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Penn State reinforces anti-hazing policy during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 18, 2026

Oak residence hall at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona seeks candidates for resident assistant positions

September 18, 2026

Piazza Center to share research during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to bring collaborative poetry experience to Mont Alto

September 17, 2026

Students at the Lion's Pantry pose with palettes of donated goods.

Lion's Pantry to host open houses and virtual panels this fall

September 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Campus Recreation completes IM Building outdoor tennis court renovations

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

A close up of small American flags planted in a group in grass.

Photo gallery: Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Penn State Scranton to host free community Fall Festival Oct. 8

September 10, 2026

Female student speaking and smiling with employers at the career fair

Fall Career Days returns to University Park campus Sept. 16-17

September 10, 2026

Students interact with a table of resources

R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs

September 10, 2026

A farm staff member smiles behind a table of produce.

Feed the People market stand returns this fall

September 08, 2026

Dolores Huerta smiling at an event

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

September 03, 2026

Students place American flags in the grass in front of a campus building

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

September 01, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

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

August 31, 2026

Penn State professor showing how the respiration calorimeter works.

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

August 28, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 26

August 26, 2026

Student Farm Club members show posters and information to students outdoors.

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Campus Food Systems Kick-Off Aug. 27

August 24, 2026

Penn State shares resources for sexual misconduct support and reporting

August 24, 2026

Four student smile outside during FreshStart

Fresh START Day of Service returns Aug. 29 to kick off fall semester

August 24, 2026

2026 Welcome Engagement Fair for Graduate Students

Graduate students encouraged to attend Aug. 27 Welcome Engagement Fair

August 21, 2026

A message from Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs

August 21, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 2026

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial Literacy and Life Skills Center offers free webinars

August 21, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new and returning students for fall 2026

August 21, 2026

Navigate360 team provides update on implementation of new student success tool

August 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — July 30

July 30, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

July 16, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

A group of students pose with a trophy.

Penn State National Residence Hall Honorary chapter earns national recognition

July 08, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 6

July 06, 2026

Rates announced for 2026-27 Student Health Insurance Plan

July 01, 2026

Penn State's Pennington joins American Association of University Administrators board

July 01, 2026

Dan Murphy named senior director of administration, chief of staff for Student Affairs

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

Megan McKnight named director of Health Promotion and Wellness at Penn State

June 24, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 22

June 22, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

A residence hall surrounded by green trees

Meeghan Hollis named senior director of Residence Life at Penn State

June 01, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — May 21

May 21, 2026

Students recognized for leadership, service and campus involvement

May 19, 2026

Lambda Chi Alpha at Penn State resolves hazing allegations, agrees to one semester suspension

May 15, 2026

A dachshund on their hind legs entertaining students.

Penn State CAPS marks 20 seasons of 'Caring Canines' event

May 12, 2026

Zach Hamer-Lang wears a black shirt while posing on the Pattee Mall on Penn State's University Park campus.

History major builds inclusive spaces through campus leadership

May 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Three student volunteers pose with pallets of food at the Lions Pantry

Lion’s Pantry supports Penn State students facing food insecurity

April 30, 2026

The Outstanding Adult Student Award highlights the contributions of adult learners at Penn State and recognizes the impact they have within the University community.

2026 Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 29, 2026

A stained glass craft project underway with hands and tools working

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for May classes

April 29, 2026

Graphic design partners with Penn State Votes in Evanisko Project collaboration

April 29, 2026

A student wearing a Penn State shirt takes notes in a notebook.

Financial ed program 'Robinhood Markets’ Money Drills' launches at Penn State

April 28, 2026

A picture of Clarence Lang, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Mia Cruz, the winner of the Academic Excellence Award, on the stage at Heritage Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center. Mia is receiving her award.

Paul Robeson Legacy Awards honor Penn State students for leadership and service

April 27, 2026

Delta Chi suspended for hazing at Penn State

April 24, 2026

A candle is nestled among flowers with people out of focus in the background

Night of Remembrance vigil to honor Penn State students on April 30

April 23, 2026

Class participants stretch in a gym during warmup

Campus Recreation earns national award for physical activity challenge

April 22, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm Club to host annual plant sale May 1

April 22, 2026

Large block letters glowing and spelling P, S, U

Greek Column Awards recognizes fraternity and sorority leadership, service

April 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 17

April 17, 2026

photo of the nittany lion mascot with his arms spread open wide in a welcoming gesture

Penn State Scranton CARE Team helps students with challenges so they can succeed

April 17, 2026

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Lion Shrine head on

Penn State reinforces anti-hazing policy during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 18, 2026

Oak residence hall at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona seeks candidates for resident assistant positions

September 18, 2026

Piazza Center to share research during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to bring collaborative poetry experience to Mont Alto

September 17, 2026

Students at the Lion's Pantry pose with palettes of donated goods.

