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Jun Ye, professor of physics and JILA Fellow, UC Boulder

Marker Lectures in Physics set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1

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

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

September 03, 2026

Dolores Huerta smiling at an event

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

Three smiling students gather around an iPad. One holds the tablet and taps the screen while the other two look on. A purple presentation screen is blurred in the background.

STAR invites student applications to join Fall 2026 cohort

September 03, 2026

Shaver’s Creek invites community to explore during Fall Open House on Sept. 12

September 03, 2026

Five students wear blue and white Penn State gear

Wear blue and white on Sept. 4 for College Colors Day

September 02, 2026

five people standing behind a table

Brandywine Center for Social Impact launches partnership with AmeriCorps

September 02, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

Centre Stage Sneak Preview on Sept. 17 will explore theme ‘Out of Many—One’

September 02, 2026

Ray Block stands in center of group of students outside of Penn State's Welch Building.

Summer program shows students ins and outs of community-engaged research

September 02, 2026

Hannah Mansfield posing with dairy cows.

Penn State Dairy Barns made animal science student 'feel at home'

September 02, 2026

A group of graduate students smiling for a photo at a bowling alley

In photos: 2026 Graduate Student Welcome Week

September 02, 2026

Studio One update brings podcasting, flexible recording to Penn State studios

September 01, 2026

Students place American flags in the grass in front of a campus building

Campus events to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026

September 01, 2026

A group of women run during the Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend.

Nearly 200 participants complete Behrend 5K

September 01, 2026

Blue Band playing on Beaver Stadium field before kickff

Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Marshall

September 01, 2026

A person with a backpack leans over a table to type on a laptop while several students stand nearby at an indoor event, with informational materials on the table and blue-and-white balloon decorations in the background.

Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership

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

Award-winning journalist and podcaster to participate in public Q&A session

August 31, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

Student Farm Club to host 11th annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 17

August 31, 2026

Parking Office entrance, University Park, Penn State

Transportation Services announces Labor Day 2026 holiday service changes

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

Several large groups sitting around tables during a tech-free teaching workshop

Tech-Free Teaching and Learning community announces fall schedule

August 28, 2026

Changes coming to strengthen multifactor authentication protections

August 28, 2026

The Teaching with Technology Series returns this fall semester, encouraging instructors to use University-approved technologies in innovative ways.

Fall 2026 Teaching with Technology virtual workshop series open for registration

August 28, 2026

Student biking in wet weather

Bike Den to host wet-weather biking 101 workshop Sept. 9

August 28, 2026

Penn State community reminded of policies for political campaign activities

August 27, 2026

Close-up of crossed arms showing a semicolon tattoo on the wrist.

Penn State Altoona to host World Suicide Prevention Day program

August 27, 2026

The word LIGHT on a white background

‘LIGHT’ exhibition explores art, learning and the ways we see the world

August 27, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

Penn State officials urge measles prevention amid cases in Pennsylvania, nation

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

Brandywine campus garden

Center for Social Impact secures internship grant for 2026-27 academic year

August 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot on a graphic background that reads "Donate Today"

Penn State launches 2026 Abbott and Big Ten 'We Give Blood' drive

August 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 26

August 26, 2026

University Park Transportation Fair to be held Sept. 4, on HUB Lawn

August 26, 2026

Penn State DuBois to welcome magician Danny H on Sept. 8

August 26, 2026

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates 60th anniversary with events, ice cream flavor

August 25, 2026

a pedestrian walking a dog_active transportation

'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

Students carrying backpacks walk along a brick plaza outside the HUB-Robeson Center on a sunny first day of fall classes

Photo Gallery: The sights of a new semester at Penn State

August 25, 2026

Audience members watching a speaker at the 2023 Neuroscience Institute retreat

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces fall 2026 speakers

August 25, 2026

Student Farm Club members show posters and information to students outdoors.

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Campus Food Systems Kick-Off Aug. 27

August 24, 2026

Sept. 2 talk to focus on economic impact of 2010s coal shock, mine closures

August 24, 2026

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by green trees and neatly paved streets, showing several homes and yards.

Penn State geography alumna to kick off fall 2026 Coffee Hour series

August 24, 2026

Penn State Harrisburg Campus Globe Fountain

A guide for staying safe at Penn State Harrisburg

August 24, 2026

Penn State shares resources for sexual misconduct support and reporting

August 24, 2026

Blue T-shirt displaying #WeSupportU with white words about mental health, support, coping, therapy, and consent.

