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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

Dean Conway becomes president of AALS

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

January 09, 2026

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

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

Dean Conway at ADI Convening

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

Seneca Nation Chef Lorinda John

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

Two women and two men sing in unison.

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

lighthouse first-gen program

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

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

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

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center building

Penn State community reminded of religious observance absence protocols

August 27, 2025

Group of 10 people standing in lobby of Orchard Hall at Penn State Brandywine

Brandywine reflects on five years of Equity by Design commissions

August 26, 2025

Students doing crafts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 21, 2025

A split-screen image of a folded piece of paper in the style or origami.

Interactive art exhibition focusing on the ‘new’ nomadic culture opens Aug. 29

August 21, 2025

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Alumnus Craig Diehl and wife Stephanie create Pathway to Law Program

August 19, 2025

A woman communicating in American Sign Language

Communication Sciences and Disorders now offering minor in American Sign Language

August 18, 2025

Antiracist Development Institute launching Antiracist Leadership Certificate

August 12, 2025

Photo of Jeff Conrad

Ag Sciences alumnus creates Access and Equity discretionary fund

August 12, 2025

Group of people sitting around a table at World Cafe

Q&A: Penn State postdoc leaders uplift community through World Café event

August 06, 2025

Kayla Cwalina giving a speech behind a Penn State podium.

Indigenous student finds strength and community at Penn State

August 06, 2025

sunset silhouette of person wearing feathers on head and holding tall feathered staff

Big Ten Open Books project launches ‘Indigenous North Americans’ Collection

August 06, 2025

young adult stands in front of large ship against alaska skyline

IST student embraces personal challenges to define her college experience

July 28, 2025

Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway with the Nittany Lion at the Mini Convening.

Antiracist Development Institute celebrates coalition-building at Mini Convening

July 28, 2025

Student Disability Resources to celebrate 35 years of the ADA with July 25 events

July 22, 2025

A graphic with illustrations of people including some using wheelchairs and walking aids. Blue Text on white background: "ADA 35th anniversary at WC. We Are. Accessibility is for everyone."

Campus community invited to livestream recognizing ADA anniversary

July 20, 2025

A vision-impaired athlete runs with a guide while holding a tether.

Blind athletes compete at Penn State Behrend

July 16, 2025

Group from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences participating in the State College Pride Parade and Festival.

College of EMS participates in State College Pride Parade and Festival

July 08, 2025

Nutifafa Doumon and Nelson Dzade

EMS faculty members earn National Academies US-African Frontiers Fellowships

June 27, 2025

sitting male looking away from group in background talking

Faculty development program on student privacy in learning design seeks applicants

June 26, 2025

Penn State MANRRS

Penn State MANRRS students shine at national training and career expo

June 25, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 2025

Portrait of Tavia Mitchell

Architecture student awarded Justice Alliance in Design Education Fellowship

June 24, 2025

World Campus community invited to share how ADA has impacted their lives

June 20, 2025

ADI hosts ‘Relationships, Coalition, and Courage in the Second Nadir’ webinar

June 12, 2025

A group of people dancing joyously on a covered stage

Juneteenth 2025 to be celebrated at Penn State with community events June 13-14

June 11, 2025

marchers in a downtown pride parade

College of IST participates in State College Pride Parade

June 09, 2025

Person standing outside smiling at camera

Mechanical engineering grad student awarded Amelia Earhart aerospace fellowship

June 06, 2025

HUB on spring day

Renewed community spaces in HUB-Robeson Center on track to open in fall 2025

May 13, 2025

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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

Dean Conway becomes president of AALS

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

January 09, 2026

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

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

Dean Conway at ADI Convening

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

Seneca Nation Chef Lorinda John

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

Two women and two men sing in unison.

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

lighthouse first-gen program

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

Sun rises over West halls near Shrine

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

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center building

Penn State community reminded of religious observance absence protocols

August 27, 2025

Group of 10 people standing in lobby of Orchard Hall at Penn State Brandywine

Brandywine reflects on five years of Equity by Design commissions

August 26, 2025

Students doing crafts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 21, 2025

A split-screen image of a folded piece of paper in the style or origami.

Interactive art exhibition focusing on the ‘new’ nomadic culture opens Aug. 29

August 21, 2025

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Alumnus Craig Diehl and wife Stephanie create Pathway to Law Program

August 19, 2025

A woman communicating in American Sign Language

Communication Sciences and Disorders now offering minor in American Sign Language

August 18, 2025

Antiracist Development Institute launching Antiracist Leadership Certificate

August 12, 2025

Photo of Jeff Conrad

Ag Sciences alumnus creates Access and Equity discretionary fund

August 12, 2025

Group of people sitting around a table at World Cafe

Q&A: Penn State postdoc leaders uplift community through World Café event

August 06, 2025

Kayla Cwalina giving a speech behind a Penn State podium.

Indigenous student finds strength and community at Penn State

August 06, 2025

sunset silhouette of person wearing feathers on head and holding tall feathered staff

Big Ten Open Books project launches ‘Indigenous North Americans’ Collection

August 06, 2025

young adult stands in front of large ship against alaska skyline

IST student embraces personal challenges to define her college experience

July 28, 2025

Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway with the Nittany Lion at the Mini Convening.

Antiracist Development Institute celebrates coalition-building at Mini Convening

July 28, 2025

Student Disability Resources to celebrate 35 years of the ADA with July 25 events

July 22, 2025

A graphic with illustrations of people including some using wheelchairs and walking aids. Blue Text on white background: "ADA 35th anniversary at WC. We Are. Accessibility is for everyone."

Campus community invited to livestream recognizing ADA anniversary

July 20, 2025

A vision-impaired athlete runs with a guide while holding a tether.

Blind athletes compete at Penn State Behrend

July 16, 2025

Group from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences participating in the State College Pride Parade and Festival.

College of EMS participates in State College Pride Parade and Festival

July 08, 2025

Nutifafa Doumon and Nelson Dzade

EMS faculty members earn National Academies US-African Frontiers Fellowships

June 27, 2025

sitting male looking away from group in background talking

Faculty development program on student privacy in learning design seeks applicants

June 26, 2025

Penn State MANRRS

Penn State MANRRS students shine at national training and career expo

June 25, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 2025

Portrait of Tavia Mitchell

Architecture student awarded Justice Alliance in Design Education Fellowship

June 24, 2025

World Campus community invited to share how ADA has impacted their lives

June 20, 2025

ADI hosts ‘Relationships, Coalition, and Courage in the Second Nadir’ webinar

June 12, 2025

A group of people dancing joyously on a covered stage

Juneteenth 2025 to be celebrated at Penn State with community events June 13-14

June 11, 2025

marchers in a downtown pride parade

College of IST participates in State College Pride Parade

June 09, 2025

Person standing outside smiling at camera

Mechanical engineering grad student awarded Amelia Earhart aerospace fellowship

June 06, 2025

HUB on spring day

Renewed community spaces in HUB-Robeson Center on track to open in fall 2025

May 13, 2025

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