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bridge over pond at Arboertum

CAPS launches new 'Nurture in Nature' trail at the Arboretum

March 14, 2025

Architect's rendering of Ritner and Wolf residence halls

Trustees approve residence halls renovation plan

February 20, 2025

Panoramic view of student sculpting in an art studio

A lot to love on Penn State Abington’s new virtual tour

February 14, 2025

Two men stand together holding an award

Alumni Association recognized for Penn State Historical Marker program

February 04, 2025

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Schuylers designate $5M gift to Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project

January 23, 2025

A pink flowering plant

Hidden Gems: The Buckhout Greenhouses

January 22, 2025

A barred owl hiding in a tree at Penn State Behrend

Behrend student builds award-winning photo portfolio

January 22, 2025

Aerial shot of a newly constructed building.

Engineering receives $19M gift for facilities, research, scholarships and more

January 13, 2025

Two students sitting at a table looking at a computer

Five University Park buildings to remain open 24/7 for finals week

December 10, 2024

Fir trees decorated with sparkling holiday lights against night sky

Arboretum comes aglow with holiday decorations, winter celebration

December 06, 2024

Two young ladies doing yoga poses.

Flourish suite in HUB-Robeson Center to hold open house on Dec. 5

December 02, 2024

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Holiday Heat Reduction Program aims to save energy during winter break

November 13, 2024

A rendering of the new classroom building at University Park, adjacent to the Forest Resources Building.

Proposal for new classroom building at University Park advances

November 07, 2024

Board committee recommends selecting developer to build new student housing

November 07, 2024

Exterior of Sackett Building

Plan advances for additions, renovation to Sackett Building

November 07, 2024

Architect's rendering of new academic building

Plan for new academic building at Penn State Harrisburg advances

November 07, 2024

Architect's rendering of the proposed Applied Research Laboratory building at Innovation Park

Trustees support new Applied Research Laboratory facility at Innovation Park

November 07, 2024

The ceremonial ribbon is cut to celebrate the opening of the Krause Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory.

New Krause Pedagogical Innovation Lab officially dedicated with ribbon cutting

November 01, 2024

Man in blue sweater smiling

Office of Physical Plant supervisor named to inaugural class of ISSA Emerging Leaders

October 21, 2024

Five guests cut a dedication ribbon at the new Glenhill Gardens at Penn State Behrend

Penn State Behrend dedicates new Glenhill Gardens greenspace

October 15, 2024

Yoga instructor Latisha Franklin leads a stretch at the Palmer Museum of Art

Health Promotion and Wellness weekly activities help to enrich well-being

October 08, 2024

university administrators pose for a group photo prior to ribbon cutting

Penn State Scranton ribbon cutting celebrates Library, Nursing Suite renovations

October 04, 2024

A row of vegetables growing in a soil bed

Commonwealth Campuses promote wellness, education through gardens

October 02, 2024

Photo of an art gallery

School of Visual Arts celebrates facilities updates

September 30, 2024

Solar panel array with sheep grazing underneath.

Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals

September 30, 2024

Photo of Matson Museum Director James Doyle wearing a hardhat and construction vest

Matson Museum receives grants to enhance experience in new Welch Building home

September 26, 2024

The newly install clock outside of the PAW Center, on the campus of Penn State DuBois. The clock is a gift from students to the campus.

Numerous beautification projects completed on the Penn State DuBois campus

September 20, 2024

Hidden Gems Land-Grant Frescoes

Hidden Gems: The land-grant frescoes at Old Main

September 18, 2024

guiding new flag pole into base

New flag poles installed on Old Main lawn

September 17, 2024

Close up of Pollock Gates

Bias Response to add new professional development and recognition programming this fall

September 10, 2024

Aerial view of University Park campus

Committee advances proposed update to University capital plan

September 05, 2024

Architect's rendering of START+ Lab

Plan advances for addition, renovation to build START+ Lab at CATO Park

September 05, 2024

A brick building on a college campus

Plan aims to renovate Hamilton Hall bathrooms, add rooms

September 05, 2024

Bryce Jordan Center unveils the new 1855 Club at kick-off reception

August 31, 2024

A mockup rendering of a renovated Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Athletics announces third Beaver Stadium Founders Gift

