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Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026

May 06, 2026

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Penn State Altoona to launch College 2 Career program this fall

May 06, 2026

Portrait of Patrick Hoey in front of the Business Building

Commencement holds added meaning for Penn State Smeal grad after tragic accident

May 06, 2026

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First student cohort from Readiness Institute prepares for Penn State graduation

May 06, 2026

Abby Fusaro stands in a graduation gown against a pillar outside Old Main Building.

Fourth-year criminology student Abby Fusaro puts premium on helping others

May 06, 2026

A photo of two students in front of a poster board

Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition showcases student research

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

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Materials science and engineering professor Joshua Robinson named MRI director

May 06, 2026

HHD-Biobehavioral Health Building

College of Health and Human Development ranked first in NIH-funding category

May 06, 2026

Students posing at an awards ceremony: Adam Dotts, Jaidyn Palladini, McCailey Flaugh, Shaun Zafar, Sean Webb and Lissette Green.

Students inducted into Penn State Altoona’s communications honor society

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

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Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Research drives career paths

May 06, 2026

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Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Leadership builds career trajectory

May 06, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Student Affairs Awards

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates student excellence at Student Affairs Awards Ceremony

May 06, 2026

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Penn State Altoona kinesiology students lead activities at YMCA event

May 06, 2026

Shaver's Creek

Family nature: Decades apart, father, daughter make Outdoor School impact

May 06, 2026

Isabel Rivera wearing glasses and a brown jacket stands on a dirt path, holding a small black creature in their hands and smiling. Greenery and cloudy sky are in the background.

Undergraduate research helps launch geography senior’s next chapter

May 06, 2026

VoiceThread instructor presenting at a previous Learning Tools for Teaching event with faculty and staff members listening.

TLT to host 'Learning Tools for Teaching: Engage, Explore, Elevate Summer' series

May 05, 2026

Two images of Carolyn Jensen presenting the Academic Advising Award to Beth Johnson and Ana Butler.

Two Eberly advisers receive 2026 Excellence in Advising Award

May 05, 2026

Golden morning sun passes through bare trees and lights the facade of Osmond Lab as students pass.

Department of Physics earns Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Bronze Award

May 05, 2026

Vasant Honavar

Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State

May 05, 2026

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Penn State World Campus Doctor of Education program graduates first student

May 05, 2026

Headshots of Teh-hui Kao and Carly Sjogren

Two Eberly faculty honored with 2026 C.I. Noll Award for excellence in teaching

May 05, 2026

Five Penn State Behrend students pose with a leadership award for their club.

Awards ceremony honors Behrend student leaders

May 05, 2026

A photo of the Penn State Business Building sign framed by tree leaves

Penn State Smeal career accelerator pilot will expand experiential learning

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Group of students holding certificates in front of a screen at the 2026 Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi research conference

Penn State Altoona research lab repeats sweep of two competition categories

May 05, 2026

award winner

Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award

May 05, 2026

Dipanjan Pan

Dipanjan Pan named Huck director for innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems

May 05, 2026

Atherton hall in the spring

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student and faculty award winners

May 05, 2026

Jennifer Kraschnewski poses for a photograph, wearing professional attire. The background is a map with several Penn State Nittany Lion shield logos.

Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association

May 05, 2026

Rand Alkhunaizi wears a pink blouse in front of Old Main.

International student builds community, research through Paterno Fellows program

May 05, 2026

Penn State students taking a study-abroad embedded course on museums tour London's National Portrait Gallery over spring break.

Course on science museums travels to the United Kingdom

May 05, 2026

Online learners recognized for outstanding leadership, community-building

May 05, 2026

students create a tape wall mural at Penn State Lehigh Valley

'Cram Jam' event helps reduces student stress before exams at Lehigh Valley

May 05, 2026

Aiden Beiler in London

My Road to Commencement: Aiden Beiler

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Young Asian woman with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture college marshal leaves legacy of collaboration, exploration

May 05, 2026

Old main with trees in shadows

Retirement webinar to support Penn State faculty in planning for transition

May 04, 2026

A photo of twelve members of the Eco-Marathon team standing in a row, behind their competition car, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Penn State places fourth, breaks school record in Shell Eco-Marathon competition

May 04, 2026

Lusine Mueller standing behind a penn state podium

Brandywine instructor receives international award for research

May 04, 2026

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Road to Commencement: Amira Elqorchi

May 04, 2026

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Arts and Architecture announces 2026 faculty, staff, and sustainability awardees

May 04, 2026

Individual headshot images of Pacelyn King and Brayden Rogowski

King, Rogowski named student marshals for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 04, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley students smile for a group photo at a regional research symposium

Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium

May 04, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Women's Soccer Team

Penn State Schuylkill honors student-athletes at ‘The Nittanys’ ceremony

May 04, 2026

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College of Arts and Architecture names 2026 student award winners

May 04, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Olanrewaju Ayodele gives a presentation

My Road to Commencement: Olanrewaju Ayodele

May 04, 2026

Rosalie Ocker teaches a class in front of a large screen

Assessment boosts student learning in IST's Enterprise Technology Integration program

May 04, 2026

Jessica Barb, wearing a military uniform, speaks from a lectern with the Penn State Harrisburg logo

My Road to Commencement: Jessica Barb

May 04, 2026

Penn State and Sungkyunkwan University deepen partnership through staff exchange

May 04, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

A male student and three female students hold a trophy as an adult male stands to their left.

