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Center for Plant Excellence to award $130,000 in grant funding

September 04, 2026

Private water resources available from Penn State Extension

September 04, 2026

Penn State Extension online course distills knowledge on winemaking

September 04, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Great Insect Fair to feature animal zoo, hands-on learning Sept. 12

September 04, 2026

Alexa Pippy, a young woman with long blonde hair wearing a black blazer and white top, smiles outside Penn State’s Old Main building.

Kleppinger intern gains firsthand experience in Pennsylvania public policy

September 04, 2026

Penn State Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos speaking at the Huck Institutes' 30th anniversary event.

Huck Institutes mark 30 years of interdisciplinary life sciences research

September 04, 2026

Leadership from industry, government and academia pose in front of a giant mechanical compressor, holding big scissors to cut a START+ branded ribbon

START+ Lab ribbon cutting celebrates new facilities, research capabilities

September 04, 2026

Andrew Read, Glenn Thompson, Karen Thole and Neeli Bendapudi pose together for a closeup photo

Penn State marks the official launch of the National Security Institute

September 04, 2026

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

September 03, 2026

Five panelists, four men and a woman, sit onstage in front of a blue curtain while an audience watches.

Penn State Prime Branding Panel to explore how founders forge marketing careers

September 03, 2026

composite image of nine people

College of Arts and Architecture to honor Alumni Award winners on Oct. 1

September 03, 2026

A photo of Scott Milner in his office.

Q&A: Scott Milner on 'Writing and Presenting for Scientists and Engineers'

September 02, 2026

Two men running tests in a materials lab.

Penn State, Battalion launch research collaboration focused on national security

September 02, 2026

An image of a large artwork resembling tan crinkled fabric hanging from the ceiling of an art gallery

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Rocks near an ocean coastline

Ocean heatwaves linked with poorer health among children in coastal communities

September 01, 2026

A photo of a smiling Liz Minne, who smiling while sitting and wearing glasses

Interface’s Minné joins Penn State Smeal Sustainability Advisory Board

September 01, 2026

CTSI Leadership and Scholars smiling and listening attentively to a colleague speak during a meeting in a conference room.

NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health

September 01, 2026

Isabella Whitsel standing outside

Schuylkill student connects agriculture and conservation through Co-Op

September 01, 2026

Man in a suit outside of a building

NSF CAREER award to address why metals fail in high stress applications

August 31, 2026

Photo of Penn State's university seal

Simon-Jones, Nesbitt appointed associate deans in University College

August 31, 2026

Allegheny Health Network clinical engineering professionals present to a group of Pittsburgh Promise Ambassadors during a visit to Allegheny General Hospital. Participants are seated around a table while a presentation slide titled “Why Clinical Engineering?” highlights career opportunities, job stability, and the role of clinical engineers in supporting patient care.

Biomedical engineering technology connects graduates to healthcare careers

August 31, 2026

Rain barrels standing outside of a barn

Master Watershed Steward couple work together to improve the environment

August 28, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops, webinars to be hosted by Extension in September

August 28, 2026

Barbara Rolls is pictured sitting at a desk at the front of a classroom, we can see the back of a student who is seated facing the front of the room.

Barbara Rolls reflects on career that transformed nutritional sciences

August 28, 2026

Corn plants in a field

Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

August 27, 2026

A photo of the Advanced Vehicle Team surrounding their car.

Advanced Vehicle Team finishes fourth overall at AutoDrive Challenge II

August 27, 2026

Student Maggie Will stands in front of The Hershey Company, where she will be working in 2027.

Food science student lands research job with Hershey after two internships

August 27, 2026

Osakiodeme Ikhinmwin wears a navy blazer and white blouse while smiling outdoors.

Chapel Intern puts global perspective to work in corporate citizenship

August 27, 2026

Headshots of the Imagine Your Business grant recipients

Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

August 26, 2026

Two men speak on a panel at a Penn State agricultural town hall as an audience listens.

Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture

August 26, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop.

