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Penn State trustees November recap: Board approves new strategic plan 

November 08, 2025

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Penn State to hold annual Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony on Nov. 11

November 07, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Kristen Roe

Ethics and Compliance Week: Introducing new Title IX coordinator Kristen Roe

November 06, 2025

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New and updated instructional modes to be implemented for fall 2026

November 05, 2025

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Ethics and Compliance Week: Youth protection across the commonwealth

November 05, 2025

Virtual workshop for faculty, 'Charting New Career Paths,' to be held Nov. 11

November 05, 2025

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2026-27 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications

November 05, 2025

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Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

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Assessment drives Linguistics program updates to strengthen communication skills

November 05, 2025

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Adult learner finds ‘antidote to aging’ through geography program

November 04, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State research town hall highlights growth and strategic focus

November 04, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Ethics and Compliance Week: Athletics programs reflect University values

November 04, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

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Nominate an adviser for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award

November 03, 2025

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Ethics and Compliance Week: Privacy is a shared responsibility

October 31, 2025

Autumn leaves at Penn State

Ethics and Compliance Week 2025 to help raise awareness, celebrate commitment

October 31, 2025

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State to centralize two strategic communications functions

October 31, 2025

2026 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway  

October 31, 2025

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Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms

October 31, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Students walk on Penn State's University Park campus

Penn State remains a top higher education destination in 2025

October 29, 2025

Beaver Stadium with a large US flag covering the north endzone

Penn State Military Appreciation Week 2025 events kick off Nov. 7

October 29, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine covered in snow.

Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees 

October 27, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

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Penn State research enterprise continues to grow, produce positive impacts

October 24, 2025

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Libraries adds Paterno student scholarship for Paterno Library’s 25th year

October 24, 2025

SustainaLions ERG kicks off second year with new opportunities for engagement

October 23, 2025

Brick sign saying Bellisario College of Communication

Search underway for next dean of the Bellisario College of Communications

October 23, 2025

Smith family

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

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Fox Graduate School hires new associate dean for graduate academic affairs

October 21, 2025

Rob and Mary Ann Pyle

Pyle family invests in two things that shaped careers: technology, Penn State

October 20, 2025

Hintz Family Alumni Center

Alumni Association launches CEO search

October 20, 2025

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Community members offer philanthropic support for new Cancer Center

October 20, 2025

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Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 6-7 at University Park

October 20, 2025

Faculty Senate continues work for 2025-26 academic year

October 16, 2025

Donors plant seeds of hope, honor family through Ag Sciences scholarship

October 16, 2025

A professional headshot photo of Dr. Robert Harbaugh wearing a suit and tie is superimposed over an image of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Chief Medical Officer Robert Harbaugh to transition from leadership role

October 16, 2025

A headshot photo of Michael Doncheski wearing a shit and bow tie

Doncheski to support ongoing transition, planning across Commonwealth Campuses

October 15, 2025

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Faculty Affairs to host workshops on resilience and career transitions

October 14, 2025

Penn State Board of Trustees approves new deal for WPSU

October 13, 2025

Updated plan designs, CVS set as new pharmacy partner in 2026 employee health care 

October 12, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

APPR committee releases final summary report, concludes current phase of work

October 10, 2025

Renata Engel, vice provost for Online Education, has been named interim vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, effective May 19.

Engel to begin 3-year appointment as vice president for Commonwealth Campuses

October 09, 2025

Upcoming Human Resources webinars to discuss Hinge Health

October 09, 2025

Food science professor to create food safety endowment with estate pledge

October 09, 2025

A headshot photo of a person in a suit with glasses

Lloyd named interim dean of the Penn State College of Education

October 08, 2025

Old main with trees in shadows

Results of staff satisfaction survey released 

October 08, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot holds a sign promoting "Penn State Fridays"

Employees: Show your blue-and-white spirit on 'Penn State Fridays'

October 08, 2025

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Promotion and Tenure Modernization Committee offers final chance for input

October 07, 2025

Three students wearing virtual reality headsets in gymnasium

Professional development applications open for non-tenure-line faculty

October 06, 2025

Penn State alumna named to lead Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

October 06, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

Senior leaders to share ‘State of State’ update, host additional conversations this fall

October 03, 2025

A headshot image of College of Education Dean Kimberly A. Lawless

College of Education Dean Kimberly Lawless stepping down, returning to faculty

October 03, 2025

Lion Shrine head on

Online discussion to share staff satisfaction survey results, next steps

October 03, 2025

A photo of Suzanne Watson and Brian Dreckshage smiling and standing in front of a Christmas tree.

