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Penn State Greater Allegheny Chancellor Megan L. Nagel takes a group selfie with Tri-Alpha faculty advisers and student inductees during the spring 2026 induction ceremony.

Greater Allegheny to celebrate first-generation students during national week

November 02, 2026

students sitting at a table facing a computer screen with a blue poster on the screen

Students connect classroom learning with community engagement for Election Day

November 02, 2026

three men in a podcast studio

'The Pawdcast': Penn State academic leader talks AI, student success at Abington

November 02, 2026

four people stand next to research poster at conference

IST undergraduate researcher presents at international AI ethics conference

November 02, 2026

A transparent glass award.

Coast Guard officer and three-time Penn State graduate named Outstanding Alumni

November 02, 2026

Four people with scissors cutting a ribbon

Academic Building ribbon-cutting marks new era of student success at Penn State Abington

November 02, 2026

The nine REI Undergraduate Student Fellows

Nine Rock Ethics Institute fellows explore interdisciplinary ethical challenges

November 02, 2026

Michael R. Gallis

Faculty Research Series explores accessibility in physics animations

November 02, 2026

Immersive Commons technologies available for student use include VR headsets to watch 360-degree films and immersive animations.

New virtual reality and 3D-scanning possibilities offered at relaunched Immersive Commons

November 02, 2026

A broad expanse of turfgrass under a blue sky

Program learning objective assessment strengthens Turfgrass Management master’s program

November 02, 2026

five student standing together next to the lion shrine at penn state lehigh valley

JESI Fellows to study health care access, well-being and financial barriers

November 02, 2026

John Wallace

John Wallace named director of Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center

October 30, 2026

A student wearing glasses and a checked shirt smiles while shaking hands with an employer representative at the career fair.

Lehigh Valley career fair connects students with employers and future opportunities

October 30, 2026

A view inside the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois. As part of the Step into the Scrubs Open House event, attendees will be able to view the lab and take part in hands-on activities in the lab space.

Step into the Scrubs Open House to highlight nursing at Penn State DuBois

October 30, 2026

A man in a hat and tie dances with a woman in a black dress.

International reporting student takes two — with Tango-focused story atop list

October 30, 2026

REU students standing inside a power plant

Undergrads can conduct research, prepare for careers in power and propulsion

October 30, 2026

Two men stand on either side of an industrial pump in front of signs that tout the efficiency of the pumps

Six Sigma Black Belt 'attached a rocket ship' to students' quality improvement projects

October 30, 2026

A group of seven people in front of a Fulbright media banner

Penn State sponsors 80th Fulbright conference, hosts reception for alumni

October 30, 2026

a globe with white lettering in foreground: Penn State GIS day 2026

Penn State GIS Day 2026 to take place Nov. 16

October 30, 2026

Mike Schlegel profile headshot.

Schlegel receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award

October 29, 2026

Students stand in a row in front of a class holding certificate papers

Penn State Berks students take third place in RED vs BLUE Cyber Competition

October 29, 2026

Caitlin Blessel lunges to return a tennis ball during a match.

Penn State Altoona Student Spotlight: Caitlin Blessel

October 29, 2026

tudent attendees engage in conversation with Centre County Government representatives at an information booth during Penn State’s Local Government Expo. A Centre County Government banner and informational materials are displayed in the background.

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts second annual Local Government Expo

October 29, 2026

Penn State DuBois Honors Program students and trip leaders gather during their August 2026 educational journey to Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the campus’s final international Honors trip

Penn State DuBois honors trip celebrates years of global learning

October 29, 2026

Sarah Levelle, wearing a cap and carrying a notebook, walks through a field

Campus meadow project offers Penn State Beaver student field experience

October 29, 2026

A man looking at the horizon from the rooftop of a building

Work by Penn State faculty, alumni set for screenings at Centre Film Festival

October 28, 2026

hacked computer screen

Students build cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges and competitions

October 28, 2026

Engineering Summer Bridge students pose for a photo during the program's closing ceremony

Incoming first-year students build AI literacy in summer engineering programs

October 28, 2026

New fellowship for INTAG

New fellowship in College of Ag Sciences to expand international learning

October 28, 2026

Brandywine students interacting with child while professor supervises in Child Development Lab

Brandywine Child Development Lab relaunching in new space

October 28, 2026

Three people stand in a formal legislative chamber with golden columns, historic murals, and United States and Pennsylvania flags behind them.

