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A portrait of supply-chain expert Daniel Luttner, who will speak at Penn State Behrend on Nov. 5.

Behrend Speaker Series to feature supply-chain expert Daniel Luttner

October 28, 2025

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

CATA to provide free shuttles to service members to Military Appreciation Game

October 28, 2025

Philip Terman

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by Philip Terman Nov. 11

October 28, 2025

A spooky scene with a bird skeleton, glowing lab beakers, candles, and a pumpkin, set against a dark, eerie background with vibrant purple lighting.

Penn State Altoona to host annual ‘Spooktacular Science Show’ Nov. 15

October 27, 2025

Geochemist Rens Verburg is a senior vice president at the engineering and professional services firm WSP USA.

EarthTalks: Executive to address mine development, needs in critical minerals

October 27, 2025

two black backpacks with assorted materials and toys around them

University Libraries launches innovative kits for caregivers and students

October 27, 2025

blocks displaying photos of teachers and students engaged in learning and play

School-based prevention of mental health problems the focus of Bennett Lecture

October 27, 2025

Promotional graphic for Space Diplomacy Simulation workshop listing date and time, November 4, 2025, 11 am to 3 pm. Refer to details of news story for more information.

Simulation workshop on Nov. 4 to highlight ethics and policy in space governance

October 27, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

A collage photo of two women. White text on blue background: "Tanja Jefferson. Lauren Shevchek."

This is Success: World Campus students speak up for accessibility equity

October 24, 2025

SustainaLions ERG kicks off second year with new opportunities for engagement

October 23, 2025

Harvest Masquerade Dinner Graphic

Campus Dining to host Harvest Masquerade Dinner for students on Oct. 29

October 23, 2025

Jim and Evelyn Piazza to speak at Penn State Beaver at alcohol-awareness event

October 22, 2025

Students and faculty sitting at tables and standing at desks around a classroom with laptops and books

Occupational therapy program unveils sensory classroom space in Chadderton Lab

October 22, 2025

Smith family

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

Outreach

Penn State and local community members come together with 'dignity for all'

October 22, 2025

Paul Martin

Former inspector general to discuss government oversight Nov. 6

October 22, 2025

John D. Vairo Building

Brandywine Center for Social Impact food pantry reopens for students

October 21, 2025

Bryna Brinkman stands in front of her artwork displayed in Olmsted Building at Penn State Harrisburg

Student selected first featured artist in Harrisburg's Humanities Art Connect

October 21, 2025

three people in business attire

Graduates honored at College of IST Alumni Symposium and Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2025

THON 5K runners 2023

THON 5K to impact campus traffic, parking and transit on Sunday, Oct. 26

October 21, 2025

A man and woman dance onstage. The woman is kicking her leg up, flaring the skirt of her white dress.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 23-30

October 21, 2025

portrait photos of Tom Hallman Jr. and Maria Hinojosa

Two Pulitzer Prize-winners scheduled to visit for Foster-Foreman Conference

October 21, 2025

Carnival of Hope

Carnival for Hope unites Penn State Schuylkill in fight against breast cancer

October 21, 2025

Sarma Pisupati working in a lab at Penn State University Park.

EarthTalks highlights critical minerals research with fall series

October 21, 2025

People networking around a standing table

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 17-23

October 21, 2025

Brennan Manns poses for a headshot after being named the Joint Services Student Marshal for the Penn State College of Engineering fall 2025 commencement

College of Engineering, ROTC student named Joint Services Student Marshal

October 20, 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

October 20, 2025

Photo of the members of Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush to perform at the Bryce Jordan Center Feb. 3, 2026

October 20, 2025

penn stater magazine callout graphic with the text "Send us Your Stores" against a navy blue background and three Penn Stater magazine covers.

Tell the Penn Stater where you heard 'We Are'

October 20, 2025

Pumpkin carvings on display for people to view

Pumpkin Fest 2025

October 18, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State to host town hall on research enterprise, federal funding landscape 

October 17, 2025

Black-and-white aerial photograph of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, showing several connected academic buildings, parking lots filled with cars, and open fields and woods in the background.

Penn State Fayette to host 60th anniversary celebration

October 17, 2025

Silhouette of a construction worker climbing scaffolding against a purple and orange sky, symbolizing progress and labor.

