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Lecture explores richness of Spanish as a heritage language

October 30, 2026

Ag Access Scholars

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

large group of people in navy blue on conference stage

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy 35th Anniversary

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Side by side images with a Black woman seated wearing a white shirt with black polka dots on right a polished aluminum chair

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Side-by-side portraits of Edward Jones (left) and Ashley Pesi (right) of Penn State Greater Allegheny. Jones stands in front of a Penn State-themed backdrop, while Pesi stands in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny banner wearing a TRIO Upward Bound shirt.

Greater Allegheny TRIO professionals step into statewide leadership roles

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Black Alumni Reunion attendees sit on the steps of Old Main for a group photo. There are about 350 people in this photo.

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

October 19, 2026

Fay Yarbrough smiling with arm crossed and wearning purple suit with white blouse

Historian Fay Yarbrough to deliver 2026 Brose Distinguished Lectures

October 11, 2026

People of diverse backgrounds stack their hands together in a gesture of teamwork and unity.

Penn State Altoona to host PA Dignity Day event Oct. 23

October 09, 2026

A Native American man wears a hoodie.

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

October 07, 2026

group of college students wearing matching t-shirts at a conference

IST celebrates diversity in tech at annual Tapia Conference

October 01, 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

Members of the Mighty Mu Eta chapter gather during a celebration.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. chapter marks 50 years, honors Paul Robeson Cultural Center

September 29, 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

A group of people at a meeting table

Educational Equity opens its doors for second annual Fall Open House

September 22, 2026

Penn State DuBois Continuing Education will offer “Listen with Your Eyes: Introduction to American Sign Language” beginning Sept. 29. The course will introduce participants to basic American Sign Language skills and Deaf culture.

Penn State DuBois to offer ‘Listen with Your Eyes’ sign language course

September 17, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

Photo of someone taking a group photo on a phone

Chaiken Center invites nominations for first-gen awards and scholarship

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

postcards and postage ephemera are shown in a display case with orange background

Libraries’ exhibit traces diaspora via postage ephemera

September 09, 2026

Penn State Abington joins national network to boost first-gen student success

September 03, 2026

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

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

Summer Academy participants, resident assistants and staff pose together beneath a colorful balloon display during the Summer Academy for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing at Penn State.

Summer Academy creates pathways to independence for high school students

August 26, 2026

Tom and Colleen Weber at THON.

Penn State graduates honor their parents with nursing scholarship fund

August 25, 2026

An individual in a wheelchair holds a basketball in the air and smiles. Another person to her right reaches out toward the ball.

Penn State Health RecFest celebrates inclusive recreation for all ages, abilities

August 24, 2026

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 poetry events Sept. 9 and 16

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

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Lecture explores richness of Spanish as a heritage language

October 30, 2026

Ag Access Scholars

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

large group of people in navy blue on conference stage

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy 35th Anniversary

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Side by side images with a Black woman seated wearing a white shirt with black polka dots on right a polished aluminum chair

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Side-by-side portraits of Edward Jones (left) and Ashley Pesi (right) of Penn State Greater Allegheny. Jones stands in front of a Penn State-themed backdrop, while Pesi stands in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny banner wearing a TRIO Upward Bound shirt.

Greater Allegheny TRIO professionals step into statewide leadership roles

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Black Alumni Reunion attendees sit on the steps of Old Main for a group photo. There are about 350 people in this photo.

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

October 19, 2026

Fay Yarbrough smiling with arm crossed and wearning purple suit with white blouse

Historian Fay Yarbrough to deliver 2026 Brose Distinguished Lectures

October 11, 2026

People of diverse backgrounds stack their hands together in a gesture of teamwork and unity.

Penn State Altoona to host PA Dignity Day event Oct. 23

October 09, 2026

A Native American man wears a hoodie.

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

October 07, 2026

group of college students wearing matching t-shirts at a conference

IST celebrates diversity in tech at annual Tapia Conference

October 01, 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

Members of the Mighty Mu Eta chapter gather during a celebration.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. chapter marks 50 years, honors Paul Robeson Cultural Center

September 29, 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

A group of people at a meeting table

Educational Equity opens its doors for second annual Fall Open House

September 22, 2026

Penn State DuBois Continuing Education will offer “Listen with Your Eyes: Introduction to American Sign Language” beginning Sept. 29. The course will introduce participants to basic American Sign Language skills and Deaf culture.

Penn State DuBois to offer ‘Listen with Your Eyes’ sign language course

September 17, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

Photo of someone taking a group photo on a phone

Chaiken Center invites nominations for first-gen awards and scholarship

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

postcards and postage ephemera are shown in a display case with orange background

Libraries’ exhibit traces diaspora via postage ephemera

September 09, 2026

Penn State Abington joins national network to boost first-gen student success

September 03, 2026

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

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

Summer Academy participants, resident assistants and staff pose together beneath a colorful balloon display during the Summer Academy for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing at Penn State.

Summer Academy creates pathways to independence for high school students

August 26, 2026

Tom and Colleen Weber at THON.

Penn State graduates honor their parents with nursing scholarship fund

August 25, 2026

An individual in a wheelchair holds a basketball in the air and smiles. Another person to her right reaches out toward the ball.

Penn State Health RecFest celebrates inclusive recreation for all ages, abilities

August 24, 2026

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 poetry events Sept. 9 and 16

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

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