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Piazza Center to share research during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 17, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

AT&T to upgrade cellular connectivity experience at Beaver Stadium

September 17, 2026

An historic photo of a group of people in uniform posing for a group photo in front of a building

A century of service: Penn State University Police and Public Safety marks 100 years

September 17, 2026

A graphic representing artificial intelligence

Penn State Altoona professor offers second year of Metabytes AI Lab

September 17, 2026

Black-and-white illustration of a meal with fish, a bowl, glasses, a bottle, bread, and an apple.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Lisa Co

September 17, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Celine Browning

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

Woman stands in front of iconic We Are sign at Penn State

Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir

September 16, 2026

Navy ROTC at POW/MIA vigil

Penn State will honor POW/MIA heroes Sept. 18 with vigil and 21-gun salute

September 16, 2026

"State" section of gate in Beaver Stadium tunnel

Penn State University Police warning football fans about ticket scams

September 16, 2026

Students at the Lion's Pantry pose with palettes of donated goods.

Lion's Pantry to host open houses and virtual panels this fall

September 16, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Two people sitting at desk examining textbook

Penn State Learning ready to support undergraduate students with tutoring

September 16, 2026

Run Hide Fight 1

See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe

September 16, 2026

Penn State Supplier Showcase to be held in September

September 16, 2026

Graduate student finalist presenting at the 2025-26 3MT final round

Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition

September 15, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Lartz Memorial Library exterior with trees, landscaping, and blue sky.

Lartz Memorial Library marks 30 years on Shenango campus with celebration

September 15, 2026

mini pumpkins lined up on a table outside the Student Union

Penn State Brandywine to host Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 2-3

September 15, 2026

Parking Office entrance, University Park, Penn State

Parking, traffic, and transit information for Penn State Football vs. Buffalo

September 15, 2026

Graphic for Penn State Dining Plan

Penn State to update dining plans for 2027-28

September 15, 2026

Headshot of Eli Andrews

‘Using AI in Sustainability Careers’ webinar to be held Sept. 23

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

two women weaving cloth on a table

‘Woven Welcome’ project to bring campus and community together

September 14, 2026

Ellen Wayland-Smith wearing a blue shirt and standing against outdoor backdrop

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

OneDrive best practices to reduce and manage Penn State’s Microsoft 365 storage

September 11, 2026

 Two people kayak on a body of water covered in a film of green growth

Penn State launches new environmental engineering degree program

September 11, 2026

graphic of vertical striped chartlike heart with words Love Data Week above image of outstretched hand and translucent charts hovering above, around

Penn State, Big Ten schools prepare for 2027 Love Data Week contests , events

September 11, 2026

Campus Recreation completes IM Building outdoor tennis court renovations

September 11, 2026

A group of college students gather around a table painting and drawing

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

A collage of photos featuring World Campus students.

Ten paths to a Penn State degree: Celebrating National Online Learning Day

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine at right with blurry red foliage at left.

ICDS Symposium scheduled for Oct. 14

September 11, 2026

Old Main's bell tower lit up gold by the setting sun

Applications open for new Equity Discovery Grant for Excellence seed grant program

September 10, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

Nittany Lion mascot pointing to text reading "Penn State Day"

Prospective students invited to Penn State Day at Berks campus on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

The Dance Team poses for a photo at Homecoming

Penn State Berks to host Family and Homecoming event on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

A close up of small American flags planted in a group in grass.

Photo gallery: Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2026

pile of mini Constitution books

2026 Constitution Day, Voter Registration Day events to be held at Penn State campuses

September 10, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Penn State Scranton to host free community Fall Festival Oct. 8

September 10, 2026

RecRe box in the Lion's Den in the Student Union

Brandywine launches new initiative to modernize student storage solutions

September 10, 2026

Penn State’s Assessment Community of Practice Returns for 2026–27

September 10, 2026

Female student speaking and smiling with employers at the career fair

Fall Career Days returns to University Park campus Sept. 16-17

September 10, 2026

Students interact with a table of resources

R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs

September 10, 2026

A digital graphic featuring white text on a dark blue background. "40K alumni. 40 stories celebrating 40,000 graduates."

