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A Japanese woman holding large sticks and wearing a robe stands at a large drum.

A talk with taiko drum performer Taro Harasaki

January 21, 2026

Headshot of Black woman in hot pink jacket, wearing a turban

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 22-29

January 21, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast welcomes author Nat Cassidy

January 20, 2026

Erin Murphy

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

Crimson colored fabric draped in the window of a art gallery

Visual Arts professor's exhibit ‘Squeeze Me In’ now on display in Woskob Gallery

January 20, 2026

Gabriella Heidorn and Alexis Woodring hangin painting

Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition to open Jan. 22

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

four people standing in the sun holding musical instruments

Free concert at Penn State Abington features music of Holocaust-era composers

January 15, 2026

A reimagined painting of the Mona Lisa, in shades of blue

Great Valley hosts exhibit by Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists

January 15, 2026

Four Black men with dreadlocks make silly faces for the camera.

Pop-punkers The Paradox will bring rock back to Eisenhower Auditorium on April 1

January 15, 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

Students making cards for Veterans MLK Day of Service

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor receives second 'Best Microfiction' honor

January 14, 2026

WPSU Poetry Writing Contest is open to aspiring poets in grades K-12

January 14, 2026

Man in blue ballcap leans against a wall in front of a wooden door

Award-winning author, journalist Paul Hendrickson to give guest lecture

January 14, 2026

A view of the exhibit at the sports museum with photographs on display

'The Way I Saw It' to showcase alumnus photographer Pat Little's work

January 13, 2026

collage of images: Nittany Lion mascot sitting in chair and reading a book, and "helping" at Open House event

University Libraries’ spring Open House takes place Jan. 21-22

January 13, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion shrine is covered with a blanket of snow.

Great Valley seeks submissions for photo contest showcasing campus and community

January 13, 2026

Two Black women sitting in director's chairs turn around to look at the camera.

Terri Lyne Carrington to play ‘We Insist! 2025’ Feb. 5 at Eisenhower Auditorium

January 12, 2026

A picture of a red elm tree at sunset

Pennsylvania-based artists: Submit proposals for new exhibition at the Arboretum

January 12, 2026

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

Altoona faculty explore academic horror in latest podcast episode

January 12, 2026

50 years

Celebrate 50 years of discovery with Shaver’s Creek

January 12, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for spring theatre production

January 09, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

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

January 08, 2026

Image for the film Razing Liberty Square, which shows a bulldozer demolishing a residential building in a tropical area.

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Razing Liberty Square’ on Jan. 21

January 08, 2026

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

A graphic that illustrates the details of the concert, also included in the caption

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra presents 'Romantic Reflections' concert

January 07, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Experience pinnacle of Japanese entertainment with Drum Tao Jan. 27

January 06, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Ivy Grimes

January 05, 2026

Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to host Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao exhibition

January 05, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker Terrell Dorsey

January 03, 2026

A collection of magazine covers.

Stuckeman faculty member builds global artist community through Maake Magazine

December 19, 2025

Theater perfomance featuring Sharia Benn and a dancer

Penn State Harrisburg to present annual MLK Day play on Jan. 24 and 25

December 18, 2025

A tree inside a room decorated with lights and holiday decor

Celebrating Winter's Glow at the Arboretum at Penn State

December 16, 2025

A group of Arts at Hayfield organization members pose with the recipient of Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student named Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award recipient

December 16, 2025

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores found-footage horror

December 15, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

A large, abstract mural of sweeping blue and orange light forms installed along a wall inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal.

Sky, steel and storytelling: Lori Hepner debuts public art across Pittsburgh

December 11, 2025

Poet Jan Beatty sits outdoors in a cluttered yard or alleyway, wearing a tan jacket and orange-tinted sunglasses. She rests her hands under her chin, showing several large rings, and looks directly at the camera.

Poet Jan Beatty leads ‘Writing the Impossible’ workshop at Greater Allegheny

December 11, 2025

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley Headshot

Altoona professor’s poetry collection makes “Publishers Weekly’ top 10 list

December 10, 2025

Headshot of Mike Karns

Broadway’s premier social media agency founder on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

December 10, 2025

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

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A Japanese woman holding large sticks and wearing a robe stands at a large drum.

