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FIRA display at APD

Ag Progress Days to debut FIRA Robotics Village, showcasing robotics, automation

July 23, 2026

Ag Progress Days town hall

Government events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days to focus on ag innovation

July 20, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days attraction

Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Ag Progress Days offers variety of exhibits

July 20, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

Hay mowing demonstration at Ag Progress Days.

Robotics and field demos to highlight commercial exhibits at Ag Progress Days

July 13, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

A visitor talking to a representative from Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research

Ag Progress Days showcases college research, AI tool and animal health updates

July 10, 2026

Group of female students sitting in the Perkins Plaza

Penn State Berks invites prospective students to Spend a Summer Day program

July 09, 2026

A food demonstration occurring at the Ag Progress Day's Family Room

Family Room activities at Ag Progress Days to focus on health and wellness

July 08, 2026

A group of students pose with a trophy.

Penn State National Residence Hall Honorary chapter earns national recognition

July 08, 2026

A person looking through a telescope with two people standing next to her.

AstroFest 2026 offers four nights of stargazing, astronomy activities July 8-11

July 07, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

a collage of multiple photos, including participants watching panels and speaking with one another at a banquet.

Penn State hosts manufacturing research conference with record attendance

July 06, 2026

APD Family Activities

Family-friendly fun planned for Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

July 03, 2026

Wooden signpost with three directional signs labeled CAREER against a blue sky with clouds

Penn State Altoona invites employers to register for fall career fairs

July 02, 2026

Berkey Creamery flavor contest to celebrate one millionth degree at Penn State

July 01, 2026

Fireworks are shown exploding in the sky.

The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks

July 01, 2026

A screenshot of a video featuring the Penn State alma mater playing on the Old Main bell tower chimes

Sights and Sounds: Old Main bell tower rings the Alma Mater

June 29, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

A person in the shadow raises their hands in the shape of a diamond in the foreground of a lit "THON" sign

THON Weekend 2027 to be held Feb. 19-21

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

Inaugural Gail E. Latimer, RN Nursing Leadership Lecture examines AI in nursing

June 23, 2026

Students sitting outside with a "Spend a Summer Day" sign behind them

Penn State Berks invites prospective students to summer admissions events

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Three young girls crouch over food on aluminum foil during a youth science project.

Behrend’s 'College for Kids' to feature sand molds and sleight-of-hand magic

June 23, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

A group of students stand with calligraphy art pieces in a lecture hall.

Language club brings relaxation to students with Chinese calligraphy

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

photo collage showing process of children making paper with plant material

Libraries’ Conservation Centre holds summer 2026 Arboretum papermaking events

June 16, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

We Are Weekend offers summertime fun for Penn Staters

June 12, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Virtual Speaker Session to highlight research in Earth and mineral sciences

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

A screenshot of a video that commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Penn State alma mater

Raise the song: Penn State Alma Mater marks 125 years

June 08, 2026

A lone student walks away from the camera next to a flag that reads "Welcome home. You belong here."

Undergraduate Admissions gearing up for ‘Spend a Summer Day’

June 08, 2026

Barb Anderson, a longtime volunteer at Penn State Behrend's Math Options Career Day, poses in McGarvey Commons.

Behrend retiree helped shape Math Options Career Day

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

Jim Brown prepares to put the final scoop on longtime run at Penn State Creamery

May 29, 2026

Graduates stand during Penn State Behrend's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

Behrend commencement speaker explains ‘maker’s way through uncertainty’

May 22, 2026

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona to host engineering alumni reunion Oct. 16 and 17

May 20, 2026

A closeup shot of the Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State Fayette.

Penn State Fayette Advisory Board awards 2026 Outstanding Alumnus and Fellow

May 20, 2026

Penn State community invited to join annual virtual scavenger hunt

May 20, 2026

Boucke Building

Academic support units temporarily relocating during Boucke renovation

May 19, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Lambda Chi Alpha at Penn State resolves hazing allegations, agrees to one semester suspension

May 15, 2026

Rothstein to Penn State Smeal grads: gratitude, agency, giving back matter

May 14, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Uma Moriarity

Smeal and Scholar alum Uma Moriarity receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award

May 14, 2026

Scenes from the spring 2026 Military Honor Cord ceremony

May 14, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Sustainability expert to discuss food supply chains on May 19

May 13, 2026

Penn State alumni travel graphic

Alumni Association announces 2027 travel lineup

May 12, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

'We Are Weekend' to unite Penn Staters at University Park June 26–27

May 12, 2026

A dachshund on their hind legs entertaining students.

Penn State CAPS marks 20 seasons of 'Caring Canines' event

May 12, 2026

A sunny photograph of the stone bell tower of Old Main against a blue sky.

Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup

May 12, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony

May 12, 2026

Close-up of a Penn State Altoona graduate wearing a cap with a 26 tassel at spring 2026 commencement

In photos: Commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth

May 11, 2026

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FIRA display at APD

Ag Progress Days to debut FIRA Robotics Village, showcasing robotics, automation

July 23, 2026

Ag Progress Days town hall

Government events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days to focus on ag innovation

July 20, 2026

Military Mondays

Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week

July 20, 2026

Ag Progress Days attraction

Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Ag Progress Days offers variety of exhibits

July 20, 2026

By the numbers: Smeal’s Business Opportunities Summer Session

July 17, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

July 16, 2026

People getting on the tour bus at Ag Progress Days.

Explore ponds, forests, pastures and more during Ag Progress Days tours

July 15, 2026

The bell near Old Main.

Engineering alumni society recognizes excellence at 2026 awards ceremony

July 14, 2026

Hay mowing demonstration at Ag Progress Days.