World Campus marks 40,000 online graduates with Homecoming celebration

September 10, 2026

Headshots of Britt Wray and Kevin Patel

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Mitch Colver

Dreamery Speaker Series sessions focus on thinking, learning in the age of AI

September 09, 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 open dance classes for adults this fall

September 09, 2026

Photo of someone taking a group photo on a phone

Chaiken Center invites nominations for first-gen awards and scholarship

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

Speakers at Open for Debate - Jamie Harrison and Miranda Devine

Presidential Leadership Academy to host 'Open for Debate: Disagree Better'

September 09, 2026

Students sitting in a circle inside a cabin

Students gain impactful experience in recreation, environmental education

September 08, 2026

A person in the shadow raises their hands in the shape of a diamond in the foreground of a lit "THON" sign

THON 2027 committee member applications now open

September 08, 2026

A farm staff member smiles behind a table of produce.

Feed the People market stand returns this fall

September 08, 2026

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

Emeritus Academy Fall 2026 Lecture Series announced

September 08, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Nittany Lion legend LaVar Arrington brings trademark energy to Roar Tour lineup

September 08, 2026

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

CATA to present transit information sessions for Penn State community

September 08, 2026

Jun Ye, professor of physics and JILA Fellow, UC Boulder

Marker Lectures in Physics set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1

September 04, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Great Insect Fair to feature animal zoo, hands-on learning Sept. 12

September 04, 2026

Liz Covart

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

September 03, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Piazza Center to share research during National Hazing Prevention Week

September 17, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

AT&T to upgrade cellular connectivity experience at Beaver Stadium

September 17, 2026

An historic photo of a group of people in uniform posing for a group photo in front of a building

A century of service: Penn State University Police and Public Safety marks 100 years

September 17, 2026

A graphic representing artificial intelligence

Penn State Altoona professor offers second year of Metabytes AI Lab

September 17, 2026

Black-and-white illustration of a meal with fish, a bowl, glasses, a bottle, bread, and an apple.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Lisa Co

September 17, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork of Celine Browning

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

Woman stands in front of iconic We Are sign at Penn State

Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir

September 16, 2026

Navy ROTC at POW/MIA vigil

Penn State will honor POW/MIA heroes Sept. 18 with vigil and 21-gun salute

September 16, 2026

"State" section of gate in Beaver Stadium tunnel

Penn State University Police warning football fans about ticket scams

September 16, 2026

Students at the Lion's Pantry pose with palettes of donated goods.

Lion's Pantry to host open houses and virtual panels this fall

September 16, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Two people sitting at desk examining textbook

Penn State Learning ready to support undergraduate students with tutoring

September 16, 2026

Run Hide Fight 1

See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe

September 16, 2026

Penn State Supplier Showcase to be held in September

September 16, 2026

Graduate student finalist presenting at the 2025-26 3MT final round

Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition

September 15, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

September 15, 2026

Lartz Memorial Library exterior with trees, landscaping, and blue sky.

Lartz Memorial Library marks 30 years on Shenango campus with celebration

September 15, 2026

mini pumpkins lined up on a table outside the Student Union

Penn State Brandywine to host Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 2-3

September 15, 2026

Parking Office entrance, University Park, Penn State

Parking, traffic, and transit information for Penn State Football vs. Buffalo

September 15, 2026

Graphic for Penn State Dining Plan

Penn State to update dining plans for 2027-28

September 15, 2026

Headshot of Eli Andrews

‘Using AI in Sustainability Careers’ webinar to be held Sept. 23

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

two women weaving cloth on a table

‘Woven Welcome’ project to bring campus and community together

September 14, 2026

Ellen Wayland-Smith wearing a blue shirt and standing against outdoor backdrop

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona offers dance class for adults with intellectual disabilities

