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A drummer performs while acrobats do mid-air flips and handstands.

Gravity & Other Myths acrobat: Expect serious play in ‘Ten Thousand Hours’

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 2026

Side by side images with a Black woman seated wearing a white shirt with black polka dots on right a polished aluminum chair

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Plants and flowers surrounding a large pond

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

An illustration depicts a mouse king and a holiday nutcracker

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates global language of jazz on Nov. 8

October 15, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 15

October 15, 2026

A performer dressed as a nun and a performer dressed in street clothes perform on stage

Penn State Centre Stage presents musical 'Sister Act' through Oct. 17

October 14, 2026

A group of people standing in an art museum. The person at right holds a mic and is introducing the three people to her left.

Palmer Museum exhibitions showcase faculty, student curators through collaborative inquiry

October 13, 2026

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 20

October 13, 2026

A kneeling dancer holds a ballerina standing on one leg.

Shanghai Ballet returns to United States with ‘Giselle’ Nov. 5 at Penn State

October 13, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

‘Clue’ actors Zoie Tannous, Kyle Yampiro look to the past for inspiration

October 12, 2026

Group photo of 17 people smiling and posing around a large table in a bright room decorated with plants and colorful hanging ornaments.

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

A group of athletes do handstands in front of a large digital time clock.

‘Ten Thousand Hours’ an ode to peak form Oct. 27 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 08, 2026

'Indigenous People in the Modern World' theme reflects modern representation at Oct. 12 event

October 07, 2026

Portrait of a smiling person with brown hair and glasses

Arts and Architecture dean to host talk with landscape architecture professor

October 07, 2026

The 2026-2027 Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members are, from top left, Fernanda Bonafini, Jackie Campbell, Julie Charnosky, Anna Divinsky, Subhadra Ganguli, William Goffe, Rosemary Martinelli, Sonia Molloy, Lolita Paff, Vincent Perez, Rayne Sperling, and Stephanie Swindle Thomas. Not pictured Betsy Campbell.

2026-27 Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee named

October 05, 2026

Three children and an adult sit outdoors around a wooden learning game. Two children handle game pieces while another watches; the adult sits nearby, observing. The game board and pieces are spread on the pavement.

Penn State students win award for connecting health and environment through play

October 05, 2026

A composite image of 10 college-age men and women.

Arts and Architecture announces sixth cohort of Sustainability Fellows

October 02, 2026

graphic of cropped poster with words Ballot Buddy Block Paty and orange round mascot illustration breaking through letter O in Block

Ballot Buddy Block Party Oct. 6 features fun alongside civic education

October 02, 2026

A man with dark hair wearing a sports coat and button up shirt stands next to a woman with brown hair wearing an off-white dress

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

Using assessment to enhance the Digital Arts certificate program’s capstone experience

October 01, 2026

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

Actors get into character for hilarious stage play ‘Clue’ Oct. 29 at Penn State

September 30, 2026

Singing nun with stained glass and disco lights in background

Penn State Centre Stage to present musical comedy ‘Sister Act’

September 29, 2026

Photo portrait of Lakota Harden, Native community leader and elder, laughing broadly, open-mouthed. Her face, which makes up most of the image, is framed by gray hair in braids, dangling blue earrings, and a dark green background.

Palmer Museum to install new artwork by photographer, filmmaker Ryan RedCorn

September 29, 2026

Asian woman with mid-length dark hair smiling

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 7

September 28, 2026

Outline of a human created with cut textiles and stitched to a fabric background

College of Arts and Architecture to host textile workshops Oct. 7 and Nov. 6

September 28, 2026

Four Black actors are dressed in costume for "The Wiz."

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Quintet performs at Flight 93 25th anniversary observance

September 23, 2026

Head shot of a man with dark hair smiling

Arts and Architecture dean to host book talk with art and media design professor

September 22, 2026

The Penn State mark against a blue background with the text "Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, schreyerinstitute.psu.edu."

Schreyer Institute announces recipients of curriculum renewal grants

September 22, 2026

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit jacket, seated on weathered stone steps and gazing off to the side.

