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"As alumni, we're a massive set of stakeholders out there in the world doing things. By coming back and engaging with the University, we can bring our world experiences to the University to make it a better and continually relevant place. We can also support the current students who will follow in our footsteps."

"I've taught myself so much after college simply because I had this ag education foundation. That's been one of my big takeaways, that when I have a problem, I can work towards an answer."

"In winemaking, the idea of being true to the grape has guided me in my work. Being respectful of the fruit has helped me make a better bottle of wine. You have to appreciate what you have and help the fruit express itself in the best way so the wine can perform to its full potential. This idea is also true of people, not just grapes. As a leader, you need to help people become their best and reach their full potential."

"Be flexible. The world is changing fast. There are jobs that will exist in the future that don't exist yet. AI is changing things. Work hard, believe in yourself, and you'll accomplish a lot."

"My passion for agriculture started long before college, but Penn State gave me the technical foundation, professional confidence, and versatility I needed to turn that passion into a meaningful career."

"Learn to get out of your own way. We tell ourselves "no" before anyone else. The only way we’ll have success is if we give ourselves a chance."

"I’m in a position where I'm required to think across the spectrum of disciplines and bring people together to learn and network across the nation and even with overseas territories, independent nations, and tribal nations within the borders of the U.S."

"Try a lot of things and don’t be afraid to try something you didn’t intend to be your career or isn't in your current wheelhouse. You never know when that might spark something for you."

Outdoor School is a four-day residential outdoor education program for upper elementary school students. Penn State students serve as the Cabin Counselors and Assistant Leaders, guiding the campers through a hands-on, feet-in positive outdoor experience.

Interested in research but don't know where to start? The Undergraduate Research Ambassadors can help.

Check out the latest Alumni Spotlight highlighting Emily Yeiser Stepp, Senior Director, Industry Affairs, Fairlife, LLC.

It was inspiring to watch these management techniques be put into action, especially since I could imagine similar conservation and restoration processes being used in Pennsylvania.

This educational study abroad opportunity allowed me to learn about my heritage, improve my language skills, and experience the historical and cultural perspectives that influence the care of animals in México.

The people I interacted with in Argentina were very helpful and truly wanted me to succeed. I could not have asked for a better support system to become more well-rounded and better understand the challenges faced throughout the world.

Noel Habashy, associate teaching professor and coordinator of the international agriculture minor in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, was a recipient of the 2025 United States Department of Agriculture Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences Award in the regional category.

To better equip organic farmers to control weeds, a team of Penn State agricultural scientists received a four-year, $935,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study how promoting soil microbes to infect and kill weed seeds might reduce problematic weed species.

The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences recently celebrated 26 faculty and staff members who have been with the college for 25 years.

Noel Habashy, associate teaching professor and coordinator of the international agriculture minor in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was a recipient of the 2025 United States Department of Agriculture Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences Award in the regional category.

Company representatives will be on campus to discuss internship and career opportunities.

David Huff, professor of turfgrass breeding and genetics at Penn State, recently earned the Research Innovator Award through the College of Agricultural Sciences for the research and entrepreneurial leadership that led to the founding of his startup, PennPoa. To launch his turfgrass startup, Huff utilized Penn State entrepreneurial resources.