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Students strengthened the Steel City and their futures through City Semester

September 10, 2026

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Students invited to share experiential learning at Penn State showcase

September 10, 2026

FCC approves transfer of WPSU to WHYY

September 09, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Students sitting in a circle inside a cabin

Students gain impactful experience in recreation, environmental education

September 08, 2026

Blue map of Pennsylvania with circle shaped photos of people doing different activities

Faculty and staff asked to update Community Impact Map by Oct. 15

September 08, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Emeritus Academy Fall 2026 Lecture Series announced

September 08, 2026

Shaver’s Creek invites community to explore during Fall Open House on Sept. 12

September 03, 2026

People sitting and walking through a museum with paintings on the blue walls

Outreach offers experiential learning opportunities, funding for undergraduates

September 01, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

August 26, 2026

Innovative Program

Outreach program honored for connecting communities with Penn State

August 20, 2026

A panel discussion at The Global Impact Forum with four speakers seated on stage in blue chairs.

Penn State Impact Forum brings leaders together in Philadelphia

August 18, 2026

three people with a blue and white flag at the nittany lion statue

New sheriff deputies grow together at Penn State-run training program

August 17, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 17

August 17, 2026

Penn State program helps Pennsylvania children receive the support they need

August 14, 2026

People kneeling on the ground working on a wooden structure on a sunny day

Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

People posing for a photo outdoors on a sunny day

Penn State summer program helps high school students discover what comes next

August 13, 2026

woman standing with arms crossed

New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage

August 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

July 16, 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

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Blue word copy that reads Penn State Outreach Extended Learning Partnerships with Nittany Lion mark on a green background

Penn State renames Conferences and Institutes to Extended Learning Partnerships

June 24, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot does a handstand next to a sculpture outside

Penn State updates youth program policies ahead of summer camp season

June 11, 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 conference room filled with people seated at tables, listening to a presentation. The presenter stands at the front near a screen displaying information about the pillars of human flourishing. Participants are engaged, with laptops and papers on the tables. The room has bright lighting and educational decor.

Penn State brings 'Science of Human Connection' to Pittsburgh

June 02, 2026

Conference attendees pose in front of the Pittsburgh skyline

Students explore government careers at statewide municipal management conference

May 22, 2026

Person smiling, wearing a graduation cap and sitting in front of a weather wall

Journalism students build resume, learn use of sound in storytelling at WPSU

May 22, 2026

Program partnership bridges generational and language gap through storytelling

May 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

May 11, 2026

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

May 07, 2026

Women wearing pink and purple tee shirts standing together in the sun, in front of trees, posing for a photo

First student cohort from Readiness Institute prepares for Penn State graduation

May 06, 2026

Three people stand against a Deputy Sheriff Academy van

Sheriff program grads look to 'be that light' for their communities

May 06, 2026

Family nature: Decades apart, father, daughter make Outdoor School impact

May 06, 2026

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

Things to Do at Penn State: April 30-May 31

April 29, 2026

Student sitting at the microphone in a radio studio

Poets from schools across Pennsylvania shine in the WPSU Poetry Writing Contest

April 27, 2026

Red cardinal sitting in a tree

Birding Cup fundraiser to benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform

April 23, 2026

Chris Uhl in his office, leaning on his desk surrounded by papers, books and photos tacked to the wall.

Sustain Penn State releases guidebook to help faculty integrate sustainability

April 22, 2026

Marian Fritzsche stands with an award and an OLLI banner

Volunteer driven: OLLI at Penn State members help power lifelong learning

April 22, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

April 17, 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

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

April 10, 2026

Penn Staters honored for partnerships in K-12 watershed education

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

tree with a goose

Student career readiness grows alongside Abington’s arboretum accreditation

March 27, 2026

Students standing outside in front of a box truck with the words Families Matter Food Pantry printed on the side of it.

Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

Course prepares students to boil down maple sugaring process for community

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

Potted sapling at Tree Pittsburgh.

Application open for summer community-impact internships in Pittsburgh

March 23, 2026

Person with shoulder‑length hair wearing a patterned scarf and dark top, standing outdoors in front of a background of trees.

Anna George named new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center

March 17, 2026

Ethan Tapper, a man in a red vest, yellow ballcap and khaki pants, stands next to a tree in the woods with mountains in the background.

Sustain Penn State hosts forester and author Ethan Tapper on March 23 and 24

March 13, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 2026

Philipsburg ‘Second Saturdays’ offer mix of revitalization, fun starting March 14

March 09, 2026

A picture from a past performance of "Peppa Pig: My First Concert"

Fun, inclusive family experiences coming to the Pullo Center at Penn State York

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

Two girls seated on a set of outdoor concrete stairs with the girl on the right reading a book while the other one looks on

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

Commonwealth Commitment Awards celebrate faculty, staff and land-grant mission

February 20, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Pennsylvania state map in blue; locations highlighted with a circular photograph.

Interactive map showcases Penn State’s service, statewide community impact

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Prepare PA: Partners for a resilient Pennsylvania

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

January 28, 2026

The words The Whiskey Rebellion in yellow text on a black background

WPSU awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

January 22, 2026

A medical student gives a woman a blood pressure screening.

