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A Native American man wears a hoodie.

'Indigenous People in the Modern World' theme reflects modern representation at Oct. 12 event

October 07, 2026

Portrait of a smiling person with brown hair and glasses

Arts and Architecture dean to host talk with landscape architecture professor

October 07, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 8-15

October 07, 2026

Melissa Hyatt Foss

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ceramic sound sculptures by artist Melissa Hyatt Foss

October 07, 2026

Bike Den Celebrating Five Years

Penn State's Bike Den celebrates five years with a week of rides, clinics and cake

October 06, 2026

Tattoo artist working on client

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to feature ‘The Art of the Tattoo’

October 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona students do a jazz dance in front of a blue background

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 jazz dance classes for adults

October 06, 2026

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 modern dance classes for adults

October 06, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’ on 'Horror Joy'

October 05, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event

October 05, 2026

Class of Her Own movie poster

Faculty member's award-winning documentary to screen at its 50th film festival

October 02, 2026

A composite image of 10 college-age men and women.

Arts and Architecture announces sixth cohort of Sustainability Fellows

October 02, 2026

A man with dark hair wearing a sports coat and button up shirt stands next to a woman with brown hair wearing an off-white dress

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

Recital Hall

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley headshot

Penn State Altoona professor to read from collected poems

September 30, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Whodunit? Hilarious new stage play ‘Clue’ will visit Penn State Oct. 29

September 30, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 1-8

September 30, 2026

Singing nun with stained glass and disco lights in background

Penn State Centre Stage to present musical comedy ‘Sister Act’

September 29, 2026

Smiling man with short brown hair and a mustache

Filmmaker Will Thwaites to visit for screening, Q&A around ‘Crime & Parody’

September 29, 2026

Photo portrait of Lakota Harden, Native community leader and elder, laughing broadly, open-mouthed. Her face, which makes up most of the image, is framed by gray hair in braids, dangling blue earrings, and a dark green background.

Palmer Museum to install new artwork by photographer, filmmaker Ryan RedCorn

September 29, 2026

men playing musical instruments

Abington free concert series features big band jazz, world music meets bluegrass

September 29, 2026

'Sacred Scares' series explores faith and spirituality through horror films

September 29, 2026

Asian woman with mid-length dark hair smiling

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 7

September 28, 2026

Outline of a human created with cut textiles and stitched to a fabric background

College of Arts and Architecture to host textile workshops Oct. 7 and Nov. 6

September 28, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona professor discusses horror and empathy with Brianna N. Cox

September 28, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Shenango campus

September 28, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor’s book wins two national awards

September 28, 2026

individuals sitting and standing with banned books open in front of their faces, around a bookshelf

University Libraries to host Banned Books Read-In on Oct. 6

September 25, 2026

Four Black actors are dressed in costume for "The Wiz."

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Vibrant and colorful 2D and 3D artworks are on display in a white art museum gallery around a central title wall with a purple flag-motif logo and abstract rainbow artwork.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in Palmer Museum exhibit

September 24, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

Head shot of a man with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture dean to host book talk with art and media design professor

September 22, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley headshot

Penn State Altoona professor honored at Brown University poetry event

September 22, 2026

Erin Murphy

Laureate Erin Murphy to bring collaborative poetry experience to Lehigh Valley

September 22, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty examine witchcraft and power in 'The Witch'

September 22, 2026

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit jacket, seated on weathered stone steps and gazing off to the side.

LA-based architect to visit Stuckeman School for lecture

September 22, 2026

Movers Shakers Designers Makers in text over a brightly colored background

Arts and Architecture relaunches alumni interview series

September 21, 2026

Students in a study space with takeaway containers and water bottles in a still from the film "Hungry to Learn."

Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Hungry to Learn' on Wednesday, Sept. 30

September 21, 2026

An actor leans on a bench while screens behind him depict a vintage film screening of ”Hamlet.“

Actors with Down syndrome take center stage in ‘Hamlet’ on Oct. 13

September 18, 2026

'Joyfull: Feast Edition' on Oct. 12 to feature Dakota Sioux rapper Stuart James

September 18, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 ballet classes for adults

September 18, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

A man with light colored hair wearing a tuxedo and smiling while standing next to a petite woman in a tan dress smiling

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

Black-and-white illustration of a meal with fish, a bowl, glasses, a bottle, bread, and an apple.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Lisa Co

September 17, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Celine Browning

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Ukraine flag colors in background, Exhibit graphic

Pattee exhibit, talk explores war's toll on science and agriculture in Ukraine

September 16, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

Image of a train engine, black on whte

Penn State faculty to present at the Altoona Reel Film Festival

September 14, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Craig Wallwork on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

September 14, 2026

two women weaving cloth on a table

‘Woven Welcome’ project to bring campus and community together

September 14, 2026

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Professor’s acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world

September 14, 2026

Ellen Wayland-Smith wearing a blue shirt and standing against outdoor backdrop

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

Black man with short dark hair wearing glasses and smiling

The School of Visual Arts to kick off Anderson Lecture Series on Sept. 23

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

John O’Hara movie poster

Penn State Schuylkill professor producing documentary on literary icon John O’Hara

September 13, 2026

A group of college students gather around a table painting and drawing

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

The Dance Team poses for a photo at Homecoming

Penn State Berks to host Family and Homecoming event on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Berks campus

September 10, 2026

Penn State lion caricature holding We Are sign with Chattin' in the background on a blue banner. The bottom says Penn State Brandywine Strategic Communications and the Penn State Brandywine logo is at the top.

Alumna Myeisha Matos talks coaching, career path on ‘We Are Chattin’' podcast

September 10, 2026

Headshots of Britt Wray and Kevin Patel

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

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A Native American man wears a hoodie.

