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School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 2026

Falyn Verner and her father kneel together outdoors, planting a young tree in the soil.

Penn State Altoona student leads American chestnut restoration senior seminar project

July 28, 2026

Smeal Graduate Career Advisory Board connects students with industry leaders

July 28, 2026

a gloved hand holds a beaker of water above a body of water

Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?

July 28, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars to focus on invasive species in Pennsylvania

July 27, 2026

Lori Francis presents Melody Goodman with a gift while standing next to Sanjana Murthy.

Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students

July 27, 2026

Three people in a recording studio

How Penn State Greater Allegheny is preparing students for career success

July 27, 2026

A black-and-white portrait of Penn State Behrend alumna Alexandria Long

Behrend alumna publishes first half of a two-book series

July 27, 2026

Practical Nursing student Allison Lambert follows guidance of instructor Lisa Dush, RN, MSN, in the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois.

Penn State DuBois seeks experienced nurses to help educate future LPNs

July 27, 2026

Snyder County commissioner reflects on Penn State Extension 4-H roots

July 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg with a colorful flag mural across the front under a cloudy sky.

Altoona communications alumnus receives Preservation Pennsylvania award

July 24, 2026

Two Penn State Smeal graduates posing in their regalia with a third person

FIRST@Smeal marks milestone with inaugural graduating class

July 24, 2026

Old main with trees in shadows

Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF ‘programmable cloud laboratory’

July 23, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Penn State scientists to lead three Genesis Mission projects

July 23, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County

July 23, 2026

Portrait of a person interviewing for a job and submitting a resume.

Students with disabilities encouraged to enroll in Workforce Recruitment Program

July 23, 2026

Schuylkill graduate secures full-time accounting position before graduation

July 23, 2026

FIRA display at APD

Ag Progress Days to debut FIRA Robotics Village, showcasing robotics, automation

July 23, 2026

Device with green laser light shining on red liquid in beaker

Chocolate syrup-like fluid stores multiple interacting memories

July 23, 2026

A mother and father smile with their infant son who is in an incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. The mother touches the baby’s hand.

The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward

July 23, 2026

Cyclosporiasis parasite in Petri dish on top of leafy greens and berries.

What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

July 23, 2026

Q&A: Colored Conventions and the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling

July 23, 2026

Human brain technology drawing in blue.

AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards

July 22, 2026

A person makes adjustments to a large piece of lab equipment.

$2M DOE grant to fund development of nuclear industry readiness program

July 22, 2026

Pictured are the winners of the Lifestyle Pitch competition

Berks LaunchBox celebrates local entrepreneurs at Lifestyle Business Pitch Night

July 22, 2026

Students learning about equipment in the MILL

MILL at Penn State Berks receives state manufacturing innovation grant

July 22, 2026

A man sits at a table typing on a laptop with a book open, surrounded by other people.

Great Valley adds research-focused master's to artificial intelligence programs

July 21, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law launches new Master of Legal Studies Program

July 21, 2026

A girl in white and a boy in a light suit stand on a TV set

Penn State students earn top finishes in statewide journalism competition

July 21, 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

Barn in Kentucky

Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia

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

Mist Tunnel Arts Festival

Photo contest: Share your best picture of summer at Penn State

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days town hall

Government events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days to focus on ag innovation

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

An elementary school teacher smiles as he leans over a table to help a small group of students using a tablet during class, while other children work independently in the bright, modern classroom.

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

July 20, 2026

Dawn Witherspoon, CERAP co-director, welcomes attendees to the CERAP Summer Institute while standing behind a podium.

Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants

July 20, 2026

Close-up of hands forming an American Sign Language sign against a white shirt.

Registration open for American Sign Language intro course at Penn State Altoona

July 20, 2026

Students and their adviser pose for a photo at the Learning Factory Showcase

Penn State alumna invests in future innovators through Cocoziello Institute fund

July 20, 2026

Volunteer Awards award

Registration open for the 2026 Penn State Alumni Volunteer Awards livestream

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days attraction

Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Ag Progress Days offers variety of exhibits

July 20, 2026

A man wearing a suit and tie standing in front of a school

Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year

July 20, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Penn Staters invited to sign up for 2026 Roar Tour

July 17, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 2026

A man in a dark coat and shirt with his arm around a dark-haired man in a white coat.

Professor's documentary to make international debut at 17th century fortress

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

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

women's soccer team huddles pre-game

NCAA Membership Committee advances Brandywine to third provisional year

July 15, 2026

A presenter addresses workshop attendees

AI data center workshop discusses strategies for resilient energy production

July 15, 2026

Frank and Janet Glasgow Dudek have expanded their support for students and research in Penn State’s colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Penn State Berkey Creamery to go cashless Aug. 1

July 15, 2026

outdoor portrait of Amy Pritchett

National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety

July 15, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Nominations sought for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Awards

July 15, 2026

Amber Bisking and Lexy Fortney in graduation regalia

Nese College of Nursing graduates’ paths meet in critical care

July 14, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

Woman and student stand next to each other in a room in the state capital

Penn State Schuylkill student explores state government at the Pa. Capitol

July 14, 2026

Sierra Hill takes tree core samples

Summer training helps student sharpen climate change research goals

July 14, 2026

headshots of thirty six Fox Graduate School scholarship recipients

Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

July 14, 2026

Haley Friary-Schenk posing at Lion Shrine

From Silicon Valley to Smeal, student builds fairer AI future

July 14, 2026

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Woman with red hair smiling for a portrait photo

School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 2026

Falyn Verner and her father kneel together outdoors, planting a young tree in the soil.

