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A large group of Penn State New Kensington students, faculty, and staff pose together in the lobby of a hotel.

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

A group of Penn State New Kensington students stand together in a wooded area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holding printed cards and discussing design concepts as part of an engineering-focused workshop.

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

Joie Marhefka, associate teaching professor of biomedical engineering technology at Penn State, stands with fellow panelists and collaborators at the Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh, where she presented research on AI workforce readiness as part of the RAISE-PA initiative.

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, Jennifer Rankin and Ruth Herstek pose together in the New Kensington library.

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 4

December 04, 2025

A group of about 20 students and alumni from Penn State New Kensington’s biomedical engineering technology program stand together at the front of a classroom during an alumni mentoring event. They are posed in a single row in front of a whiteboard, with tables, chairs and leftover food trays visible in the foreground.

New Kensington’s BET program supports student through alumni mentoring

November 20, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

A collage of four images showing climate impacts in western Pennsylvania: rescue workers navigating floodwaters in a residential area; Pittsburgh’s skyline obscured by heavy smoke; Point State Park surrounded by floodwaters; and a damaged brick church with part of its roof collapsed after a storm.

Penn State New Kensington engineering students to present on climate resilience

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Penn State Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop Day 2024 with student

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

A group of eight people, including Penn State students and mentors, stand together smiling in front of a white Allegheny Health Network step-and-repeat banner. They are dressed in business casual and professional attire, with ID badges visible on several participants.

Penn State students present at the fourth annual AHN PSU Research Day

September 12, 2025

Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, wearing a navy blazer, speaks to a classroom of students seated at computer stations at Kent State University.

Penn State New Kensington to host speaker on 'Operation Babylift'

September 11, 2025

A display showing an historical costume and documents

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Three women roast marshmallows beside a campus fire pit.

Women in STEM to host Welcome Night at Penn State New Kensington on Sept. 17

August 29, 2025

Individuals stand around table chatting with balloons in the background

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

Faculty complete regional training to strengthen online and accessible teaching

July 21, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

Michael Coyne and Joie Marhefka pose in front of the Nittany Lion statue during Penn State New Kensington’s Celebration of Excellence event.

New Kensington student awarded national scholarship from AAMI Foundation

June 16, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

May 29, 2025

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

Audience members smile and laugh during the Celebration of Excellence event at Penn State New Kensington, seated in the campus theatre’s reserved section.

New Kensington faculty, staff and students honored at Celebration of Excellence

May 09, 2025

Podcast highlights Penn State New Kensington alumna’s research journey

May 07, 2025

: Two graduates in caps and gowns smile while holding their diplomas during as friends and family take photos in the background.

Penn State New Kensington to host spring commencement on May 10

May 01, 2025

Students and community members pose for a group photo at Penn State New Kensington's scholarship luncheon.

New Kensington celebrates donors, student success at Scholarship Luncheon

April 17, 2025

Dr. Megan Nagel, regional chancellor, listens as a student explains his engineering project at Penn State New Kensington’s annual Research and Student Engagement Expo. Cables and equipment are visible in the foreground as part of the student’s display.

New Kensington recognizes students with Information Literacy Award for research

April 17, 2025

George Atherton Bust

Six faculty members receive 2025 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

Gene Natali gives an animated presentation to students inside the Blissell Library.

‘Path to Financial Freedom’ event engages students with Troutwood CEO Gene Natali

April 08, 2025

Group of Penn State New Kensington radiological science students pose indoors at the 2025 PSRT spring conference, where they attended lectures and student competitions.

New Kensington radiological science students earn honors at state conference

March 28, 2025

Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Margo DelliCarpini to depart

March 25, 2025

Dasilas Jones defends against an opponent during a home game.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC men’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot stands on the court with a basketbal at their waist.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC women’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

A student points to his research poster board, explaining its contents to an interested visitor.

New Kensington to host Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 15

February 03, 2025

New Kensington students standing behind large letters that spell "WE ARE" inside the campus theatre.