Penn State earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026

WPSU Poetry Writing Contest is open to aspiring poets in grades K-12

January 14, 2026

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Pittsburgh Center

Students strengthened the Steel City and their futures through City Semester

September 10, 2026

Group of smiling people holding a blue sign that reads Experiential Learning Showcase in blue and white text

Students invited to share experiential learning at Penn State showcase

September 10, 2026

FCC approves transfer of WPSU to WHYY

September 09, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Students sitting in a circle inside a cabin

Students gain impactful experience in recreation, environmental education

September 08, 2026

Blue map of Pennsylvania with circle shaped photos of people doing different activities

Faculty and staff asked to update Community Impact Map by Oct. 15

September 08, 2026

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Emeritus Academy Fall 2026 Lecture Series announced

September 08, 2026

Shaver’s Creek invites community to explore during Fall Open House on Sept. 12

September 03, 2026

People sitting and walking through a museum with paintings on the blue walls

Outreach offers experiential learning opportunities, funding for undergraduates

September 01, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

August 26, 2026

Innovative Program

Outreach program honored for connecting communities with Penn State

August 20, 2026

A panel discussion at The Global Impact Forum with four speakers seated on stage in blue chairs.

Penn State Impact Forum brings leaders together in Philadelphia

August 18, 2026

three people with a blue and white flag at the nittany lion statue

New sheriff deputies grow together at Penn State-run training program

August 17, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 17

August 17, 2026

Penn State program helps Pennsylvania children receive the support they need

August 14, 2026

People kneeling on the ground working on a wooden structure on a sunny day

Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

People posing for a photo outdoors on a sunny day

Penn State summer program helps high school students discover what comes next

August 13, 2026

woman standing with arms crossed

New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage

August 04, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

July 16, 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

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Blue word copy that reads Penn State Outreach Extended Learning Partnerships with Nittany Lion mark on a green background

Penn State renames Conferences and Institutes to Extended Learning Partnerships

June 24, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot does a handstand next to a sculpture outside

Penn State updates youth program policies ahead of summer camp season

June 11, 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 conference room filled with people seated at tables, listening to a presentation. The presenter stands at the front near a screen displaying information about the pillars of human flourishing. Participants are engaged, with laptops and papers on the tables. The room has bright lighting and educational decor.

Penn State brings 'Science of Human Connection' to Pittsburgh

June 02, 2026

Conference attendees pose in front of the Pittsburgh skyline

Students explore government careers at statewide municipal management conference

May 22, 2026

Person smiling, wearing a graduation cap and sitting in front of a weather wall

Journalism students build resume, learn use of sound in storytelling at WPSU

May 22, 2026

Program partnership bridges generational and language gap through storytelling

May 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

May 11, 2026

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

May 07, 2026

Women wearing pink and purple tee shirts standing together in the sun, in front of trees, posing for a photo

First student cohort from Readiness Institute prepares for Penn State graduation

May 06, 2026

Three people stand against a Deputy Sheriff Academy van

Sheriff program grads look to 'be that light' for their communities

May 06, 2026

Family nature: Decades apart, father, daughter make Outdoor School impact

May 06, 2026

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

Things to Do at Penn State: April 30-May 31

April 29, 2026

Student sitting at the microphone in a radio studio

Poets from schools across Pennsylvania shine in the WPSU Poetry Writing Contest

April 27, 2026

Red cardinal sitting in a tree

Birding Cup fundraiser to benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform

April 23, 2026

Chris Uhl in his office, leaning on his desk surrounded by papers, books and photos tacked to the wall.

Sustain Penn State releases guidebook to help faculty integrate sustainability

April 22, 2026

Marian Fritzsche stands with an award and an OLLI banner

Volunteer driven: OLLI at Penn State members help power lifelong learning

April 22, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

April 17, 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

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

April 10, 2026

Penn Staters honored for partnerships in K-12 watershed education

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

tree with a goose

Student career readiness grows alongside Abington’s arboretum accreditation

March 27, 2026

Students standing outside in front of a box truck with the words Families Matter Food Pantry printed on the side of it.

Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

Course prepares students to boil down maple sugaring process for community

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

Potted sapling at Tree Pittsburgh.

Application open for summer community-impact internships in Pittsburgh

March 23, 2026

Person with shoulder‑length hair wearing a patterned scarf and dark top, standing outdoors in front of a background of trees.

Anna George named new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center

March 17, 2026

Ethan Tapper, a man in a red vest, yellow ballcap and khaki pants, stands next to a tree in the woods with mountains in the background.

Sustain Penn State hosts forester and author Ethan Tapper on March 23 and 24

March 13, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 2026

Philipsburg ‘Second Saturdays’ offer mix of revitalization, fun starting March 14

March 09, 2026

A picture from a past performance of "Peppa Pig: My First Concert"

Fun, inclusive family experiences coming to the Pullo Center at Penn State York

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

Two girls seated on a set of outdoor concrete stairs with the girl on the right reading a book while the other one looks on

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

Commonwealth Commitment Awards celebrate faculty, staff and land-grant mission

February 20, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Pennsylvania state map in blue; locations highlighted with a circular photograph.

Interactive map showcases Penn State’s service, statewide community impact

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Prepare PA: Partners for a resilient Pennsylvania

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

January 28, 2026

The words The Whiskey Rebellion in yellow text on a black background

WPSU awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

January 22, 2026

A medical student gives a woman a blood pressure screening.

Penn State earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026

WPSU Poetry Writing Contest is open to aspiring poets in grades K-12

January 14, 2026

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