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A professional headshot of Mumtaz Darbar is placed over an image of a Penn State Nittany Lion statue.

Darbar named executive VP, chief transformation officer at Penn State Health

December 17, 2025

Side-by-side images show Sam Erikson as a premature infant receiving care in the NICU at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and, years later, as an adult recording a video on his phone during the People’s Pay 4 Play event at a radio station studio.

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn Staters rally for GivingTuesday, raising more than $1.5 million

December 16, 2025

A picture of the Pollock Gates

Finance OST: Training available for employees who initiate financial transactions

December 16, 2025

A group of people posing for a picture in front of a cabinet

Brian Brubaker, Jody Pritt named associate vice provosts for Penn State Global

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

While the holiday season can be stressful, Penn State employees have access to tools through SupportLinc and Hinge Health to help manage stress and protect mental health and well-being this winter. 

Tools available to help Penn State employees manage holiday season stress

December 12, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Fall 2025 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders participants complete program

December 12, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Text reads "Thank You" overtop a grid collage of various photos of Penn State students and employees.

A Note from Neeli: Penn Staters, you made a difference in 2025

December 10, 2025

Group photo of leaders sitting in chairs

Penn State leaders outline progress and priorities during Commonwealth Campuses town hall

December 10, 2025

Danny Shaha

AVP, Dean of Students Danny Shaha receives national Legacy of Excellence Award

December 10, 2025

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona

Forest and wildlife technology programs to open at Penn State Altoona

December 08, 2025

Matt Campbell at podium speaking

Matt Campbell named 17th Penn State head football coach

December 08, 2025

Mobile-First Project announces duplicate credentials deactivation for employees

December 08, 2025

Full-time faculty invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Faculty Writing Program

December 05, 2025

A close up of a person's hand holding a pencil, with an open textbook beside them

Assessment informs improvements in Brandywine’s Psychology program

December 05, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Reminder: Commonwealth Campuses town hall set for Dec. 9

December 05, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

Levon Esters stands with Mary Stromberger, (title...), after receiving the Debra W. Stewart award from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Levon Esters receives award for outstanding leadership in graduate education

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford and former Chancellor Jack Burke pose with Robert D. Metzgar, who wears the Behrend Medallion.

Behrend Medallion presented to alumnus Robert D. Metzgar

December 02, 2025

Old Main Bell on Penn State University Park campus

SPARK Session: 'Charting the Course: Strategic Planning for Disciplinary Units'

December 01, 2025

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

Twenty-six employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service 

December 01, 2025

Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps, dressed in a blue blazer and white shirt and wearing glasses, stands in an auditorium with a microphone in his hand.

Penn State Smeal unveils plan to be top-5 public business school by 2030

December 01, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Portrait of Josh Davis

Josh Davis named senior vice provost and chief of staff   

November 21, 2025

Art Miller headshot

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

The bright blue entrance sign to Penn College's campus

Penn College receives 5% increase in state budget appropriation

November 20, 2025

Nominations open for President's Award for Excellence in Academic Integration

November 20, 2025

Faculty Senate passes course modality advisory report and other legislation

November 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Nominations sought for 2026-27 Penn State Laureate

November 20, 2025

Image of Neeli and three ag students standing in front of a tractor with a "play" button overlay.

A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

The green and gold exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome against a blue sky with white clouds.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

On Nov. 8 Walmart and Sam’s Club presented a check to Penn State of $45,000 in scholarship funding for military-connected students.

Walmart, Sam’s Club award $45K in scholarships to Penn State military students

November 18, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

New device? Verify recovery for MFA, activate mobile id+, connect to Wi-Fi

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

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

Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service   

November 16, 2025

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Boaz Dvir is the first recipient of the Nicholas P. Jones Faculty Award

November 14, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Excellence in Academic Leadership program now accepting applications

November 14, 2025

Finance OST: Monthly virtual event to be held on Nov. 19

November 12, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

Golden autumn leaves surround this Penn State Beaver Lion Shrine in the snow.

Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Seminar: 'Balancing the Schedule: Strategies for Course Scheduling and Enrollment'

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

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

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed
A professional headshot of Mumtaz Darbar is placed over an image of a Penn State Nittany Lion statue.

