After exactly 48 years of work at the on-campus USPS post office, beloved Mike “The Mailman” Herr will retire on April 1.

He spent his time at Penn State with a mission — to make every student or faculty member’s visit to the post office a fun and stress-free experience. “Life is a holiday,” Herr said. “Just enjoy it! That’s what I’ve done.”

About the Author

Nick Weiss

Nick is a videographer at OnwardState. He is a sophomore in the College of Communications, studying as a Film & Video major. With most of his experience in documentary film, Nick continues to tell stories at Penn State. Email him nickweiss@onwardstate.com

How Centre County Voted In The 2026 Midterm Elections

Centre County saw a 55.32% voter turnout rate in the general election.

Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel & Driving Drunk

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units

“He does a good job of making everyone else around him better because he’s the hardest-working guy on the field at all times.”