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Penn State University Press appoints new editors for Eisenbrauns series

August 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State DuBois to host 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

August 12, 2026

Scarecrow Festival

Inaugural Schuylkill Scarecrow Festival to be held at Penn State Schuylkill

August 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘Friday the 13th’ on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 10, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features Spider One and Krsy Fox

August 07, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

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 Schuylkill Community Cinema Course

Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this fall

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Michael Boulerice

August 03, 2026

Book cover with title, editor name and sepia-toned photograph from circa 1920 showing a young man in a suit and dress shoes balancing precariously on a wooden chair that is atop another chair on a small table approximately 20 stories up on the rooftop of a building. In the background are other buildings in a city.

University Libraries publishes ‘The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work’

July 31, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

Woman with red hair smiling for a portrait photo

School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 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

School of Music to present free 'Music in the Gardens' concert Sept. 10

July 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror author Josh Hanson

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror writer Shane Hawk

July 20, 2026

Two people standing in front of a painting

Abington students land career-launching art debut thanks to faculty mentor

July 17, 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

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

A classroom display of books on a wall, with instructions for how to vote for favorites below

Harrisburg faculty member coordinates local effort for national children’s book list

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

Gallery wall with Dreaming American Futures Invitational 250 text beside a colorful abstract painting.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in new Palmer Museum of Art exhibition

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

The word Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm scrambled on a red background

Art instructor's analog collage series explores human expression, info overload

June 18, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Black and white drawing of numerous square tiles in columns reading "hate alphabet"

Art professor to exhibit works at halfway point of decade-long drawing project

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

A young Black man in glasses stands in front of a painting of a Black woman wearing a turban.

Gallery@104 selects winners in spring/summer 2026 exhibition

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

Group of people pose on steps in front of three small facade panels—one with a green door and mural, one with a red door and brick pattern, and one with a white door and black‑and‑white collage—set outdoors on grass.

Architecture students collaborate with Morgan State students for installation

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Film poster with man looking out off a rooftop

Faculty member's documentary to premiere during festival at TCL Chinese Theatre

May 22, 2026

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Penn State University Press appoints new editors for Eisenbrauns series

August 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State DuBois to host 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

August 12, 2026

Scarecrow Festival

Inaugural Schuylkill Scarecrow Festival to be held at Penn State Schuylkill

August 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘Friday the 13th’ on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 10, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features Spider One and Krsy Fox

August 07, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

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 Schuylkill Community Cinema Course

Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this fall

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Michael Boulerice

August 03, 2026

Book cover with title, editor name and sepia-toned photograph from circa 1920 showing a young man in a suit and dress shoes balancing precariously on a wooden chair that is atop another chair on a small table approximately 20 stories up on the rooftop of a building. In the background are other buildings in a city.

University Libraries publishes ‘The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work’

July 31, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

Woman with red hair smiling for a portrait photo

School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 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

School of Music to present free 'Music in the Gardens' concert Sept. 10

July 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror author Josh Hanson

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror writer Shane Hawk

July 20, 2026

Two people standing in front of a painting

Abington students land career-launching art debut thanks to faculty mentor

July 17, 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

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

A classroom display of books on a wall, with instructions for how to vote for favorites below

Harrisburg faculty member coordinates local effort for national children’s book list

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

Gallery wall with Dreaming American Futures Invitational 250 text beside a colorful abstract painting.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in new Palmer Museum of Art exhibition

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

The word Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm scrambled on a red background

Art instructor's analog collage series explores human expression, info overload

June 18, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Black and white drawing of numerous square tiles in columns reading "hate alphabet"

Art professor to exhibit works at halfway point of decade-long drawing project

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

A young Black man in glasses stands in front of a painting of a Black woman wearing a turban.

Gallery@104 selects winners in spring/summer 2026 exhibition

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

Group of people pose on steps in front of three small facade panels—one with a green door and mural, one with a red door and brick pattern, and one with a white door and black‑and‑white collage—set outdoors on grass.

Architecture students collaborate with Morgan State students for installation

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Film poster with man looking out off a rooftop

Faculty member's documentary to premiere during festival at TCL Chinese Theatre

May 22, 2026

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