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Full-time faculty invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Faculty Writing Program

December 05, 2025

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Assessment informs improvements in Brandywine’s Psychology program

December 05, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Reminder: Commonwealth Campuses town hall set for Dec. 9

December 05, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

Levon Esters stands with Mary Stromberger, (title...), after receiving the Debra W. Stewart award from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Levon Esters receives award for outstanding leadership in graduate education

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford and former Chancellor Jack Burke pose with Robert D. Metzgar, who wears the Behrend Medallion.

Behrend Medallion presented to alumnus Robert D. Metzgar

December 02, 2025

Old Main Bell on Penn State University Park campus

SPARK Session: 'Charting the Course: Strategic Planning for Disciplinary Units'

December 01, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Twenty-six employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service 

December 01, 2025

Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps, dressed in a blue blazer and white shirt and wearing glasses, stands in an auditorium with a microphone in his hand.

Penn State Smeal unveils plan to be top-5 public business school by 2030

December 01, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Portrait of Josh Davis

Josh Davis named senior vice provost and chief of staff   

November 21, 2025

Art Miller headshot

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

The bright blue entrance sign to Penn College's campus

Penn College receives 5% increase in state budget appropriation

November 20, 2025

Nominations open for President's Award for Excellence in Academic Integration

November 20, 2025

Faculty Senate passes course modality advisory report and other legislation

November 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Nominations sought for 2026-27 Penn State Laureate

November 20, 2025

Image of Neeli and three ag students standing in front of a tractor with a "play" button overlay.

A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

The green and gold exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome against a blue sky with white clouds.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

On Nov. 8 Walmart and Sam’s Club presented a check to Penn State of $45,000 in scholarship funding for military-connected students.

Walmart, Sam’s Club award $45K in scholarships to Penn State military students

November 18, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

New device? Verify recovery for MFA, activate mobile id+, connect to Wi-Fi

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service   

November 16, 2025

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Boaz Dvir is the first recipient of the Nicholas P. Jones Faculty Award

November 14, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Excellence in Academic Leadership program now accepting applications

November 14, 2025

Finance OST: Monthly virtual event to be held on Nov. 19

November 12, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

Golden autumn leaves surround this Penn State Beaver Lion Shrine in the snow.

Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Seminar: 'Balancing the Schedule: Strategies for Course Scheduling and Enrollment'

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

Lion Shrine head on

Penn State trustees November recap: Board approves new strategic plan 

November 08, 2025

Photo of U.S. flags planted in the grass, with the Nittany Lion statue in the background

Penn State to hold annual Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony on Nov. 11

November 07, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Kristen Roe

Ethics and Compliance Week: Introducing new Title IX coordinator Kristen Roe

November 06, 2025

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New and updated instructional modes to be implemented for fall 2026

November 05, 2025

Penn State seal

Ethics and Compliance Week: Youth protection across the commonwealth

November 05, 2025

Virtual workshop for faculty, 'Charting New Career Paths,' to be held Nov. 11

November 05, 2025

Old Main exterior front

2026-27 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications

November 05, 2025

Multiple pairs of hands stack on top of each other as a gesture of goodwill and teamwork, in front of a shirt that reads "Live United"

Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

A stock image of students in a classroom writing on papers

Assessment drives Linguistics program updates to strengthen communication skills

November 05, 2025

Screengrab of video

Adult learner finds ‘antidote to aging’ through geography program

November 04, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State research town hall highlights growth and strategic focus

November 04, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Ethics and Compliance Week: Athletics programs reflect University values

November 04, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

Academic adviser talking to student in office

Nominate an adviser for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award

November 03, 2025

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

Ethics and Compliance Week: Privacy is a shared responsibility

October 31, 2025

Autumn leaves at Penn State

Ethics and Compliance Week 2025 to help raise awareness, celebrate commitment

October 31, 2025

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State to centralize two strategic communications functions

October 31, 2025

2026 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway  

October 31, 2025

Stacking wooden blocks that represent different aspects of health professions

Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms

October 31, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Students walk on Penn State's University Park campus

Penn State remains a top higher education destination in 2025

October 29, 2025

Beaver Stadium with a large US flag covering the north endzone

Penn State Military Appreciation Week 2025 events kick off Nov. 7

October 29, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine covered in snow.

Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees 

October 27, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

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Full-time faculty invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Faculty Writing Program

December 05, 2025

A close up of a person's hand holding a pencil, with an open textbook beside them

Assessment informs improvements in Brandywine’s Psychology program

December 05, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine at the Scranton campus with view of mountains behind it

Reminder: Commonwealth Campuses town hall set for Dec. 9

December 05, 2025

A photo of a man and two women holding a giant check in front of a Penn State Beaver wall

GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps

December 04, 2025

Levon Esters stands with Mary Stromberger, (title...), after receiving the Debra W. Stewart award from the Council of Graduate Schools.

Levon Esters receives award for outstanding leadership in graduate education

December 04, 2025

person with short dark hair, white unbuttoned dress shirt, gray suit jacket

Alumnus honors his mother and grandmother through endowed IST scholarship

December 03, 2025

Penn State Behrend Chancellor Ralph Ford and former Chancellor Jack Burke pose with Robert D. Metzgar, who wears the Behrend Medallion.

