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How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

A large factory emitting smoke into the air

Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact

November 05, 2024

Penn State hosting community engagement and applied research symposium Nov. 7–8

October 23, 2024

Brennan poses with the medal for a photo

Penn State professor awarded UNESCO Janusz Korczak Jubilee Medal

October 18, 2024

Penn State named site for World Food Forum Youth Food Lab

October 18, 2024

Sizhuo Chen EEEPI seminar

Doctoral candidate to discuss high wildfire-risk zones effect on property values

October 15, 2024

'Stories from the Field' returns with new sessions for fall 2024

October 09, 2024

Josh Reed EEEPI Oct 16 seminar

Reed to discuss rational addiction to ultra-processed food on Oct. 16

October 09, 2024

Microgreens growing in a greenhouse

New project to support microgreens producers with risk management education

October 08, 2024

USDA grant to support summer research experiences for undergraduates

October 04, 2024

Karen Fisher-Vanden

Climate change researcher appointed to federal program advisory committee

September 30, 2024

Village on Alaskan coast

New project to support, learn from Indigenous communities facing climate change

September 25, 2024

Two rows of people stand in front of Old Main.

Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

September 12, 2024

"I Voted" sticker spool on white surface

Quick guide aimed at educating public about Pennsylvania election process

August 29, 2024

Group of people standing in a line

College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference

August 26, 2024

Students from the GOALS program lined up in Belize for the camera

Program awarded $750,000 to train future educators in global food security

August 22, 2024

Penn State students awarded USDA pre-doctoral fellowships for research

August 19, 2024

Grants will provide real-world learning experiences for College of Ag students

July 30, 2024

Head shot of Dave Abler

Abler named head of Ag Department of Economics, Sociology, and Education

July 15, 2024

PSU Italy group

College of Ag Sciences students explore Italian viticulture with alumni support

July 10, 2024

Close up photo of various vegetables

American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic

July 08, 2024

Woman making paper

Penn State students’ project designed to uplift Nepal and protect wildlife

June 26, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

A child and an adult laughing and knitting

Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference slated for July 10-12 in Lancaster

May 31, 2024

Person wearing a suit

Jeffrey Hyde returns to take the reins for Penn State Extension

May 30, 2024

An apple resting on a stack of books on a desk next to ABC blocks

Virtual training may be an effective, cost-efficient option for child educators

May 24, 2024

Industry fellowship provides real-world experience for doctoral student

May 16, 2024

Aerial view of Alaskan wilderness including forest and a river

Many people in the Arctic are staying put despite climate change, study reports

May 09, 2024

Charlene Paquette

Paquette receives academic advising award from College of Agricultural Sciences

May 08, 2024

Ag Springboard winners

Project to improve cropping named 2024 Ag Springboard pitch contest winner

April 18, 2024

Climate Solutions Accelerator

Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops

April 18, 2024

Three adults carrying bundles of sticks on their heads and walking away from the camera in Africa

Climate change may affect kinship care patterns in Africa

April 17, 2024

Webinar to address community engagement, equitable development

April 12, 2024

goals student program

Immersion experience offers lessons for aspiring agriscience teachers

April 11, 2024

Course in College of Ag Sciences expands to add focus on human and animal health

March 21, 2024

Teaching excellence recognized in College of Agricultural Sciences

March 07, 2024

Solar panels lined up in a grassy field

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases

February 12, 2024

A collage featuring headshots from the three speakers

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2024 lineup

February 07, 2024

Fruits and veggies arranged on a table next to a cutting board

Supplementing financial aid with education may benefit SNAP recipients

February 02, 2024

A man standing in front of a colorful painting of a child

Ukrainian youth researchers collaborate in multi-site refugee program

January 31, 2024

Illustration of two people with boxes and a van

Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks

January 12, 2024

Six people posing with the lion shrine.

