Student Success Starts with the Journey: Destination Brandywine
Saturday, May 11, 2024
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Penn State Brandywine - Student Union
Benefitting the Brandywine Scholars Program and Brandywine Global Programs
Join members of the Penn State Brandywine community for an evening of silent auction, seasonal cuisine, hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails, and presentation of the annual Lion’s Heart Awards. Embark on an extraordinary journey with us — Brandywine Ball 2024 — where we are set to explore a world of possibilities for student success!
Join the adventure on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Student Union right on Penn State Brandywine’s beautiful campus.
This year's theme is "Student Success Starts with the Journey: Destination Brandywine.” We invite you to experience an evening filled with global charm and excitement, all in support of our nearly 1,250 students!
Pack your bags and enthusiasm as we explore realms of education and discovery. Be a part of this unforgettable evening, supporting the Brandywine Scholars Program and Brandywine Global Programs.
Let's make memories that span continents and expand pathways to success—because at Brandywine, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination.
See you on board!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 1. Formal wear attire suggested.
Enjoy a slideshow from past events.
2022 Brandywine Ball
Penn State Brandywine student volunteers excited for the Ball to begin
Brandywine Alumni Society Board Member Devin Zuczek, Penn State Brandywine Network Systems Specialist Hoi Michael Cheung, Penn State Brandywine Board Member and Brandywine Alumni Society President Meaghan Daly, Brandywine Alumni Society Board Member Macy Nachman, and Adrianna Borgia
CTDI guests enjoying the cocktail hour
Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn Wells, Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones, Penn State Penn State Abington Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini, and Joseph Cohen
Penn State Abington Director of Development Karen Weiss Jones, Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones, Jo Anne Lurquin, Joseph Lurquin, '71, Penn State Abington Division Head of Science and Engineering Matthew Fury, and Michael Buckley
Penn State Great Valley’s Director of Development Erica McLeod and Director of Business Services Maria Zuccato
Penn State Brandywine Athletics Director Bobbi Caprice accepting the 2022 Lion’s Heart Young Alumni Award from Chancellor Marilyn Wells
Tyler Arboretum Board of Trustees President Heather Saunders and Penn State Brandywine Board President Jonathan Savage
Penn State Brandywine Board President Jonathan Savage, Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn Wells, and Steve Buxton, executive director of the Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation
2022 Lion Heart Award Winners David and Marjorie Rosenberg with 2018 Lion's Heart Award Winners Eleanor and Jerry Parsons
Master of Ceremonies Jeremy Branch introducing student speaker Jessica Gore and Brandywine students
Student Speaker Jessica Gore, ‘24
Guests enjoying the program at the Brandywine Ball
Donna Harrell, Penn State Brandywine Associate Professor Marinda Harrell-Levy, Penn State Brandywine Board Member Shawn Manderson, and Simonette Quamina
The Big House Band
50th Anniversary Gala
Dancing at the Brandywine Ball
Enjoying dinner at the Brandywine Ball
Brandywine Advisory Board Member Jerry Parsons dancing with Nittany Lion at the Brandywine Ball
Brandywine Advisory Board Member David Rosenberg and Marjorie Rosenberg attending 50th Anniversary Gala
Professor Gordon Lu pictured with the Nittany Lion
Silent Auction item at the 50th Anniversary Gala
Cocktail Reception
About Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine opened in 1967 and is one of 20 Penn State Commonwealth Campuses (and 24 total locations) across the state. The current campus sits on 112 acres of park-like grounds just 20 miles west of Philadelphia. The campus enrolls approximately 1,300 students, offering 15 baccalaureate degrees, 18 minors, associate degrees, and a variety of special programs. We are committed making a high-quality Penn State education accessible to students right here in Delaware County.