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2026 4-H State Council members in a group photo.

Two 4-H State Council members begin next chapter at Penn State

October 09, 2026

A smiling woman in a blazer sits at a desk with her hands clasped.

Supported by classmates, faculty and a scholarship, HR generalist and veteran pursues MBA

October 08, 2026

Six students from the Penn State team for the LunaRecycle Challenge pose with two large checks.

Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge

September 29, 2026

Nia Smith poses in graduation attire next to white block letter spelling “We Are” with the Old Main bell tower in the distance.

Former peer success coach reflects on lasting impact of Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

September 24, 2026

daughter, mother, father, and son with front door in background

Photo Gallery: A Penn State family tradition, four generations strong

September 22, 2026

A photo of Betz in his military camo standing with his parents

Penn State Beaver student prepares for Marine Corps career

September 18, 2026

Terry Speicher teaches a small group of students in front of a piece of equipment.

From student to adviser: How one doctor of engineering graduate gives back

September 08, 2026

A person with a backpack leans over a table to type on a laptop while several students stand nearby at an indoor event, with informational materials on the table and blue-and-white balloon decorations in the background.

Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership

September 01, 2026

A photo of the Advanced Vehicle Team surrounding their car.

Advanced Vehicle Team finishes fourth overall at AutoDrive Challenge II

August 27, 2026

A young woman with long brown hair holding a microphone stares at the camera,

Journalism student solidifies career choice during TV news internship

August 14, 2026

Nate Cherok in a striped polo shirt listens attentively during a conversation at the All4 company's annual conference, with a blurred woman speaking next to him.

Geography alumnus Nate Cherok launches career in environmental consulting

August 10, 2026

Male student wearing glasses stands in front of brick building

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Stephan French

August 10, 2026

Female student with glasses smiles in front of brick building.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Brenda Olmeda

August 09, 2026

Penn State Scranton male student smiles in front of Engineering Building.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Bryan Jean Phillipe

August 07, 2026

A person in a graduation gown sits on a brick wall with a large plaque reading "Schreyer Honors College"

Computer science and engineering major named College of Engineering marshal

July 31, 2026

Falyn Verner and her father kneel together outdoors, planting a young tree in the soil.

Penn State Altoona student leads American chestnut restoration senior seminar project

July 28, 2026

A young woman in a white shirt and black skirt smiles for the camera while standing by a sign that reads "BBC Studios."

Opportunities pave pathway to global internship for Bellisario College student

July 23, 2026

A black man with dark curly hair, wearing a light-colored coat.

Busy film production major embraces one opportunity after another

July 21, 2026

Male student wearing navy Penn State shirt smiles with brick building in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Grant Olsen

July 10, 2026

Female smiling wearing dark blue shirt and greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Paige Geisler

July 10, 2026

The three student engineers pose for a photo with representatives from Roblox

Engineering undergrads win award for Roblox media literacy game at LA Hacks

July 01, 2026

person wearing black dress next to georgetown university law center statue

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

Female student wearing blue shirt smiles for photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Axaria Belcher

June 26, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Female student wearing Penn State Scranton shirt smiles with red floral trees in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Binni Patel

June 12, 2026

Male student wearing blue and white collared shirt smiles. Purple flowers fill the background of photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Alexander Whittaker

June 10, 2026

Female student wearing blue and white shirt smiles with trees in background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Elizabeth Anolfo

June 09, 2026

Mary Tonge leans on the Penn State Veterans Plaza.

Veteran and triple-major Mary Tonge leads life of purpose, learning and service

May 20, 2026

Max wears a blue suit and white shirt while standing in front of Sparks Building.

History and African studies graduate charts path to legal career

May 11, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Two paired portraits, one of Andy Huynh (left) and one of Trevor Barrett (right).

Two electrical engineering students awarded Department of Defense scholarships

April 17, 2026

Jazmyn Clark wears a black top stands in front of a multicolored map panels that are orange, green, and blue hues.

