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Students in the Wildlife Technology program at Penn State DuBois join assistant teaching professor Mike Eckley for a group photo at the entrance marker of Bilger’s Rocks, an over 300 million-year old rock formation covering more than 20 acres in Clearfield County.

Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program supports statewide forest walks

October 20, 2026

large group of people in navy blue on conference stage

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Nominations open for 2027 Shirley Hendrick Award

October 20, 2026

Jennifer Van Hook wears a multi-colored scarf and makes a point at an event.

Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America

October 19, 2026

Two academic buildings

Penn State Dickinson Law enters reciprocal virtual faculty scholarship exchange

October 19, 2026

Portrait of young woman wearing sleevless blue dress while posing in front of Old Main

College of Education names Olivia Kulp as fall 2026 student marshal

October 19, 2026

Gina Brelsford

Harrisburg professor elected American Psychological Association fellow

October 19, 2026

A laughing man in a button-down shirt and tie leans against a marble table in a lounge with trees outside.

Bright mind, big heart, sharp wit: Engineering management faculty member retires

October 19, 2026

AI circuit board graphic

AI and the Economy Initiative to host fall workshop

October 19, 2026

Jill Hamilton, associate professor of ecosystem science and management stands with Kyra LoPiccolo, Plant Biology graduate student and Hamilton Lab member, in one of the Penn State greenhouses

Jill Hamilton named Plant Institute associate director

October 19, 2026

Side by side images with a Black woman seated wearing a white shirt with black polka dots on right a polished aluminum chair

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Frank M. Ahern

In memoriam: Frank M. Ahern, teaching professor emeritus of biobehavioral health

October 19, 2026

Side-by-side portraits of Edward Jones (left) and Ashley Pesi (right) of Penn State Greater Allegheny. Jones stands in front of a Penn State-themed backdrop, while Pesi stands in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny banner wearing a TRIO Upward Bound shirt.

Greater Allegheny TRIO professionals step into statewide leadership roles

October 19, 2026

Head shot of Bo Gray

'Careers in Sustainability and the Labor Movement' webinar to be held Oct. 27

October 19, 2026

People recording in Penn State Abington's podcast studio

Penn State Abington launches student-produced podcast, 'The Pawdcast'

October 16, 2026

Woman in safety glasses in a materials lab

National 2D materials research hub names new director

October 16, 2026

Geoportal screen capture showing map of world, inset text reads Geoportal Live Demo Nov 2 @ 1pm CT via Zoom, logo Big Ten Academic Alliance

Redesigned BTAA Geoportal is ready to be explored: Live demo Nov. 2

October 16, 2026

Two smiling students side by side

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

Two models are shown side by side as the third place winner of the Vertical Flight Society’s 43rd Annual Student Design Competition.

Aerospace engineering undergrads earn third place in flight design competition

October 16, 2026

Rock Ethics Institute Faculty Fellows 2027–28

Rock Ethics Institute accepting applications for 2027–28 Faculty Fellows program

October 16, 2026

Heike Pfau outside

Heike Pfau receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

Chemistry researchers working in lab.

Jonathan Kuo receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

Scranton's nittany lion shrine, surrounded by colorful mums, with a view of mountains in the background

Penn State Scranton earns recognition for excellence, value and student success

October 16, 2026

A fall photo of Altoona's Slep Student Center

Penn State Altoona political science professor publishes new book

October 16, 2026

Sarah Flanagan and her high school mentor, Lisa Martinelli.

Plant science graduate student committed to improving food security

October 16, 2026

An outdoor portrait of Yan Li

NSF CAREER Award funds advanced computing for improved power grid operation

October 16, 2026

Mariah Kupfner

Harrisburg faculty member awarded research fellowship

October 16, 2026

Connor Hill holds polyedron model in front of his poster

Pursuing a mathematical proof pays off for dual-enrollment student

October 16, 2026

Verónica Román-Reyna teaching students Tony Vozzella and Lauren Hendricks

Genome detectives: Students sequence the genome of a harmful plant pathogen

October 15, 2026

 Ashwin Renganathan

Aerospace engineering professor named aeronautics and astronautics fellow

October 15, 2026

Students walking down tree-lined sidewalk

Penn State to celebrate National Transfer Student Week Oct. 19-23

October 15, 2026

A group of people holding awards

Penn State Global seeks nominations for faculty, staff, student, alumni awards

October 14, 2026

a smiling woman with red hair and a black and white striped shirt

Head of Special Collections sees it as creative incubator for student engagement

October 14, 2026

Thrive Summit aims to facilitate student leadership growth

October 14, 2026

Nese College of Nursing Dean Laurie Badzek, left, receives award from Annette Weiss, current president of PHENSA

Nese College of Nursing dean receives PHENSA Distinguished Colleague Award

October 14, 2026

Two students holding blue and white pom poms at an event at Penn State University Park campus

Student advocates engage community to support federal student aid programs

October 13, 2026

Adane Kebede Tesega, PhD, and Penn State public health sciences graduate students and faculty pose together at the Public Health 250 Symposium in Harrisburg.

