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Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

A person looking through a telescope with two people standing next to her.

AstroFest 2026 offers four nights of stargazing, astronomy activities July 8-11

July 07, 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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

APD Equine Events

From gentle giants to miniature horses: Ag Progress Days equine events planned

July 01, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

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

June 29, 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

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

photo collage showing process of children making paper with plant material

Libraries’ Conservation Centre holds summer 2026 Arboretum papermaking events

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Virtual Speaker Session to highlight research in Earth and mineral sciences

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

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

June 05, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Penn State community invited to join annual virtual scavenger hunt

May 20, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Reminisce and reconnect at Shaver’s Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

A ground-up shot of the Old Main bell tower with green leaves in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to host free summer dance classes for adults

May 06, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors explore kid-friendly horror on podcast episode

May 05, 2026

The words "The Pennsylvania Center for the Book: Celebrating the Commonwealth's Libraries, Books and Literary Heritage," against a blue background with a photo of stack of books below.

Library Discovery Hour on May 5 features Pa. Center for the Book’s opportunities

May 01, 2026

A student's painting on a desk, with paint and paintbrushes to the side of the artwork

'Artistic Gems from the Past' exhibit coming to Friedman Art Gallery

April 30, 2026

Person wearing glasses and reading a bool behind shelves of books

Libraries' Special Collections grant recipients to present scholarly works May 8

April 30, 2026

A group of people and a camera crew stand near a car.

Students to debut final films May 2 with public screening at Eisenhower Auditorium

April 29, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops and webinars offered by Penn State Extension

April 29, 2026

Opioid treatment methods the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

April 29, 2026

two smiling people standing: taller male at left and female student at right

2026 Guentter Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis finalists, winner named

April 28, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast explores folk horror with Dan Coxon

April 27, 2026

Climate Solutions Symposium May 18-20, 2026

Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network

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

Several women pose and smile after finishing the WEC Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend

'Run for Women 5K' to return to Penn State Behrend

April 21, 2026

Penn State Bands

School of Music to present Symphonic Band and Concert Band on April 29

April 21, 2026

Painting of a winged figure descending through clouds at sunset, silhouetted against glowing yellow and blue sky, evoking motion and dramatic tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle

April 21, 2026

Low-angle view of a small figure sitting on a couch, legs extended, with a TV in the background, creating a playful, miniature-scale scene.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Talon McKendree

April 21, 2026

Customer shopping for apples

April 29 talk: How California drought affects fresh fruit and vegetable prices

April 21, 2026

photo portrait of woman standing in lab workspace with hand on surface near large very old exposed bookbinding atop slightly larger wood board

Folger Shakespeare Library’s conservation, preservation head is 2026 Minter Lecturer

April 20, 2026

A colorful abstract illustration of jazz instruments—including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones—set against a vibrant, energetic background.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band offers spring 2026 performance

April 17, 2026

Gallery visitors talk with artists about their work

Graduate student artwork featured in annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Penn State

April 17, 2026

Woman with dark hair, a dark blazer and white shirt

Free preview film screening and Q&A set with Bellisario alumni filmmaker

April 17, 2026

Two students examine foliage while taking a photo using a phone

City Nature Challenge programs in Berks combine nature observation and art

April 16, 2026

Christina McGranaghan

April 22 talk: Using voluntary controls to reduce peak electricity demand

April 15, 2026

poster image for detroit 67

Centre Stage to present 2026 Graduate Directing Festival

April 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

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

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

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

April 13, 2026

A group of nine college students pose for a group photo in front of a building with the marquee reading Detroit Historical Museum

Cast of ‘Detroit ’67’ inspired by Motown research trip for upcoming production

April 13, 2026

A man in a blue shirt adjusts a camera to shoot a film scene.

Blue and White Film Festival features student-produced films on April 13

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

Three headshots in a composit side-by-side image from left an Indian woman with dark hair, a white woman with blonde hair and a white woman with brown hair

Faculty panel to discuss migration, asylum and refugee experience on April 16

April 09, 2026

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Master Gardener at Ag Progress Days

Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days

July 10, 2026

A person looking through a telescope with two people standing next to her.