Penn State geography alumna Jazmyn Clark finds career momentum in GIS

April 09, 2026

Student’s love of art, culture, history drives future museum career

April 07, 2026

Emily Danczyk wears a black jacket and white blouse standing inside a modern building.

Student’s life experiences inform political science, media studies scholarship

April 06, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft stands outside in a brown suit.

Emmanuel Kraft selected as Liberal Arts college marshal for spring commencement

April 01, 2026

Jaedon Mast playing basketball

Penn State Berks' Jaedon Mast earns United East Senior Scholar Athlete Award

March 25, 2026

Trinidy Manison stands outdoors wearing a blue sweater and collared white shirt underneath.

Criminology, political science student turns resilience into leadership

March 25, 2026

Brandywine student leader fosters connections, community, culture, opportunity

March 25, 2026

Brooke Beamesderfer competing in collegiate Farm Bureau contest.

Agribusiness student makes final four in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet contest

March 23, 2026

Jessica Amatrudo wears a navy blue Penn State sweatshirt while leaning against a glass banister in Pattee Library.

Economics student’s career path forged by leadership, internship opportunities

March 23, 2026

Penn State Behrend student Mya McElhinney leans on a fence in front of Glenhill Farmhouse.

THON experience leads Behrend student from dance floor to oncology ward

March 23, 2026

Sierra Wishnefsky

Psychology major finds purpose through leadership, research and service

March 20, 2026

Ashley Carmona wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing in front of a window inside Welch Building.

Criminology student a dedicated leader on behalf of fellow first-gen students

March 19, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

Science-minded student charts research, service path at Penn State

March 18, 2026

Five Penn State students pose with their Expanda-bin prototype

Engineering students win national airport competition with expandable TSA bins

March 16, 2026

Pageant pro pursues Penn State Smeal MBA after professional pivot

March 16, 2026

Kyle Sebelin in a light blue quarter zip reading “Penn State” standing outside Sparks building on campus.

Paterno Fellow’s service commitments position him for future legal career

March 11, 2026

Safiya Haruna stands in front of Pattee and Paterno Libraries on a snowy day.

Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Shams Zia standing at a podium

From Bangladesh to Brandywine: A student's experience moving across the world

March 04, 2026

Qian Zhang outside smiling.

Energy and mineral engineering doctoral student named international fellow

March 04, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

A closeup of a computer keyboard

Engineering entrepreneurship program to host 'sprint hackathon' Feb. 27

February 18, 2026

Bellisario College senior one of 25 honorees in Most Promising Student program

February 13, 2026

a diploma showing the PSU seal

From data to design: Pennsylvanians shape new futures through online learning

January 20, 2026

Penn State Blue Band's first female drum major, Ellie Sheehan, and Blue Sapphire, Mackenzie Bronk on field in Beaver Stadium

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Penn State student Miguel Morazan stands in front of trees at Penn State University Park.

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Jonathan poses with academic awards

Schreyer Scholar pursues passions and builds community at Penn State Abington

December 05, 2025

Delany Moreno stands in front of a tree at Penn State University Park.

Chaiken Scholar champions first-generation advocacy and legal empowerment

December 01, 2025

A photo of No. 99 Gabe Nwosu, in Penn State's away white uniforms, kicks off as No. 17 holds the ball and a referee looks on in the background.

Penn State Smeal MBA student excels on special teams, on field and in class

November 24, 2025

Brandywine psychology student’s ongoing path to success

November 20, 2025

students standing in front of a poster speaking to a guest

Penn State Lehigh Valley students present at regional computing conference

November 12, 2025

A stone wall reads "Pennsylvania State University"

Breaking barriers, building futures: First-gen students thrive learning online

November 05, 2025

Lucy Schilling stands next to the Nittany Lion Shrine wearing her Blue Band officer shirt.

Blue Band president bridges culture and communication through dual majors

October 22, 2025

Isabelle Ems wears a white sweater with an American flag on it in front of a backdrop of columns.

Student makes impact as Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council president

September 25, 2025

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2026 4-H State Council members in a group photo.

