Penn State Behrend

Every day, Penn State Behrend students are preparing to become the next generation of innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. Their success is fueled not only by their hard work, but also by the support of a community that believes in their potential.

Your gift to The Penn State Fund at Penn State Behrend provides flexible resources where they are needed most—enhancing academic programs, expanding student opportunities, supporting hands-on learning experiences, and helping the college respond to emerging needs.

When you give, you invest directly in our students and their future. Join us in ensuring that every Penn State Behrend student has the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.

Make your gift today and demonstrate the power of a community that believes in Penn State Behrend students.

Why Your Gift Today Matters

A Penn State Behrend education has the enduring potential to change the lives of students, their families, and the communities in which they live and lead. At the same time, the unpredictable rhythm of life’s challenges—personal and institutional, local and global—can threaten the accessibility of a Penn State experience. 

Enter The Penn State Funds, gifts to which provide immediately available, unrestricted funding used to address the most urgent and often unforeseen needs facing the University community. Nearly 99 percent of giving to the University is designated for a specific use, and so gifts to The Penn State Fund at Penn State Behrend are uniquely positioned to ensure flexible, seamless support for students, faculty, and programming at Behrend. While spending naturally changes from year to year, funds often go toward emergency student aid, timely research opportunities, student and community programming, and more. 

The generosity of Penn State Behrend supporters remains at the foundation of the College's ability to thrive through challenging economic times, seize opportunities for growth, and continue to do more for our students and the community we serve. Thank you for making a gift today and ensuring that every Behrend student today has the support and resources they need right now to become the next generation of empowered leaders tomorrow.

Why Support Behrend

BEHREND: A WELCOMING COLLEGE WITH A GLOBAL REACH

Penn State Behrend is a top public school in Pennsylvania and among the top 10 percent for return on tuition investment and best value. Our students have opportunities to engage academically, connect socially, and develop leadership skills on a welcoming campus paired with the power and prestige of Penn State.

BEHREND IS A BEST VALUE

A college education is an investment in the future. At Behrend, we prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that employers want and need. Our job is to make sure the investment pays off—through lower costs, higher value, and support to succeed.

OPEN LAB: REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS

Penn State Behrend is an Open Lab, where students work with external partners to solve real-world problems. Whatever the project—conducting research, designing a new product, addressing a challenge, or participating in an internship or co-op position—students get career-building, real-world experience with business, industry, and community partners. 

VISION OF A BEHREND GRADUATE

We produce graduates prepared for success—empowering them as students through highly engaged instruction, research, and out-of-class experiences combined with a distinctive Open Laboratory model of learning and discovery.