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Aerospace engineering undergrad awarded opportunities, mentorship in fellowship

March 26, 2025

Penn State student helps festivalgoer tap tree stump

Maple-sugaring class at Shaver’s Creek connects students to nature, community

March 25, 2025

Aspiring architectural engineers to explore how to build our future at new camp

March 21, 2025

OLLI after hours

'OLLI After Hours' provides more opportunities for lifelong learners

March 18, 2025

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Penn State presents The Global Impact Forum 2025 on Nov. 3-5 in Pittsburgh

March 18, 2025

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

March 14, 2025

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WPSU, SCASD to co-host fourth annual Multicultural Children’s Festival, March 22

March 14, 2025

Jay Paterno, Smeal faculty member Brett Christenson to talk NIL and NCAA on WPSU

March 11, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2025

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Alumni couple’s love of Arboretum inspires naming of Rose and Fragrance Garden

February 27, 2025

Student Engagement Network services to restructure under Penn State Outreach

February 21, 2025

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Community foundation awards grant to support local students, Readiness Institute

February 12, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

February 11, 2025

Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni wears a helmet and holds a rope for climbing trees and exploring tree ecology

'Branching Out: The Power of Trees, Forest Ecology and Community Health' March 8

February 10, 2025

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Engineering student credits Readiness Institute for life skills, success

January 28, 2025

Adrian Miller and text that reads Black Chefs in the White House

Penn State campuses celebrate, commemorate Black History Month 2025

January 24, 2025

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Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2025 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 21, 2025

Gift from late philanthropist Skip Smith names Fountain Garden at Arboretum

January 13, 2025

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Kane, DuBois and Johnstown featured in new season of WPSU's 'Culinary Connections'

January 10, 2025

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WPSU assisting Pennsylvania educators in engaging students about media literacy

January 06, 2025

Nittany AI Challenge 2020

Top student teams awarded $4,500 in first phase of Nittany AI Challenge

December 20, 2024

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Arboretum comes aglow with holiday decorations, winter celebration

December 06, 2024

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Arboretum at Penn State to plant 'Moon Tree' in children’s garden

November 22, 2024

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Nittany AI Alliance partners with IST to amplify AI innovation at Penn State

November 21, 2024

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Now live: Community Impact Map showcases Penn State outreach across commonwealth

November 20, 2024

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Engagement Grants open to undergraduates for spring 2025

November 19, 2024

Nittany AI Alliance fuels friends’ efforts to make an impact one yard at a time

November 19, 2024

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Outreach asks support for student, community programs on GivingTuesday, Dec. 3

November 18, 2024

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Pennsylvania deputy sheriffs gain tools to serve at Penn State-run academy

November 13, 2024

Closeup photo of a raptor named Alder

Three new hawks join flock at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center

November 11, 2024

Army veteran shares story of resilience to teach skills that saved his life

November 07, 2024

Meet-the-author: Award-winning writer Tommy Orange to visit State College

October 25, 2024

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Students are invited to connect with Pittsburgh-area employers on Nov. 25

October 23, 2024

WPSUa 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Award from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

WPSU brings home regional Emmy for 'Our Town: Big Valley'

October 14, 2024

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Penn State students shine at The Global Impact Forum 2024

October 11, 2024

SustainPSU and Pa. GreenGov Council offer sixth annual monthly webinar series

October 09, 2024

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Arboretum celebrates Pumpkin Fest 2024 with expanded hours and offerings

October 07, 2024

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Free workshop on distance education state authorization being offered virtually

October 07, 2024

Partnership brings town and gown together in celebration of dignity

October 04, 2024

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University-wide call to submit activities to the Community Impact Map by Oct. 15

October 04, 2024

Outdoor art inspires and brings OLLI at Penn State members together

September 24, 2024

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Choctaw historian to speak on Indigenous gardens at The Arboretum at Penn State

September 24, 2024

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Longtime supporter of adult learners named a 2024 Penn State Alumni Fellow

September 19, 2024

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Presentations highlight daylong U.S. Media Literacy Week Celebration

September 17, 2024

World Kitchen Alumni Tailgate

'World Kitchen' online cooking workshop to tackle tailgate food Oct. 8

September 16, 2024

Crowd in front of a building, the new Palmer Museum

Fall ‘Night at the Museums’ event set for Thursday, Sept. 12

September 09, 2024

Summit to connect K-12 educators and Penn State for a more sustainable future

September 06, 2024

High schoolers return to class with tools for success after Penn State program

August 28, 2024

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Community-driven impact is at the heart of Penn State Center Philadelphia

August 26, 2024

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WPSU music festival and benefit canceled due to low ticket sales

August 26, 2024

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University-wide call to submit activities to the Penn State Community Impact Map

August 14, 2024

WPSU earns five regional Emmy nominations for 2024

August 12, 2024

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Researchers, staff work with Pittsburgh municipalities to predict geohazards

August 09, 2024

Vulture poses with the cover of book "Vulture."

What’s to love about vultures? Conservationist, author offers insight

August 08, 2024

The Global Impact Forum Accelerating AI For Good graphic. The graphic includes the text: "September 22-25, The Global Impact Forum GSV x Penn State, Accelerating AI for Good, Philadelphia."

Inaugural GSV x Penn State AI conference to be held Sept. 22-25 in Philadelphia

August 07, 2024

City Semester Pittsburgh student focuses on sustainability, community engagement

July 31, 2024

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Penn State hosts 377 youth programs with 30,000 participants this summer

July 25, 2024

WPSU host in colorful sweater reads copy on air

Broadcast veteran, longtime WPSU volunteer becomes 'Morning Edition' host

July 24, 2024

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WPSU 'Cozy Corners' making an impact for hundreds of people in local communities

July 22, 2024

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Week of July 22

July 22, 2024

Women photographed with award in front of an NPR sign.

WPSU recognized with seven awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Regional

July 11, 2024

MedCamp 2024 participants checking vitals while Nursing professor observes.

Penn State Mont Alto MedCamp: A dynamic introduction to the world of health care

July 11, 2024

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- July 9

July 08, 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

Students learn about high-performance buildings during Pittsburgh summer program

June 24, 2024

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Conservation Centre summer papermaking events return to the Arboretum

June 06, 2024

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