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Teammates For Life

Engage. Elevate. Celebrate.

Join us in supporting the women who wear the Penn State jersey today - and those who always will.

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Introducing the Teammates For Life Fund!

Give NOW to increase scholarship funding for Penn State women's athletics!

$350K raised in 2026–27$1M goal

$350,000 already raised toward our $1 Million goal for 2026–27

Learn more about giving to TFL

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The same room filled with alumnae and student-athletes mingling at the event

Engage

Connect with a community that celebrates your journey

From tailgates to leadership summits, TFL creates spaces where current and former student-athletes come together to share stories, build friendships, and celebrate the unique bond of being a Penn State female athlete.

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Elevate

Build skills that take you beyond the field

Through mentorship programs, career workshops, and professional development opportunities, TFL equips you with the tools and connections you need to thrive in your next chapter—whatever that may be.

Discover Mentorship

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Celebrate

Honor the legacy of women who paved the way

TFL recognizes the incredible achievements of Penn State women athletes past and present. From record-breaking performances to community impact, we shine a light on the excellence that defines our tradition.

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6,000+Alumnae Athletes

14Women's Varsity Teams

$350KRaised Toward $1M Goal

60+Years of Legacy

Be part of what's happening

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 11

TFL Pre-Game Social at Penn State vs. Stanford Volleyball Match

Cira Green, Philadelphia · 4:00 PM

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SEPTEMBER 12

TFL Tailgate at Penn State vs. Temple Football Game

Lincoln Financial Field · 9:00 AM

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SEPTEMBER 26

TFL Homecoming Tailgate with Varsity S

Beaver Stadium

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OCTOBER 21

Evening of Excellence, 2026 - NYC

T-Squared Social · 6:00 PM

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OCTOBER 30

High Performance Leadership Alumni PowHer Panel

1855 Club, Bryce Jordan Center · 11:30 AM

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DECEMBER 8

Student-Athlete Grad Breakfast - 2026

Nittany Lion Inn

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Through Teammates For Life, we are committed to delivering the best student-athlete experience in the country. We aim to position Penn State as home to THE most prominent, supportive and successful collegiate women's athletic department.

Char Morett Curtiss · Founder, Teammates For Life

Our Programs

1:1 Mentorship

Connect with successful alumnae for career guidance and personal development.

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Champions Circle

Executive leadership support for coaches of women's teams.

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Internship Opportunities

Access exclusive internship placements and career opportunities.

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PowHER Hour Panels

Interactive panel discussions on leadership, career, and personal growth.

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Evenings of Excellence

Community engagement and networking events throughout the year.

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Alumnae Network

Connect with 6,000+ alumnae athletes across all sports and generations.

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Meet the women leading this movement

The Team Behind TFL

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi

Penn State President

Char Morett Curtiss

Founder & Initiative Leader

Maribeth Roman Schmidt

Advisory Board Member

Elizabeth King

Advisory Board Member

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Support that comes back around.

The Cycle of Support

More scholarships allow us to recruit and retain more elite women student-athletes at Penn State. Every one of them who is mentored becomes someone who mentors — that’s how the cycle sustains itself, and how each class lifts the one behind it.

Recruit: A prospective student-athlete is recruited to Penn State and joins the women's athletics community.

Recruit

A prospective student-athlete is recruited to Penn State and joins the women's athletics community.

Celebrating our athletes

Moments That Matter

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Women's Volleyball huddles after a point against Maryland

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Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teammates For Life?

Teammates For Life is a Women's Athletics Initiative launched in 2023 and fueled by a powerful mission: To elevate the visibility, support and impact of women's athletics at Penn State. TFL connects current female student-athletes with Penn State's vast alumnae network to provide mentorship, career guidance, and team support. As a result, TFL empowers our student-athletes to build the confidence they need to thrive during their college years, and to transition seamlessly into life beyond athletics.

Is Teammates For Life connected to NIL?

Teammates For Life is a separate initiative to elevate the visibility, support and impact of women's athletics at Penn State. Teammates For Life is not connected to Penn State NIL efforts. The initiative, however, is an extension of Title IX's legacy at Penn State, prioritizing and supporting female athletes.

Does Teammates For Life accept donations?

Teammates For Life is focused on programming that builds strong bonds between Penn State's female athletes and extensive alumnae network, and on raising scholarship funds to attract and retain elite student-athletes in our women’s programs. Fundraising is integral to the success of Penn State women’s athletics. If you or someone you know would like to give to the Teammates For Life Fund, please email Seth Nagle at [email protected].

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