Penn State agricultural teacher education program receives national award

December 18, 2023

Penn State senior aims to create positive impact through agricultural education

December 07, 2023

Research Awards College of Ag Sciences

College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements

November 21, 2023

Sustainable community concept design

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

November 06, 2023

Four apples lined up on a wooden table

Convincing consumers to love ‘imperfect’ foods with new USDA grant

October 30, 2023

Trip to Uganda has a profound impact on Penn State graduate student

October 27, 2023

Close up of the TikTok icon on a smartphone screen

TikTok may help farmers cultivate empathy around climate change

October 04, 2023

Headshots of Katie Chriest and Doug Swanson combined in one image

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with fall lineup

October 02, 2023

The Penn State researchers pose with other presenters and attendees of the workshop in Ghana

Penn State researchers explore how gender affects agriculture in Ghana

September 05, 2023

One black and white cow and one brown and white cow in a field looking at the camera

Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand milk production, affect water quality

August 29, 2023

Mattew Kaplan at the ceremony receiving the award

Kaplan named ‘International Ambassador’ at Intergenerational Ambassador Awards

July 11, 2023

Penn State Global announces Collaboration Program awards with Monash University

June 28, 2023

Landscape photo of a mountain rage experiencing a forest fire

Climate disasters, traumatic events have long-term impacts on youths' academics

June 28, 2023

students standing around a sign, woods visible in the background

'Teach Ag' students in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences build community ties

June 15, 2023

spotted lanternfly on vines

Penn State Extension launches spotted lanternfly survey for the 2023 season

June 06, 2023

Brown and Hartness

Student groups win top prizes at 2023 Ag Springboard pitch contest

June 06, 2023

Fact sheets provide new insights into agritourism and direct sales for US states

June 02, 2023

Aerial view of skyscrapers in Philadelphia, PA

Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect

May 23, 2023

Yngvild Olsen, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), presents about how fentanyl is driving overdose deaths.

Annual substance use conference examines stigma, opioid crisis

May 10, 2023

Rows of short crops growing in a field

Analysis of U.S. farms offers clearer, more nuanced picture for policymakers

May 08, 2023

Students present their posters at the Gamma Sigma Delta Research Expo

Students learn about science, and themselves, conducting undergraduate research

May 08, 2023

Agribusiness management student excels in PepsiCo internship

April 24, 2023

Photo of hand holding a red apple

Low use of nutrition labels contributes to health disparities in China

April 20, 2023

Princeton economist will present M.E. John Memorial Lecture on March 24

March 13, 2023

A young girl hugging her grandmother while they both smile

Personal connections matter to families taking care of kin during opioid crisis

March 07, 2023

Latest News

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How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

A large factory emitting smoke into the air

Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact

November 05, 2024

Penn State hosting community engagement and applied research symposium Nov. 7–8

October 23, 2024

Brennan poses with the medal for a photo

Penn State professor awarded UNESCO Janusz Korczak Jubilee Medal

October 18, 2024

Penn State named site for World Food Forum Youth Food Lab

October 18, 2024

Sizhuo Chen EEEPI seminar

Doctoral candidate to discuss high wildfire-risk zones effect on property values

October 15, 2024

'Stories from the Field' returns with new sessions for fall 2024

October 09, 2024

Josh Reed EEEPI Oct 16 seminar

Reed to discuss rational addiction to ultra-processed food on Oct. 16

October 09, 2024

Microgreens growing in a greenhouse

New project to support microgreens producers with risk management education

October 08, 2024

USDA grant to support summer research experiences for undergraduates

October 04, 2024

Karen Fisher-Vanden

Climate change researcher appointed to federal program advisory committee

September 30, 2024

Village on Alaskan coast

New project to support, learn from Indigenous communities facing climate change

September 25, 2024

Two rows of people stand in front of Old Main.

Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

September 12, 2024

"I Voted" sticker spool on white surface

Quick guide aimed at educating public about Pennsylvania election process

August 29, 2024

Group of people standing in a line

College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference

August 26, 2024

Students from the GOALS program lined up in Belize for the camera

Program awarded $750,000 to train future educators in global food security

August 22, 2024

Penn State students awarded USDA pre-doctoral fellowships for research

August 19, 2024

Grants will provide real-world learning experiences for College of Ag students

July 30, 2024

Head shot of Dave Abler

Abler named head of Ag Department of Economics, Sociology, and Education

July 15, 2024

PSU Italy group

College of Ag Sciences students explore Italian viticulture with alumni support

July 10, 2024

Close up photo of various vegetables

American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic

July 08, 2024

Woman making paper

Penn State students’ project designed to uplift Nepal and protect wildlife

June 26, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

A child and an adult laughing and knitting

Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference slated for July 10-12 in Lancaster