August 27, 2024

Photo of Rina Eiden and Jenae Neiderhiser standing outdoors

New Child Study Center co-directors to continue collaborative research mission

August 26, 2024

People shoveling dirt under a tent to break ground for new construction

‘Our crown jewel’: Abington breaks ground for new academic building

August 09, 2024

Tree trunk and canopy

Elm trees at University Park to be sprayed at sunrise on July 16

July 12, 2024

Visitors among trees, plants, water and wooden structure for observing beehives

Arboretum at Penn State's Pollinator and Bird Garden wins international award

July 03, 2024

Penn State Fayette's library with new blue carpeting and paint.

Penn State Fayette and University Libraries to unveil renovated library Sept. 4

June 24, 2024

Crowd in front of a building, the new Palmer Museum

New Palmer Museum of Art now open at the Arboretum at Penn State

June 21, 2024

A 3-D miniature model depicts the design intended for a performing-arts venue.

Take a closer look at Eisenhower Auditorium’s design

June 12, 2024

University publishes 2023 drinking water quality report

June 10, 2024

A black and white picture of a college campus taken in the 1800s

Dear Old State: Early campus views

May 31, 2024

A master of ceremonies standing at a lecturn addresses a seated audience.

Eisenhower Auditorium is performing-arts gold

May 29, 2024

University and construction leadership line up to break ground with their shovels at the Groundbreaking event.

Nese College of Nursing breaks ground on University Park building renovation

May 29, 2024

A paved pathway leading to the entrance of a building.

University Access Committee celebrates 30 years of service

May 24, 2024

University Park elm trees to be sprayed May 13-14

May 08, 2024

A large audience in an auditorium

Dear Old State: Eisenhower Auditorium celebrates 50 years

May 07, 2024

Young woman kneels facing camera to plant grasses

Arboretum seeking volunteers for 'Palmer Plant-Out' at new art museum

May 07, 2024

Flag pole replacement work continues on Old Main lawn

May 06, 2024

A sign that states "sidewalk closed"

University Park campus prepares for summer construction projects

May 06, 2024

A group of five people pause in front of a reflecting pool as they listen to a prompt through headphones.

Center extends '200 Acres' self-guided walking tour access to June 2025

April 23, 2024

A group of students sitting on a stone wall

In photos: Gathering at 'The Wall'

April 23, 2024

Five University Park buildings to open 24/7 for finals week

April 22, 2024

Blue and white minerals exhibit

EMS Museum and Art Gallery hosting opening to unveil renovated spaces

April 16, 2024

Tom Flynn with new willow

Cultivating the next 'Old Willow'

April 16, 2024

Workers dig a small tree in preparation for replanting.

Old Willow to be replanted on Old Main lawn April 19

April 10, 2024

View of the Gallery of European Art at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State with view of the Arboretum.

Palmer Museum of Art’s new building pairs art and nature

April 09, 2024

Color drawing of planned Aerie Garden at Shavers Creek

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center building 'Aerie Garden' near aviary

April 08, 2024

Sherri "Sam" Mason walks on a path through trees

Hidden Gems: The Arboretum at Penn State Behrend

April 05, 2024

A close-up of a king swallowtail butterflies, which has large brown wings with yellow accents, pinned to a display.

Hidden Gems: Frost Entomological Museum

February 29, 2024

Blue recycling bin full of recycled materials.

Penn State University Park competes in 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste

February 20, 2024

Architect's rendering of Physics Building

Plan to renovate Osmond Laboratory advances

February 15, 2024

Pat and Stephen Benkovic

Committee advances plan to rename Chemistry Building as 'Benkovic Building'

February 15, 2024

Deike Building Omnicharge Station

Libraries provides wireless charging with new Omnicharge portable power banks

February 12, 2024

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