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Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

An album cover design for “Liberty: Feminine Rage."

Graphic design students recognized in nationwide design competition

April 15, 2026

Visitors sit under a tent outside on the Student Farm

Ross Student Farm to host Earth Day celebration April 24

April 15, 2026

Penn State Rock Ensemble

Penn State School of Music to present Rock Fest on April 28

April 14, 2026

Side by side head shots. On the left a young black woman with glasses smiling and on the right a young white woman with dark hair smiling

Palmer Museum of Art announces inaugural winners of O'Connor Graduate Fellowship

April 14, 2026

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic orchestra to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 7

April 14, 2026

Jerry Zolten smiles while holding a guitar, seated indoors against a softly lit background.

Penn State Altoona professor’s Hall of Fame interview now online

April 14, 2026

Record exploding with "Detroit '67" title overlaid

Centre Stage to present 2026 Graduate Directing Festival

April 14, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate to visit Penn State Altoona April 28

April 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

April 13, 2026

Two students petting Rosie the therapy dog, a golden retriever

Libraries offers University-wide De-stress Fest to support studying students

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

‘Night at the Museums’ to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

April 13, 2026

A group of nine college students pose for a group photo in front of a building with the marquee reading Detroit Historical Museum

Cast of ‘Detroit ’67’ inspired by Motown research trip for upcoming production

April 13, 2026

A man in a blue shirt adjusts a camera to shoot a film scene.

Blue and White Film Festival features student-produced films on April 13

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

Explore nature and wellness at the Arboretum’s 'Wild Wellness' festival

April 10, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

students posing for a photo in front of a stage

Criminal justice students connect learning to life through 'A Bronx Tale'

April 09, 2026

Three headshots in a composit side-by-side image from left an Indian woman with dark hair, a white woman with blonde hair and a white woman with brown hair

Faculty panel to discuss migration, asylum and refugee experience on April 16

April 09, 2026

Total Praise poster featuring Richard Smallwood and Johann Sebastian Bach

Essence of Joy presents 'Total Praise' sacred works concert

April 09, 2026

A group of people stand behind a row of auditorium seats.

Dedicated volunteers make an extraordinary team at Center for Performing Arts

April 08, 2026

Penn State Concert Choir 2025-2026

Penn State Concert Choir selected to perform at PMEA State Conference

April 08, 2026

Black and white portrait photo of a person wearing a white shirt with dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses.

The School of Visual Arts to conclude Anderson Lecture Series on April 14

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Scholarship recipient featured by skilled trades advocate

April 06, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty explore ideology and fear in ‘Poltergeist’

April 06, 2026

Charcoal drawing of a shadowed face with raised arms, above a small figure reaching upward, suggesting inner struggle and emotional tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Richard Mitchell

April 06, 2026

Painting of two children sitting in a tree, framed by green branches, looking down with warm tones and expressive brushwork against a soft pink sky.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Grace Brown

April 06, 2026

Migration Studies Project hosting second Writing in Displacement series April 10

April 06, 2026

Men and women wearing tuxedos and holding a ukulele stand against a wood-paneled wall.

Ukulele musician Peter Brooke Turner shares tales of staying weird on the road

April 02, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Eisenhower Auditorium April 9

April 02, 2026

Headshots of Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon

Altoona to host psychotherapist Nura Mowzoon and Penn Badgley of 'Gossip Girl'

April 02, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Headshots of Todd Davis, Patricia Jabbeh-Wesley and Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona to host faculty poetry reading on April 14

April 01, 2026

Penn State Berks hosts Penn State Laureate and filmmaker Pearl Gluck, April 20

April 01, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

Penn State Go 2026 Appademy Award Winner for Best Desktop Portal Experience

Penn State Go earns 2026 Appademy Award for 'Best Desktop Portal Experience'

March 31, 2026

Asian woman with short dark hair and glasses posing and smiling

Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award

March 31, 2026

musicians play brass instruments

Swing into spring: Free big band showcase at Penn State Abington on April 21

March 30, 2026

Altoona professor talks horror, joy and storytelling with Andrew F. Sullivan

March 30, 2026

collage of images of choir and band concerts at Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg to present spring concert, 'Dear John,' April 15-17

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble offers spring 2026 performance

March 30, 2026

Poster for the film Sally featuring Sally Ride wearing a NASA helmet and blue astronaut uniform on a red background.

Sustain Penn State's Intersections Film Series to host virtual screening of 'Sally'

March 30, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts exhibition to feature student, instructor work

March 27, 2026

Our Town written across a view of a small house and church steeple

'Rich in memory and gone too soon': Centre Stage presents ‘Our Town’

March 26, 2026

Malaysian house facade that's part of exhibition

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

March 25, 2026

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A black and white head shot of a white man with short hair and a beard

School of Visual Arts to offer lecture by painter David Hytone on April 7

March 25, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!'

March 24, 2026

John Mulaney in front of a yellow cinder block wall

Comedian John Mulaney to return to Penn State with new stand-up tour this fall

March 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty explore ‘The Shining’ in new podcast episode

March 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

Capture of animated film showing a group of characters standing around a character who is on the ground, leaning up against a pillar.

2026 Happy Valley Animation Festival to showcase award-winning international works

March 19, 2026

A group of dancers on stage

Penn State Harrisburg to present 'Head Over Heels,' March 25-28

March 19, 2026

2025 Graduate Exhibition participants wait for the event to begin in front of their research posters

Penn State community invited to attend 2026 Graduate Exhibition on March 27

March 18, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

A Q&A with actor Elizabeth D’Aiuto of ‘The Music Man’

March 18, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

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Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

An album cover design for “Liberty: Feminine Rage."

