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Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author Matthew Trifan

September 05, 2025

Graphic novel author to receive Lynd Ward Prize, give author talk on Oct. 24

September 05, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor to present poetry reading and workshop

September 03, 2025

Young Black dancers stand in a row and gesture in unison.

Theatrical dance program celebrates abolitionist’s legacy at Penn State Sept. 19

September 02, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor publishes anthology of work poems on Labor Day

September 01, 2025

Critically acclaimed author Pemi Aguda sitting on a chair in front of a plant

‘Pemi Aguda to kick off 2025-26 Mary E. Rolling Reading Series on Sept. 11

August 29, 2025

Altoona professors explore horror’s cathartic nature, role in social protest

August 29, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor accepted to attend symposium

August 28, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast explores 'food horror'

August 25, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes horror author Sadie Hartman

August 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author Victoria Dalpe

August 13, 2025

sunset silhouette of person wearing feathers on head and holding tall feathered staff

Big Ten Open Books project launches ‘Indigenous North Americans’ Collection

August 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes acclaimed horror author

August 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ 'Horror Joy' podcast welcomes author Paul Tremblay

August 04, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author of ‘Nightmare Soup’

July 29, 2025

Penn State Altoona faculty to host live chat with author Paul Tremblay

July 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors celebrate one year of ‘Horror Joy’ podcasts

July 18, 2025

Phot of five people facing the camera, smiling

Libraries’ undergraduate research awards, relationships bolster student success

July 17, 2025

Penn State University Press to self-distribute Graphic Mundi imprint

July 16, 2025

A group of students sits around a table in a library or classroom setting, engaged in discussion and writing. Two instructors stand with them, smiling and interacting. Bookshelves, chairs, and a clock are visible in the background, suggesting an academic or collaborative learning environment.

Penn State Altoona faculty lead students in collaborative poetry project

July 08, 2025

Yaw Agawu-Kakraba

In brief: Penn State Altoona professor publishes second novel

July 08, 2025

A black-and-white portrait of former Penn State Behrend Dean John M. Lilley

Behrend history book explores growth of the college from 1980 to 2010

June 25, 2025

Altoona professors’ latest 'Horror Joy' podcast explores Indigenous dark fiction

June 17, 2025

In brief: Penn State Altoona professor’s essay published in nature magazine

June 16, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host summer performance series, calls for local artists

June 09, 2025

Baker's Dozen book art montage 2025

Pa. Center for the Book's 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist announced for 2025

June 03, 2025

Altoona professor publishes book of documentary poems on labor and employment

June 02, 2025

book covers: Sidle Creek (left) and With or Without you (right)

Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two titles for 2025 Great Reads

May 21, 2025

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

English professor’s poetry book is finalist for Julie Suk Award

May 21, 2025

Author, Julie Park, wearing a blue denim shirt and holding a large book open in a room with bookshelves

English professor and librarian pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

May 19, 2025

The cover of Keystone Poetry book

PSU Press releases 'Keystone Poetry,' featuring 182 contemporary poets

May 16, 2025

Blue graphic that reads WPSU Poetry Writing Competition

Budding poets from across Central Pennsylvania make their literary debut on WPSU

May 13, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor is finalist for Midwest Book Award

May 07, 2025

Tender, by Beth Hetland, cover art, and photo of Beth Hetland, a woman wearing a flowered dress,smiling into the camera

Beth Hetland's 'Tender' wins 2025 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

May 06, 2025

Altoona English professor’s forthcoming book receives advance praise

April 29, 2025

A large room full of shoppers browsing lots of books on tables

AAUW State College to hold 2025 Used Book Sale on May 17-20

April 28, 2025

Artwork by Grace Brown depicting two children playing in the water.

