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Center for Social Data Analytics now accepting grant applications

September 08, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Sept. 4

September 04, 2025

Teaching and Learning with Technology is working with faculty as part of the 2025 Faculty Engagement Awards, focusing on the theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching including Microsoft CoPilot 365.”

2025 Faculty Engagement Awards recipients to explore Microsoft Copilot and AI

September 03, 2025

Marjorie Rendell watching a group of students at a Rendell Center event.

Center founders to explore the future of civic education in Sept. 25 lecture

September 03, 2025

Students standing at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome.

Penn State students immerse themselves in ancient Rome on summer study abroad

September 03, 2025

Critically acclaimed author Pemi Aguda sitting on a chair in front of a plant

‘Pemi Aguda to kick off 2025-26 Mary E. Rolling Reading Series on Sept. 11

August 29, 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

Chapel Intern puts sustainable development into practice

August 27, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Conference 2025 poster

Conference to focus on improving child welfare

August 18, 2025

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski stands outside the main entrance of Old Main at Penn State University Park.

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski named Liberal Arts marshal for summer 2025 commencement

August 14, 2025

Kathryn Kearney who has long dark brown hear and is wearing a blue button-down sleeveless shirt, stands outside.

Aspiring Paterno Fellow’s DC internship provides valuable public service experience

August 11, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 8

August 08, 2025

Kayla Cwalina giving a speech behind a Penn State podium.

Indigenous student finds strength and community at Penn State

August 06, 2025

Professor of Anthropology David Puts

New associate director for graduate education at Huck Institutes named

August 04, 2025

Olivia (left) and Abby Kayani stand in graduation gowns outside Old Main.

Twin sisters and aspiring doctors complete degrees as built-in support system

July 31, 2025

Red flowers in front of a fountain and a campus landmark

Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today summer photo contest

July 31, 2025

GPSA accepting applications for executive board positions until Aug. 15

July 25, 2025

Picture of oyster shell desposits in ground

Q&A: Discarded ancient 'trash' now protecting Georgia barrier islands

July 24, 2025

Ekaterina V. Haskins, director of the Center for Democratic Deliberation in the McCourtney Institute for Democracy

Haskins named director of the Center for Democratic Deliberation

July 23, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates

Eighteen graduate students awarded inaugural Fox scholarships

July 23, 2025

Head shot photos of Sarah Rajtmajer and Lynda Kellam

University Libraries to host August speakers on AI, the Data Rescue Project

July 23, 2025

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Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 17

July 17, 2025

Group of presenters at Penn State’s Consortium on Moral Decision-Making conference.

Conference on political divisions draws international presenters

July 17, 2025

A crowd sits in a large lecture hall listening to a speaker.

‘Unconference’ brings together Penn State’s student success professionals

July 17, 2025

Penn State students sit on outdoor stairs in Bilbao, Spain.

Students explore language and culture during trip to Spain and Italy

July 14, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 7

July 07, 2025

Iyana Burrows stands in a white dress smiling against a black wall.

Chaiken Scholar builds community through campus involvement

July 02, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Eight graduate students receive U.S. National Science Foundation fellowships

July 02, 2025

Students gather in lab setting

ARISE program provides hands-on training to aspiring anthropologists

July 01, 2025

Family with two parents and two children smiling at the camera.

Early brain and child development study data now available

July 01, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 2025

A photo of a mountain landscape

Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes shed light on lost society

June 24, 2025

2025 IEE Seed Grants

Ten interdisciplinary research teams awarded IEE seed grants

June 24, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

Maggie Day stands outside at Penn State University Park.

Penn State graduate finds voice through reproductive justice work

June 18, 2025

Penn State World Campus student Jessie Wolfen poses against the backdrop of her home computer.

World Campus student pursues psychology degree to help others

June 18, 2025

A group of people pose with a blue Penn State flag in a conference room.

Students travel to Hungary for international learning experience

June 17, 2025

Faculty member leverages experience to mentor Rhodes Scholarship finalists

June 13, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Eight Penn State research commercialization projects awarded GAP funding

June 13, 2025

The CSUA annual conference poster winners pose for a photo.

Annual substance use conference examines psychiatric and opioid use disorders

June 12, 2025

Preschool intervention linked to high school performance

June 11, 2025

NSF grant funds re-surveying of Mood of the Nation Poll participants

May 29, 2025

A.K. Sandoval-Strauaz

Professor edits new book focused on Latino influence on urban history

May 28, 2025

Nathan Noel stands outdoors on Penn State’s campus.

Liberal Arts psychology graduate finds purpose through helping others

May 27, 2025

Liberal Arts graduate prepares to tackle policy and law

May 21, 2025

A collage of five photos showing Penn State students' spring break experiences

In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

May 19, 2025

Author, Julie Park, wearing a blue denim shirt and holding a large book open in a room with bookshelves

English professor and librarian pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

May 19, 2025

A woman with dark hair holds a few graduation cords, colored blue and white, in her hands and looks them over.

