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Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Researchers at Penn State are studying how microplastics traverse and influence watersheds, such as rivers and streams, across Pennsylvania and the world at large. The team collected sediment samples from several freshwater ecosystems across Pennsylvania, comparing those readings to data previously taken from New York and New Jersey, as well as countries around the world, revealing insights into how pollutants move through freshwater environments and the potential roles humans play in rising levels of plastic content.

Student Farm Club to host annual plant sale May 1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Student Farm Club will host its annual plant sale May 1, featuring a wide selection of vegetables, herbs, flowers and native plants.

Penn State students urge lawmakers to boost state funding at Capital Day

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:00 -0400

Capital Day is Penn State's single-largest day of advocacy, combining in-person meetings with lawmakers in Harrisburg with a digital advocacy campaign, aimed at encouraging all Penn Staters to speak up for increased state support for the University and its students. Anyone who has not yet participated can still support the campaign by going to advocate.psu.edu.

Annual Undergraduate Exhibition open to public at HUB-Robeson Center

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:41:58 -0400

The annual Penn State Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry and Creative Activity will be open to the public on Wednesday, April 22, giving community members, friends and families a chance to explore student research and creative work from across a wide range of fields.

Parking, traffic and transit information for Blue-White Weekend

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:52:10 -0400

Penn State Football will host the annual Blue-White Practice at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. and the Blue-White Weekend practice will begin at 1 p.m.

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:00 -0400

Representing the next stage of the Road Map for Penn State’s Future, the University will embark on a focused, institution-wide assessment to identify opportunities to deliver even greater value to students and the commonwealth and invest in high-growth, high-impact areas that will further position Penn State as a leader among research institutions.

Ross Student Farm to host Earth Day celebration April 24

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm will host an Earth Day event on April 24 featuring hands-on activities, workshops, a plant sale and live music.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are the options?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:53 -0400

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

Adopting, advancing and adapting to AI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In Penn State's Eberly College of Science, researchers are leveraging AI in a myriad of applications and instructors are finding innovative ways to incorporate AI into their classrooms. But what is artificial intelligence, and are people really talking about the same thing when they say AI?

42 graduate students recognized for scholarship, teaching, outreach, mentoring

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:25:22 -0400

Forty-two outstanding graduate students have received University awards for their contributions across scholarship, teaching, outreach and mentoring. These students will be acknowledged at a special luncheon, hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School and the Office of the President, on April 15.

Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:02:00 -0400

A new study led by researchers in the Penn State College of Medicine suggests that school quality, family environment, race and maternal education — not prenatal opioid exposure — play a much larger role in academic outcomes for school-aged children.

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:37:29 -0400

The Bryce Jordan Center will launch the Commonwealth Concert Series on May 23 with a free concert featuring country stars Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett. Swindell’s return marks his third appearance at the venue as part of the "America250PA" celebration.

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:37:29 -0400

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:37:29 -0400

‘Night at the Museums’ to feature exhibits April 23, including Old Coaly

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:40:19 -0400

A wide variety of Penn State museums and special galleries will be open to the public during the spring “Night at the Museums” event, from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 23.

Explore nature and wellness at the Arboretum’s 'Wild Wellness' festival

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:46:57 -0400

This spring, the community is invited to explore the benefits of movement, art and wellness in the natural surroundings of the Arboretum at Penn State during the annual Wild Wellness Festival and Market on Sunday, April 26.