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Students gather at the Stone Hall cooking demonstration area to make soup.

Living Learning Community fosters wellness, connection for first-year students

February 18, 2025

CAPS encourages instructors and student leaders to utilize ‘Life Hack’ kits

January 31, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

January 28, 2025

IDEA Ambassadors participate in a community building activity holding a bar in the air

IDEA Ambassadors program expands to build community, advocacy in residence halls

November 08, 2024

Redifer Commons in South Halls at the University Park campus.

Fall Housing Fair scheduled for Oct. 20, virtual fair set for Oct. 24

October 11, 2024

A green t-shirt with painted words reading I can be changed by what happens to me but I refuse to be reduced by it

Gender Equity Center hosts events to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

September 27, 2024

HUB-Robeson Center entrance

Social change workshop to connect students to mindfulness, belonging resources

September 09, 2024

Students listening to UHS staff at tabling event for fair

Student Affairs to host inaugural Community Health Engagement Fair

September 09, 2024

Swipe Out Hunger drive runs April 14-20

'Swipe Out Hunger' returns during Earth Week to support students in need

April 10, 2024

Four students sitting for a charicature portrait during a Residence Life carnival

IDEA Ambassadors work to strengthen community and advocacy in residence halls

February 21, 2024

Downtown State College during a snowfall

Spring Housing Fair provides in-person and virtual opportunities in February

January 24, 2024

Nittany Lion Hug

Sending a 'We Are' to these Penn Staters — June 6

June 06, 2023

Penn State National Residence Hall Honorary builds community on campus

April 10, 2023

Idea Ambassador applications are now open for Residence Life

Residence Life offers diversity, equity and inclusion position to students

February 15, 2023

Students pose together with treats at a Residence Life carnival on campus.

Residence Life encourages students to apply for Gail Hurley, Fotis scholarships

February 08, 2023

A man smiling behind a desk

An interview with Geno Corradetti, assistant director of Pollock Dining Commons

November 07, 2022

An overhead shot of a young person playing a video game

Penn State Altoona Residence Life to host 'Tasty Thursday'

October 27, 2022

Thinking about housing for next year? Now is the time to learn more

October 17, 2022

Student washing radishes

Student Farm provides fresh produce to residents of White Course Apartments

October 13, 2022

Vector graphic of a spooky castle with jack-o-lanterns in the foreground

Penn State Altoona to host Spooky Season event Oct. 27

October 13, 2022

Text stating "SNAP Benefits at Penn State"

Penn State broadens support for SNAP-eligible students at University Park

May 26, 2022

Staff positions in Student Affairs focus on community and belonging

February 28, 2022

Students talking to the artist

Exhibition and workshop 'Lunchbox Moments' shares students' stories

February 25, 2022

Lunchbox Moments display of lunchboxes with stories painted on them

Exhibition and workshops showcase the Asian American experience through stories

January 24, 2022

students painting at a table in a common area

Residence assistants share joys of living on campus, helping students thrive

January 10, 2022

Common food allergen icons found on the new menu item cards

New menu item cards, allergen icons to help students navigate on-campus dining

June 23, 2021

Passport to Dining at Penn State - A Taste of East

Special dining events slated for Summer Session II arrival at University Park

June 23, 2021

Julia Montevechi

Resident assistant crafts close-knit community for first-year students

April 18, 2021

Pollock Halls raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 07, 2021

Students playing cornhole at orientation

Student and Alumni cornhole tournament set for April 17

April 06, 2021

A driver stands next to a Penn State Blue Bus Isolation Shuttle

Isolation shuttle is new service for students

November 19, 2020

Residence hall in the East living area on the University Park campus

Residence Life creates Wellness Special Living Option for incoming students

March 03, 2020

Aerial footage of Eastview Terrace

Residence halls or rental market? Making the decision about where to live

October 30, 2019

Pollock Residence Life wears denim to show support for sexual assault survivors

April 19, 2019

Student and parent talking to housing fair vendor

University Park spring housing fair to be held on Jan. 26

January 18, 2019

Downtown State College and Eastview Terrace

On-campus vs. off-campus housing: Making the decision about where to live

October 11, 2018

RA information sessions start Aug. 27

August 17, 2018

Events being offered throughout April to help raise awareness of sexual violence

March 27, 2018

New record-keeping system implemented for some Penn State offices

March 12, 2018

Escalation workshop shows warning signs of relationship abuse

January 15, 2018

Resident assistant information sessions to be held Jan. 15-19

January 02, 2018

Light the Night on Old Main Lawn

Old Main lawn shines bright Oct. 26 for 'Light the Night'

October 23, 2017

Gender Equity Center announces Domestic Violence Awareness Month programming

October 03, 2017

Sexual assault prevention and response videos available for campus community

September 12, 2017

Students outside of Old Main along Pollock Road at University Park.

Penn State community reminded of resources to stay safe this semester

August 31, 2017

Residence Life seeking students interested in becoming resident assistants

August 29, 2017

Acrobat balances on a stick with one arm

New and returning students invited to attend Fall Welcome Week events

August 09, 2017

Endowed scholarship to recognize student leaders in residence life

April 12, 2017

Penn State Brandywine residence hall

Committee recommends approval of 2017-18 room and board rates

February 23, 2017

Resident assistant information sessions to be held Jan. 18-25

January 17, 2017

Resident assistant information sessions set for Sept. 7-14

September 02, 2016

Residence Life offers resources for on-campus living

August 25, 2016

Interior of residence hall

Fall room assignments: Balancing the demand

July 05, 2016

Student unpacking in residence hall

Summer Session II room assignments available June 13; arrival set for June 26

June 01, 2016

Update on resources available to students impacted by apartment fire

April 22, 2016

Penn State offers resources to victims of apartment fire

April 21, 2016

'Chi-Raq' screening, conversation scheduled for March 1

February 12, 2016

Dining commons to celebrate Mardi Gras with themed dinner Feb. 9

February 08, 2016

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