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A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 17-18 at University Park

August 14, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law

August 11, 2026

Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State's one millionth degree

August 10, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State to award one millionth degree Aug. 15

August 10, 2026

new TALiS director

Director named for Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems initiative

August 10, 2026

A female student and male student smiling

Two Great Valley students receive $10,000 Fox Scholarships for academic achievement

August 07, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

Penn State's benefits partner Hinge Health offers exercises and resources to help users prevent pain or injury.

Penn State’s benefits partner Hinge Health offers program to prevent pain, injury

August 05, 2026

Student Parking Lot 83 sign on a sunny day

Fall/spring student online parking registration begins Aug. 10-14

August 04, 2026

Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global

August 03, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

27 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in July

August 03, 2026

Service Garage showing five garage bays and the gas pumps

Penn State Garage Services transition to Transportation Services on Aug. 9

July 30, 2026

New members join board of directors for Behrend’s Council of Fellows

July 28, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

Andrew Read, senior vice president for research, speaking at a podium in front of a slide that reads "navigating global research"

Town hall discusses research security, global collaboration in a shifting world

July 27, 2026

Navigating change: Enterprise Change and Transformation introduces framework and community of practice

July 27, 2026

An above view of hands working on drafting materials

Penn College introduces online HVAC technician-to-engineer pathway

July 24, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle Conway to return to faculty

July 24, 2026

Eligible faculty, staff to receive annual salary increase in September pay

July 23, 2026

Mural showing young people of color walking across a Midwestern prairie

Board of Trustees hears how non-STEM research improves technology, well-being

July 20, 2026

A foursome of golfers gathers around a hole on the golf course, holding clubs and golf balls.

Great Valley golf outing raised nearly $30,000 for scholarships

July 20, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week

July 20, 2026

An American flag spread out across a crowded indoor gymnasium

Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America

July 20, 2026

Aerial view of trustees meeting

Penn State trustees recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2027-28

July 17, 2026

People standing around during tour

Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees

July 17, 2026

Board of Trustees approves housing and dining rates for 2027-28 academic year

July 16, 2026

The sun shines on the Old Main bell tower

Board of Trustees approves 2027-28 budget and tuition plan

July 16, 2026

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Jungwoo Ryoo named interim associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona

July 15, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Nominations sought for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Awards

July 15, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

21 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in June

July 14, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Fall 2026 opportunities for new faculty foster professional growth, connection

July 14, 2026

Penn State staff salary grades shifting up 6% effective July 1

July 13, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

'Downsize Your Data' campaign to phase adjustment of Microsoft 365 storage limits

July 13, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget

July 12, 2026

Workday enhancements to safeguard employee data will be implemented on July 13

July 09, 2026

Through a new website from Penn State Human Resources, staff and faculty can view available opportunities to nominate and celebrate colleagues.

Penn State awards offer opportunities to recognize faculty, staff achievements

July 08, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing

July 08, 2026

Harper named senior associate vice provost for Planning, Assessment and Institutional Research

July 06, 2026

Jon-Paul Maria named interim head of Materials Science and Engineering

July 02, 2026

2026-27 Performance review cycle kicks off with enhanced features

July 02, 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research Awards to be presented at Research Ethics Day

July 02, 2026

Penn State's Pennington joins American Association of University Administrators board

July 01, 2026

Gazebo and We Are block letters

Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort

July 01, 2026

Andrew Read, Peter Cocoziello and Scarlett Miller

Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute

June 30, 2026

Dan Murphy named senior director of administration, chief of staff for Student Affairs

June 30, 2026

Faculty Senate passes legislative report on pass/fail grading policies

June 29, 2026

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Commonwealth Campus id+ offices update replacement ID and photo submissions

June 29, 2026

Five people are pictured with an award.

Penn State IT teams earn 1EdTech award for Panorama learning analytics platform

June 26, 2026

A photo of Sandy Stevens and Randy Woolridge posing together at a gathering

Two pillars of Wall Street success at Penn State Smeal to retire

June 26, 2026

New features launching in Workday to enhance the Penn State user experience

June 25, 2026

Ron Darbeau sitting at a table with a tablet device in front of him and the words Penn State Volunteers on the wall behind him.

WATCH: Penn State Altoona, a commitment to central Pennsylvania

June 25, 2026

Blue word copy that reads Penn State Outreach Extended Learning Partnerships with Nittany Lion mark on a green background

Penn State renames Conferences and Institutes to Extended Learning Partnerships

June 24, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building, viewed from Park Avenue

Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal

June 22, 2026

Four individuals stand shoulder-to-shoulder indoors in a well-lit room with green textured walls, a door, and a window visible behind them. One person in the center wears a dark suit and tie with a name badge, flanked by two adults on the left and one adult on the right; all are dressed in semi-formal attire and facing the camera.

Incoming Penn State Scranton student awarded Semiquincentennial Scholarship

June 22, 2026

A close-up photo of a Nittany Lion statue resting on a stone base outdoors, with a professional portrait of a smiling woman in a gray blazer overlaid in the upper-right corner against a blue studio background.

Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

June 18, 2026

Jenni Evans portrait

Fund honoring late meteorologist to assist in global student experience

June 16, 2026

A graphic with image of the Penn State Alumni Association's 2026 Honorary Alumni: Jainendra K. Jain, Michele “Mitch” Kirsch, and Ted H. McCourtney

Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award

June 16, 2026

Penn State names new assistant vice president, executive director for Student Aid

June 15, 2026

USAC 2026 staff award recipients

Three Penn State staff members honored with USAC Awards

June 15, 2026

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A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 17-18 at University Park

August 14, 2026

Ron Darbeau, Jeane Singer, and Richard Singer unveil a plaque in a hallway.

Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law

August 11, 2026

Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State's one millionth degree

August 10, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State to award one millionth degree Aug. 15

August 10, 2026

new TALiS director

Director named for Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems initiative

August 10, 2026

A female student and male student smiling

Two Great Valley students receive $10,000 Fox Scholarships for academic achievement

August 07, 2026

Business Building

Penn State Smeal College of Business sets new fundraising record for fiscal year 2026

August 05, 2026

Penn State's benefits partner Hinge Health offers exercises and resources to help users prevent pain or injury.

Penn State’s benefits partner Hinge Health offers program to prevent pain, injury

August 05, 2026

Student Parking Lot 83 sign on a sunny day

Fall/spring student online parking registration begins Aug. 10-14

August 04, 2026

Pritt named interim vice provost for Penn State Global

August 03, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

27 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in July

August 03, 2026

Service Garage showing five garage bays and the gas pumps

Penn State Garage Services transition to Transportation Services on Aug. 9

July 30, 2026

New members join board of directors for Behrend’s Council of Fellows

July 28, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations

July 28, 2026

Andrew Read, senior vice president for research, speaking at a podium in front of a slide that reads "navigating global research"

Town hall discusses research security, global collaboration in a shifting world

July 27, 2026

Navigating change: Enterprise Change and Transformation introduces framework and community of practice

July 27, 2026

An above view of hands working on drafting materials

Penn College introduces online HVAC technician-to-engineer pathway

July 24, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle Conway to return to faculty

July 24, 2026

Eligible faculty, staff to receive annual salary increase in September pay

July 23, 2026

Mural showing young people of color walking across a Midwestern prairie

Board of Trustees hears how non-STEM research improves technology, well-being

July 20, 2026

A foursome of golfers gathers around a hole on the golf course, holding clubs and golf balls.

Great Valley golf outing raised nearly $30,000 for scholarships

July 20, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week

July 20, 2026

An American flag spread out across a crowded indoor gymnasium

Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America

July 20, 2026

Aerial view of trustees meeting

Penn State trustees recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2027-28

July 17, 2026

People standing around during tour

Penn College showcases education model, student success to Penn State trustees

July 17, 2026

Board of Trustees approves housing and dining rates for 2027-28 academic year

July 16, 2026

The sun shines on the Old Main bell tower

Board of Trustees approves 2027-28 budget and tuition plan

July 16, 2026

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Jungwoo Ryoo named interim associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona

July 15, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Nominations sought for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Awards

July 15, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

21 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in June

July 14, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Fall 2026 opportunities for new faculty foster professional growth, connection

July 14, 2026

Penn State staff salary grades shifting up 6% effective July 1

July 13, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

'Downsize Your Data' campaign to phase adjustment of Microsoft 365 storage limits

July 13, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget

July 12, 2026

Workday enhancements to safeguard employee data will be implemented on July 13

July 09, 2026

Through a new website from Penn State Human Resources, staff and faculty can view available opportunities to nominate and celebrate colleagues.

Penn State awards offer opportunities to recognize faculty, staff achievements

July 08, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing

July 08, 2026

Harper named senior associate vice provost for Planning, Assessment and Institutional Research

July 06, 2026

Jon-Paul Maria named interim head of Materials Science and Engineering

July 02, 2026

2026-27 Performance review cycle kicks off with enhanced features

July 02, 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research Awards to be presented at Research Ethics Day

July 02, 2026

Penn State's Pennington joins American Association of University Administrators board

July 01, 2026

Gazebo and We Are block letters

Alumni Council welcomes new leadership cohort

July 01, 2026

Andrew Read, Peter Cocoziello and Scarlett Miller

Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute

June 30, 2026

Dan Murphy named senior director of administration, chief of staff for Student Affairs

June 30, 2026

Faculty Senate passes legislative report on pass/fail grading policies

June 29, 2026

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Commonwealth Campus id+ offices update replacement ID and photo submissions

June 29, 2026

Five people are pictured with an award.

Penn State IT teams earn 1EdTech award for Panorama learning analytics platform

June 26, 2026

A photo of Sandy Stevens and Randy Woolridge posing together at a gathering

Two pillars of Wall Street success at Penn State Smeal to retire

June 26, 2026

New features launching in Workday to enhance the Penn State user experience

June 25, 2026

Ron Darbeau sitting at a table with a tablet device in front of him and the words Penn State Volunteers on the wall behind him.

WATCH: Penn State Altoona, a commitment to central Pennsylvania

June 25, 2026

Blue word copy that reads Penn State Outreach Extended Learning Partnerships with Nittany Lion mark on a green background

Penn State renames Conferences and Institutes to Extended Learning Partnerships

June 24, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building, viewed from Park Avenue

Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal

June 22, 2026

Four individuals stand shoulder-to-shoulder indoors in a well-lit room with green textured walls, a door, and a window visible behind them. One person in the center wears a dark suit and tie with a name badge, flanked by two adults on the left and one adult on the right; all are dressed in semi-formal attire and facing the camera.

Incoming Penn State Scranton student awarded Semiquincentennial Scholarship

June 22, 2026

A close-up photo of a Nittany Lion statue resting on a stone base outdoors, with a professional portrait of a smiling woman in a gray blazer overlaid in the upper-right corner against a blue studio background.

Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

June 18, 2026

Jenni Evans portrait

Fund honoring late meteorologist to assist in global student experience

June 16, 2026

A graphic with image of the Penn State Alumni Association's 2026 Honorary Alumni: Jainendra K. Jain, Michele “Mitch” Kirsch, and Ted H. McCourtney

Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award

June 16, 2026

Penn State names new assistant vice president, executive director for Student Aid

June 15, 2026

USAC 2026 staff award recipients

Three Penn State staff members honored with USAC Awards

June 15, 2026

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