May 31, 2024

Person wearing a suit

Jeffrey Hyde returns to take the reins for Penn State Extension

May 30, 2024

An apple resting on a stack of books on a desk next to ABC blocks

Virtual training may be an effective, cost-efficient option for child educators

May 24, 2024

Industry fellowship provides real-world experience for doctoral student

May 16, 2024

Aerial view of Alaskan wilderness including forest and a river

Many people in the Arctic are staying put despite climate change, study reports

May 09, 2024

Charlene Paquette

Paquette receives academic advising award from College of Agricultural Sciences

May 08, 2024

Ag Springboard winners

Project to improve cropping named 2024 Ag Springboard pitch contest winner

April 18, 2024

Climate Solutions Accelerator

Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops

April 18, 2024

Three adults carrying bundles of sticks on their heads and walking away from the camera in Africa

Climate change may affect kinship care patterns in Africa

April 17, 2024

Webinar to address community engagement, equitable development

April 12, 2024

goals student program

Immersion experience offers lessons for aspiring agriscience teachers

April 11, 2024

Course in College of Ag Sciences expands to add focus on human and animal health

March 21, 2024

Teaching excellence recognized in College of Agricultural Sciences

March 07, 2024

Solar panels lined up in a grassy field

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases

February 12, 2024

A collage featuring headshots from the three speakers

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2024 lineup

February 07, 2024

Fruits and veggies arranged on a table next to a cutting board

Supplementing financial aid with education may benefit SNAP recipients

February 02, 2024

A man standing in front of a colorful painting of a child

Ukrainian youth researchers collaborate in multi-site refugee program

January 31, 2024

Illustration of two people with boxes and a van

Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks

January 12, 2024

Six people posing with the lion shrine.

Penn State agricultural teacher education program receives national award

December 18, 2023

Penn State senior aims to create positive impact through agricultural education

December 07, 2023

Research Awards College of Ag Sciences

College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements

November 21, 2023

Sustainable community concept design

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

November 06, 2023

Four apples lined up on a wooden table

Convincing consumers to love ‘imperfect’ foods with new USDA grant

October 30, 2023

Trip to Uganda has a profound impact on Penn State graduate student

October 27, 2023

Close up of the TikTok icon on a smartphone screen

TikTok may help farmers cultivate empathy around climate change

October 04, 2023

Headshots of Katie Chriest and Doug Swanson combined in one image

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with fall lineup

October 02, 2023

The Penn State researchers pose with other presenters and attendees of the workshop in Ghana

Penn State researchers explore how gender affects agriculture in Ghana

September 05, 2023

One black and white cow and one brown and white cow in a field looking at the camera

Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand milk production, affect water quality

August 29, 2023

Mattew Kaplan at the ceremony receiving the award

Kaplan named ‘International Ambassador’ at Intergenerational Ambassador Awards

July 11, 2023

Penn State Global announces Collaboration Program awards with Monash University

June 28, 2023

Landscape photo of a mountain rage experiencing a forest fire

Climate disasters, traumatic events have long-term impacts on youths' academics

June 28, 2023

students standing around a sign, woods visible in the background

'Teach Ag' students in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences build community ties

June 15, 2023

spotted lanternfly on vines

Penn State Extension launches spotted lanternfly survey for the 2023 season

June 06, 2023

Brown and Hartness

Student groups win top prizes at 2023 Ag Springboard pitch contest

June 06, 2023

Fact sheets provide new insights into agritourism and direct sales for US states

June 02, 2023

Aerial view of skyscrapers in Philadelphia, PA

Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect

May 23, 2023

Yngvild Olsen, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), presents about how fentanyl is driving overdose deaths.

Annual substance use conference examines stigma, opioid crisis

May 10, 2023

Rows of short crops growing in a field

Analysis of U.S. farms offers clearer, more nuanced picture for policymakers

May 08, 2023

Students present their posters at the Gamma Sigma Delta Research Expo

Students learn about science, and themselves, conducting undergraduate research

May 08, 2023

Agribusiness management student excels in PepsiCo internship

April 24, 2023

Photo of hand holding a red apple

Low use of nutrition labels contributes to health disparities in China

April 20, 2023

Princeton economist will present M.E. John Memorial Lecture on March 24

March 13, 2023

A young girl hugging her grandmother while they both smile

Personal connections matter to families taking care of kin during opioid crisis

March 07, 2023

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