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Mid-Ohio Food Collective Gets the Win!
Michigan State and Penn State have the distinction of being the first two land grant institutions in the United States. Both were founded in February 1855, Michigan State on the 12th and Penn State on the 22nd. When their football teams meet on the field, they compete for the Land Grant Trophy.
Central Ohio is home to several thousand Michigan State and Penn State graduates. The alumni chapters of both schools held a joint game watch on November 15 at O’Nelly’s in Lewis Center, Ohio. The game watch was also a friendly competition between the schools in the form of a food drive.
The alumni were asked to bring a food item for the benefit of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The Spartans and Nittany Lions donated over 320 items. While Penn State prevailed on the football field, Michigan State, by a slight margin, won the battle for most items contributed.
Michigan State and Penn State Alumni are proud to support our Central Ohio neighbors. Thank you to all the alumni who contributed to this great event! Thank you, O’Nelly’s, for hosting us!
Welcome Bryan!
During the Chapter’s April business meeting we welcomed Bryan Miller to our board! Bryan and his family have been very active in our chapter and WE ARE excited to have him on our team.
“As a proud Penn Stater, my time at the University helped shape both who I am and how I lead. I earned my BS in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management. Working full-time and going to school full-time allowed me to immediately apply what I was learning.
“One of the highlights of that time was collaborating with Penn State to launch an Accelerated Degree Program for Harley-Davidson employees, expanding access to higher education for working professionals. It was delivered on-site and included employees from other companies extending the Penn State spirit of learning and collaboration to the broader community.
“Growing up in South Central PA, I’ve been a lifelong Penn State football fan, but my most lasting connection came from the classroom. The late Professor Dr. Collison sparked my interest in writing, which led to the recent release of my first book: Realationship Driven Cultures. Today, I’m an organizational culture consultant, leadership coach, and executive search expert helping businesses across the world create thriving, human-centered workplaces. I live with my family just outside Columbus, in Westerville, Ohio.”
Bryan will celebrate his first book with a book launch on April 30th. Congratulations, Bryan!
Congratulations, Alex Groger!
On November 12, 2024, Alex Groger, the Chapter’s 2017 Scholarship winner, was formally admitted to the Ohio Bar in a ceremony held at the Palace Theater in Columbus. Alex is a 2021 graduate of Penn State and received his law degree from Michigan State in 2024. He is employed as an Associate with Dickey McCamey & Chilcote.
Alex is the son of Chuck Groger (PSU 1992) & Kathleen Groger (PSU
1992).