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Penn State entries earn 15 first-place finishes at Student Keystone Media Awards

March 05, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

A man in a suit and tie stands behind a collection of seven steel aerosol cans of various sizes.

'Always willing to get better': Grad student optimizes processes and his career

March 05, 2026

A theatre stage set with a large green goddess being looked at by a woman with brown curly hair

Disney cruise production featuring theatre professor's set design wins award

March 05, 2026

Two young girls wearing bunny glasses and sitting on the floor.

Penn State Hazleton to hold annual egg hunt on March 31 for area children

March 05, 2026

A group of eight chamber musicians stand against a stone wall.

Decoda, Ringdown to link modern, classical folk songs March 31 in Recital Hall

March 05, 2026

An image of the 17 Sustainable Development goals from and logos from the SDG Progress Page at sustainability.psu.edu.

Penn State showcases broad global sustainability impact through SDG Progress page

March 04, 2026

A cross-shaped piece of equipment with attached sensors next to a field of crops against the blue sky

Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds

March 04, 2026

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

March 04, 2026

Gretchen Watkins smiling in front of dark grey background.

2026 Shoemaker Lecture to focus on leading in an ever-changing energy landscape

March 04, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop.

Leadership insights: President Bendapudi on AI-ready graduates and people-first innovation

March 04, 2026

Four people install a sensor on an unmanned aerial vehicle prototype.

Student-led team advances in global Emergency Response Flyer competition

March 04, 2026

Education students meet with potential employers at a job fair.

IMPACT Summit to allow students to explore education-related career paths

March 04, 2026

Smeal completes inaugural cohort of Venture Capital Investment Practicum

March 04, 2026

University Libraries highlights digital collections for Women's History Month

March 03, 2026

A photo of an X-Hab 3D machine printing a wall of a new structure.

Propel Penn State Seed Fund announces first investment

March 03, 2026

Traditional American Indian drummers sit around a drum and play a traditional song

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

Three men pose for a photo in front of a television that reads "Self-organizing Heart Modeling and Simulation" with a series of graphics of graphics showing the heart in different phases of self-organization, with electrical maps of a heart beneath it.

Engineering a better heartbeat

March 03, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Colin Jost of 'Saturday Night Live' to perform stand-up at Bryce Jordan Center

March 03, 2026

Robert Bohrer wearing a coat and tie outside with trees in the background.

Bohrer named chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill

March 03, 2026

Justin Rosenberg stands in front of honeygrow mural

Penn State Berks hosts lecture by honeygrow’s founder on entrepreneurship

March 03, 2026

Map with varying intensities of orange and pink indicating concentrations of excited hydrogen and white stars indicating known galaxies

Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe

March 03, 2026

Two students work in a prototyping environment

Create, build, win: Apply for the Dare to Disrupt Design and Build Challenge

March 03, 2026

Melissa Daniels Foster smiling and sitting in a chair on a patio

Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

March 03, 2026

Researchers look at tree saplings after a fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Forest exhibits resilience after California mega fire

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

A person, Lydia Neuhauser, is wearing a brown t-shirt and shorts stands on a rock with a backpack and water behind them.

March 19 sustainability webinar to focus on careers in outdoor education

March 02, 2026

A person reading a picture book to her two sleepy young children on a couch.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

A portrait photo of smiling Ryaan Farhadi

Penn State alum Ryaan Farhadi offers insight into success of ‘Hadestown’

March 02, 2026

Robin Tuluie holds microphone and gestures

Q&A: How can deep learning improve physics and engineering?

March 02, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

10 Penn Staters honored with 2026 Alumni Achievement Award

March 02, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine, framed by green bushes and trees, with a fresh coating of new snow.

Penn State alumni trustee election ballot positions announced

February 27, 2026

plates held over a long buffet with several types of meat and other foods

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Recent art education doctoral alum receives Hoffa Dissertation Award

February 27, 2026

Resercher in lab coat working at lab bench with multichannel pipette.

Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with unexpected partner — itself

February 27, 2026

Microscopic image of a tardigrade

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Sadie sitting next to the lion shrine statue

Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

hands typing on laptop

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

a man and a woman stand in front of the nittany lion shrine statue

Alumna’s estate gift invests in ‘people and purpose’ at World Campus and Smeal

February 25, 2026

A woman reacts excitedly to something while standing next to pig puppets.

Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Four men of color wear traditional Afghan tunics and stand shoulder to shoulder.

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

Group of young people performing in a musical

Penn State Centre Stage serves as 'laboratory' for new musicals

February 25, 2026

Six panelists sit at a table in front of a screen that says "Industry Engagement Day."

Great Valley’s Industry Engagement Day showcased AI-powered transformation

February 25, 2026

A man with dark hair and a black shirt presents in front of a projector screen to a panel of judges

College of Arts and Architecture’s Art Business Idea Competition accepting entries

February 25, 2026

Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid -- Where protein fits on your plate

February 25, 2026

Engineering professor named fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

February 25, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Cathy Fiorillo stands next to a poster

Faculty Research Series spotlights Fiorillo’s award-winning short film

February 25, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Person gesturing to their stomach and speaking with a doctor

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Chancellor Radha Pyati poses with her Girl Scout mentee at the Lion Bench.

Girl Scouts to honor Penn State Berks Chancellor with Take the Lead Berks Award

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Tractor in a hay field next to a bale of hay

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Andrew Patterson

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

An outdoor portrait of David Mazyck

Engineering alumnus named inaugural president of new STEM-focused university

February 24, 2026

a man with a reddish beard wearing a helmet

Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Microscopic image of blue and black repeating structures

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

A person holds a smartphone with a glowing digital sphere labeled AI, symbolizing artificial intelligence technology.

Online AI Literacy for Professionals course now accepting registration

February 23, 2026

Scholar Ann Ehrlich poses in front of the NASA sign

Schreyer Scholar and geography major explores interests beyond the classroom

February 23, 2026

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Someone dressed as Spider-Man dances with a woman in a black dress

Penn State entries earn 15 first-place finishes at Student Keystone Media Awards

March 05, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

A man in a suit and tie stands behind a collection of seven steel aerosol cans of various sizes.

'Always willing to get better': Grad student optimizes processes and his career

March 05, 2026

A theatre stage set with a large green goddess being looked at by a woman with brown curly hair

Disney cruise production featuring theatre professor's set design wins award

March 05, 2026

Two young girls wearing bunny glasses and sitting on the floor.

Penn State Hazleton to hold annual egg hunt on March 31 for area children

March 05, 2026

A group of eight chamber musicians stand against a stone wall.

Decoda, Ringdown to link modern, classical folk songs March 31 in Recital Hall

March 05, 2026

An image of the 17 Sustainable Development goals from and logos from the SDG Progress Page at sustainability.psu.edu.

Penn State showcases broad global sustainability impact through SDG Progress page

March 04, 2026

A cross-shaped piece of equipment with attached sensors next to a field of crops against the blue sky

Irrigation gaps in weather models could skew air quality forecasts, study finds

March 04, 2026

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

March 04, 2026

Gretchen Watkins smiling in front of dark grey background.

2026 Shoemaker Lecture to focus on leading in an ever-changing energy landscape

March 04, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop.

Leadership insights: President Bendapudi on AI-ready graduates and people-first innovation

March 04, 2026

Four people install a sensor on an unmanned aerial vehicle prototype.

Student-led team advances in global Emergency Response Flyer competition

March 04, 2026

Education students meet with potential employers at a job fair.

IMPACT Summit to allow students to explore education-related career paths

March 04, 2026

Smeal completes inaugural cohort of Venture Capital Investment Practicum

March 04, 2026

University Libraries highlights digital collections for Women's History Month

March 03, 2026

A photo of an X-Hab 3D machine printing a wall of a new structure.

Propel Penn State Seed Fund announces first investment

March 03, 2026

Traditional American Indian drummers sit around a drum and play a traditional song

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

Three men pose for a photo in front of a television that reads "Self-organizing Heart Modeling and Simulation" with a series of graphics of graphics showing the heart in different phases of self-organization, with electrical maps of a heart beneath it.

