Penn State Homecoming announced John Colaneri as 2021 Homecoming Grand Marshal during its virtual Legacy celebration on Wednesday. According to a release, the Grand Marshal is someone who has made achievements within their field and who represents Penn State s mission.
Colaneri has starred in several home makeover shows on HGTV and on DIY Network as an American TV personality. He graduated from Penn State in 2003 with a Bachelor s of science for labor and industrial relations and a minor in business management.
The organization s Homecoming Executive Committee is considering both online and in-person activities based on university-sponsored regulations for the coronavirus pandemic, according to the release.