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

November 14, 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

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

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

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

Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 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

Pearl Gluck at the Rowland Theatre

Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans

October 16, 2025

New faculty filmmaker premieres three films at major festivals around the world

October 06, 2025

Woman standing in an arena holding a camera.

Film student enjoys action-packed internship in Italy

September 16, 2025

A group of people standing for a photo

Faculty member's award-winning film a finalist for awards at several festivals

September 05, 2025

Smiling man with thinning gray hair wearing a coat and tie

Longtime donor and Washington, D.C. internship program namesake Stan Degler dies

July 18, 2025

Two actors surround by a film and sound crew

Young members of Penn State filmmaking network move project toward completion

July 09, 2025

Martin Marinos sitting on a park bench with blue skies behind him.

Bulgaria to Bellisario: Martin Marinos connects media, politics and the world

July 07, 2025

Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year

June 12, 2025

Silver Telly image

CommAgency video for Schreyer Honors College earns two Telly Awards

May 22, 2025

Communicator Awards

Students' video production skills earn six awards in worldwide competition

May 21, 2025

Three smiling women

Bellisario College honors faculty, staff and graduate students for excellence

May 01, 2025

Filmmaker and professor Pearl Gluck named 2025–26 Penn State Laureate

April 28, 2025

Smiling man in blue sport coat and white dress shirt

Six standouts selected as marshals for Bellisario College commencement exercises

April 14, 2025

Bellisario College professor, department head to receive Faculty Outreach Award

April 14, 2025

Class of Her Own movie poster

Penn State faculty member's award-winning documentary gets West Coast premiere

March 31, 2025

Catharine Axley in her office

‘Big ideas’ and teaching drive faculty member’s passion for filmmaking

March 20, 2025

Woman wearing red sitting at a TV anchor desk

Award-winning journalist set as Bellisario College spring commencement speaker

March 18, 2025

Three women sitting on a bench

Trio of staff members provide key first points of contact in Bellisario College

March 10, 2025

People gather at a burial site.

Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community

February 13, 2025

Jamie Nguyen smiles in a navy blazer standing in front of a pond and trees.

Penn State alumna pursues entertainment career at NBCUniversal

February 03, 2025

Six students standing and smiling

Penn State students ready for working duties, media-related roles at Super Bowl

February 03, 2025

Four students smiling at the camera

Student documentary produced as part of class garners awards at film festivals

November 07, 2024

Smiling seated man in coat and hoodie

Alumnus cultivates local film community, encourages creativity in Happy Valley

October 30, 2024

Centre Film Festival returns for sixth year with 200 films, variety of styles

October 28, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Faculty member's documentary gains international recognition

October 24, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

One of Southeast’s top festivals to feature Penn State faculty member's film

October 16, 2024

Woman in dark sweater seated at a desk

Bellisario College adviser finds creative way to comfort, connect with students

October 07, 2024

Two rows of people, one seated, one standing

Alumni, contributors honored by Bellisario College Alumni Society Board

September 10, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Penn State faculty member's film set to screen at Michigan State University

September 05, 2024

Four people with three motocross bikes

Penn State-powered production provides showcase for filmmakers in Centre County

July 24, 2024

Award-winning filmmaker, TV writer selected to lead Penn State Hollywood Program

June 24, 2024

Three panelists at the front of a classroom for a panel discussion

Penn State chapter of Association for Women in Sports Media earns national award

June 18, 2024

Shreya Narsinghani

Penn State student combines film and IST majors at summer internship

June 05, 2024

CommAgency student work earns four Telly Awards, including a first gold

May 23, 2024

Four statuettes in a row, two gold and two silver

Student-produced work from CommAgency earns six Communicator Awards

May 13, 2024

Postdoctoral scholar makes the most of a two-year opportunity at Penn State

May 09, 2024

Three people, two men and a woman, sit in rocking chairs in front of a light colored brick building.

