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Virtual records management training session scheduled for May 12

April 23, 2026

Exterior photo of the Shields Building in the summer

New tools to help students, advisers track degrees and plan path to graduation 

April 22, 2026

Diane and Mike Katzaman

Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability

April 22, 2026

A man wearing a suit stands in front of a door that reads "House of Representatives."

World Campus sends students to participate in Capital Day for first time

April 22, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Ron Christy, who is wearing a blue sport jacket and a blue and white checked shirt.

Adamsbridge’s Ron Christy joins Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board

April 21, 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 Outstanding Office Professional Award

April 21, 2026

Perry Stambaugh with his hand up against a tree

Pa. state rep., Penn State alum honors father’s legacy with Ag Sciences scholarship

April 20, 2026

Large group of Penn State students and staff posed on the Pennsylvania Capitol staircase for a group photo.

Penn State students urge lawmakers to boost state funding at Capital Day

April 20, 2026

Employees, managers reminded of updated review cycle; complete evaluations by June 30

April 17, 2026

A portrait of Becky and Matt Totzke, who created an endowment to support nursing students at Penn State Behrend

Gift creates new scholarships for Behrend nursing students

April 17, 2026

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Election of trustees by alumni open April 20 to May 7

April 17, 2026

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Head of Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet May 7-8 at University Park

April 16, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

April 15, 2026

Preliminary APPR recommendations available for review, community feedback

April 14, 2026

Troy S. Thornton

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

April 13, 2026

Employees reminded of access rights, reporting obligations related to OSHA

April 13, 2026

Headshot of Dave Vanness

David Vanness appointed senior associate dean of Fox Graduate School

April 13, 2026

Armillary Sphere Outside Old Main on Penn State's University Park Campus.

Course questionnaires now open for anonymous feedback

April 13, 2026

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Penn State launches effort to increase efficiency in background check process 

April 10, 2026

Side view of Lion Shrine

Search underway for first director of the University Ombuds Office at Penn State

April 10, 2026

USAC logo

USAC listening sessions aim to gather insight on staff experience

April 09, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

Woskob family’s philanthropic legacy grows with latest $1M commitment

April 09, 2026

Faculty Senate continues updating grade-related policies; passes election nominees 

April 08, 2026

Abstract image of lab equipment

Six seed funding opportunities to support Commonwealth Campus faculty research

April 07, 2026

A student works in a biochemistry lab, inside a fume hood.

Behrend’s new strategic plan deepens commitment to Open-Lab learning

April 07, 2026

Students gather in a campus atrium around an advocacy table with a balloon arch.

Penn Staters encouraged to advocate during Capital Day events 

April 07, 2026

Small thumbnail of Kelly Lynch

Kelley Lynch comes forward with far-reaching gift to enhance student success

April 07, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State seeking proposals for the next phase of Presidential Public Impact Research Awards

April 03, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

Group of students standing shoulder to shoulder in a grand Capitol building.

Student leaders to provide impact stories during Capital Day in Harrisburg

April 02, 2026

Portrait photo of Andrew Peck

Penn State names Andrew Peck as first assistant dean for academic integrity

April 02, 2026

White woman and white man smile while posing for camera

Alumnus William L. Weiner, Jean O. Fitzgerald support Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic

April 01, 2026

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

President Bendapudi receives national ARIS Impact Innovations Award for advancing public impact research

April 01, 2026

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Applications now open for spring 2027 Faculty Affairs Residency program

April 01, 2026

David M. Callejo Pérez

Callejo Pérez to serve as interim regional chancellor for northeast campuses

March 31, 2026

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

Twenty-one Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service

March 31, 2026

Faculty feedback sought to help set strategies for COACHE University Action Plan

March 30, 2026

Penn State Human Resources will be offering free webinars form April 6-10 for Well-Being Week.

Registration open for live webinars focused on employee health and well-being 

March 30, 2026

Penn State announces Follett as new campus store retail operator 

March 30, 2026

View of Old Main from the side and rear, with trees blooming in the spring

Promotion and tenure committee completes review, offers three recommendations

March 30, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

A headshot image of College of EMS Dean Lee Kump

Kump to conclude deanship, legacy marked by new presidential award

March 23, 2026

Penn State Faculty unionization election set for April 1 to May 6

March 23, 2026

Military Mondays

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

March 23, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine, framed by green bushes and trees, with a fresh coating of new snow.

