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How Stories Shape Stronger Rural Futures: Guest Lecturer to Speak at Juniata
(Posted January 13, 2026)
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Tony Pipa
Tony Pipa
HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Juniata College will welcome Malloy Guest Lecturer Tony Pipa, who will present “The Power of Stories and Narrative in Revitalizing Rural Places,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the living room of Statton Learning Commons. Hosted by the Office of the Provost, this event is free and open to the public.
The host of the award-winning Reimagine Rural podcast, Pipa shares stories of how people in rural towns are developing innovative solutions to strengthen resilience, economic security, and future prospects.
He is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution, where he launched and leads the Reimagining Rural Policy Initiative. The initiative provides analysis and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of federal policy in supporting rural communities in the 21st century.
Pipa serves as vice chair of StriveTogether, chair of the Reimagining Rural Assistance Network (RRAN), treasurer of Lead for America, and a member of several advisory councils focused on economic mobility and rural investment, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Rural Investment Collaborative. A native of rural Elysburg, Pennsylvania, he attended Stanford University, earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University, and holds a master of public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.
The Edwin A. and Susan R. Malloy Lectureship was established in 1985 to enhance the quality of life at Juniata College and in the Huntingdon community. The endowment supports programs that include nationally and internationally known speakers, artists, writers, and musical groups.
About Juniata College Sesquicentennial
Juniata College is celebrating its 150th anniversary during the 2025–2026 academic year. Founded in 1876 as Huntingdon Normal School by Andrew B. Brumbaugh and his cousins, the College has grown from a single classroom above a printshop to a nationally recognized liberal arts institution preparing students for lives of leadership, purpose, and meaningful impact. The sesquicentennial year features lectures, performances, exhibits, and special programs highlighting Juniata’s history and vision for the future. Learn more at juniata.edu.
Contact April Feagley at feaglea@juniata.edu or (814) 641-3131 for more information.