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

April 25, 2025

Altoona professors welcome best-selling author to latest podcast episode

April 24, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Things to Do at Penn State: April 24-May 15

April 23, 2025

Images and text about the lives of two characters in a novel

Caps Off: New Abington graduate's novel wins award, selected for a conference

April 11, 2025

Alice in Wonderland

Things to Do at Penn State: April 10-17

April 09, 2025

2025 Charles W. Mann Jr. Lecture in the Book Arts flyer

Queer history through book arts is subject of Libraries’ 2025 Mann Lecture

April 03, 2025

Photo of fiction writer Jamil Jan Kochai standing outside in front of brown picket fence

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series welcomes Jamil Jan Kochai on April 10

April 03, 2025

Dancers from Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble rehearse for their spring 2025 performance.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 3-10

April 02, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor presents at Cambridge University conference

April 01, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor's poetry published in new anthologies

April 01, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to present poetry reading by Sheila Carter-Jones

April 01, 2025

Photo of four authors participaing in Writing in Displacement event occuring at Penn State on April 4, 2025

Award-winning Sri Lankan authors to visit Penn State on April 4

March 28, 2025

Students, faculty, and guests interact at the annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair

Altoona to host Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair April 12

March 28, 2025

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 27-April 3

March 26, 2025

'Counting Winter' wins 2025 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

March 25, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes multiple new poems

March 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor to offer lecture for military museum series

March 21, 2025

Penn State University Press, Libraries begin large-scale journals collaboration

March 20, 2025

A young woman assists another woman with accessing tickets on her mobile phone.

Download the new, free Arts Ticket Center app for an easier event experience

March 19, 2025

Image of the poet Adrienne Su

Poet Adrienne Su to offer reading at Penn State on March 20

March 12, 2025

Photo of children’s author Kate Messner

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: March 17-23

March 12, 2025

Harriman Recollected: New Views of an 1899 Expedition to Alaska, graphic

Libraries launches digital project highlighting 1899 Alaska expedition materials

March 06, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: March 6-20

March 05, 2025

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Altoona's Hard Freight Café open mic event set for March 25

March 04, 2025

Portrait of Wendy Horwitz

Conversation in the Humanities at Penn State Abington to feature local memoirist

March 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors' latest podcast explores body horror

February 26, 2025

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2025

Harrisburg to host artist residency with poet and educator Brandon Leake

February 21, 2025

Black and white photo of essayist Kelly McMasters sitting in a chair

Kelly McMasters visiting Penn State as 2025 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 21, 2025

Penn State Cheerleaders performing on stage during THON

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 20-27

February 19, 2025

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Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author Matthew Trifan

September 05, 2025

Graphic novel author to receive Lynd Ward Prize, give author talk on Oct. 24

September 05, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor to present poetry reading and workshop

September 03, 2025

Young Black dancers stand in a row and gesture in unison.

Theatrical dance program celebrates abolitionist’s legacy at Penn State Sept. 19

September 02, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor publishes anthology of work poems on Labor Day

September 01, 2025

Critically acclaimed author Pemi Aguda sitting on a chair in front of a plant

‘Pemi Aguda to kick off 2025-26 Mary E. Rolling Reading Series on Sept. 11

August 29, 2025

Altoona professors explore horror’s cathartic nature, role in social protest

August 29, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor accepted to attend symposium

August 28, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast explores 'food horror'

August 25, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes horror author Sadie Hartman

August 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author Victoria Dalpe

August 13, 2025

sunset silhouette of person wearing feathers on head and holding tall feathered staff

Big Ten Open Books project launches ‘Indigenous North Americans’ Collection

August 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes acclaimed horror author

August 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ 'Horror Joy' podcast welcomes author Paul Tremblay

August 04, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors’ podcast welcomes author of ‘Nightmare Soup’

July 29, 2025

Penn State Altoona faculty to host live chat with author Paul Tremblay

July 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors celebrate one year of ‘Horror Joy’ podcasts

July 18, 2025

Phot of five people facing the camera, smiling

Libraries’ undergraduate research awards, relationships bolster student success

July 17, 2025

Penn State University Press to self-distribute Graphic Mundi imprint

July 16, 2025

A group of students sits around a table in a library or classroom setting, engaged in discussion and writing. Two instructors stand with them, smiling and interacting. Bookshelves, chairs, and a clock are visible in the background, suggesting an academic or collaborative learning environment.

