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Liberal Arts faculty Michael Kulikowski on left and Brad Vivian on right standing on steps of Pattee Library

Liberal Arts 'Moments of Change' initiative to explore societal fragmentation

February 20, 2026

Two girls seated on a set of outdoor concrete stairs with the girl on the right reading a book while the other one looks on

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

'This Isn’t Funny: How Humor Helps Advance Freedom in Times of Crisis'

February 20, 2026

THON Directors stand on Old Main's stairs.

Liberal Arts students find community, leadership opportunities through THON

February 19, 2026

Woman with wavy brownish-red hair speaking behind a lectern

Award-winning Russian author, filmmaker and journalist set to share experiences

February 19, 2026

Democracy scholar to discuss the Declaration of Independence and 'America 250'

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

Avery Snowden stands outside Old Main at Penn State University Park.

Paterno Fellow pairs academic rigor with leadership and service

February 17, 2026

Calvin H. Waller and Mildred Settle - Penn State yearbook photographs

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

A golden horse statue with hanging lanterns and red flowers, on a red background

Q&A: What is Lunar New Year?

February 16, 2026

Silhouettes of two heads, one white and one dark grey.

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

Agustín Fuentes wearing blue blazer and mauve shirt with hand resting on chin

Center for Human Evolution and Diversity to host two 2026 Darwin Day events

February 13, 2026

Deadline to nominate student leaders for Stand Up Awards extended to Feb. 20

February 13, 2026

Scholarship helps World Campus students finish strong

February 12, 2026

Celeste Kinginger wears a scarf and black outfit and holds certificate while standing next to Herman Beavers

Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

Feb. 18 seminar: Energy’s transition from coal to natural gas, renewables

February 10, 2026

Doctoral researcher puts passion to purpose

February 09, 2026

Lynn Emanuel wearing a light blue blouse with chin resting on hand while sitting on steps

Lynn Emanuel visiting Penn State as 2026 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 07, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine with a light dusting of snow on top.

Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge

February 04, 2026

From left, Oleksandr Gon, Mariia Grytsenko and Yuliya Ladygina gather outside on Penn State's campus.

Ukrainian Fulbright Scholars spending year in College of the Liberal Arts

February 04, 2026

Photograph of a man standing in front of tall grass with his arms outstretched and an orange shirt covering his face

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

Characters in the Chinese language, that read Chinese and Language

Assessment findings prompt Chinese language program enhancements

February 03, 2026

Bradley Setzler is an associate professor of economics at Penn State.

Feb. 11 seminar: Labor market adjustments amid import competition

February 03, 2026

Dean Clarence Lang and Associate Dean Mark Morrisson (center back) with students wearing navy shirts that read “I love Liberal Arts” stand in front of a bulletin board that reads “I love Liberal Arts” in Sparks Building.

'Love Liberal Arts' Week begins Feb. 9

January 30, 2026

Blue graphic with names of the Keesler Graham Early Career Professorship awardees: Katie Burkhouse and Yogasudha Veturi

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

McCourtney Institute to host expert on higher education and democracy Feb. 26

January 29, 2026

Seven members of the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council pose with arms around each other behind a table filled with two large cakes and cake slices at LAUC’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration.

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council continues 50th anniversary celebration

January 29, 2026

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 2026

Penn State’s Child Study Center to host 2026 Innovation Hub Symposium

January 26, 2026

Award-winning fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott wearing a green shirt

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

Barron Owusu wears a suit while sitting on a bright orange chair in front of plants.

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

Person holding a phone in front of a television

Online gambling participation increased in Pennsylvania in 2025, report finds

January 22, 2026

Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange

January 21, 2026

a plaque that reads Schreyer honors college 1997

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student award winners

January 21, 2026

Haley Capeci, an undergraduate student from the University of Pittsburgh, speaks at the Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting in July 2025

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers

January 16, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 15

January 15, 2026

Economics professor Ran Shorrer receives Market Design Impact Award

January 14, 2026

Mark Roberts in front of the Nittany Shrine in a light blue button-down shirt, grey pants, with short brown hair smiling.

Roberts retires after leading center from inception to success

January 14, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

Shelby Corbett stands outside Sparks Building wearing a navy quarter-zip sweatshirt.

Student with triple-major pairs global learning with campus leadership

January 12, 2026

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

Ten Penn State alumni to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2026

January 12, 2026

Trusting News organization to receive 2026 Brown Democracy Medal

January 08, 2026

Alexis Wilson stands in a white sweater in front of green evergreen trees outside Sparks Building.

English and Italian major preserves stories, honors heritage via history project

January 07, 2026

Climate Conversation Cafe to explore the right to a healthy environment

January 07, 2026

Natalie Wright leans on a railing while smiling for a photo in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student blends global research and local service to help others

January 06, 2026

Kayla Lynch holds a graduation cap while standing outside Old Main in a white dress.

Chapel Internships lead economics graduate to career in New York City

December 18, 2025

Vama Maniar sits in a graduation cap and gown on the steps of Old Main.

From student-athlete to entrepreneur, Liberal Arts graduate charts next chapter

December 18, 2025

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 18

December 18, 2025

The virtual museum is a space that enables students to exhibit their artwork, upload writing, and provide synchronous and asynchronous feedback — replicating the experience of an in-person gallery in a fully online environment.

