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Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes

July 17, 2026

Frank Guadagnolo

University mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Frank B. Guadagnolo

July 17, 2026

graphic collage of multiple images depicting volatile oil prices amid international conflict

Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments

July 17, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania dairy farm

Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers’ bottom lines and the environment?

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Penn Staters invited to sign up for 2026 Roar Tour

July 17, 2026

Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day

July 17, 2026

Animal science head named president of Society for the Study of Reproduction

July 17, 2026

The sun shines on the Old Main bell tower

Board of Trustees approves 2027-28 budget and tuition plan

July 16, 2026

Board of Trustees approves housing and dining rates for 2027-28 academic year

July 16, 2026

Margarita López-Uribe awarded Nancy and John Steimer Professorship

July 16, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 16

July 16, 2026

Wildfire smoke: Campus communities should monitor conditions, follow guidelines

July 16, 2026

High school to high-tech healing: Intern helps drive AI cancer research

July 16, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 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

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Zhenlong Li, wearing glasses and a green collared shirt, smiles outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Geography faculty member earns national research award

July 16, 2026

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

Land-Grant Fellows

Land-Grant Research Impact Fellows named in the College of Ag Sciences

July 16, 2026

A smiling teenager sits outdoors on a bench reading a book on a sunny summer afternoon.

Summer freedom may help kids develop a love of reading, Penn State educators say

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

A group of criminal justice students from Penn State Lehigh Valley smile on a boat during their trip to Italy.

Students learn about origins of organized crime during three-week course in Italy

July 15, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

A man wearing a red shirt stands at a podium and addresses a group

USAC marks end of year with staff summit, bids farewell to six at-large members

July 15, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Jungwoo Ryoo named interim associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona

July 15, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

women's soccer team huddles pre-game

NCAA Membership Committee advances Brandywine to third provisional year

July 15, 2026

A presenter addresses workshop attendees

AI data center workshop discusses strategies for resilient energy production

July 15, 2026

Abhronil Sengupta smiles in a portrait standing in front of a flower bush.

Penn State faculty member invited to National Academy of Engineering Symposium

July 15, 2026

Frank and Janet Glasgow Dudek have expanded their support for students and research in Penn State’s colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Penn State Berkey Creamery to go cashless Aug. 1

July 15, 2026

outdoor portrait of Amy Pritchett

National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety

July 15, 2026

Amber Bisking and Lexy Fortney in graduation regalia

Nese College of Nursing graduates’ paths meet in critical care

July 14, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

21 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in June

July 14, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Fall 2026 opportunities for new faculty foster professional growth, connection

July 14, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

Woman and student stand next to each other in a room in the state capital

Penn State Schuylkill student explores state government at the Pa. Capitol

July 14, 2026

Sierra Hill takes tree core samples

Summer training helps student sharpen climate change research goals

July 14, 2026

soccer ball surrounded by international flags arranged in a circle on green grass field

Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport?

July 14, 2026

Haley Friary-Schenk posing at Lion Shrine

From Silicon Valley to Smeal, student builds fairer AI future

July 14, 2026

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles and stands in front of green vegetation.

Bellisario College professor rethinks AI’s role in advertising

July 14, 2026

A close up shot of a bioelectrode painted to look like a shark on the side of a researcher's curled fist

Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors

July 13, 2026

Hay mowing demonstration at Ag Progress Days.

Robotics and field demos to highlight commercial exhibits at Ag Progress Days

July 13, 2026

A sunny photograph of the stone bell tower of Old Main against a blue sky.

Town hall to focus on research security and evolving federal requirements

July 13, 2026

A scientific figure illustrating how different atomic arrangements of the same material can lead to substantially changes in corrosion susceptibility, with one simulated material appearing much more corroded than the other two examples

Metals’ atomic arrangement can create ‘corrosion highways’ in nuclear reactors

July 13, 2026

The Allen E. and Allen M. Pearce professor of industrial engineering's name sits engraved on a plaque next to Kumara's Society of Manufacturing Engineering 2026 fellow medal.

Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow

July 13, 2026

Carey McDougall

WATCH: Penn State Beaver, a commitment to the Pittsburgh area

July 13, 2026

Penn State staff salary grades shifting up 6% effective July 1

July 13, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

'Downsize Your Data' campaign to phase adjustment of Microsoft 365 storage limits

July 13, 2026

Joie Marhefka and Adam Baughman stand on opposite sides of a projected presentation slide titled “AI in HTM: Troubleshooting and Beyond” at the 2026 AAMI eXchange.

Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference

July 13, 2026

A woman's hands scoop a ripe avocado above a cutting board in a kitchen

Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity

July 13, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget

July 12, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

person with gray mustache and glasses in blue business suit with brick and glass building in background

Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award

July 10, 2026

A visitor talking to a representative from Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research

Ag Progress Days showcases college research, AI tool and animal health updates

July 10, 2026

Irmak earns fourth fellowship from another leading scientific society

July 10, 2026

A student stands on a lawn next to a small forest patch that has not grown very tall yet

Forest Exploration Center earns governor's environmental excellence award

July 10, 2026

Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

Sheldon D. Fields standing on red carpet in front of banner for The Nurses Magazine's Men of Honor program.

Nese College of Nursing’s Fields recognized among most impactful men in nursing

July 10, 2026

collage of four historic illustrations with women's suffrage, equal rights, feminist messages with black and white photo of woman behind table of similar documents

Archivist to lead virtual look inside women’s history special collection

July 10, 2026

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pharmacy storage room stocked with medications

Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes

July 17, 2026

Frank Guadagnolo

University mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Frank B. Guadagnolo

July 17, 2026

graphic collage of multiple images depicting volatile oil prices amid international conflict

Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments

July 17, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Pennsylvania dairy farm

Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers’ bottom lines and the environment?

July 17, 2026

Calculator and 1040 tax form

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

July 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Penn Staters invited to sign up for 2026 Roar Tour

July 17, 2026

Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day

July 17, 2026

Animal science head named president of Society for the Study of Reproduction

July 17, 2026

The sun shines on the Old Main bell tower

Board of Trustees approves 2027-28 budget and tuition plan

July 16, 2026

Board of Trustees approves housing and dining rates for 2027-28 academic year

July 16, 2026

Margarita López-Uribe awarded Nancy and John Steimer Professorship

July 16, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 16

July 16, 2026

Wildfire smoke: Campus communities should monitor conditions, follow guidelines

July 16, 2026

High school to high-tech healing: Intern helps drive AI cancer research

July 16, 2026

A hand holding a smartphone with a telehealth app on the screen. The app is confirming an appointment booking for Friday, the 20th at 9:00 a.m.

AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors

July 16, 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

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

July 16, 2026

Zhenlong Li, wearing glasses and a green collared shirt, smiles outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Geography faculty member earns national research award

July 16, 2026

John Dubel, Master Watershed Steward, at a bird banding event.

Master Watershed Steward appointed to Statewide Water Resources Committee

July 16, 2026

Land-Grant Fellows

Land-Grant Research Impact Fellows named in the College of Ag Sciences

July 16, 2026

A smiling teenager sits outdoors on a bench reading a book on a sunny summer afternoon.

Summer freedom may help kids develop a love of reading, Penn State educators say

July 16, 2026

‘Twilight Pest Management Plot Tour’ slated for July 28

July 15, 2026

A variety of fresh produce laid out on a table

Q&A: How to stay safe from cyclospora, the parasite causing stomach bug outbreak

July 15, 2026

A group of criminal justice students from Penn State Lehigh Valley smile on a boat during their trip to Italy.

Students learn about origins of organized crime during three-week course in Italy

July 15, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

A man wearing a red shirt stands at a podium and addresses a group

USAC marks end of year with staff summit, bids farewell to six at-large members

July 15, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Jungwoo Ryoo named interim associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona

July 15, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

women's soccer team huddles pre-game

NCAA Membership Committee advances Brandywine to third provisional year

July 15, 2026

A presenter addresses workshop attendees

AI data center workshop discusses strategies for resilient energy production

July 15, 2026

Abhronil Sengupta smiles in a portrait standing in front of a flower bush.

