Alumni
Some 22,500 alumni call the College of Communications home, and through a variety of programs those alumni can connect with each other, mentor current students or give back with their talents, time and treasure to Penn State.
Alumni Notes
Leah Gally Krenn (2006, Advertising/Public Relations),
was promoted to marketing director at Pittsburgh Magazine in January. In her new role, she oversees and executes all marketing activities for the Magazine which include strategic planning, events, sponsorships, e-newsletters, social media, branding, PR and advertising support.
Alissa J. Cruz (2004, Broadcast Journalism),
earned an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business in December 2012. She is a management consultant/communications strategist for the Center for Organizational Excellence, which is located in the Washington, D.C., area.
Ann Marie Yurish-Surovy (1999, Broadcast/Cable),
is the recipient of the Penn State Lehigh Valley's Featured Alumni Award 2012-2013. This award recognizes Penn State alumni in the local community and celebrates their accomplishments in the Lehigh Valley. This honor offers alumni the opportunity to engage with the campus on multiple levels as well as act as an ambassador for Penn State Lehigh Valley. Ann Marie was recognized in the fall edition of “Tradition” magazine as well as in other Penn State articles and web media. Ann Marie will be formally recognized at both the Honors Convocation in April 2013 and commencement in May 2013. Ann Marie is the development director for LifePath in Bethlehem, Pa. She resides in Whitehall, Pa., with her husband and son.