Penn State's online faculty: Spotlight on digital design and psychology

December 18, 2025

Gianna Martinelli wears a gray sweater while standing against an outdoor backdrop.

Paterno Fellow blends Spanish and global learning on her path to law

December 17, 2025

Podcast discusses prison education through Restorative Justice Initiative

December 16, 2025

A large group of people in a roundtable meeting at Wilton Park.

Experts gather for international empathy and global citizenship summit

December 16, 2025

Camren Boyogueno stands by the entrance to Sparks Building.

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

Kirk French lectures to an auditorium filled with students

Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students

December 12, 2025

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Q&A: Why fixing the information ecosystem starts with us

December 11, 2025

Penn State student Miguel Morazan stands in front of trees at Penn State University Park.

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Professor’s new book examines public perceptions of independent courts

December 10, 2025

Libraries offers $1,250 award for 2026 outstanding undergraduate thesis

December 08, 2025

Participants in School of Labor and Employment Relations' 2025 HR Case Competition

School of Labor and Employment Relations holds annual HR Case Competition

December 05, 2025

David Gross stands in front of trees during autumn at Penn State University Park.

David Gross named Liberal Arts marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 04, 2025

Maria Truglio wearing glasses and a blue blazer

Oral history project focused on Italian American women of Centre County

December 03, 2025

Delany Moreno stands in front of a tree at Penn State University Park.

Chaiken Scholar champions first-generation advocacy and legal empowerment

December 01, 2025

A group of students stand outside facing the camera in a field.

Sustainable Communities Collaborative to showcase measurable community impact

December 01, 2025

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Liberal Arts 'Moments of Change' initiative to explore societal fragmentation

February 20, 2026

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

'This Isn’t Funny: How Humor Helps Advance Freedom in Times of Crisis'

February 20, 2026

Liberal Arts students find community, leadership opportunities through THON

February 19, 2026

Award-winning Russian author, filmmaker and journalist set to share experiences

February 19, 2026

Democracy scholar to discuss the Declaration of Independence and 'America 250'

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

Paterno Fellow pairs academic rigor with leadership and service

February 17, 2026

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

Q&A: What is Lunar New Year?

February 16, 2026

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Q&A: How to practice mindful democracy

February 13, 2026

Center for Human Evolution and Diversity to host two 2026 Darwin Day events

February 13, 2026

Deadline to nominate student leaders for Stand Up Awards extended to Feb. 20

February 13, 2026

Scholarship helps World Campus students finish strong

February 12, 2026

Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book

February 11, 2026

Feb. 18 seminar: Energy’s transition from coal to natural gas, renewables

February 10, 2026

Doctoral researcher puts passion to purpose

February 09, 2026

Lynn Emanuel visiting Penn State as 2026 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 07, 2026

Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge

February 04, 2026

Ukrainian Fulbright Scholars spending year in College of the Liberal Arts

February 04, 2026

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

Assessment findings prompt Chinese language program enhancements

February 03, 2026

Feb. 11 seminar: Labor market adjustments amid import competition

February 03, 2026

'Love Liberal Arts' Week begins Feb. 9

January 30, 2026

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

McCourtney Institute to host expert on higher education and democracy Feb. 26

January 29, 2026

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council continues 50th anniversary celebration

January 29, 2026

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 2026

Penn State’s Child Study Center to host 2026 Innovation Hub Symposium

January 26, 2026

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

Online gambling participation increased in Pennsylvania in 2025, report finds

January 22, 2026

Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange

January 21, 2026

Schreyer Honors College announces 2026 student award winners

January 21, 2026

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers

January 16, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 15

January 15, 2026

Economics professor Ran Shorrer receives Market Design Impact Award

January 14, 2026

Roberts retires after leading center from inception to success

January 14, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

Student with triple-major pairs global learning with campus leadership

January 12, 2026

Ten Penn State alumni to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2026

January 12, 2026

Trusting News organization to receive 2026 Brown Democracy Medal

January 08, 2026

English and Italian major preserves stories, honors heritage via history project

January 07, 2026

Climate Conversation Cafe to explore the right to a healthy environment

January 07, 2026

Liberal Arts student blends global research and local service to help others

January 06, 2026

Chapel Internships lead economics graduate to career in New York City

December 18, 2025

From student-athlete to entrepreneur, Liberal Arts graduate charts next chapter

December 18, 2025

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 18

December 18, 2025

Penn State's online faculty: Spotlight on digital design and psychology

December 18, 2025

Paterno Fellow blends Spanish and global learning on her path to law

December 17, 2025

Podcast discusses prison education through Restorative Justice Initiative

December 16, 2025

Experts gather for international empathy and global citizenship summit

December 16, 2025

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students

December 12, 2025

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

Q&A: Why fixing the information ecosystem starts with us

December 11, 2025

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Professor’s new book examines public perceptions of independent courts

December 10, 2025

Libraries offers $1,250 award for 2026 outstanding undergraduate thesis

December 08, 2025

School of Labor and Employment Relations holds annual HR Case Competition

December 05, 2025

David Gross named Liberal Arts marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 04, 2025

Oral history project focused on Italian American women of Centre County

December 03, 2025

Chaiken Scholar champions first-generation advocacy and legal empowerment

December 01, 2025

Sustainable Communities Collaborative to showcase measurable community impact

December 01, 2025

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