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Wrestling team cruises to another crown at 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:36:53 -0400

The Penn State wrestling team rolled to win the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships March 7-8 at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park campus. The Nittany Lions crowned seven individual champions, and set a new school record with 184.0 points.

Four-peat: Women's ice hockey wins fourth straight AHA tournament championship

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:07:44 -0500

No. 3 Penn State women's ice hockey captured the program's fourth Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) tournament championship with a 3-2 victory over No. 12-ranked Mercyhurst on March 7.

Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:52:16 -0500

Lightning formation and the conditions triggering it have long been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, but new research led by Penn State scientists is lifting the fog. Using mathematical calculations, the researchers discovered that lightning-like discharge doesn’t require a storm cloud — it could be made inside everyday material on a lab bench.

Penn State showcases broad global sustainability impact through SDG Progress page

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:49:01 -0500

Penn State Sustainability is highlighting the University’s wide-ranging contributions to global sustainability through its SDG Progress webpage, a centralized resource that connects Penn State’s research, teaching, operations and community engagement to the United Nations' global Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.

Save the Date: Human Resources hosting free ‘Well-Being Week’ webinars April 6-10

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:26:15 -0500

Penn State Human Resources will be offering free "Well-Being Week" webinars from April 6 to 10.

Student-led team advances in global Emergency Response Flyer competition

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:17:40 -0500

A Penn State aerospace engineering student-led team has been selected as a stage-two winner for their Emergency Response Flyer prototype in the NASA-backed, global competition GoAERO. The team, along with seven other selected teams from across the world, will receive funding to transition their prototype into a full-fledged, unmanned aerial vehicle for the 2027 Final Fly Off at NASA Ames Research Center.

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:10 -0500

The 20th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow will be held March 28–29 at the C3 Sports Complex, 200 Ellis Place in State College. Admission is free, and the weekend event that celebrates American Indian culture, dance, food and community is open to everyone.

Penn State suspends University-affiliated travel to the Middle East indefinitely

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:54:23 -0500

On March 2, the U.S. Department of State issued an advisory to U.S. citizens in several Middle Eastern countries, urging them to depart using commercial means. In light of this advisory, Penn State announced today that University-affiliated travel has been suspended to multiple countries throughout the Middle East.

Colin Jost of 'Saturday Night Live' to perform stand-up at Bryce Jordan Center

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:23:07 -0500

Colin Jost, Emmy-winning writer and “Saturday Night Live” co-anchor of “Weekend Update,” will perform a one-night-only, stand-up show at the Bryce Jordan Center on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Penn State’s Student Programming Association, the event offers students and the public the chance to see the acclaimed comedian live. Tickets are $20 and available at Ticketmaster.com.

Campus parking and transit changes during spring break

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:20:29 -0500

Transportation Services has announced campus parking and transit changes at University Park for Penn State's upcoming spring break week, scheduled for Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15. Transit service will be reduced, but additional parking access will be available for core faculty/staff permit holders.

Bohrer named chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0500

Robert E. Bohrer II, president of Hiram College, has been named chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill, effective July 1. Bohrer will assume the role of Schuylkill chancellor from Cory Scherer, who has served in an interim capacity since July 2024 and will continue as the campus' chief academic officer.

Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:08:14 -0500

Following a successful career at ExxonMobil Chemical, Penn State alumna Melissa Daniels Foster has made a $1.25 million estate commitment to support dynamic learning opportunities in fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

University Park activities and work delayed until 10 a.m. Tuesday

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:44:27 -0500

Forecasted freezing rain has caused Penn State to cancel activities and work at its University Park campus from 5 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Only employees who perform essential services should report.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:18:03 -0500

Children who come from households with well-established routines display fewer behavioral problems during the transition to school, but harsh parenting can undermine the advantages that routine provides, according to a new study co-led by Penn State researchers.

Penn State alumni trustee election ballot positions announced

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:52 -0500

Ballot positions for the 2026 election of trustees by alumni were determined on Feb. 27 by a drawing. The election will begin on April 20 and run through May 7.

Karen Thole named inaugural director of Penn State National Security Institute

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:48:05 -0500

Karen Thole, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, will assume the role of inaugural director of Penn State's new National Security Institute on May 15.