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Dean Clarence Lang and Associate Dean Mark Morrisson (center back) with students wearing navy shirts that read “I love Liberal Arts” stand in front of a bulletin board that reads “I love Liberal Arts” in Sparks Building.

'Love Liberal Arts' Week begins Feb. 9

January 30, 2026

A young man and a young woman demonstrate an experiment to make bouncy balls

Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

B4U logo with crop sciences and pharmaceuticals options

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

Illustration featuring outline of Pennsylvania, campus location markers, and compass

Change-of-campus program Penn State Pathways launches this spring

January 30, 2026

A person points at a monitor screen displaying information related to her team's project, as a team member looks on in the background.

Learning Factory announces fall 2025 showcase winners

January 30, 2026

Blue graphic with names of the Keesler Graham Early Career Professorship awardees: Katie Burkhouse and Yogasudha Veturi

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic

Penn State Dickinson Law continues impactful community work in immigration law

January 29, 2026

Katie McLaughlin poses for the camera in front of the American flag

Penn State alumna helps shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture

January 29, 2026

Headshot photo of Shirley Clark, acting director of Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Harrisburg faculty member named American Society of Civil Engineers fellow

January 29, 2026

Seven members of the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council pose with arms around each other behind a table filled with two large cakes and cake slices at LAUC’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration.

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council continues 50th anniversary celebration

January 29, 2026

Sai Anurag Sudagauni demonstrates 3D scanning technology for two student participants.

Student Technology Advisory Representatives group seeks members

January 29, 2026

Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion, with a projected image of a circle of chairs in a library behind them.

Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

A photo of Jennifer Breese standing inside a lobby at PGH InfoSec Day.

Jennifer Breese named 2025-26 IST Statewide Faculty Member of the Year

January 29, 2026

Picture of small Nittany Lion cutout holding a globe with a city skyline in the background.

Penn State Global, Fox Graduate School announce graduate student travel grants

January 28, 2026

Linda Rhen

Harrisburg faculty member named Teacher Educator of the Year

January 28, 2026

A photo of Smeal faculty member Akhil Kumar and senior student Om Dobariya standing shoulder to shoulder in suits and ties

Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts

January 28, 2026

Tracy Halmi, an associated teaching professor of chemistry, stands near equipment in a Penn State Behrend chemistry lab.

‘Slide-over’ chemistry course offers students new support

January 27, 2026

Annie Taylor

Distance-learning expert elected to leadership post for professional association

January 27, 2026

Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment, one institute, one world

Institute of Energy and the Environment welcomes 15 new faculty members

January 27, 2026

Outdoor scene of Penn State Berks in the fall

Penn State Berks announces fall 2025 dean’s list

January 27, 2026

Heidi Biggs has shoulder-length hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt with a decorative collar pin.

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

January 27, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 2026

Graduate student points to her poster while speaking with a judge at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto Chief Student Affairs Officer Jay Arcuri presents award winner Mary Jo Stevenson with her plague and parking sign

Penn State Mont Alto employees recognized for campus impact

January 26, 2026

Two zebrafish with blue and gold stripes swim in a laboratory tank near a glass tube.

Penn State Altoona debuts RISE series highlighting faculty-student research

January 26, 2026

Headshot of Ye Sul Park

Recent art education alum wins national award for doctoral research

January 26, 2026

student seen through open bookshelf looking at book

University Libraries spring 2026 virtual, hybrid events support student success

January 23, 2026

Tomisha Pierce stands at the front of a room holding a microphone, smiling as she presents to an audience seated at tables during the Penn State Greater Allegheny Internship Showcase.

Greater Allegheny social work student advocates for youth services in internship

January 23, 2026

Adviser and student looking at computer

Starfish early indicators progress survey open Jan. 26-Feb. 4

January 23, 2026

A group of 31 people stand in front of four rows of raised seating during the LCAP Town Hall Conference of Parties in Harrisburg

Local Climate Action Program drives measurable statewide climate leadership

January 23, 2026

Audience members listen to a lecture from Michael Green

‘Explorations’ Emeritus Academy Lecture Series announces spring 2026 schedule

January 22, 2026

Barron Owusu wears a suit while sitting on a bright orange chair in front of plants.

