Alumni play a valuable role in the life of the department by mentoring current students, providing internship opportunities, supporting student scholarships and enrichment, and serving as role models and success stories to our current students.
Alumni play a valuable role in the life of the department by mentoring current students, providing internship opportunities, supporting student scholarships and enrichment, and serving as role models and success stories to our current students.
Support Our Students
Are you interested in sharing your experience and advice with current students? Give back to your alma mater by supporting political science students through:
- Becoming a Liberal Arts alumni mentor
- Hosting an internship at your organization
Awards
We are proud of our alumni and the impact they have made in their communities and beyond. Our graduates provide leadership in business, contribute to complex efforts in diplomacy, conflict resolution, and community planning, and serve responsibly as elected officials. One way we recognize and celebrate these contributions is through our alumni awards.
Board of Visitors
The Board of Alumni Visitors, established in 2003, brings together a small number of selected individuals from across the nation and from diverse career paths. Board members meet on campus once or twice a year to work with faculty, students, other alumni, and friends of Penn State to help advance the cause of the department.
Board activities include:
- Networking with students and supporting their professional development and career advancement across a range of fields.
- Creating and promoting internship opportunities, and advising students on law school, graduate school, and professional school.
- Serving as ambassadors for the Department of Political Science to alumni, friends, and the broader community by elevating awareness of the department’s academic excellence, student achievements, and faculty work.
- Partnering with the department head to develop programs, materials, and strategies that encourage external support, including long-term fundraising goals.
- Providing financial support to the department through personal contributions and participation in fundraising activities.
Support Our Department
Interested in supporting our strong academic programs and enhancing our ability to provide students with financial assistance to meet and exceed their academic goals?