Penn State Altoona to present ‘Working’ as fall theatre performance

October 17, 2025

Penn State partners with Hope Center on national study about student basic needs

October 17, 2025

Portrait image of chef Jet Tila in a kitchen

Chef Jet Tila to visit Penn State in November

October 17, 2025

A person holds a smartphone with a glowing digital sphere labeled AI, symbolizing artificial intelligence technology.

Penn State Altoona kicks off new colloquium series exploring AI topics

October 16, 2025

Headshot of Tadashi Tokieda.

Marker Lectures in Mathematics set for Nov. 10-12

October 16, 2025

Two rows of people standing in front of flags and smiling at the camera

Penn State program helps veterans transition, prepare for college

October 16, 2025

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center presentations and workshops

The Sokolov-Miller Center will host a public financial literacy webinar Oct. 21

October 16, 2025

"Dante in the Wilderness"

Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space to feature 'Tradition Renewed' exhibition

October 16, 2025

Infographic showing sustainability statistics from the 2025 Convocation Dinner

Penn State achieves first-ever zero-waste New Student Convocation dinner

October 16, 2025

Pearl Gluck at the Rowland Theatre

Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans

October 16, 2025

Penn State Votes

Penn State Votes provides reliable, nonpartisan resources for voting community

October 16, 2025

Two people looking at an outlet in a lab

Penn State earns national 'Trailblazer' award for Sustainable Labs Program

October 16, 2025

Perennial flowers blooming in a garden next to a Penn State golf course

Students bring native pollinator-friendly gardens to Penn State Golf Courses

October 15, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State’s CAPS receives PA CARES designation for Higher Education

October 15, 2025

Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona Expo connects students with campus resources

October 15, 2025

A small globe with a graduation cap on it sitting next to a pile of books

Penn State Altoona students invited to learn about studying abroad Oct. 21

October 15, 2025

Amy Wagenfield headshot at left and Daniel Winterbottom at right.

Stuckeman School to host trauma responsive design workshop, lecture, discussion

October 15, 2025

CATA to host Oct. 29 public meeting for Penn State community to share feedback

October 15, 2025

The campus IT lab set up for Video Game Day.

Level up at Penn State DuBois’ Video Game Day on Nov. 15

October 15, 2025

Academic adviser talking to student in office

Study: Advising appointments are key for students in academic recovery

October 15, 2025

elaborat jack o lantern decoration

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 16-23

October 15, 2025

A group of children in Halloween costumes runs through the back yard of a home.

The Medical Minute: Beware of these Halloween hazards for kids

October 14, 2025

A woman puts a sash on another woman.

Homecoming ceremony shines spotlight on Penn State World campus students

October 14, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 14

October 14, 2025

Domestic violence panel set for Oct. 24 at Penn State Harrisburg

October 14, 2025

2025 GIS day identifier, with the date Nov. 17 and theme Amplifying the Possibilities of Geospatial Information

Penn State GIS Day 2025 to take place Nov. 17

October 14, 2025

Marola Anes and Methmi Muthgala sitting on a stage

Penn State Chaiken Center for Student Success expands support for undergrads

October 14, 2025

Two women looking at a wall of colorful sticky notes

Palmer Museum announces call for juried exhibition to celebrate America’s 250th

October 14, 2025

Terry Brosche of Penn State Health stands in front of a group of Pennsylvania State Police cadets who are sitting in an auditorium. She is gesturing, looking up and holding papers. She is wearing a suit jacket and blouse.

Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness

October 14, 2025

A group of faculty, staff, and students from Penn State Greater Allegheny stand together outdoors on a sunny day during the annual NAMIWalks event. Many are wearing Penn State or event t-shirts, smiling for the photo.

Greater Allegheny students raise funds for national mental health awareness

October 14, 2025

A headshot of a woman in a blue blazer with curly hair and glasses

Alumni share insights, advice during sustainability career webinar series

October 14, 2025

Lion Shrine and Shield outline with blue overlay

Penn State Harrisburg to host FAFSA Filing Event on Oct. 25

October 14, 2025

Black and white portrait of Karen M'Closkey.

Karen M’Closkey to deliver Bracken Lecture at Stuckeman School Oct. 20

October 14, 2025

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A portrait of supply-chain expert Daniel Luttner, who will speak at Penn State Behrend on Nov. 5.