Darbar named executive VP, chief transformation officer at Penn State Health

December 17, 2025

Side-by-side images show Sam Erikson as a premature infant receiving care in the NICU at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and, years later, as an adult recording a video on his phone during the People’s Pay 4 Play event at a radio station studio.

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn Staters rally for GivingTuesday, raising more than $1.5 million

December 16, 2025

A picture of the Pollock Gates

Finance OST: Training available for employees who initiate financial transactions

December 16, 2025

A group of people posing for a picture in front of a cabinet

Brian Brubaker, Jody Pritt named associate vice provosts for Penn State Global

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

While the holiday season can be stressful, Penn State employees have access to tools through SupportLinc and Hinge Health to help manage stress and protect mental health and well-being this winter. 

Tools available to help Penn State employees manage holiday season stress

December 12, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Fall 2025 Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders participants complete program

December 12, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Text reads "Thank You" overtop a grid collage of various photos of Penn State students and employees.

A Note from Neeli: Penn Staters, you made a difference in 2025

December 10, 2025

Group photo of leaders sitting in chairs

Penn State leaders outline progress and priorities during Commonwealth Campuses town hall

December 10, 2025

Danny Shaha

AVP, Dean of Students Danny Shaha receives national Legacy of Excellence Award

December 10, 2025

Louis H. “Herb” Meier

Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents

December 09, 2025

Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona

Forest and wildlife technology programs to open at Penn State Altoona

December 08, 2025

Matt Campbell at podium speaking

Matt Campbell named 17th Penn State head football coach

December 08, 2025

Mobile-First Project announces duplicate credentials deactivation for employees

December 08, 2025

Full-time faculty invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Faculty Writing Program

December 05, 2025

A close up of a person's hand holding a pencil, with an open textbook beside them

Assessment informs improvements in Brandywine’s Psychology program

December 05, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Reminder: Commonwealth Campuses town hall set for Dec. 9

December 05, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

Levon Esters stands with Mary Stromberger, (title...), after receiving the Debra W. Stewart award from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Levon Esters receives award for outstanding leadership in graduate education

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford and former Chancellor Jack Burke pose with Robert D. Metzgar, who wears the Behrend Medallion.

Behrend Medallion presented to alumnus Robert D. Metzgar

December 02, 2025

Old Main Bell on Penn State University Park campus

SPARK Session: 'Charting the Course: Strategic Planning for Disciplinary Units'

December 01, 2025

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

Twenty-six employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service 

December 01, 2025

Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps, dressed in a blue blazer and white shirt and wearing glasses, stands in an auditorium with a microphone in his hand.

Penn State Smeal unveils plan to be top-5 public business school by 2030

December 01, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Portrait of Josh Davis

Josh Davis named senior vice provost and chief of staff   

November 21, 2025

Art Miller headshot

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

The bright blue entrance sign to Penn College's campus

Penn College receives 5% increase in state budget appropriation

November 20, 2025

Nominations open for President's Award for Excellence in Academic Integration

November 20, 2025

Faculty Senate passes course modality advisory report and other legislation

November 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Nominations sought for 2026-27 Penn State Laureate

November 20, 2025

Image of Neeli and three ag students standing in front of a tractor with a "play" button overlay.

A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

The green and gold exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome against a blue sky with white clouds.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

On Nov. 8 Walmart and Sam’s Club presented a check to Penn State of $45,000 in scholarship funding for military-connected students.

Walmart, Sam’s Club award $45K in scholarships to Penn State military students

November 18, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

New device? Verify recovery for MFA, activate mobile id+, connect to Wi-Fi

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

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

Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service   

November 16, 2025

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Boaz Dvir is the first recipient of the Nicholas P. Jones Faculty Award

November 14, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Excellence in Academic Leadership program now accepting applications

November 14, 2025

Finance OST: Monthly virtual event to be held on Nov. 19

November 12, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

Golden autumn leaves surround this Penn State Beaver Lion Shrine in the snow.

Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Seminar: 'Balancing the Schedule: Strategies for Course Scheduling and Enrollment'

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

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

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