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Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Our Town written across a view of a small house and church steeple

'Rich in memory and gone too soon': Centre Stage presents ‘Our Town’

March 26, 2026

Inside the Intramural Building

Campus Access to Movement Program launched to expand recreation, wellness access

March 25, 2026

R-VOICE Center to host April events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

March 25, 2026

4 dancers representing Penn State Lehigh Valley smile on the THON dance floor

Celebrating Penn State Lehigh Valley's $46,773.19 contribution to THON 2026

March 25, 2026

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night’s sleep

March 25, 2026

Headshot of woman with long dark hair, holding a conductor's baton

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Maple Harvest

Course prepares students to boil down maple sugaring process for community

March 25, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft

Kraft named recipient of Eric A. Walker Award

March 25, 2026

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State announces 2026 University-wide undergraduate student awards

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

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

March 25, 2026

One-on-one financial coaching available for students

March 24, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!' 

March 24, 2026

Matthew Liao

NYU bioethicist to present 'Artificial Intelligence and Moral Status' lecture

March 24, 2026

Bike Den

Bike Den to host free Wheel Building Clinic on April 1

March 24, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

Gabriel Agostini

April 1 talk to focus on national and local migration patterns

March 24, 2026

April Verrett holding a microphone and speaking from podium

April Verrett to deliver 2026 Philip Murray Memorial Labor Lecture

March 23, 2026

Matthew Seybold looking upward at a stained glass window of Mark Twain

Matthew Seybold to deliver 2026 'Celebrate the Humanities' Lecture on March 27

March 23, 2026

A group of Penn State Altoona students and staff pose for a formal portrait, dressed in business attire as part of the Sheetz Fellows program.

Penn State Altoona inducts 15th Sheetz Fellows class

March 23, 2026

A glowing digital globe emerges against a deep blue background, suggesting global connectivity and innovation.

Penn State Altoona to host ScholarSphere workshop March 26

March 23, 2026

Man with grayish spiky hair and black button-down shirt standing in front of wall with white and black floral wallpaper

Leading voice in contemporary landscape architecture named Bracken Fellow

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A detailed illustration of an elephant in profile highlights textured skin and expressive features against a soft green background.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State launches new Military Appreciation site before Medal of Honor Day

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

A Penn State banner outside of an open door

Penn State Global announces 2025-26 awards recipients

March 20, 2026

Chamique Holdsclaw wearing black jacket staring upward to her right

2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw

March 20, 2026

Logo for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, featuring a stylized female symbol above the organization’s name.

State women’s commission to hold listening tour stop at Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2026

A flowering crabapple tree in full bloom brightens the Penn State Altoona campus with dense white blossoms against a spring backdrop.

Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet

March 20, 2026

Scholar networking with a mentor at Connect

Schreyer alumni return to campus to mentor Scholars at 'Connect' 2026

March 20, 2026

Silhouette profile of a person's head. 28 years Stanley P. Mayers Endowed Lecture

Lecture: 'Breaking the stigma of mental health in the modern world'

March 20, 2026

Capture of animated film showing a group of characters standing around a character who is on the ground, leaning up against a pillar.

2026 Happy Valley Animation Festival to showcase award-winning international works

March 19, 2026

A black lamb pokes its head around a wooden gate

Lambing season returns to Penn State

March 19, 2026

A group of family members and supporters stand together on a gym floor at Penn State Altoona, joined by the Nittany Lion mascot.

Gift from Joe and Penny Orr celebrated by Penn State Altoona Athletics

March 19, 2026

Graphic for Africana Research Center's 25th Anniversary Symposium

Africana Research Center celebrates 25th anniversary with April 1 symposium

March 19, 2026

A young man faces forward wearing a dark suit, white shirt and maroon tie with pink diagonal stripes

Bryce Berger named College of Education student marshal for spring commencement

March 19, 2026

Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders (TELL) engage in a collaborative Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) activity. Image includes Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders (TELL) logo.

TLT to host hybrid Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders 2026 cohort May 11-12

March 19, 2026

Page Center logo

Page Center hosting an on‑campus watch party for its virtual integrity awards

March 19, 2026

2025 Graduate Exhibition participants wait for the event to begin in front of their research posters

Penn State community invited to attend 2026 Graduate Exhibition on March 27

March 18, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

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

March 18, 2026

A group of students holding flags smile at the homecoming parade.

Students create international connections through Global Engagement Community

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is 'Dr. ChatGPT' doing more harm than good?

March 18, 2026

Lil Wayne Press Photo

Lil Wayne to bring 2026 tour to Bryce Jordan Center for Sept. 18 football weekend

March 17, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

March 17, 2026

A photo of Penn State's Business Building in winter, with snow on the ground.

