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Award-winning fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott wearing a green shirt

Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

‘Be You in Tech’ Summit celebrates 5 years of inspiration and innovation

January 23, 2026

Audience members listen to a lecture from Michael Green

‘Explorations’ Emeritus Academy Lecture Series announces spring 2026 schedule

January 22, 2026

Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to host James Waller webinar

January 21, 2026

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

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

January 21, 2026

Summer 2026 University Park orientation leader applications open until Jan. 28

January 21, 2026

Illustration of bright light on planet horizon with words "Unexpected pairing addressing big questions"

Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24

January 21, 2026

Christelle Wauthier sits on a rough volcanic rock during fieldwork.

Coffee Hour starts Jan. 23 with talk on volcanic hazards and remote sensing

January 20, 2026

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to offer free open dance classes for adults

January 20, 2026

Two smiling students posing for a photograph

51st annual MLK Jr. Banquet brings communities together in ‘Undaunted Hope’

January 16, 2026

American flag draped beside a wooden gavel resting on the U.S. Constitution opened to the words WE THE PEOPLE.

Penn State Altoona to host livestream discussion with journalist Ayesha Rascoe

January 16, 2026

A bearded man in a blazer smiles at the camera in an outdoor setting

Yale researcher to discuss strategic climate communication Feb. 24

January 15, 2026

Three medals—gold, silver, and bronze—on red, white, and blue ribbons, arranged side by side on a light background.

Arctic Challenge brings Olympic-style winter games to Penn State Altoona

January 15, 2026

Smeal students interact with corporate recruiters at the Smeal Business Career Fair

Just do it! Smeal alumni recruiters offer advice for career fair success

January 15, 2026

a muted American flag graphic with blue overtone, and the words MLK Day superimposed across the center

Penn State Scranton celebrates MLK Day Jan. 20 with celebratory community event

January 14, 2026

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

Penn State Blue Band's first female drum major, Ellie Sheehan, and Blue Sapphire, Mackenzie Bronk on field in Beaver Stadium

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

Learn healthy habits in the evenings at webinars offered by Penn State Extension

January 14, 2026

Registration now open for 2026 Graduate Women in Science National Conference

January 13, 2026

A view of the exhibit at the sports museum with photographs on display

'The Way I Saw It' to showcase alumnus photographer Pat Little's work

January 13, 2026

collage of images: Nittany Lion mascot sitting in chair and reading a book, and "helping" at Open House event

University Libraries’ spring Open House takes place Jan. 21-22

January 13, 2026

A black and white image of Martin Luther King speaking at a podium

Events to commemorate 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Penn State campuses

January 13, 2026

Alumni Association celebrates class of 2026 at '100 Days ‘Til Graduation'

January 13, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley Chancellor Tina Richardson standing at a podium in front of a projection screen

Penn State Lehigh Valley advances career readiness, AI leadership and growth

January 13, 2026

Organizational psychologist John Amaechi to visit Penn State Harrisburg

January 12, 2026

Celebrate 50 years of discovery with Shaver’s Creek

January 12, 2026

A man and woman stand in front of a Penn State photo background.

Scenes from fall 2025 graduation weekend

January 09, 2026

A blue graduation cap and gown with red, white, and blue honor cords in front of a series of U.S. military flags.

Scenes from the fall 2025 Military Honor Cord ceremony

January 09, 2026

Schreyer Honors College presents 'A Conversation with Ayesha Rascoe'

January 09, 2026

The Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for spring theatre production

January 09, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

January 08, 2026

Experience pinnacle of Japanese entertainment with Drum Tao Jan. 27

January 06, 2026

Penn State DuBois announces THON dancers for 2026

January 05, 2026

Penn College honors Lyon with alumni award

December 23, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

Students sit on a classroom floor organizing supplies and assembling kits from labeled bins during a group service project.

Penn State Altoona biology students spread joy with Jared Box Project donation

December 22, 2025

Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity

December 22, 2025

Penn State Outreach raises more than $25,000 during GivingTuesday

December 22, 2025

51st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet to be held Jan. 15

December 18, 2025

standing rows of people in holiday attire at event

IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

December 18, 2025

Jingyi Hu named fall 2025 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences marshal

December 18, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of Lauren Clymer, who is wearing a black blazer and white scarf.

Setting boundaries helps Smeal’s fall 2025 student marshal explore, excel

December 17, 2025

A tree inside a room decorated with lights and holiday decor

Celebrating Winter's Glow at the Arboretum at Penn State

December 16, 2025

Penn State to hold fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 19-21

December 16, 2025

A group of smiling students wearing EMERGE t-shirts

Fraternity and sorority student leaders attend an immersive EMERGE retreat

December 16, 2025

Thandazile Moyo is an assistant professor in Penn State's Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering.

Convening showcases Penn State’s leadership in critical minerals

December 16, 2025

Glass door and large windows are decorated with a Peanuts theme. The door looks like Snoopy's dog house.

Door decorating contest at Penn State Beaver offers more than holiday cheer

December 12, 2025

An historical image of train cars at a station with at least a hundred people around and on top of it

Dear Old State: Taking the train 'home for the holidays'

December 12, 2025

Sokolov-Miller Center to host public financial literacy webinars Jan. 6 and 20

December 11, 2025

HealthWorks Peer Educators tabling in the HUB

Healthworks: Empowering Penn State students through peer health education

December 10, 2025

Research Professor Tim White, left, and postdoctoral scholar Nick Sullivan will deliver a talk Oct. 27 as part of the EarthTalks speaker series.

Postponed EarthTalk: Lithium patterns evident in long-mined Pa. formation

December 09, 2025

The Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona on a wintery day, looking out over a frozen reflecting pond

Penn State Altoona announces fall 2025 student marshals

December 09, 2025

Chuck Cantalamessa plays guitar and sings on stage in front of a Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus backdrop.

