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A graphic that shows the Nittany Valley Holistic Health business sign, with the words Growing Wellness Together: National SBDC Day at Nittany Valley Holistic Health

National Small Business Development Center Day to feature Nittany Valley Holistic Health

March 06, 2026

Students in protective lab gear gather around a table of vials and flasks

Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections

March 05, 2026

A group of people pose around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

School of Public Policy hosts second annual Policy Simulation Competition

March 04, 2026

Professor Carolyn Mahan speaks into a microphone while testifying before a congressional committee, seated at a table with a nameplate reading Dr. Mahan.

Penn State Altoona professor testifies before U.S. House committee

March 04, 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

An image of the Penn State shield superimposed on a blurred background

Penn State suspends University-affiliated travel to the Middle East indefinitely

March 03, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

Children look into a clear tote filled with water at an activity table at Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair.

Behrend STEAM Fair features more than 100 learning stations

March 03, 2026

A globe showing Central and Eastern Europe

Spring break travel advisory: What Penn Staters need to know about Mexico

March 02, 2026

Climate Solutions Symposium May 18-20, 2026

Registration open for 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium

March 02, 2026

Image of lion shrine head with shield outline overlaid in blue

Harrisburg faculty awarded seed grants for international research collaboration

February 26, 2026

A group of students and faculty take a group photo in front a of a screen with Zoom call participants.

Students at Penn State and University of Zagreb spark global innovation

February 26, 2026

Six panelists sit at a table in front of a screen that says "Industry Engagement Day."

Great Valley’s Industry Engagement Day showcased AI-powered transformation

February 25, 2026

Chancellor Radha Pyati poses with her Girl Scout mentee at the Lion Bench.

Girl Scouts to honor Penn State Berks Chancellor with Take the Lead Berks Award

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Poster for a sustainability-related social media competition. It contains the text "Create a Campaign & Win Mondy. Create a campaign on your favorite channel and help Penn State 'Green the Feed.' First prize: $500. bellisario.psu.edu/green-the-field."

Students can ‘Green the Feed’ for sustainability storytelling competition

February 25, 2026

a man with a reddish beard wearing a helmet

Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Tiffany Morris, Kenzie Ulan and Raelin Dennis pose for a photo standing behind a table with Health Rocks books and models of human organs.

Shenango students partner with 4-H for ‘Health Rocks!’ program in Farrell

February 24, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

Two men shaking hands while another looks on

Students and faculty build relationships through virtual and in-person exchange

February 23, 2026

William Brune

American Meteorological Society awards distinguished professor national award

February 23, 2026

Three individuals stand holding oversized check made out to JoyTac

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 2026

Commonwealth Commitment Awards celebrate faculty, staff and land-grant mission

February 20, 2026

10 people in a lab pose for a photo shaping their fingers into a triangle

This Penn State alumna is using her degree to help support THON’s mission

February 19, 2026

A photograph of Pittsburgh's skyline; in the foreground, cars drive on the highway leading into the city.

Student interns connect Allegheny County residents with local, social services

February 19, 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

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Pennsylvania state map in blue; locations highlighted with a circular photograph.

Interactive map showcases Penn State’s service, statewide community impact

February 16, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

Mike Waldhier and Carrie Marcinkevage stand with the Nittany Lion Shrine

Two staff members turn to Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic for business help

February 16, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

young woman looking at a computer

Abington students learn to lead with AI in reimagined research seminar

February 16, 2026

Three Greater Allegheny Benefiting THON student leaders stand on a staircase, each wearing a gray quarter‑zip with organization text on the chest. They hold their hands in the THON diamond gesture, with two students in front and one standing centered behind them. The setting includes metal railings, warm-colored walls, and natural light coming from a nearby window.

'Love Leads Forward': Greater Allegheny students fundraise to support THON 2026

February 16, 2026

A group of nine students and award presenters on a stage displaying the John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards.

