Berks Alumni

Brittany LaManna alum

Berks alum parlays communication degree into award-winning career in insurance

Penn State Berks alumna Britany LaManna, who earned a degree in communication arts and sciences in 2012, has parlayed the knowledge and skills she acquired at the college into a successful career in the insurance industry. She was recognized as a “Rising Star” in the field by Insurance Business America magazine in December 2022, and she was named to the Millionaires Club 2022 for The Loomis Co., where she has worked for the last 11 years.
Rodney Babb

Penn State Berks alumnus supports victims of gun violence

Growing up in West Philadelphia, Rodney Babb is no stranger to gun violence. He is dedicating his life to making a difference in his community in his role as a violence intervention program coordinator at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, located in West Philadelphia.
Patrisse Cullors

Berks to host Patrisse Cullors

In honor of Black History Month, Penn State Berks will host Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, on February 16, at 7 p.m. This presentation will be virtual and it is free and open to the public.
Berks Homecoming 2019 Logo

Family and Homecoming Weekend to be held Sept. 27–29

Students, faculty and staff at Penn State Berks will welcome family and alumni to campus when the college hosts its annual Family and Homecoming Weekend, from Thursday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Sept. 29. This year’s theme is ‘Once upon a time at Berks.’
The Varona Sisters pose with their Curly Sisterhood t-shirts.

Berks alumni embrace heritage and form Curly Sisterhood

Two Penn State Berks alumni sisters have started a "Curly Sisterhood" — but Curly Sisterhood is about much more than hair. The founders want their "curly sisters" to embrace their heritage and natural beauty and not feel pressured to follow the societal archetype.
Rocking through the '50s Homecoming Logo

Berks Family and Homecoming Weekend to be held 9/20-23

Students, faculty and staff at Penn State Berks will welcome family and alumni to campus when the college hosts its annual Family and Homecoming Weekend, from Thursday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 23. This year’s theme is “Rocking Through the Fifties” and will celebrate the college’s founding on its 60th anniversary.