Leadership insights: Provost Sotiropoulos on amplifying human talent in an age of AI

August 26, 2026

An outdoor portrait of Shayla Hines smiling at the camera.

Engineering student awarded national scholarship for building preservation work

August 25, 2026

Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE) Seminar Series.

Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence announces fall 2026 seminar series

August 25, 2026

Sandee Kyler, Lannette Fetzer, Laura Seifert, and Lisa Davis

PA Small Rural hospital program ranks in Top 5 nationally for quality, excellence

August 25, 2026

Business Building at Penn State Smeal College of Business

Penn State Smeal Career Accelerator pilot gives students real-world experience

August 25, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration

August 24, 2026

Close up photo of a Michael Pilato

College Media Association selects 15 Penn State entries as finalists for awards

August 24, 2026

Students and employers gather at tables during a campus part-time job fair.

Penn State Altoona to hold part-time job fair on Sept. 3

August 24, 2026

Alumna named Bellisario College director of development and alumni relations

August 24, 2026

Wild game preservation methods at home the focus of Extension programming

August 21, 2026

A collection of crystal awards on a table

Penn State students earn eight nominations in national broadcasting competition

August 20, 2026

Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Fischer posing with his wife and daughter in front of his Military Appreciation Week banner in downtown State College.

Honor service members through Military Appreciation banners on campus, downtown

August 20, 2026

A portrait of a woman with shoulder length dark hair and a colorful shirt.

Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator

August 20, 2026

David Callejo Pérez

WATCH: Penn State Harrisburg, a commitment to Pennsylvania's capital region

August 20, 2026

a grey room with lights on

Subtle white light changes make indoor rooms feel cooler or warmer

August 20, 2026

a golf course with green grass

After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green

August 20, 2026

Ella wears an all-black suit while standing in front of Old Main.

Semester in Washington Program expands career choices for Penn State student

August 19, 2026

Penn State Extension workshop to focus on strategies for organic farmers

August 18, 2026

A photo of Herschel Pangborn and Casey Hess holding Pangborn's Outstanding Adviser Award.

Mechanical engineering professor receives PIPELINE Outstanding Adviser Award

August 18, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

Pollinator exhibit at APD

2026 Ag Progress Days draws thousands for agricultural education and innovation

August 18, 2026

A person sitting at a desk examines several monitors displaying financial data.

Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns?

August 18, 2026

Liberal Arts student explores AI adoption through Chapel Internship

August 18, 2026

2026 Volunteer Awards graphic

2026 Volunteer Awards recognize alumni leaders

August 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Roar Tour registration surpasses 2,000; alumni and fans invited to sign up

August 17, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks

August 17, 2026

A view over a lake shows two large cooling towers of a nuclear power plant overlooking some trees on a sunny day

Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?

August 17, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

A Berkey Creamery container of ice cream

Creamery celebrates one millionth Penn State degree with commemorative ice cream

August 15, 2026

Brandon Sherman wearing a dark suit, burgundy shirt, and dark tie.

Professor works with Tunisian educators via State Department language program

August 14, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 17-18 at University Park

August 14, 2026

A researcher figure showing six microscopic images of cell clusters, or islets. The top three images show islets with a relatively smooth texture, while the bottom three images show cells with a rough texture as a result of the team's new research development

Cell ‘invisibility cloaks’ could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment

August 14, 2026

A student sits at a table watching as a hand (the person is out of the shot) moves bright wooden balls on a peg board

Neuropsychology lab at Beaver offers community service, student learning experience

August 13, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Behrend, a commitment to northwestern Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

APD Keystone Signing

Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation

August 13, 2026

An Illustration showing laboratory data streams feeding a graph and AI network, highlighting how standardization reduces result variability

Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports

August 13, 2026

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Center for Plant Excellence to award $130,000 in grant funding

September 04, 2026

Private water resources available from Penn State Extension

September 04, 2026

Penn State Extension online course distills knowledge on winemaking

September 04, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Great Insect Fair to feature animal zoo, hands-on learning Sept. 12

September 04, 2026

Alexa Pippy, a young woman with long blonde hair wearing a black blazer and white top, smiles outside Penn State’s Old Main building.

