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Haley Capeci, an undergraduate student from the University of Pittsburgh, speaks at the Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting in July 2025

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers

January 16, 2026

American flag draped beside a wooden gavel resting on the U.S. Constitution opened to the words WE THE PEOPLE.

Penn State Altoona to host livestream discussion with journalist Ayesha Rascoe

January 16, 2026

four people standing in the sun holding musical instruments

Free concert at Penn State Abington features music of Holocaust-era composers

January 15, 2026

A bearded man in a blazer smiles at the camera in an outdoor setting

Yale researcher to discuss strategic climate communication Feb. 24

January 15, 2026

Four Black men with dreadlocks make silly faces for the camera.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 21 to see viral pop-punk band The Paradox

January 15, 2026

Three medals—gold, silver, and bronze—on red, white, and blue ribbons, arranged side by side on a light background.

Arctic Challenge brings Olympic-style winter games to Penn State Altoona

January 15, 2026

Man in blue ballcap leans against a wall in front of a wooden door

Award-winning author, journalist Paul Hendrickson to give guest lecture

January 14, 2026

Alumni Expert Series highlights importance of wellness while handling adversity

January 14, 2026

Registration now open for 2026 Graduate Women in Science National Conference

January 13, 2026

A man stands outside in a plaid short-sleeved shirt with a lawn and trees behind him.

Sustain Penn State to host 'Sustainability Careers in Nonprofits' panel Jan. 28

January 13, 2026

A view of the exhibit at the sports museum with photographs on display

'The Way I Saw It' to showcase alumnus photographer Pat Little's work

January 13, 2026

A black and white image of Martin Luther King speaking at a podium

Events to commemorate 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Penn State campuses

January 13, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

Organizational psychologist John Amaechi to visit Penn State Harrisburg

January 12, 2026

Celebrate 50 years of discovery with Shaver’s Creek

January 12, 2026

Schreyer Honors College presents 'A Conversation with Ayesha Rascoe'

January 09, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

January 08, 2026

Image for the film Razing Liberty Square, which shows a bulldozer demolishing a residential building in a tropical area.

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Razing Liberty Square’ on Jan. 21

January 08, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

A graphic that illustrates the details of the concert, also included in the caption

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra presents 'Romantic Reflections' concert

January 07, 2026

Climate Conversation Cafe to explore the right to a healthy environment

January 07, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Drum Tao to bring ‘The Best’ synchronized percussion event to Penn State Jan. 27

January 06, 2026

Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this spring

January 06, 2026

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to host Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao exhibition

January 05, 2026

male reading on iPad and female watching laptop screen and eating popcorn

University Libraries shares 2025 top viewing, leisure reading titles

December 18, 2025

Theater perfomance featuring Sharia Benn and a dancer

Penn State Harrisburg to present annual MLK Day play on Jan. 24 and 25

December 18, 2025

Sokolov-Miller Center to host public financial literacy webinars Jan. 6 and 20

December 11, 2025

Broadway’s premier social media agency founder on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

December 10, 2025

Graphic reading "THON Inspire the Night"

Berks Benefitting THON to host 'Inspire the Night' dinner fundraiser Jan. 16

December 09, 2025

Penn State to bring hands-on learning to 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

December 09, 2025

Research Professor Tim White, left, and postdoctoral scholar Nick Sullivan will deliver a talk Oct. 27 as part of the EarthTalks speaker series.

Postponed EarthTalk: Lithium patterns evident in long-mined Pa. formation

December 09, 2025

Student standing looking down at their project for the Learning Factory student showcase

Engineering Learning Factory to host end-of-semester capstone design showcase

December 05, 2025

Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum

December 04, 2025

Playing Favorites in cursive font and a selection of color images

Special Collections Library launches new collaborative exhibition

December 04, 2025

‘Growing Impact’: Strengthening public response to air-quality warnings

December 02, 2025

Gale Blackmer is the Pennsylvania state geologist.

EarthTalks: Pa. sees ‘promising opportunities’ for critical minerals production

December 01, 2025

Laura Schechter is an economics professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Sanitation technologies in developing countries the focus of Dec. 10 seminar

December 01, 2025

Altoona faculty’s latest 'Horror Joy' podcast features upcoming film directors

December 01, 2025

A group of students stand outside facing the camera in a field.

Sustainable Communities Collaborative to showcase measurable community impact

December 01, 2025

Christina Lopano is a research physical scientist in the National Energy Technology Laboratory's Research and Innovation Center.

EarthTalks: Research about coal byproducts a window into critical minerals

November 26, 2025

Laura Hendry and Maria Catalano are speaking at a podium.

Undergraduates to present research at Geography’s Coffee Hour on Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

Cover of the book, "Curious Minds: The Power of Connection”

Penn State Berks presents 'The Science of Curiosity' lecture on Dec. 3

November 25, 2025

Seminar to explore consumer interest in cell-cultivated food, Dec. 3

November 25, 2025

Altoona faculty talk with author Gwendolyn Kiste in latest podcast episode

November 25, 2025

Person watching computer webinar at a desk

Sokolov-Miller Center hosts two public financial literacy webinars in December

November 21, 2025

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host security and privacy expert on Dec. 3

November 21, 2025

IST associate teaching professor to present McMurtry Lecture on Dec. 11

November 20, 2025

Colorful hands raised with hearts on their palms against a pink background, symbolizing unity, support, and community.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘Uplifted’

November 20, 2025

Close-up of a person playing a trumpet, illuminated by dramatic blue and red stage lighting with smoky background effects.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform Dec. 13

November 20, 2025

A group of students talk with community partner at Sustainability Expo.

Penn State Berks Sustainability Council to sponsor Sustainability Expo

November 19, 2025