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Student awards presented to fall 2025 graduates

December 23, 2025

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Penn College honors Lyon with alumni award

December 23, 2025

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Penn State Hazleton holds practical nursing graduation

December 23, 2025

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AI in education: Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day set for Jan. 7

December 22, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State York in November 2025

Women’s Philanthropic Network awards grants to help students, campus initiatives

December 22, 2025

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Upcoming course will explore the chemistry and culture of food in Taiwan

December 22, 2025

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Swaroop Ghosh named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 22, 2025

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Penn State Harrisburg celebrates fall 2025 commencement

December 22, 2025

Penn State students and industry leaders engaged in conversation

Industry leaders join Penn State to shape the future of Sustainable Labs Program

December 22, 2025

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Dipanjan Pan named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 22, 2025

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Mentorship and communication take center stage at training summit

December 22, 2025

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Fall 2025 commencement

December 21, 2025

Professor emerita receives national recognition for 4-H research database

December 19, 2025

CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science

December 19, 2025

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Stuckeman faculty member builds global artist community through Maake Magazine

December 19, 2025

IST researchers well-represented at international AI conference

December 19, 2025

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Chapel Internships lead economics graduate to career in New York City

December 18, 2025

Vama Maniar sits in a graduation cap and gown on the steps of Old Main.

From student-athlete to entrepreneur, Liberal Arts graduate charts next chapter

December 18, 2025

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Penn State Altoona professor’s book helps WWII veteran earn Legion of Honor

December 18, 2025

TaTyana Abreu poses for a picture with her Changemaker award

Penn State York graduate honored as community 'Changemaker'

December 18, 2025

Jingyi Hu

Jingyi Hu named fall 2025 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences marshal

December 18, 2025

Chris Manful holding trophies from Brandywine Athletics Banquet

Road to Commencement: Christopher Manful

December 18, 2025

The virtual museum is a space that enables students to exhibit their artwork, upload writing, and provide synchronous and asynchronous feedback — replicating the experience of an in-person gallery in a fully online environment.

Penn State's online faculty: Spotlight on digital design and psychology

December 18, 2025

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Brandywine and incarcerated students learn together in course at local jail

December 17, 2025

Yang Yang, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics, poses for a headshot in his lab next to various engineering equipment.

Engineering professor receives DOE Early Career Research Program Award

December 17, 2025

A student holds up a robotic gripper for another student to see

‘Plant Yourself in Ag’ Day offers dynamic platform for career exploration

December 17, 2025

A large group of Penn State New Kensington students, faculty, and staff pose together in the lobby of a hotel.

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

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Setting boundaries helps Smeal’s fall 2025 student marshal explore, excel

December 17, 2025

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Paterno Fellow blends Spanish and global learning on her path to law

December 17, 2025

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From flip phones to AI: Bellisario College professor embraces tech evolution

December 17, 2025

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LionGlass windows, windshields in development with Vitro Architectural Glass

December 17, 2025

Charring is shown in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, after the Thompson Hollow Fire in April 2025.

$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network

December 17, 2025

Student Grant Lewis, wearing a suit and tie, poses in front of the poster board showcasing photos and a write-up of his research project

Mechanical engineering student places at international engineering conference

December 17, 2025

World Campus Online Faculty Development announces 2026 course catalog

December 16, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Penn State to hold fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 19-21

December 16, 2025

Students Adam Dotts, Sean Webb, Anna Mae O’Brien, and Lissette Green pose for a photo at the fall 2025 Lambda Pi Eta honor society induction

Students inducted into Penn State Altoona’s communications honor society

December 16, 2025

Camren Boyogueno stands by the entrance to Sparks Building.

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

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Bird researchers use virtual reality to bring fieldwork experience to classroom

December 16, 2025

Food Science research trip

Graduate students conduct food safety research abroad with NSF grants

December 16, 2025

Two Penn State Behrend nursing students pose near a simulation mannikan.

New Behrend nursing program accelerates path to careers in healthcare

December 16, 2025

A group of Penn State New Kensington students stand together in a wooded area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holding printed cards and discussing design concepts as part of an engineering-focused workshop.

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

A group of Arts at Hayfield organization members pose with the recipient of Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student named Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award recipient

December 16, 2025

Joie Marhefka, associate teaching professor of biomedical engineering technology at Penn State, stands with fellow panelists and collaborators at the Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh, where she presented research on AI workforce readiness as part of the RAISE-PA initiative.

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

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Faculty team’s new resources for U.S. privacy education aim to protect consumers

December 15, 2025

Megan Zipprich

Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

December 15, 2025

Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, Jennifer Rankin and Ruth Herstek pose together in the New Kensington library.

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Woman and doctor with tablet for consultation with expert advice, explaining and healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

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Tracy Hoover retires as associate dean in College of Agricultural Sciences

December 13, 2025

Jaden Kelly

Road to Commencement: Jaden Kelly

December 12, 2025

Kirk French lectures to an auditorium filled with students

Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students

December 12, 2025

Instructor leans over a table helping a group of children work together on a hands-on activity in a colorful classroom.