Bellisario College honors faculty and staff for consistent excellence

May 02, 2024

Brown haired woman stands with hands in pockets in front of a white screen

Faculty filmmaker’s vision shines through award-winning work and in classroom

April 30, 2024

Bellisario College spring 2024 student marshals

Six standout students selected as Bellisario College commencement marshals

April 23, 2024

Women's World Cup champion to present Bellisario College commencement address

April 16, 2024

Film poster for Class of Her Own

Multiple platforms to offer Penn State filmmaker's latest documentary

April 02, 2024

Teacher Gloria Jean Merriex with students

Faculty member's documentary about innovative teacher gets national distribution

March 12, 2024

Amsterdam shorline

Bellisario College students ready to travel for working spring break trips

February 26, 2024

46 LIVE students 2024

Logistics, look and love drive student producers of annual THON livestream

February 12, 2024

Student in blue sweatshirt standing in front of a TV monitor

Penn State students a sure bet for opportunities before and during Super Bowl

February 02, 2024

Smiling man beside a camera on a tripod with a lighthouse in the distance

Penn State alumnus embraces creative spark to write more than 35 short stories

January 26, 2024

President Bendapudi Gerry Abrams

Awards ceremony culminates successful run for fifth annual Centre Film Festival

November 08, 2023

An man in a black t-shirt holds up a playing card

Screenings, Q&A sessions set for debut of alum’s award-winning film

November 06, 2023

Programs for the Centre Film Festival

Students help drive impact and success of annual Centre Film Festival

October 31, 2023

Festival to honor Penn State alum Gerry Abrams with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 20, 2023

Centre Film Festival poster 2023

Centre Film Festival returns Oct. 30-Nov. 5 with ‘something for everyone’

October 16, 2023

Bellisario College sign

Alumni visits, celebration and parade highlight Homecoming in Bellisario College

October 04, 2023

Deepak Sethi director

‘From Barbie’s World to Elf’s New York’ to focus on narrative nuances in film

September 26, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers' comedy selected to screen at North Hollywood Cinefest

September 06, 2023

A man in a hat holds a slate on a film set

Determined Penn State student embraces on-site internship opportunity in LA

July 10, 2023

A smiling dark-haired student in a tan coat and jeans

Student’s submission earns recognition at Student World Impact Film Festival

July 03, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers’ feature honored at International New York Film Festival

July 03, 2023

Four Centre Film Fesitval Posters against a turquoise background

Centre Film Festival opens call for poster artists to all Penn State students

June 21, 2023

An man in a black t-shirt holds up a playing card

Creative, inventive Penn State alum completes innovative first feature film

June 06, 2023

Bronze Telly statuette

Three CommAgency videos earn Bronze Tellys in international competition

May 31, 2023

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three people in purple room

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

November 14, 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

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

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

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

Penn State named among nation’s Top 50 Film Schools

October 31, 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

Pearl Gluck at the Rowland Theatre

Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans

October 16, 2025

New faculty filmmaker premieres three films at major festivals around the world

October 06, 2025

Woman standing in an arena holding a camera.

Film student enjoys action-packed internship in Italy

September 16, 2025

A group of people standing for a photo

Faculty member's award-winning film a finalist for awards at several festivals

September 05, 2025

Smiling man with thinning gray hair wearing a coat and tie

Longtime donor and Washington, D.C. internship program namesake Stan Degler dies

July 18, 2025

Two actors surround by a film and sound crew

Young members of Penn State filmmaking network move project toward completion

July 09, 2025

Martin Marinos sitting on a park bench with blue skies behind him.

Bulgaria to Bellisario: Martin Marinos connects media, politics and the world

July 07, 2025

Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year

June 12, 2025

Silver Telly image

CommAgency video for Schreyer Honors College earns two Telly Awards

May 22, 2025

Communicator Awards

Students' video production skills earn six awards in worldwide competition

May 21, 2025

Three smiling women

Bellisario College honors faculty, staff and graduate students for excellence

May 01, 2025

Filmmaker and professor Pearl Gluck named 2025–26 Penn State Laureate

April 28, 2025

Smiling man in blue sport coat and white dress shirt

Six standouts selected as marshals for Bellisario College commencement exercises

April 14, 2025

Bellisario College professor, department head to receive Faculty Outreach Award

April 14, 2025

Class of Her Own movie poster

Penn State faculty member's award-winning documentary gets West Coast premiere

March 31, 2025

Catharine Axley in her office

‘Big ideas’ and teaching drive faculty member’s passion for filmmaking

March 20, 2025

Woman wearing red sitting at a TV anchor desk

Award-winning journalist set as Bellisario College spring commencement speaker

March 18, 2025

Three women sitting on a bench

Trio of staff members provide key first points of contact in Bellisario College

March 10, 2025

People gather at a burial site.

Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community

February 13, 2025

Jamie Nguyen smiles in a navy blazer standing in front of a pond and trees.