Penn State Altoona student leads American chestnut restoration senior seminar project

July 28, 2026

Smeal Graduate Career Advisory Board connects students with industry leaders

July 28, 2026

a gloved hand holds a beaker of water above a body of water

Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?

July 28, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars to focus on invasive species in Pennsylvania

July 27, 2026

Lori Francis presents Melody Goodman with a gift while standing next to Sanjana Murthy.

Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students

July 27, 2026

Three people in a recording studio

How Penn State Greater Allegheny is preparing students for career success

July 27, 2026

A black-and-white portrait of Penn State Behrend alumna Alexandria Long

Behrend alumna publishes first half of a two-book series

July 27, 2026

Practical Nursing student Allison Lambert follows guidance of instructor Lisa Dush, RN, MSN, in the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois.

Penn State DuBois seeks experienced nurses to help educate future LPNs

July 27, 2026

Snyder County commissioner reflects on Penn State Extension 4-H roots

July 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg with a colorful flag mural across the front under a cloudy sky.

Altoona communications alumnus receives Preservation Pennsylvania award

July 24, 2026

Two Penn State Smeal graduates posing in their regalia with a third person

FIRST@Smeal marks milestone with inaugural graduating class

July 24, 2026

Old main with trees in shadows

Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF ‘programmable cloud laboratory’

July 23, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Penn State scientists to lead three Genesis Mission projects

July 23, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County

July 23, 2026

Portrait of a person interviewing for a job and submitting a resume.

Students with disabilities encouraged to enroll in Workforce Recruitment Program

July 23, 2026

Schuylkill graduate secures full-time accounting position before graduation

July 23, 2026

FIRA display at APD

Ag Progress Days to debut FIRA Robotics Village, showcasing robotics, automation

July 23, 2026

Device with green laser light shining on red liquid in beaker

Chocolate syrup-like fluid stores multiple interacting memories

July 23, 2026

A mother and father smile with their infant son who is in an incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. The mother touches the baby’s hand.

The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward

July 23, 2026

Cyclosporiasis parasite in Petri dish on top of leafy greens and berries.

What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

July 23, 2026

Q&A: Colored Conventions and the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling

July 23, 2026

Human brain technology drawing in blue.

AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards

July 22, 2026

A person makes adjustments to a large piece of lab equipment.

$2M DOE grant to fund development of nuclear industry readiness program

July 22, 2026

Pictured are the winners of the Lifestyle Pitch competition

Berks LaunchBox celebrates local entrepreneurs at Lifestyle Business Pitch Night

July 22, 2026

Students learning about equipment in the MILL

MILL at Penn State Berks receives state manufacturing innovation grant

July 22, 2026

A man sits at a table typing on a laptop with a book open, surrounded by other people.

Great Valley adds research-focused master's to artificial intelligence programs

July 21, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law launches new Master of Legal Studies Program

July 21, 2026

A girl in white and a boy in a light suit stand on a TV set

Penn State students earn top finishes in statewide journalism competition

July 21, 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

Barn in Kentucky

Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia

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

Mist Tunnel Arts Festival

Photo contest: Share your best picture of summer at Penn State

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days town hall

Government events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days to focus on ag innovation

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

An elementary school teacher smiles as he leans over a table to help a small group of students using a tablet during class, while other children work independently in the bright, modern classroom.

Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion

July 20, 2026

Dawn Witherspoon, CERAP co-director, welcomes attendees to the CERAP Summer Institute while standing behind a podium.

Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants

July 20, 2026

Close-up of hands forming an American Sign Language sign against a white shirt.

Registration open for American Sign Language intro course at Penn State Altoona

July 20, 2026

Students and their adviser pose for a photo at the Learning Factory Showcase

Penn State alumna invests in future innovators through Cocoziello Institute fund

July 20, 2026

Volunteer Awards award

Registration open for the 2026 Penn State Alumni Volunteer Awards livestream

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days attraction

Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Ag Progress Days offers variety of exhibits

July 20, 2026

A man wearing a suit and tie standing in front of a school

Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year

July 20, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Penn Staters invited to sign up for 2026 Roar Tour

July 17, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 2026

A man in a dark coat and shirt with his arm around a dark-haired man in a white coat.

Professor's documentary to make international debut at 17th century fortress

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

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

women's soccer team huddles pre-game

NCAA Membership Committee advances Brandywine to third provisional year

July 15, 2026

A presenter addresses workshop attendees

AI data center workshop discusses strategies for resilient energy production

July 15, 2026

Frank and Janet Glasgow Dudek have expanded their support for students and research in Penn State’s colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Penn State Berkey Creamery to go cashless Aug. 1

July 15, 2026

outdoor portrait of Amy Pritchett

National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety

July 15, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Nominations sought for 2027 Distinguished Alumni Awards

July 15, 2026

Amber Bisking and Lexy Fortney in graduation regalia

Nese College of Nursing graduates’ paths meet in critical care

July 14, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

Woman and student stand next to each other in a room in the state capital

Penn State Schuylkill student explores state government at the Pa. Capitol

July 14, 2026

Sierra Hill takes tree core samples

Summer training helps student sharpen climate change research goals

July 14, 2026

headshots of thirty six Fox Graduate School scholarship recipients

Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

July 14, 2026

Haley Friary-Schenk posing at Lion Shrine

From Silicon Valley to Smeal, student builds fairer AI future

July 14, 2026

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