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

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

October 21, 2026

Poet Victoria Chang seated at a resaurant table with chalkboard menu and kitchen in background

Victoria Chang to deliver 2026 Emily Dickinson Lectureship in American Poetry

October 14, 2026

a smiling woman with red hair and a black and white striped shirt

Head of Special Collections sees it as creative incubator for student engagement

October 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona's faculty’s ‘Horror Joy’ podcast features Luke Dumas

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

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona hosts English faculty meet-and-greet Oct. 27

October 13, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' event announces fall 2026 open mic

October 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Penn State Schuylkill

October 09, 2026

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event

October 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor to read from collected poems

September 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor discusses horror and empathy with Brianna N. Cox

September 28, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s book wins two national awards

September 28, 2026

individuals sitting and standing with banned books open in front of their faces, around a bookshelf

University Libraries to host Banned Books Read-In on Oct. 6

September 25, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor honored at Brown University poetry event

September 22, 2026

fall 2026 online workshops for Scholarly Communications and Copyright

Libraries announces fall Scholarly Communications and Copyright workshops

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

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Ukraine flag colors in background, Exhibit graphic

Pattee exhibit, talk explores war's toll on science and agriculture in Ukraine

September 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Craig Wallwork on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

September 14, 2026

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

John O’Hara movie poster

Penn State Schuylkill professor producing documentary on literary icon John O’Hara

September 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Berks campus

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

postcards and postage ephemera are shown in a display case with orange background

Libraries’ exhibit traces diaspora via postage ephemera

September 09, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 05, 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

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

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

July 20, 2026

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

July 20, 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

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

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes book of new and selected poems

May 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Photo of a ledger book written in Yiddish and an embroidered Torah mantel, part of the

Penn State senior's archival project preserves Pennsylvania Jewish history

May 08, 2026

Book explores use of genre fiction to promote rise of modern occult movement

May 08, 2026

collage image of 8 smiling, seated student workers being interviewed

Libraries jobs, internships provide valuable hands-on student experience

May 08, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new editors for the Chaucer Review

May 07, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

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

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

October 21, 2026

Poet Victoria Chang seated at a resaurant table with chalkboard menu and kitchen in background

Victoria Chang to deliver 2026 Emily Dickinson Lectureship in American Poetry

October 14, 2026

a smiling woman with red hair and a black and white striped shirt

Head of Special Collections sees it as creative incubator for student engagement

October 14, 2026

Penn State Altoona's faculty’s ‘Horror Joy’ podcast features Luke Dumas

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

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona hosts English faculty meet-and-greet Oct. 27

October 13, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' event announces fall 2026 open mic

October 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Penn State Schuylkill

October 09, 2026

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event

October 05, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor to read from collected poems

September 30, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor discusses horror and empathy with Brianna N. Cox

September 28, 2026

Penn State Altoona English professor’s book wins two national awards

September 28, 2026

individuals sitting and standing with banned books open in front of their faces, around a bookshelf

University Libraries to host Banned Books Read-In on Oct. 6

September 25, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona professor honored at Brown University poetry event

September 22, 2026

fall 2026 online workshops for Scholarly Communications and Copyright

Libraries announces fall Scholarly Communications and Copyright workshops

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

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

14th annual Marathon Read set for Oct. 1 with 'Well-Versed: Music and Literature'

September 17, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses

September 17, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Ukraine flag colors in background, Exhibit graphic

Pattee exhibit, talk explores war's toll on science and agriculture in Ukraine

September 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty interview Craig Wallwork on ‘Horror Joy’ podcast

September 14, 2026

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to feature writer Ellen Wayland-Smith Sept. 24

September 14, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Brandywine

September 14, 2026

John O’Hara movie poster

Penn State Schuylkill professor producing documentary on literary icon John O’Hara

September 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy

Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Berks campus

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

postcards and postage ephemera are shown in a display case with orange background

Libraries’ exhibit traces diaspora via postage ephemera

September 09, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 05, 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

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

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

July 20, 2026

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

July 20, 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

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

Penn State Altoona professor publishes new book on North American energy history

June 23, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty podcast explores novel ‘House of Leaves’

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features author Keith Rosson

June 08, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast examines Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’

May 26, 2026

A Reading Road Trip road sign, blue and red with white lettering

Pennsylvania’s literary heritage explored in 'American Stories' series on PBS

May 26, 2026

Penn State professor Erin Murphy standing beside banner for International Literature Festival Dublin outdoors.

Penn State Altoona English professor reads poetry in Ireland

May 21, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror with author Jane Flett

May 18, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Altoona English professor publishes book of new and selected poems

May 12, 2026

Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast explores horror and joy with novelist

May 11, 2026

Photo of a ledger book written in Yiddish and an embroidered Torah mantel, part of the

Penn State senior's archival project preserves Pennsylvania Jewish history

May 08, 2026

Book explores use of genre fiction to promote rise of modern occult movement

May 08, 2026

collage image of 8 smiling, seated student workers being interviewed

Libraries jobs, internships provide valuable hands-on student experience

May 08, 2026

Penn State University Press announces new editors for the Chaucer Review

May 07, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

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