Liberal Arts student explores government career through summer, fall internships

October 28, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Professor’s new book examines the lives of ‘hit doctors’

October 28, 2026

People sitting around a conference table

Penn State receives $1M DOE award to build critical materials workforce

October 28, 2026

Joe Louis Headshot

Joe Louis named Huck Chair in Plant Stress Biology

October 28, 2026

Close-up of a stone Nittany Lion statue, showing its face and front paws against a blurred green background.

From idea to impact: Inside Penn State’s Nittany AI Challenge

October 27, 2026

Seated crowd watching slide presentation

In 25th year, Conference on Academic Advising focuses on student success

October 27, 2026

Two students discuss their work at Penn State Behrend's Faculty Showcase.

Behrend researchers share work at annual Faculty Showcase

October 27, 2026

Audience members listen as Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy speaks from a podium beneath a projected slide reading, “I’m a poet.”

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy shares stories behind her poetry

October 27, 2026

Melissa Bopp (center) is pictured with colleagues

Kinesiology professor named fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

October 27, 2026

'Student Leader Ready': Canvas modules help build leadership and career readiness

October 27, 2026

students posing for photo at Caregiver Connect Walk and Celebration

Brandywine’s Honors Student Association makes an impact in local community

October 27, 2026

Black-and-white close-up portrait of an older bald man with a full white beard and wire-frame glasses, looking directly at the camera against a dark background.

Stuckeman School to host expert in psychological and brain sciences for talk

October 26, 2026

A photo of the Business Building in the fall, with orange leaves in the foreground

Penn State Smeal announces name changes for foundational centers

October 26, 2026

Maziar Montazerian

Maziar Montazerian receives American Ceramic Society’s Tadashi Kokubo Award

October 26, 2026

A young woman in a mountainous region holding a camera

Penn State Global to host annual Education Abroad Fair

October 26, 2026

Susan Trolier-McKinstry

Susan Trolier-McKinstry named as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

October 26, 2026

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Retirement webinar to support Penn State faculty in planning for transition

October 23, 2026

a group of nursing students pose in their blue nursing uniforms on the steps of the Penn State Scranton's nursing facility

2026 Penn State Scranton Nese College of Nursing grads excel on NCLEX exam

October 23, 2026

Penn State World Campus expands seven-week course options for students

October 23, 2026

Senel Poyrazli

Harrisburg professor receives APA international mentoring award

October 23, 2026

Nursing students gathered around a hospital bed in a simulation classroom.

Nese College of Nursing partners with Scholars Network to reduce student debt

October 23, 2026

Young woman in ponytail with glasses stands beside stone wall

Graphic design student brings her culture into her research

October 23, 2026

Portrait of Janet Schulenberg

Division of Undergraduate Studies director earns major academic advising award

October 23, 2026

Two scientists wearing lab coats test lake water under an organic chemistry ventilation hood

Penn State Berks professors study algal blooms to help predict water toxicity

October 23, 2026

Beth Parfitt, Kyli Ramsay and Julianna Herriott

Writing Center conferences offer experiential learning, professional development

October 22, 2026

A Nittany Lion shrine stands among trees and landscaping on the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus.

Greater Allegheny earns recognition in 2027 US News 'Best Colleges' rankings

October 22, 2026

A student wearing a hat poses for the camera in an outdoor setting

Beyond the classroom: Penn State student finds new perspective through Arboretum internship

October 22, 2026

Ag Access Scholars

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

Close-up of a stone Nittany Lion statue, showing its face and front paws against a blurred green background.

Continuing Education receives $100,000 grant for high school EMS training

October 22, 2026

Two men talking near a computer

Transfer student finds support, career-ready experiences at Penn State Abington

October 22, 2026

A student practices Chinese script in a writing course at Penn State Behrend.

From hieroglyphics to emojis: Behrend course explores ancient writing systems

October 22, 2026

Christopher Landrum

Professors set student on path to pharmacy career

October 22, 2026

Madeline Shanafelt smiles while standing outdoors on Penn State’s University Park campus.

Student builds on interdisciplinary education through research internship

October 21, 2026

girl standing at podium looking to her right during a presentation

Students share scientific interests, build confidence at WISDOM conference

October 21, 2026

Two college leaders sign an agreement.

Brandywine signs transfer agreement with Delaware County Community College

October 21, 2026

Harrisburg campus images "Graduate Virtual Information Sessions"

Penn State Harrisburg hosts information sessions for graduate programs

October 21, 2026

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Penn State Greater Allegheny Chancellor Megan L. Nagel takes a group selfie with Tri-Alpha faculty advisers and student inductees during the spring 2026 induction ceremony.