Penn State Altoona encourages college community to advocate for mental health

August 24, 2026

NIttany Lion Suited Up

Penn State Altoona Career Services to hold open house Sept. 2

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

Juan Diego Falls at el Yunque rainforest Puerto Rico

Altoona offers info sessions for Puerto Rico alternative spring break trip

August 24, 2026

Four student smile outside during FreshStart

Fresh START Day of Service returns Aug. 29 to kick off fall semester

August 24, 2026

John Robinson, also known as "the Penn State Pop Pop," embraces his grandson Wes Robinson during move-in day at Beaver Hall on the University Park campus

Q&A: Catch up with the ‘Penn State Pop Pop’ and grandson from viral video

August 24, 2026

A group of six students, five female and one male, taking a selfie along an Italian riviera

Penn State Global to hold multiple events for students to explore study abroad

August 24, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building in the summer.

Dunkin' and Jimmy John's dining options to open in Business Building this fall

August 24, 2026

Slep Student Center sits across a pond with a fountain, framed by leafy branches and trees.

Penn State Altoona to host annual 'Altoona Expo' Nov. 5

August 24, 2026

University Libraries announces Research Data Stewardship Fall 2026 workshops

August 24, 2026

2026 Welcome Engagement Fair for Graduate Students

Graduate students encouraged to attend Aug. 27 Welcome Engagement Fair

August 21, 2026

A message from Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs

August 21, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 2026

Text reads A Welcome from President Bendapudi Fall 2026 over top of a photo of students walking on campus

WATCH: Welcome to a new fall semester!

August 21, 2026

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial Literacy and Life Skills Center offers free webinars

August 21, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new and returning students for fall 2026

August 21, 2026

reflection of bicycle

Transportation safety remains a shared responsibility across Penn State campuses

August 21, 2026

an unfolded map with a red "you are here" marker at the top, with a yellow background

University Libraries announces fall 2026 workshops on maps and GIS topics

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

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Jun Ye, professor of physics and JILA Fellow, UC Boulder

Marker Lectures in Physics set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1

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

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

September 03, 2026

Dolores Huerta smiling at an event

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2026 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 03, 2026

Three smiling students gather around an iPad. One holds the tablet and taps the screen while the other two look on. A purple presentation screen is blurred in the background.

STAR invites student applications to join Fall 2026 cohort

September 03, 2026

Shaver’s Creek invites community to explore during Fall Open House on Sept. 12

September 03, 2026

Five students wear blue and white Penn State gear

Wear blue and white on Sept. 4 for College Colors Day

September 02, 2026

five people standing behind a table

Brandywine Center for Social Impact launches partnership with AmeriCorps

September 02, 2026

Groups of people talking and mingling

Centre Stage Sneak Preview on Sept. 17 will explore theme ‘Out of Many—One’

September 02, 2026

Ray Block stands in center of group of students outside of Penn State's Welch Building.

Summer program shows students ins and outs of community-engaged research

September 02, 2026

Hannah Mansfield posing with dairy cows.

Penn State Dairy Barns made animal science student 'feel at home'

September 02, 2026

A group of graduate students smiling for a photo at a bowling alley

In photos: 2026 Graduate Student Welcome Week

September 02, 2026

Studio One update brings podcasting, flexible recording to Penn State studios

September 01, 2026

Students place American flags in the grass in front of a campus building

Campus events to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026

September 01, 2026

A group of women run during the Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend.

Nearly 200 participants complete Behrend 5K

September 01, 2026

Blue Band playing on Beaver Stadium field before kickff

Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Marshall

September 01, 2026

A person with a backpack leans over a table to type on a laptop while several students stand nearby at an indoor event, with informational materials on the table and blue-and-white balloon decorations in the background.

Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership

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

Award-winning journalist and podcaster to participate in public Q&A session

August 31, 2026

Student Farm workers gather with shirts and props and the Nittany Lion

Student Farm Club to host 11th annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 17

August 31, 2026

Parking Office entrance, University Park, Penn State

Transportation Services announces Labor Day 2026 holiday service changes

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

Several large groups sitting around tables during a tech-free teaching workshop

Tech-Free Teaching and Learning community announces fall schedule

August 28, 2026

Changes coming to strengthen multifactor authentication protections

August 28, 2026

The Teaching with Technology Series returns this fall semester, encouraging instructors to use University-approved technologies in innovative ways.

