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A man wearing a navy suit jacket, patterned shirt and teal tie stands outdoors in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny building, with trees and fall foliage behind him.

Greater Allegheny professor brings Black culture, history to podcast

December 04, 2025

White lights on pines

Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum

December 04, 2025

Detailed pencil drawing of an elephant against a soft green background, showing textured skin and a curled trunk.

Fall 2025 issue of Penn State Altoona literary arts magazine available online

December 04, 2025

Playing Favorites in cursive font and a selection of color images

Special Collections Library launches new collaborative exhibition

December 04, 2025

Elementary school kids sit in seats in an auditorium.

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

A group of young ballet dancers stand in formal poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

Two students look at each other and smile as one gestures towards art displays hanging on a wall.

Students use art, writing and generative AI to imagine future selves

December 02, 2025

Erin Murphy

Altoona professor nominated for Pushcart, Best of Net, and fiction awards

December 02, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty’s latest 'Horror Joy' podcast features upcoming film directors

December 01, 2025

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

November 27, 2025

vertical film poster titled Recorder the Marion Stokes Project

Screening of ‘Recorder’ film on Dec. 2 asks who, what defines history

November 26, 2025

Side by side image of a young woman with dark hair on the right and a young man with dark hair on the left

Two composition students’ music selected for dean’s alumni video series relaunch

November 25, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty talk with author Gwendolyn Kiste in latest podcast episode

November 25, 2025

Colorful hands raised with hearts on their palms against a pink background, symbolizing unity, support, and community.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘Uplifted’

November 20, 2025

Close-up of a person playing a trumpet, illuminated by dramatic blue and red stage lighting with smoky background effects.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform Dec. 13

November 20, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 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

Rock Ensemble

Penn State Rock Ensemble to present end-of-semester concert on Dec. 9

November 17, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast explores ecological horror in 'The Bay'

November 17, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty interview author Kayli Scholz on latest 'Horror Joy' podcast

November 14, 2025

Penn State Altoona Professor Erin Murphy holding a copy of her latest book Fluent in Blue

Penn State Altoona professor’s book wins international poetry award

November 14, 2025

three people in purple room

IST student hosts film festival’s first virtual-reality immersive experience

November 14, 2025

Choirs Mosaic

School of Music Choirs present a day of performances on Nov. 16

November 13, 2025

Photo of a globe

Penn State Berks celebrates 2025 International Education Week in November

November 12, 2025

An illustration of three people dancing and wearing colorful garb

Penn State Berks hosts third annual Garba Night on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Tuxedoed man holding an award and an inset of a woman with dark hair

Centre Film Festival selects two Penn State alumni for awards

November 11, 2025

Recital Hall

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra to present joint concert Nov. 19

November 11, 2025

Jaren A Masterclass

Broadway drummer and alum Jaren Angud to present musical theatre masterclass

November 11, 2025

a glass jug of apple cider next to a pile of apples

Penn State Altoona to host 'Autumn Sunday Art Cider and Cookie Social' events

November 10, 2025

Book cover for Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds featuring a watercolor heron with wings outstretched.

Penn State Altoona professor publishes poem in bird anthology

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg choir and concert band perform on stage

Penn State Harrisburg to present fall concert Nov. 19-20

November 10, 2025

Glee Club

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

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

Faculty member drives Centre Film Festival as educator, filmmaker and matchmaker

November 07, 2025

students gathered listening to a speaker in an art gallery

The art of learning: Interdisciplinary approaches strengthen student engagement

November 06, 2025

Architectural drawing of the Pantheon in Rome, showing a precise geometric analysis of its dome and portico. The sketch includes intersecting lines, circles, and grids illustrating proportions and symmetry. The central dome is rendered with detailed coffering, and the lower section depicts the entrance with columns and pediment.

Architecture professor to open exhibition in Stuckeman’s Rouse Gallery

November 06, 2025

poppies on top of pour paint

Neuroarts workshop to celebrate healing, connection, and veterans on Nov. 12

November 05, 2025

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 6-13

November 05, 2025

Jerry Zolten

Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview

November 05, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty analyze a Spanish horror classic

November 04, 2025

A blue-lit room with people sitting and watching a podcast being recorded

Visual Arts professor’s ‘Sound and Vision’ podcast celebrates 500th episode

November 04, 2025

Gerardo Nov 10

Campus and Philharmonic Orchestras to perform Nov. 10 at Eisenhower Auditorium 

November 04, 2025

Bearded man in Penn State ballcap wearing a coat and collared shirt.

