Alumni Notes

2018 Broadcast Journalism

signed a multi-year contract with ESPN to serve an on-air sports betting analyst.

Dolan will contribute sports betting content across a variety of programs and platforms. She will be a regular on daily sports betting news and information programs, "Daily Wager," "Bet" and the "Daily Wager" podcast, among others.

“During the time I was in college and an active ESPN intern, sports betting was not a career path a broadcast professional would even think of pursuing. It was just too niche,” Dolan said. “Fast forward more than four years later, sports betting content is exploding and I am entering the doors of ESPN once again, but this time as a sports betting analyst. I am thrilled that I get the opportunity to grow my career at ESPN and I am so grateful they are betting on me.”

Prior to rejoining ESPN, Dolan was on-air talent at FanDuel and PointsBet, creating sports betting content across their social channels and various programming. Additionally, she co-hosted a weekly YouTube and Twitch show, “Girls Who Bet,” was part of B/R Betting’s, “The Group Chat,” and hosted “The Early Line” weekdays from 7-9 a.m. ET on SiriusXM.

Before entering the sports betting world, Dolan was a sports reporter at PHL17 in Philadelphia and a sideline reporter for the Philadelphia Wings. She graduated summa cum laude from Penn State in 2018. Dolan will continue to reside on the East Coast with ESPN.

Note Posted: December 2, 2021

2018 Media Studies

has joined Horizon Media in New York City as an assistant strategist, business solutions.

Note Posted: November 19, 2021

2018 Broadcast Journalism

was promoted to assistant director of communications and creative services for the University of Delaware Department of Athletics and Recreation, handling communications, social media and digital assets for the football program.

Note Posted: January 5, 2021

2018 Journalism

works as a digital entertainment producer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

Note Posted: November 30, 2020

2018 Advertising/Public Relations

accepted a new role with Learfield IMG College as a manager-business development at Southern Methodist University. She has been with the company since 2017 and previously worked as a senior coordinator-talent acquisition and, before that, in a couple of roles with Penn State Sports Properties, which is part of Learfield IMG College.

Note Posted: November 30, 2020

2018 Print Journalism

accepted an anchor position at DC News Now, WDVM/WDCW in Washington D.C.

He joined the team in August 2022 as the station's consumer reporter, after three years of on-air reporting at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Va., and two years in Utica, New York, at WUTR/WFXV Eyewitness News.

A tweet thread detailing the announcement can be found here: https://twitter.com/broadcastb...

Twitter: @broadcastben_
Instagram: @broadcastben

Note Posted: May 16, 2023

2018 Media Studies

is a communications assistant for PECO, an Exelon Company

Note Posted: February 1, 2019

2018 Print Journalism

was promoted to weekend evening anchor at WDVM/WDCW - DC News Now in Washington, D.C.

He will also continue working as the organization’s consumer reporter.

Note Posted: August 27, 2023

2018 Broadcast Journalism

is a production assistant/producer at NASCAR Productions. She is co-producer of NASCAR's "The InField with Alex Weaver and Samantha Busch."

Note Posted: January 24, 2020

2018 Telecommunications

is working as a digital sales specialist for ViacomCBS, based at CBS Local's Philadelphia stations — CBS 3 and The CW Philly.

Note Posted: May 4, 2020

2017 Broadcast Journalism

was hired as the player and media relations coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Note Posted: February 9, 2023

2017 Journalism

accepted new position as the social media manager for General Dynamics Mission Systems in Northern Virginia.

Note Posted: February 23, 2020

2017 Journalism

is now the director of digital engagement and social media at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C.

Note Posted: September 3, 2021

2017 Broadcast Journalism

is a community engagement associate with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Note Posted: January 10, 2018

2016 Journalism

is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has made a name for himself on social media, specializing in portrait and music photography. Soon after graduating from Penn State in 2016, Kevin found himself on tour with hip hop artist Sammy Adams as his official tour photographer. At the end of four years and just over six U.S. tours, McKee decided to chase his dreams by moving to Los Angeles and expanding his career even more.

In just under a year, he grew his brand substantially. Now he focuses on his portrait photography, as well as shooting various bikini and lingerie campaigns around the Los Angeles area with some of the biggest brands to date. His editing style is artistically natural, accenting the natural beauty of both his models and the stunning locations he shoots. With an incredibly diverse portfolio, his work has been featured on various media publications and outlets such as Billboard, Apple Music, AOL Music, People Magazine and more. His work includes brands such as Savage x Fenty, Tinder, Lexus, and Los Sunday’s Tequila.

Website: http://www.kevinandrewmckee.com

Professional Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/McKeeK2

Note Posted: March 3, 2020

2016 Broadcast Journalism

joined Fox News as a general assignment reporter. She previously worked for WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania. As an undergraduate, her report about human trafficking earned an award from the College/University Producation Awards, the equivalent of a regional Emmy, from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Born and raised in Switzerland, Hogan is multilingual and has lived in Spain, Israel and seven states across the United States.

Note Posted: January 13, 2020

2016 Journalism

earned three Mid-Atlantic Emmy Wards for producer, photographer and video editing work. She works as a digital content associate for WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: October 10, 2019

2016 Journalism

was hired by the Washington Redskins as a social media manager.

Note Posted: May 16, 2019

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is an account executive at DKC based in the agency's sports group.

Note Posted: October 24, 2018

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is an account executive with North Hills Magazine in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: July 19, 2017

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

just accepted her first job working as a content strategist for Odyssey Media Group in New York City.

