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Student-produced video honoring Penn State tradition earns four national awards

August 17, 2026

2026 Volunteer Awards graphic

2026 Volunteer Awards recognize alumni leaders

August 17, 2026

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

Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks

August 17, 2026

BAR Black Alumni Reunion, "Welcome Home: It's a Family Affair"

Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

August 17, 2026

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

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

A Berkey Creamery container of ice cream

Creamery celebrates one millionth Penn State degree with commemorative ice cream

August 15, 2026

Brandon Sherman wearing a dark suit, burgundy shirt, and dark tie.

Professor works with Tunisian educators via State Department language program

August 14, 2026

Penn State program helps Pennsylvania children receive the support they need

August 14, 2026

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

Professor Roderick Lee stands near globe fountain at Penn State Harrisburg

A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others

August 14, 2026

People kneeling on the ground working on a wooden structure on a sunny day

Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Behrend, a commitment to northwestern Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

APD Keystone Signing

Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation

August 13, 2026

Four people pose for a group photo in Washington DC

Energy Department plans investment in Penn State mining program

August 12, 2026

A group of people wearing matching blue T-shirts pose in front of a group of bleachers.

World Campus students build connections at annual Summer Leadership Conference

August 12, 2026

Woman running pushing child in jogging stroller

Parents who run with a stroller have lower risk of overuse injury

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A smiling Don Hambrick sits in a room full of other smiling people.

Coming full circle: Celebrating Don Hambrick, management trailblazer

August 12, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Abigail Guevara

First-generation student finds path at Penn State Smeal as student marshal

August 11, 2026

Anakin and Ansel Reinbold, seated on a bench outdoors.

Brothers bring a lifelong bond to Nese College of Nursing

August 11, 2026

Four people stand in a large room with wooden barrel kegs stacked on one side

PennTAP advances statewide decarbonization and manufacturing competitiveness

August 11, 2026

Nate Cherok in a striped polo shirt listens attentively during a conversation at the All4 company's annual conference, with a blurred woman speaking next to him.

Geography alumnus Nate Cherok launches career in environmental consulting

August 10, 2026

The Mullin family, all proud Penn Staters, stand in front of Beaver Stadium

Q&A: One mother, six children, 10 degrees, one proud Penn State family legacy

August 10, 2026

two people looking at a computer monitor

Paying it forward: Penn Staters support student success

August 10, 2026

Food science students in the lab.

The far-reaching impact of Penn State degrees

August 10, 2026

Stream monitoring tool the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Native tree planting the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 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

We Are Sculpture

Penn State to hold 2026 summer commencement at University Park on Aug. 15

August 10, 2026

Pennsylvania FFA officers with the Nittany Lion Shrine.

FFA officers excited to call Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences home

August 10, 2026

Ott receives leadership award

Ott receives leadership award from Society for the Study of Reproduction

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

Three people stand atop a wooden platform, each wearing helmets and safety equipment related to ziplining. The child in the middle has his hands raised in the air.

A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

August 07, 2026

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON passes $83 million raised to conquer childhood cancer

August 07, 2026

Bird's eye view of the rural PA landscape

USDA grant to help uncover opportunities and challenges facing rural governments

August 06, 2026

Life Lion medical helicopter approaching the helipad above the emergency department entrance at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

August 06, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Great Valley, a commitment to the greater Philadelphia area

August 06, 2026

Graduate student Alexander Arnette working in chemistry lab hood.

Creating chemical reactions that run on oxygen, produce only water as waste

August 06, 2026

Visitors walk through agricultural exhibits at Penn State Ag Progress Days.

Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

August 06, 2026

Ag Progress Days 2025

Ag Progress Days celebrates five decades of innovation and education at Rock Springs

August 06, 2026

Two women wearing formal gowns standing on a stage.

Miss Central Pennsylvania uses online education to help fight food insecurity

August 05, 2026

A mother and daughter pose for a photo with their arms around each other.

College of Education’s SCOPE sees its first second-generation student

August 05, 2026

Business Building

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

August 05, 2026

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni

August 05, 2026

Penn State student Declan Goldhawk is surrounded by other interns at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power in Fairbanks

Earth science and policy student spends summer exploring Arctic geothermal options

August 05, 2026

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: Six tips from K-12 school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

August 05, 2026

Artwork created by Jon Bond

Penn State Schuylkill Art Space presents Jon Bond's 'Beyond the Ridge'

August 05, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto students and faculty pose for a group photo after participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony during a "Maymester" study abroad program in Kyoto.