LA-based architect to visit Stuckeman School for lecture

September 22, 2026

Arts and Architecture relaunches alumni interview series

September 21, 2026

A collage of multiple family Blue Band photos

Blue Band families value band, Penn State connections across generations

September 21, 2026

An actor leans on a bench while screens behind him depict a vintage film screening of ”Hamlet.“

Actors with Down syndrome take center stage in ‘Hamlet’ on Oct. 13

September 18, 2026

'Joyfull: Feast Edition' on Oct. 12 to feature Dakota Sioux rapper Stuart James

September 18, 2026

Abstract digital technology illustration featuring glowing circuit board lines and a colorful central circular hub displaying the letters 'AI'.

Stuckeman School to host interdisciplinary symposium on AI use in arts, design

September 18, 2026

A man with light colored hair wearing a tuxedo and smiling while standing next to a petite woman in a tan dress smiling

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

Teaching and Learning with Technology, part of Penn State University Libraries, is working with faculty as part of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards, focusing on the theme “Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning.” Award recipients are exploring the use of Ray-Ban Meta AI-powered smart glasses to support hands-free, real-time teaching and learning experiences.

2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses

September 17, 2026

Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships

September 16, 2026

Graduate student finalist presenting at the 2025-26 3MT final round

Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition

September 15, 2026

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a person with shoulder-length hair, facing slightly to the side, wearing a sleeveless top against a softly blurred background.

Stuckeman School names inaugural Immersive Environments Lab Fellow

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

Black man with short dark hair wearing glasses and smiling

The School of Visual Arts to kick off Anderson Lecture Series on Sept. 23

September 14, 2026

A group of college students gather around a table painting and drawing

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

Students strengthened the Steel City and their futures through City Semester

September 10, 2026

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

A person looks through a slit in a white translucent. well-lit box while a screen above displays an image of the veinous structure of a placenta

‘Ex-Utero’ project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine

September 10, 2026

School of Music Other Arts Ensemble to celebrate Morton Feldman’s centenary Oct. 9

September 08, 2026

Penn State selected as new host for Imagining America national consortium

September 08, 2026

People gather in a bright indoor gallery to view research posters displayed along the walls and talk with one another.

Stuckeman School to showcase innovations in design research at Open House

September 08, 2026

Young man standing beside a large abstract drawing displayed on a gallery wall, with additional artwork visible in the background.

Penn State architecture student wins 2026 Corbelletti Design Charrette

September 04, 2026

College of Arts and Architecture to honor Alumni Award winners on Oct. 1

September 03, 2026

Two actors sit on a couch in an apartment decorated to look like it is from the 1960s

Kikora Franklin: Centre Stage 2026–27 reveals how theater connects with humanity

September 02, 2026

Centre Stage Sneak Preview on Sept. 17 will explore theme ‘Out of Many—One’

September 02, 2026

An image of a large artwork resembling tan crinkled fabric hanging from the ceiling of an art gallery

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Architectural site model showing a proposed building, pathways, trees, and landscaped gathering spaces arranged on a cardboard base against a dark background.

Exhibit features 9/11 memorial designs by architecture students honoring fallen alumni

September 01, 2026

Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration

August 24, 2026

A Black woman looks down at a piece of paper with words typed on it.

Terry Watson, Carmin Wong to lead poetry events Sept. 9 and 16

August 19, 2026

Close-up of colorful parody trading cards arranged in a grid, featuring stylized portraits and humorous titles such as “LONERS” and “PA’LANTE,” with bold retro graphics and mock character descriptions.

Stuckeman School to host NY-based design studio in lecture and exhibit series

August 18, 2026

Head shot of a young white woman with brown straight hair wearing a pink top and smiling

College of Arts and Architecture summer commencement student marshal announced

August 10, 2026

Portrait of a person with short dark hair wearing a navy button-down shirt, standing indoors in front of a blurred industrial or architectural background with curved white structures.