Nominations for John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards accepted through April 3

February 16, 2026

speech bubble themed graphic with text Ask a Librarian Get Research Help in person by text online

'Ask a Librarian' service boosts research support, fall 2025 statistics show

February 13, 2026

SIA alumna Kayla King-Majstorović speaks to students, faculty, and staff in the Lewis Katz Building during a visit to campus in October 2025.

Penn State alumna’s career navigates global crises, shifting political landscape

February 12, 2026

A photo of a large elm tree

Penn State Beaver earns international arboretum accreditation

February 12, 2026

Prepare PA: Partners for a resilient Pennsylvania

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

Four-image collage showing hospital care and facilities: top left, surgeons in masks and surgical gowns performing a procedure in an operating room; top right, an aerial view of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with glass buildings and landscaped grounds; bottom left, the main entrance of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center with an American flag in front; bottom right, clinicians working around a patient in a brightly lit operating room with advanced surgical equipment.

Healthgrades ranks two Penn State Health hospitals among America’s Best

February 10, 2026

Stephen Hinds MWS Live Staking

Master Watershed Steward’s lifelong passion helps restore riverbanks

February 10, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

THON 2026: How Penn Staters can participate, engage and support

February 09, 2026

Noel Habashy Penn State

Habashy recognized for excellence in teaching by national organizations

February 06, 2026

kids sitting on the Penn State Nittany lion statue

Kids build skills, gain confidence—register for Penn State Abington summer camps

February 06, 2026

Group of elementary students in a classroom smiling in front of a whiteboard showing $400.75 donated to PSU Altoona THON to help children with cancer.

Tyrone elementary students donate holiday store profits to Altoona THON group

February 06, 2026

a large warehouse building surrounded by a parking lot and grassy areas

Penn State Lehigh Valley campus well-poised for local, emerging opportunities

February 05, 2026

a snow plow clears snow and disperses salt.

Q&A: What are the impacts of road salt on the environment, vehicles and more?

February 05, 2026

Heart in hand stock image

Penn State Extension to host various programs for American Heart Month

February 03, 2026

Penn State van in front of a large window cover building

Cocoziello Institute explores sustainable design, development at Ellis Preserve

February 03, 2026

People standing in front of a banner

Abington education majors connect coursework, fieldwork, classroom practice

February 02, 2026

Growing Impact

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

A young man and a young woman demonstrate an experiment to make bouncy balls

Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

Katie McLaughlin poses for the camera in front of the American flag

Penn State alumna helps shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture

January 29, 2026

craig-conforti_resized_psnews.jpg

Conforti named fellow of County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

January 29, 2026

People standing in a room looking at conference posters

Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Three people gathered around a laptop

High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities

January 28, 2026

An audience watches a film

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

A group of Penn State Fayette students and Student Affairs staff stand together behind a table displaying 35 completed fleece blankets.

Fayette students make blankets for Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

January 27, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto Chief Student Affairs Officer Jay Arcuri presents award winner Mary Jo Stevenson with her plague and parking sign

Penn State Mont Alto employees recognized for campus impact

January 26, 2026

Chuck Gill APD

Gill retires after 35 years of service in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences

January 26, 2026

A bronze medallion with the words "The Microbiome Medal" above a globe surrounded by microscopic life

Nominate the next Microbiome Medal Laureate

January 23, 2026

The Colorado River in Marble Canyon, Arizona, as seen from above.

Conservation may not be enough to sustain water supplies, researchers find

January 23, 2026

allentown mayor Matt Tuerk standing on a stage in front of a screen

Campus leaders join mayor for annual 'State of the City' address in Allentown

January 23, 2026

A group of 31 people stand in front of four rows of raised seating during the LCAP Town Hall Conference of Parties in Harrisburg

Local Climate Action Program drives measurable statewide climate leadership

January 23, 2026

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A graphic that shows the Nittany Valley Holistic Health business sign, with the words Growing Wellness Together: National SBDC Day at Nittany Valley Holistic Health

National Small Business Development Center Day to feature Nittany Valley Holistic Health

March 06, 2026

Students in protective lab gear gather around a table of vials and flasks

Summer programs help future first-gen college students find support, connections

March 05, 2026

A group of people pose around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

School of Public Policy hosts second annual Policy Simulation Competition

March 04, 2026

Professor Carolyn Mahan speaks into a microphone while testifying before a congressional committee, seated at a table with a nameplate reading Dr. Mahan.