Penn State faculty, student and alumni films to screen at Centre Film Festival

November 04, 2025

Glee Club

Penn State Glee Club to present Fall Concert on Nov. 14

November 04, 2025

Matthew Ferrence sitting in front of cinderblock wall with grass in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Matthew Ferrence on Nov. 13

November 04, 2025

Brenden Locke and Linda Thornton

Music education major comes full circle through Partners in Music collaboration 

November 04, 2025

Portrait of Joanna Kieran-Mendez

Undergrad research project explores neurophysiology of people with perfect pitch

November 04, 2025

Mosaic 2024 Group

School of Music to present Mosaic 2025

November 03, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor’s poetry collection reviewed in journal

November 03, 2025

Todd Davis

Penn State Altoona professor nominated for Pushcart Prize

October 31, 2025

Students crowd around a camera during an on-location film shoot

Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 2025

graphic from the American Revolution film

Abington history professor to highlight role in Ken Burns' new film on Nov. 13

October 31, 2025

Person wearing paper mâché alien mask

Abington Experience drives students' art, tech event on Philly waterfront

October 31, 2025

Matthew Restall wears a paisley blazer, blue shirt and Elton John-style pink glasses.

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble announces fall performance

October 30, 2025

A pretty handmade dreamcatcher with gemstone beads

Indigenous foodways and art events on Nov. 10–12 to feature Chef Lorinda John

October 30, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Penn State Berks to host screening of 'Merchants of Doubt'

October 29, 2025

Side by side portrait photos, on the left a young man wearing a blue suit and on the right a young woman wearing a brown dress

Two Arts and Architecture students selected for Presidential Leadership Academy

October 29, 2025

Banner for Antigone

Centre Stage presents ‘Antigone’ at the Pavilion Theatre, Nov. 11-21

October 29, 2025

A diverse group of of men and women hold a pose or an instrument.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

October 29, 2025

Tim McClure playing the piano

Brandywine student writes original composition for songwriting circle

October 28, 2025

Philip Terman

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by Philip Terman Nov. 11

October 28, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty explore fear and catharsis in new podcast episode

October 27, 2025

A posed photo of four cast members of "Radium Girls" in a darkened background

Penn State Harrisburg to present 'Radium Girls' play Nov. 5-8

October 27, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

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A man wearing a navy suit jacket, patterned shirt and teal tie stands outdoors in front of a Penn State Greater Allegheny building, with trees and fall foliage behind him.

Greater Allegheny professor brings Black culture, history to podcast

December 04, 2025

White lights on pines

Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum

December 04, 2025

Detailed pencil drawing of an elephant against a soft green background, showing textured skin and a curled trunk.

Fall 2025 issue of Penn State Altoona literary arts magazine available online

December 04, 2025

Playing Favorites in cursive font and a selection of color images

Special Collections Library launches new collaborative exhibition

December 04, 2025

Elementary school kids sit in seats in an auditorium.

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

A group of young ballet dancers stand in formal poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

Two students look at each other and smile as one gestures towards art displays hanging on a wall.

Students use art, writing and generative AI to imagine future selves

December 02, 2025

Erin Murphy

Altoona professor nominated for Pushcart, Best of Net, and fiction awards

December 02, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty’s latest 'Horror Joy' podcast features upcoming film directors

December 01, 2025

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

November 27, 2025

vertical film poster titled Recorder the Marion Stokes Project

Screening of ‘Recorder’ film on Dec. 2 asks who, what defines history

November 26, 2025

Side by side image of a young woman with dark hair on the right and a young man with dark hair on the left

Two composition students’ music selected for dean’s alumni video series relaunch

November 25, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty talk with author Gwendolyn Kiste in latest podcast episode

November 25, 2025

Colorful hands raised with hearts on their palms against a pink background, symbolizing unity, support, and community.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘Uplifted’

November 20, 2025

Close-up of a person playing a trumpet, illuminated by dramatic blue and red stage lighting with smoky background effects.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform Dec. 13

November 20, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 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

Rock Ensemble

Penn State Rock Ensemble to present end-of-semester concert on Dec. 9

November 17, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast explores ecological horror in 'The Bay'

November 17, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Altoona faculty interview author Kayli Scholz on latest 'Horror Joy' podcast

November 14, 2025

Penn State Altoona Professor Erin Murphy holding a copy of her latest book Fluent in Blue

Penn State Altoona professor’s book wins international poetry award

November 14, 2025

three people in purple room

IST student hosts film festival’s first virtual-reality immersive experience

November 14, 2025

Choirs Mosaic

School of Music Choirs present a day of performances on Nov. 16

November 13, 2025

Photo of a globe

Penn State Berks celebrates 2025 International Education Week in November

November 12, 2025

An illustration of three people dancing and wearing colorful garb

Penn State Berks hosts third annual Garba Night on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Tuxedoed man holding an award and an inset of a woman with dark hair

Centre Film Festival selects two Penn State alumni for awards

November 11, 2025

Recital Hall

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra to present joint concert Nov. 19

November 11, 2025

Jaren A Masterclass

Broadway drummer and alum Jaren Angud to present musical theatre masterclass

November 11, 2025

a glass jug of apple cider next to a pile of apples

Penn State Altoona to host 'Autumn Sunday Art Cider and Cookie Social' events

November 10, 2025

Book cover for Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds featuring a watercolor heron with wings outstretched.