Kleppinger intern gains firsthand experience in Pennsylvania public policy

September 04, 2026

Penn State Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos speaking at the Huck Institutes' 30th anniversary event.

Huck Institutes mark 30 years of interdisciplinary life sciences research

September 04, 2026

Leadership from industry, government and academia pose in front of a giant mechanical compressor, holding big scissors to cut a START+ branded ribbon

START+ Lab ribbon cutting celebrates new facilities, research capabilities

September 04, 2026

Andrew Read, Glenn Thompson, Karen Thole and Neeli Bendapudi pose together for a closeup photo

Penn State marks the official launch of the National Security Institute

September 04, 2026

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

September 03, 2026

Five panelists, four men and a woman, sit onstage in front of a blue curtain while an audience watches.

Penn State Prime Branding Panel to explore how founders forge marketing careers

September 03, 2026

composite image of nine people

College of Arts and Architecture to honor Alumni Award winners on Oct. 1

September 03, 2026

A photo of Scott Milner in his office.

Q&A: Scott Milner on 'Writing and Presenting for Scientists and Engineers'

September 02, 2026

Two men running tests in a materials lab.

Penn State, Battalion launch research collaboration focused on national security

September 02, 2026

An image of a large artwork resembling tan crinkled fabric hanging from the ceiling of an art gallery

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Rocks near an ocean coastline

Ocean heatwaves linked with poorer health among children in coastal communities

September 01, 2026

A photo of a smiling Liz Minne, who smiling while sitting and wearing glasses

Interface’s Minné joins Penn State Smeal Sustainability Advisory Board

September 01, 2026

CTSI Leadership and Scholars smiling and listening attentively to a colleague speak during a meeting in a conference room.

NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health

September 01, 2026

Isabella Whitsel standing outside

Schuylkill student connects agriculture and conservation through Co-Op

September 01, 2026

Man in a suit outside of a building

NSF CAREER award to address why metals fail in high stress applications

August 31, 2026

Photo of Penn State's university seal

Simon-Jones, Nesbitt appointed associate deans in University College

August 31, 2026

Allegheny Health Network clinical engineering professionals present to a group of Pittsburgh Promise Ambassadors during a visit to Allegheny General Hospital. Participants are seated around a table while a presentation slide titled “Why Clinical Engineering?” highlights career opportunities, job stability, and the role of clinical engineers in supporting patient care.

Biomedical engineering technology connects graduates to healthcare careers

August 31, 2026

Rain barrels standing outside of a barn

Master Watershed Steward couple work together to improve the environment

August 28, 2026

‘Home Food Preservation’ workshops, webinars to be hosted by Extension in September

August 28, 2026

Barbara Rolls is pictured sitting at a desk at the front of a classroom, we can see the back of a student who is seated facing the front of the room.

Barbara Rolls reflects on career that transformed nutritional sciences

August 28, 2026

Corn plants in a field

Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

August 27, 2026

A photo of the Advanced Vehicle Team surrounding their car.

Advanced Vehicle Team finishes fourth overall at AutoDrive Challenge II

August 27, 2026

Student Maggie Will stands in front of The Hershey Company, where she will be working in 2027.

Food science student lands research job with Hershey after two internships

August 27, 2026

Osakiodeme Ikhinmwin wears a navy blazer and white blouse while smiling outdoors.

Chapel Intern puts global perspective to work in corporate citizenship

August 27, 2026

Headshots of the Imagine Your Business grant recipients

Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

August 26, 2026

Two men speak on a panel at a Penn State agricultural town hall as an audience listens.

Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture

August 26, 2026

Two students and professor in the College of Health and Human Development work over a laptop.

Leadership insights: Provost Sotiropoulos on amplifying human talent in an age of AI

August 26, 2026

An outdoor portrait of Shayla Hines smiling at the camera.

