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Safiya Haruna stands in front of Pattee and Paterno Libraries on a snowy day.

Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Byron Motley, wearing a white shirt casually sitting on a chair and smiling

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Traditional American Indian drummers sit around a drum and play a traditional song

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Bhavya Aplash stands outdoors in his hometown in New Jersey, wearing a Pathani suit, regional cultural attire from the Indian state of Punjab.

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

Alivia Peterson sits on a desk in front of chalkboard as part of a photoshoot for the Minorities in Sports at Penn State 2025–26 executive board.

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Michelle Haskins, Ashley Carrington, Shawn Manderson and Rafael Ramirez on stage in front of an audience, with Shawn speaking

Brandywine alumni and students gather for ‘Roots to Routes’ networking event

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

Calvin H. Waller and Mildred Settle - Penn State yearbook photographs

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

Bell at University Park campus in the fall

Educational Equity Provost Endorsement program now open to faculty, staff

February 12, 2026

Members of the Chinese Cultural Art Institute perform traditional dance.

Penn State Berks celebrates Lunar New Year on Feb. 21

February 11, 2026

Volunteers sought for 20th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow

February 09, 2026

multi-tiered display of books and dvds on Black culture for Black History month display in library

Black History Month events at Penn State Scranton

February 06, 2026

Purple graphic reading African American Read-In 2026, Penn State Altoona, featuring an open book labeled Black Female Celebrity with floral illustrations.

Penn State Altoona announces 2026 African American Read-In events

February 06, 2026

collage of six images showing young adult researchers at research sites or artifacts/animals connected to their research

Applications sought for 2026 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards

February 05, 2026

Two men stand to the left of the Nittany Lion shrine

Philanthropist, College of Education alum Harry B. Kropp passes away at age 84

February 05, 2026

Penn State Berks celebrates, commemorates Black History Month

February 04, 2026

Photograph of a man standing in front of tall grass with his arms outstretched and an orange shirt covering his face

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

Students wearing high visibility vests put food from boxes into milk crates

Penn State Berks honors Martin Luther King Jr. with service and awards dinner

February 03, 2026

School of Music to celebrate Lunar New Year with family friendly concert

February 02, 2026

Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell

Penn State campuses commemorate 2026 National Black History Month with events

January 30, 2026

Black acrobats hold each other to form a human scaffold.

Cirque Kalabanté showcases beauty and artistry of West Africa on Feb. 11

January 29, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic

Penn State Dickinson Law continues impactful community work in immigration law

January 29, 2026

Photograph of a woman with short white hair wearing an orange button-up shirt over a black top, accessorized with a cross pendant.

Holocaust scholar to speak for international remembrance day

January 22, 2026

Barron Owusu wears a suit while sitting on a bright orange chair in front of plants.

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

Penn State Scranton honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at annual event

January 20, 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

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

Danielle M. Conway elected president of Association of American Law Schools

January 09, 2026

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

December 18, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg to host second annual MLK Day basketball classic Jan. 19

December 15, 2025

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

December 04, 2025

Elementary school kids sit in seats in an auditorium.

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

Antiracist Development Institute Convening offers ‘a demonstration of hope’

December 01, 2025

Ajay Narayanan Sridhar identifies a box of pasta using the NaviSense application

AI tool helps visually impaired users ‘feel’ where objects are in real time

November 24, 2025

Extension program builds confidence, skills for Spanish-speaking ag workers

November 17, 2025

A portrait of Penn State Behrend alumna Dr. Ala Stanford next to a U.S. flag.

Behrend alumna discusses her 'CNN Hero' work during COVID pandemic

November 11, 2025

A stone wall reads "Pennsylvania State University"

Breaking barriers, building futures: First-gen students thrive learning online

November 05, 2025

Group of students clapping during presentation

Events slated for First-Generation College Celebration Nov. 3-7

October 30, 2025

Native American Heritage Month to be commemorated during November

October 30, 2025

A pretty handmade dreamcatcher with gemstone beads

Indigenous foodways and art events on Nov. 10–12 to feature Chef Lorinda John

October 30, 2025

A woman standing in front of a red banner

Chancellor Tina Richardson joins Diwali celebration with Gov. Josh Shapiro

October 27, 2025

A collage photo of two women. White text on blue background: "Tanja Jefferson. Lauren Shevchek."

This is Success: World Campus students speak up for accessibility equity

October 24, 2025

Penn State and local community members come together with 'dignity for all'

October 22, 2025

Zamarra Vrabel shows her award certificate, standing between her two female professors, all are smiling

Scranton student's podcast wins both state and national first-place awards

October 21, 2025

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

Shirley Clark and Vahid Motevalli pose holding awards

Two Harrisburg leaders honored at Women in Technology awards

October 20, 2025

a man in a blue gray suit smile at the camera, sitting at a table in front of a wall of books

Libraries to host film, Q&A to highlight Black librarians’ impact on literacy

October 13, 2025

A dancer playing with hoops in a field against a bright blue sky

Campus groups mark 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day with October events

October 06, 2025

PA Dignity Day 2025: Explore how to live and lead with dignity

October 01, 2025

Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to host Brendan Fay webinar Oct. 24

October 01, 2025

The Joyfull series returns with Feast Edition Oct. 13 in Alumni Hall

October 01, 2025

College of Ag Sciences ‘Lighthouses’ program assists first-generation students

September 30, 2025

Four smiling people cut a large blue ribbon with large scissors

Gift establishes multi-faith Reading-Prayer Room at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

September 29, 2025

Penn State to launch group to support employees with disabilities and their allies

September 25, 2025

Malcolm X Centenary event poster with a smiling man wearing glasses

Malcolm X Centenary event, reception to be held Sept. 30

September 08, 2025

Portrait Amy Dupain Vashaw outside Eisenhower Auditorium

Q&A: The 'invisible hand' driving artistic performances at Penn State

September 04, 2025

Young Black dancers stand in a row and gesture in unison.

