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Student Disability Resources introduces new exam scheduling tool, RegisterBlast, at five campuses

August 20, 2026

A Black woman looks down at a piece of paper with words typed on it.

Terry Watson, Carmin Wong to lead social-justice and disability poetry workshops

August 19, 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

Several women pose and smile after finishing the WEC Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend

‘Run for Women 5K’ to return to Penn State Behrend

August 13, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Abigail Guevara

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

August 11, 2026

Stickers celebrating First Generation college students

Penn State Harrisburg establishes first-generation honor society chapter

August 04, 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

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

Nese College student elected to National Black Nurses Association leadership

July 22, 2026

Wanjiru Kareithi

College of Arts and Architecture postdoc receives postdoctoral scholar award

July 01, 2026

person wearing black dress next to georgetown university law center statue

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

A group of students stand with calligraphy art pieces in a lecture hall.

Language club brings relaxation to students with Chinese calligraphy

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

Transportation Services announces 2026 Juneteenth holiday service changes

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

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Penn State Dickinson Law launches Craig A. Diehl Pathway to Law Program

June 11, 2026

Two smiling students, one in suit and tie the other with a commencement gown.

Two communications graduates earn spots in highly competitive national program

June 05, 2026

College of the Liberal Arts creates Department of Africana Studies

June 02, 2026

A group of 5 people sitting around a table talking.

Health and Human Development ‘FirstBridge’ supports first-generation students

June 02, 2026

Gabeba Baderoon wears colorful regalia while standing in the middle of a group of other people wearing academic regalia.

Nelson Mandela University awards honorary doctorate to Gabeba Baderoon

May 28, 2026

Program partnership bridges generational and language gap through storytelling

May 21, 2026

A statue of a Pennsylvania mountain lion crouched on a rock outcropping

Penn State expands ADA visitor parking options with HONK

May 19, 2026

Students in Penn State's Lighthouse program post on the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.

First-Gen Lighthouses program in Ag Sciences guides students to success

May 14, 2026

Zach Hamer-Lang wears a black shirt while posing on the Pattee Mall on Penn State's University Park campus.

History major builds inclusive spaces through campus leadership

May 12, 2026

A building with a sign that says "Boucke Building"

Penn State Global to temporarily relocate for summer

May 07, 2026

Portrait of Patrick Hoey in front of the Business Building

Commencement holds added meaning for Penn State Smeal grad after tragic accident

May 06, 2026

Golden morning sun passes through bare trees and lights the facade of Osmond Lab as students pass.

Department of Physics earns Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Bronze Award

May 05, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Evelyn Thomas holding her NSBE Graduate Student of the Year award in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Thomas named National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Student of the Year

May 01, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

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

ArmestoGomezFrisbey

Armesto Gómez recognized with Frisbey International Student Award

April 09, 2026

Makoni recognized with President’s Award for academic integration

April 07, 2026

Accessibility highlight: 'Anthology Ally' available in Canvas

April 07, 2026

Emily Danczyk wears a black jacket and white blouse standing inside a modern building.

Student’s life experiences inform political science, media studies scholarship

April 06, 2026

Interior shot of the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Penn State communities recognize Campus Pride Month in April 2026

March 30, 2026

Students and staff members stand in front of a mountain

Harrisburg students learn, serve during Alternative Spring Break

March 30, 2026

John Sanzhez portrait

Bellisario College mourns loss of respected faculty member John Sanchez

March 26, 2026

Inside the Intramural Building

Campus Access to Movement Program launched to expand recreation, wellness access

March 25, 2026

Group of new inductees to Penn State Berks college’s Lambda Beta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha

Penn State Berks inducts 26 into national first-generation student honor society

March 25, 2026

Diggs recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 25, 2026

Brandywine student leader fosters connections, community, culture, opportunity

March 25, 2026

Chamique Holdsclaw wearing black jacket staring upward to her right

2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw

March 20, 2026

State women’s commission to hold listening tour stop at Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2026

Ashley Carmona wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing in front of a window inside Welch Building.

Criminology student a dedicated leader on behalf of fellow first-gen students

March 19, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

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

March 18, 2026

A group of students holding flags smile at the homecoming parade.

Students create international connections through Global Engagement Community

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

A photo of Penn State's Business Building in winter, with snow on the ground.

Conversation with Susan L. Taylor to cap Penn State Smeal START Conference

March 17, 2026

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to speak March 31 at Penn State Harrisburg

March 16, 2026

SeED Conference hero image, featuring a sprouting plant

Second annual SeED Conference to be held March 30-April 3

March 13, 2026

Muslim Student Association

Muslim Student Association hosts Iftar gathering at Penn State Schuylkill

March 10, 2026

Safiya Haruna stands in front of Pattee and Paterno Libraries on a snowy day.

Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Byron Motley, wearing a white shirt casually sitting on a chair and smiling

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Traditional American Indian drummers sit around a drum and play a traditional song

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Two people talking at table

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Michelle Haskins, Ashley Carrington, Shawn Manderson and Rafael Ramirez on stage in front of an audience, with Shawn speaking

Brandywine alumni and students gather for ‘Roots to Routes’ networking event

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

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Student Disability Resources introduces new exam scheduling tool, RegisterBlast, at five campuses

August 20, 2026

A Black woman looks down at a piece of paper with words typed on it.