Two 4-H State Council members begin next chapter at Penn State

October 09, 2026

A smiling woman in a blazer sits at a desk with her hands clasped.

Supported by classmates, faculty and a scholarship, HR generalist and veteran pursues MBA

October 08, 2026

Six students from the Penn State team for the LunaRecycle Challenge pose with two large checks.

Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge

September 29, 2026

Nia Smith poses in graduation attire next to white block letter spelling “We Are” with the Old Main bell tower in the distance.

Former peer success coach reflects on lasting impact of Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

September 24, 2026

daughter, mother, father, and son with front door in background

Photo Gallery: A Penn State family tradition, four generations strong

September 22, 2026

A photo of Betz in his military camo standing with his parents

Penn State Beaver student prepares for Marine Corps career

September 18, 2026

Terry Speicher teaches a small group of students in front of a piece of equipment.

From student to adviser: How one doctor of engineering graduate gives back

September 08, 2026

A person with a backpack leans over a table to type on a laptop while several students stand nearby at an indoor event, with informational materials on the table and blue-and-white balloon decorations in the background.

Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership

September 01, 2026

A photo of the Advanced Vehicle Team surrounding their car.

Advanced Vehicle Team finishes fourth overall at AutoDrive Challenge II

August 27, 2026

A young woman with long brown hair holding a microphone stares at the camera,

Journalism student solidifies career choice during TV news internship

August 14, 2026

Nate Cherok in a striped polo shirt listens attentively during a conversation at the All4 company's annual conference, with a blurred woman speaking next to him.

Geography alumnus Nate Cherok launches career in environmental consulting

August 10, 2026

Male student wearing glasses stands in front of brick building

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Stephan French

August 10, 2026

Female student with glasses smiles in front of brick building.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Brenda Olmeda

August 09, 2026

Penn State Scranton male student smiles in front of Engineering Building.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Bryan Jean Phillipe

August 07, 2026

A person in a graduation gown sits on a brick wall with a large plaque reading "Schreyer Honors College"

Computer science and engineering major named College of Engineering marshal

July 31, 2026

Falyn Verner and her father kneel together outdoors, planting a young tree in the soil.

Penn State Altoona student leads American chestnut restoration senior seminar project

July 28, 2026

A young woman in a white shirt and black skirt smiles for the camera while standing by a sign that reads "BBC Studios."

Opportunities pave pathway to global internship for Bellisario College student

July 23, 2026

A black man with dark curly hair, wearing a light-colored coat.

Busy film production major embraces one opportunity after another

July 21, 2026

Male student wearing navy Penn State shirt smiles with brick building in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Grant Olsen

July 10, 2026

Female smiling wearing dark blue shirt and greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Paige Geisler

July 10, 2026

The three student engineers pose for a photo with representatives from Roblox

Engineering undergrads win award for Roblox media literacy game at LA Hacks

July 01, 2026

person wearing black dress next to georgetown university law center statue

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

Female student wearing blue shirt smiles for photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Axaria Belcher

June 26, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Female student wearing Penn State Scranton shirt smiles with red floral trees in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Binni Patel

June 12, 2026

Male student wearing blue and white collared shirt smiles. Purple flowers fill the background of photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Alexander Whittaker

June 10, 2026

Female student wearing blue and white shirt smiles with trees in background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Elizabeth Anolfo

June 09, 2026

Mary Tonge leans on the Penn State Veterans Plaza.

Veteran and triple-major Mary Tonge leads life of purpose, learning and service

May 20, 2026

Max wears a blue suit and white shirt while standing in front of Sparks Building.

History and African studies graduate charts path to legal career

May 11, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Two paired portraits, one of Andy Huynh (left) and one of Trevor Barrett (right).

Two electrical engineering students awarded Department of Defense scholarships

April 17, 2026

Jazmyn Clark wears a black top stands in front of a multicolored map panels that are orange, green, and blue hues.

