In this episode, we talk with Cade Miller ’24 Com, Associate Director of Admissions at Shepherd University.

Cade reflects on how his Penn State experience and involvement across campus shaped his path, how those experiences led him to his current role in higher education, and how he brings storytelling and student engagement into his work.

Plus, hear how a podcast project turned into an unforgettable experience with a particularly stubborn dairy cow named Barbara Jean.

Listen to the podcasts Cade mentions in the episode:

Franco's Immaculate Legacy

East Palestine: One Year Later

Inside Appalachia

Read the Penn Stater magazine's feature on Cade & Barbara Jean

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In this episode, we talk with Katie Collins ’00 HHD, co-founder of both ECM Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company, and Abigail Collins, a collegiate apparel brand.

Katie reflects on how her Penn State experience and time as a student athlete shaped her path, what it takes to build mission-driven companies, and how she continues to leverage the Penn State alumni network to stay connected to the University and fellow Nittany Lions.

Check out the Penn State line at abigailcollins.com

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In this episode, we talk with Emmy-nominated meteorologist Cheryl Nelson, ’02 EMS, about her journey from Penn State to national broadcast news and beyond.

Cheryl shares why she almost didn’t choose Penn State (but is grateful she did!), how her connection to the University only deepened after graduation, and what shaped her career in broadcast meteorology.

We also discuss what inspired her to launch Prepare with Cher, LLC, where her mission is to help communities stay safe before, during, and after extreme weather.

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