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Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Recent art education doctoral alum receives Hoffa Dissertation Award

February 27, 2026

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Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with an unexpected parter — itself

February 27, 2026

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Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

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Allison Beese named senior associate director of National Security Institute

February 26, 2026

Karen Thole pictured in the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine Lab at Penn State, with a gas turbine engine in the background

Karen Thole named inaugural director of Penn State National Security Institute

February 26, 2026

Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine, Laura Guertin, standing in front of scientific research vessel JOIDES Resolution.

Professor publishes open access multimedia textbook on scientific ocean drilling

February 26, 2026

New signage at State College Regional Airport

Board approves proposed acquisition of State College Regional Airport by the Centre County Airport Authority

February 26, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State student-athletes excel in classroom during 2025 fall semester

February 26, 2026

Sherita Johnson wears a blue jacket and white blouse while standing on Penn State's campus.

New book chronicles Black man’s attempt to integrate Mississippi college

February 26, 2026

A group of students and faculty take a group photo in front a of a screen with Zoom call participants.

Students at Penn State and University of Zagreb spark global innovation

February 26, 2026

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

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Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Four men of color wear traditional Afghan tunics and stand shoulder to shoulder.

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

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Penn State Centre Stage serves as 'laboratory' for new musicals

February 25, 2026

A man with dark hair and a black shirt presents in front of a projector screen to a panel of judges

College of Arts and Architecture’s Art Business Idea Competition accepting entries

February 25, 2026

Engineering professor named fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

February 25, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

Picture of CATA community bus at the Allen Street bus stop.

CATA encourages community to complete weekend and late-night service survey

February 25, 2026

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The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding

February 25, 2026

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Students can ‘Green the Feed’ for sustainability storytelling competition

February 25, 2026

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Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

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Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Penn State Teaching and Learning with Technology banner featuring the text “Symposium Lite.”

Virtual 'Symposium Lite' to complement 2026 teaching and learning symposium

February 24, 2026

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

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Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Engineering alumnus named inaugural president of new STEM-focused university

February 24, 2026

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Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Penn State Water Conference announces last call for abstracts, registration

February 24, 2026

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Microscopic image of blue and black repeating structures

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

Scholar Ann Ehrlich poses in front of the NASA sign

Schreyer Scholar and geography major explores interests beyond the classroom

February 23, 2026

Registration open for American Statistical Association DataFest 2026

February 23, 2026

March 4 talk: Understanding how households respond to utility price changes

February 23, 2026

Two Penn State professors elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 23, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

American Meteorological Society awards distinguished professor national award

February 23, 2026

Daniel Perkins next to the Nittany Lion statue

Daniel F. Perkins in College of Ag Sciences named distinguished professor

February 23, 2026

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Group of award winners at the Dean's Climate and Diversity Award Reception.

Eberly College of Science announces 2026 Dean’s Climate and Diversity Awards

February 23, 2026

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Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 2026

Satellite view of Earth showing the Sahara Desert in the foreground, with a vast plume of dust extending over the Atlantic Ocean under a cloudy sky.

Climate and human health risks of Saharan dust focus of Geography Coffee Hour

February 23, 2026

A statue outside the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, with the building's facade in the background.

Q&A: What happens when the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs?

February 23, 2026

Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer research

February 20, 2026

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

SIA students walking down the hall of the Katz Building during the crisis simulation.

School's global-crisis simulation highlights value of experiential learning

February 20, 2026

Students in reflective vests stand in front of large piles of compacted plastic bottles at a recycling facility.

Penn State launches sustainability, society and environmental geography major

February 20, 2026

Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of steps to take if faced with a threat

February 20, 2026

Penn State astrophysicist Chad Hanna named distinguished professor

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

Enrique Gomez stands in a lab testing a sample in a cyrogenic-electron microscope

Stretchy plastics conduct electricity via tiny, whisker-like fibers

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

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School of Visual Arts to kick off spring Anderson Lecture Series on March 3

February 20, 2026

THON Directors stand on Old Main's stairs.