Units launch action plans to address 2025 staff survey results

March 20, 2026

Penn State announces F.N.B. Corp. and its banking subsidiary as official banking, financial services provider

March 20, 2026

Tonya L. Peeples

Engineering Dean Peeples to serve as special adviser to provost on student success

March 19, 2026

Farmer's High School Pillar in back of HUB at Penn State

Penn State launches AI literacy framework to advance University-wide AI literacy initiative

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

Reminder: APPR insight session to take place March 20

March 18, 2026

A headshot image of Emily Metzgar

Emily Metzgar named dean of the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications

March 18, 2026

A statue of a Pennsylvania mountain lion crouched on a rock outcropping

Penn State launches new Assessment Community of Practice

March 17, 2026

Group of professionally dressed students posing on a staircase inside a capitol building.

Capital Day returns April 14 encouraging Penn Staters to support state funding

March 17, 2026

Leigh Ann Haefner headshot

Leigh Ann Haefner named vice chancellor at Penn State Altoona

March 16, 2026

Student walking in front of blooming Eastern redbud trees

Credit by portfolio and exam helps students save time and money

March 13, 2026

A nittany lion statue rests with its paws over a stone ledge on a college campus, with greenery and buildings blurred in the background. An inset headshot in the corner shows a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a dark blazer and smiling against a blue backdrop.

Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny as vice president and chief of staff

March 12, 2026

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome in Harrisburg.

President Bendapudi appears before House Appropriations Committee

March 11, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Bendapudi: Increased state support vital to Penn State’s students, mission

March 10, 2026

Students in protective lab gear gather around a table of vials and flasks

Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections

March 05, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

The Penn State mark against a blue background with the text "Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, schreyerinstitute.psu.edu."

Schreyer Conference on Teaching and Learning set for March 24

March 04, 2026

Academic Portfolio and Program Review update; insight session set for March 20

March 04, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop. 

Leadership insights: President Bendapudi on AI-ready graduates and people-first innovation

March 04, 2026

Penn State Human Resources will be offering free webinars form April 6-10 for Well-Being Week.

Save the Date: Human Resources hosting free ‘Well-Being Week’ webinars April 6-10

March 04, 2026

Katy Larkin

Student conduct association names Larkin 2026 chair of Sexual Misconduct Institute

March 04, 2026

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Virtual records management training session scheduled for May 12

April 23, 2026

Exterior photo of the Shields Building in the summer

New tools to help students, advisers track degrees and plan path to graduation 

April 22, 2026

Diane and Mike Katzaman

Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability

April 22, 2026

A man wearing a suit stands in front of a door that reads "House of Representatives."

World Campus sends students to participate in Capital Day for first time

April 22, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of Ron Christy, who is wearing a blue sport jacket and a blue and white checked shirt.

Adamsbridge’s Ron Christy joins Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board

April 21, 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 Outstanding Office Professional Award

April 21, 2026

Perry Stambaugh with his hand up against a tree

Pa. state rep., Penn State alum honors father’s legacy with Ag Sciences scholarship

April 20, 2026

Large group of Penn State students and staff posed on the Pennsylvania Capitol staircase for a group photo.

Penn State students urge lawmakers to boost state funding at Capital Day

April 20, 2026

Employees, managers reminded of updated review cycle; complete evaluations by June 30

April 17, 2026

A portrait of Becky and Matt Totzke, who created an endowment to support nursing students at Penn State Behrend

Gift creates new scholarships for Behrend nursing students

April 17, 2026

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

Election of trustees by alumni open April 20 to May 7

April 17, 2026

Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds

April 16, 2026

Head of Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet May 7-8 at University Park

April 16, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

April 15, 2026

Preliminary APPR recommendations available for review, community feedback

April 14, 2026

Troy S. Thornton

Ed Equity board chair establishes discretionary fund to advance programming

April 13, 2026

Employees reminded of access rights, reporting obligations related to OSHA

April 13, 2026

Headshot of Dave Vanness

David Vanness appointed senior associate dean of Fox Graduate School

April 13, 2026

Armillary Sphere Outside Old Main on Penn State's University Park Campus.

Course questionnaires now open for anonymous feedback

April 13, 2026

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Penn State launches effort to increase efficiency in background check process 

April 10, 2026

Side view of Lion Shrine

Search underway for first director of the University Ombuds Office at Penn State

April 10, 2026

USAC logo

USAC listening sessions aim to gather insight on staff experience

April 09, 2026

George and Nina Woskob

Woskob family’s philanthropic legacy grows with latest $1M commitment

April 09, 2026

Faculty Senate continues updating grade-related policies; passes election nominees 

April 08, 2026

Abstract image of lab equipment

Six seed funding opportunities to support Commonwealth Campus faculty research

April 07, 2026

A student works in a biochemistry lab, inside a fume hood.