Penn State faculty member invited to National Academy of Engineering Symposium

July 15, 2026

Frank and Janet Glasgow Dudek have expanded their support for students and research in Penn State’s colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Penn State Berkey Creamery to go cashless Aug. 1

July 15, 2026

outdoor portrait of Amy Pritchett

National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety

July 15, 2026

Amber Bisking and Lexy Fortney in graduation regalia

Nese College of Nursing graduates’ paths meet in critical care

July 14, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

21 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service in June

July 14, 2026

Lion Shrine head on

Fall 2026 opportunities for new faculty foster professional growth, connection

July 14, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

Woman and student stand next to each other in a room in the state capital

Penn State Schuylkill student explores state government at the Pa. Capitol

July 14, 2026

Sierra Hill takes tree core samples

Summer training helps student sharpen climate change research goals

July 14, 2026

soccer ball surrounded by international flags arranged in a circle on green grass field

Q&A: What does the 2026 World Cup reveal about modern sport?

July 14, 2026

Haley Friary-Schenk posing at Lion Shrine

From Silicon Valley to Smeal, student builds fairer AI future

July 14, 2026

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles and stands in front of green vegetation.

Bellisario College professor rethinks AI’s role in advertising

July 14, 2026

A close up shot of a bioelectrode painted to look like a shark on the side of a researcher's curled fist

Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors

July 13, 2026

Hay mowing demonstration at Ag Progress Days.

Robotics and field demos to highlight commercial exhibits at Ag Progress Days

July 13, 2026

A sunny photograph of the stone bell tower of Old Main against a blue sky.

Town hall to focus on research security and evolving federal requirements

July 13, 2026

A scientific figure illustrating how different atomic arrangements of the same material can lead to substantially changes in corrosion susceptibility, with one simulated material appearing much more corroded than the other two examples

Metals’ atomic arrangement can create ‘corrosion highways’ in nuclear reactors

July 13, 2026

The Allen E. and Allen M. Pearce professor of industrial engineering's name sits engraved on a plaque next to Kumara's Society of Manufacturing Engineering 2026 fellow medal.

Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow

July 13, 2026

Carey McDougall

WATCH: Penn State Beaver, a commitment to the Pittsburgh area

July 13, 2026

Penn State staff salary grades shifting up 6% effective July 1

July 13, 2026

Charlene Friedman

Landmark gift to build program promoting empathy and compassion

July 13, 2026

'Downsize Your Data' campaign to phase adjustment of Microsoft 365 storage limits

July 13, 2026

Joie Marhefka and Adam Baughman stand on opposite sides of a projected presentation slide titled “AI in HTM: Troubleshooting and Beyond” at the 2026 AAMI eXchange.

Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference

July 13, 2026

A woman's hands scoop a ripe avocado above a cutting board in a kitchen

Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity

July 13, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Penn State to receive performance-based funding in 2026-27 state budget

July 12, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

person with gray mustache and glasses in blue business suit with brick and glass building in background

Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award

July 10, 2026

A visitor talking to a representative from Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research

Ag Progress Days showcases college research, AI tool and animal health updates

July 10, 2026

Irmak earns fourth fellowship from another leading scientific society

July 10, 2026

A student stands on a lawn next to a small forest patch that has not grown very tall yet

Forest Exploration Center earns governor's environmental excellence award

July 10, 2026

Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

Sheldon D. Fields standing on red carpet in front of banner for The Nurses Magazine's Men of Honor program.

Nese College of Nursing’s Fields recognized among most impactful men in nursing

July 10, 2026

collage of four historic illustrations with women's suffrage, equal rights, feminist messages with black and white photo of woman behind table of similar documents

Archivist to lead virtual look inside women’s history special collection

July 10, 2026

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