Behrend Speaker Series to feature supply-chain expert Daniel Luttner

October 28, 2025

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

CATA to provide free shuttles to service members to Military Appreciation Game

October 28, 2025

Philip Terman

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by Philip Terman Nov. 11

October 28, 2025

A spooky scene with a bird skeleton, glowing lab beakers, candles, and a pumpkin, set against a dark, eerie background with vibrant purple lighting.

Penn State Altoona to host annual ‘Spooktacular Science Show’ Nov. 15

October 27, 2025

Geochemist Rens Verburg is a senior vice president at the engineering and professional services firm WSP USA.

EarthTalks: Executive to address mine development, needs in critical minerals

October 27, 2025

two black backpacks with assorted materials and toys around them

University Libraries launches innovative kits for caregivers and students

October 27, 2025

blocks displaying photos of teachers and students engaged in learning and play

School-based prevention of mental health problems the focus of Bennett Lecture

October 27, 2025

Promotional graphic for Space Diplomacy Simulation workshop listing date and time, November 4, 2025, 11 am to 3 pm. Refer to details of news story for more information.

Simulation workshop on Nov. 4 to highlight ethics and policy in space governance

October 27, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

A collage photo of two women. White text on blue background: "Tanja Jefferson. Lauren Shevchek."

This is Success: World Campus students speak up for accessibility equity

October 24, 2025

SustainaLions ERG kicks off second year with new opportunities for engagement

October 23, 2025

Harvest Masquerade Dinner Graphic

Campus Dining to host Harvest Masquerade Dinner for students on Oct. 29

October 23, 2025

Jim and Evelyn Piazza to speak at Penn State Beaver at alcohol-awareness event

October 22, 2025

Students and faculty sitting at tables and standing at desks around a classroom with laptops and books

Occupational therapy program unveils sensory classroom space in Chadderton Lab

October 22, 2025

Smith family

$25 million estate gift to crown legacy of donor who launched the Arboretum

October 22, 2025

Outreach

Penn State and local community members come together with 'dignity for all'

October 22, 2025

Paul Martin

Former inspector general to discuss government oversight Nov. 6

October 22, 2025

John D. Vairo Building

Brandywine Center for Social Impact food pantry reopens for students

October 21, 2025

Bryna Brinkman stands in front of her artwork displayed in Olmsted Building at Penn State Harrisburg

Student selected first featured artist in Harrisburg's Humanities Art Connect

October 21, 2025

three people in business attire

Graduates honored at College of IST Alumni Symposium and Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2025

THON 5K runners 2023

THON 5K to impact campus traffic, parking and transit on Sunday, Oct. 26

October 21, 2025

A man and woman dance onstage. The woman is kicking her leg up, flaring the skirt of her white dress.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 23-30

October 21, 2025

portrait photos of Tom Hallman Jr. and Maria Hinojosa

Two Pulitzer Prize-winners scheduled to visit for Foster-Foreman Conference

October 21, 2025

Carnival of Hope

Carnival for Hope unites Penn State Schuylkill in fight against breast cancer

October 21, 2025

Sarma Pisupati working in a lab at Penn State University Park.

EarthTalks highlights critical minerals research with fall series

October 21, 2025

People networking around a standing table

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 17-23

October 21, 2025

Brennan Manns poses for a headshot after being named the Joint Services Student Marshal for the Penn State College of Engineering fall 2025 commencement

College of Engineering, ROTC student named Joint Services Student Marshal

October 20, 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

October 20, 2025

Photo of the members of Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush to perform at the Bryce Jordan Center Feb. 3, 2026

October 20, 2025

penn stater magazine callout graphic with the text "Send us Your Stores" against a navy blue background and three Penn Stater magazine covers.

Tell the Penn Stater where you heard 'We Are'

October 20, 2025

Pumpkin carvings on display for people to view

Pumpkin Fest 2025

October 18, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State to host town hall on research enterprise, federal funding landscape 

October 17, 2025

Black-and-white aerial photograph of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, showing several connected academic buildings, parking lots filled with cars, and open fields and woods in the background.

Penn State Fayette to host 60th anniversary celebration

October 17, 2025

Silhouette of a construction worker climbing scaffolding against a purple and orange sky, symbolizing progress and labor.