Penn State Altoona faculty lead students in collaborative poetry project

July 08, 2025

Yaw Agawu-Kakraba

In brief: Penn State Altoona professor publishes second novel

July 08, 2025

A black-and-white portrait of former Penn State Behrend Dean John M. Lilley

Behrend history book explores growth of the college from 1980 to 2010

June 25, 2025

Altoona professors’ latest 'Horror Joy' podcast explores Indigenous dark fiction

June 17, 2025

In brief: Penn State Altoona professor’s essay published in nature magazine

June 16, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host summer performance series, calls for local artists

June 09, 2025

Baker's Dozen book art montage 2025

Pa. Center for the Book's 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist announced for 2025

June 03, 2025

Altoona professor publishes book of documentary poems on labor and employment

June 02, 2025

book covers: Sidle Creek (left) and With or Without you (right)

Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two titles for 2025 Great Reads

May 21, 2025

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

English professor’s poetry book is finalist for Julie Suk Award

May 21, 2025

Author, Julie Park, wearing a blue denim shirt and holding a large book open in a room with bookshelves

English professor and librarian pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

May 19, 2025

The cover of Keystone Poetry book

PSU Press releases 'Keystone Poetry,' featuring 182 contemporary poets

May 16, 2025

Blue graphic that reads WPSU Poetry Writing Competition

Budding poets from across Central Pennsylvania make their literary debut on WPSU

May 13, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor is finalist for Midwest Book Award

May 07, 2025

Tender, by Beth Hetland, cover art, and photo of Beth Hetland, a woman wearing a flowered dress,smiling into the camera

Beth Hetland's 'Tender' wins 2025 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

May 06, 2025

Altoona English professor’s forthcoming book receives advance praise

April 29, 2025

A large room full of shoppers browsing lots of books on tables

AAUW State College to hold 2025 Used Book Sale on May 17-20

April 28, 2025

Artwork by Grace Brown depicting two children playing in the water.

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

April 25, 2025

Altoona professors welcome best-selling author to latest podcast episode

April 24, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Things to Do at Penn State: April 24-May 15

April 23, 2025

Images and text about the lives of two characters in a novel

Caps Off: New Abington graduate's novel wins award, selected for a conference

April 11, 2025

Alice in Wonderland

Things to Do at Penn State: April 10-17

April 09, 2025

2025 Charles W. Mann Jr. Lecture in the Book Arts flyer

Queer history through book arts is subject of Libraries’ 2025 Mann Lecture

April 03, 2025

Photo of fiction writer Jamil Jan Kochai standing outside in front of brown picket fence

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series welcomes Jamil Jan Kochai on April 10

April 03, 2025

Dancers from Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble rehearse for their spring 2025 performance.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 3-10

April 02, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor presents at Cambridge University conference

April 01, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor's poetry published in new anthologies

April 01, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to present poetry reading by Sheila Carter-Jones

April 01, 2025

Photo of four authors participaing in Writing in Displacement event occuring at Penn State on April 4, 2025

Award-winning Sri Lankan authors to visit Penn State on April 4

March 28, 2025

Students, faculty, and guests interact at the annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair

Altoona to host Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair April 12

March 28, 2025

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 27-April 3

March 26, 2025

'Counting Winter' wins 2025 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award

March 25, 2025

Penn State Altoona English professor publishes multiple new poems

March 21, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor to offer lecture for military museum series

March 21, 2025

Penn State University Press, Libraries begin large-scale journals collaboration

March 20, 2025

A young woman assists another woman with accessing tickets on her mobile phone.

Download the new, free Arts Ticket Center app for an easier event experience

March 19, 2025

Image of the poet Adrienne Su

Poet Adrienne Su to offer reading at Penn State on March 20

March 12, 2025

Photo of children’s author Kate Messner

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: March 17-23

March 12, 2025

Harriman Recollected: New Views of an 1899 Expedition to Alaska, graphic

Libraries launches digital project highlighting 1899 Alaska expedition materials

March 06, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: March 6-20

March 05, 2025

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Altoona's Hard Freight Café open mic event set for March 25

March 04, 2025

Portrait of Wendy Horwitz

Conversation in the Humanities at Penn State Abington to feature local memoirist

March 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona professors' latest podcast explores body horror

February 26, 2025

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2025

Harrisburg to host artist residency with poet and educator Brandon Leake

February 21, 2025

Black and white photo of essayist Kelly McMasters sitting in a chair

Kelly McMasters visiting Penn State as 2025 Fisher Family Writer-in-Residence

February 21, 2025

Penn State Cheerleaders performing on stage during THON

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 20-27

February 19, 2025

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