Penn State Altoona professor publishes poem in bird anthology

November 10, 2025

Michael Murphy Memorial, Penn State

WATCH: Veterans Day video message and Military Appreciation Week events

November 10, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg choir and concert band perform on stage

Penn State Harrisburg to present fall concert Nov. 19-20

November 10, 2025

Glee Club

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

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

Faculty member drives Centre Film Festival as educator, filmmaker and matchmaker

November 07, 2025

students gathered listening to a speaker in an art gallery

The art of learning: Interdisciplinary approaches strengthen student engagement

November 06, 2025

Architectural drawing of the Pantheon in Rome, showing a precise geometric analysis of its dome and portico. The sketch includes intersecting lines, circles, and grids illustrating proportions and symmetry. The central dome is rendered with detailed coffering, and the lower section depicts the entrance with columns and pediment.

Architecture professor to open exhibition in Stuckeman’s Rouse Gallery

November 06, 2025

poppies on top of pour paint

Neuroarts workshop to celebrate healing, connection, and veterans on Nov. 12

November 05, 2025

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 6-13

November 05, 2025

Jerry Zolten

Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview

November 05, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty analyze a Spanish horror classic

November 04, 2025

A blue-lit room with people sitting and watching a podcast being recorded

Visual Arts professor’s ‘Sound and Vision’ podcast celebrates 500th episode

November 04, 2025

Gerardo Nov 10

Campus and Philharmonic Orchestras to perform Nov. 10 at Eisenhower Auditorium 

November 04, 2025

Bearded man in Penn State ballcap wearing a coat and collared shirt.

Penn State faculty, student and alumni films to screen at Centre Film Festival

November 04, 2025

Glee Club

Penn State Glee Club to present Fall Concert on Nov. 14

November 04, 2025

Matthew Ferrence sitting in front of cinderblock wall with grass in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Matthew Ferrence on Nov. 13

November 04, 2025

Brenden Locke and Linda Thornton

Music education major comes full circle through Partners in Music collaboration 

November 04, 2025

Portrait of Joanna Kieran-Mendez

Undergrad research project explores neurophysiology of people with perfect pitch

November 04, 2025

Mosaic 2024 Group

School of Music to present Mosaic 2025

November 03, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor’s poetry collection reviewed in journal

November 03, 2025

Todd Davis

Penn State Altoona professor nominated for Pushcart Prize

October 31, 2025

Students crowd around a camera during an on-location film shoot

Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 2025

graphic from the American Revolution film

Abington history professor to highlight role in Ken Burns' new film on Nov. 13

October 31, 2025

Person wearing paper mâché alien mask

Abington Experience drives students' art, tech event on Philly waterfront

October 31, 2025

Matthew Restall wears a paisley blazer, blue shirt and Elton John-style pink glasses.

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble announces fall performance

October 30, 2025

A pretty handmade dreamcatcher with gemstone beads

Indigenous foodways and art events on Nov. 10–12 to feature Chef Lorinda John

October 30, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Penn State Berks to host screening of 'Merchants of Doubt'

October 29, 2025

Side by side portrait photos, on the left a young man wearing a blue suit and on the right a young woman wearing a brown dress

Two Arts and Architecture students selected for Presidential Leadership Academy

October 29, 2025

Banner for Antigone

Centre Stage presents ‘Antigone’ at the Pavilion Theatre, Nov. 11-21

October 29, 2025

A diverse group of of men and women hold a pose or an instrument.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

October 29, 2025

Tim McClure playing the piano

Brandywine student writes original composition for songwriting circle

October 28, 2025

Philip Terman

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by Philip Terman Nov. 11

October 28, 2025

The logo for the Horror Joy podcast, featuring a skull speaking into a microphone

Penn State Altoona faculty explore fear and catharsis in new podcast episode

October 27, 2025

A posed photo of four cast members of "Radium Girls" in a darkened background

Penn State Harrisburg to present 'Radium Girls' play Nov. 5-8

October 27, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

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