

THON, Penn States Dance Marathon, is the largest
student-run philanthropy in the nation. In February of 2003, Penn State
students raised over $3.6 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at The Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center, which benefits children with cancer.
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Penn States most important product is
its graduates. In 2001-02, 16,454 students received Penn State Degrees,
including 2,171 associate, 11,327 baccalaureate, 2,128 masters, 541 doctorate,
and 287 first professional degrees.
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