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Penn State’s Youth Food Lab attends UN Science, Technology, Innovation forum

May 30, 2025

View of a band playing on a stage at a concert with an audience watching

La Plazuela: Using music to combat ageism

May 29, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more.

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

Renewable energy windmills on a hill

Does renewable energy reduce fossil fuel production in the US?

May 19, 2025

Troy Ott standing outside

Learn about kinship care through Dean Troy Ott’s personal journey

May 13, 2025

A wide stream winding through pine trees on either side

Some water conservation programs may get more value by targeting rural farms

May 07, 2025

Four people at a table

‘Can AI Play?’ workshop explores technology in global agricultural literacy

April 22, 2025

Axel Saavedra and Jonathan Rabinovich

Project to ranch sea urchins as a food source named 2025 Ag Springboard winner

April 14, 2025

'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2025 session on housing inequality

April 02, 2025

Roll the Dice header

Roll the dice! Game teaches agribusiness majors principles of entrepreneurship

March 05, 2025

Cheyenne Brown, wearing a pink blazer, a tiara and a sash that says 2025 American Honey Queen

College of Agricultural Sciences student named 2025 American Honey Queen

February 26, 2025

hiring an applicant

Penn State awarded $1.3M to boost Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce

February 24, 2025

A rolling landscape of grass and wheat with mountains in the background

Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing

December 18, 2024

GTAN team accepting their award

Global Teach Ag Network awarded for efforts in Pennsylvania educator development

December 17, 2024

Ayse Akyildiz on board the Canadian icebreaker, CGS Amundsen

Ag student travels to Arctic for research training in a climate-changed region

December 12, 2024

red delicious apple

Penn State awarded grant for workforce development for Spanish-speaking farmers

December 10, 2024

Research awards lined up on a table with a blue tablecloth

College of Ag Sciences celebrates faculty, staff achievements in research

December 10, 2024

Faculty in College of Ag Sciences lauded for teaching, extension excellence

December 06, 2024

‘Plant Yourself in Ag Day’ highlights careers in agricultural education

November 27, 2024

E3!: Agrifood systems educator program launched by the Global Teach Ag Network

November 26, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

A large factory emitting smoke into the air

Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact

November 05, 2024

Penn State hosting community engagement and applied research symposium Nov. 7–8

October 23, 2024

Brennan poses with the medal for a photo

Penn State professor awarded UNESCO Janusz Korczak Jubilee Medal

October 18, 2024

Penn State named site for World Food Forum Youth Food Lab

October 18, 2024

Sizhuo Chen EEEPI seminar

Doctoral candidate to discuss high wildfire-risk zones effect on property values

October 15, 2024

'Stories from the Field' returns with new sessions for fall 2024

October 09, 2024

Josh Reed EEEPI Oct 16 seminar

Reed to discuss rational addiction to ultra-processed food on Oct. 16

October 09, 2024

Microgreens growing in a greenhouse

New project to support microgreens producers with risk management education

October 08, 2024

USDA grant to support summer research experiences for undergraduates

October 04, 2024

Karen Fisher-Vanden

Climate change researcher appointed to federal program advisory committee

September 30, 2024

Village on Alaskan coast

New project to support, learn from Indigenous communities facing climate change

September 25, 2024

Two rows of people stand in front of Old Main.

Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

September 12, 2024

"I Voted" sticker spool on white surface

Quick guide aimed at educating public about Pennsylvania election process

August 29, 2024

Group of people standing in a line

College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference

August 26, 2024

Students from the GOALS program lined up in Belize for the camera

Program awarded $750,000 to train future educators in global food security

August 22, 2024

Penn State students awarded USDA pre-doctoral fellowships for research

August 19, 2024

Grants will provide real-world learning experiences for College of Ag students

July 30, 2024

Head shot of Dave Abler

Abler named head of Ag Department of Economics, Sociology, and Education

July 15, 2024

PSU Italy group

College of Ag Sciences students explore Italian viticulture with alumni support

July 10, 2024

Close up photo of various vegetables

American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic

July 08, 2024

Woman making paper

Penn State students’ project designed to uplift Nepal and protect wildlife

June 26, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

A child and an adult laughing and knitting

Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference slated for July 10-12 in Lancaster