Mont Alto marketing student's Maymester in Japan: 'An opportunity I couldn't pass up'

August 05, 2026

International exchange participants stand and kneel around Penn State Nittany Lion Shrine

International exchange on emerging technology, ethical AI held at Penn State

August 04, 2026

woman standing with arms crossed

New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage

August 04, 2026

Collage of Marissa Graby Hoover, Jalil Clayton, Jack Wilson, Brittany Ebaugh, and Bret Williams

Penn State Harrisburg announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026

August 04, 2026

A golf ball on a tee with a golf club ready to hit it

Registration extended for second annual golf tournament at Penn State Altoona

August 04, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

Penn State Behrend alumnus Remington Orange scans the Liberty Bell during a two-day research trip in June.

Behrend alumnus helps team create digital twin of the Liberty Bell

August 04, 2026

A close-up photo of a dancer's feet mid-air, wearing black character tap shoes with a low heel and ankle straps.

Adult beginner tap classes open for registration at Penn State Altoona

August 04, 2026

A woman in blouse and slacks surrounded by actors/singers

Penn State Centre Stage announces 2026–27 show season

August 03, 2026

man and woman working in a physics lab

NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter

August 03, 2026

Carol Schurman was inducted into the NACAA Hall of Fame for exceptional service.

Schurman recognized in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame

August 03, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Brandywine, a commitment to southeast Pennsylvania

August 03, 2026

Chocolate Short Course Penn State

Penn State’s sweetest course offers hands-on learning for all

August 03, 2026

Girl participating in the Spherification Science-U at home experiment. This image is a close up of a girl popping one of the boba balls.

Science-U at Home offers two new hands-on experiments

August 03, 2026

Two students in white lab coats wash equipment in a lab as part of Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program

Sustainable lab consultants carry skills beyond Penn State

August 03, 2026

White, brown, and black chickens walking through folliage.

How does a deadly chicken virus escape vaccines designed to slow it?

August 03, 2026

Photo of the Ag Progress Days fairgrounds taken from above

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days returns with activities, demos and exhibits

August 03, 2026

A group of high school students pose for a photo at the Nittany Lion Shrine

S.C.O.P.E. 2026 concludes with 17 high school students’ final research presentations

July 31, 2026

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students holding shakers at Beaver Stadium

Student-produced video honoring Penn State tradition earns four national awards

August 17, 2026

2026 Volunteer Awards graphic

2026 Volunteer Awards recognize alumni leaders

August 17, 2026

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

Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks

August 17, 2026

BAR Black Alumni Reunion, "Welcome Home: It's a Family Affair"

Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

August 17, 2026

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

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

A Berkey Creamery container of ice cream

Creamery celebrates one millionth Penn State degree with commemorative ice cream

August 15, 2026

Brandon Sherman wearing a dark suit, burgundy shirt, and dark tie.

Professor works with Tunisian educators via State Department language program

August 14, 2026

Penn State program helps Pennsylvania children receive the support they need

August 14, 2026

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

Professor Roderick Lee stands near globe fountain at Penn State Harrisburg

A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others

August 14, 2026

People kneeling on the ground working on a wooden structure on a sunny day

Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Behrend, a commitment to northwestern Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

APD Keystone Signing

Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation

August 13, 2026

Four people pose for a group photo in Washington DC

Energy Department plans investment in Penn State mining program

August 12, 2026

A group of people wearing matching blue T-shirts pose in front of a group of bleachers.

World Campus students build connections at annual Summer Leadership Conference

August 12, 2026

Woman running pushing child in jogging stroller

Parents who run with a stroller have lower risk of overuse injury

August 12, 2026

Renaissance Fund Anniversary Gala

2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary

August 12, 2026

A smiling Don Hambrick sits in a room full of other smiling people.

Coming full circle: Celebrating Don Hambrick, management trailblazer

August 12, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Abigail Guevara

First-generation student finds path at Penn State Smeal as student marshal

August 11, 2026

Anakin and Ansel Reinbold, seated on a bench outdoors.

Brothers bring a lifelong bond to Nese College of Nursing

August 11, 2026

Four people stand in a large room with wooden barrel kegs stacked on one side

PennTAP advances statewide decarbonization and manufacturing competitiveness

August 11, 2026

Nate Cherok in a striped polo shirt listens attentively during a conversation at the All4 company's annual conference, with a blurred woman speaking next to him.

Geography alumnus Nate Cherok launches career in environmental consulting

August 10, 2026

The Mullin family, all proud Penn Staters, stand in front of Beaver Stadium

Q&A: One mother, six children, 10 degrees, one proud Penn State family legacy

August 10, 2026

two people looking at a computer monitor

Paying it forward: Penn Staters support student success

August 10, 2026

Food science students in the lab.

