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Penn College recognized on ‘Best for Vets’ list by Military Times

November 21, 2025

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Penn State shows academic excellence in 2025 global ranking of academic subjects

November 19, 2025

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Penn State ranks 4th in the US in 2026 QS sustainability rankings

November 18, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs

November 12, 2025

Penn State World Campus named Pa. National Guard-Friendly School

November 11, 2025

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Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 2025

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Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2026 THE World University Rankings

October 09, 2025

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Penn College maintains high U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2026

September 23, 2025

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Penn State rises to No. 26 among public universities in 2026 US News ‘Best Colleges’

September 23, 2025

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Penn State recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index

September 09, 2025

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Penn State Health hospitals, specialties ranked among nation's best by US News

July 29, 2025

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Penn State ranks 24th in US, 82nd globally in 2026 QS World University Rankings

June 18, 2025

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Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

June 17, 2025

Nese College of Nursing’s DNP Program Earns First-Ever National Ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Nese College of Nursing’s doctoral program ranked by U.S. News and World Report

April 08, 2025

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Penn State programs competitive in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 12, 2025

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Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

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Great Valley programs rank highly among U.S. News’ 'Best Online Programs'

January 27, 2025

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

January 21, 2025

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University Libraries places 10th on research libraries investment index

January 10, 2025

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Penn State ranks second in the US in 2025 QS sustainability rankings

December 10, 2024

Penn State Health named to 2024 'Best for Vets Employers' list

November 20, 2024

Old Main in the Fall

Penn State shows academic excellence in 2024 global ranking of academic subjects

November 15, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

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Military Times ranks Penn State World Campus as top-5 institution in US for 2024

November 12, 2024

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Penn State ranks 17th among US publics, top 5% globally in THE World University Rankings

October 08, 2024

Three young girls, all dressed in identical outfits, sit on a bench with a Nittany Lion statue. One of the girls sits in the Lion’s lap, the other two are just to his side. A vehicle and a building are in the background, slightly out of focus.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among nation's best in two specialties

October 08, 2024

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Penn State Abington ranks among Northeast’s best colleges in U.S. News rankings

September 24, 2024

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Penn College earns high marks in 2025 ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

September 24, 2024

Penn State ranks No. 30 among public universities in 2025 US News 'Best Colleges'

September 24, 2024

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Taylor’s research legacy shines light on California wildfires, forest ecology

September 12, 2024

A surgeon and a colleague perform surgery on a patient. Both wear caps, masks, gowns and glasses.

Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News

July 17, 2024

Anthony Sable recently accepted the President Walker Award.

Associate degree in mining offers opportunities to advance

June 17, 2024

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State remains strong in 2025 QS World University Rankings

June 04, 2024

Geothermal power plant

Rock permeability, microquakes link may be a boon for geothermal energy

April 10, 2024

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

Penn State continues strong showing in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

April 10, 2024

Paff, Showalter receive Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching

March 26, 2024

greenhouse gases

Machine learning to monitor stored CO2 saves cost and time, researchers report

February 19, 2024

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Penn State World Campus programs ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News

February 07, 2024

Two students picking flowers

Penn State ranks 4th in US in 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability

December 05, 2023

Six applied linguistics professors among top 2% of most-cited researchers

December 01, 2023

Three people sit at a table for a meeting with a U.S. flag on a stand to the right

Penn College honored on Military Times’ 2023 ‘Best for Vets’ list

November 07, 2023

The tower of Old Main building above the trees against a brilliant blue sky

Penn State rises in THE World University Rankings; places 20th among US publics

September 28, 2023

Earth’s crust, tectonic plates gradually formed, geoscientists find

September 21, 2023

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State rises to 28 among public universities, 60 overall in 2024 US News ranking

September 18, 2023

A bronze statue of a woman wearing a business suit and carrying a briefcase, outside

Penn State among nation's top employers for recent graduates in Forbes survey

August 09, 2023

Penn State EMS Hollings Scholars

Students pursue research passions through NOAA’s Hollings Scholarship

August 08, 2023

A doctor wearing a surgical gown sits next to an operating table, treating a patient. A nurse wearing a surgical gown stands in the background.

Three Penn State Health hospitals recognized by U.S. News in annual rankings

August 01, 2023

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Penn State rises 10 places in 2024 QS World University Rankings

June 28, 2023

Photo shows a bell that pediatric cancer patients ring during their final cancer treatments at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The bell is places above a sign that says, “Conquer.”

Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer program ranks among top 50 in nation

June 21, 2023

Sun streaming through Penn State's Old Main bell tower

Penn State continues strong in 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 22, 2023

Computational science and remote sensing expert Guido Cervone was selected as president of the natural hazards section of the American Geophysical Union and volcanologist Christelle Wauthier was selected as president-elect.