May 31, 2024

Person wearing a suit

Jeffrey Hyde returns to take the reins for Penn State Extension

May 30, 2024

An apple resting on a stack of books on a desk next to ABC blocks

Virtual training may be an effective, cost-efficient option for child educators

May 24, 2024

Industry fellowship provides real-world experience for doctoral student

May 16, 2024

Aerial view of Alaskan wilderness including forest and a river

Many people in the Arctic are staying put despite climate change, study reports

May 09, 2024

Charlene Paquette

Paquette receives academic advising award from College of Agricultural Sciences

May 08, 2024

Ag Springboard winners

Project to improve cropping named 2024 Ag Springboard pitch contest winner

April 18, 2024

Climate Solutions Accelerator

Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops

April 18, 2024

Three adults carrying bundles of sticks on their heads and walking away from the camera in Africa

Climate change may affect kinship care patterns in Africa

April 17, 2024

Webinar to address community engagement, equitable development

April 12, 2024

goals student program

Immersion experience offers lessons for aspiring agriscience teachers

April 11, 2024

Course in College of Ag Sciences expands to add focus on human and animal health

March 21, 2024

Teaching excellence recognized in College of Agricultural Sciences

March 07, 2024

Solar panels lined up in a grassy field

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases

February 12, 2024

A collage featuring headshots from the three speakers

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2024 lineup

February 07, 2024

Fruits and veggies arranged on a table next to a cutting board

Supplementing financial aid with education may benefit SNAP recipients

February 02, 2024

A man standing in front of a colorful painting of a child

Ukrainian youth researchers collaborate in multi-site refugee program

January 31, 2024

Illustration of two people with boxes and a van

Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks

January 12, 2024

Six people posing with the lion shrine.

Penn State agricultural teacher education program receives national award

December 18, 2023

Penn State senior aims to create positive impact through agricultural education

December 07, 2023

Research Awards College of Ag Sciences

College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements

November 21, 2023

Sustainable community concept design

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

November 06, 2023

Four apples lined up on a wooden table

Convincing consumers to love ‘imperfect’ foods with new USDA grant

October 30, 2023

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Penn State’s Youth Food Lab attends UN Science, Technology, Innovation forum

May 30, 2025

View of a band playing on a stage at a concert with an audience watching

La Plazuela: Using music to combat ageism

May 29, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more.

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

Renewable energy windmills on a hill

Does renewable energy reduce fossil fuel production in the US?

May 19, 2025

Troy Ott standing outside

Learn about kinship care through Dean Troy Ott’s personal journey

May 13, 2025

A wide stream winding through pine trees on either side

Some water conservation programs may get more value by targeting rural farms

May 07, 2025

Four people at a table

‘Can AI Play?’ workshop explores technology in global agricultural literacy

April 22, 2025

Axel Saavedra and Jonathan Rabinovich

Project to ranch sea urchins as a food source named 2025 Ag Springboard winner

April 14, 2025

'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2025 session on housing inequality

April 02, 2025

Roll the Dice header

Roll the dice! Game teaches agribusiness majors principles of entrepreneurship

March 05, 2025

Cheyenne Brown, wearing a pink blazer, a tiara and a sash that says 2025 American Honey Queen

College of Agricultural Sciences student named 2025 American Honey Queen

February 26, 2025

hiring an applicant

Penn State awarded $1.3M to boost Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce

February 24, 2025

A rolling landscape of grass and wheat with mountains in the background

Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing

December 18, 2024

GTAN team accepting their award

Global Teach Ag Network awarded for efforts in Pennsylvania educator development

December 17, 2024

Ayse Akyildiz on board the Canadian icebreaker, CGS Amundsen

Ag student travels to Arctic for research training in a climate-changed region

December 12, 2024

red delicious apple

Penn State awarded grant for workforce development for Spanish-speaking farmers

December 10, 2024

Research awards lined up on a table with a blue tablecloth

College of Ag Sciences celebrates faculty, staff achievements in research

December 10, 2024

Faculty in College of Ag Sciences lauded for teaching, extension excellence

December 06, 2024

‘Plant Yourself in Ag Day’ highlights careers in agricultural education

November 27, 2024

E3!: Agrifood systems educator program launched by the Global Teach Ag Network

November 26, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

A large factory emitting smoke into the air

Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact

November 05, 2024

Penn State hosting community engagement and applied research symposium Nov. 7–8

October 23, 2024

Brennan poses with the medal for a photo

Penn State professor awarded UNESCO Janusz Korczak Jubilee Medal

October 18, 2024

Penn State named site for World Food Forum Youth Food Lab

October 18, 2024

Sizhuo Chen EEEPI seminar

Doctoral candidate to discuss high wildfire-risk zones effect on property values

October 15, 2024

'Stories from the Field' returns with new sessions for fall 2024

October 09, 2024

Josh Reed EEEPI Oct 16 seminar

Reed to discuss rational addiction to ultra-processed food on Oct. 16

October 09, 2024

Microgreens growing in a greenhouse

New project to support microgreens producers with risk management education

October 08, 2024

USDA grant to support summer research experiences for undergraduates

October 04, 2024

Karen Fisher-Vanden

Climate change researcher appointed to federal program advisory committee

September 30, 2024

Village on Alaskan coast

New project to support, learn from Indigenous communities facing climate change

September 25, 2024

Two rows of people stand in front of Old Main.

Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

September 12, 2024

"I Voted" sticker spool on white surface

Quick guide aimed at educating public about Pennsylvania election process

August 29, 2024

Group of people standing in a line

College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference

August 26, 2024

Students from the GOALS program lined up in Belize for the camera

Program awarded $750,000 to train future educators in global food security

August 22, 2024

Penn State students awarded USDA pre-doctoral fellowships for research

August 19, 2024

Grants will provide real-world learning experiences for College of Ag students

July 30, 2024

Head shot of Dave Abler

Abler named head of Ag Department of Economics, Sociology, and Education

July 15, 2024

PSU Italy group

College of Ag Sciences students explore Italian viticulture with alumni support

July 10, 2024

Close up photo of various vegetables

American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic

July 08, 2024

Woman making paper

Penn State students’ project designed to uplift Nepal and protect wildlife

June 26, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

A child and an adult laughing and knitting

Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference slated for July 10-12 in Lancaster

May 31, 2024

Person wearing a suit

Jeffrey Hyde returns to take the reins for Penn State Extension

May 30, 2024

An apple resting on a stack of books on a desk next to ABC blocks

Virtual training may be an effective, cost-efficient option for child educators

May 24, 2024

Industry fellowship provides real-world experience for doctoral student

May 16, 2024

Aerial view of Alaskan wilderness including forest and a river

Many people in the Arctic are staying put despite climate change, study reports

May 09, 2024

Charlene Paquette

Paquette receives academic advising award from College of Agricultural Sciences

May 08, 2024

Ag Springboard winners

Project to improve cropping named 2024 Ag Springboard pitch contest winner

April 18, 2024

Climate Solutions Accelerator

Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops

April 18, 2024

Three adults carrying bundles of sticks on their heads and walking away from the camera in Africa

Climate change may affect kinship care patterns in Africa

April 17, 2024

Webinar to address community engagement, equitable development

April 12, 2024

goals student program

Immersion experience offers lessons for aspiring agriscience teachers

April 11, 2024

Course in College of Ag Sciences expands to add focus on human and animal health

March 21, 2024

Teaching excellence recognized in College of Agricultural Sciences

March 07, 2024

Solar panels lined up in a grassy field

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases

February 12, 2024

A collage featuring headshots from the three speakers

Penn State's 'Stories from the Field' returns with spring 2024 lineup

February 07, 2024

Fruits and veggies arranged on a table next to a cutting board

Supplementing financial aid with education may benefit SNAP recipients

February 02, 2024

A man standing in front of a colorful painting of a child

Ukrainian youth researchers collaborate in multi-site refugee program

January 31, 2024

Illustration of two people with boxes and a van

Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks

January 12, 2024

Six people posing with the lion shrine.

Penn State agricultural teacher education program receives national award

December 18, 2023

Penn State senior aims to create positive impact through agricultural education

December 07, 2023

Research Awards College of Ag Sciences

College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements

November 21, 2023

Sustainable community concept design

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

November 06, 2023

Four apples lined up on a wooden table

Convincing consumers to love ‘imperfect’ foods with new USDA grant

October 30, 2023

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