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SSRI welcomes five new co-funded faculty for 2026-27

October 19, 2026

Preschool students gather around a book that their teacher is reading on a classroom floor.

Building social and emotional skills in preschool improved life for young adults

October 19, 2026

Children running through field during sunset.

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects

October 19, 2026

Luna Nunez-Peralta (left) wears a purple hoodie and Alyssa Nigel (right) wears a blue long-sleeved shirt, as they stand outside of West Halls.

First-generation fellowship helps Liberal Arts students prepare for future

October 13, 2026

Postponed: Climate grief expert, author and Stanford researcher to visit Oct. 12-13

October 02, 2026

Nia Smith poses in graduation attire next to white block letter spelling “We Are” with the Old Main bell tower in the distance.

Former peer success coach reflects on lasting impact of Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

September 24, 2026

Two chemistry students work in a lab alongside each other

Thirteen graduate students awarded U.S. National Science Foundation fellowships

September 18, 2026

Sonia Lloyd wears a black dress and stands in front of the Strong Tower Associates sign.

Penn State student connects psychology, art and marketing through internship

September 15, 2026

Lori Francis presents Melody Goodman with a gift while standing next to Sanjana Murthy.

Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students

July 27, 2026

A group of 13 individuals poses for a photo in a library setting, smiling and dressed in casual clothing. Behind them are wooden shelves filled with books.

Students gain global perspective on reproductive justice in South Africa

July 27, 2026

Professors Alicia Drais-Parrillo and Cathleen Hunt, bottom left, pose with students and a workshop instructor, bottom right, during a chocolate-making workshop, displaying their handmade chocolate.

Penn State students explore cross-cultural psychology through Costa Rica program

July 01, 2026

A group of students sit on stairs, smiling at the camera with trees and a red bus in the background.

Students dive into Spanish, Italian language and culture via embedded program

June 26, 2026

Sparks Building on Penn State University Park campus

Drais-Parrillo, Laine named inaugural Liberal Arts Teaching Professors

June 22, 2026

Alexa Barber and Mayuri Purani

Child Study Center program We Are Connected offers its students community

June 02, 2026

Mother lectures preschooler.

Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation

May 12, 2026

A person sitting cross-legged on a couch, smiling and looking at a phone. A laptop is also on the couch.

Digital therapy outperforms referrals to campus clinics among college students

May 07, 2026

Abby Fusaro stands in a graduation gown against a pillar outside Old Main Building.

Fourth-year criminology student Abby Fusaro puts premium on helping others

May 06, 2026

Rand Alkhunaizi wears a pink blouse in front of Old Main.

International student builds community, research through Paterno Fellows program

May 05, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Students stand in front of Anatomical Theatre, brown space, with chandeliers, students taking up a few rows.

Students explore anatomy and culture through Italian embedded course

April 30, 2026

scenic image of California coast with Pacific Ocean and palm trees

Overdoses spike for visitors to California addiction treatment centers hub

April 28, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Jui Baliga, with long black hair, glasses, and a white eyelet-patterned blouse, poses for a portrait against a light, marble textured background.

Psychology major explores parent-child dynamics through research

April 14, 2026

2026 Schwartz Fellow Cherish Graham

Liberal Arts names psychology student Cherish Graham as 2026 Schwartz Fellow

April 08, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Six receive Faculty Scholar Medals for scholarly, creative excellence

April 07, 2026

Mayuri Purani smiles and wears a blue Penn State College of the Liberal Arts peer adviser quarter-zip sweatshirt while standing outdoors on campus.

Liberal Arts student's journey marked by leadership, service, global experiences

April 02, 2026

Seventeen college students wear Penn State apparel while sitting or standing around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 02, 2026

Exterior of Old Main

Henry Luce Foundation to fund program focused on supporting women STEM faculty

April 01, 2026

Sparks Building on Penn State University Park campus

Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?

March 31, 2026

A large group of symposium attendees pose together for a group photo in a room with patterned wallpaper and a decorative display of plates on the wall

Symposium highlights the work of community-engaged research and public impact

March 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

THON Directors stand on Old Main's stairs.

Liberal Arts students find community, leadership opportunities through THON

February 19, 2026

Blue graphic with names of the Keesler Graham Early Career Professorship awardees: Katie Burkhouse and Yogasudha Veturi

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 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

Haley Capeci, an undergraduate student from the University of Pittsburgh, speaks at the Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting in July 2025

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers

January 16, 2026

Camren Boyogueno stands by the entrance to Sparks Building.

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

Penn State student Miguel Morazan stands in front of trees at Penn State University Park.