Behrend’s new strategic plan deepens commitment to Open-Lab learning

April 07, 2026

Students gather in a campus atrium around an advocacy table with a balloon arch.

Penn Staters encouraged to advocate during Capital Day events 

April 07, 2026

Small thumbnail of Kelly Lynch

Kelley Lynch comes forward with far-reaching gift to enhance student success

April 07, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State seeking proposals for the next phase of Presidential Public Impact Research Awards

April 03, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

Group of students standing shoulder to shoulder in a grand Capitol building.

Student leaders to provide impact stories during Capital Day in Harrisburg

April 02, 2026

Portrait photo of Andrew Peck

Penn State names Andrew Peck as first assistant dean for academic integrity

April 02, 2026

White woman and white man smile while posing for camera

Alumnus William L. Weiner, Jean O. Fitzgerald support Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic

April 01, 2026

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

President Bendapudi receives national ARIS Impact Innovations Award for advancing public impact research

April 01, 2026

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Applications now open for spring 2027 Faculty Affairs Residency program

April 01, 2026

David M. Callejo Pérez

Callejo Pérez to serve as interim regional chancellor for northeast campuses

March 31, 2026

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

Twenty-one Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service

March 31, 2026

Faculty feedback sought to help set strategies for COACHE University Action Plan

March 30, 2026

Penn State Human Resources will be offering free webinars form April 6-10 for Well-Being Week.

Registration open for live webinars focused on employee health and well-being 

March 30, 2026

Penn State announces Follett as new campus store retail operator 

March 30, 2026

View of Old Main from the side and rear, with trees blooming in the spring

Promotion and tenure committee completes review, offers three recommendations

March 30, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Faculty, alumni gifts establish flexible fund for sociology and criminology

March 30, 2026

A headshot image of College of EMS Dean Lee Kump

Kump to conclude deanship, legacy marked by new presidential award

March 23, 2026

Penn State Faculty unionization election set for April 1 to May 6

March 23, 2026

Military Mondays

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

March 23, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine, framed by green bushes and trees, with a fresh coating of new snow.

Units launch action plans to address 2025 staff survey results

March 20, 2026

Penn State announces F.N.B. Corp. and its banking subsidiary as official banking, financial services provider

March 20, 2026

Tonya L. Peeples

Engineering Dean Peeples to serve as special adviser to provost on student success

March 19, 2026

Farmer's High School Pillar in back of HUB at Penn State

Penn State launches AI literacy framework to advance University-wide AI literacy initiative

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

Reminder: APPR insight session to take place March 20

March 18, 2026

A headshot image of Emily Metzgar

Emily Metzgar named dean of the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications

March 18, 2026

A statue of a Pennsylvania mountain lion crouched on a rock outcropping

Penn State launches new Assessment Community of Practice

March 17, 2026

Group of professionally dressed students posing on a staircase inside a capitol building.

Capital Day returns April 14 encouraging Penn Staters to support state funding

March 17, 2026

Leigh Ann Haefner headshot

Leigh Ann Haefner named vice chancellor at Penn State Altoona

March 16, 2026

Student walking in front of blooming Eastern redbud trees

Credit by portfolio and exam helps students save time and money

March 13, 2026

A nittany lion statue rests with its paws over a stone ledge on a college campus, with greenery and buildings blurred in the background. An inset headshot in the corner shows a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a dark blazer and smiling against a blue backdrop.

Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny as vice president and chief of staff

March 12, 2026

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome in Harrisburg.

President Bendapudi appears before House Appropriations Committee

March 11, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Bendapudi: Increased state support vital to Penn State’s students, mission

March 10, 2026

Students in protective lab gear gather around a table of vials and flasks

Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections

March 05, 2026

Clarence Lang and Jennifer Hamer

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

The Penn State mark against a blue background with the text "Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, schreyerinstitute.psu.edu."

Schreyer Conference on Teaching and Learning set for March 24

March 04, 2026

Academic Portfolio and Program Review update; insight session set for March 20

March 04, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop. 

Leadership insights: President Bendapudi on AI-ready graduates and people-first innovation

March 04, 2026

Penn State Human Resources will be offering free webinars form April 6-10 for Well-Being Week.

Save the Date: Human Resources hosting free ‘Well-Being Week’ webinars April 6-10

March 04, 2026

Katy Larkin

Student conduct association names Larkin 2026 chair of Sexual Misconduct Institute

March 04, 2026

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