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- 5 days ago25 min
Episode 107–Simplism: Finding Creativity in Chaos with Brian Kappel
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Brian Kappel ’98 A&A, whose creative career has taken him from Penn State to major brands like Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, ESPN, PlayStation, and more. Brian reflects on his time as a student, how Penn State helped shape his creative journey, and why he decided to move back to Happy Valley after living in Oregon for more than 20 years. He also shares the importance of staying connected to the University thr...
- Mar 26, 202623 min
Episode 106–All Roads Lead Back to Penn State with Cade Miller
In this episode, we talk with Cade Miller ’24 Com, Associate Director of Admissions at Shepherd University. Cade reflects on how his Penn State experience and involvement across campus shaped his path, how those experiences led him to his current role in higher education, and how he brings storytelling and student engagement into his work. Plus, hear how a podcast project turned into an unforgettable experience with a particularly stubborn dairy cow named Barbara Jean. Listen to the pod...
- Mar 12, 202627 min
Episode 105–Science, Style, and Entrepreneurship with Katie Collins
In this episode, we talk with Katie Collins ’00 HHD, co-founder of both ECM Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company, and Abigail Collins, a collegiate apparel brand. Katie reflects on how her Penn State experience and time as a student athlete shaped her path, what it takes to build mission-driven companies, and how she continues to leverage the Penn State alumni network to stay connected to the University and fellow Nittany Lions. Check out the Penn State line at abigailcollins.com For...
- Feb 26, 202625 min
Episode 104–Prepare with Cher with Cheryl Nelson
In this episode, we talk with Emmy-nominated meteorologist Cheryl Nelson, ’02 EMS, about her journey from Penn State to national broadcast news and beyond. Cheryl shares why she almost didn’t choose Penn State (but is grateful she did!), how her connection to the University only deepened after graduation, and what shaped her career in broadcast meteorology. We also discuss what inspired her to launch Prepare with Cher, LLC, where her mission is to help communities stay safe before, du...
- Feb 12, 202618 min
Episode 103–A Story for Every Voice with Kennedy White
On this episode, we’re joined by Kennedy White ’23 Com, who has always known she wanted to use her voice to make a difference. Now a gift officer at Penn State, Kennedy combines her passion for communication with purpose-driven work every day. She also recently became a published author with her first children’s book, "I Am Who I Am." Kennedy shares her journey at Penn State and why she chose to stay after graduation, the inspiration behind her storytelling, and why believing in yourself ca...
- Jan 29, 202625 min
Episode 102–Where Creativity Meets Community with Kassie Hilgert '97
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we’re joined by Kassie Hilgert ’97 Com, President and CEO of ArtsQuest, one of Pennsylvania’s largest nonprofit arts organizations. Kassie shares her unique journey to Penn State and reflects on how her time there helped shape her confidence, leadership style, and sense of purpose. She also talks about building a career rooted in creativity, community, and impact, and how those early Penn State experiences became the foundation for wh...
- Jan 15, 202634 min
Episode 101–Making a Social Impact with Mohan Sivaloganathan
Welcome to season 6 of The People of Penn State podcast! On this episode, we chat with Mohan Sivaloganathan, who earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2007. Known as the “Batman of social impact,” Mohan is a leader, speaker, and artist whose work blends leadership, creativity, and purpose. From his early experiences with leadership and civic engagement to using music and storytelling as tools for change, Mohan shares how he’s built a career focused on creating impact and in...
- Dec 17, 202530 min
Episode 100–The Symbol of Our Best with Mason Reber
It’s our 100th episode! For five seasons, Penn Staters have shared their stories, inspiring past, present, and future generations. We’ve heard from alumni making an impact across every industry, and as our network surpassed 800,000 living alumni this year, we’re just getting started. To celebrate this milestone, who better to join us than the Symbol of Our Best—the Nittany Lion! For the past three years, Mason Reber has been the man behind the suit, becoming the 54th Nittany Lion in Penn Stat...
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Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world! Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
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