Penn State alumna pursues entertainment career at NBCUniversal

February 03, 2025

Six students standing and smiling

Penn State students ready for working duties, media-related roles at Super Bowl

February 03, 2025

Four students smiling at the camera

Student documentary produced as part of class garners awards at film festivals

November 07, 2024

Smiling seated man in coat and hoodie

Alumnus cultivates local film community, encourages creativity in Happy Valley

October 30, 2024

Centre Film Festival returns for sixth year with 200 films, variety of styles

October 28, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Faculty member's documentary gains international recognition

October 24, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

One of Southeast’s top festivals to feature Penn State faculty member's film

October 16, 2024

Woman in dark sweater seated at a desk

Bellisario College adviser finds creative way to comfort, connect with students

October 07, 2024

Two rows of people, one seated, one standing

Alumni, contributors honored by Bellisario College Alumni Society Board

September 10, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Penn State faculty member's film set to screen at Michigan State University

September 05, 2024

Four people with three motocross bikes

Penn State-powered production provides showcase for filmmakers in Centre County

July 24, 2024

Award-winning filmmaker, TV writer selected to lead Penn State Hollywood Program

June 24, 2024

Three panelists at the front of a classroom for a panel discussion

Penn State chapter of Association for Women in Sports Media earns national award

June 18, 2024

Shreya Narsinghani

Penn State student combines film and IST majors at summer internship

June 05, 2024

CommAgency student work earns four Telly Awards, including a first gold

May 23, 2024

Four statuettes in a row, two gold and two silver

Student-produced work from CommAgency earns six Communicator Awards

May 13, 2024

Postdoctoral scholar makes the most of a two-year opportunity at Penn State

May 09, 2024

Three people, two men and a woman, sit in rocking chairs in front of a light colored brick building.

Bellisario College honors faculty and staff for consistent excellence

May 02, 2024

Brown haired woman stands with hands in pockets in front of a white screen

Faculty filmmaker’s vision shines through award-winning work and in classroom

April 30, 2024

Bellisario College spring 2024 student marshals

Six standout students selected as Bellisario College commencement marshals

April 23, 2024

Women's World Cup champion to present Bellisario College commencement address

April 16, 2024

Film poster for Class of Her Own

Multiple platforms to offer Penn State filmmaker's latest documentary

April 02, 2024

Teacher Gloria Jean Merriex with students

Faculty member's documentary about innovative teacher gets national distribution

March 12, 2024

Amsterdam shorline

Bellisario College students ready to travel for working spring break trips

February 26, 2024

46 LIVE students 2024

Logistics, look and love drive student producers of annual THON livestream

February 12, 2024

Student in blue sweatshirt standing in front of a TV monitor

Penn State students a sure bet for opportunities before and during Super Bowl

February 02, 2024

Smiling man beside a camera on a tripod with a lighthouse in the distance

Penn State alumnus embraces creative spark to write more than 35 short stories

January 26, 2024

President Bendapudi Gerry Abrams

Awards ceremony culminates successful run for fifth annual Centre Film Festival

November 08, 2023

An man in a black t-shirt holds up a playing card

Screenings, Q&A sessions set for debut of alum’s award-winning film

November 06, 2023

Programs for the Centre Film Festival

Students help drive impact and success of annual Centre Film Festival

October 31, 2023

Festival to honor Penn State alum Gerry Abrams with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 20, 2023

Centre Film Festival poster 2023

Centre Film Festival returns Oct. 30-Nov. 5 with ‘something for everyone’

October 16, 2023

Bellisario College sign

Alumni visits, celebration and parade highlight Homecoming in Bellisario College

October 04, 2023

Deepak Sethi director

‘From Barbie’s World to Elf’s New York’ to focus on narrative nuances in film

September 26, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers' comedy selected to screen at North Hollywood Cinefest

September 06, 2023

A man in a hat holds a slate on a film set

Determined Penn State student embraces on-site internship opportunity in LA

July 10, 2023

A smiling dark-haired student in a tan coat and jeans

Student’s submission earns recognition at Student World Impact Film Festival

July 03, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers’ feature honored at International New York Film Festival

July 03, 2023

Four Centre Film Fesitval Posters against a turquoise background

Centre Film Festival opens call for poster artists to all Penn State students

June 21, 2023

An man in a black t-shirt holds up a playing card

Creative, inventive Penn State alum completes innovative first feature film

June 06, 2023

Bronze Telly statuette

Three CommAgency videos earn Bronze Tellys in international competition

May 31, 2023

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