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Photo gallery: Nittany Lions roar in season opening win versus Marshall

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:08:31 -0400

Relive Penn State's dominant performance over the Thundering Herd of Marshall to kick off a new era and new season of football.

Great Insect Fair to feature animal zoo, hands-on learning Sept. 12

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:57:06 -0400

The Great Insect Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept 12, in Penn State’s Snider Agricultural Arena, located at 800 E. Park Ave., State College.

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:38:01 -0400

The Penn State Forum Speaker Series will kick off its fall 2026 lineup with award-winning Early American historian and University alumna Liz Covart on Sept. 14 at the Penn Stater. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions, and a buffet-style luncheon.

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:38:01 -0400

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:38:01 -0400

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The unifying theme for this year is "La unidad es nuestra fuerza" — “Unity Is Our Strength."

The Medical Minute: Does BMI tell the whole weight loss story?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:43:20 -0400

Body mass index, or BMI, has been used for decades to assess healthy weight. But a Penn State Health obesity medicine physician says waist size and other measurements can provide a clearer picture.

Campus events to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:34:10 -0400

Several events are being offered for Penn State campus and community members on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the attacks and their aftermath.

Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Marshall

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:09:48 -0400

Penn State football will host Marshall at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Premium gates will open at 12:30 p.m. and all other public gates will open at 1:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. Penn State Transportation Services is alerting the community to game-day parking, traffic and transit impacts.

Experiment sees surprising result in search for dark matter

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter experiment that involves Penn State scientists has observed an unusual particle interaction that cannot be easily explained by known sources. Although the result is not yet statistically significant enough to confirm a discovery, it is the most promising indication of dark matter the experiment has reported to date.

Student Farm Club to host 11th annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 17

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:14 -0400

The Student Farm Club will host its 11th annual Harvest Fest, free and open to the public, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. The event will feature farm-fresh food samples, cooking demonstrations, a petting zoo, crafts and other farm-themed activities.

Transportation Services announces Labor Day 2026 holiday service changes

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:54:54 -0400

Transit service will be reduced, but additional parking access will be available.

Tiny mirror controls light in 3D, could make microscopes smaller and faster

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:32:19 -0400

Penn State researchers have developed a state-of-the-art tiny mirror that can potentially slim down and speed up future optical systems used in brain imaging, augmented reality goggles and precision manufacturing.

‘Night at the Museums’ to showcase University exhibits and archives Sept. 3

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:08:04 -0400

The Penn State Museum Consortium invites students and the public to visit University museums and special exhibits during "Night at the Museums," Sept. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Penn State officials urge measles prevention amid cases in Pennsylvania, nation

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:56:00 -0400

Penn State officials are encouraging the community to protect themselves against measles amid recently reported cases in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the United States. No confirmed measles cases have been reported at the University Park campus or other Penn State campuses at this time, although there are confirmed cases in counties home to 10 campuses.

Penn State launches 2026 Abbott and Big Ten 'We Give Blood' drive

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:06:13 -0400

Penn State Athletics is calling all Nittany Lions to donate blood during the Abbott and the Big Ten "We Give Blood" drive, a nationwide competition to turn school pride into life-saving action.