This is Baldwin's second straight Defensive Player of the Year honor after earning the distinction in the Atlantic 10 last season.
Kerr recorded 53 kills, three aces, four blocks, 13 digs, and hit .333 in three games last week.
The Nittany Lions take on Michigan in a rematch of The Palestra game in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.
The jump comes after Penn State's 20-9 victory over No. 8 Cornell.
Penn State defeated Michigan at the Palestra earlier this season.
The Nittany Lions will play Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.