A talk with taiko drum performer Taro Harasaki

January 21, 2026

Headshot of Black woman in hot pink jacket, wearing a turban

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 22-29

January 21, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast welcomes author Nat Cassidy

January 20, 2026

Erin Murphy

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

Crimson colored fabric draped in the window of a art gallery

Visual Arts professor's exhibit ‘Squeeze Me In’ now on display in Woskob Gallery

January 20, 2026

Gabriella Heidorn and Alexis Woodring hangin painting

Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition to open Jan. 22

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

four people standing in the sun holding musical instruments

Free concert at Penn State Abington features music of Holocaust-era composers

January 15, 2026

A reimagined painting of the Mona Lisa, in shades of blue

Great Valley hosts exhibit by Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists

January 15, 2026

Four Black men with dreadlocks make silly faces for the camera.

Pop-punkers The Paradox will bring rock back to Eisenhower Auditorium on April 1

January 15, 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

Students making cards for Veterans MLK Day of Service

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona English professor receives second 'Best Microfiction' honor

January 14, 2026

WPSU Poetry Writing Contest is open to aspiring poets in grades K-12

January 14, 2026

Man in blue ballcap leans against a wall in front of a wooden door

Award-winning author, journalist Paul Hendrickson to give guest lecture

January 14, 2026

A view of the exhibit at the sports museum with photographs on display

'The Way I Saw It' to showcase alumnus photographer Pat Little's work

January 13, 2026

collage of images: Nittany Lion mascot sitting in chair and reading a book, and "helping" at Open House event

University Libraries’ spring Open House takes place Jan. 21-22

January 13, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion shrine is covered with a blanket of snow.

Great Valley seeks submissions for photo contest showcasing campus and community

January 13, 2026

Two Black women sitting in director's chairs turn around to look at the camera.

Terri Lyne Carrington to play ‘We Insist! 2025’ Feb. 5 at Eisenhower Auditorium

January 12, 2026

A picture of a red elm tree at sunset

Pennsylvania-based artists: Submit proposals for new exhibition at the Arboretum

January 12, 2026

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

Altoona faculty explore academic horror in latest podcast episode

January 12, 2026

50 years

Celebrate 50 years of discovery with Shaver’s Creek

January 12, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for spring theatre production

January 09, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

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

January 08, 2026

Image for the film Razing Liberty Square, which shows a bulldozer demolishing a residential building in a tropical area.

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Razing Liberty Square’ on Jan. 21

January 08, 2026

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

A graphic that illustrates the details of the concert, also included in the caption

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra presents 'Romantic Reflections' concert

January 07, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Experience pinnacle of Japanese entertainment with Drum Tao Jan. 27

January 06, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Ivy Grimes

January 05, 2026

Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to host Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao exhibition

January 05, 2026

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker Terrell Dorsey

January 03, 2026

A collection of magazine covers.

Stuckeman faculty member builds global artist community through Maake Magazine

December 19, 2025

Theater perfomance featuring Sharia Benn and a dancer

Penn State Harrisburg to present annual MLK Day play on Jan. 24 and 25

December 18, 2025

A tree inside a room decorated with lights and holiday decor

Celebrating Winter's Glow at the Arboretum at Penn State

December 16, 2025

A group of Arts at Hayfield organization members pose with the recipient of Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student named Arts at Hayfield's 2025 award recipient

December 16, 2025

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

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores found-footage horror

December 15, 2025

Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

A large, abstract mural of sweeping blue and orange light forms installed along a wall inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal.

Sky, steel and storytelling: Lori Hepner debuts public art across Pittsburgh

December 11, 2025

Poet Jan Beatty sits outdoors in a cluttered yard or alleyway, wearing a tan jacket and orange-tinted sunglasses. She rests her hands under her chin, showing several large rings, and looks directly at the camera.

Poet Jan Beatty leads ‘Writing the Impossible’ workshop at Greater Allegheny

December 11, 2025

Patricia Jabbeh Wesley Headshot

Altoona professor’s poetry collection makes “Publishers Weekly’ top 10 list

December 10, 2025

Headshot of Mike Karns

Broadway’s premier social media agency founder on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

December 10, 2025

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

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