Mothersbaugh Named Director of Alumni Relations and Development

10 January 2006—The Office of Alumni Relations and Development of the Eberly College of Science welcomed Robert L. Mothersbaugh as director in May 2005. Mothersbaugh is a seasoned fund-raiser with eighteen years experience at Pennsylvania institutions of higher education. "I am delighted that Rob has joined us as director of alumni relations and development,” says Dean Daniel Larson. “Rob brings with him outstanding knowledge and experience and a deep passion for Penn State. We have a wonderful team in the Office of Alumni Relations and Development which, with Rob’s leadership, will play an ever increasing role in advancing the college."

From 1997 to 2005, Mothersbaugh served as the director of development for the College of Arts and Architecture and its University Art Services, which includes the Palmer Museum of Art, Center for the Performing Arts, and Pennsylvania Centre Stage. Prior to joining Penn State, he was the chief advancement officer and director of development at Lycoming College from 1993 to 1997, and was campaign director and director of development services at Gettysburg College from 1990 to 1993. He also had been director of Penn State Lion Line and assistant director of annual giving at Penn State from 1987 to 1990.

In 1989, Mothersbaugh received the Professional Excellence Award from Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations. He currently is a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, and has been a member of the American Prospect Research Association and the National Planned Giving Council. He has been an active volunteer with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, the State College Women's Resource Center, the Marsh Nature Center, the Palmer Museum of Art Advisory Board, and the United Way.

Mothersbaugh received his bachelor's degree in organizational behavior from Penn State in 1987 and has pursued post-graduate studies toward a master's degree in higher education. He received a professional certificate from the Association of Fund-Raising Professionals based on his years of experience, professional accomplishments, and academic background, as well as his continuing education and service.

A native of Centre County, he lives in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania with his wife Lori Marchese, a 1988 Penn State graduate, and their three children: thirteen-year-old daughter Leah, eleven-year-old son Cameron, and eight-year-old son Adam.

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