In photos: Setting the stage for Penn State's commencement ceremonies

May 15, 2025

Fiona Combs (left) and Sé Morrisson (right)—two spring 2025 quadruple-major graduates—stand next to each other in front of the stage at the College of the Liberal Arts commencement ceremony in the Bryce Jordan Center on May 10, 2025.

Two students, eight degrees: Penn State graduates complete quadruple majors

May 15, 2025

Kathryn Salzer stands with Sue Paterno and Clarence Lang.

Kathryn Salzer named Paterno Fellows Program director

May 15, 2025

Photo collage of 2025 Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients

Nine individuals recognized at 2025 Liberal Arts alumni awards ceremony

May 13, 2025

Felicia Ellis-Jones poses in a black dress in front of a wood slat wall.

Liberal Arts student finds purpose and flexibility with Penn State World Campus

May 13, 2025

Front cover of Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony program

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

May 09, 2025

Cameryn Allen stands between bushes outside at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts student champions undergraduate research

May 08, 2025

A group of people wear blue graduation caps and gowns during a ceremony.

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2025

May 07, 2025

Dara Walker receives American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship

May 07, 2025

Schreyer Honors College sign

Schreyer Honors College announces 2025 Student and Faculty Award winners

May 05, 2025

Expanding Empathy Speaker Series 2025 flier

'Expanding Empathy' series returns for discussions on empathy and morality

May 02, 2025

A closeup of a green flower with a blurred Old Main in the background

Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest

May 02, 2025

McCourtney Institute awards more than $50,000 in research grants

May 02, 2025

Fiona Combs stands in front of trees and an academic building at Penn State University Park.

Penn State liberal arts student graduates with four degrees and global perspective

May 01, 2025

two smiling people standing: taller male at left and female student at right

2025 Guentter Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis finalists to present work May 8

May 01, 2025

Kyla Pritchett stands in front of a flowering tree outside West Halls at Penn State University Park.

First-generation student builds community through storytelling

May 01, 2025

Halima Binte Islam stands in front of a flowering tree and bushes at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts graduate student explores digital inclusion and technology policy

April 30, 2025

Human head and compass.

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making announces seed grant recipients

April 29, 2025

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Center for Social Data Analytics now accepting grant applications

September 08, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Sept. 4

September 04, 2025

Teaching and Learning with Technology is working with faculty as part of the 2025 Faculty Engagement Awards, focusing on the theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching including Microsoft CoPilot 365.”

2025 Faculty Engagement Awards recipients to explore Microsoft Copilot and AI

September 03, 2025

Marjorie Rendell watching a group of students at a Rendell Center event.

Center founders to explore the future of civic education in Sept. 25 lecture

September 03, 2025

Students standing at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome.

Penn State students immerse themselves in ancient Rome on summer study abroad

September 03, 2025

Critically acclaimed author Pemi Aguda sitting on a chair in front of a plant

‘Pemi Aguda to kick off 2025-26 Mary E. Rolling Reading Series on Sept. 11

August 29, 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

Chapel Intern puts sustainable development into practice

August 27, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Conference 2025 poster

Conference to focus on improving child welfare

August 18, 2025

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski stands outside the main entrance of Old Main at Penn State University Park.

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski named Liberal Arts marshal for summer 2025 commencement

August 14, 2025

Kathryn Kearney who has long dark brown hear and is wearing a blue button-down sleeveless shirt, stands outside.

Aspiring Paterno Fellow’s DC internship provides valuable public service experience

August 11, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 8

August 08, 2025

Kayla Cwalina giving a speech behind a Penn State podium.

Indigenous student finds strength and community at Penn State

August 06, 2025

Professor of Anthropology David Puts

New associate director for graduate education at Huck Institutes named

August 04, 2025

Olivia (left) and Abby Kayani stand in graduation gowns outside Old Main.

Twin sisters and aspiring doctors complete degrees as built-in support system

July 31, 2025

Red flowers in front of a fountain and a campus landmark

Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today summer photo contest

July 31, 2025

GPSA accepting applications for executive board positions until Aug. 15

July 25, 2025

Picture of oyster shell desposits in ground

Q&A: Discarded ancient 'trash' now protecting Georgia barrier islands

July 24, 2025

Ekaterina V. Haskins, director of the Center for Democratic Deliberation in the McCourtney Institute for Democracy

Haskins named director of the Center for Democratic Deliberation

July 23, 2025

Close up of Pollock Gates

Eighteen graduate students awarded inaugural Fox scholarships

July 23, 2025

Head shot photos of Sarah Rajtmajer and Lynda Kellam

University Libraries to host August speakers on AI, the Data Rescue Project

July 23, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 17

July 17, 2025

Group of presenters at Penn State’s Consortium on Moral Decision-Making conference.