Note Posted: January 24, 2017

2016 Telecommunications

is working as a digital video producer for AccuWeather. He lives in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

Note Posted: August 22, 2016

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

joined Gatesman+Dave, a Pittsburgh-based independent marketing communications agency, as a media coordinator. She will focus on media buyng and planning support for clients such as UPMC.

Note Posted: June 23, 2016

2016 Film-Video

is the video coordinator, editing and producing video content for Lucky Vitamins in Conshocken, Pa.

Note Posted: June 14, 2016

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

has joined the WP Intelligence team a senior sales executive, where he’ll oversee revenue for new membership councils and professional subscriptions the Washington Post plans to launch early next year.

Strang brings to us a strong history of building high end membership products at The Wall Street Journal, where he was sales lead for the WSJ Executive Membership products, helping grow the CEO Council and several other councils at WSJ.

WP Intelligence is the name given to the Post's new professional products business, which will have both a membership tier and a professional subscription, built around several topic verticals planned to launch in 2025. Strang will work across the company's Growth and Client Solutions teams and help build his own sales operation to create a revenue pipeline for growing this new suite of products.

A native New Yorker, Strang started his career at the Journal where he worked for the Corporate Communications team for WSJ's parent company, Dow Jones. From there, he joined the Memberships Team where he helped build out WSJ's Executive Membership product, including the creation of The CMO Network and expansion of The CEO Council.

He later moved to WSJ's Live Journalism team where he built out their strategic partnerships and sponsorships. During this time WSJ nearly doubled their sponsorship revenue and regained its foothold internationally as a top brand for business leaders around the world. In 2022, he moved to Google, where he worked as a Strategist for the Google Customer Solutions team. He returned to The Wall Street Journal in July of 2023, where he was C-Suite Sales Lead for The Journal's Executive Memberships

Strang graduated from Penn State and has an M.B.A. from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business with a concentration in media. He is the chair of The Emerging Leaders Council at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and sits on the Ad/PR Network board of Penn State University’s Bellisario College of Communications.

Note Posted: October 15, 2024

2016 Journalism

, the director of public relations for the Indiana Fever, was named the first-ever winner of the PBWA's Val Ackerman Award, which honors an WNBA media-relations official who best exemplifies the standards of professionalism and excellence.

Stevens is always quick to respond to questions from media members, proactive in finding ways to provide access and collaborate, and friendly and professional at all times with members. As the Fever have continued to improve, Stevens has made it easy to cover their rise.

"I am incredibly honored to receive the inaugural Val Ackerman Award from the Professional Basketball Writers Association," Stevens said. "This recognition is a testament to the collective effort and support from the Indiana Fever staff and players, all of whom I am grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside. Thank you to the PBWA members for the continuous efforts to increase women's basketball coverage and amplify our organization's stories and experiences."

The award was one of three created recently to honor WNBA figures who go above and beyond to work wiht the media who cover the league.

The PBWA, formed in 1973, is composed of more than 200 professional writers and editors who cover the NBA and WNBA on a regular basis for newspapers, online outlets and magazines.

Note Posted: January 23, 2024

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

was named Northeast Region Press Secretary for the Democratic National Committee.

Note Posted: December 13, 2021

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is an account director for BerlinRosen.

Since graduating from Penn State, she has worked in public relations roles across industries including media, technology, sports, cities, higher education and real estate. Currently at BerlinRosen, a public relations agency, she works with clients shaping the future of cities and higher education.

Previously, she worked at DKC and Meredith Corporation (for Entertainment Weekly and Food & Wine magazines).

Note Posted: October 10, 2022

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is the government relations manger for Shield AI.

The defense technology company is building the world's best AI pilot. He works closely with elected officials to deliver next-generation AI and autonomy capabilities to the Department of Defense and our service members.

Prior to joining Shield AI, Nulty served as the top military adviser to U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a senior member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the former Chairman, now Ranking Member, of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. Nulty also served in a similar capacity for U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson.

Nulty's experience in both chambers of Congress provides a unique perspective of Capitol Hill and allowed him to usher numerous pieces of legislation through Congress that were signed into law.

He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, was born and raised West Chester, Pa., He resides in Arlington, Va.

Note Posted: October 10, 2022

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is the strategist for Google.

At Penn State, he held leadership positions on the Penn State Interfraternity Council and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, where he served as their alumni relations chair. He was also involved in Thon, the PRSSA and the LifeLink program.

He started his career at The Wall Street Journal before pivoting to working in Advertising Strategy at Google in 2022. He began his career on the corporate communications team for WSJ's parent company, Dow Jones. From there he joined the memberships team, where he helped expand the Journal's CEO Council membership and helped in the creation of several other memberships ultimately finishing his time at WSJ on the Live Journalism team.

He made the move to Google in February of 2022, where he currently works as a Strategist for the Google Customer Solutions team. He is also pursuing his MBA at Fordham University in New York City.

Note Posted: October 10, 2022

2016 Advertising/Public Relations

is the program officer at Maccabi USA, a Jewish, non-profit organization whose mission is building Jewish pride through sport.

She is responsible for organizing the USA delegation to the second-largest sporting event in the world, the Maccabiah that takes place in Israel every four years. In the summer of 2022, Maccabi USA brought a delegation of over 1,350 athletes and volunteers to the 21st Maccabiah. Since the fall of 2016, Mackenzie has and currently plays an integral role in organizing the USA delegation to two Maccabiot in 2017 and 2022, Maccabi Youth Games in 2018 in Israel, the European Maccabi Games in Budapest in 2019, two Pan American Maccabi Games (Mexico City 2019 & Buenos Aires 2024), the inaugural Maccabi Winter Games 2023 in Germany and the European Maccabi Youth Games 2024 in London.

Note Posted: August 23, 2023