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Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

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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

Groups of people talking and mingling

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

September 02, 2026

A student paints in an art class at Penn State Behrend

Mary Behrend’s studio again becomes a hub for art instruction

September 01, 2026

Collage images of Yesterday & Today, the Interactive Beatles Experience; Alla Boara; Ballet Nepantla

Kulkarni Cultural Series announces fall shows at Penn State Harrisburg

September 01, 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

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Neil Williamson on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 31, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

Student Farm Club to host 11th annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 17

August 31, 2026

Penn State professor showing how the respiration calorimeter works.

‘Night at the Museums’ to showcase University exhibits and archives Sept. 3

August 28, 2026

The word LIGHT on a white background

‘LIGHT’ exhibition explores art, learning and the ways we see the world

August 27, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

Penn State DuBois to welcome magician Danny H on Sept. 8

August 26, 2026

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'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

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

August 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss 'Sleepaway Camp' on latest 'Horror Joy' podcast

August 24, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 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

Penn State Altoona professor interviews Kailee Pedersen on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 18, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley receives the Judge Emma Shannon Walser Medal during a recognition ceremony in Monrovia, Liberia.

Penn State Altoona professor honored in Liberia for poetry

August 17, 2026

The Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for fall production of ‘MacBeth’

August 14, 2026

The poster for the documentary "9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero"

McCourtney Institute to mark 9/11 anniversary with film screening, discussion

August 13, 2026

Penn State University Press appoints new editors for Eisenbrauns series

August 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State DuBois to host 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

August 12, 2026

Scarecrow Festival

Inaugural Schuylkill Scarecrow Festival to be held at Penn State Schuylkill

August 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘Friday the 13th’ on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 10, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features Spider One and Krsy Fox

August 07, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

August 05, 2026

Artwork created by Jon Bond

Penn State Schuylkill Art Space presents Jon Bond's 'Beyond the Ridge'

August 05, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Community Cinema Course

Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this fall

August 04, 2026

A close-up photo of a dancer's feet mid-air, wearing black character tap shoes with a low heel and ankle straps.

Adult beginner tap classes open for registration at Penn State Altoona

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Michael Boulerice

August 03, 2026

Book cover with title, editor name and sepia-toned photograph from circa 1920 showing a young man in a suit and dress shoes balancing precariously on a wooden chair that is atop another chair on a small table approximately 20 stories up on the rooftop of a building. In the background are other buildings in a city.

University Libraries publishes ‘The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work’

July 31, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

Woman with red hair smiling for a portrait photo

School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 2026

A black-and-white portrait of Penn State Behrend alumna Alexandria Long

Behrend alumna publishes first half of a two-book series

July 27, 2026

School of Music to present free 'Music in the Gardens' concert Sept. 10

July 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror author Josh Hanson

July 20, 2026

An American flag spread out across a crowded indoor gymnasium

Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America

July 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror writer Shane Hawk

July 20, 2026

Two people standing in front of a painting

Abington students land career-launching art debut thanks to faculty mentor

July 17, 2026

A man in a dark coat and shirt with his arm around a dark-haired man in a white coat.

Professor's documentary to make international debut at 17th century fortress

July 16, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

A classroom display of books on a wall, with instructions for how to vote for favorites below

Harrisburg faculty member coordinates local effort for national children’s book list

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

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Dolores Huerta smiling at an event

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

composite image of nine people

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

Groups of people talking and mingling

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

September 02, 2026

A student paints in an art class at Penn State Behrend

Mary Behrend’s studio again becomes a hub for art instruction

September 01, 2026

Collage images of Yesterday & Today, the Interactive Beatles Experience; Alla Boara; Ballet Nepantla

Kulkarni Cultural Series announces fall shows at Penn State Harrisburg

September 01, 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

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Neil Williamson on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 31, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

Student Farm Club to host 11th annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 17

August 31, 2026

Penn State professor showing how the respiration calorimeter works.