Robotics and field demos to highlight commercial exhibits at Ag Progress Days

July 13, 2026

group of students posing with their achievement certificates after the annual Recognition Dinner

Scranton student leaders, organizations honored at annual recognition dinner

July 10, 2026

A visitor talking to a representative from Penn State's Center for Pollinator Research

Ag Progress Days showcases college research, AI tool and animal health updates

July 10, 2026

Group of female students sitting in the Perkins Plaza

Penn State Berks invites prospective students to Spend a Summer Day program

July 09, 2026

A food demonstration occurring at the Ag Progress Day's Family Room

Family Room activities at Ag Progress Days to focus on health and wellness

July 08, 2026

A group of students pose with a trophy.

Penn State National Residence Hall Honorary chapter earns national recognition

July 08, 2026

A person looking through a telescope with two people standing next to her.

AstroFest 2026 offers four nights of stargazing, astronomy activities July 8-11

July 07, 2026

Three colorful banners sway high in the breeze above the street

2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 8-12

July 06, 2026

A sculptural rabbit with a white collar over its eyes by artist Darla Jackson

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present Darla Jackson's 'In Dreams'

July 06, 2026

a collage of multiple photos, including participants watching panels and speaking with one another at a banquet.

Penn State hosts manufacturing research conference with record attendance

July 06, 2026

APD Family Activities

Family-friendly fun planned for Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

July 03, 2026

Wooden signpost with three directional signs labeled CAREER against a blue sky with clouds

Penn State Altoona invites employers to register for fall career fairs

July 02, 2026

Berkey Creamery flavor contest to celebrate one millionth degree at Penn State

July 01, 2026

Fireworks are shown exploding in the sky.

The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks

July 01, 2026

A screenshot of a video featuring the Penn State alma mater playing on the Old Main bell tower chimes

Sights and Sounds: Old Main bell tower rings the Alma Mater

June 29, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts opens registration for summer classes, workshops

June 29, 2026

A person in the shadow raises their hands in the shape of a diamond in the foreground of a lit "THON" sign

THON Weekend 2027 to be held Feb. 19-21

June 29, 2026

Independence Day holiday parking and service changes, 4th Fest impacts announced

June 29, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

Inaugural Gail E. Latimer, RN Nursing Leadership Lecture examines AI in nursing

June 23, 2026

Students sitting outside with a "Spend a Summer Day" sign behind them

Penn State Berks invites prospective students to summer admissions events

June 23, 2026

A band plays music to a crowd sitting in the grass

Student Farm and Food Systems to host eighth annual Summer Solstice Celebration

June 23, 2026

Three young girls crouch over food on aluminum foil during a youth science project.

Behrend’s 'College for Kids' to feature sand molds and sleight-of-hand magic

June 23, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

An image with blue/green background and purplish image of Shakespeare

Firefly Rep presents Shakespeare’s liars, schemers in partnership with Arboretum

June 17, 2026

A group of students stand with calligraphy art pieces in a lecture hall.

Language club brings relaxation to students with Chinese calligraphy

June 17, 2026

Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th

June 16, 2026

photo collage showing process of children making paper with plant material

Libraries’ Conservation Centre holds summer 2026 Arboretum papermaking events

June 16, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

We Are Weekend offers summertime fun for Penn Staters

June 12, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Virtual Speaker Session to highlight research in Earth and mineral sciences

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

A screenshot of a video that commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Penn State alma mater

Raise the song: Penn State Alma Mater marks 125 years

June 08, 2026

A lone student walks away from the camera next to a flag that reads "Welcome home. You belong here."

Undergraduate Admissions gearing up for ‘Spend a Summer Day’

June 08, 2026

Barb Anderson, a longtime volunteer at Penn State Behrend's Math Options Career Day, poses in McGarvey Commons.

Behrend retiree helped shape Math Options Career Day

June 05, 2026

‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

HUB-Robeson Galleries to present ‘Feral Botanica’ by artist Hidenori Ishii

June 05, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

Jim Brown prepares to put the final scoop on longtime run at Penn State Creamery

May 29, 2026

Graduates stand during Penn State Behrend's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

Behrend commencement speaker explains ‘maker’s way through uncertainty’

May 22, 2026

The Lion Shrine Statue at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona to host engineering alumni reunion Oct. 16 and 17

May 20, 2026

A closeup shot of the Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State Fayette.

Penn State Fayette Advisory Board awards 2026 Outstanding Alumnus and Fellow

May 20, 2026

Penn State community invited to join annual virtual scavenger hunt

May 20, 2026

Boucke Building

Academic support units temporarily relocating during Boucke renovation

May 19, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Lambda Chi Alpha at Penn State resolves hazing allegations, agrees to one semester suspension

May 15, 2026

Rothstein to Penn State Smeal grads: gratitude, agency, giving back matter

May 14, 2026

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Uma Moriarity

Smeal and Scholar alum Uma Moriarity receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award

May 14, 2026

Scenes from the spring 2026 Military Honor Cord ceremony

May 14, 2026

a selection of highly decorated calligraphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte ranging from the 18th century to the present, arranged on a neutral background

Libraries’ 'Paper Paradise' exhibition features Pennsylvania Dutch paper arts

May 14, 2026

Sustainability expert to discuss food supply chains on May 19

May 13, 2026

Penn State alumni travel graphic

Alumni Association announces 2027 travel lineup

May 12, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

'We Are Weekend' to unite Penn Staters at University Park June 26–27

May 12, 2026

A dachshund on their hind legs entertaining students.

Penn State CAPS marks 20 seasons of 'Caring Canines' event

May 12, 2026

A sunny photograph of the stone bell tower of Old Main against a blue sky.

Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup

May 12, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill celebrates third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony

May 12, 2026

Close-up of a Penn State Altoona graduate wearing a cap with a 26 tassel at spring 2026 commencement

In photos: Commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth

May 11, 2026

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