New Kensington to host anti-human-trafficking taskforce Jan. 30

January 23, 2025

Students and guests listen to faculty speaking panel in library

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 19, 2024

The Nittany Lion mascot points to the camera with both hands

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

December 16, 2024

The Nittany Lion mascot points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 3

December 03, 2024

Old Main exterior front

First Opportunity Grants awarded to faculty

November 26, 2024

Two people in baseball caps and safety glasses work in a manufacturing plant

College of Engineering to offer microcredentials for manufacturing job seekers

November 20, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 30

October 30, 2024

Landscape photo of Woodland Building, Penn State Abington

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 10

October 10, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 3

October 03, 2024

Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

September 24, 2024

Leadership at Penn State Fayette and Westmoreland County Community College sign the articulation agreement.

Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process

September 09, 2024

Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College

August 26, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- July 9

July 08, 2024

Lion Shrine York Summer

Five Commonwealth Campus leaders to retire from Penn State

June 13, 2024

Kevin Snider, chancellor, stands in front of lion shrine statue

Penn State New Kensington chancellor announces retirement

June 13, 2024

microplastics mixed among sand sediment

Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

June 04, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of May 13

May 13, 2024

Graduates wearing caps and gowns smiling

In photos: Penn State celebrates graduates at ceremonies across Pennsylvania

May 06, 2024

Four individuals stand smiling and posing for photo

Two inducted to New Kensington's Athletics Hall of Fame

May 01, 2024

Student stands next to lion statue

New Kensington engineering student earns scholarship

May 01, 2024

Lion shrine statue with graduation mortarboard

New Kensington prepares for Spring 2024 commencement

April 29, 2024

Chancellor and student pose for photo at award ceremony

New Kensington students, faculty, staff honored at annual awards ceremony

April 29, 2024

College student helps elementary school student with robot

New Kensington students promote STEAM in local community

April 23, 2024

Two students hold trophy while smiling

New Kensington student team wins statewide radiologic technology competition

April 11, 2024

Student presents her research project at annual exposition

New Kensington undergraduate research highlighted at annual exposition

April 10, 2024

Head of Lion Shrine and Shield graphic

New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

March 06, 2024

Faculty members sit in classroom

Southwestern Pa. higher ed faculty attend Future Readiness Workshop

February 07, 2024

Illustration of a cyber network

$1.1M NSF grant to fund statewide cyberinfrastructure project

January 09, 2024

Side-by-side photos of soccer coach and player

New Kensington student-athlete, coach receive top honors

December 11, 2023

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A large group of Penn State New Kensington students, faculty, and staff pose together in the lobby of a hotel.

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

A group of Penn State New Kensington students stand together in a wooded area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holding printed cards and discussing design concepts as part of an engineering-focused workshop.

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

Joie Marhefka, associate teaching professor of biomedical engineering technology at Penn State, stands with fellow panelists and collaborators at the Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh, where she presented research on AI workforce readiness as part of the RAISE-PA initiative.

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, Jennifer Rankin and Ruth Herstek pose together in the New Kensington library.

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Lee R. Glatfelter Library

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 4

December 04, 2025

A group of about 20 students and alumni from Penn State New Kensington’s biomedical engineering technology program stand together at the front of a classroom during an alumni mentoring event. They are posed in a single row in front of a whiteboard, with tables, chairs and leftover food trays visible in the foreground.

New Kensington’s BET program supports student through alumni mentoring

November 20, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

A collage of four images showing climate impacts in western Pennsylvania: rescue workers navigating floodwaters in a residential area; Pittsburgh’s skyline obscured by heavy smoke; Point State Park surrounded by floodwaters; and a damaged brick church with part of its roof collapsed after a storm.

Penn State New Kensington engineering students to present on climate resilience

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Penn State Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop Day 2024 with student

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

A group of eight people, including Penn State students and mentors, stand together smiling in front of a white Allegheny Health Network step-and-repeat banner. They are dressed in business casual and professional attire, with ID badges visible on several participants.

Penn State students present at the fourth annual AHN PSU Research Day

September 12, 2025

Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, wearing a navy blazer, speaks to a classroom of students seated at computer stations at Kent State University.

Penn State New Kensington to host speaker on 'Operation Babylift'

September 11, 2025

A display showing an historical costume and documents

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Three women roast marshmallows beside a campus fire pit.

Women in STEM to host Welcome Night at Penn State New Kensington on Sept. 17

August 29, 2025

Individuals stand around table chatting with balloons in the background

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

Faculty complete regional training to strengthen online and accessible teaching

July 21, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

Michael Coyne and Joie Marhefka pose in front of the Nittany Lion statue during Penn State New Kensington’s Celebration of Excellence event.