Trio of Penn State researchers tapped to lead AGU’s natural hazards section

March 20, 2023

Interim Provost Justin Schwartz statement on U.S. News law school rankings

February 03, 2023

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Penn State World Campus online bachelor's, graduate programs ranked by U.S. News

January 24, 2023

Students walking on campus on a sunny day.

Penn State ranked in top 25 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 17, 2022

A picture of Old Main, an old stone building with trees on either side in orange and green colors.

Penn State ranks 38th in new 'QS World University Rankings: Sustainability'

November 09, 2022

Dani Buchheister will use an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to research life that survives in some of the most inhospitable areas of the globe.

NSF graduate fellow looks deep within caves for answers to origin of life

October 20, 2022

Camouflaged military vest and helmet with red, white and blue honor cords draped over next to blue undergraduate graduation cap and gown.

Penn State World Campus ranked among Military Times 'Best for Vets' top choices

September 30, 2022

Penn State Law professor named in 2022 PA Agriculture Power 100

August 09, 2022

Several Penn State experiences for undergraduate students aimed at addressing climate change research and solutions will culminate Aug. 4 at a public symposium.

Undergrads to present research at public symposium on climate science, solutions

July 29, 2022

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State colleges rank highly in Academic Ranking of World University Subjects

July 28, 2022

Members of the Black Law Students Association at Penn State Law pose for a group photo.

Penn State Law makes 'Top 65 Law Schools for Black Students' list

June 14, 2022

Photo of the front of Old Main at University Park

Penn State ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in QS Rankings

June 09, 2022

A layout of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Penn State remains among top US, international institutions in impact rankings

April 27, 2022

EMS programs continue to shine in U.S. News graduate rankings

April 22, 2022

Penn State Smeal Department of Marketing ranked by AMA for research productivity

April 13, 2022

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State engineering rises in U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings

March 30, 2022

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Penn College campus aerial view with US flag

Penn College recognized on ‘Best for Vets’ list by Military Times

November 21, 2025

The armillary sphere on Penn State's University Park campus surrounded by colorful plants

Penn State shows academic excellence in 2025 global ranking of academic subjects

November 19, 2025

A sheep stands in a field with solar panels and a brilliant blue sky

Penn State ranks 4th in the US in 2026 QS sustainability rankings

November 18, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs

November 12, 2025

Penn State World Campus named Pa. National Guard-Friendly School

November 11, 2025

Students crowd around a camera during an on-location film shoot

Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 2025

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2026 THE World University Rankings

October 09, 2025

The entrance to the Penn College campus, with an American flag and sign saying the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Penn College maintains high U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2026

September 23, 2025

A picture of Old Main, an old stone building with trees on either side in orange and green colors.

Penn State rises to No. 26 among public universities in 2026 US News ‘Best Colleges’

September 23, 2025

Two students discuss lab sustainability at a table

Penn State recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index

September 09, 2025

Medical professionals in full surgical attire perform a procedure in an operating room. One holds a surgical drill while another works on a patient's leg.

Penn State Health hospitals, specialties ranked among nation's best by US News

July 29, 2025

Old Main on a beautiful sunny day surrounded by green foliage and blue sky

Penn State ranks 24th in US, 82nd globally in 2026 QS World University Rankings

June 18, 2025

Teresa Kaveny at the Penn State student farm

Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

June 17, 2025

Nese College of Nursing’s DNP Program Earns First-Ever National Ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Nese College of Nursing’s doctoral program ranked by U.S. News and World Report

April 08, 2025

Exterior of Old Main

Penn State programs competitive in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 12, 2025

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

Image for best online rankings for Great Valley

Great Valley programs rank highly among U.S. News’ 'Best Online Programs'

January 27, 2025

the seal of the university reading 1855 The Pennsylvania State University

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

January 21, 2025

tall library entrance steps with snowfall and two people walking

University Libraries places 10th on research libraries investment index

January 10, 2025

People work in a community garden on a beautiful, sunny day with blue skies

Penn State ranks second in the US in 2025 QS sustainability rankings

December 10, 2024

Penn State Health named to 2024 'Best for Vets Employers' list

November 20, 2024

Old Main in the Fall

Penn State shows academic excellence in 2024 global ranking of academic subjects

November 15, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

Lion shrine with flag

Military Times ranks Penn State World Campus as top-5 institution in US for 2024

November 12, 2024

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State ranks 17th among US publics, top 5% globally in THE World University Rankings

October 08, 2024

Three young girls, all dressed in identical outfits, sit on a bench with a Nittany Lion statue. One of the girls sits in the Lion’s lap, the other two are just to his side. A vehicle and a building are in the background, slightly out of focus.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among nation's best in two specialties

October 08, 2024

Student in a college laboratory

Penn State Abington ranks among Northeast’s best colleges in U.S. News rankings

September 24, 2024

Penn College campus sign on a beautiful sunny day with blue skies

Penn College earns high marks in 2025 ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

September 24, 2024

Penn State ranks No. 30 among public universities in 2025 US News 'Best Colleges'

September 24, 2024

Three people stand outside.