Greater Allegheny to celebrate first-generation students during national week

November 02, 2026

students sitting at a table facing a computer screen with a blue poster on the screen

Students connect classroom learning with community engagement for Election Day

November 02, 2026

three men in a podcast studio

'The Pawdcast': Penn State academic leader talks AI, student success at Abington

November 02, 2026

four people stand next to research poster at conference

IST undergraduate researcher presents at international AI ethics conference

November 02, 2026

A transparent glass award.

Coast Guard officer and three-time Penn State graduate named Outstanding Alumni

November 02, 2026

Four people with scissors cutting a ribbon

Academic Building ribbon-cutting marks new era of student success at Penn State Abington

November 02, 2026

The nine REI Undergraduate Student Fellows

Nine Rock Ethics Institute fellows explore interdisciplinary ethical challenges

November 02, 2026

Michael R. Gallis

Faculty Research Series explores accessibility in physics animations

November 02, 2026

Immersive Commons technologies available for student use include VR headsets to watch 360-degree films and immersive animations.

New virtual reality and 3D-scanning possibilities offered at relaunched Immersive Commons

November 02, 2026

A broad expanse of turfgrass under a blue sky

Program learning objective assessment strengthens Turfgrass Management master’s program

November 02, 2026

five student standing together next to the lion shrine at penn state lehigh valley

JESI Fellows to study health care access, well-being and financial barriers

November 02, 2026

John Wallace

John Wallace named director of Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center

October 30, 2026

A student wearing glasses and a checked shirt smiles while shaking hands with an employer representative at the career fair.

Lehigh Valley career fair connects students with employers and future opportunities

October 30, 2026

A view inside the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois. As part of the Step into the Scrubs Open House event, attendees will be able to view the lab and take part in hands-on activities in the lab space.

Step into the Scrubs Open House to highlight nursing at Penn State DuBois

October 30, 2026

A man in a hat and tie dances with a woman in a black dress.

International reporting student takes two — with Tango-focused story atop list

October 30, 2026

REU students standing inside a power plant

Undergrads can conduct research, prepare for careers in power and propulsion

October 30, 2026

Two men stand on either side of an industrial pump in front of signs that tout the efficiency of the pumps

Six Sigma Black Belt 'attached a rocket ship' to students' quality improvement projects

October 30, 2026

A group of seven people in front of a Fulbright media banner

Penn State sponsors 80th Fulbright conference, hosts reception for alumni

October 30, 2026

a globe with white lettering in foreground: Penn State GIS day 2026

Penn State GIS Day 2026 to take place Nov. 16

October 30, 2026

Mike Schlegel profile headshot.

Schlegel receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award

October 29, 2026

Students stand in a row in front of a class holding certificate papers

Penn State Berks students take third place in RED vs BLUE Cyber Competition

October 29, 2026

Caitlin Blessel lunges to return a tennis ball during a match.

Penn State Altoona Student Spotlight: Caitlin Blessel

October 29, 2026

tudent attendees engage in conversation with Centre County Government representatives at an information booth during Penn State’s Local Government Expo. A Centre County Government banner and informational materials are displayed in the background.

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts second annual Local Government Expo

October 29, 2026

Penn State DuBois Honors Program students and trip leaders gather during their August 2026 educational journey to Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the campus’s final international Honors trip

Penn State DuBois honors trip celebrates years of global learning

October 29, 2026

Sarah Levelle, wearing a cap and carrying a notebook, walks through a field

Campus meadow project offers Penn State Beaver student field experience

October 29, 2026

A man looking at the horizon from the rooftop of a building

Work by Penn State faculty, alumni set for screenings at Centre Film Festival

October 28, 2026

hacked computer screen

Students build cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges and competitions

October 28, 2026

Engineering Summer Bridge students pose for a photo during the program's closing ceremony

Incoming first-year students build AI literacy in summer engineering programs

October 28, 2026

New fellowship for INTAG

New fellowship in College of Ag Sciences to expand international learning

October 28, 2026

Brandywine students interacting with child while professor supervises in Child Development Lab

Brandywine Child Development Lab relaunching in new space

October 28, 2026

Three people stand in a formal legislative chamber with golden columns, historic murals, and United States and Pennsylvania flags behind them.