Liberal Arts students find community, leadership opportunities through THON

February 19, 2026

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

February 19, 2026

Speaker presenting at the I AM STEM speaking contest.

Q&A: Students to present at ENVISION: STEM Career Day Supporting Young Women

February 19, 2026

2026 Marker Lectures in Mathematics set for March 2-4

February 19, 2026

Carlos and Donna Alves pose with Abitail Littlefield.

Supporting current and future students with the I Love Math Scholarship

February 19, 2026

Two students side by side, arms crossed, wearing black T-shirts.

Passionate, prepared communications students ready for THON livestream

February 19, 2026

Group of four organizers of the Empower Conference posing for a photo.

Heard on Campus: Empower 2026

February 19, 2026

Scholars of Excellence Celebration honors exemplary students for fall 2025

February 19, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Recent art education doctoral alum receives Hoffa Dissertation Award

February 27, 2026

Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with an unexpected parter — itself

February 27, 2026

Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

Allison Beese named senior associate director of National Security Institute

February 26, 2026

Karen Thole named inaugural director of Penn State National Security Institute

February 26, 2026

Professor publishes open access multimedia textbook on scientific ocean drilling

February 26, 2026

Board approves proposed acquisition of State College Regional Airport by the Centre County Airport Authority

February 26, 2026

Penn State student-athletes excel in classroom during 2025 fall semester

February 26, 2026

New book chronicles Black man’s attempt to integrate Mississippi college

February 26, 2026

Students at Penn State and University of Zagreb spark global innovation

February 26, 2026

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage serves as 'laboratory' for new musicals

February 25, 2026

College of Arts and Architecture’s Art Business Idea Competition accepting entries

February 25, 2026

Engineering professor named fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

February 25, 2026

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

CATA encourages community to complete weekend and late-night service survey

February 25, 2026

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding

February 25, 2026

Students can ‘Green the Feed’ for sustainability storytelling competition

February 25, 2026

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Virtual 'Symposium Lite' to complement 2026 teaching and learning symposium

February 24, 2026

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Engineering alumnus named inaugural president of new STEM-focused university

February 24, 2026

Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Penn State Water Conference announces last call for abstracts, registration

February 24, 2026

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage

February 24, 2026

Adult first-gen learner overcomes obstacles to pursue educational dreams

February 23, 2026

Schreyer Scholar and geography major explores interests beyond the classroom

February 23, 2026

Registration open for American Statistical Association DataFest 2026

February 23, 2026

March 4 talk: Understanding how households respond to utility price changes

February 23, 2026

Two Penn State professors elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 23, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

American Meteorological Society awards distinguished professor national award

February 23, 2026

Daniel F. Perkins in College of Ag Sciences named distinguished professor

February 23, 2026

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Eberly College of Science announces 2026 Dean’s Climate and Diversity Awards

February 23, 2026

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 2026

Climate and human health risks of Saharan dust focus of Geography Coffee Hour

February 23, 2026

Q&A: What happens when the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs?

February 23, 2026

Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer research

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

School's global-crisis simulation highlights value of experiential learning

February 20, 2026

Penn State launches sustainability, society and environmental geography major

February 20, 2026

Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of steps to take if faced with a threat

February 20, 2026

Penn State astrophysicist Chad Hanna named distinguished professor

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

Stretchy plastics conduct electricity via tiny, whisker-like fibers

February 20, 2026

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

February 20, 2026

School of Visual Arts to kick off spring Anderson Lecture Series on March 3

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

Q&A: Students to present at ENVISION: STEM Career Day Supporting Young Women

February 19, 2026

2026 Marker Lectures in Mathematics set for March 2-4

February 19, 2026

Supporting current and future students with the I Love Math Scholarship

February 19, 2026

Passionate, prepared communications students ready for THON livestream

February 19, 2026

Heard on Campus: Empower 2026

February 19, 2026

Scholars of Excellence Celebration honors exemplary students for fall 2025

February 19, 2026

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Ideas Lab: 'AI-Powered Materials Discovery, Design and Synthesis'

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Mar

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Mar

The Spisak Panel and Dinner on March 26 — Impact Through Engaged Scholarship

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