AstroFest 2026 offers four nights of stargazing, astronomy activities July 8-11

July 07, 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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

APD Equine Events

From gentle giants to miniature horses: Ag Progress Days equine events planned

July 01, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

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

June 29, 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

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

photo collage showing process of children making paper with plant material

Libraries’ Conservation Centre holds summer 2026 Arboretum papermaking events

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Virtual Speaker Session to highlight research in Earth and mineral sciences

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

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

June 05, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Penn State community invited to join annual virtual scavenger hunt

May 20, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Reminisce and reconnect at Shaver’s Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

A ground-up shot of the Old Main bell tower with green leaves in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to host free summer dance classes for adults

May 06, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs

May 05, 2026

Equality and diversity concept image of multi-colored wooden figurines on a blackboard.

Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research panel on education, health, immigration

May 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors explore kid-friendly horror on podcast episode

May 05, 2026

The words "The Pennsylvania Center for the Book: Celebrating the Commonwealth's Libraries, Books and Literary Heritage," against a blue background with a photo of stack of books below.

Library Discovery Hour on May 5 features Pa. Center for the Book’s opportunities

May 01, 2026

A student's painting on a desk, with paint and paintbrushes to the side of the artwork

'Artistic Gems from the Past' exhibit coming to Friedman Art Gallery

April 30, 2026

Person wearing glasses and reading a bool behind shelves of books

Libraries' Special Collections grant recipients to present scholarly works May 8

April 30, 2026

A group of people and a camera crew stand near a car.

Students to debut final films May 2 with public screening at Eisenhower Auditorium

April 29, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops and webinars offered by Penn State Extension

April 29, 2026

Opioid treatment methods the focus of Penn State Extension webinar

April 29, 2026

two smiling people standing: taller male at left and female student at right

2026 Guentter Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis finalists, winner named

April 28, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast explores folk horror with Dan Coxon

April 27, 2026

Climate Solutions Symposium May 18-20, 2026

Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network

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

Several women pose and smile after finishing the WEC Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend

'Run for Women 5K' to return to Penn State Behrend

April 21, 2026

Penn State Bands

School of Music to present Symphonic Band and Concert Band on April 29

April 21, 2026

Painting of a winged figure descending through clouds at sunset, silhouetted against glowing yellow and blue sky, evoking motion and dramatic tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle

April 21, 2026

Low-angle view of a small figure sitting on a couch, legs extended, with a TV in the background, creating a playful, miniature-scale scene.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Talon McKendree

April 21, 2026

Customer shopping for apples

April 29 talk: How California drought affects fresh fruit and vegetable prices

April 21, 2026

photo portrait of woman standing in lab workspace with hand on surface near large very old exposed bookbinding atop slightly larger wood board

Folger Shakespeare Library’s conservation, preservation head is 2026 Minter Lecturer

April 20, 2026

A colorful abstract illustration of jazz instruments—including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones—set against a vibrant, energetic background.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band offers spring 2026 performance

April 17, 2026

Gallery visitors talk with artists about their work

Graduate student artwork featured in annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Penn State

April 17, 2026

Woman with dark hair, a dark blazer and white shirt

Free preview film screening and Q&A set with Bellisario alumni filmmaker

April 17, 2026

Two students examine foliage while taking a photo using a phone

City Nature Challenge programs in Berks combine nature observation and art

April 16, 2026

Christina McGranaghan

April 22 talk: Using voluntary controls to reduce peak electricity demand

April 15, 2026

poster image for detroit 67

Centre Stage to present 2026 Graduate Directing Festival

April 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

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

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

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

April 13, 2026

A group of nine college students pose for a group photo in front of a building with the marquee reading Detroit Historical Museum

Cast of ‘Detroit ’67’ inspired by Motown research trip for upcoming production

April 13, 2026

A man in a blue shirt adjusts a camera to shoot a film scene.

Blue and White Film Festival features student-produced films on April 13

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

Three headshots in a composit side-by-side image from left an Indian woman with dark hair, a white woman with blonde hair and a white woman with brown hair

Faculty panel to discuss migration, asylum and refugee experience on April 16

April 09, 2026

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