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

Two researchers looking at something on the forest floor.

College of Ag Sciences awards bridge funding for global research collaborations

January 22, 2026

Rural Health director re-appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Affairs

January 21, 2026

Ken Shelton

Educational tech innovator Ken Shelton to deliver 2026 TLT Symposium keynote

January 21, 2026

Woman with curly blonde hair and glasses.

Bellisario College faculty member pairs passion, preparation to help students

January 21, 2026

Laurence Orji with a Penn State Abington sign behind him

Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange

January 21, 2026

Illustration of bright light on planet horizon with words "Unexpected pairing addressing big questions"

Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24

January 21, 2026

a plaque that reads Schreyer honors college 1997

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student award winners

January 21, 2026

Meteorology Yvette Richardson accepts award

Meteorology professor earns Nikolai Dotzek Award for severe weather research

January 21, 2026

Erin Murphy

Altoona English professor publishes essay on catalog poems, collaboration

January 20, 2026

Man in white coat and safety glasses studies carboys in lab

Center for Critical Minerals director receives high honor at alma mater

January 20, 2026

Mixed-media artwork of a sea turtle entangled in plastic bags and debris, highlighting ocean pollution and harm to marine life.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

Two men and a woman, casually dressed stand in front of a monitor displaying graphs, maps and statistics

Penn State Smeal offers Master of Applied AI for Business Transformation program

January 20, 2026

A Penn State Behrend student-athlete photographs a baseball game from the side of the field.

Behrend student-athlete finds new focus after injury

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

Tammy Divens holds up a piece of paper in front of a classroom with a student sitting at a table in front

Shenango occupational therapy teaching professor named a Fulbright Specialist

January 20, 2026

a diploma showing the PSU seal

From data to design: Pennsylvanians shape new futures through online learning

January 20, 2026

Beth Johnson, wearing suit, smiles at camera

Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science

January 16, 2026

woman standing under wooden arbor with flowers

Internship, hands-on experience makes business bloom for Abington student

January 16, 2026

Students and staff mingle in front of tables and large screens saying "CommunENTI"

CommunENTI event welcomes students interested in entrepreneurship

January 16, 2026

Engineering students present their research before a small audience.

Students showcase climate-resilient power system designs at symposium

January 16, 2026

Person smiles at the camera.

Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease

January 16, 2026

SIA students participate in a global crisis simulation conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Army War College.

Penn State School of International Affairs launches new master's degree program

January 15, 2026

Global Learning Summer Institute & Faculty Fellows Program participant smiling.

Apply now for Global Learning Summer Institute and Faculty Fellows Program

January 15, 2026

Photo of three people digging in the desert with a portrait of a person superimposed in the top right corner

New funding supports research on soil microbiomes and their resilience to change

January 15, 2026

Headshot of Ran Shorrer wearing blue sportcoat and shirt

Economics professor Ran Shorrer receives Market Design Impact Award

January 14, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor receives second 'Best Microfiction' honor

January 14, 2026

A student researcher talking to a faculty member. Superimposed onto the image are the words "Student Engagement and Research Expo 2026," followed by the Penn State New Kensington logo.

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

Danielle Guth sitting on stone at Penn State Brandwywine

Deaf, hard-of-hearing children’s adversity influences adult health, study finds

January 14, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

Penn State Blue Band's first female drum major, Ellie Sheehan, and Blue Sapphire, Mackenzie Bronk on field in Beaver Stadium

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine with a light dusting of snow on top.

Penn State western campuses open new degree programs to meet workforce demand

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

Penn State Behrend alumna Melissa "Roo" Kojancie poses with colorful birds in an exhibit space at the Erie Zoo, where she is the new president and CEO.