Behrend Medallion presented to alumnus Robert D. Metzgar

December 02, 2025

Old Main Bell on Penn State University Park campus

SPARK Session: 'Charting the Course: Strategic Planning for Disciplinary Units'

December 01, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Twenty-six employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service 

December 01, 2025

Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps, dressed in a blue blazer and white shirt and wearing glasses, stands in an auditorium with a microphone in his hand.

Penn State Smeal unveils plan to be top-5 public business school by 2030

December 01, 2025

Jonathan Wolf and Neeli Bendapudi

Landmark gift to prepare and support behavioral health treatment professionals

December 01, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Portrait of Josh Davis

Josh Davis named senior vice provost and chief of staff   

November 21, 2025

Art Miller headshot

Penn State remembers alumnus whose support empowers student journalists

November 21, 2025

The bright blue entrance sign to Penn College's campus

Penn College receives 5% increase in state budget appropriation

November 20, 2025

Nominations open for President's Award for Excellence in Academic Integration

November 20, 2025

Faculty Senate passes course modality advisory report and other legislation

November 20, 2025

Side head of lion shrine

Nominations sought for 2026-27 Penn State Laureate

November 20, 2025

Image of Neeli and three ag students standing in front of a tractor with a "play" button overlay.

A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

The green and gold exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome against a blue sky with white clouds.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Matthew Stuckley

Penn State Smeal alum Matthew Stuckley joins college's Finance Advisory Board

November 19, 2025

On Nov. 8 Walmart and Sam’s Club presented a check to Penn State of $45,000 in scholarship funding for military-connected students.

Walmart, Sam’s Club award $45K in scholarships to Penn State military students

November 18, 2025

The WPSU-featured broadcast "Weather World" is filmed in the Ban Family Studios.

Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Connie and Bill Hayes

Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000

November 17, 2025

New device? Verify recovery for MFA, activate mobile id+, connect to Wi-Fi

November 17, 2025

Jason and Julie Borrelli

Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health

November 17, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

November 17, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service   

November 16, 2025

Boaz Dvir sitting on bench outdoors

Boaz Dvir is the first recipient of the Nicholas P. Jones Faculty Award

November 14, 2025

Old Main building and trees in summer

Excellence in Academic Leadership program now accepting applications

November 14, 2025

Finance OST: Monthly virtual event to be held on Nov. 19

November 12, 2025

The Penn State Great Valley chancellor speaks to a group of donors and alumni at a dinner.

Penn State Great Valley honors donors, alumni at awards ceremony

November 11, 2025

Golden autumn leaves surround this Penn State Beaver Lion Shrine in the snow.

Penn State to host virtual town hall on Commonwealth Campuses Dec. 9

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

family of four in traditional formal garb at outdoor event

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

November 11, 2025

GivingTuesday

Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday

November 11, 2025

Seminar: 'Balancing the Schedule: Strategies for Course Scheduling and Enrollment'

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

Lion Shrine head on

Penn State trustees November recap: Board approves new strategic plan 

November 08, 2025

Photo of U.S. flags planted in the grass, with the Nittany Lion statue in the background

Penn State to hold annual Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony on Nov. 11

November 07, 2025

We Are sculpture silhouetted by the setting sun on Penn State University Park campus

Penn State Strategic Plan approved by Board of Trustees

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Kristen Roe

Ethics and Compliance Week: Introducing new Title IX coordinator Kristen Roe

November 06, 2025

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New and updated instructional modes to be implemented for fall 2026

November 05, 2025

Penn State seal

Ethics and Compliance Week: Youth protection across the commonwealth

November 05, 2025

Virtual workshop for faculty, 'Charting New Career Paths,' to be held Nov. 11

November 05, 2025

Old Main exterior front

2026-27 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications

November 05, 2025

Multiple pairs of hands stack on top of each other as a gesture of goodwill and teamwork, in front of a shirt that reads "Live United"

Crafting change and creating hope through Penn State United Way

November 05, 2025

A stock image of students in a classroom writing on papers

Assessment drives Linguistics program updates to strengthen communication skills

November 05, 2025

Screengrab of video

Adult learner finds ‘antidote to aging’ through geography program

November 04, 2025

Old Main in the fall

Penn State research town hall highlights growth and strategic focus

November 04, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Ethics and Compliance Week: Athletics programs reflect University values

November 04, 2025

$950,000 gift opens doors at Penn State Hazleton for area high school students

November 04, 2025

Academic adviser talking to student in office

Nominate an adviser for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award

November 03, 2025

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

Ethics and Compliance Week: Privacy is a shared responsibility

October 31, 2025

Autumn leaves at Penn State

Ethics and Compliance Week 2025 to help raise awareness, celebrate commitment

October 31, 2025

Wide shot of Old Main through Armillary Sphere

Penn State to centralize two strategic communications functions

October 31, 2025

2026 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway  

October 31, 2025

Stacking wooden blocks that represent different aspects of health professions

Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms

October 31, 2025

Four members of Penn State leadership sit in chairs on stage.

Penn State leaders hosted ‘State of State’ update for community

October 30, 2025

Students walk on Penn State's University Park campus

Penn State remains a top higher education destination in 2025

October 29, 2025

Beaver Stadium with a large US flag covering the north endzone

Penn State Military Appreciation Week 2025 events kick off Nov. 7

October 29, 2025

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 28, 2025

The Nittany Lion shrine covered in snow.

Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees 

October 27, 2025

Five men stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $243,000 presented to Penn State Altoona by its Advisory Board.

Penn State Altoona Advisory Board gifts $243,000 to support infrastructure

October 27, 2025

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