Theatrical dance program celebrates abolitionist’s legacy at Penn State Sept. 19

September 02, 2025

Multicolored tapestry made with small colorful squares installed in a linear pattern

Woskob Gallery to host closing reception for Hinojosa’s ‘Summer Pop-up’ Sept. 5

September 02, 2025

Graduate students in the African Studies Program gather with faculty member Sinfree Makoni.

African Studies Program expands through dual-title doctorate, graduate minor

August 28, 2025

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Change-of-campus student discovers community, finds purpose at University Park

March 09, 2026

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

Leadership gifts advance faculty research and student excellence in Liberal Arts

March 05, 2026

Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow returns March 28-29

March 03, 2026

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

Computer science student complements goals with South Asian studies minor

February 25, 2026

First-generation student prepares for career in counseling psychology

February 24, 2026

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Register now for 2026 First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 19

February 23, 2026

Brandywine alumni and students gather for ‘Roots to Routes’ networking event

February 18, 2026

Alumnus Ronald Scott to reflect on Vietnam-era student activism March 18

February 18, 2026

Bunton-Waller legacy strengthened with $1M enrichment fund in Liberal Arts

February 17, 2026

Educational Equity Provost Endorsement program now open to faculty, staff

February 12, 2026

Penn State Berks celebrates Lunar New Year on Feb. 21

February 11, 2026

Volunteers sought for 20th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow

February 09, 2026

Black History Month events at Penn State Scranton

February 06, 2026

Penn State Altoona announces 2026 African American Read-In events

February 06, 2026

Applications sought for 2026 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards

February 05, 2026

Philanthropist, College of Education alum Harry B. Kropp passes away at age 84

February 05, 2026

Penn State Berks celebrates, commemorates Black History Month

February 04, 2026

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

Penn State Berks honors Martin Luther King Jr. with service and awards dinner

February 03, 2026

School of Music to celebrate Lunar New Year with family friendly concert

February 02, 2026

Penn State campuses commemorate 2026 National Black History Month with events

January 30, 2026

Cirque Kalabanté showcases beauty and artistry of West Africa on Feb. 11

January 29, 2026

Penn State Dickinson Law continues impactful community work in immigration law

January 29, 2026

Holocaust scholar to speak for international remembrance day

January 22, 2026

Student president of Penn State NAACP chapter strives to create positive change

January 22, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

Penn State Scranton honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at annual event

January 20, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

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

January 13, 2026

Danielle M. Conway elected president of Association of American Law Schools

January 09, 2026

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

December 18, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg to host second annual MLK Day basketball classic Jan. 19

December 15, 2025

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

December 04, 2025

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

Antiracist Development Institute Convening offers ‘a demonstration of hope’

December 01, 2025

AI tool helps visually impaired users ‘feel’ where objects are in real time

November 24, 2025

Extension program builds confidence, skills for Spanish-speaking ag workers

November 17, 2025

Behrend alumna discusses her 'CNN Hero' work during COVID pandemic

November 11, 2025

Breaking barriers, building futures: First-gen students thrive learning online

November 05, 2025

Events slated for First-Generation College Celebration Nov. 3-7

October 30, 2025

Native American Heritage Month to be commemorated during November

October 30, 2025

Indigenous foodways and art events on Nov. 10–12 to feature Chef Lorinda John

October 30, 2025

Chancellor Tina Richardson joins Diwali celebration with Gov. Josh Shapiro

October 27, 2025

This is Success: World Campus students speak up for accessibility equity

October 24, 2025

Penn State and local community members come together with 'dignity for all'

October 22, 2025

Scranton student's podcast wins both state and national first-place awards

October 21, 2025

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

Two Harrisburg leaders honored at Women in Technology awards

October 20, 2025

Libraries to host film, Q&A to highlight Black librarians’ impact on literacy

October 13, 2025

Campus groups mark 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day with October events

October 06, 2025

PA Dignity Day 2025: Explore how to live and lead with dignity

October 01, 2025

Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to host Brendan Fay webinar Oct. 24

October 01, 2025

The Joyfull series returns with Feast Edition Oct. 13 in Alumni Hall

October 01, 2025

College of Ag Sciences ‘Lighthouses’ program assists first-generation students

September 30, 2025

Gift establishes multi-faith Reading-Prayer Room at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

September 29, 2025

Penn State to launch group to support employees with disabilities and their allies

September 25, 2025

Malcolm X Centenary event, reception to be held Sept. 30

September 08, 2025

Q&A: The 'invisible hand' driving artistic performances at Penn State

September 04, 2025

Theatrical dance program celebrates abolitionist’s legacy at Penn State Sept. 19

September 02, 2025

Woskob Gallery to host closing reception for Hinojosa’s ‘Summer Pop-up’ Sept. 5

September 02, 2025

African Studies Program expands through dual-title doctorate, graduate minor

August 28, 2025

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