The Paterno Fellows Podcast will address matters of interest to the Penn State community. Listeners will learn about the Paterno Fellows Program, hear about the research and creative work of Penn State students and faculty, get in-depth information about goings-on in and around campus, and tap into discussions about contemporary issues that affect the campus community.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 5:14
This week Devon dissects the meaning of Mentorship for both the mentor and the mentee as the Paterno Fellows Program proudly announces its own mentorship program. Follow along to…
Apr 29, 2026 · 31:20
As we approach finals, it is important to remember to balance your mental health with your studies to perform at your best next week. Today Nicole talks with fellow PFP students…
Apr 15, 2026 · 46:42
A conversation about leadership, learning, and the power of the liberal arts. In a special episode of the Paterno Fellows Podcast, Sue Paterno reflects on the program’s founding,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:03:40
This week we talk to the winners of the Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Competition Max Settembre, James Applegrijn, and Cecilia Keys about their work and what inspired it.
Mar 23, 2026 · 38:24
This week we join Devon, Dylan, and Reece as the discuss the merits of AI in education and methods to use it responsibly. Tune in this week to get a our perspective on this…
Mar 9, 2026 · 29:21
This week we join Devon Winters and Anna Peterson as they discuss the seminal philosophical work on love and human nature: Plato's Symposium. Not only are there fascinating…
Feb 23, 2026 · 49:03
This week we talk with Greg Nolan, the Director of LA Academic Advising, and Linnet Brooks, the PFP Administrative Assistant, about the Paterno Fellows Program and how to stay on…
Feb 11, 2026 · 23:25
With Valentine's right around the corner, we wanted to take this opportunity for a special episode in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and talk about why we love the…
Feb 9, 2026 · 59:19
This week, we talk to the new director of the Paterno Fellows Program, Dr Salzer, about her journey to her current position and how this has shaped her outlook on life. Don't…
Jan 26, 2026 · 9:41
Welcome to all our new and returning listeners! After a hiatus and some restructuring, the podcast is back better than ever. In this episode, we cover where we've been, where we…
Apr 15, 2025 · 29:00
Here is Part II of Nathanael's tree tour with landscape architect Derek Kalp. Tune in to learn more about the trees of Penn State, the role they play on campus, their connection…
Mar 17, 2025 · 39:02
Spring is around the corner and, before you know it, trees will be blooming. This is the perfect time to learn more about the trees of Penn State, the role they play on campus,…
Feb 17, 2025 · 38:30
This episode marks the first in a new mini-series of podcast episodes: host Reece Chanslor visits our campus museums and archives! For this debut, Reece visits the fashion…
Nov 25, 2024 · 38:46
Learn about Penn State Language Tutors: how to become one, how to access one if you need one ... and get some encouragement to finally hunker down and learn that language you…
Sep 23, 2024 · 20:58
The Paterno Fellows Podcast is back! For this episode, hosts Audrey and Amalia catch up with our 2024 Laws of Life essay contest winners. Tune in to hear our fascinating…
Apr 3, 2024 · 31:33
Join podcaster Max Rossum on a guided tour of the Penn State arboretum!
Nov 17, 2023 · 37:32
Join Max, Amalia, Audrey, and Natalie on a discussion about the impact of social media on the student experience. Students address hot-button topics like the connection between…
Oct 24, 2023 · 3:04
After a brief hiatus, the Paterno Fellows Podcast is back with a familiar voice and an infusion of youth! Join longtime host Emma Suzuki and the new podcasters for a series of…
Apr 24, 2023 · 41:30
Kate Howarth sits down with Bradford Vivian to discuss Campus Misinformation , his latest book.
Feb 21, 2023 · 14:25
Paterno Fellows Podcaster Emma Suzuki interviews members of the Lion Ambassadors to learn more about the functions of this central campus organization.
Feb 6, 2023 · 9:42
Recently, Emma visited the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity on campus. She spoke with several students to hear their thoughts about LGBTQ+ life at Penn State and reflected…
Jan 24, 2023 · 26:00
Kate Howarth sits down with recent graduate Esha Pathak to talk about some problems international students face after graduation and the advocacy work she did to help Penn State…
Apr 26, 2022 · 34:43
Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski talks with graduating Paterno Fellow, Steven Zhang, who reflects on his time in the program. Learn how the Paterno Fellows Program helped him, what advice…
Apr 19, 2022 · 29:49
Host Ladin Suliman speaks with owners and managers of downtown State College businesses Appalachian Outdoors, W.C. Clarke's Cheese Shoppe, and India Pavilion, to get their takes…
Apr 11, 2022 · 44:16
In this episode, host Ladin Suliman talks about study abroad experiences with Susan Knell from the Career Enrichment Network, along with students Srishti Ponnala, Charles Ryan,…
Apr 11, 2022 · 31:22
Paterno Fellow Nick Malizia joins hosts Ladin Suliman and Erin Flannery to talk about his semester hiking the Appalachian Trail. Join us for a conversation about his creative…
Mar 29, 2022 · 54:42
Hosts Kate Howarth and Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski sit down with Catherine Wanner , Professor of History, Anthropology, and Religious Studies, expert on Ukraine, and former director…
Mar 15, 2022 · 42:39
Ladin Suliman hosts Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Contest winners Michael Mitole and Lorin Harris for a fascinating exploration of university education. Topics include the…
Feb 28, 2022 · 42:15
Host Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski has a conversation with Thomas Yonke, Warren Sipe, and Shreya Bibra of the Nittany Lion Fund and their experiences with their leadership roles in the…
Feb 15, 2022 · 1:01:51
Ladin Suliman hosts Jeffrey Hayes , Professor of Education; Baron Rogers , Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services; and students Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski and…
Feb 1, 2022 · 37:45
Things get deep in this episode of the podcast! Ladin Suliman hosts Paterno Fellow Harry Brennan for a conversation about his Students Teaching Students class which introduces…
Jan 17, 2022 · 34:46
Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski sits down with first-generation student Haley Parker and Director of the Chaiken Center for Student Success, Patty Klug. Topics range from Haley's…
Dec 14, 2021 · 33:57
Host Ladin Suliman speaks with Jeremy Engels, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences and Barry Director of the Paterno Fellows Program. Jeremy shares personal stories about…
Dec 6, 2021 · 41:07
Hosts Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski and Ladin Suliman talk with Sophia McClennen, professor of international affairs and comparative literature at Penn State. She is an accomplished…
Nov 22, 2021 · 51:51
Winners of this year’s Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Contest join host Erin Flannery to discuss the essay prompt, "What is the purpose of a university?" Students shared their…
Nov 22, 2021 · 29:14
Host Ladin Suliman sits down with Simon Haeder, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, for a conversation as broad-ranging as Prof. Haeder's research interests! Simon and Ladin…
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