Penn State Altoona engineering student inspires youth with robotics camp

December 12, 2025

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Fall 2025 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders participants complete program

December 12, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

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Elizabeth Call named head of Eberly Family Special Collections Library

December 12, 2025

Stefano Terlizzi poses near a brick wall for a headshot.

American Nuclear Society names Penn State professor to 40 under 40 list

December 12, 2025

Golden glowing lightbulb atop a blurred-out laptop.

ICDS seeks proposals for Faculty Upskilling Fellowships program

December 12, 2025

Penn State faculty listen to a presentation on factors that influence student success. 

New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices

December 12, 2025

World Food Prize GTAN

Penn State students bridge food security, education inspired by World Food Prize

December 11, 2025

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Brandywine students make history at the National Cyber League Competition

December 11, 2025

A group of students and an adviser sit around a long table listening to a presentation

Penn State Harrisburg Advising Center aims to support student-athletes

December 11, 2025

Joseph Kirsch, Morgan Amoroso, and Sidney Bergman pose in front of the Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus sign inside the Student Success Center.

Penn State Fayette celebrates student research at fall Undergraduate Exhibition

December 11, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Side-by-side photos of Mary Zelis and Cooper Ofak

Two earn Guided Study Group Leader Awards

December 11, 2025

Ken Knappenberger

Penn State chemist named 2026 Optica Fellow

December 11, 2025

Poet Jan Beatty sits outdoors in a cluttered yard or alleyway, wearing a tan jacket and orange-tinted sunglasses. She rests her hands under her chin, showing several large rings, and looks directly at the camera.

Poet Jan Beatty leads ‘Writing the Impossible’ workshop at Greater Allegheny

December 11, 2025

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Student awards presented to fall 2025 graduates

December 23, 2025

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Penn College honors Lyon with alumni award

December 23, 2025

A group of people in white outfits

Penn State Hazleton holds practical nursing graduation

December 23, 2025

A graphic that provides details for Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day

AI in education: Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day set for Jan. 7

December 22, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State York in November 2025

Women’s Philanthropic Network awards grants to help students, campus initiatives

December 22, 2025

Landscape photo of Taipei, Taiwan

Upcoming course will explore the chemistry and culture of food in Taiwan

December 22, 2025

Penn State Professor Swaroop Ghosh standing outside looking into the camera and smiling.

Swaroop Ghosh named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 22, 2025

A graduate smiles and waves to the crowd

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates fall 2025 commencement

December 22, 2025

Penn State students and industry leaders engaged in conversation

Industry leaders join Penn State to shape the future of Sustainable Labs Program

December 22, 2025

Dipanjan Pan

Dipanjan Pan named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 22, 2025

A person in a red jacket holding a microphone.

Mentorship and communication take center stage at training summit

December 22, 2025

A wide photo of graduates facing the graduation stage during a ceremony

Fall 2025 commencement

December 21, 2025

Professor emerita receives national recognition for 4-H research database

December 19, 2025

CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science

December 19, 2025

A collection of magazine covers.

Stuckeman faculty member builds global artist community through Maake Magazine

December 19, 2025

IST researchers well-represented at international AI conference

December 19, 2025

Kayla Lynch holds a graduation cap while standing outside Old Main in a white dress.

Chapel Internships lead economics graduate to career in New York City

December 18, 2025

Vama Maniar sits in a graduation cap and gown on the steps of Old Main.

From student-athlete to entrepreneur, Liberal Arts graduate charts next chapter

December 18, 2025

Jared Frederick at a podium addresses an audience in an auditorium, with U.S. flag and John Homan looking on.

Penn State Altoona professor’s book helps WWII veteran earn Legion of Honor

December 18, 2025

TaTyana Abreu poses for a picture with her Changemaker award

Penn State York graduate honored as community 'Changemaker'

December 18, 2025

Jingyi Hu

Jingyi Hu named fall 2025 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences marshal

December 18, 2025

Chris Manful holding trophies from Brandywine Athletics Banquet

Road to Commencement: Christopher Manful

December 18, 2025

The virtual museum is a space that enables students to exhibit their artwork, upload writing, and provide synchronous and asynchronous feedback — replicating the experience of an in-person gallery in a fully online environment.

Penn State's online faculty: Spotlight on digital design and psychology

December 18, 2025

students posing for photo in george w. hill chapel with angela putman

Brandywine and incarcerated students learn together in course at local jail

December 17, 2025

Yang Yang, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics, poses for a headshot in his lab next to various engineering equipment.