Fall 2026 Teaching with Technology virtual workshop series open for registration

August 28, 2026

Student biking in wet weather

Bike Den to host wet-weather biking 101 workshop Sept. 9

August 28, 2026

Penn State community reminded of policies for political campaign activities

August 27, 2026

Close-up of crossed arms showing a semicolon tattoo on the wrist.

Penn State Altoona to host World Suicide Prevention Day program

August 27, 2026

The word LIGHT on a white background

‘LIGHT’ exhibition explores art, learning and the ways we see the world

August 27, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

Penn State officials urge measles prevention amid cases in Pennsylvania, nation

August 27, 2026

A painting of a colorful sunflower by Elena Yakhnina

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for fall 2026 classes, workshops

August 27, 2026

Brandywine campus garden

Center for Social Impact secures internship grant for 2026-27 academic year

August 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot on a graphic background that reads "Donate Today"

Penn State launches 2026 Abbott and Big Ten 'We Give Blood' drive

August 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 26

August 26, 2026

University Park Transportation Fair to be held Sept. 4, on HUB Lawn

August 26, 2026

Penn State DuBois to welcome magician Danny H on Sept. 8

August 26, 2026

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates 60th anniversary with events, ice cream flavor

August 25, 2026

a pedestrian walking a dog_active transportation

'Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania": Extension offers free virtual walking program

August 25, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

Students carrying backpacks walk along a brick plaza outside the HUB-Robeson Center on a sunny first day of fall classes

Photo Gallery: The sights of a new semester at Penn State

August 25, 2026

Audience members watching a speaker at the 2023 Neuroscience Institute retreat

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces fall 2026 speakers

August 25, 2026

Student Farm Club members show posters and information to students outdoors.

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Campus Food Systems Kick-Off Aug. 27

August 24, 2026

Sept. 2 talk to focus on economic impact of 2010s coal shock, mine closures

August 24, 2026

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by green trees and neatly paved streets, showing several homes and yards.

Penn State geography alumna to kick off fall 2026 Coffee Hour series

August 24, 2026

Penn State Harrisburg Campus Globe Fountain

A guide for staying safe at Penn State Harrisburg

August 24, 2026

Penn State shares resources for sexual misconduct support and reporting

August 24, 2026

Blue T-shirt displaying #WeSupportU with white words about mental health, support, coping, therapy, and consent.

Penn State Altoona encourages college community to advocate for mental health

August 24, 2026

NIttany Lion Suited Up

Penn State Altoona Career Services to hold open house Sept. 2

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

Juan Diego Falls at el Yunque rainforest Puerto Rico

Altoona offers info sessions for Puerto Rico alternative spring break trip

August 24, 2026

Four student smile outside during FreshStart

Fresh START Day of Service returns Aug. 29 to kick off fall semester

August 24, 2026

John Robinson, also known as "the Penn State Pop Pop," embraces his grandson Wes Robinson during move-in day at Beaver Hall on the University Park campus

Q&A: Catch up with the ‘Penn State Pop Pop’ and grandson from viral video

August 24, 2026

A group of six students, five female and one male, taking a selfie along an Italian riviera

Penn State Global to hold multiple events for students to explore study abroad

August 24, 2026

A photo of the front of the Business Building in the summer.

Dunkin' and Jimmy John's dining options to open in Business Building this fall

August 24, 2026

Slep Student Center sits across a pond with a fountain, framed by leafy branches and trees.

Penn State Altoona to host annual 'Altoona Expo' Nov. 5

August 24, 2026

University Libraries announces Research Data Stewardship Fall 2026 workshops

August 24, 2026

2026 Welcome Engagement Fair for Graduate Students

Graduate students encouraged to attend Aug. 27 Welcome Engagement Fair

August 21, 2026

A message from Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs

August 21, 2026

Christine Sajecki, No Body Nose Me (what's in a Mom Joke), 2026.

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Christine Sajecki’s ‘Recipes’

August 21, 2026

Text reads A Welcome from President Bendapudi Fall 2026 over top of a photo of students walking on campus

WATCH: Welcome to a new fall semester!

August 21, 2026

Sokolov-Miller Family Financial Literacy and Life Skills Center offers free webinars

August 21, 2026

Students walk and bike on Penn State's University Park campus

Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new and returning students for fall 2026

August 21, 2026

reflection of bicycle

Transportation safety remains a shared responsibility across Penn State campuses

August 21, 2026

an unfolded map with a red "you are here" marker at the top, with a yellow background

University Libraries announces fall 2026 workshops on maps and GIS topics

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

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