College of Medicine welcomes Fulbright Scholar in public health sciences

October 13, 2026

A group of people standing in an art museum. The person at right holds a mic and is introducing the three people to her left.

Palmer Museum exhibitions showcase faculty, student curators through collaborative inquiry

October 13, 2026

Roots for Renewal

Penn State Schuylkill to host community tree care training Nov. 21

October 13, 2026

a library with big windows on right side

Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s

October 13, 2026

Five adults sit together and smile inside a modern vehicle cabin.

Penn State Altoona rail program builds global industry ties in Germany

October 13, 2026

Seth Hubler

Beyond the Blue and White: Alum goes from Penn State Schuylkill to state government

October 13, 2026

Five turtles bask in the sun on a floating platform in a pond, with a spraying fountain and colorful fall foliage in the background.

Penn State Altoona's turtles get a new basking platform thanks to student's work

October 13, 2026

Luna Nunez-Peralta (left) wears a purple hoodie and Alyssa Nigel (right) wears a blue long-sleeved shirt, as they stand outside of West Halls.

First-generation fellowship helps Liberal Arts students prepare for future

October 13, 2026

Six College of Medicine students headed to national AMA Research Challenge

October 12, 2026

Jennifer Maggs

Adolescent substance use, mentorship are dual priorities for researcher's career

October 12, 2026

Honor society inductees holding certificates

Penn State to mark First-Generation Celebration events first week of November

October 12, 2026

man standing in front of monitor

Penn State Abington students build leadership skills in global business challenge

October 12, 2026

Group photo of 17 people smiling and posing around a large table in a bright room decorated with plants and colorful hanging ornaments.

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

More than research: The Fulbright experience at Penn State

October 12, 2026

Final APPR recommendations shared following community feedback, assessment

October 12, 2026

students judging soil

Penn State Soil Judging Team places second at 2026 Northeast Regional Contest

October 09, 2026

2026 4-H State Council members in a group photo.

Two 4-H State Council members begin next chapter at Penn State

October 09, 2026

A group of five people posing in a room.

Lonsteins continue support for World Campus Smart Track to Success program

October 09, 2026

Students in business attire looking down at tech device

Students invited to explore career opportunities at Pittsburgh Connect, Nov. 23

October 09, 2026

Photo of Minerva Matos-Garner by the University Park Nittany Lion Shrine

Fox Graduate School hires inaugural director of student engagement and retention

October 09, 2026

Two students talk with a recruiter at Penn State Behrend's fall Career and Internship Fair.

Behrend’s fall Career and Internship Fair draws recruiters from 187 companies

October 09, 2026

Abbey Fellowship Global

Perreault Fellow gains global agriculture experience in Australia

October 08, 2026

Erin Gregorian wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing outdoors.

Political science student explores intersection of AI, public policy

October 08, 2026

Academic Adviser on Zoom call talking with student

Starfish midsemester progress surveys remain open until Oct. 28

October 08, 2026

A photo of Esther Gomez standing outside. 

$1.9M NIH award to fund study of how mechanical signals control cell fate

October 08, 2026

Rick Robinett, Tracy Langkilde, and Andrew Read looking at Marsh White exhibits.

Heard on Campus: Celebrating 100 years since Penn State’s first doctoral degree

October 08, 2026

A smiling woman in a blazer sits at a desk with her hands clasped.

Supported by classmates, faculty and a scholarship, HR generalist and veteran pursues MBA

October 08, 2026

Five panelists sit on raised stools on a platform answering questions from a moderator

Prime Branding Panel gives Smeal students career advice beyond the classroom

October 08, 2026

Wooden signpost with three directional signs labeled CAREER against a blue sky with clouds

Penn State Altoona hosts fall career days Oct. 14 and 15

October 07, 2026

IEE Research Awards

IEE accepting nominations for 2026 Research Awards

October 07, 2026

Latest News

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Students in the Wildlife Technology program at Penn State DuBois join assistant teaching professor Mike Eckley for a group photo at the entrance marker of Bilger’s Rocks, an over 300 million-year old rock formation covering more than 20 acres in Clearfield County.

Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program supports statewide forest walks

October 20, 2026

large group of people in navy blue on conference stage

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Nominations open for 2027 Shirley Hendrick Award

October 20, 2026

Jennifer Van Hook wears a multi-colored scarf and makes a point at an event.

Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America

October 19, 2026

Two academic buildings

Penn State Dickinson Law enters reciprocal virtual faculty scholarship exchange

October 19, 2026

Portrait of young woman wearing sleevless blue dress while posing in front of Old Main

College of Education names Olivia Kulp as fall 2026 student marshal

October 19, 2026

Gina Brelsford

Harrisburg professor elected American Psychological Association fellow

October 19, 2026

A laughing man in a button-down shirt and tie leans against a marble table in a lounge with trees outside.

Bright mind, big heart, sharp wit: Engineering management faculty member retires

October 19, 2026

AI circuit board graphic

AI and the Economy Initiative to host fall workshop

October 19, 2026

Jill Hamilton, associate professor of ecosystem science and management stands with Kyra LoPiccolo, Plant Biology graduate student and Hamilton Lab member, in one of the Penn State greenhouses

Jill Hamilton named Plant Institute associate director

October 19, 2026

Side by side images with a Black woman seated wearing a white shirt with black polka dots on right a polished aluminum chair

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Frank M. Ahern

In memoriam: Frank M. Ahern, teaching professor emeritus of biobehavioral health

October 19, 2026

Side-by-side portraits of Edward Jones (left) and Ashley Pesi (right) of Penn State Greater Allegheny. Jones stands in front of a Penn State-themed backdrop, while Pesi stands in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny banner wearing a TRIO Upward Bound shirt.

Greater Allegheny TRIO professionals step into statewide leadership roles

October 19, 2026

Head shot of Bo Gray

'Careers in Sustainability and the Labor Movement' webinar to be held Oct. 27

October 19, 2026

People recording in Penn State Abington's podcast studio

Penn State Abington launches student-produced podcast, 'The Pawdcast'

October 16, 2026

Woman in safety glasses in a materials lab

National 2D materials research hub names new director

October 16, 2026

Geoportal screen capture showing map of world, inset text reads Geoportal Live Demo Nov 2 @ 1pm CT via Zoom, logo Big Ten Academic Alliance

Redesigned BTAA Geoportal is ready to be explored: Live demo Nov. 2

October 16, 2026

Two smiling students side by side

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

Two models are shown side by side as the third place winner of the Vertical Flight Society’s 43rd Annual Student Design Competition.

Aerospace engineering undergrads earn third place in flight design competition

October 16, 2026

Rock Ethics Institute Faculty Fellows 2027–28

Rock Ethics Institute accepting applications for 2027–28 Faculty Fellows program

October 16, 2026

Heike Pfau outside

Heike Pfau receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

Chemistry researchers working in lab.

Jonathan Kuo receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

Scranton's nittany lion shrine, surrounded by colorful mums, with a view of mountains in the background

Penn State Scranton earns recognition for excellence, value and student success

October 16, 2026

A fall photo of Altoona's Slep Student Center

Penn State Altoona political science professor publishes new book

October 16, 2026

Sarah Flanagan and her high school mentor, Lisa Martinelli.

Plant science graduate student committed to improving food security

October 16, 2026

An outdoor portrait of Yan Li

NSF CAREER Award funds advanced computing for improved power grid operation

October 16, 2026

Mariah Kupfner

Harrisburg faculty member awarded research fellowship

October 16, 2026

Connor Hill holds polyedron model in front of his poster

Pursuing a mathematical proof pays off for dual-enrollment student

October 16, 2026

Verónica Román-Reyna teaching students Tony Vozzella and Lauren Hendricks

Genome detectives: Students sequence the genome of a harmful plant pathogen

October 15, 2026

 Ashwin Renganathan

Aerospace engineering professor named aeronautics and astronautics fellow

October 15, 2026

Students walking down tree-lined sidewalk

Penn State to celebrate National Transfer Student Week Oct. 19-23

October 15, 2026

A group of people holding awards

Penn State Global seeks nominations for faculty, staff, student, alumni awards

October 14, 2026

a smiling woman with red hair and a black and white striped shirt

Head of Special Collections sees it as creative incubator for student engagement

October 14, 2026

Thrive Summit aims to facilitate student leadership growth

October 14, 2026

Nese College of Nursing Dean Laurie Badzek, left, receives award from Annette Weiss, current president of PHENSA

Nese College of Nursing dean receives PHENSA Distinguished Colleague Award

October 14, 2026

Two students holding blue and white pom poms at an event at Penn State University Park campus

Student advocates engage community to support federal student aid programs

October 13, 2026

Adane Kebede Tesega, PhD, and Penn State public health sciences graduate students and faculty pose together at the Public Health 250 Symposium in Harrisburg.