Engineering professor receives DOE Early Career Research Program Award

December 17, 2025

A student holds up a robotic gripper for another student to see

‘Plant Yourself in Ag’ Day offers dynamic platform for career exploration

December 17, 2025

A large group of Penn State New Kensington students, faculty, and staff pose together in the lobby of a hotel.

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of Lauren Clymer, who is wearing a black blazer and white scarf.

Setting boundaries helps Smeal’s fall 2025 student marshal explore, excel

December 17, 2025

Gianna Martinelli wears a gray sweater while standing against an outdoor backdrop.

Paterno Fellow blends Spanish and global learning on her path to law

December 17, 2025

Man with short gray-ish hair wearing a black sweater sits at a computer desk.

From flip phones to AI: Bellisario College professor embraces tech evolution

December 17, 2025

A group of people in a glass-making factory

LionGlass windows, windshields in development with Vitro Architectural Glass

December 17, 2025

Charring is shown in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, after the Thompson Hollow Fire in April 2025.

$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network

December 17, 2025

Student Grant Lewis, wearing a suit and tie, poses in front of the poster board showcasing photos and a write-up of his research project

Mechanical engineering student places at international engineering conference

December 17, 2025

World Campus Online Faculty Development announces 2026 course catalog

December 16, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Penn State to hold fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 19-21

December 16, 2025

Students Adam Dotts, Sean Webb, Anna Mae O’Brien, and Lissette Green pose for a photo at the fall 2025 Lambda Pi Eta honor society induction

Students inducted into Penn State Altoona’s communications honor society

December 16, 2025

Camren Boyogueno stands by the entrance to Sparks Building.

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

screenshot of VR experience showing person holding bird

Bird researchers use virtual reality to bring fieldwork experience to classroom

December 16, 2025

Food Science research trip

Graduate students conduct food safety research abroad with NSF grants

December 16, 2025

Two Penn State Behrend nursing students pose near a simulation mannikan.

New Behrend nursing program accelerates path to careers in healthcare

December 16, 2025

A group of Penn State New Kensington students stand together in a wooded area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holding printed cards and discussing design concepts as part of an engineering-focused workshop.

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

A group of Arts at Hayfield organization members pose with the recipient of Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student named Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award recipient

December 16, 2025

Joie Marhefka, associate teaching professor of biomedical engineering technology at Penn State, stands with fellow panelists and collaborators at the Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh, where she presented research on AI workforce readiness as part of the RAISE-PA initiative.

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

Photo of tabletop game arranged on a table with two players' hands in the background

Faculty team’s new resources for U.S. privacy education aim to protect consumers

December 15, 2025

Megan Zipprich

Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

December 15, 2025

Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, Jennifer Rankin and Ruth Herstek pose together in the New Kensington library.

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Woman and doctor with tablet for consultation with expert advice, explaining and healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

Tracy & Ron Hoover

Tracy Hoover retires as associate dean in College of Agricultural Sciences

December 13, 2025

Jaden Kelly

Road to Commencement: Jaden Kelly

December 12, 2025

Kirk French lectures to an auditorium filled with students

Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students

December 12, 2025

Instructor leans over a table helping a group of children work together on a hands-on activity in a colorful classroom.

Penn State Altoona engineering student inspires youth with robotics camp

December 12, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Fall 2025 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders participants complete program

December 12, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

photo portrait of woman with short-cropped straight hair

Elizabeth Call named head of Eberly Family Special Collections Library

December 12, 2025

Stefano Terlizzi poses near a brick wall for a headshot.

American Nuclear Society names Penn State professor to 40 under 40 list

December 12, 2025

Golden glowing lightbulb atop a blurred-out laptop.

ICDS seeks proposals for Faculty Upskilling Fellowships program

December 12, 2025

Penn State faculty listen to a presentation on factors that influence student success. 

New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices

December 12, 2025

World Food Prize GTAN

Penn State students bridge food security, education inspired by World Food Prize

December 11, 2025

llustration of a digital circuit board in blue tones with glowing padlock icons, symbolizing cybersecurity and data protection.

Brandywine students make history at the National Cyber League Competition

December 11, 2025

A group of students and an adviser sit around a long table listening to a presentation

Penn State Harrisburg Advising Center aims to support student-athletes

December 11, 2025

Joseph Kirsch, Morgan Amoroso, and Sidney Bergman pose in front of the Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus sign inside the Student Success Center.

Penn State Fayette celebrates student research at fall Undergraduate Exhibition

December 11, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Side-by-side photos of Mary Zelis and Cooper Ofak

Two earn Guided Study Group Leader Awards

December 11, 2025

Ken Knappenberger

Penn State chemist named 2026 Optica Fellow

December 11, 2025

Poet Jan Beatty sits outdoors in a cluttered yard or alleyway, wearing a tan jacket and orange-tinted sunglasses. She rests her hands under her chin, showing several large rings, and looks directly at the camera.

Poet Jan Beatty leads ‘Writing the Impossible’ workshop at Greater Allegheny

December 11, 2025

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