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Hospitality management alumnus Ken Young receives Distinguished Alumni Award

October 19, 2026

CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group named 2026-27 Conti professor

September 28, 2026

Ira Lubert and Leland Pillsbury

Penn State to honor Leland Pillsbury, Ira Lubert with hospitality awards

September 10, 2026

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni

August 05, 2026

People standing around a table with an empty wine glass

New minor allows students to explore craft, commerce of specialty beverages

July 31, 2026

A manager and three wait staff stand in an otherwise empty restaurant, discussing tasks for the coming shift.

Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable

July 08, 2026

HHD-Biobehavioral Health Building

College of Health and Human Development ranked first in NIH-funding category

May 06, 2026

A image of a graduation cap tassel with the number 2026

College of Health and Human Development names 2026 program marshals

April 28, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

The armilllary sphere rests on the back of a turtle, with students walking by on the sidewalk on a fall day

Penn State programs shine in 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 26, 2026

School of Hospitality Management event to honor Marriott executive Leeny Oberg

March 06, 2026

Person at drive-thru ordering with AI and person at drive-thru ordering with a human employee. The word "vs." is in between each ordering scenario.

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

Health and Human Development offering five innovative youth summer camps

February 05, 2026

Businessperson standing next to a window

Hospitality management to waive application fees to PRLA dues-paying members

February 05, 2026

Three people gathered around a laptop

High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities

January 28, 2026

Woman and nurse with tablet for consultation with expert advice explaining healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

People eating a meal at a table

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 11th annual online symposium

November 25, 2025

People gathered around a desk

Report benchmarks representation of women, Black leaders in hotel industry

November 24, 2025

University of Northern Colorado president named 2025-26 Conti professor

August 29, 2025

Hospitality Management, PSHRS to recognize Marriott executive Leeny Oberg

August 04, 2025

Person working in food shop training person with down syndrome how to use checkout

Mutual benefits of hotels hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities

July 24, 2025

Penn State alumni

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 14 hospitality management alumni

July 21, 2025

Fatmah Almeer stands in front of a tree at Penn State University Park.

Penn State student pursues hospitality career through additional degrees

July 09, 2025

Person interacting with service robot

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

May 06, 2025

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2025 program marshals

April 28, 2025

Two people talking with each other in business clothes

Using AI to meet customer expectations in hospitality industry

April 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

University mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Stuart Mann

April 11, 2025

Reggie Aggarwal

Hospitality Management event to honor Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal

March 11, 2025

Person holding phone that shows imagery of a beach cleanup

Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution

February 20, 2025

Professor interacting with students

Hospitality program to introduce high school students to career opportunities

February 17, 2025

Simon Majumdar during a cooking demo from his 2024 visit to Penn State

Food television personality Simon Majumdar to return to Penn State in March

February 17, 2025

People volunteering outside

Strategic corporate social responsibility can create social, economic value

January 28, 2025

Reggie Aggarwal

Hospitality Management, PSHRS to honor Reggie Aggarwal, founder of Cvent

December 09, 2024

People seated in a restaurant

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 10th annual online symposium

November 25, 2024

Map of Pennsylvania

'Free Food Map' now on the Penn State Go app

November 14, 2024

People in a kitchen

Hiring, supporting justice-impacted individuals in the workplace

October 29, 2024

Person looking out window

How celebrity CEOs affect risk-taking behavior for restaurant businesses

October 04, 2024

Alan Horowitz and Rick Garlick

Hospitality industry leaders named Penn State Conti professors for 2024-25

September 12, 2024

Waiter speaking with customers

Societal factors can shape how companies best respond after customers misbehave

September 11, 2024

Penn State School of Hospitality Management alumni

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 10 hospitality management alumni

August 15, 2024

People sitting together in a community garden

Environmental, social initiatives lead to greater returns in high-income nations

July 29, 2024

Two people looking at wine in a store

Novice consumers more likely to purchase wine with sweetness scales on labels

June 17, 2024

Group of people waiting in a line to get food

Wait lines may boost perceived popularity of restaurant brands

April 24, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

Ashley Akright Colon

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Ashley Akright Colon

April 08, 2024

Associate Professor Michael Tews stands next to table of students creating structures with Lego blocks

Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative

April 01, 2024

Jim Risoleo and Ted Balestreri

Event to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

March 26, 2024

Cafe Laura Entrance

Hidden Gems: Cafe Laura

March 18, 2024

Person eating in a restaurant

Shapes, music may affect experience of people who dine alone at restaurants

March 11, 2024

Food television personality Simon Majumdar to visit Penn State March 19-20

February 22, 2024

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Dana Katz

February 12, 2024

Two people reviewing information on a digital tablet

Leadership style may indirectly affect how employees speak up about food safety

January 03, 2024

Four people sitting around a table

Hospitality program introduces high school students to career possibilities

January 02, 2024

$1.5 million estate commitment to fund equity-targeted scholarships

December 05, 2023

A person handing another person a bowl of food

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 9th annual online symposium on Dec. 6

November 29, 2023

Jim Risoleo and Ted Balestreri

Penn State to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

November 21, 2023

GivingTuesday graphic with words College of Health and Human Development

Health and Human Development rallies the pride in support of engaged learning

November 17, 2023

Group of people sitting around a table and eating together

Workplace fun, afterwork socializing can lead to employee substance use

November 09, 2023

headshots of James Fripp and Anna Blue

AHLA Foundation and Yum! Brands executives appointed Conti professors

October 18, 2023

Map of Pennsylvania with pins

Free Food Map identifies resources for those in need

September 22, 2023

Asian waitress smiles as she leans over a white woman in a busy restaurant

Customers' stereotypes may make work emotionally harder for Asian waitstaff

September 11, 2023

Amy Yu_Grace Fischer 2023

Penn State Berks seniors get a taste of European hospitality during study abroad

August 29, 2023

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 12 hospitality management alumni

July 20, 2023

Women shaking hands

More women taking leadership positions in hotel industry, report finds

May 04, 2023

Health and Human Development building on University Park campus

College of Health and Human Development names 2023 program marshals 

April 21, 2023

Latest News

Penn State News RSS Feed

Hospitality management alumnus Ken Young receives Distinguished Alumni Award

October 19, 2026

CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group named 2026-27 Conti professor

September 28, 2026

Ira Lubert and Leland Pillsbury

Penn State to honor Leland Pillsbury, Ira Lubert with hospitality awards

September 10, 2026

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni

August 05, 2026

People standing around a table with an empty wine glass

New minor allows students to explore craft, commerce of specialty beverages

July 31, 2026

A manager and three wait staff stand in an otherwise empty restaurant, discussing tasks for the coming shift.

Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable

July 08, 2026

HHD-Biobehavioral Health Building

College of Health and Human Development ranked first in NIH-funding category

May 06, 2026

A image of a graduation cap tassel with the number 2026

College of Health and Human Development names 2026 program marshals

April 28, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

The armilllary sphere rests on the back of a turtle, with students walking by on the sidewalk on a fall day

Penn State programs shine in 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject

March 26, 2026

School of Hospitality Management event to honor Marriott executive Leeny Oberg

March 06, 2026

Person at drive-thru ordering with AI and person at drive-thru ordering with a human employee. The word "vs." is in between each ordering scenario.

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

February 25, 2026

Health and Human Development offering five innovative youth summer camps

February 05, 2026

Businessperson standing next to a window

Hospitality management to waive application fees to PRLA dues-paying members

February 05, 2026

Three people gathered around a laptop

High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities

January 28, 2026

Woman and nurse with tablet for consultation with expert advice explaining healthcare support.

Excellence endowment bolsters senior living programming in hospitality management

December 15, 2025

People eating a meal at a table

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 11th annual online symposium

November 25, 2025

People gathered around a desk

Report benchmarks representation of women, Black leaders in hotel industry

November 24, 2025

University of Northern Colorado president named 2025-26 Conti professor

August 29, 2025

Hospitality Management, PSHRS to recognize Marriott executive Leeny Oberg

August 04, 2025

Person working in food shop training person with down syndrome how to use checkout

Mutual benefits of hotels hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities

July 24, 2025

Penn State alumni

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 14 hospitality management alumni

July 21, 2025

Fatmah Almeer stands in front of a tree at Penn State University Park.