Engineering student awarded national scholarship for building preservation work

August 25, 2026

Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (CGNE) Seminar Series.

Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence announces fall 2026 seminar series

August 25, 2026

Sandee Kyler, Lannette Fetzer, Laura Seifert, and Lisa Davis

PA Small Rural hospital program ranks in Top 5 nationally for quality, excellence

August 25, 2026

Business Building at Penn State Smeal College of Business

Penn State Smeal Career Accelerator pilot gives students real-world experience

August 25, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

Centre Stage to kick off 2026-27 season with annual Sneak Preview Celebration

August 24, 2026

Close up photo of a Michael Pilato

College Media Association selects 15 Penn State entries as finalists for awards

August 24, 2026

Students and employers gather at tables during a campus part-time job fair.

Penn State Altoona to hold part-time job fair on Sept. 3

August 24, 2026

Alumna named Bellisario College director of development and alumni relations

August 24, 2026

Wild game preservation methods at home the focus of Extension programming

August 21, 2026

A collection of crystal awards on a table

Penn State students earn eight nominations in national broadcasting competition

August 20, 2026

Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Fischer posing with his wife and daughter in front of his Military Appreciation Week banner in downtown State College.

Honor service members through Military Appreciation banners on campus, downtown

August 20, 2026

A portrait of a woman with shoulder length dark hair and a colorful shirt.

Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator

August 20, 2026

David Callejo Pérez

WATCH: Penn State Harrisburg, a commitment to Pennsylvania's capital region

August 20, 2026

a grey room with lights on

Subtle white light changes make indoor rooms feel cooler or warmer

August 20, 2026

a golf course with green grass

After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green

August 20, 2026

Ella wears an all-black suit while standing in front of Old Main.

Semester in Washington Program expands career choices for Penn State student

August 19, 2026

Penn State Extension workshop to focus on strategies for organic farmers

August 18, 2026

A photo of Herschel Pangborn and Casey Hess holding Pangborn's Outstanding Adviser Award.

Mechanical engineering professor receives PIPELINE Outstanding Adviser Award

August 18, 2026

Penn State development projects win two internationally renowned CASE awards

August 18, 2026

Pollinator exhibit at APD

2026 Ag Progress Days draws thousands for agricultural education and innovation

August 18, 2026

A person sitting at a desk examines several monitors displaying financial data.

Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns?

August 18, 2026

Liberal Arts student explores AI adoption through Chapel Internship

August 18, 2026

2026 Volunteer Awards graphic

2026 Volunteer Awards recognize alumni leaders

August 17, 2026

Roar Tour graphic

Roar Tour registration surpasses 2,000; alumni and fans invited to sign up

August 17, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks

August 17, 2026

A view over a lake shows two large cooling towers of a nuclear power plant overlooking some trees on a sunny day

Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?

August 17, 2026

A graphic image that reads "1 Million Penn State Degrees" on a dark blue background

Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts

August 17, 2026

A Berkey Creamery container of ice cream

Creamery celebrates one millionth Penn State degree with commemorative ice cream

August 15, 2026

Brandon Sherman wearing a dark suit, burgundy shirt, and dark tie.

Professor works with Tunisian educators via State Department language program

August 14, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 17-18 at University Park

August 14, 2026

A researcher figure showing six microscopic images of cell clusters, or islets. The top three images show islets with a relatively smooth texture, while the bottom three images show cells with a rough texture as a result of the team's new research development

Cell ‘invisibility cloaks’ could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment

August 14, 2026

A student sits at a table watching as a hand (the person is out of the shot) moves bright wooden balls on a peg board

Neuropsychology lab at Beaver offers community service, student learning experience

August 13, 2026

WATCH: Penn State Behrend, a commitment to northwestern Pennsylvania

August 13, 2026

APD Keystone Signing

Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation

August 13, 2026

An Illustration showing laboratory data streams feeding a graph and AI network, highlighting how standardization reduces result variability

Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports

August 13, 2026

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