters. Check out some of the student impact stories from their speeches below ⬇️ psu.edu/news/administr…

Happy Birthday, Nittany Lion! Here's to another 100+ years of making memories with all Penn Staters. We're always thrilled to see the Lion, and we know we're not alone. Thanks for stopping by to help us advocate for Penn State and our students!

A great day bolstered by some truly inspiring numbers! More numbers? One voice (YOU!) can make a difference in this! Go to advocate.psu.edu to make an impact.

So many stories. So many experiences. Stick with us as we tell as many of them as we can. For now, enjoy this image of Many Voices Speaking for One Penn State! Thank you to the students, faculty & staff, alumni, partners, and Penn Staters who made Capital Day 2026 a success!

What's it like to be a first-time student advocate in Harrisburg today? Take it from Anna Buckner, current Lion Caucus student, who is in Harrisburg RIGHT NOW advocating for increased funding for Penn State students.