Penn State geography alumna Jazmyn Clark finds career momentum in GIS

April 09, 2026

Student’s love of art, culture, history drives future museum career

April 07, 2026

Emily Danczyk wears a black jacket and white blouse standing inside a modern building.

Student’s life experiences inform political science, media studies scholarship

April 06, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft stands outside in a brown suit.

Emmanuel Kraft selected as Liberal Arts college marshal for spring commencement

April 01, 2026

Jaedon Mast playing basketball

Penn State Berks' Jaedon Mast earns United East Senior Scholar Athlete Award

March 25, 2026

Trinidy Manison stands outdoors wearing a blue sweater and collared white shirt underneath.

Criminology, political science student turns resilience into leadership

March 25, 2026

Brandywine student leader fosters connections, community, culture, opportunity

March 25, 2026

Brooke Beamesderfer competing in collegiate Farm Bureau contest.

Agribusiness student makes final four in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet contest

March 23, 2026

Jessica Amatrudo wears a navy blue Penn State sweatshirt while leaning against a glass banister in Pattee Library.

Economics student’s career path forged by leadership, internship opportunities

March 23, 2026

Penn State Behrend student Mya McElhinney leans on a fence in front of Glenhill Farmhouse.

THON experience leads Behrend student from dance floor to oncology ward

March 23, 2026

Sierra Wishnefsky

Psychology major finds purpose through leadership, research and service

March 20, 2026

Ashley Carmona wears a black blazer over a blue shirt while standing in front of a window inside Welch Building.

Criminology student a dedicated leader on behalf of fellow first-gen students

March 19, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

Science-minded student charts research, service path at Penn State

March 18, 2026

Five Penn State students pose with their Expanda-bin prototype

Engineering students win national airport competition with expandable TSA bins

March 16, 2026

Pageant pro pursues Penn State Smeal MBA after professional pivot

March 16, 2026

Kyle Sebelin in a light blue quarter zip reading “Penn State” standing outside Sparks building on campus.

Paterno Fellow’s service commitments position him for future legal career

March 11, 2026

Safiya Haruna stands in front of Pattee and Paterno Libraries on a snowy day.

Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Shams Zia standing at a podium

From Bangladesh to Brandywine: A student's experience moving across the world

March 04, 2026

Qian Zhang outside smiling.

Energy and mineral engineering doctoral student named international fellow

March 04, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

A closeup of a computer keyboard

Engineering entrepreneurship program to host 'sprint hackathon' Feb. 27

February 18, 2026

Bellisario College senior one of 25 honorees in Most Promising Student program

February 13, 2026

a diploma showing the PSU seal

From data to design: Pennsylvanians shape new futures through online learning

January 20, 2026

Penn State Blue Band's first female drum major, Ellie Sheehan, and Blue Sapphire, Mackenzie Bronk on field in Beaver Stadium

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Penn State student Miguel Morazan stands in front of trees at Penn State University Park.

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Jonathan poses with academic awards

Schreyer Scholar pursues passions and builds community at Penn State Abington

December 05, 2025

Delany Moreno stands in front of a tree at Penn State University Park.

Chaiken Scholar champions first-generation advocacy and legal empowerment

December 01, 2025

A photo of No. 99 Gabe Nwosu, in Penn State's away white uniforms, kicks off as No. 17 holds the ball and a referee looks on in the background.

Penn State Smeal MBA student excels on special teams, on field and in class

November 24, 2025

Brandywine psychology student’s ongoing path to success

November 20, 2025

students standing in front of a poster speaking to a guest

Penn State Lehigh Valley students present at regional computing conference

November 12, 2025

A stone wall reads "Pennsylvania State University"

Breaking barriers, building futures: First-gen students thrive learning online

November 05, 2025

Lucy Schilling stands next to the Nittany Lion Shrine wearing her Blue Band officer shirt.

Blue Band president bridges culture and communication through dual majors

October 22, 2025

Isabelle Ems wears a white sweater with an American flag on it in front of a backdrop of columns.

Student makes impact as Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council president

September 25, 2025

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