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Headshots of student-athletes Riley Best and Josselyn Nau

Penn State Altoona’s Riley Best, Josselyn Nau win AMCC weekly awards

March 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors examine ‘Candyman’ in latest podcast

March 09, 2026

Illustration of a vintage desktop computer with a CRT monitor, floppy drive, and speakers, resembling an old-school educational computer setup.

Penn State Altoona to present play ‘The Oregon Trail’ by Bekah Brunstetter

March 09, 2026

A 20-sided die sits on a tabletop among other tabletop gaming dice, commonly used in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Ivy Con’ tabletop-gaming event March 21

March 06, 2026

Headshots of Caden Traggiai, Pedro Teran, Adam Dotts and Shuo Sun

Penn State Altoona men’s swimming lands four on All-SUNYAC team

March 06, 2026

A name placard reading Erin Murphy, Interpretive Judge sits on a desk overlooking the stage at the Poetry Out Loud Pennsylvania State Finals.

Penn State Altoona English professor judges Poetry Out Loud state finals

March 05, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2026

Kate Blakinger and Matthew Pitt headshots

Former Penn State Altoona writers-in-residence publish collection, novel

March 05, 2026

A detailed map of Middle-earth showing regions like the Shire, Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor with mountains, rivers, and cities.

Penn State Altoona to host talk on Tolkien’s Middle-earth and medievalism

March 05, 2026

Professor Carolyn Mahan speaks into a microphone while testifying before a congressional committee, seated at a table with a nameplate reading Dr. Mahan.

Penn State Altoona professor testifies before U.S. House committee

March 04, 2026

Altoona student-athletes Avana Sayles, Lanie Wilt voted to All-AMCC Team

March 04, 2026

Altoona’s Kaden Claar, Rasheed Daniels earn spots on All-AMCC Squad

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Penn State Altoona softball student-athletes earn AMCC weekly awards

March 02, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Hard Freight Café’ open mic event March 17

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Meet the English Faculty’ event March 17

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor offers one-day course for Osher Institute

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Four students pose together at a THON event, smiling in front of a brightly lit stage. They are wearing casual attire and participant bibs labeled with THON 2026 sections.

Penn State Altoona dancers shine as THON 2026 sets fundraising record

February 25, 2026

A person holds a smartphone with a glowing digital sphere labeled AI, symbolizing artificial intelligence technology.

Online AI Literacy for Professionals course now accepting registration

February 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines academic horror in film ‘Master’

February 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor signs contract for children’s book reissue

February 20, 2026

Nurse wearing a stethoscope and scrubs that say Penn State Nursing

Virtual information sessions set for second-degree nursing program

February 19, 2026

A group of men standing indoors on a gym floor, smiling and posing with pickleball paddles while wearing medals, suggesting a friendly competition or tournament.

'King of the Court': The making of Altoona’s resident sport-humanities scholar

February 19, 2026

Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion, with a projected image of a circle of chairs in a library behind them.

Penn State Altoona colloquium to explore evolution of stage performance project

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor to publish new and selected poems volume

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona’s ‘Hard Freight’ magazine sets March 17 submission deadline

February 18, 2026

Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona

Registration open for Bring Our Children to Work Day at Penn State Altoona

February 18, 2026

Three Altoona student-athletes earn All-AMCC status in women’s wrestling

February 18, 2026

A student presenting a research poster and explaining findings to an attendee at an academic poster session.

Penn State Altoona to offer research poster workshops for students

February 17, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

February 17, 2026

Students exercising on treadmills and stair machines inside a bright fitness center with large windows overlooking trees.

Penn State Altoona launches KINect fitness mentorship program

February 16, 2026

Paint strokes of black, red, yellow and black with the words "Black History Month" in white

Blair County Black history documents on display at Penn State Altoona

February 16, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and folklore with author Daisy Pearce

February 16, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

Altoona’s Lanie Wilt recognized as AMCC Athlete of the Week in women's basketball

February 10, 2026

Altoona’s Kaden Claar honored as AMCC Athlete of the Week for men's basketball

February 10, 2026

Tall grasses and aquatic plants growing along the edge of a calm green river bordered by dense vegetation.

Penn State Altoona alumna to speak on invasive plants in freshwater systems

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor speaks at Whitman College on energy and roads

February 06, 2026

Hands of two professionals holding pens over charts and a tablet during a meeting, discussing data and financial planning.

Penn State DuBois to offer grant writing course

February 06, 2026

Stylized blue compass with an arrow pointing forward and the word Leadership highlighted, symbolizing direction and guidance.

Penn State DuBois, Behrend offer virtual leadership course for supervisors

February 06, 2026

Group of elementary students in a classroom smiling in front of a whiteboard showing $400.75 donated to PSU Altoona THON to help children with cancer.

Tyrone elementary students donate holiday store profits to Altoona THON group

February 06, 2026

Purple graphic reading African American Read-In 2026, Penn State Altoona, featuring an open book labeled Black Female Celebrity with floral illustrations.