Penn State Fayette hosts 60th anniversary celebration

December 08, 2025

Group of people presenting at the Eberly Research Showcase.

Eberly Research Showcase: From Molecules to Galaxies winners announced

December 08, 2025

Student standing looking down at their project for the Learning Factory student showcase

Engineering Learning Factory to host end-of-semester capstone design showcase

December 05, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg to hold fall 2025 commencement Dec. 20

December 05, 2025

Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum

December 04, 2025

Playing Favorites in cursive font and a selection of color images

Special Collections Library launches new collaborative exhibition

December 04, 2025

Chabad of Penn State to host Menorah lighting at Old Main for Hanukkah

December 04, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

Penn State Pullers club provides unmatched practical experience for students

December 03, 2025

A blue graduation cap sits on top of the Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State University Park.

Congratulations to the fall graduates of the Class of 2025

December 03, 2025

Patrick Dolan, president of Dolan Construction, to deliver commencement address

December 03, 2025

smiling person with long dark hair against backdrop of sunlit trees

College of IST names student marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 03, 2025

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Mary E. Rolling Reading Series to present fiction writer Rion Amilcar Scott on Jan. 29

January 23, 2026

‘Be You in Tech’ Summit celebrates 5 years of inspiration and innovation

January 23, 2026

‘Explorations’ Emeritus Academy Lecture Series announces spring 2026 schedule

January 22, 2026

Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to host James Waller webinar

January 21, 2026

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

Summer 2026 University Park orientation leader applications open until Jan. 28

January 21, 2026

Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24

January 21, 2026

Coffee Hour starts Jan. 23 with talk on volcanic hazards and remote sensing

January 20, 2026

Penn State Altoona to offer free open dance classes for adults

January 20, 2026

51st annual MLK Jr. Banquet brings communities together in ‘Undaunted Hope’

January 16, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host livestream discussion with journalist Ayesha Rascoe

January 16, 2026

Yale researcher to discuss strategic climate communication Feb. 24

January 15, 2026

Arctic Challenge brings Olympic-style winter games to Penn State Altoona

January 15, 2026

Just do it! Smeal alumni recruiters offer advice for career fair success

January 15, 2026

Penn State Scranton celebrates MLK Day Jan. 20 with celebratory community event

January 14, 2026

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

Penn State Smeal students leveraged friendship to help lead Blue Band

January 14, 2026

Learn healthy habits in the evenings at webinars offered by Penn State Extension

January 14, 2026

Registration now open for 2026 Graduate Women in Science National Conference

January 13, 2026

'The Way I Saw It' to showcase alumnus photographer Pat Little's work

January 13, 2026

University Libraries’ spring Open House takes place Jan. 21-22

January 13, 2026

Events to commemorate 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Penn State campuses

January 13, 2026

Alumni Association celebrates class of 2026 at '100 Days ‘Til Graduation'

January 13, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley advances career readiness, AI leadership and growth

January 13, 2026

Organizational psychologist John Amaechi to visit Penn State Harrisburg

January 12, 2026

Celebrate 50 years of discovery with Shaver’s Creek

January 12, 2026

Scenes from fall 2025 graduation weekend

January 09, 2026

Scenes from the fall 2025 Military Honor Cord ceremony

January 09, 2026

Schreyer Honors College presents 'A Conversation with Ayesha Rascoe'

January 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for spring theatre production

January 09, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

January 08, 2026

Experience pinnacle of Japanese entertainment with Drum Tao Jan. 27

January 06, 2026

Penn State DuBois announces THON dancers for 2026

January 05, 2026

Penn College honors Lyon with alumni award

December 23, 2025

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

Penn State Altoona biology students spread joy with Jared Box Project donation

December 22, 2025

Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity

December 22, 2025

Penn State Outreach raises more than $25,000 during GivingTuesday

December 22, 2025

51st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet to be held Jan. 15

December 18, 2025

IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

December 18, 2025

Jingyi Hu named fall 2025 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences marshal

December 18, 2025

Setting boundaries helps Smeal’s fall 2025 student marshal explore, excel

December 17, 2025

Celebrating Winter's Glow at the Arboretum at Penn State

December 16, 2025

Penn State to hold fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Dec. 19-21

December 16, 2025

Fraternity and sorority student leaders attend an immersive EMERGE retreat

December 16, 2025

Convening showcases Penn State’s leadership in critical minerals

December 16, 2025

Door decorating contest at Penn State Beaver offers more than holiday cheer

December 12, 2025

Dear Old State: Taking the train 'home for the holidays'

December 12, 2025

Sokolov-Miller Center to host public financial literacy webinars Jan. 6 and 20

December 11, 2025

Healthworks: Empowering Penn State students through peer health education

December 10, 2025

Postponed EarthTalk: Lithium patterns evident in long-mined Pa. formation

December 09, 2025

Penn State Altoona announces fall 2025 student marshals

December 09, 2025

Penn State Fayette hosts 60th anniversary celebration

December 08, 2025

Eberly Research Showcase: From Molecules to Galaxies winners announced

December 08, 2025

Engineering Learning Factory to host end-of-semester capstone design showcase

December 05, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg to hold fall 2025 commencement Dec. 20

December 05, 2025

Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum

December 04, 2025

Special Collections Library launches new collaborative exhibition

December 04, 2025

Chabad of Penn State to host Menorah lighting at Old Main for Hanukkah

December 04, 2025

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

Penn State Pullers club provides unmatched practical experience for students

December 03, 2025

Congratulations to the fall graduates of the Class of 2025

December 03, 2025

Patrick Dolan, president of Dolan Construction, to deliver commencement address

December 03, 2025

College of IST names student marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 03, 2025

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