Conversation with Susan L. Taylor to cap Penn State Smeal START Conference

March 17, 2026

Ted Chiang

Sci-fi author Ted Chiang to give 2026 Richard B. Lippin Lecture in Ethics

March 17, 2026

Bicyclists stand on a blue floor with the words Bike Den

Bike Den postpones Wet Weather Biking 101 workshop to March 26

March 16, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

Pedro Martin

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Jose Hernandez

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to speak March 31 at Penn State Harrisburg

March 16, 2026

Headshot of Andrea Ghez, professor of physics and astronomy and Lauren B. Leichtman & Arthur E. Levine Chair in Astrophysics at UCLA and director of UCLA’s Galactic Center Group

Marker Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics set for March 31, April 1

March 16, 2026

James Daniels Headshot

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

March 16, 2026

plaque that reads "schreyer honors college 1997"

Schreyer Honors College Student Council to host autoimmune disease panel

March 16, 2026

A student studying mechanical engineering works on a bot for the Penn State ASME Combat Robotics Tournament.

Student-run combat robotics competition to showcase engineering innovation

March 16, 2026

Penn State Votes

Penn State Votes launches volunteer, nonpartisan 'Ballot Buddies' program

March 16, 2026

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Penn State Berkey Creamery serves up heated competition during 'Flavor Madness'

March 16, 2026

Jeremy Engels, a man wearing a blue and white shirt with a gray beard and signing his book, sits next to Joan Bouchard, a woman with short gray hair and a pink turtleneck with a pink v-neck sweater.

‘Our Common Purpose’ faculty cohort explores sustainability, democracy and truth

March 13, 2026

Image of a brain scan with purple swirls on a black background

'Brain awareness week' informs public and spotlights neuroscience expertise

March 13, 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

SeED Conference hero image, featuring a sprouting plant

Second annual SeED Conference to be held March 30-April 3

March 13, 2026

Leah Wellbaum plays the guitar while looking upward.

Liberal Arts to host talk with acclaimed musician Leah Wellbaum March 24

March 13, 2026

A red, white, and blue banner with a man's photo.

Recognize alumni service members through Military Appreciation banners on campus

March 12, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed
The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Our Town written across a view of a small house and church steeple

'Rich in memory and gone too soon': Centre Stage presents ‘Our Town’

March 26, 2026

Inside the Intramural Building

Campus Access to Movement Program launched to expand recreation, wellness access

March 25, 2026

R-VOICE Center to host April events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

March 25, 2026

4 dancers representing Penn State Lehigh Valley smile on the THON dance floor

Celebrating Penn State Lehigh Valley's $46,773.19 contribution to THON 2026

March 25, 2026

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night’s sleep

March 25, 2026

Headshot of woman with long dark hair, holding a conductor's baton

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Maple Harvest

Course prepares students to boil down maple sugaring process for community

March 25, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft

Kraft named recipient of Eric A. Walker Award

March 25, 2026

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State announces 2026 University-wide undergraduate student awards

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

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

March 25, 2026

One-on-one financial coaching available for students

March 24, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!' 

March 24, 2026

Matthew Liao

NYU bioethicist to present 'Artificial Intelligence and Moral Status' lecture

March 24, 2026

Bike Den

Bike Den to host free Wheel Building Clinic on April 1

March 24, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

Gabriel Agostini

April 1 talk to focus on national and local migration patterns

March 24, 2026

April Verrett holding a microphone and speaking from podium

April Verrett to deliver 2026 Philip Murray Memorial Labor Lecture

March 23, 2026

Matthew Seybold looking upward at a stained glass window of Mark Twain

Matthew Seybold to deliver 2026 'Celebrate the Humanities' Lecture on March 27

March 23, 2026

A group of Penn State Altoona students and staff pose for a formal portrait, dressed in business attire as part of the Sheetz Fellows program.

Penn State Altoona inducts 15th Sheetz Fellows class

March 23, 2026

A glowing digital globe emerges against a deep blue background, suggesting global connectivity and innovation.

Penn State Altoona to host ScholarSphere workshop March 26

March 23, 2026

Man with grayish spiky hair and black button-down shirt standing in front of wall with white and black floral wallpaper

Leading voice in contemporary landscape architecture named Bracken Fellow

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A detailed illustration of an elephant in profile highlights textured skin and expressive features against a soft green background.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State launches new Military Appreciation site before Medal of Honor Day

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

A Penn State banner outside of an open door

Penn State Global announces 2025-26 awards recipients

March 20, 2026

Chamique Holdsclaw wearing black jacket staring upward to her right

2026 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture to feature Chamique Holdsclaw

March 20, 2026

Logo for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, featuring a stylized female symbol above the organization’s name.

