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A man wearing glasses and a windbreaker pictured atop the remains of a castle

Penn State poet Andrew Bode-Lang awarded 2026 Rattle Chapbook Prize

April 20, 2026

photo portrait of woman standing in lab workspace with hand on surface near large very old exposed bookbinding atop slightly larger wood board

Folger Shakespeare Library’s conservation, preservation head is 2026 Minter Lecturer

April 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor earns Iron Horse Literary Review prize

April 17, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

Two students petting Rosie the therapy dog, a golden retriever

Libraries offers University-wide De-stress Fest to support studying students

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Migration Studies Project hosting second Writing in Displacement series April 10

April 06, 2026

Headshots of Todd Davis, Patricia Jabbeh-Wesley and Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona to host faculty poetry reading on April 14

April 01, 2026

Altoona professor talks horror, joy and storytelling with Andrew F. Sullivan

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

cover art for The Poet and the Bees book, and image of author, a smiling woman wearing black eyeglasses and a white shirt

'The Poet and the Bees' wins 2026 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

March 16, 2026

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

March 16, 2026

Altoona faculty’s podcast delves into joy, meaning and mythmaking in horror

March 16, 2026

Ethan Tapper, a man in a red vest, yellow ballcap and khaki pants, stands next to a tree in the woods with mountains in the background.

Sustain Penn State hosts forester and author Ethan Tapper on March 23 and 24

March 13, 2026

Paper engineer Kelli Anderson to deliver Libraries’ 2026 Mann Lecture

March 13, 2026

Todd Davis receives the 2026 WCoNA Book of the Year with PJ Piccirillo (WCoNA president, L) and Kimberly McElhatten (director, WCoNA Book of the Year, R)

Penn State Altoona professors’ book wins Writers Conference award

March 11, 2026

Danielle Ryle wearing a white blouse with flowers while standing in front of trees

Poet Danielle Ryle to offer reading on March 19

March 11, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 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

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

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 professor offers one-day course for Osher Institute

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

Two girls seated on a set of outdoor concrete stairs with the girl on the right reading a book while the other one looks on

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

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

February 18, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

February 17, 2026

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

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Lynn Emanuel wearing a light blue blouse with chin resting on hand while sitting on steps

Lynn Emanuel visiting Penn State as 2026 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 07, 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

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

A diverse cast of actors toasts a man standing on a stool.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ to debut at Penn State March 2–3

February 03, 2026

A group of performers form a pyramid on stage

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Sustainability Showcase series to feature author and professor Sarah Dimick

February 02, 2026

metal bookshelves lined with forward facing hardcover books wrapped in craft paper and decorated with stickers and written descriptions of stories within

Book lovers can schedule a 'Mystery Date with a Book' throughout February

January 30, 2026

Image of the new Palmer Museum of Art

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

Award-winning fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott wearing a green shirt

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new series AFRICANAS

January 22, 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 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

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

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

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

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

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

December 15, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

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

December 10, 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

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

December 02, 2025

Altoona faculty talk with author Gwendolyn Kiste in latest podcast episode

November 25, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

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

November 19, 2025

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

November 14, 2025

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A man wearing glasses and a windbreaker pictured atop the remains of a castle

Penn State poet Andrew Bode-Lang awarded 2026 Rattle Chapbook Prize

April 20, 2026

photo portrait of woman standing in lab workspace with hand on surface near large very old exposed bookbinding atop slightly larger wood board

Folger Shakespeare Library’s conservation, preservation head is 2026 Minter Lecturer

April 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor earns Iron Horse Literary Review prize

April 17, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features horror author Rachel Harrison

April 13, 2026

Two students petting Rosie the therapy dog, a golden retriever

Libraries offers University-wide De-stress Fest to support studying students

April 13, 2026

Portrait of poet Robin Becker

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present Robin Becker on April 16

April 12, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Migration Studies Project hosting second Writing in Displacement series April 10

April 06, 2026

Headshots of Todd Davis, Patricia Jabbeh-Wesley and Erin Murphy

Penn State Altoona to host faculty poetry reading on April 14

April 01, 2026

Altoona professor talks horror, joy and storytelling with Andrew F. Sullivan

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

colorful zines lined up for viewing

University Libraries to host Queer and Feminist Zine workshop, showcase Apr. 7

March 18, 2026

Poet Tyler Mills leaning against pillar with fence and trees in background

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature poet, essayist Tyler Mills on March 26

March 18, 2026

cover art for The Poet and the Bees book, and image of author, a smiling woman wearing black eyeglasses and a white shirt

'The Poet and the Bees' wins 2026 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

March 16, 2026

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

March 16, 2026

Altoona faculty’s podcast delves into joy, meaning and mythmaking in horror

March 16, 2026

Ethan Tapper, a man in a red vest, yellow ballcap and khaki pants, stands next to a tree in the woods with mountains in the background.

Sustain Penn State hosts forester and author Ethan Tapper on March 23 and 24

March 13, 2026

Paper engineer Kelli Anderson to deliver Libraries’ 2026 Mann Lecture

March 13, 2026

Todd Davis receives the 2026 WCoNA Book of the Year with PJ Piccirillo (WCoNA president, L) and Kimberly McElhatten (director, WCoNA Book of the Year, R)

Penn State Altoona professors’ book wins Writers Conference award

March 11, 2026

Danielle Ryle wearing a white blouse with flowers while standing in front of trees

Poet Danielle Ryle to offer reading on March 19

March 11, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 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

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

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 professor offers one-day course for Osher Institute

February 27, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight

February 27, 2026

Two girls seated on a set of outdoor concrete stairs with the girl on the right reading a book while the other one looks on

Penn State to recognize Read Across America 2026 with ‘Roar Where You Are’

February 20, 2026

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

February 18, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host poetry reading by James Daniels

February 17, 2026

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

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Lynn Emanuel wearing a light blue blouse with chin resting on hand while sitting on steps

Lynn Emanuel visiting Penn State as 2026 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 07, 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

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection

February 04, 2026

A diverse cast of actors toasts a man standing on a stool.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ to debut at Penn State March 2–3

February 03, 2026

A group of performers form a pyramid on stage

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Sustainability Showcase series to feature author and professor Sarah Dimick

February 02, 2026

metal bookshelves lined with forward facing hardcover books wrapped in craft paper and decorated with stickers and written descriptions of stories within

Book lovers can schedule a 'Mystery Date with a Book' throughout February

January 30, 2026

Image of the new Palmer Museum of Art

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

Award-winning fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott wearing a green shirt

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new series AFRICANAS

January 22, 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 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

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

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

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

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

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

December 15, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review

December 12, 2025

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

December 10, 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

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

December 02, 2025

Altoona faculty talk with author Gwendolyn Kiste in latest podcast episode

November 25, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

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

November 19, 2025

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

November 14, 2025

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