Paterno Fellows Podcast

This week Nataly sits down with Lauren Granese, Assistant Director and Career Coach of the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network. They talk about common career misconceptions, why a liberal arts degree doesn’t lock you into one path, and how to stand out in a job market being reshaped by AI. Don’t miss Lauren’s tips on tailoring your applications, finding funding for internships, and getting started no matter where you are in your Penn State journey!

With Halloween right around the corner, come join the Paterno Fellows Podcast as we talk about some of our favorite campus ghost stories and what exactly makes a scary story so popular across cultures and time.

Join our hosts Dylan and Reece as they try and outdo each other while talking about competition; When is it good? When is it bad? What can we do to make it better? Competition is as old as humans and remains a contentious topic between the generations. In this episode of the Paterno Fellows Podcast we look at how competition it woven into our societies and schools and how to ensure we all have a healthy relationships with competition.

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 connect the abstract theory of mentorship relations to concrete examples from the Paterno Fellows Program.

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 about how they manage stress and prioritize their mental health. This is a special episode accompanying some PFP events to help you destress this week.

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, the value of a liberal arts education, and what it means to lead with purpose. From the importance of reading and critical thinking to supporting others and prioritizing mental health, Sue shares insights shaped by decades of impact at Penn State and in the broader community. Listen now to hear why “leaders are made” and how the liberal arts help make them.

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.

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 controversial issue.

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 insights into the complex arguments contained within, but also historical analysis that provides new perspectives on an old argument.

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 track with courses and other PFP requirements. Greg and Linnet share inside tips from years of experience aiding students that are both interesting and insightful. Don't miss the advice, opportunities, and loopholes in this episode.