EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 34 MIN
Episode 108–Live from the Anchor Desk with Janelle Burrell
from The People of Penn State · host Penn State Alumni Association
On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Janelle Burrell '05 Lib, Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning anchor at CBS News Philadelphia. Janelle shares the story of how she almost didn’t attend Penn State — and why changing her mind became one of the best decisions she ever made. She also reflects on her journey from working behind the scenes to earning a seat at the anchor desk, the lessons she learned along the way, and how Penn State helped shape her career. Janelle also offers advice for new graduates navigating their next chapter, discusses the importance of perseverance and authenticity in journalism, and more.Follow Janelle on Instagram @janelleburrellFor more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Janelle Burrell '05 Lib, Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning anchor at CBS News Philadelphia. Janelle shares the story of how she almost didn’t attend Penn State — and why changing her mind became one of the best decisions she ever made. She also reflects on her journey from working behind the scenes to earning a seat at the anchor desk, the lessons she learned along the way, and how Penn State helped shape her care...
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