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Keystone News Summit set to address challenges facing local journalism

March 21, 2025

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Award-winning journalist set as Bellisario College spring commencement speaker

March 18, 2025

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Penn State professor earns national Deutschmann Award for Excellence in Research

March 13, 2025

Bellisario College names Allison Saras director of development

February 03, 2025

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Faculty member's documentary wins second major international award

December 13, 2024

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Alumnus cultivates local film community, encourages creativity in Happy Valley

October 30, 2024

Centre Film Festival returns for sixth year with 200 films, variety of styles

October 28, 2024

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More user control may help ease negative reactions to ads on voice assistants

October 24, 2024

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One of Southeast’s top festivals to feature Penn State faculty member's film

October 16, 2024

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Gift from alumnus supports Dean's Excellence Fund in Bellisario College

October 14, 2024

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Penn State alumna driven by helpful mindset named to PRWeek’s 40 Under 40

September 26, 2024

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Students producing stream of Penn State Homecoming parade ready for opportunity

September 25, 2024

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Penn State student work earns five first-place awards at Mid-Atlantic Emmys

September 23, 2024

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Alumni, contributors honored by Bellisario College Alumni Society Board

September 10, 2024

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After Penn State success, alumna ‘on the verge of seeing my fullest potential’

August 12, 2024

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Faculty member, alumnus co-author book about the history of U.S. journalism

August 04, 2024

Bellisario College student marshal appreciates opportunities and what’s next

July 24, 2024

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Alum’s first book offers ‘street level’ insights, solutions to gun violence

July 08, 2024

Award-winning filmmaker, TV writer selected to lead Penn State Hollywood Program

June 24, 2024

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Hard-working professor ends career that made an impact from coast to coast

June 21, 2024

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Penn State chapter of Association for Women in Sports Media earns national award

June 18, 2024

Alumnus authors children’s book that encourages belonging and values teachers

May 29, 2024

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Penn State entrant earns spot in Hearst Program’s national championship

May 27, 2024

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Bellisario College honors faculty and staff for consistent excellence

May 02, 2024

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Baseball field, film festival among venues to show faculty member's documentary

April 30, 2024

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Six standout students selected as Bellisario College commencement marshals

April 23, 2024

Women's World Cup champion to present Bellisario College commencement address

April 16, 2024

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Alumna, a longtime Associated Press veteran, to present Oweida Lecture

April 10, 2024

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Accomplished advertising and public relations alumni earn awards for success

April 09, 2024

2024 Page Center Award honorees

Honorees at 2024 Page Center Awards say: Be informed. Be authentic. Speak up.

March 26, 2024

2024 Page Center honorees

Ursula Burns, Sanjay Gupta, Kelly McGinnis headline annual Page Center Awards

February 12, 2024

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Alumna makes the most of every day, and of every show she produces at CBS Sports

December 21, 2023

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Alumnus, an award-winning war correspondent, writes about a more personal battle

December 11, 2023

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Screenings, Q&A sessions set for debut of alum’s award-winning film

November 06, 2023

Festival to honor Penn State alum Gerry Abrams with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 20, 2023

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U.S. News Media Literacy Week kicks off with on-campus event

October 17, 2023

Bellisario College alumni award winners, 2023

Alumni, contributors recognized by Bellisario College Alumni Society Board

October 17, 2023

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Centre Film Festival returns Oct. 30-Nov. 5 with ‘something for everyone’

October 16, 2023

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Parade offers real-life experience for students, serves alumni and friends

October 11, 2023

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Award-winning journalists to present during annual Foster-Foreman Conference

October 04, 2023

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Alumni visits, celebration and parade highlight Homecoming in Bellisario College

October 04, 2023

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Curley Center marks 20 years with visit from award-winning ESPN alum, reception

September 27, 2023

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Alumnus to discuss award-winning NFL Films career and recent book

September 19, 2023

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Recent Bellisario College graduate is building influence at Disney

September 08, 2023

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Todd Blackledge scheduled to open Football Fridays on campus Sept. 1

August 22, 2023

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Estate gift creates 'Transformative Experiences Fund' in Bellisario College

August 18, 2023

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Penn State Global Alumni Spotlight: Pooja Mallipamula

July 24, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers’ feature honored at International New York Film Festival

July 03, 2023

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Creative, inventive Penn State alum completes innovative first feature film

June 06, 2023

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Presentation about Penn State Human Rights Initiative to be held in Colorado

May 17, 2023

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Ad/public relations students earn Penn State 'first' in national competition

May 08, 2023

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Deans’ Excellence Awards honor faculty, staff in Bellisario College

April 24, 2023

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Scooping soon: Bellisario College Chocolate Pretzel Crunch joins flavor lineup

April 19, 2023

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Alumnus Sadusky to present commencement address for Bellisario College

March 29, 2023

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Students, faculty member earn accolades at BEA Festival of Media Arts

February 21, 2023

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Successful alumnus embraces opportunities to mentor, support others

February 20, 2023

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Students behind THON livestream embrace opportunity, responsibility

February 14, 2023

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Alumna, honored among Forbes 30 Under 30, credits support as key to her success

February 06, 2023

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Holocaust education, antisemitism talk set at one of Pa.'s oldest synagogues

January 26, 2023

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Faculty member's film makes world premiere Jan. 18 in New York City

January 13, 2023

Author’s Penn State-inspired character makes last appearance in ‘Early Grave’

January 04, 2023

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Student-driven contest entry earns national praise for Penn State PR program

December 14, 2022

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Festival to honor Penn State alumnus Stan Lathan with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 19, 2022

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Podcast, series of events highlight week celebrating news literacy

October 18, 2022

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Motivated communications students ready to produce Homecoming parade livestream

October 18, 2022

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University launches news literacy initiative to serve students, the commonwealth

October 11, 2022

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