Conference on political divisions draws international presenters

July 17, 2025

A crowd sits in a large lecture hall listening to a speaker.

‘Unconference’ brings together Penn State’s student success professionals

July 17, 2025

Penn State students sit on outdoor stairs in Bilbao, Spain.

Students explore language and culture during trip to Spain and Italy

July 14, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 7

July 07, 2025

Iyana Burrows stands in a white dress smiling against a black wall.

Chaiken Scholar builds community through campus involvement

July 02, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Eight graduate students receive U.S. National Science Foundation fellowships

July 02, 2025

Students gather in lab setting

ARISE program provides hands-on training to aspiring anthropologists

July 01, 2025

Family with two parents and two children smiling at the camera.

Early brain and child development study data now available

July 01, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 2025

A photo of a mountain landscape

Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes shed light on lost society

June 24, 2025

2025 IEE Seed Grants

Ten interdisciplinary research teams awarded IEE seed grants

June 24, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

Maggie Day stands outside at Penn State University Park.

Penn State graduate finds voice through reproductive justice work

June 18, 2025

Penn State World Campus student Jessie Wolfen poses against the backdrop of her home computer.

World Campus student pursues psychology degree to help others

June 18, 2025

A group of people pose with a blue Penn State flag in a conference room.

Students travel to Hungary for international learning experience

June 17, 2025

Faculty member leverages experience to mentor Rhodes Scholarship finalists

June 13, 2025

Stone sign that says The Pennsylvania State University

Eight Penn State research commercialization projects awarded GAP funding

June 13, 2025

The CSUA annual conference poster winners pose for a photo.

Annual substance use conference examines psychiatric and opioid use disorders

June 12, 2025

Preschool intervention linked to high school performance

June 11, 2025

NSF grant funds re-surveying of Mood of the Nation Poll participants

May 29, 2025

A.K. Sandoval-Strauaz

Professor edits new book focused on Latino influence on urban history

May 28, 2025

Nathan Noel stands outdoors on Penn State’s campus.

Liberal Arts psychology graduate finds purpose through helping others

May 27, 2025

Liberal Arts graduate prepares to tackle policy and law

May 21, 2025

A collage of five photos showing Penn State students' spring break experiences

In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

May 19, 2025

Author, Julie Park, wearing a blue denim shirt and holding a large book open in a room with bookshelves

English professor and librarian pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

May 19, 2025

A woman with dark hair holds a few graduation cords, colored blue and white, in her hands and looks them over.

In photos: Setting the stage for Penn State's commencement ceremonies

May 15, 2025

Fiona Combs (left) and Sé Morrisson (right)—two spring 2025 quadruple-major graduates—stand next to each other in front of the stage at the College of the Liberal Arts commencement ceremony in the Bryce Jordan Center on May 10, 2025.

Two students, eight degrees: Penn State graduates complete quadruple majors

May 15, 2025

Kathryn Salzer stands with Sue Paterno and Clarence Lang.

Kathryn Salzer named Paterno Fellows Program director

May 15, 2025

Photo collage of 2025 Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients

Nine individuals recognized at 2025 Liberal Arts alumni awards ceremony

May 13, 2025

Felicia Ellis-Jones poses in a black dress in front of a wood slat wall.

Liberal Arts student finds purpose and flexibility with Penn State World Campus

May 13, 2025

Front cover of Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony program

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

May 09, 2025

Cameryn Allen stands between bushes outside at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts student champions undergraduate research

May 08, 2025

A group of people wear blue graduation caps and gowns during a ceremony.

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2025

May 07, 2025

Dara Walker receives American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship

May 07, 2025

Schreyer Honors College sign

Schreyer Honors College announces 2025 Student and Faculty Award winners

May 05, 2025

Expanding Empathy Speaker Series 2025 flier

'Expanding Empathy' series returns for discussions on empathy and morality

May 02, 2025

A closeup of a green flower with a blurred Old Main in the background

Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest

May 02, 2025

McCourtney Institute awards more than $50,000 in research grants

May 02, 2025

Fiona Combs stands in front of trees and an academic building at Penn State University Park.

Penn State liberal arts student graduates with four degrees and global perspective

May 01, 2025

two smiling people standing: taller male at left and female student at right

2025 Guentter Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis finalists to present work May 8

May 01, 2025

Kyla Pritchett stands in front of a flowering tree outside West Halls at Penn State University Park.

First-generation student builds community through storytelling

May 01, 2025

Halima Binte Islam stands in front of a flowering tree and bushes at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts graduate student explores digital inclusion and technology policy

April 30, 2025

Human head and compass.

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making announces seed grant recipients

April 29, 2025

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