Penn State alumni Jonathan U. Dougherty received an award from the Fox Graduate School recognizing his impact in his career and in the community. Credit: Penn State Engineering.
Architectural engineering alumnus recognized with outstanding service award
Apr 14, 2025
Editor's note: A version of this article originally appeared on Penn State News.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jonathan U. Dougherty has been honored with the Outstanding Service Award from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, which recognizes alumni who have achieved professional success while demonstrating significant service to the University and the Penn State Alumni Association. Dougherty and two other Penn State alumni were honored at the Fox Graduate School Alumni Recognition Dinner on March 29 at the Nittany Lion Inn.
Dougherty received two degrees in architectural engineering from Penn State, a bachelor’s degree in 1999 and a doctoral degree in 2016.
He has spent over 20 years advancing education and professional development in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Early in his career, he worked for a Washington, D.C.-based general contractor, where he led the development of corporate training infrastructure and served as director of corporate knowledge and university engagement. In that role, he oversaw education for more than 400 employees and contributed to hiring efforts and internship program growth.
He has served on several industry committees, including the Baltimore-Washington Laborer’s Joint Training Fund and the Montgomery College Construction Industry Advisory Committee. He chaired the Architectural Engineering Institute’s International Student Design Competition for six years.
Currently vice president of strategic initiatives at Providence Engineering, Dougherty oversees marketing, talent development, workforce initiatives, and the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Program committee.
At Penn State, he remains active as a mentor and alumni leader. He serves on the board of directors for the Fox Graduate School Alumni Society, is an emeritus member of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board, and currently serves as president of the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society. He has led efforts to establish a $500,000 endowed scholarship for engineering students.
Dougherty’s contributions to education, professional development and alumni engagement have earned him several honors, including the Penn State Volunteer of the Year Award.
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