Behrend alumna is new president and CEO of Erie Zoo

January 13, 2026

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Dean Clarence Lang and Associate Dean Mark Morrisson (center back) with students wearing navy shirts that read “I love Liberal Arts” stand in front of a bulletin board that reads “I love Liberal Arts” in Sparks Building.

'Love Liberal Arts' Week begins Feb. 9

January 30, 2026

A young man and a young woman demonstrate an experiment to make bouncy balls

Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

B4U logo with crop sciences and pharmaceuticals options

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

Illustration featuring outline of Pennsylvania, campus location markers, and compass

Change-of-campus program Penn State Pathways launches this spring

January 30, 2026

A person points at a monitor screen displaying information related to her team's project, as a team member looks on in the background.

Learning Factory announces fall 2025 showcase winners

January 30, 2026

Blue graphic with names of the Keesler Graham Early Career Professorship awardees: Katie Burkhouse and Yogasudha Veturi

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic

Penn State Dickinson Law continues impactful community work in immigration law

January 29, 2026

Katie McLaughlin poses for the camera in front of the American flag

Penn State alumna helps shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture

January 29, 2026

Headshot photo of Shirley Clark, acting director of Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Harrisburg faculty member named American Society of Civil Engineers fellow

January 29, 2026

Seven members of the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council pose with arms around each other behind a table filled with two large cakes and cake slices at LAUC’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration.

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council continues 50th anniversary celebration

January 29, 2026

Sai Anurag Sudagauni demonstrates 3D scanning technology for two student participants.

Student Technology Advisory Representatives group seeks members

January 29, 2026

Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion, with a projected image of a circle of chairs in a library behind them.

Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

A photo of Jennifer Breese standing inside a lobby at PGH InfoSec Day.

Jennifer Breese named 2025-26 IST Statewide Faculty Member of the Year

January 29, 2026

Picture of small Nittany Lion cutout holding a globe with a city skyline in the background.

Penn State Global, Fox Graduate School announce graduate student travel grants

January 28, 2026

Linda Rhen

Harrisburg faculty member named Teacher Educator of the Year

January 28, 2026

A photo of Smeal faculty member Akhil Kumar and senior student Om Dobariya standing shoulder to shoulder in suits and ties

Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts

January 28, 2026

Tracy Halmi, an associated teaching professor of chemistry, stands near equipment in a Penn State Behrend chemistry lab.

‘Slide-over’ chemistry course offers students new support

January 27, 2026

Annie Taylor

Distance-learning expert elected to leadership post for professional association

January 27, 2026

Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment, one institute, one world

Institute of Energy and the Environment welcomes 15 new faculty members

January 27, 2026

Outdoor scene of Penn State Berks in the fall

Penn State Berks announces fall 2025 dean’s list

January 27, 2026

Heidi Biggs has shoulder-length hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt with a decorative collar pin.

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

January 27, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 2026

Graduate student points to her poster while speaking with a judge at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto Chief Student Affairs Officer Jay Arcuri presents award winner Mary Jo Stevenson with her plague and parking sign

Penn State Mont Alto employees recognized for campus impact

January 26, 2026

Two zebrafish with blue and gold stripes swim in a laboratory tank near a glass tube.

Penn State Altoona debuts RISE series highlighting faculty-student research

January 26, 2026

Headshot of Ye Sul Park

Recent art education alum wins national award for doctoral research

January 26, 2026

student seen through open bookshelf looking at book

University Libraries spring 2026 virtual, hybrid events support student success

January 23, 2026

Tomisha Pierce stands at the front of a room holding a microphone, smiling as she presents to an audience seated at tables during the Penn State Greater Allegheny Internship Showcase.

Greater Allegheny social work student advocates for youth services in internship

January 23, 2026

Adviser and student looking at computer

Starfish early indicators progress survey open Jan. 26-Feb. 4

January 23, 2026

A group of 31 people stand in front of four rows of raised seating during the LCAP Town Hall Conference of Parties in Harrisburg

Local Climate Action Program drives measurable statewide climate leadership

January 23, 2026

Audience members listen to a lecture from Michael Green

‘Explorations’ Emeritus Academy Lecture Series announces spring 2026 schedule

January 22, 2026

Barron Owusu wears a suit while sitting on a bright orange chair in front of plants.

