Our Mission
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations represents a team that is committed to cultivating philanthropic relationships on behalf of the University and Penn State Altoona. Our team is dedicated to providing alumni and stewardship services and matching the needs of the college with the philanthropic interests of donors. On a daily basis, our staff strives to maintain the standard of excellence for which Penn State is renowned.
Gifts from alumni and friends have given us the ability to help students facing financial and personal hardships, providing our students the opportunities to pursue their dreams and reach their highest potential. The support of loyal friends and alumni is essential to helping us fulfill our mission of creating a vibrant learning environment through our teaching excellence, research, and creative accomplishments.