New Penn State Smeal scholarship bridges tuition gap for out-of-state students

October 02, 2025

Photograph of Old Main building with fall foliage in the foreground

Anonymous $50,000 gift enhances career readiness for Penn State Smeal students

October 02, 2025

Three doctoral graduates wearing academic graduation robes and tams

French and Francophone Studies doctoral program refines assessment process

October 01, 2025

Old main with trees in shadows

‘Faculty Pathway: Navigating Your Academic Career’ workshops to begin Oct. 8

October 01, 2025

Professional headshot photos of Kyle Snyder and Tracy Moyer are placed over the image of a Penn State Nittany Lion statue that’s in a garden setting.

Penn State Health names new chief operating officer, chief financial officer

October 01, 2025

First cohort of Kleppinger Government Relations Interns—Evelyn Chick, Hunter Steach and Miranda Nace

Students gain hands-on experience in law, policy, advocacy through internships

September 30, 2025

Four smiling people cut a large blue ribbon with large scissors

Gift establishes multi-faith Reading-Prayer Room at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

September 29, 2025

Telephony Transformation Project enters final phase of Microsoft Teams migration

September 29, 2025

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Penn State to launch group to support employees with disabilities and their allies

September 25, 2025

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Lion Shrine head on

Penn State trustees November recap: Board approves new strategic plan 

November 08, 2025

Photo of U.S. flags planted in the grass, with the Nittany Lion statue in the background

Penn State to hold annual Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony on Nov. 11

November 07, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Kristen Roe

Ethics and Compliance Week: Introducing new Title IX coordinator Kristen Roe

November 06, 2025

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New and updated instructional modes to be implemented for fall 2026

November 05, 2025

Penn State seal

Ethics and Compliance Week: Youth protection across the commonwealth

November 05, 2025

Virtual workshop for faculty, 'Charting New Career Paths,' to be held Nov. 11

November 05, 2025

Old Main exterior front

2026-27 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications

November 05, 2025

Multiple pairs of hands stack on top of each other as a gesture of goodwill and teamwork, in front of a shirt that reads "Live United"

Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

A stock image of students in a classroom writing on papers

Assessment drives Linguistics program updates to strengthen communication skills

November 05, 2025

Screengrab of video

Adult learner finds ‘antidote to aging’ through geography program

November 04, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State research town hall highlights growth and strategic focus

November 04, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Ethics and Compliance Week: Athletics programs reflect University values

November 04, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

Academic adviser talking to student in office

Nominate an adviser for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award

November 03, 2025

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Ethics and Compliance Week: Privacy is a shared responsibility

October 31, 2025

Autumn leaves at Penn State

Ethics and Compliance Week 2025 to help raise awareness, celebrate commitment

October 31, 2025

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State to centralize two strategic communications functions

October 31, 2025

2026 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway  

October 31, 2025

Stacking wooden blocks that represent different aspects of health professions

Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms

October 31, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Students walk on Penn State's University Park campus

Penn State remains a top higher education destination in 2025

October 29, 2025

Beaver Stadium with a large US flag covering the north endzone

Penn State Military Appreciation Week 2025 events kick off Nov. 7

October 29, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine covered in snow.

Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees 

October 27, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

Researcher studies water droplets under a light

Penn State research enterprise continues to grow, produce positive impacts

October 24, 2025

two seated women talking in front of crowd

Libraries adds Paterno student scholarship for Paterno Library’s 25th year

October 24, 2025

SustainaLions ERG kicks off second year with new opportunities for engagement

October 23, 2025

Brick sign saying Bellisario College of Communication

Search underway for next dean of the Bellisario College of Communications

October 23, 2025

Smith family

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

Douglas C. Orzolek, Ph.D., headshot

Fox Graduate School hires new associate dean for graduate academic affairs

October 21, 2025

Rob and Mary Ann Pyle

Pyle family invests in two things that shaped careers: technology, Penn State

October 20, 2025

Hintz Family Alumni Center

Alumni Association launches CEO search

October 20, 2025

A group of people form a semi-circle around a woman who smiles as she looks at a man in a suit standing near the camera.