Liberal Arts student explores government career through summer, fall internships

October 28, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Professor’s new book examines the lives of ‘hit doctors’

October 28, 2026

People sitting around a conference table

Penn State receives $1M DOE award to build critical materials workforce

October 28, 2026

Joe Louis Headshot

Joe Louis named Huck Chair in Plant Stress Biology

October 28, 2026

Close-up of a stone Nittany Lion statue, showing its face and front paws against a blurred green background.

From idea to impact: Inside Penn State’s Nittany AI Challenge

October 27, 2026

Seated crowd watching slide presentation

In 25th year, Conference on Academic Advising focuses on student success

October 27, 2026

Two students discuss their work at Penn State Behrend's Faculty Showcase.

Behrend researchers share work at annual Faculty Showcase

October 27, 2026

Audience members listen as Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy speaks from a podium beneath a projected slide reading, “I’m a poet.”

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy shares stories behind her poetry

October 27, 2026

Melissa Bopp (center) is pictured with colleagues

Kinesiology professor named fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

October 27, 2026

'Student Leader Ready': Canvas modules help build leadership and career readiness

October 27, 2026

students posing for photo at Caregiver Connect Walk and Celebration

Brandywine’s Honors Student Association makes an impact in local community

October 27, 2026

Black-and-white close-up portrait of an older bald man with a full white beard and wire-frame glasses, looking directly at the camera against a dark background.

Stuckeman School to host expert in psychological and brain sciences for talk

October 26, 2026

A photo of the Business Building in the fall, with orange leaves in the foreground

Penn State Smeal announces name changes for foundational centers

October 26, 2026

Maziar Montazerian

Maziar Montazerian receives American Ceramic Society’s Tadashi Kokubo Award

October 26, 2026

A young woman in a mountainous region holding a camera

Penn State Global to host annual Education Abroad Fair

October 26, 2026

Susan Trolier-McKinstry

Susan Trolier-McKinstry named as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

October 26, 2026

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Retirement webinar to support Penn State faculty in planning for transition

October 23, 2026

a group of nursing students pose in their blue nursing uniforms on the steps of the Penn State Scranton's nursing facility

2026 Penn State Scranton Nese College of Nursing grads excel on NCLEX exam

October 23, 2026

Penn State World Campus expands seven-week course options for students

October 23, 2026

Senel Poyrazli

Harrisburg professor receives APA international mentoring award

October 23, 2026

Nursing students gathered around a hospital bed in a simulation classroom.

Nese College of Nursing partners with Scholars Network to reduce student debt

October 23, 2026

Young woman in ponytail with glasses stands beside stone wall

Graphic design student brings her culture into her research

October 23, 2026

Portrait of Janet Schulenberg

Division of Undergraduate Studies director earns major academic advising award

October 23, 2026

Two scientists wearing lab coats test lake water under an organic chemistry ventilation hood

Penn State Berks professors study algal blooms to help predict water toxicity

October 23, 2026

Beth Parfitt, Kyli Ramsay and Julianna Herriott

Writing Center conferences offer experiential learning, professional development

October 22, 2026

A Nittany Lion shrine stands among trees and landscaping on the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus.

Greater Allegheny earns recognition in 2027 US News 'Best Colleges' rankings

October 22, 2026

A student wearing a hat poses for the camera in an outdoor setting

Beyond the classroom: Penn State student finds new perspective through Arboretum internship

October 22, 2026

Ag Access Scholars

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

Close-up of a stone Nittany Lion statue, showing its face and front paws against a blurred green background.

Continuing Education receives $100,000 grant for high school EMS training

October 22, 2026

Two men talking near a computer

Transfer student finds support, career-ready experiences at Penn State Abington

October 22, 2026

A student practices Chinese script in a writing course at Penn State Behrend.

From hieroglyphics to emojis: Behrend course explores ancient writing systems

October 22, 2026

Christopher Landrum

Professors set student on path to pharmacy career

October 22, 2026

Madeline Shanafelt smiles while standing outdoors on Penn State’s University Park campus.

Student builds on interdisciplinary education through research internship

October 21, 2026

girl standing at podium looking to her right during a presentation

Students share scientific interests, build confidence at WISDOM conference

October 21, 2026

Two college leaders sign an agreement.

Brandywine signs transfer agreement with Delaware County Community College

October 21, 2026

Harrisburg campus images "Graduate Virtual Information Sessions"

Penn State Harrisburg hosts information sessions for graduate programs

October 21, 2026

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