College of Medicine welcomes Fulbright Scholar in public health sciences

October 13, 2026

A group of people standing in an art museum. The person at right holds a mic and is introducing the three people to her left.

Palmer Museum exhibitions showcase faculty, student curators through collaborative inquiry

October 13, 2026

Roots for Renewal

Penn State Schuylkill to host community tree care training Nov. 21

October 13, 2026

a library with big windows on right side

Law libraries acquire database of legal documents dating back to 1500s

October 13, 2026

Five adults sit together and smile inside a modern vehicle cabin.

Penn State Altoona rail program builds global industry ties in Germany

October 13, 2026

Seth Hubler

Beyond the Blue and White: Alum goes from Penn State Schuylkill to state government

October 13, 2026

Five turtles bask in the sun on a floating platform in a pond, with a spraying fountain and colorful fall foliage in the background.

Penn State Altoona's turtles get a new basking platform thanks to student's work

October 13, 2026

Luna Nunez-Peralta (left) wears a purple hoodie and Alyssa Nigel (right) wears a blue long-sleeved shirt, as they stand outside of West Halls.

First-generation fellowship helps Liberal Arts students prepare for future

October 13, 2026

Six College of Medicine students headed to national AMA Research Challenge

October 12, 2026

Jennifer Maggs

Adolescent substance use, mentorship are dual priorities for researcher's career

October 12, 2026

Honor society inductees holding certificates

Penn State to mark First-Generation Celebration events first week of November

October 12, 2026

man standing in front of monitor

Penn State Abington students build leadership skills in global business challenge

October 12, 2026

Group photo of 17 people smiling and posing around a large table in a bright room decorated with plants and colorful hanging ornaments.

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

More than research: The Fulbright experience at Penn State

October 12, 2026

Final APPR recommendations shared following community feedback, assessment

October 12, 2026

students judging soil

Penn State Soil Judging Team places second at 2026 Northeast Regional Contest

October 09, 2026

2026 4-H State Council members in a group photo.

Two 4-H State Council members begin next chapter at Penn State

October 09, 2026

A group of five people posing in a room.

Lonsteins continue support for World Campus Smart Track to Success program

October 09, 2026

Students in business attire looking down at tech device

Students invited to explore career opportunities at Pittsburgh Connect, Nov. 23

October 09, 2026

Photo of Minerva Matos-Garner by the University Park Nittany Lion Shrine

Fox Graduate School hires inaugural director of student engagement and retention

October 09, 2026

Two students talk with a recruiter at Penn State Behrend's fall Career and Internship Fair.

Behrend’s fall Career and Internship Fair draws recruiters from 187 companies

October 09, 2026

Abbey Fellowship Global

Perreault Fellow gains global agriculture experience in Australia

October 08, 2026

Erin Gregorian wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing outdoors.

Political science student explores intersection of AI, public policy

October 08, 2026

Academic Adviser on Zoom call talking with student

Starfish midsemester progress surveys remain open until Oct. 28

October 08, 2026

A photo of Esther Gomez standing outside. 

$1.9M NIH award to fund study of how mechanical signals control cell fate

October 08, 2026

Rick Robinett, Tracy Langkilde, and Andrew Read looking at Marsh White exhibits.

Heard on Campus: Celebrating 100 years since Penn State’s first doctoral degree

October 08, 2026

A smiling woman in a blazer sits at a desk with her hands clasped.

Supported by classmates, faculty and a scholarship, HR generalist and veteran pursues MBA

October 08, 2026

Five panelists sit on raised stools on a platform answering questions from a moderator

Prime Branding Panel gives Smeal students career advice beyond the classroom

October 08, 2026

Wooden signpost with three directional signs labeled CAREER against a blue sky with clouds

Penn State Altoona hosts fall career days Oct. 14 and 15

October 07, 2026

IEE Research Awards

IEE accepting nominations for 2026 Research Awards

October 07, 2026

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