Community members offer philanthropic support for new Cancer Center

October 20, 2025

Head of Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 6-7 at University Park

October 20, 2025

Faculty Senate continues work for 2025-26 academic year

October 16, 2025

Donors plant seeds of hope, honor family through Ag Sciences scholarship

October 16, 2025

A professional headshot photo of Dr. Robert Harbaugh wearing a suit and tie is superimposed over an image of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Chief Medical Officer Robert Harbaugh to transition from leadership role

October 16, 2025

A headshot photo of Michael Doncheski wearing a shit and bow tie

Doncheski to support ongoing transition, planning across Commonwealth Campuses

October 15, 2025

Old Main building with person walking in foreground

Faculty Affairs to host workshops on resilience and career transitions

October 14, 2025

Penn State Board of Trustees approves new deal for WPSU

October 13, 2025

Updated plan designs, CVS set as new pharmacy partner in 2026 employee health care 

October 12, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

APPR committee releases final summary report, concludes current phase of work

October 10, 2025

Renata Engel, vice provost for Online Education, has been named interim vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, effective May 19.

Engel to begin 3-year appointment as vice president for Commonwealth Campuses

October 09, 2025

Upcoming Human Resources webinars to discuss Hinge Health

October 09, 2025

Food science professor to create food safety endowment with estate pledge

October 09, 2025

A headshot photo of a person in a suit with glasses

Lloyd named interim dean of the Penn State College of Education

October 08, 2025

Old main with trees in shadows

Results of staff satisfaction survey released 

October 08, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot holds a sign promoting "Penn State Fridays"

Employees: Show your blue-and-white spirit on 'Penn State Fridays'

October 08, 2025

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Promotion and Tenure Modernization Committee offers final chance for input

October 07, 2025

Three students wearing virtual reality headsets in gymnasium

Professional development applications open for non-tenure-line faculty

October 06, 2025

Penn State alumna named to lead Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

October 06, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates with the lion's head on one side and The Pennsylvania State University on the other

Senior leaders to share ‘State of State’ update, host additional conversations this fall

October 03, 2025

A headshot image of College of Education Dean Kimberly A. Lawless

College of Education Dean Kimberly Lawless stepping down, returning to faculty

October 03, 2025

Lion Shrine head on

Online discussion to share staff satisfaction survey results, next steps

October 03, 2025

A photo of Suzanne Watson and Brian Dreckshage smiling and standing in front of a Christmas tree.

New Penn State Smeal scholarship bridges tuition gap for out-of-state students

October 02, 2025

Photograph of Old Main building with fall foliage in the foreground

Anonymous $50,000 gift enhances career readiness for Penn State Smeal students

October 02, 2025

Three doctoral graduates wearing academic graduation robes and tams

French and Francophone Studies doctoral program refines assessment process

October 01, 2025

Old main with trees in shadows

‘Faculty Pathway: Navigating Your Academic Career’ workshops to begin Oct. 8

October 01, 2025

Professional headshot photos of Kyle Snyder and Tracy Moyer are placed over the image of a Penn State Nittany Lion statue that’s in a garden setting.

Penn State Health names new chief operating officer, chief financial officer

October 01, 2025

First cohort of Kleppinger Government Relations Interns—Evelyn Chick, Hunter Steach and Miranda Nace

Students gain hands-on experience in law, policy, advocacy through internships

September 30, 2025

Four smiling people cut a large blue ribbon with large scissors

Gift establishes multi-faith Reading-Prayer Room at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

September 29, 2025

Telephony Transformation Project enters final phase of Microsoft Teams migration

September 29, 2025

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Penn State to launch group to support employees with disabilities and their allies

September 25, 2025

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