Terry Watson, Carmin Wong to lead social-justice and disability poetry workshops

August 19, 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

Several women pose and smile after finishing the WEC Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend

‘Run for Women 5K’ to return to Penn State Behrend

August 13, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Abigail Guevara

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

August 11, 2026

Stickers celebrating First Generation college students

Penn State Harrisburg establishes first-generation honor society chapter

August 04, 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

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

Nese College student elected to National Black Nurses Association leadership

July 22, 2026

Wanjiru Kareithi

College of Arts and Architecture postdoc receives postdoctoral scholar award

July 01, 2026

person wearing black dress next to georgetown university law center statue

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

A group of students stand with calligraphy art pieces in a lecture hall.

Language club brings relaxation to students with Chinese calligraphy

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

Transportation Services announces 2026 Juneteenth holiday service changes

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

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Penn State Dickinson Law launches Craig A. Diehl Pathway to Law Program

June 11, 2026

Two smiling students, one in suit and tie the other with a commencement gown.

Two communications graduates earn spots in highly competitive national program

June 05, 2026

College of the Liberal Arts creates Department of Africana Studies

June 02, 2026

A group of 5 people sitting around a table talking.

Health and Human Development ‘FirstBridge’ supports first-generation students

June 02, 2026

Gabeba Baderoon wears colorful regalia while standing in the middle of a group of other people wearing academic regalia.

Nelson Mandela University awards honorary doctorate to Gabeba Baderoon

May 28, 2026

Program partnership bridges generational and language gap through storytelling

May 21, 2026

A statue of a Pennsylvania mountain lion crouched on a rock outcropping

Penn State expands ADA visitor parking options with HONK

May 19, 2026

Students in Penn State's Lighthouse program post on the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.

First-Gen Lighthouses program in Ag Sciences guides students to success

May 14, 2026

Zach Hamer-Lang wears a black shirt while posing on the Pattee Mall on Penn State's University Park campus.

History major builds inclusive spaces through campus leadership

May 12, 2026

A building with a sign that says "Boucke Building"

Penn State Global to temporarily relocate for summer

May 07, 2026

Portrait of Patrick Hoey in front of the Business Building

Commencement holds added meaning for Penn State Smeal grad after tragic accident

May 06, 2026

Golden morning sun passes through bare trees and lights the facade of Osmond Lab as students pass.

Department of Physics earns Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Bronze Award

May 05, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Evelyn Thomas holding her NSBE Graduate Student of the Year award in front of the Nittany Lion Shrine

Thomas named National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Student of the Year

May 01, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

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

ArmestoGomezFrisbey

Armesto Gómez recognized with Frisbey International Student Award

April 09, 2026

Makoni recognized with President’s Award for academic integration

April 07, 2026

Accessibility highlight: 'Anthology Ally' available in Canvas

April 07, 2026

Emily Danczyk wears a black jacket and white blouse standing inside a modern building.

Student’s life experiences inform political science, media studies scholarship

April 06, 2026

Interior shot of the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Penn State communities recognize Campus Pride Month in April 2026

March 30, 2026

Students and staff members stand in front of a mountain

Harrisburg students learn, serve during Alternative Spring Break

March 30, 2026

John Sanzhez portrait

Bellisario College mourns loss of respected faculty member John Sanchez

March 26, 2026

Inside the Intramural Building

Campus Access to Movement Program launched to expand recreation, wellness access

March 25, 2026

Group of new inductees to Penn State Berks college’s Lambda Beta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha

Penn State Berks inducts 26 into national first-generation student honor society

March 25, 2026

Diggs recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 25, 2026

Brandywine student leader fosters connections, community, culture, opportunity

March 25, 2026

Chamique Holdsclaw wearing black jacket staring upward to her right

2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw

March 20, 2026

State women’s commission to hold listening tour stop at Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2026

Ashley Carmona wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing in front of a window inside Welch Building.

Criminology student a dedicated leader on behalf of fellow first-gen students

March 19, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

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

March 18, 2026

A group of students holding flags smile at the homecoming parade.

Students create international connections through Global Engagement Community

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

A photo of Penn State's Business Building in winter, with snow on the ground.

Conversation with Susan L. Taylor to cap Penn State Smeal START Conference

March 17, 2026

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to speak March 31 at Penn State Harrisburg

March 16, 2026

SeED Conference hero image, featuring a sprouting plant

Second annual SeED Conference to be held March 30-April 3

March 13, 2026

Muslim Student Association

Muslim Student Association hosts Iftar gathering at Penn State Schuylkill

March 10, 2026

Safiya Haruna stands in front of Pattee and Paterno Libraries on a snowy day.

Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Byron Motley, wearing a white shirt casually sitting on a chair and smiling

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Traditional American Indian drummers sit around a drum and play a traditional song

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Two people talking at table

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Michelle Haskins, Ashley Carrington, Shawn Manderson and Rafael Ramirez on stage in front of an audience, with Shawn speaking

Brandywine alumni and students gather for ‘Roots to Routes’ networking event

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

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