Penn State student pursues hospitality career through additional degrees

July 09, 2025

Person interacting with service robot

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

May 06, 2025

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2025 program marshals

April 28, 2025

Two people talking with each other in business clothes

Using AI to meet customer expectations in hospitality industry

April 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

University mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Stuart Mann

April 11, 2025

Reggie Aggarwal

Hospitality Management event to honor Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal

March 11, 2025

Person holding phone that shows imagery of a beach cleanup

Influencer marketing can help tourism industry mitigate waste, pollution

February 20, 2025

Professor interacting with students

Hospitality program to introduce high school students to career opportunities

February 17, 2025

Simon Majumdar during a cooking demo from his 2024 visit to Penn State

Food television personality Simon Majumdar to return to Penn State in March

February 17, 2025

People volunteering outside

Strategic corporate social responsibility can create social, economic value

January 28, 2025

Reggie Aggarwal

Hospitality Management, PSHRS to honor Reggie Aggarwal, founder of Cvent

December 09, 2024

People seated in a restaurant

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 10th annual online symposium

November 25, 2024

Map of Pennsylvania

'Free Food Map' now on the Penn State Go app

November 14, 2024

People in a kitchen

Hiring, supporting justice-impacted individuals in the workplace

October 29, 2024

Person looking out window

How celebrity CEOs affect risk-taking behavior for restaurant businesses

October 04, 2024

Alan Horowitz and Rick Garlick

Hospitality industry leaders named Penn State Conti professors for 2024-25

September 12, 2024

Waiter speaking with customers

Societal factors can shape how companies best respond after customers misbehave

September 11, 2024

Penn State School of Hospitality Management alumni

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 10 hospitality management alumni

August 15, 2024

People sitting together in a community garden

Environmental, social initiatives lead to greater returns in high-income nations

July 29, 2024

Two people looking at wine in a store

Novice consumers more likely to purchase wine with sweetness scales on labels

June 17, 2024

Group of people waiting in a line to get food

Wait lines may boost perceived popularity of restaurant brands

April 24, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

Ashley Akright Colon

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Ashley Akright Colon

April 08, 2024

Associate Professor Michael Tews stands next to table of students creating structures with Lego blocks

Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative

April 01, 2024

Jim Risoleo and Ted Balestreri

Event to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

March 26, 2024

Cafe Laura Entrance

Hidden Gems: Cafe Laura

March 18, 2024

Person eating in a restaurant

Shapes, music may affect experience of people who dine alone at restaurants

March 11, 2024

Food television personality Simon Majumdar to visit Penn State March 19-20

February 22, 2024

Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Dana Katz

February 12, 2024

Two people reviewing information on a digital tablet

Leadership style may indirectly affect how employees speak up about food safety

January 03, 2024

Four people sitting around a table

Hospitality program introduces high school students to career possibilities

January 02, 2024

$1.5 million estate commitment to fund equity-targeted scholarships

December 05, 2023

A person handing another person a bowl of food

Food Decisions Research Laboratory to host 9th annual online symposium on Dec. 6

November 29, 2023

Jim Risoleo and Ted Balestreri

Penn State to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

November 21, 2023

GivingTuesday graphic with words College of Health and Human Development

Health and Human Development rallies the pride in support of engaged learning

November 17, 2023

Group of people sitting around a table and eating together

Workplace fun, afterwork socializing can lead to employee substance use

November 09, 2023

headshots of James Fripp and Anna Blue

AHLA Foundation and Yum! Brands executives appointed Conti professors

October 18, 2023

Map of Pennsylvania with pins

Free Food Map identifies resources for those in need

September 22, 2023

Asian waitress smiles as she leans over a white woman in a busy restaurant

Customers' stereotypes may make work emotionally harder for Asian waitstaff

September 11, 2023

Amy Yu_Grace Fischer 2023

Penn State Berks seniors get a taste of European hospitality during study abroad

August 29, 2023

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society honors 12 hospitality management alumni

July 20, 2023

Women shaking hands

More women taking leadership positions in hotel industry, report finds

May 04, 2023

Health and Human Development building on University Park campus

College of Health and Human Development names 2023 program marshals 

April 21, 2023

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