Penn State Altoona professor testifies before U.S. House committee

March 04, 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

An image of the Penn State shield superimposed on a blurred background

Penn State suspends University-affiliated travel to the Middle East indefinitely

March 03, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

Children look into a clear tote filled with water at an activity table at Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair.

Behrend STEAM Fair features more than 100 learning stations

March 03, 2026

A globe showing Central and Eastern Europe

Spring break travel advisory: What Penn Staters need to know about Mexico

March 02, 2026

Climate Solutions Symposium May 18-20, 2026

Registration open for 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium

March 02, 2026

Image of lion shrine head with shield outline overlaid in blue

Harrisburg faculty awarded seed grants for international research collaboration

February 26, 2026

A group of students and faculty take a group photo in front a of a screen with Zoom call participants.

Students at Penn State and University of Zagreb spark global innovation

February 26, 2026

Six panelists sit at a table in front of a screen that says "Industry Engagement Day."

Great Valley’s Industry Engagement Day showcased AI-powered transformation

February 25, 2026

Chancellor Radha Pyati poses with her Girl Scout mentee at the Lion Bench.

Girl Scouts to honor Penn State Berks Chancellor with Take the Lead Berks Award

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Poster for a sustainability-related social media competition. It contains the text "Create a Campaign & Win Mondy. Create a campaign on your favorite channel and help Penn State 'Green the Feed.' First prize: $500. bellisario.psu.edu/green-the-field."

Students can ‘Green the Feed’ for sustainability storytelling competition

February 25, 2026

a man with a reddish beard wearing a helmet

Landscape architecture alum competes in skeleton with Team USA in 2026 Olympics

February 24, 2026

Tiffany Morris, Kenzie Ulan and Raelin Dennis pose for a photo standing behind a table with Health Rocks books and models of human organs.

Shenango students partner with 4-H for ‘Health Rocks!’ program in Farrell

February 24, 2026

Students invited to give back to Pa. communities during spring break, March 9-13

February 23, 2026

Two men shaking hands while another looks on

Students and faculty build relationships through virtual and in-person exchange

February 23, 2026

William Brune

American Meteorological Society awards distinguished professor national award

February 23, 2026

Three individuals stand holding oversized check made out to JoyTac

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 2026

Commonwealth Commitment Awards celebrate faculty, staff and land-grant mission

February 20, 2026

10 people in a lab pose for a photo shaping their fingers into a triangle

This Penn State alumna is using her degree to help support THON’s mission

February 19, 2026

A photograph of Pittsburgh's skyline; in the foreground, cars drive on the highway leading into the city.

Student interns connect Allegheny County residents with local, social services

February 19, 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

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Pennsylvania state map in blue; locations highlighted with a circular photograph.

Interactive map showcases Penn State’s service, statewide community impact

February 16, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

Mike Waldhier and Carrie Marcinkevage stand with the Nittany Lion Shrine

Two staff members turn to Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic for business help

February 16, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

young woman looking at a computer

Abington students learn to lead with AI in reimagined research seminar

February 16, 2026

Three Greater Allegheny Benefiting THON student leaders stand on a staircase, each wearing a gray quarter‑zip with organization text on the chest. They hold their hands in the THON diamond gesture, with two students in front and one standing centered behind them. The setting includes metal railings, warm-colored walls, and natural light coming from a nearby window.

'Love Leads Forward': Greater Allegheny students fundraise to support THON 2026

February 16, 2026

A group of nine students and award presenters on a stage displaying the John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards.