Penn State Altoona to present ‘Working’ as fall theatre performance

October 17, 2025

Penn State partners with Hope Center on national study about student basic needs

October 17, 2025

Portrait image of chef Jet Tila in a kitchen

Chef Jet Tila to visit Penn State in November

October 17, 2025

A person holds a smartphone with a glowing digital sphere labeled AI, symbolizing artificial intelligence technology.

Penn State Altoona kicks off new colloquium series exploring AI topics

October 16, 2025

Headshot of Tadashi Tokieda.

Marker Lectures in Mathematics set for Nov. 10-12

October 16, 2025

Two rows of people standing in front of flags and smiling at the camera

Penn State program helps veterans transition, prepare for college

October 16, 2025

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center presentations and workshops

The Sokolov-Miller Center will host a public financial literacy webinar Oct. 21

October 16, 2025

"Dante in the Wilderness"

Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space to feature 'Tradition Renewed' exhibition

October 16, 2025

Infographic showing sustainability statistics from the 2025 Convocation Dinner

Penn State achieves first-ever zero-waste New Student Convocation dinner

October 16, 2025

Pearl Gluck at the Rowland Theatre

Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans

October 16, 2025

Penn State Votes

Penn State Votes provides reliable, nonpartisan resources for voting community

October 16, 2025

Two people looking at an outlet in a lab

Penn State earns national 'Trailblazer' award for Sustainable Labs Program

October 16, 2025

Perennial flowers blooming in a garden next to a Penn State golf course

Students bring native pollinator-friendly gardens to Penn State Golf Courses

October 15, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State’s CAPS receives PA CARES designation for Higher Education

October 15, 2025

Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona Expo connects students with campus resources

October 15, 2025

A small globe with a graduation cap on it sitting next to a pile of books

Penn State Altoona students invited to learn about studying abroad Oct. 21

October 15, 2025

Amy Wagenfield headshot at left and Daniel Winterbottom at right.

Stuckeman School to host trauma responsive design workshop, lecture, discussion

October 15, 2025

CATA to host Oct. 29 public meeting for Penn State community to share feedback

October 15, 2025

The campus IT lab set up for Video Game Day.

Level up at Penn State DuBois’ Video Game Day on Nov. 15

October 15, 2025

Academic adviser talking to student in office

Study: Advising appointments are key for students in academic recovery

October 15, 2025

elaborat jack o lantern decoration

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 16-23

October 15, 2025

A group of children in Halloween costumes runs through the back yard of a home.

The Medical Minute: Beware of these Halloween hazards for kids

October 14, 2025

A woman puts a sash on another woman.

Homecoming ceremony shines spotlight on Penn State World campus students

October 14, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 14

October 14, 2025

Domestic violence panel set for Oct. 24 at Penn State Harrisburg

October 14, 2025

2025 GIS day identifier, with the date Nov. 17 and theme Amplifying the Possibilities of Geospatial Information

Penn State GIS Day 2025 to take place Nov. 17

October 14, 2025

Marola Anes and Methmi Muthgala sitting on a stage

Penn State Chaiken Center for Student Success expands support for undergrads

October 14, 2025

Two women looking at a wall of colorful sticky notes

Palmer Museum announces call for juried exhibition to celebrate America’s 250th

October 14, 2025

Terry Brosche of Penn State Health stands in front of a group of Pennsylvania State Police cadets who are sitting in an auditorium. She is gesturing, looking up and holding papers. She is wearing a suit jacket and blouse.

Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness

October 14, 2025

A group of faculty, staff, and students from Penn State Greater Allegheny stand together outdoors on a sunny day during the annual NAMIWalks event. Many are wearing Penn State or event t-shirts, smiling for the photo.

Greater Allegheny students raise funds for national mental health awareness

October 14, 2025

A headshot of a woman in a blue blazer with curly hair and glasses

Alumni share insights, advice during sustainability career webinar series

October 14, 2025

Lion Shrine and Shield outline with blue overlay

Penn State Harrisburg to host FAFSA Filing Event on Oct. 25

October 14, 2025

Black and white portrait of Karen M'Closkey.

Karen M’Closkey to deliver Bracken Lecture at Stuckeman School Oct. 20

October 14, 2025

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