Penn State Alumni Association
Membership in the Penn State Alumni Association is all about pride—pride in Penn State and pride in being affiliated with the best alumni association in the country. And whether or not you graduated from Penn State, you're eligible for membership in the Penn State Alumni Association.
Penn State in Pittsburgh
More than 50,000 alumni live in Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Westmoreland Counties, with many more in the surrounding counties. The Pittsburgh area has many active local chapters and more than 18,000 Alumni Association members.
Penn State Greater Allegheny
Penn State Greater Allegheny inspires students to be greater by offering transformative educational experiences. We are a catalyst for individual and social change, committed to improving the community and world around us.
THON
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research—all in pursuit of a cure.
PSUGA/McKeesport Alumni Society
The Penn State Greater Allegheny Alumni Society was founded in 1982. We work to connect alumni with the University through providing valuable services to faculty, staff and students, as well as to our community.
Visit Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is one of the hottest destinations in the country. Plan your next adventure and experience what makes Pittsburgh truly stand out – the experiences and activities you can see and do only in Pittsburgh!
Office of Student Aid
The Office of Student Aid, the University's academic colleges, and the Penn State Commonwealth Campuses offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students. Eligibility for the awards varies and is typically determined based on merit, financial need, or a combination, as defined by the specific scholarship program.
City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh was founded on November 27, 1758. The city was named by General John Forbes, in honor of British statesman William Pitt, the 1st Earl of Chatham. Early on, Pittsburgh played an important role in our country’s history. In the early 1800s, the city became known as the “Gateway to the West.” This nickname referenced the huge advantage Pittsburgh had by having the intersection of three major waterways. The Allegheny River and Monongahela River join together at what is known as the “point” to form the Ohio River. This intersection opened the gates for Pittsburgh to lead the way in the trade industry for products such as coal, timber, glass, natural gas, iron and limestone.
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Formed by Downtown businesses, professionals, civic organizations, foundations, and residents, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a non-profit community development organization that develops and implements innovative programs and initiatives to enhance the Downtown neighborhood, cultivate a vibrant residential population, and stimulate a diverse retail community.
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center
The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State connects the Pittsburgh region with the University’s faculty, staff, and programs to support healthy, sustainable, innovative, and equitable communities through research, local outreach, engaged scholarship, and educational opportunities. The Center is located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, adjacent to the city’s Golden Triangle, in the LEED Platinum certified Energy Innovation Center. Our offices are also home to staff from Penn State Extension, Readiness Institute at Penn State, Allegheny County, and Penn State Career Services.