Penn State Altoona announces 2026 African American Read-In events

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Emily C. Hughes

February 06, 2026

Applications now being accepted for Steve A. Garban Grant-In-Aid

February 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor featured on ABC Australia’s 'Rear Vision' podcast

February 03, 2026

Researcher with a test tube working in a lab

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell

Penn State campuses commemorate 2026 National Black History Month with events

January 30, 2026

Illustration featuring outline of Pennsylvania, campus location markers, and compass

Change-of-campus program Penn State Pathways launches this spring

January 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona faculty member, student named 2026 WISE honorees

January 29, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty dissect feminism and horror in latest podcast

January 27, 2026

Altoona student-athlete Caden Traggiai named SUNYAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week

January 27, 2026

Two zebrafish with blue and gold stripes swim in a laboratory tank near a glass tube.

Penn State Altoona debuts RISE series highlighting faculty-student research

January 26, 2026

Summer Success Scholarships available for Penn State Altoona students

January 21, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast welcomes author Nat Cassidy

January 20, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes essay on catalog poems, collaboration

January 20, 2026

Mixed-media artwork of a sea turtle entangled in plastic bags and debris, highlighting ocean pollution and harm to marine life.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to offer free open dance classes for adults

January 20, 2026

Group of people holding hands in a circle over an open book on a table, symbolizing unity and support.

Penn State Altoona to host ‘We Define Us: A Dignity Drop-In’ event

January 16, 2026

American flag draped beside a wooden gavel resting on the U.S. Constitution opened to the words WE THE PEOPLE.

Penn State Altoona to host livestream discussion with journalist Ayesha Rascoe

January 16, 2026

Three medals—gold, silver, and bronze—on red, white, and blue ribbons, arranged side by side on a light background.

Arctic Challenge brings Olympic-style winter games to Penn State Altoona

January 15, 2026

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Penn State Altoona’s Riley Best, Josselyn Nau win AMCC weekly awards

March 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona professors examine ‘Candyman’ in latest podcast

March 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona to present play ‘The Oregon Trail’ by Bekah Brunstetter

March 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Ivy Con’ tabletop-gaming event March 21

March 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona men’s swimming lands four on All-SUNYAC team

March 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor judges Poetry Out Loud state finals

March 05, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2026

Former Penn State Altoona writers-in-residence publish collection, novel

March 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host talk on Tolkien’s Middle-earth and medievalism

March 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor testifies before U.S. House committee

March 04, 2026

Altoona student-athletes Avana Sayles, Lanie Wilt voted to All-AMCC Team

March 04, 2026

Altoona’s Kaden Claar, Rasheed Daniels earn spots on All-AMCC Squad

March 03, 2026

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Penn State Altoona softball student-athletes earn AMCC weekly awards

March 02, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Hard Freight Café’ open mic event March 17

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Meet the English Faculty’ event March 17

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor offers one-day course for Osher Institute

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

‘Water bears’ reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona dancers shine as THON 2026 sets fundraising record

February 25, 2026

Online AI Literacy for Professionals course now accepting registration

February 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines academic horror in film ‘Master’

February 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor signs contract for children’s book reissue

February 20, 2026

Virtual information sessions set for second-degree nursing program

February 19, 2026

'King of the Court': The making of Altoona’s resident sport-humanities scholar

February 19, 2026

Penn State Altoona colloquium to explore evolution of stage performance project

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor to publish new and selected poems volume

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona’s ‘Hard Freight’ magazine sets March 17 submission deadline

February 18, 2026

Registration open for Bring Our Children to Work Day at Penn State Altoona

February 18, 2026

Three Altoona student-athletes earn All-AMCC status in women’s wrestling

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona to offer research poster workshops for students

February 17, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

February 17, 2026

Penn State Altoona launches KINect fitness mentorship program

February 16, 2026

Blair County Black history documents on display at Penn State Altoona

February 16, 2026

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and folklore with author Daisy Pearce

February 16, 2026

In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population

February 12, 2026

Altoona’s Lanie Wilt recognized as AMCC Athlete of the Week in women's basketball

February 10, 2026

Altoona’s Kaden Claar honored as AMCC Athlete of the Week for men's basketball

February 10, 2026

Penn State Altoona alumna to speak on invasive plants in freshwater systems

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor speaks at Whitman College on energy and roads

February 06, 2026

Penn State DuBois to offer grant writing course

February 06, 2026

Penn State DuBois, Behrend offer virtual leadership course for supervisors

February 06, 2026

Tyrone elementary students donate holiday store profits to Altoona THON group

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona announces 2026 African American Read-In events

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Emily C. Hughes

February 06, 2026

Applications now being accepted for Steve A. Garban Grant-In-Aid

February 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor featured on ABC Australia’s 'Rear Vision' podcast

February 03, 2026

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

Penn State campuses commemorate 2026 National Black History Month with events

January 30, 2026

Change-of-campus program Penn State Pathways launches this spring

January 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor brings stories of courage from research to stage

January 29, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty member, student named 2026 WISE honorees

January 29, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty dissect feminism and horror in latest podcast

January 27, 2026

Altoona student-athlete Caden Traggiai named SUNYAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week

January 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona debuts RISE series highlighting faculty-student research

January 26, 2026

Summer Success Scholarships available for Penn State Altoona students

January 21, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast welcomes author Nat Cassidy

January 20, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes essay on catalog poems, collaboration

January 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona to offer free open dance classes for adults

January 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host ‘We Define Us: A Dignity Drop-In’ event

January 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host livestream discussion with journalist Ayesha Rascoe

January 16, 2026

Arctic Challenge brings Olympic-style winter games to Penn State Altoona

January 15, 2026

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