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

Two researchers looking at something on the forest floor.

College of Ag Sciences awards bridge funding for global research collaborations

January 22, 2026

Rural Health director re-appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Affairs

January 21, 2026

Ken Shelton

Educational tech innovator Ken Shelton to deliver 2026 TLT Symposium keynote

January 21, 2026

Woman with curly blonde hair and glasses.

Bellisario College faculty member pairs passion, preparation to help students

January 21, 2026

Laurence Orji with a Penn State Abington sign behind him

Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange

January 21, 2026

Illustration of bright light on planet horizon with words "Unexpected pairing addressing big questions"

Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24

January 21, 2026

a plaque that reads Schreyer honors college 1997

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student award winners

January 21, 2026

Meteorology Yvette Richardson accepts award

Meteorology professor earns Nikolai Dotzek Award for severe weather research

January 21, 2026

Erin Murphy

Altoona English professor publishes essay on catalog poems, collaboration

January 20, 2026

Man in white coat and safety glasses studies carboys in lab

Center for Critical Minerals director receives high honor at alma mater

January 20, 2026

Mixed-media artwork of a sea turtle entangled in plastic bags and debris, highlighting ocean pollution and harm to marine life.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

Two men and a woman, casually dressed stand in front of a monitor displaying graphs, maps and statistics

Penn State Smeal offers Master of Applied AI for Business Transformation program

January 20, 2026

A Penn State Behrend student-athlete photographs a baseball game from the side of the field.

Behrend student-athlete finds new focus after injury

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

Tammy Divens holds up a piece of paper in front of a classroom with a student sitting at a table in front

Shenango occupational therapy teaching professor named a Fulbright Specialist

January 20, 2026

a diploma showing the PSU seal

From data to design: Pennsylvanians shape new futures through online learning

January 20, 2026

Beth Johnson, wearing suit, smiles at camera

Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science

January 16, 2026

woman standing under wooden arbor with flowers

Internship, hands-on experience makes business bloom for Abington student

January 16, 2026

Students and staff mingle in front of tables and large screens saying "CommunENTI"

CommunENTI event welcomes students interested in entrepreneurship

January 16, 2026

Engineering students present their research before a small audience.

Students showcase climate-resilient power system designs at symposium

January 16, 2026

Person smiles at the camera.

Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease

January 16, 2026

SIA students participate in a global crisis simulation conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Army War College.

Penn State School of International Affairs launches new master's degree program

January 15, 2026

Global Learning Summer Institute & Faculty Fellows Program participant smiling.

Apply now for Global Learning Summer Institute and Faculty Fellows Program

January 15, 2026

Photo of three people digging in the desert with a portrait of a person superimposed in the top right corner

New funding supports research on soil microbiomes and their resilience to change

January 15, 2026

Headshot of Ran Shorrer wearing blue sportcoat and shirt

Economics professor Ran Shorrer receives Market Design Impact Award

January 14, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor receives second 'Best Microfiction' honor

January 14, 2026

A student researcher talking to a faculty member. Superimposed onto the image are the words "Student Engagement and Research Expo 2026," followed by the Penn State New Kensington logo.

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

Danielle Guth sitting on stone at Penn State Brandwywine

Deaf, hard-of-hearing children’s adversity influences adult health, study finds

January 14, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

Penn State Blue Band's first female drum major, Ellie Sheehan, and Blue Sapphire, Mackenzie Bronk on field in Beaver Stadium

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine with a light dusting of snow on top.

Penn State western campuses open new degree programs to meet workforce demand

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

Penn State Behrend alumna Melissa "Roo" Kojancie poses with colorful birds in an exhibit space at the Erie Zoo, where she is the new president and CEO.

Behrend alumna is new president and CEO of Erie Zoo

January 13, 2026

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