September 14, 2026

H"HAVEN," the Stomper Project statue, at University Health Services

New Stompers Project sculpture, 'HAVEN,' unveiled at Student Health Center

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

OneDrive best practices to reduce and manage Penn State’s Microsoft 365 storage

September 11, 2026

 Two people kayak on a body of water covered in a film of green growth

Penn State launches new environmental engineering degree program

September 11, 2026

graphic of vertical striped chartlike heart with words Love Data Week above image of outstretched hand and translucent charts hovering above, around

Penn State, Big Ten schools prepare for 2027 Love Data Week contests , events

September 11, 2026

Campus Recreation completes IM Building outdoor tennis court renovations

September 11, 2026

A group of college students gather around a table painting and drawing

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

A collage of photos featuring World Campus students.

Ten paths to a Penn State degree: Celebrating National Online Learning Day

September 11, 2026

With Lion's Pride, Generations Thrive, Penn State Homecoming 2026

2026 Penn State Homecoming Week activities set for Sept. 20-27

September 11, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine at right with blurry red foliage at left.

ICDS Symposium scheduled for Oct. 14

September 11, 2026

Old Main's bell tower lit up gold by the setting sun

Applications open for new Equity Discovery Grant for Excellence seed grant program

September 10, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

Nittany Lion mascot pointing to text reading "Penn State Day"

Prospective students invited to Penn State Day at Berks campus on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

The Dance Team poses for a photo at Homecoming

Penn State Berks to host Family and Homecoming event on Oct. 3

September 10, 2026

A close up of small American flags planted in a group in grass.

Photo gallery: Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2026

pile of mini Constitution books

2026 Constitution Day, Voter Registration Day events to be held at Penn State campuses

September 10, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Penn State Scranton to host free community Fall Festival Oct. 8

September 10, 2026

RecRe box in the Lion's Den in the Student Union

Brandywine launches new initiative to modernize student storage solutions

September 10, 2026

Penn State’s Assessment Community of Practice Returns for 2026–27

September 10, 2026

Female student speaking and smiling with employers at the career fair

Fall Career Days returns to University Park campus Sept. 16-17

September 10, 2026

Students interact with a table of resources

R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs

September 10, 2026

A digital graphic featuring white text on a dark blue background. "40K alumni. 40 stories celebrating 40,000 graduates."

World Campus marks 40,000 online graduates with Homecoming celebration

September 10, 2026

Headshots of Britt Wray and Kevin Patel

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Mitch Colver

Dreamery Speaker Series sessions focus on thinking, learning in the age of AI

September 09, 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 open dance classes for adults this fall

September 09, 2026

Photo of someone taking a group photo on a phone

Chaiken Center invites nominations for first-gen awards and scholarship

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

Speakers at Open for Debate - Jamie Harrison and Miranda Devine

Presidential Leadership Academy to host 'Open for Debate: Disagree Better'

September 09, 2026

Students sitting in a circle inside a cabin

Students gain impactful experience in recreation, environmental education

September 08, 2026

A person in the shadow raises their hands in the shape of a diamond in the foreground of a lit "THON" sign

THON 2027 committee member applications now open

September 08, 2026

A farm staff member smiles behind a table of produce.

Feed the People market stand returns this fall

September 08, 2026

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

Emeritus Academy Fall 2026 Lecture Series announced

September 08, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Nittany Lion legend LaVar Arrington brings trademark energy to Roar Tour lineup

September 08, 2026

Students wait to climb aboard a White Loop CATA bus on Penn State's campus

CATA to present transit information sessions for Penn State community

September 08, 2026

Jun Ye, professor of physics and JILA Fellow, UC Boulder

Marker Lectures in Physics set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1

September 04, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Great Insect Fair to feature animal zoo, hands-on learning Sept. 12

September 04, 2026

Liz Covart

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

September 03, 2026

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