Nominations for John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards accepted through April 3

February 16, 2026

speech bubble themed graphic with text Ask a Librarian Get Research Help in person by text online

'Ask a Librarian' service boosts research support, fall 2025 statistics show

February 13, 2026

SIA alumna Kayla King-Majstorović speaks to students, faculty, and staff in the Lewis Katz Building during a visit to campus in October 2025.

Penn State alumna’s career navigates global crises, shifting political landscape

February 12, 2026

A photo of a large elm tree

Penn State Beaver earns international arboretum accreditation

February 12, 2026

Prepare PA: Partners for a resilient Pennsylvania

Prepare PA announces four regional network meetings across Pennsylvania

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

Four-image collage showing hospital care and facilities: top left, surgeons in masks and surgical gowns performing a procedure in an operating room; top right, an aerial view of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with glass buildings and landscaped grounds; bottom left, the main entrance of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center with an American flag in front; bottom right, clinicians working around a patient in a brightly lit operating room with advanced surgical equipment.

Healthgrades ranks two Penn State Health hospitals among America’s Best

February 10, 2026

Stephen Hinds MWS Live Staking

Master Watershed Steward’s lifelong passion helps restore riverbanks

February 10, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

THON 2026: How Penn Staters can participate, engage and support

February 09, 2026

Noel Habashy Penn State

Habashy recognized for excellence in teaching by national organizations

February 06, 2026

kids sitting on the Penn State Nittany lion statue

Kids build skills, gain confidence—register for Penn State Abington summer camps

February 06, 2026

Group of elementary students in a classroom smiling in front of a whiteboard showing $400.75 donated to PSU Altoona THON to help children with cancer.

Tyrone elementary students donate holiday store profits to Altoona THON group

February 06, 2026

a large warehouse building surrounded by a parking lot and grassy areas

Penn State Lehigh Valley campus well-poised for local, emerging opportunities

February 05, 2026

a snow plow clears snow and disperses salt.

Q&A: What are the impacts of road salt on the environment, vehicles and more?

February 05, 2026

Heart in hand stock image

Penn State Extension to host various programs for American Heart Month

February 03, 2026

Penn State van in front of a large window cover building

Cocoziello Institute explores sustainable design, development at Ellis Preserve

February 03, 2026

People standing in front of a banner

Abington education majors connect coursework, fieldwork, classroom practice

February 02, 2026

Growing Impact

‘Growing Impact’ podcast: How tidal marshes trap microplastics

February 02, 2026

A young man and a young woman demonstrate an experiment to make bouncy balls

Bouncy balls and beyond: Collaborative project connects science with community

January 30, 2026

Katie McLaughlin poses for the camera in front of the American flag

Penn State alumna helps shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture

January 29, 2026

craig-conforti_resized_psnews.jpg

Conforti named fellow of County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

January 29, 2026

People standing in a room looking at conference posters

Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Three people gathered around a laptop

High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities

January 28, 2026

An audience watches a film

Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work

January 28, 2026

A group of Penn State Fayette students and Student Affairs staff stand together behind a table displaying 35 completed fleece blankets.

Fayette students make blankets for Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

January 27, 2026

Penn State Mont Alto Chief Student Affairs Officer Jay Arcuri presents award winner Mary Jo Stevenson with her plague and parking sign

Penn State Mont Alto employees recognized for campus impact

January 26, 2026

Chuck Gill APD

Gill retires after 35 years of service in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences

January 26, 2026

A bronze medallion with the words "The Microbiome Medal" above a globe surrounded by microscopic life

Nominate the next Microbiome Medal Laureate

January 23, 2026

The Colorado River in Marble Canyon, Arizona, as seen from above.

Conservation may not be enough to sustain water supplies, researchers find

January 23, 2026

allentown mayor Matt Tuerk standing on a stage in front of a screen

Campus leaders join mayor for annual 'State of the City' address in Allentown

January 23, 2026

A group of 31 people stand in front of four rows of raised seating during the LCAP Town Hall Conference of Parties in Harrisburg

Local Climate Action Program drives measurable statewide climate leadership

January 23, 2026

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