York invites interested students to join Lion Caucus to sharpen public speaking, gain insight into government and policy, and advocate for affordable education for future Penn Staters.

Capitol Day in Harrisburg provides a memorable opportunity for students from University Park and Commonwealth Campuses to meet legislators and advocate for Penn State.

Lion Caucus coordinates with Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations, guided by adviser Jimi Werner, to track policy developments and relay them to students.

York’s leadership prioritizes clear communication of complex topics, collaboration with other student groups, and expanding outreach within Penn State’s civic engagement network.

Lion Caucus encourages members to share personal Penn State experiences with elected officials to illustrate the university’s impact across the state, including agriculture programs and educator preparation.

Fall Advocacy Festival and similar events mobilize student action, such as hundreds of students emailing legislators to back federal funding.

Lion Caucus advocates for higher education funding at federal and state levels, focusing on Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, state appropriations, general funding, and performance-based funding to keep education accessible.

York emphasizes that state funding makes Penn State affordable and motivates him to ensure future generations have similar opportunities.

Jude York, a Schreyer Scholar majoring in political science and history, serves as president of Lion Caucus, the student arm of Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations.

Post-graduation goals include government consulting or legislative policy research, leveraging Lion Caucus leadership to influence public policy.