Taylor’s research legacy shines light on California wildfires, forest ecology

September 12, 2024

A surgeon and a colleague perform surgery on a patient. Both wear caps, masks, gowns and glasses.

Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News

July 17, 2024

Anthony Sable recently accepted the President Walker Award.

Associate degree in mining offers opportunities to advance

June 17, 2024

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State remains strong in 2025 QS World University Rankings

June 04, 2024

Geothermal power plant

Rock permeability, microquakes link may be a boon for geothermal energy

April 10, 2024

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

Penn State continues strong showing in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

April 10, 2024

Paff, Showalter receive Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching

March 26, 2024

greenhouse gases

Machine learning to monitor stored CO2 saves cost and time, researchers report

February 19, 2024

"Pennsylvania State University" sign at Beaver Stadium

Penn State World Campus programs ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News

February 07, 2024

Two students picking flowers

Penn State ranks 4th in US in 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability

December 05, 2023

Six applied linguistics professors among top 2% of most-cited researchers

December 01, 2023

Three people sit at a table for a meeting with a U.S. flag on a stand to the right

Penn College honored on Military Times’ 2023 ‘Best for Vets’ list

November 07, 2023

The tower of Old Main building above the trees against a brilliant blue sky

Penn State rises in THE World University Rankings; places 20th among US publics

September 28, 2023

Earth’s crust, tectonic plates gradually formed, geoscientists find

September 21, 2023

Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn on a sunny day with the Old Main bell tower in the background

Penn State rises to 28 among public universities, 60 overall in 2024 US News ranking

September 18, 2023

A bronze statue of a woman wearing a business suit and carrying a briefcase, outside

Penn State among nation's top employers for recent graduates in Forbes survey

August 09, 2023

Penn State EMS Hollings Scholars

Students pursue research passions through NOAA’s Hollings Scholarship

August 08, 2023

A doctor wearing a surgical gown sits next to an operating table, treating a patient. A nurse wearing a surgical gown stands in the background.

Three Penn State Health hospitals recognized by U.S. News in annual rankings

August 01, 2023

Picture of Old Main Clock Tower

Penn State rises 10 places in 2024 QS World University Rankings

June 28, 2023

Photo shows a bell that pediatric cancer patients ring during their final cancer treatments at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The bell is places above a sign that says, “Conquer.”

Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer program ranks among top 50 in nation

June 21, 2023

Sun streaming through Penn State's Old Main bell tower

Penn State continues strong in 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 22, 2023

Computational science and remote sensing expert Guido Cervone was selected as president of the natural hazards section of the American Geophysical Union and volcanologist Christelle Wauthier was selected as president-elect.

Trio of Penn State researchers tapped to lead AGU’s natural hazards section

March 20, 2023

Interim Provost Justin Schwartz statement on U.S. News law school rankings

February 03, 2023

A rock sign that says "Pennsylvania State University."

Penn State World Campus online bachelor's, graduate programs ranked by U.S. News

January 24, 2023

Students walking on campus on a sunny day.

Penn State ranked in top 25 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 17, 2022

A picture of Old Main, an old stone building with trees on either side in orange and green colors.

Penn State ranks 38th in new 'QS World University Rankings: Sustainability'

November 09, 2022

Dani Buchheister will use an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to research life that survives in some of the most inhospitable areas of the globe.

NSF graduate fellow looks deep within caves for answers to origin of life

October 20, 2022

Camouflaged military vest and helmet with red, white and blue honor cords draped over next to blue undergraduate graduation cap and gown.

Penn State World Campus ranked among Military Times 'Best for Vets' top choices

September 30, 2022

Penn State Law professor named in 2022 PA Agriculture Power 100

August 09, 2022

Several Penn State experiences for undergraduate students aimed at addressing climate change research and solutions will culminate Aug. 4 at a public symposium.

Undergrads to present research at public symposium on climate science, solutions

July 29, 2022

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State colleges rank highly in Academic Ranking of World University Subjects

July 28, 2022

Members of the Black Law Students Association at Penn State Law pose for a group photo.

Penn State Law makes 'Top 65 Law Schools for Black Students' list

June 14, 2022

Photo of the front of Old Main at University Park

Penn State ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in QS Rankings

June 09, 2022

A layout of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Penn State remains among top US, international institutions in impact rankings

April 27, 2022

EMS programs continue to shine in U.S. News graduate rankings

April 22, 2022

Penn State Smeal Department of Marketing ranked by AMA for research productivity

April 13, 2022

Side head of lion shrine

Penn State engineering rises in U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings

March 30, 2022

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