New Kensington student awarded national scholarship from AAMI Foundation

June 16, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

May 29, 2025

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

Audience members smile and laugh during the Celebration of Excellence event at Penn State New Kensington, seated in the campus theatre’s reserved section.

New Kensington faculty, staff and students honored at Celebration of Excellence

May 09, 2025

Podcast highlights Penn State New Kensington alumna’s research journey

May 07, 2025

: Two graduates in caps and gowns smile while holding their diplomas during as friends and family take photos in the background.

Penn State New Kensington to host spring commencement on May 10

May 01, 2025

Students and community members pose for a group photo at Penn State New Kensington's scholarship luncheon.

New Kensington celebrates donors, student success at Scholarship Luncheon

April 17, 2025

Dr. Megan Nagel, regional chancellor, listens as a student explains his engineering project at Penn State New Kensington’s annual Research and Student Engagement Expo. Cables and equipment are visible in the foreground as part of the student’s display.

New Kensington recognizes students with Information Literacy Award for research

April 17, 2025

George Atherton Bust

Six faculty members receive 2025 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

Gene Natali gives an animated presentation to students inside the Blissell Library.

‘Path to Financial Freedom’ event engages students with Troutwood CEO Gene Natali

April 08, 2025

Group of Penn State New Kensington radiological science students pose indoors at the 2025 PSRT spring conference, where they attended lectures and student competitions.

New Kensington radiological science students earn honors at state conference

March 28, 2025

Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Margo DelliCarpini to depart

March 25, 2025

Dasilas Jones defends against an opponent during a home game.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC men’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot stands on the court with a basketbal at their waist.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC women’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

A student points to his research poster board, explaining its contents to an interested visitor.

New Kensington to host Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 15

February 03, 2025

New Kensington students standing behind large letters that spell "WE ARE" inside the campus theatre.

New Kensington to host anti-human-trafficking taskforce Jan. 30

January 23, 2025

Students and guests listen to faculty speaking panel in library

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 19, 2024

The Nittany Lion mascot points to the camera with both hands

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

December 16, 2024

The Nittany Lion mascot points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 3

December 03, 2024

Old Main exterior front

First Opportunity Grants awarded to faculty

November 26, 2024

Two people in baseball caps and safety glasses work in a manufacturing plant

College of Engineering to offer microcredentials for manufacturing job seekers

November 20, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 30

October 30, 2024

Landscape photo of Woodland Building, Penn State Abington

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 10

October 10, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 3

October 03, 2024

Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

September 24, 2024

Leadership at Penn State Fayette and Westmoreland County Community College sign the articulation agreement.

Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process

September 09, 2024

Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College

August 26, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- July 9

July 08, 2024

Lion Shrine York Summer

Five Commonwealth Campus leaders to retire from Penn State

June 13, 2024

Kevin Snider, chancellor, stands in front of lion shrine statue

Penn State New Kensington chancellor announces retirement

June 13, 2024

microplastics mixed among sand sediment

Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

June 04, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of May 13

May 13, 2024

Graduates wearing caps and gowns smiling

In photos: Penn State celebrates graduates at ceremonies across Pennsylvania

May 06, 2024

Four individuals stand smiling and posing for photo

Two inducted to New Kensington's Athletics Hall of Fame

May 01, 2024

Student stands next to lion statue

New Kensington engineering student earns scholarship

May 01, 2024

Lion shrine statue with graduation mortarboard

New Kensington prepares for Spring 2024 commencement

April 29, 2024

Chancellor and student pose for photo at award ceremony

New Kensington students, faculty, staff honored at annual awards ceremony

April 29, 2024

College student helps elementary school student with robot

New Kensington students promote STEAM in local community

April 23, 2024

Two students hold trophy while smiling

New Kensington student team wins statewide radiologic technology competition

April 11, 2024

Student presents her research project at annual exposition

New Kensington undergraduate research highlighted at annual exposition

April 10, 2024

Head of Lion Shrine and Shield graphic

New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

March 06, 2024

Faculty members sit in classroom

Southwestern Pa. higher ed faculty attend Future Readiness Workshop

February 07, 2024

Illustration of a cyber network

$1.1M NSF grant to fund statewide cyberinfrastructure project

January 09, 2024

Side-by-side photos of soccer coach and player

New Kensington student-athlete, coach receive top honors

December 11, 2023

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