Penn State team takes first in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition

May 01, 2026

Three people standing indoors holding certificates with a large colorful floral Ferris wheel sculpture and lush greenery in the background.

Nese College of Nursing students win awards at ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions

May 01, 2026

Evelyn Thomas holding her NSBE Graduate Student of the Year award in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Thomas named National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Student of the Year

May 01, 2026

Blue graphic featuring a faint Penn State seal in the background with large white text reading “congratulations” over “Penn State Class of 2025 and 2026.

Penn State Greater Allegheny to hold spring 2026 commencement May 8

May 01, 2026

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Nese College of Nursing announces spring 2026 commencement student marshals

May 01, 2026

A bronze medal in a red velvet presentation box rests on top of a framed certificate on a table covered with a blue cloth. The certificate includes the name Monjeana Henderson and formal text recognizing an award.

Greater Allegheny recognizes student achievement at Evening of Excellence

May 01, 2026

Children react as water pours on them form suspended buckets.

Six Penn State entries win SPJ Region Mark of Excellence awards

May 01, 2026

man standing by Nittany lion shrine at Penn State Abington

Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Internships launch careers

May 01, 2026

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Longtime faculty member Steve Manuel ready to try retirement — for the second time

May 01, 2026

Vinciya Pandian

Vinciya Pandian named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

May 01, 2026

Alexa Menjivar

Nursing student finds drive through care, resilience and clinical experience

May 01, 2026

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People waving and smiling to the crowd.

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026

May 06, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona to launch College 2 Career program this fall

May 06, 2026

Portrait of Patrick Hoey in front of the Business Building

Commencement holds added meaning for Penn State Smeal grad after tragic accident

May 06, 2026

Women wearing pink and purple tee shirts standing together in the sun, in front of trees, posing for a photo

First student cohort from Readiness Institute prepares for Penn State graduation

May 06, 2026

Abby Fusaro stands in a graduation gown against a pillar outside Old Main Building.

Fourth-year criminology student Abby Fusaro puts premium on helping others

May 06, 2026

A photo of two students in front of a poster board

Penn State Beaver Undergraduate Exhibition showcases student research

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

Person in a jacket and tie standing in front of the Materials Research Institute at University Park.

Materials science and engineering professor Joshua Robinson named MRI director

May 06, 2026

HHD-Biobehavioral Health Building

College of Health and Human Development ranked first in NIH-funding category

May 06, 2026

Students posing at an awards ceremony: Adam Dotts, Jaidyn Palladini, McCailey Flaugh, Shaun Zafar, Sean Webb and Lissette Green.

Students inducted into Penn State Altoona’s communications honor society

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

man standing in front of trees

Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Research drives career paths

May 06, 2026

headshot of man in blue shirt

Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Leadership builds career trajectory

May 06, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Student Affairs Awards

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates student excellence at Student Affairs Awards Ceremony

May 06, 2026

Group of students stand on grass holding a colorful parachute near outdoor basketball courts on a sunny day

Penn State Altoona kinesiology students lead activities at YMCA event

May 06, 2026

Shaver's Creek

Family nature: Decades apart, father, daughter make Outdoor School impact

May 06, 2026

Isabel Rivera wearing glasses and a brown jacket stands on a dirt path, holding a small black creature in their hands and smiling. Greenery and cloudy sky are in the background.

Undergraduate research helps launch geography senior’s next chapter

May 06, 2026

VoiceThread instructor presenting at a previous Learning Tools for Teaching event with faculty and staff members listening.

TLT to host 'Learning Tools for Teaching: Engage, Explore, Elevate Summer' series

May 05, 2026

Two images of Carolyn Jensen presenting the Academic Advising Award to Beth Johnson and Ana Butler.

Two Eberly advisers receive 2026 Excellence in Advising Award

May 05, 2026

Golden morning sun passes through bare trees and lights the facade of Osmond Lab as students pass.

Department of Physics earns Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Bronze Award

May 05, 2026

Vasant Honavar

Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State

May 05, 2026

A woman with long hair wearing a dark jacket and white shirt

Penn State World Campus Doctor of Education program graduates first student

May 05, 2026

Headshots of Teh-hui Kao and Carly Sjogren

Two Eberly faculty honored with 2026 C.I. Noll Award for excellence in teaching

May 05, 2026

Five Penn State Behrend students pose with a leadership award for their club.