Engineering a better heartbeat

March 03, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Colin Jost of 'Saturday Night Live' to perform stand-up at Bryce Jordan Center

March 03, 2026

Robert Bohrer wearing a coat and tie outside with trees in the background.

Bohrer named chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill

March 03, 2026

Justin Rosenberg stands in front of honeygrow mural

Penn State Berks hosts lecture by honeygrow’s founder on entrepreneurship

March 03, 2026

Map with varying intensities of orange and pink indicating concentrations of excited hydrogen and white stars indicating known galaxies

Astronomers reveal hidden structures in the young universe

March 03, 2026

Two students work in a prototyping environment

Create, build, win: Apply for the Dare to Disrupt Design and Build Challenge

March 03, 2026

Melissa Daniels Foster smiling and sitting in a chair on a patio

Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

March 03, 2026

Researchers look at tree saplings after a fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Forest exhibits resilience after California mega fire

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

A person, Lydia Neuhauser, is wearing a brown t-shirt and shorts stands on a rock with a backpack and water behind them.

March 19 sustainability webinar to focus on careers in outdoor education

March 02, 2026

A person reading a picture book to her two sleepy young children on a couch.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

A portrait photo of smiling Ryaan Farhadi

Penn State alum Ryaan Farhadi offers insight into success of ‘Hadestown’

March 02, 2026

Robin Tuluie holds microphone and gestures

Q&A: How can deep learning improve physics and engineering?

March 02, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

10 Penn Staters honored with 2026 Alumni Achievement Award

March 02, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine, framed by green bushes and trees, with a fresh coating of new snow.

Penn State alumni trustee election ballot positions announced

February 27, 2026

plates held over a long buffet with several types of meat and other foods

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Recent art education doctoral alum receives Hoffa Dissertation Award

February 27, 2026

Resercher in lab coat working at lab bench with multichannel pipette.

Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with unexpected partner — itself

February 27, 2026

Microscopic image of a tardigrade

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Sadie sitting next to the lion shrine statue

Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

hands typing on laptop

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

a man and a woman stand in front of the nittany lion shrine statue

Alumna’s estate gift invests in ‘people and purpose’ at World Campus and Smeal

February 25, 2026

A woman reacts excitedly to something while standing next to pig puppets.

Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Four men of color wear traditional Afghan tunics and stand shoulder to shoulder.

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

Group of young people performing in a musical

Penn State Centre Stage serves as 'laboratory' for new musicals

February 25, 2026

Six panelists sit at a table in front of a screen that says "Industry Engagement Day."

Great Valley’s Industry Engagement Day showcased AI-powered transformation

February 25, 2026

A man with dark hair and a black shirt presents in front of a projector screen to a panel of judges

College of Arts and Architecture’s Art Business Idea Competition accepting entries

February 25, 2026

Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid -- Where protein fits on your plate

February 25, 2026

Engineering professor named fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

February 25, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Cathy Fiorillo stands next to a poster

Faculty Research Series spotlights Fiorillo’s award-winning short film

February 25, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Person gesturing to their stomach and speaking with a doctor

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Chancellor Radha Pyati poses with her Girl Scout mentee at the Lion Bench.

Girl Scouts to honor Penn State Berks Chancellor with Take the Lead Berks Award

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Tractor in a hay field next to a bale of hay

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Andrew Patterson

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

An outdoor portrait of David Mazyck

Engineering alumnus named inaugural president of new STEM-focused university

February 24, 2026

a man with a reddish beard wearing a helmet

Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Microscopic image of blue and black repeating structures

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

A person holds a smartphone with a glowing digital sphere labeled AI, symbolizing artificial intelligence technology.

Online AI Literacy for Professionals course now accepting registration

February 23, 2026

Scholar Ann Ehrlich poses in front of the NASA sign

Schreyer Scholar and geography major explores interests beyond the classroom

February 23, 2026

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