State women’s commission to hold listening tour stop at Penn State Altoona

March 20, 2026

A flowering crabapple tree in full bloom brightens the Penn State Altoona campus with dense white blossoms against a spring backdrop.

Penn State Altoona earns Level I Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet

March 20, 2026

Scholar networking with a mentor at Connect

Schreyer alumni return to campus to mentor Scholars at 'Connect' 2026

March 20, 2026

Silhouette profile of a person's head. 28 years Stanley P. Mayers Endowed Lecture

Lecture: 'Breaking the stigma of mental health in the modern world'

March 20, 2026

Capture of animated film showing a group of characters standing around a character who is on the ground, leaning up against a pillar.

2026 Happy Valley Animation Festival to showcase award-winning international works

March 19, 2026

A black lamb pokes its head around a wooden gate

Lambing season returns to Penn State

March 19, 2026

A group of family members and supporters stand together on a gym floor at Penn State Altoona, joined by the Nittany Lion mascot.

Gift from Joe and Penny Orr celebrated by Penn State Altoona Athletics

March 19, 2026

Graphic for Africana Research Center's 25th Anniversary Symposium

Africana Research Center celebrates 25th anniversary with April 1 symposium

March 19, 2026

A young man faces forward wearing a dark suit, white shirt and maroon tie with pink diagonal stripes

Bryce Berger named College of Education student marshal for spring commencement

March 19, 2026

Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders (TELL) engage in a collaborative Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) activity. Image includes Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders (TELL) logo.

TLT to host hybrid Technology Enhanced Learning Leaders 2026 cohort May 11-12

March 19, 2026

Page Center logo

Page Center hosting an on‑campus watch party for its virtual integrity awards

March 19, 2026

2025 Graduate Exhibition participants wait for the event to begin in front of their research posters

Penn State community invited to attend 2026 Graduate Exhibition on March 27

March 18, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

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

March 18, 2026

A group of students holding flags smile at the homecoming parade.

Students create international connections through Global Engagement Community

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is 'Dr. ChatGPT' doing more harm than good?

March 18, 2026

Lil Wayne Press Photo

Lil Wayne to bring 2026 tour to Bryce Jordan Center for Sept. 18 football weekend

March 17, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

March 17, 2026

A photo of Penn State's Business Building in winter, with snow on the ground.

Conversation with Susan L. Taylor to cap Penn State Smeal START Conference

March 17, 2026

Ted Chiang

Sci-fi author Ted Chiang to give 2026 Richard B. Lippin Lecture in Ethics

March 17, 2026

Bicyclists stand on a blue floor with the words Bike Den

Bike Den postpones Wet Weather Biking 101 workshop to March 26

March 16, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

Pedro Martin

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Jose Hernandez

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to speak March 31 at Penn State Harrisburg

March 16, 2026

Headshot of Andrea Ghez, professor of physics and astronomy and Lauren B. Leichtman & Arthur E. Levine Chair in Astrophysics at UCLA and director of UCLA’s Galactic Center Group

Marker Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics set for March 31, April 1

March 16, 2026

James Daniels Headshot

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

March 16, 2026

plaque that reads "schreyer honors college 1997"

Schreyer Honors College Student Council to host autoimmune disease panel

March 16, 2026

A student studying mechanical engineering works on a bot for the Penn State ASME Combat Robotics Tournament.

Student-run combat robotics competition to showcase engineering innovation

March 16, 2026

Penn State Votes

Penn State Votes launches volunteer, nonpartisan 'Ballot Buddies' program

March 16, 2026

flavormadness2026final

Penn State Berkey Creamery serves up heated competition during 'Flavor Madness'

March 16, 2026

Jeremy Engels, a man wearing a blue and white shirt with a gray beard and signing his book, sits next to Joan Bouchard, a woman with short gray hair and a pink turtleneck with a pink v-neck sweater.

‘Our Common Purpose’ faculty cohort explores sustainability, democracy and truth

March 13, 2026

Image of a brain scan with purple swirls on a black background

'Brain awareness week' informs public and spotlights neuroscience expertise

March 13, 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

SeED Conference hero image, featuring a sprouting plant

Second annual SeED Conference to be held March 30-April 3

March 13, 2026

Leah Wellbaum plays the guitar while looking upward.

Liberal Arts to host talk with acclaimed musician Leah Wellbaum March 24

March 13, 2026

A red, white, and blue banner with a man's photo.

Recognize alumni service members through Military Appreciation banners on campus

March 12, 2026

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