Awards ceremony honors Behrend student leaders

May 05, 2026

A photo of the Penn State Business Building sign framed by tree leaves

Penn State Smeal career accelerator pilot will expand experiential learning

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Group of students holding certificates in front of a screen at the 2026 Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi research conference

Penn State Altoona research lab repeats sweep of two competition categories

May 05, 2026

award winner

Ag department head earns American Society of Civil Engineers award

May 05, 2026

Dipanjan Pan

Dipanjan Pan named Huck director for innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems

May 05, 2026

Atherton hall in the spring

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student and faculty award winners

May 05, 2026

Jennifer Kraschnewski poses for a photograph, wearing professional attire. The background is a map with several Penn State Nittany Lion shield logos.

Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association

May 05, 2026

Rand Alkhunaizi wears a pink blouse in front of Old Main.

International student builds community, research through Paterno Fellows program

May 05, 2026

Penn State students taking a study-abroad embedded course on museums tour London's National Portrait Gallery over spring break.

Course on science museums travels to the United Kingdom

May 05, 2026

Online learners recognized for outstanding leadership, community-building

May 05, 2026

students create a tape wall mural at Penn State Lehigh Valley

'Cram Jam' event helps reduces student stress before exams at Lehigh Valley

May 05, 2026

Aiden Beiler in London

My Road to Commencement: Aiden Beiler

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Young Asian woman with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture college marshal leaves legacy of collaboration, exploration

May 05, 2026

Old main with trees in shadows

Retirement webinar to support Penn State faculty in planning for transition

May 04, 2026

A photo of twelve members of the Eco-Marathon team standing in a row, behind their competition car, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Penn State places fourth, breaks school record in Shell Eco-Marathon competition

May 04, 2026

Lusine Mueller standing behind a penn state podium

Brandywine instructor receives international award for research

May 04, 2026

Amira squatting next to the lion shrine with a graduation cap on its head.

Road to Commencement: Amira Elqorchi

May 04, 2026

Eight head shots of adults from left: a white woman with brown hair and glasses, an Asian woman with dark hair, a black woman with dark hair, a white woman with blonde hair, a white man with brown hair and a beard, a black man with dark hair and glasses, a Hispanic man with grey hair and glasses, a middle eastern woman with a head scarf

Arts and Architecture announces 2026 faculty, staff, and sustainability awardees

May 04, 2026

Individual headshot images of Pacelyn King and Brayden Rogowski

King, Rogowski named student marshals for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 04, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley students smile for a group photo at a regional research symposium

Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium

May 04, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Women's Soccer Team

Penn State Schuylkill honors student-athletes at ‘The Nittanys’ ceremony

May 04, 2026

Head shots of five college aged students from left white girl with red hair, white girl with brown hair, white person with red hair, white man with brown hair  black girl with dark hair,

College of Arts and Architecture names 2026 student award winners

May 04, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Olanrewaju Ayodele gives a presentation

My Road to Commencement: Olanrewaju Ayodele

May 04, 2026

Rosalie Ocker teaches a class in front of a large screen

Assessment boosts student learning in IST's Enterprise Technology Integration program

May 04, 2026

Jessica Barb, wearing a military uniform, speaks from a lectern with the Penn State Harrisburg logo

My Road to Commencement: Jessica Barb

May 04, 2026

Penn State and Sungkyunkwan University deepen partnership through staff exchange

May 04, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

A male student and three female students hold a trophy as an adult male stands to their left.

Penn State team takes first in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition

May 01, 2026

Three people standing indoors holding certificates with a large colorful floral Ferris wheel sculpture and lush greenery in the background.

Nese College of Nursing students win awards at ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions

May 01, 2026

Evelyn Thomas holding her NSBE Graduate Student of the Year award in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Thomas named National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Student of the Year

May 01, 2026

Blue graphic featuring a faint Penn State seal in the background with large white text reading “congratulations” over “Penn State Class of 2025 and 2026.

Penn State Greater Allegheny to hold spring 2026 commencement May 8

May 01, 2026

Student in a pink dress posing outside, standing on a paved road in a wooded area.

Nese College of Nursing announces spring 2026 commencement student marshals

May 01, 2026

A bronze medal in a red velvet presentation box rests on top of a framed certificate on a table covered with a blue cloth. The certificate includes the name Monjeana Henderson and formal text recognizing an award.

Greater Allegheny recognizes student achievement at Evening of Excellence

May 01, 2026

Children react as water pours on them form suspended buckets.

Six Penn State entries win SPJ Region Mark of Excellence awards

May 01, 2026

man standing by Nittany lion shrine at Penn State Abington

Class of 2026’s Abington Experience: Internships launch careers

May 01, 2026

Man with short graying hair and a blue dress shirt and dark blue coat

Longtime faculty member Steve Manuel ready to try retirement — for the second time

May 01, 2026

Vinciya Pandian

Vinciya Pandian named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

May 01, 2026

Alexa Menjivar

Nursing student finds drive through care, resilience and clinical experience

May 01, 2026

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