Graphic design students recognized in nationwide design competition

April 15, 2026

Visitors sit under a tent outside on the Student Farm

Ross Student Farm to host Earth Day celebration April 24

April 15, 2026

Penn State Rock Ensemble

Penn State School of Music to present Rock Fest on April 28

April 14, 2026

Side by side head shots. On the left a young black woman with glasses smiling and on the right a young white woman with dark hair smiling

Palmer Museum of Art announces inaugural winners of O'Connor Graduate Fellowship

April 14, 2026

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic orchestra to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 7

April 14, 2026

Jerry Zolten smiles while holding a guitar, seated indoors against a softly lit background.

Penn State Altoona professor’s Hall of Fame interview now online

April 14, 2026

Record exploding with "Detroit '67" title overlaid

Centre Stage to present 2026 Graduate Directing Festival

April 14, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate to visit Penn State Altoona April 28

April 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

April 13, 2026

Two students petting Rosie the therapy dog, a golden retriever

Libraries offers University-wide De-stress Fest to support studying students

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

‘Night at the Museums’ to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

April 13, 2026

A group of nine college students pose for a group photo in front of a building with the marquee reading Detroit Historical Museum

Cast of ‘Detroit ’67’ inspired by Motown research trip for upcoming production

April 13, 2026

A man in a blue shirt adjusts a camera to shoot a film scene.

Blue and White Film Festival features student-produced films on April 13

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

Explore nature and wellness at the Arboretum’s 'Wild Wellness' festival

April 10, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

students posing for a photo in front of a stage

Criminal justice students connect learning to life through 'A Bronx Tale'

April 09, 2026

Three headshots in a composit side-by-side image from left an Indian woman with dark hair, a white woman with blonde hair and a white woman with brown hair

Faculty panel to discuss migration, asylum and refugee experience on April 16

April 09, 2026

Total Praise poster featuring Richard Smallwood and Johann Sebastian Bach

Essence of Joy presents 'Total Praise' sacred works concert

April 09, 2026

A group of people stand behind a row of auditorium seats.

Dedicated volunteers make an extraordinary team at Center for Performing Arts

April 08, 2026

Penn State Concert Choir 2025-2026

Penn State Concert Choir selected to perform at PMEA State Conference

April 08, 2026

Black and white portrait photo of a person wearing a white shirt with dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses.

The School of Visual Arts to conclude Anderson Lecture Series on April 14

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Scholarship recipient featured by skilled trades advocate

April 06, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty explore ideology and fear in ‘Poltergeist’

April 06, 2026

Charcoal drawing of a shadowed face with raised arms, above a small figure reaching upward, suggesting inner struggle and emotional tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Richard Mitchell

April 06, 2026

Painting of two children sitting in a tree, framed by green branches, looking down with warm tones and expressive brushwork against a soft pink sky.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Grace Brown

April 06, 2026

Migration Studies Project hosting second Writing in Displacement series April 10

April 06, 2026

Men and women wearing tuxedos and holding a ukulele stand against a wood-paneled wall.

Ukulele musician Peter Brooke Turner shares tales of staying weird on the road

April 02, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Eisenhower Auditorium April 9

April 02, 2026

Headshots of Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon

Altoona to host psychotherapist Nura Mowzoon and Penn Badgley of 'Gossip Girl'

April 02, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Headshots of Todd Davis, Patricia Jabbeh-Wesley and Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona to host faculty poetry reading on April 14

April 01, 2026

Penn State Berks hosts Penn State Laureate and filmmaker Pearl Gluck, April 20

April 01, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

Penn State Go 2026 Appademy Award Winner for Best Desktop Portal Experience

Penn State Go earns 2026 Appademy Award for 'Best Desktop Portal Experience'

March 31, 2026

Asian woman with short dark hair and glasses posing and smiling

Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award

March 31, 2026

musicians play brass instruments

Swing into spring: Free big band showcase at Penn State Abington on April 21

March 30, 2026

Altoona professor talks horror, joy and storytelling with Andrew F. Sullivan

March 30, 2026

collage of images of choir and band concerts at Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg to present spring concert, 'Dear John,' April 15-17

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble offers spring 2026 performance

March 30, 2026

Poster for the film Sally featuring Sally Ride wearing a NASA helmet and blue astronaut uniform on a red background.

Sustain Penn State's Intersections Film Series to host virtual screening of 'Sally'

March 30, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts exhibition to feature student, instructor work

March 27, 2026

Our Town written across a view of a small house and church steeple

'Rich in memory and gone too soon': Centre Stage presents ‘Our Town’

March 26, 2026

Malaysian house facade that's part of exhibition

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

March 25, 2026

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A black and white head shot of a white man with short hair and a beard

School of Visual Arts to offer lecture by painter David Hytone on April 7

March 25, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!'

March 24, 2026

John Mulaney in front of a yellow cinder block wall

Comedian John Mulaney to return to Penn State with new stand-up tour this fall

March 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty explore ‘The Shining’ in new podcast episode

March 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

Capture of animated film showing a group of characters standing around a character who is on the ground, leaning up against a pillar.

2026 Happy Valley Animation Festival to showcase award-winning international works

March 19, 2026

A group of dancers on stage

Penn State Harrisburg to present 'Head Over Heels,' March 25-28

March 19, 2026

2025 Graduate Exhibition participants wait for the event to begin in front of their research posters

Penn State community invited to attend 2026 Graduate Exhibition on March 27

March 18, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

A Q&A with actor Elizabeth D’Aiuto of ‘The Music Man’

March 18, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

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