ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations recently announced the 2023 recipients of the college’s alumni awards.
Award Recipients
Penn State Altoona Distinguished Service Award: C. David Kimmel
C. David Kimmel’s dedicated service to Penn State Altoona spans decades. The countless hours Mr. Kimmel has spent volunteering at alumni society events—including the Athletic Hall of Fame and concession services at the Adler Athletic Complex—are nothing short of amazing.
The Penn State Altoona Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions toward the welfare, prestige, and reputation of Penn State Altoona.
Dr. Richard D. Miller (right) is presented with the Outstanding Alumni Award by Penn State Altoona Chancellor and Dean Ron Darbeau.
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Penn State Altoona Outstanding Alumni Award: Dr. Richard D. Miller
Dr. Richard D. Miller has a renowned career in microbiology spanning over forty-five years. His research concerning Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease provides his clients with testing services for the creation of water systems. Dr. Miller also shares his knowledge through lectures and online forums.
The Penn State Altoona Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes those individuals who have made an impact in their industry through significant professional accomplishments.
Richard Singer (right) is presented the Honorary Alumni Award by Penn State Altoona Chancellor and Dean Ron Darbeau.
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Penn State Honorary Alumni Award: Richard Singer
Richard Singer has been a part of the Penn State Altoona family since 2002 when he began his nearly twenty-year tenure as an engineering faculty member. Singer also hosted and personally funded the college’s electro-mechanical engineering technology (EMET) study abroad trips. He also initiated the engineering abroad program at Penn State Altoona. This program, designed for Penn State Altoona EMET majors, focuses on relating work in design and engineering classes to hands-on application in the automotive industry in Germany.
Singer created an Open Doors Scholarship program that benefitted Penn State Altoona students enrolled in the Pathway to Success: Summer Start (PaSSS) program. He is passionate about students who attend Penn State Altoona. That passion inspired him to invest in their success, as well as the future of our EMET program. Singer and his wife, Jeane, were further motivated to make a transformational gift of $1 million to Penn State Altoona for a future naming opportunity.