'Indigenous People in the Modern World' theme reflects modern representation at Oct. 12 event

October 07, 2026

Portrait of a smiling person with brown hair and glasses

Arts and Architecture dean to host talk with landscape architecture professor

October 07, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 8-15

October 07, 2026

Melissa Hyatt Foss

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ceramic sound sculptures by artist Melissa Hyatt Foss

October 07, 2026

Bike Den Celebrating Five Years

Penn State's Bike Den celebrates five years with a week of rides, clinics and cake

October 06, 2026

Tattoo artist working on client

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to feature ‘The Art of the Tattoo’

October 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona students do a jazz dance in front of a blue background

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 jazz dance classes for adults

October 06, 2026

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 modern dance classes for adults

October 06, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’ on 'Horror Joy'

October 05, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event

October 05, 2026

Class of Her Own movie poster

Faculty member's award-winning documentary to screen at its 50th film festival

October 02, 2026

A composite image of 10 college-age men and women.

Arts and Architecture announces sixth cohort of Sustainability Fellows

October 02, 2026

A man with dark hair wearing a sports coat and button up shirt stands next to a woman with brown hair wearing an off-white dress

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

Recital Hall

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley headshot

Penn State Altoona professor to read from collected poems

September 30, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Whodunit? Hilarious new stage play ‘Clue’ will visit Penn State Oct. 29

September 30, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 1-8

September 30, 2026

Singing nun with stained glass and disco lights in background

Penn State Centre Stage to present musical comedy ‘Sister Act’

September 29, 2026

Smiling man with short brown hair and a mustache

Filmmaker Will Thwaites to visit for screening, Q&A around ‘Crime & Parody’

September 29, 2026

Photo portrait of Lakota Harden, Native community leader and elder, laughing broadly, open-mouthed. Her face, which makes up most of the image, is framed by gray hair in braids, dangling blue earrings, and a dark green background.

Palmer Museum to install new artwork by photographer, filmmaker Ryan RedCorn

September 29, 2026

men playing musical instruments

Abington free concert series features big band jazz, world music meets bluegrass

September 29, 2026

'Sacred Scares' series explores faith and spirituality through horror films

September 29, 2026

Asian woman with mid-length dark hair smiling

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 7

September 28, 2026

Outline of a human created with cut textiles and stitched to a fabric background

College of Arts and Architecture to host textile workshops Oct. 7 and Nov. 6

September 28, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona professor discusses horror and empathy with Brianna N. Cox

September 28, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Shenango campus

September 28, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor’s book wins two national awards

September 28, 2026

individuals sitting and standing with banned books open in front of their faces, around a bookshelf

University Libraries to host Banned Books Read-In on Oct. 6

September 25, 2026

Four Black actors are dressed in costume for "The Wiz."

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Vibrant and colorful 2D and 3D artworks are on display in a white art museum gallery around a central title wall with a purple flag-motif logo and abstract rainbow artwork.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in Palmer Museum exhibit

September 24, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

Head shot of a man with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture dean to host book talk with art and media design professor

September 22, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley headshot

Penn State Altoona professor honored at Brown University poetry event

September 22, 2026

Erin Murphy

Laureate Erin Murphy to bring collaborative poetry experience to Lehigh Valley

September 22, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty examine witchcraft and power in 'The Witch'

September 22, 2026

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit jacket, seated on weathered stone steps and gazing off to the side.

LA-based architect to visit Stuckeman School for lecture

September 22, 2026

Movers Shakers Designers Makers in text over a brightly colored background

Arts and Architecture relaunches alumni interview series

September 21, 2026

Students in a study space with takeaway containers and water bottles in a still from the film "Hungry to Learn."

Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Hungry to Learn' on Wednesday, Sept. 30

September 21, 2026

An actor leans on a bench while screens behind him depict a vintage film screening of ”Hamlet.“

Actors with Down syndrome take center stage in ‘Hamlet’ on Oct. 13

September 18, 2026

'Joyfull: Feast Edition' on Oct. 12 to feature Dakota Sioux rapper Stuart James

September 18, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to offer fall 2026 ballet classes for adults

September 18, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

A man with light colored hair wearing a tuxedo and smiling while standing next to a petite woman in a tan dress smiling

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

Black-and-white illustration of a meal with fish, a bowl, glasses, a bottle, bread, and an apple.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Lisa Co

September 17, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Celine Browning

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Ukraine flag colors in background, Exhibit graphic

Pattee exhibit, talk explores war's toll on science and agriculture in Ukraine

September 16, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

Image of a train engine, black on whte

Penn State faculty to present at the Altoona Reel Film Festival

September 14, 2026

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Craig Wallwork on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

September 14, 2026

two women weaving cloth on a table

‘Woven Welcome’ project to bring campus and community together

September 14, 2026

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Professor’s acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world

September 14, 2026

Ellen Wayland-Smith wearing a blue shirt and standing against outdoor backdrop

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

Black man with short dark hair wearing glasses and smiling

The School of Visual Arts to kick off Anderson Lecture Series on Sept. 23

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

John O’Hara movie poster

Penn State Schuylkill professor producing documentary on literary icon John O’Hara

September 13, 2026

A group of college students gather around a table painting and drawing

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

The Dance Team poses for a photo at Homecoming

Penn State Berks to host Family and Homecoming event on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Berks campus

September 10, 2026

Penn State lion caricature holding We Are sign with Chattin' in the background on a blue banner. The bottom says Penn State Brandywine Strategic Communications and the Penn State Brandywine logo is at the top.

Alumna Myeisha Matos talks coaching, career path on ‘We Are Chattin’' podcast

September 10, 2026

Headshots of Britt Wray and Kevin Patel

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

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