‘Night at the Museums’ to showcase University exhibits and archives Sept. 3

August 28, 2026

The word LIGHT on a white background

‘LIGHT’ exhibition explores art, learning and the ways we see the world

August 27, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

Penn State DuBois to welcome magician Danny H on Sept. 8

August 26, 2026

a pedestrian walking a dog_active transportation

'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

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

August 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss 'Sleepaway Camp' on latest 'Horror Joy' podcast

August 24, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 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

Penn State Altoona professor interviews Kailee Pedersen on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 18, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley receives the Judge Emma Shannon Walser Medal during a recognition ceremony in Monrovia, Liberia.

Penn State Altoona professor honored in Liberia for poetry

August 17, 2026

The Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for fall production of ‘MacBeth’

August 14, 2026

The poster for the documentary "9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero"

McCourtney Institute to mark 9/11 anniversary with film screening, discussion

August 13, 2026

Penn State University Press appoints new editors for Eisenbrauns series

August 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State DuBois to host 2026-27 Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

August 12, 2026

Scarecrow Festival

Inaugural Schuylkill Scarecrow Festival to be held at Penn State Schuylkill

August 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty discuss ‘Friday the 13th’ on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

August 10, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features Spider One and Krsy Fox

August 07, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s latest poetry volume earns praise

August 05, 2026

Artwork created by Jon Bond

Penn State Schuylkill Art Space presents Jon Bond's 'Beyond the Ridge'

August 05, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Community Cinema Course

Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this fall

August 04, 2026

A close-up photo of a dancer's feet mid-air, wearing black character tap shoes with a low heel and ankle straps.

Adult beginner tap classes open for registration at Penn State Altoona

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

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features author Michael Boulerice

August 03, 2026

Book cover with title, editor name and sepia-toned photograph from circa 1920 showing a young man in a suit and dress shoes balancing precariously on a wooden chair that is atop another chair on a small table approximately 20 stories up on the rooftop of a building. In the background are other buildings in a city.

University Libraries publishes ‘The Book of Jobs: Poems About Work’

July 31, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley

Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry

July 28, 2026

Woman with red hair smiling for a portrait photo

School of Theatre alumna builds community through senior living drama club

July 28, 2026

A black-and-white portrait of Penn State Behrend alumna Alexandria Long

Behrend alumna publishes first half of a two-book series

July 27, 2026

School of Music to present free 'Music in the Gardens' concert Sept. 10

July 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror author Josh Hanson

July 20, 2026

An American flag spread out across a crowded indoor gymnasium

Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America

July 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features horror writer Shane Hawk

July 20, 2026

Two people standing in front of a painting

Abington students land career-launching art debut thanks to faculty mentor

July 17, 2026

A man in a dark coat and shirt with his arm around a dark-haired man in a white coat.

Professor's documentary to make international debut at 17th century fortress

July 16, 2026

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty member George Looney

Behrend faculty member begins new chapter in a writing life

July 14, 2026

A classroom display of books on a wall, with instructions for how to vote for favorites below

Harrisburg faculty member coordinates local effort for national children’s book list

July 09, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s 'Horror Joy' podcast features game designer Damir Debanic

July 06, 2026

Person standing in front of paintings

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

A painting of the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus and lion shrine

Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives

July 05, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Six-week adult ballet class begins July 16 at Penn State Altoona

July 02, 2026

woman wearing T-shirt with Remember Love all-capitalized text design shaped inside a heart

University Libraries names Patty Bode 2026 Linda Stein Upstander Award winner

June 30, 2026

An older woman's face, with the word LONELY at the bottom

OLLI Harrisburg to host free screening, discussion of ‘Lonely’

June 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast features writer-director Ian Tuason

June 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

The image shows Muhammad Ali with his arms and fists raised in the air.

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2026

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Three side-by-side headshots

Three art history doctoral candidates awarded fellowships to support research

June 26, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

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