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Vibrant autumnal colors can be found beyond the trees and flowers at the Arboretum at Penn State as koi and goldfish flash their colors among the water lilies in a pond near the Pollinator Plaza on a sunny October day at the arboretum. The Arboretum at Penn State is free and open year round to visitors from dawn until dusk.  Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

The winning photo in the 2026 Penn State Today fall photo contest was submitted by Michael Wang, an undergraduate student studying math in the Eberly College of Science, of a scene on the walkway between Old Main and Pattee Library at University Park. See more of the top overall submissions in this season's contest here.  Credit: Michael Wang. All Rights Reserved.

Participants show off their THON pride during the annual THON 5K on Oct. 25 at University Park. The event brought the community together for a morning of fun, fitness and fundraising in support of the fight against childhood cancer. The 5K is one part of a year-long fundraising effort, with proceeds going toward cancer research, care and support for families.  Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons

The women's volleyball team celebrates after upsetting No. 10-ranked Oregon on Oct. 23 at Rec Hall at its Dig Pink match supporting the fight against breast cancer. No. 16 Penn State took down the Ducks, 3-1, behind a dominant performance by Kennedy Martin.  Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

Members of the Penn State Club Crew team row across the Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park at sunrise on an October morning. The student organization instructs its members of all ability levels in the sport of rowing and participates in regional and national competitions. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Visitors explored displays of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and other fall decorations during this year's Pumpkin Fest at the Arboretum at Penn State on Oct. 16. Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons

The turtles who call Penn State Altoona's reflecting pond home now have a safe place to soak up the sun, thanks to biology and environmental studies student (now alumna) Nicole Flanders' senior seminar project. Read the full story here. Credit: Marissa Carney / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Nun Ensemble performs “Bless Our Show" in Penn State Centre Stage's current production of the musical "Sister Act" through Oct. 17 in the Jimirro Playhouse Theatre. See more show photos here. Credit: William Wellman / Penn State. Creative Commons

Vibrant autumnal colors can be found beyond the trees and flowers at the Arboretum at Penn State as koi and goldfish flash their colors among the water lilies in a pond near the Pollinator Plaza on a sunny October day at the arboretum. The Arboretum at Penn State is free and open year round to visitors from dawn until dusk.  Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

The winning photo in the 2026 Penn State Today fall photo contest was submitted by Michael Wang, an undergraduate student studying math in the Eberly College of Science, of a scene on the walkway between Old Main and Pattee Library at University Park. See more of the top overall submissions in this season's contest here.  Credit: Michael Wang. All Rights Reserved.

Participants show off their THON pride during the annual THON 5K on Oct. 25 at University Park. The event brought the community together for a morning of fun, fitness and fundraising in support of the fight against childhood cancer. The 5K is one part of a year-long fundraising effort, with proceeds going toward cancer research, care and support for families.  Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons

The women's volleyball team celebrates after upsetting No. 10-ranked Oregon on Oct. 23 at Rec Hall at its Dig Pink match supporting the fight against breast cancer. No. 16 Penn State took down the Ducks, 3-1, behind a dominant performance by Kennedy Martin.  Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons

Members of the Penn State Club Crew team row across the Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park at sunrise on an October morning. The student organization instructs its members of all ability levels in the sport of rowing and participates in regional and national competitions. Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons

Visitors explored displays of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and other fall decorations during this year's Pumpkin Fest at the Arboretum at Penn State on Oct. 16. Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons

The turtles who call Penn State Altoona's reflecting pond home now have a safe place to soak up the sun, thanks to biology and environmental studies student (now alumna) Nicole Flanders' senior seminar project. Read the full story here. Credit: Marissa Carney / Penn State. Creative Commons

The Nun Ensemble performs “Bless Our Show" in Penn State Centre Stage's current production of the musical "Sister Act" through Oct. 17 in the Jimirro Playhouse Theatre. See more show photos here. Credit: William Wellman / Penn State. Creative Commons

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