The far-reaching impact of Penn State degrees

August 10, 2026

Stream monitoring tool the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 2026

Native tree planting the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

August 10, 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

We Are Sculpture

Penn State to hold 2026 summer commencement at University Park on Aug. 15

August 10, 2026

Pennsylvania FFA officers with the Nittany Lion Shrine.

FFA officers excited to call Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences home

August 10, 2026

Ott receives leadership award

Ott receives leadership award from Society for the Study of Reproduction

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

Three people stand atop a wooden platform, each wearing helmets and safety equipment related to ziplining. The child in the middle has his hands raised in the air.

A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

August 07, 2026

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON passes $83 million raised to conquer childhood cancer

August 07, 2026

Bird's eye view of the rural PA landscape

USDA grant to help uncover opportunities and challenges facing rural governments

August 06, 2026

Life Lion medical helicopter approaching the helipad above the emergency department entrance at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

August 06, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Great Valley, a commitment to the greater Philadelphia area

August 06, 2026

Graduate student Alexander Arnette working in chemistry lab hood.

Creating chemical reactions that run on oxygen, produce only water as waste

August 06, 2026

Visitors walk through agricultural exhibits at Penn State Ag Progress Days.

Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

August 06, 2026

Ag Progress Days 2025

Ag Progress Days celebrates five decades of innovation and education at Rock Springs

August 06, 2026

Two women wearing formal gowns standing on a stage.

Miss Central Pennsylvania uses online education to help fight food insecurity

August 05, 2026

A mother and daughter pose for a photo with their arms around each other.

College of Education’s SCOPE sees its first second-generation student

August 05, 2026

Business Building

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

August 05, 2026

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni

August 05, 2026

Penn State student Declan Goldhawk is surrounded by other interns at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power in Fairbanks

Earth science and policy student spends summer exploring Arctic geothermal options

August 05, 2026

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: Six tips from K-12 school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

August 05, 2026

Artwork created by Jon Bond

Penn State Schuylkill Art Space presents Jon Bond's 'Beyond the Ridge'

August 05, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto students and faculty pose for a group photo after participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony during a "Maymester" study abroad program in Kyoto.

Mont Alto marketing student's Maymester in Japan: 'An opportunity I couldn't pass up'

August 05, 2026

International exchange participants stand and kneel around Penn State Nittany Lion Shrine

International exchange on emerging technology, ethical AI held at Penn State

August 04, 2026

woman standing with arms crossed

New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage

August 04, 2026

Collage of Marissa Graby Hoover, Jalil Clayton, Jack Wilson, Brittany Ebaugh, and Bret Williams

Penn State Harrisburg announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026

August 04, 2026

A golf ball on a tee with a golf club ready to hit it

Registration extended for second annual golf tournament at Penn State Altoona

August 04, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

Penn State Behrend alumnus Remington Orange scans the Liberty Bell during a two-day research trip in June.

Behrend alumnus helps team create digital twin of the Liberty Bell

August 04, 2026

A close-up photo of a dancer's feet mid-air, wearing black character tap shoes with a low heel and ankle straps.

Adult beginner tap classes open for registration at Penn State Altoona

August 04, 2026

A woman in blouse and slacks surrounded by actors/singers

Penn State Centre Stage announces 2026–27 show season

August 03, 2026

man and woman working in a physics lab

NSF funding supports Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium's next chapter

August 03, 2026

Carol Schurman was inducted into the NACAA Hall of Fame for exceptional service.

Schurman recognized in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame

August 03, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Brandywine, a commitment to southeast Pennsylvania

August 03, 2026

Chocolate Short Course Penn State

Penn State’s sweetest course offers hands-on learning for all

August 03, 2026

Girl participating in the Spherification Science-U at home experiment. This image is a close up of a girl popping one of the boba balls.

Science-U at Home offers two new hands-on experiments

August 03, 2026

Two students in white lab coats wash equipment in a lab as part of Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program

Sustainable lab consultants carry skills beyond Penn State

August 03, 2026

White, brown, and black chickens walking through folliage.

How does a deadly chicken virus escape vaccines designed to slow it?

August 03, 2026

Photo of the Ag Progress Days fairgrounds taken from above

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days returns with activities, demos and exhibits

August 03, 2026

A group of high school students pose for a photo at the Nittany Lion Shrine

S.C.O.P.E. 2026 concludes with 17 high school students’ final research presentations

July 31, 2026

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