Lion's Pantry to host open houses and virtual panels this fall

September 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Campus Recreation completes IM Building outdoor tennis court renovations

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

A close up of small American flags planted in a group in grass.

Photo gallery: Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Penn State Scranton to host free community Fall Festival Oct. 8

September 10, 2026

Female student speaking and smiling with employers at the career fair

Fall Career Days returns to University Park campus Sept. 16-17

September 10, 2026

Students interact with a table of resources

R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs

September 10, 2026

A farm staff member smiles behind a table of produce.

Feed the People market stand returns this fall

September 08, 2026

Dolores Huerta smiling at an event

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

September 03, 2026

Students place American flags in the grass in front of a campus building

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

September 01, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

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

August 31, 2026

Penn State professor showing how the respiration calorimeter works.

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

August 28, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 26

August 26, 2026

Student Farm Club members show posters and information to students outdoors.

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Campus Food Systems Kick-Off Aug. 27

August 24, 2026

Penn State shares resources for sexual misconduct support and reporting

August 24, 2026

Four student smile outside during FreshStart

Fresh START Day of Service returns Aug. 29 to kick off fall semester

August 24, 2026

2026 Welcome Engagement Fair for Graduate Students

Graduate students encouraged to attend Aug. 27 Welcome Engagement Fair

August 21, 2026

A message from Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs

August 21, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 2026

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial Literacy and Life Skills Center offers free webinars

August 21, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new and returning students for fall 2026

August 21, 2026

Navigate360 team provides update on implementation of new student success tool

August 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — July 30

July 30, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

July 16, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

A group of students pose with a trophy.

Penn State National Residence Hall Honorary chapter earns national recognition

July 08, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 6

July 06, 2026

Rates announced for 2026-27 Student Health Insurance Plan

July 01, 2026

Penn State's Pennington joins American Association of University Administrators board

July 01, 2026

Dan Murphy named senior director of administration, chief of staff for Student Affairs

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

Megan McKnight named director of Health Promotion and Wellness at Penn State

June 24, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 22

June 22, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

A residence hall surrounded by green trees

Meeghan Hollis named senior director of Residence Life at Penn State

June 01, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — May 21

May 21, 2026

Students recognized for leadership, service and campus involvement

May 19, 2026

Lambda Chi Alpha at Penn State resolves hazing allegations, agrees to one semester suspension

May 15, 2026

A dachshund on their hind legs entertaining students.

Penn State CAPS marks 20 seasons of 'Caring Canines' event

May 12, 2026

Zach Hamer-Lang wears a black shirt while posing on the Pattee Mall on Penn State's University Park campus.

History major builds inclusive spaces through campus leadership

May 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 11

May 11, 2026

Three student volunteers pose with pallets of food at the Lions Pantry

Lion’s Pantry supports Penn State students facing food insecurity

April 30, 2026

The Outstanding Adult Student Award highlights the contributions of adult learners at Penn State and recognizes the impact they have within the University community.

2026 Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 29, 2026

A stained glass craft project underway with hands and tools working

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for May classes

April 29, 2026

Graphic design partners with Penn State Votes in Evanisko Project collaboration

April 29, 2026

A student wearing a Penn State shirt takes notes in a notebook.

Financial ed program 'Robinhood Markets’ Money Drills' launches at Penn State

April 28, 2026

A picture of Clarence Lang, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Mia Cruz, the winner of the Academic Excellence Award, on the stage at Heritage Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center. Mia is receiving her award.

Paul Robeson Legacy Awards honor Penn State students for leadership and service

April 27, 2026

Delta Chi suspended for hazing at Penn State

April 24, 2026

A candle is nestled among flowers with people out of focus in the background

Night of Remembrance vigil to honor Penn State students on April 30

April 23, 2026

Class participants stretch in a gym during warmup

Campus Recreation earns national award for physical activity challenge

April 22, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm Club to host annual plant sale May 1

April 22, 2026

Large block letters glowing and spelling P, S, U

Greek Column Awards recognizes fraternity and sorority leadership, service

April 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 17

April 17, 2026

photo of the nittany lion mascot with his arms spread open wide in a welcoming gesture

Penn State Scranton CARE Team helps students with challenges so they can succeed

April 17, 2026

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