The Penn State Behrend community raised more than $10,000 for Pennsylvania Special Olympics by jumping into the chilly waters of the Bear Force One mobile pool in the Reed Union Building parking lot.
Freezing For a Reason
In April, the Penn State Behrend community raised more than $10,000 for Pennsylvania Special Olympics by jumping into the chilly waters of the Bear Force One mobile pool in the Reed Union Building parking lot. Even Chancellor Ralph Ford took the plunge, twice. Pictured at left are members of Kappa Sigma fraternity, which raised the most funds for the event: $2,900! Runner up: Alpha Sigma Alpha, which raised $1,237.
Honored For Service
Tyler Stickles, who graduated in May with degrees in Environmental Science and Biology, was the recipient of the 2025 Ralph Dorn Hetzel Memorial Award. The award, named for Penn State’s tenth president, recognizes a student who balances high scholastic achievement and leadership in student and community activities.
Tolerance Award Winner
Sean Martin, a senior Digital Media, Arts, and Technology major and president of the Digital Creations Club, was the recipient of the 2025 Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award, which recognizes a Penn State student whose work enhances the understanding of diverse cultures. He spearheaded the development of a semester-long International Film Festival.
Behrend At Thon
This year’s THON raised a record $17.7 million. The Behrend Benefiting THON student organization raised more than $74,000— also a record! Behrend’s dancers were, from left, Hunter Kozlowski, Johnathan Marks, Ariana Quam, and Daniel McMaster, all seniors.
Standout Students Featured on Blog
Penn State Behrend’s Class of 2025 is ready to make a difference in the world. More than thirty students were recently featured on the college’s blog. To learn more about a few of our remarkable graduates, who have conducted valuable research, pioneered innovation, overcome challenges, and engaged in life in a big way, visit BehrendBlog.com.