
The Alumni Fellow Award is the most prestigious award given by the Penn State Alumni Association. Since 1973, the Award has been given to select alumni who, as leaders in their professional fields, are nominated by an academic college, and accept an invitation from the President of the University to return to the campus to share their expertise with students, faculty, and administrators. The award provides a dimension to the academic curriculum not otherwise available in the traditional college classroom. The title of Alumni Fellow is permanent and lifelong.
The selection committee includes, but is not limited to, the provost of the University, the vice president for development and university relations, the executive director of university relations, a member of the Alumni Council, and the executive director of the Alumni Association.
The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society annually awards the Alumni Achievement Award and the People to Watch Award to Penn State Harrisburg alumni. The awards program gives the Society an opportunity to recognize outstanding PSH alumni. In addition, the Society offers an annual Graduating Senior Award and Graduate Student Award. Nominations are solicited from faculty, staff, students and alumni and are accepted throughout the year. The deadline is June 1.
The nominee for this award must be a graduate of Penn State Harrisburg and should meet one or more of the following criteria: active in community affairs, demonstrated leadership in his/her profession, and/or significant contribution to the betterment of society. The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society Awards Committee selects the winners. Awards are presented at the annual fall award reception.
To be eligible for the People to Watch Award, you must be graduate of Penn State Harrisburg and have made a significant contribution to the betterment of society and in one or more of the following areas: active in community affairs, advancing in his/her profession, achieved academic distinction at Penn State Harrisburg, involved in campus activities while at Penn State Harrisburg, active in community activities or professional organizations. The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society Awards Committee selects the winners. Awards are presented at the annual fall award reception.
The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society honors a graduating senior and a graduate student each April with the Graduating Senior Award. For more information on how to nominate a student click here.
For more information, contact:
Alumni Relations Office
Penn State Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
W-110 Olmsted Building
Middletown Pa. 17057
(717) 948-6715