UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State has named the American Cancer Society and The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, as its 2026 Foundation Partners of the Year. The award recognizes foundations that have demonstrated extraordinary generosity in promotion and support of Penn State. Recipients are chosen on the basis of consistency of giving, support to areas of greatest need, and impact across the University.

The American Cancer Society has supported multiple cancer-related initiatives, including research grants and travel and lodging funds for patients of the Penn State Cancer Institute. The...