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Q&A: What to know when filing your 2025 taxes

February 04, 2026

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Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin

February 02, 2026

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Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers

February 04, 2026

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Geography Coffee Hour on Feb. 20 to highlight graduate student research

February 13, 2026

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Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

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Center for Human Evolution and Diversity to host two 2026 Darwin Day events

February 13, 2026

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IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

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Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

Skeleton ‘gatekeeper’ lining brain cells could guard against Alzheimer’s

February 11, 2026

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Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI’s energy use?

February 11, 2026

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Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

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Data-driven insight may help decode the evolving college choice landscape

February 11, 2026

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Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment

February 11, 2026

Prepare PA: Partners for a resilient Pennsylvania

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

Feb. 18 seminar: Energy’s transition from coal to natural gas, renewables

February 10, 2026

SAFES to present seminar series focusing on data centers in Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

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Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates

February 10, 2026

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University Libraries to survey undergraduate students via email starting Feb. 17

February 10, 2026

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Behrend chemist earns NSF grant to advance study of combustion

February 10, 2026

Building blocks of life discovered in Bennu asteroid rewrite origin story

February 09, 2026

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Harrisburg accounting faculty member reflects on Fulbright experience

February 09, 2026

Doctoral researcher puts passion to purpose

February 09, 2026

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Arts and Architecture dean to host book conversation with architecture professor

February 09, 2026

Institute of Energy and the Environment awards eight Penn State researchers

February 09, 2026

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Abington student ambassadors level up peers, grow as research leaders

February 06, 2026

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Penn State researcher turns decades of turfgrass work into startup success

February 06, 2026

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Libraries’ maps, GIS hybrid workshops open for spring 2026 registration

February 05, 2026

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Penn State Beaver student nominated for Goldwater Scholarship

February 05, 2026

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Q&A: What are the impacts of road salt on the environment, vehicles and more?

February 05, 2026

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Applications sought for 2026 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards

February 05, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 2026

Heard on Campus: Public talks focus on ‘origins’

February 05, 2026

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Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers

February 04, 2026

Q&A: What to know when filing your 2025 taxes

February 04, 2026

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Geography 'Coffee Hour' to feature talk on race, waste and toxic capitalism

February 04, 2026

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ICDS accepting proposals for next cohort of rising researchers

February 04, 2026

Q&A: Can humanities-driven AI reshape digital archive preservation and access?

February 04, 2026

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The science behind the storms

February 04, 2026

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'Love Data Week' events include Feb. 11 data careers-focused fair, expert panel

February 03, 2026

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Behrend Faculty Showcase highlights research and scholarly activity

February 03, 2026

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Love Data Week 2026 will feature virtual events Feb. 9–13

February 03, 2026

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Town hall on Feb. 12 to address research environment

February 03, 2026

Bradley Setzler is an associate professor of economics at Penn State.

Feb. 11 seminar: Labor market adjustments amid import competition

February 03, 2026

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Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

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‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

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Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin

February 02, 2026

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Two engineering faculty granted early career awards from materials society

February 02, 2026

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Undergraduate students contribute to NSF-funded math research

February 02, 2026

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Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

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Climate communication expert Matt Goldberg to speak Feb. 24

January 30, 2026

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Learning Factory announces fall 2025 showcase winners

January 30, 2026

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

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Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

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Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

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Ask a scientist: What happens to animals during a volcanic eruption?

January 28, 2026

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Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

Dor Tillinger, doctoral candidate of mechanical engineering, and Donbae Lee, doctoral candidate of engineering science and mechanics, dressed in lab coats using lab equipment.

Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery

January 28, 2026

An artist's interpretation of life and death after the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.

New species emerged faster than thought after dinosaur extinction, study finds

January 28, 2026

A photo of Smeal faculty member Akhil Kumar and senior student Om Dobariya standing shoulder to shoulder in suits and ties

Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts

January 28, 2026

Now accepting submissions for 18th annual Materials Visualization Competition

January 27, 2026

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Geography Coffee Hour on Feb. 20 to highlight graduate student research

February 13, 2026

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

Center for Human Evolution and Diversity to host two 2026 Darwin Day events

February 13, 2026

IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

Skeleton ‘gatekeeper’ lining brain cells could guard against Alzheimer’s

February 11, 2026

Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI’s energy use?

February 11, 2026

Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

Data-driven insight may help decode the evolving college choice landscape

February 11, 2026

Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment

February 11, 2026

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

Feb. 18 seminar: Energy’s transition from coal to natural gas, renewables

February 10, 2026

SAFES to present seminar series focusing on data centers in Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates

February 10, 2026

University Libraries to survey undergraduate students via email starting Feb. 17

February 10, 2026

Behrend chemist earns NSF grant to advance study of combustion

February 10, 2026

Building blocks of life discovered in Bennu asteroid rewrite origin story

February 09, 2026

Harrisburg accounting faculty member reflects on Fulbright experience

February 09, 2026

Doctoral researcher puts passion to purpose

February 09, 2026

Arts and Architecture dean to host book conversation with architecture professor

February 09, 2026

Institute of Energy and the Environment awards eight Penn State researchers

February 09, 2026

Abington student ambassadors level up peers, grow as research leaders

February 06, 2026

Penn State researcher turns decades of turfgrass work into startup success

February 06, 2026

Libraries’ maps, GIS hybrid workshops open for spring 2026 registration

February 05, 2026

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Penn State Beaver student nominated for Goldwater Scholarship

February 05, 2026

Q&A: What are the impacts of road salt on the environment, vehicles and more?

February 05, 2026

Applications sought for 2026 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards

February 05, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 2026

Heard on Campus: Public talks focus on ‘origins’

February 05, 2026

Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers

February 04, 2026

Q&A: What to know when filing your 2025 taxes

February 04, 2026

Geography 'Coffee Hour' to feature talk on race, waste and toxic capitalism

February 04, 2026

ICDS accepting proposals for next cohort of rising researchers

February 04, 2026

Q&A: Can humanities-driven AI reshape digital archive preservation and access?

February 04, 2026

The science behind the storms

February 04, 2026

'Love Data Week' events include Feb. 11 data careers-focused fair, expert panel

February 03, 2026

Behrend Faculty Showcase highlights research and scholarly activity

February 03, 2026

Love Data Week 2026 will feature virtual events Feb. 9–13

February 03, 2026

Town hall on Feb. 12 to address research environment

February 03, 2026

Feb. 11 seminar: Labor market adjustments amid import competition

February 03, 2026

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin

February 02, 2026

Two engineering faculty granted early career awards from materials society

February 02, 2026

Undergraduate students contribute to NSF-funded math research

February 02, 2026

Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

Climate communication expert Matt Goldberg to speak Feb. 24

January 30, 2026

Learning Factory announces fall 2025 showcase winners

January 30, 2026

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

Ask a scientist: What happens to animals during a volcanic eruption?

January 28, 2026

Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery

January 28, 2026

New species emerged faster than thought after dinosaur extinction, study finds

January 28, 2026

Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts

January 28, 2026

Now accepting submissions for 18th annual Materials Visualization Competition

January 27, 2026

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