Pinto Duarte named interim head of Department of Architecture

August 04, 2026

A woman in blouse and slacks surrounded by actors/singers

Penn State Centre Stage announces 2026–27 show season

August 03, 2026

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Gravity & Other Myths acrobat: Expect serious play in ‘Ten Thousand Hours’

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 2026

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates global language of jazz on Nov. 8

October 15, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 15

October 15, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage presents musical 'Sister Act' through Oct. 17

October 14, 2026

Palmer Museum exhibitions showcase faculty, student curators through collaborative inquiry

October 13, 2026

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 20

October 13, 2026

Shanghai Ballet returns to United States with ‘Giselle’ Nov. 5 at Penn State

October 13, 2026

‘Clue’ actors Zoie Tannous, Kyle Yampiro look to the past for inspiration

October 12, 2026

Landscape architecture alumni partner to offer student internship in Italy

October 12, 2026

‘Ten Thousand Hours’ an ode to peak form Oct. 27 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 08, 2026

'Indigenous People in the Modern World' theme reflects modern representation at Oct. 12 event

October 07, 2026

Arts and Architecture dean to host talk with landscape architecture professor

October 07, 2026

2026-27 Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee named

October 05, 2026

Penn State students win award for connecting health and environment through play

October 05, 2026

Arts and Architecture announces sixth cohort of Sustainability Fellows

October 02, 2026

Ballot Buddy Block Party Oct. 6 features fun alongside civic education

October 02, 2026

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

Using assessment to enhance the Digital Arts certificate program’s capstone experience

October 01, 2026

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

Actors get into character for hilarious stage play ‘Clue’ Oct. 29 at Penn State

September 30, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage to present musical comedy ‘Sister Act’

September 29, 2026

Palmer Museum to install new artwork by photographer, filmmaker Ryan RedCorn

September 29, 2026

The School of Visual Arts to continue Anderson Lecture Series on Oct. 7

September 28, 2026

College of Arts and Architecture to host textile workshops Oct. 7 and Nov. 6

September 28, 2026

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Quintet performs at Flight 93 25th anniversary observance

September 23, 2026

Arts and Architecture dean to host book talk with art and media design professor

September 22, 2026

Schreyer Institute announces recipients of curriculum renewal grants

September 22, 2026

LA-based architect to visit Stuckeman School for lecture

September 22, 2026

Arts and Architecture relaunches alumni interview series

September 21, 2026

Blue Band families value band, Penn State connections across generations

September 21, 2026

Actors with Down syndrome take center stage in ‘Hamlet’ on Oct. 13

September 18, 2026

'Joyfull: Feast Edition' on Oct. 12 to feature Dakota Sioux rapper Stuart James

September 18, 2026

Stuckeman School to host interdisciplinary symposium on AI use in arts, design

September 18, 2026

Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre’s Playhouse Theatre

September 17, 2026

2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses

September 17, 2026

Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships

September 16, 2026

Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition

September 15, 2026

Stuckeman School names inaugural Immersive Environments Lab Fellow

September 15, 2026

Penn State’s Nature and Art Rx initiative to host kick-off week, Sept. 14-18

September 14, 2026

The School of Visual Arts to kick off Anderson Lecture Series on Sept. 23

September 14, 2026

Collaborative art exhibit ‘ExhiFISHion’ on display at Patterson Gallery, Sept. 14-18

September 11, 2026

Students strengthened the Steel City and their futures through City Semester

September 10, 2026

Penn State Sustainability's 2026-27 public events season kicks off Sept. 23

September 10, 2026

‘Ex-Utero’ project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine

September 10, 2026

School of Music Other Arts Ensemble to celebrate Morton Feldman’s centenary Oct. 9

September 08, 2026

Penn State selected as new host for Imagining America national consortium

September 08, 2026

Stuckeman School to showcase innovations in design research at Open House

September 08, 2026

Penn State architecture student wins 2026 Corbelletti Design Charrette

September 04, 2026

College of Arts and Architecture to honor Alumni Award winners on Oct. 1

September 03, 2026

Kikora Franklin: Centre Stage 2026–27 reveals how theater connects with humanity

September 02, 2026

Centre Stage Sneak Preview on Sept. 17 will explore theme ‘Out of Many—One’

September 02, 2026

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Exhibit features 9/11 memorial designs by architecture students honoring fallen alumni

September 01, 2026

Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration

August 24, 2026

Terry Watson, Carmin Wong to lead poetry events Sept. 9 and 16

August 19, 2026

Stuckeman School to host NY-based design studio in lecture and exhibit series

August 18, 2026

College of Arts and Architecture summer commencement student marshal announced

August 10, 2026

Pinto Duarte named interim head of Department of Architecture

August 04, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage announces 2026–27 show season

August 03, 2026

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Penn State part of collaboration with visually impaired artists on new exhibit

March 01, 2024

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