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Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

Gallery wall with Dreaming American Futures Invitational 250 text beside a colorful abstract painting.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in new Palmer Museum of Art exhibition

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

The word Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm scrambled on a red background

Art instructor's analog collage series explores human expression, info overload

June 18, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Black and white drawing of numerous square tiles in columns reading "hate alphabet"

Art professor to exhibit works at halfway point of decade-long drawing project

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

A young Black man in glasses stands in front of a painting of a Black woman wearing a turban.

Gallery@104 selects winners in spring/summer 2026 exhibition

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

Group of people pose on steps in front of three small facade panels—one with a green door and mural, one with a red door and brick pattern, and one with a white door and black‑and‑white collage—set outdoors on grass.

Architecture students collaborate with Morgan State students for installation

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Film poster with man looking out off a rooftop

Faculty member's documentary to premiere during festival at TCL Chinese Theatre

May 22, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

Ben Fehl, Joseph Cusumano and Sarah Zappe posing for a photo in front of various artworks

Leonhard Center and Bellefonte Art Museum seek submissions for art exhibition

May 20, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

We Are! Takeover at Hersheypark on June 6

Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

May 18, 2026

A split image showing sculptural packaging and a small bottle with a desert landscape design on the left, and a magazine cover titled “Psyche” featuring a person lying on papers on the right.

Graphic design student work recognized in international talent competition

May 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

A man in a sports jacket stands in a dimly lit office with movie posters on the wall and a bookshelf in the background.

Faculty member helps students find their voice through filmmaking

May 15, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes book of new and selected poems

May 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Photo of a ledger book written in Yiddish and an embroidered Torah mantel, part of the

Penn State senior's archival project preserves Pennsylvania Jewish history

May 08, 2026

Book explores use of genre fiction to promote rise of modern occult movement

May 08, 2026

collage image of 8 smiling, seated student workers being interviewed

Libraries jobs, internships provide valuable hands-on student experience

May 08, 2026

Kate Bean EVMC Gigi Award Recipient

Bryce Jordan Center marketing director earns highest honor in live event industry

May 07, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new editors for the Chaucer Review

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to host free summer dance classes for adults

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

An art installation made with a collection of found materials such as wood, metal and fabric

School of Visual Arts’ Sustainable Studio offers May workshops at Irish gallery

May 06, 2026

Penn State University Press announces two department staffing changes

May 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors explore kid-friendly horror on podcast episode

May 05, 2026

'The Weight' by Melissa Mendes wins 2026 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

May 04, 2026

Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026–27 Penn State Laureate

May 01, 2026

A student's painting on a desk, with paint and paintbrushes to the side of the artwork

'Artistic Gems from the Past' exhibit coming to Friedman Art Gallery

April 30, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

Gallery wall with Dreaming American Futures Invitational 250 text beside a colorful abstract painting.

Penn State Altoona professor featured in new Palmer Museum of Art exhibition

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

The word Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm scrambled on a red background

Art instructor's analog collage series explores human expression, info overload

June 18, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

Black and white drawing of numerous square tiles in columns reading "hate alphabet"

Art professor to exhibit works at halfway point of decade-long drawing project

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker BT Meza

June 15, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

A young Black man in glasses stands in front of a painting of a Black woman wearing a turban.

Gallery@104 selects winners in spring/summer 2026 exhibition

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

A photo portrait of an elderly white man with grey hair and glasses and an elderly white woman with dark hair and glasses

$11.75 million gift to benefit Palmer Museum and Office of Undergraduate Education

May 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

Group of people pose on steps in front of three small facade panels—one with a green door and mural, one with a red door and brick pattern, and one with a white door and black‑and‑white collage—set outdoors on grass.

Architecture students collaborate with Morgan State students for installation

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Film poster with man looking out off a rooftop

Faculty member's documentary to premiere during festival at TCL Chinese Theatre

May 22, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

Ben Fehl, Joseph Cusumano and Sarah Zappe posing for a photo in front of various artworks

Leonhard Center and Bellefonte Art Museum seek submissions for art exhibition

May 20, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

We Are! Takeover at Hersheypark on June 6

Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

May 18, 2026

A split image showing sculptural packaging and a small bottle with a desert landscape design on the left, and a magazine cover titled “Psyche” featuring a person lying on papers on the right.

Graphic design student work recognized in international talent competition

May 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

A man in a sports jacket stands in a dimly lit office with movie posters on the wall and a bookshelf in the background.

Faculty member helps students find their voice through filmmaking

May 15, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes book of new and selected poems

May 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Photo of a ledger book written in Yiddish and an embroidered Torah mantel, part of the

Penn State senior's archival project preserves Pennsylvania Jewish history

May 08, 2026

Book explores use of genre fiction to promote rise of modern occult movement

May 08, 2026

collage image of 8 smiling, seated student workers being interviewed

Libraries jobs, internships provide valuable hands-on student experience

May 08, 2026

Kate Bean EVMC Gigi Award Recipient

Bryce Jordan Center marketing director earns highest honor in live event industry

May 07, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new editors for the Chaucer Review

May 07, 2026

A composite image of headshots of four School of Theatre alumni

‘One Night on Broadway' takes Centre Stage with Penn State Theatre alumni

May 07, 2026

Dancer practices at a ballet barre with one leg extended behind in a studio with large windows and reflected floor light

Penn State Altoona to host free summer dance classes for adults

May 06, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

An art installation made with a collection of found materials such as wood, metal and fabric

School of Visual Arts’ Sustainable Studio offers May workshops at Irish gallery

May 06, 2026

Penn State University Press announces two department staffing changes

May 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors explore kid-friendly horror on podcast episode

May 05, 2026

'The Weight' by Melissa Mendes wins 2026 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

May 04, 2026

Altoona professor and poet Erin Murphy named 2026–27 Penn State Laureate

May 01, 2026

A student's painting on a desk, with paint and paintbrushes to the side of the artwork

'Artistic Gems from the Past' exhibit coming to Friedman Art Gallery

April 30, 2026

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