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Blue square with circuit board thin wires and lines.

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

November 20, 2025

Blue background, portrait of a man wearing a dress Navy uniform in front of an American Flag.

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s legacy endures

November 13, 2025

A collage photo of Michael Murphy wearing a dress military uniform and camouflaged military uniform.

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s last actions dedicated to team

November 13, 2025

Three people pose with the Nittany Lion mascot in front of a banner.

Penn State honors Medal of Honor recipient for Military Appreciation Week

November 12, 2025

Simone Warren stands outside with fall trees in the background at Pattee Mall.

Psychology student empowers youth with culturally responsive mental health care

November 10, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

Alexa Sanchez stands outside in front of a tree and building on the University Park campus.

Chaiken Center peer coaching experience empowers Liberal Arts student

October 22, 2025

A man in his 70s talks fondly to a man in his 30s while they look at an old photo album

Penn State to co-lead national brain health and dementia prevention initiative

September 25, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Conference 2025 poster

Conference to focus on improving child welfare

August 18, 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

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

Students explore language and culture during trip to Spain and Italy

July 14, 2025

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

Chaiken Scholar builds community through campus involvement

July 02, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 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

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

Nathan Noel stands outdoors on Penn State’s campus.

Liberal Arts psychology graduate finds purpose through helping others

May 27, 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

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

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Thirty-five students were chosen to represent the college based on outstanding academic achievement and contributions to Liberal Arts student life

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2025 student marshals

April 18, 2025

Jedily Alvarado stands in front of bushes and a flowering tree at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts student balances academics, advocacy and equestrian life

April 02, 2025

Grant to explore maternal depression’s effect on young children

March 10, 2025

New grant to expand program helping middle schoolers cope with chronic stress

March 10, 2025

An older person holds hands with and comforts a younger woman

AI may help clinicians personalize treatment for generalized anxiety disorder

March 06, 2025

Laci Campbell wears a gray Liberal Arts Chaiken Center quarter-zip sweatshirt that says “Peer Success Coach” on the sleeve while standing in front of bushes and trees outside Pattee Library and Paterno Library.

Chaiken Scholar paves the way to law school for herself and her peers

March 05, 2025

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

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Blue graphic with five headshots of SSRI's 26-27 co-funded faculty

SSRI welcomes five new co-funded faculty for 2026-27

October 19, 2026

Preschool students gather around a book that their teacher is reading on a classroom floor.

Building social and emotional skills in preschool improved life for young adults

October 19, 2026

Children running through field during sunset.

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects

October 19, 2026

Luna Nunez-Peralta (left) wears a purple hoodie and Alyssa Nigel (right) wears a blue long-sleeved shirt, as they stand outside of West Halls.

First-generation fellowship helps Liberal Arts students prepare for future

October 13, 2026

Postponed: Climate grief expert, author and Stanford researcher to visit Oct. 12-13

October 02, 2026

Nia Smith poses in graduation attire next to white block letter spelling “We Are” with the Old Main bell tower in the distance.

Former peer success coach reflects on lasting impact of Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

September 24, 2026

Two chemistry students work in a lab alongside each other

Thirteen graduate students awarded U.S. National Science Foundation fellowships

September 18, 2026

Sonia Lloyd wears a black dress and stands in front of the Strong Tower Associates sign.

Penn State student connects psychology, art and marketing through internship

September 15, 2026

Lori Francis presents Melody Goodman with a gift while standing next to Sanjana Murthy.

Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students

July 27, 2026

A group of 13 individuals poses for a photo in a library setting, smiling and dressed in casual clothing. Behind them are wooden shelves filled with books.

Students gain global perspective on reproductive justice in South Africa

July 27, 2026

Professors Alicia Drais-Parrillo and Cathleen Hunt, bottom left, pose with students and a workshop instructor, bottom right, during a chocolate-making workshop, displaying their handmade chocolate.

Penn State students explore cross-cultural psychology through Costa Rica program

July 01, 2026

A group of students sit on stairs, smiling at the camera with trees and a red bus in the background.

Students dive into Spanish, Italian language and culture via embedded program

June 26, 2026

Sparks Building on Penn State University Park campus

Drais-Parrillo, Laine named inaugural Liberal Arts Teaching Professors

June 22, 2026

Alexa Barber and Mayuri Purani

Child Study Center program We Are Connected offers its students community

June 02, 2026

Mother lectures preschooler.

Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation

May 12, 2026

A person sitting cross-legged on a couch, smiling and looking at a phone. A laptop is also on the couch.

Digital therapy outperforms referrals to campus clinics among college students

May 07, 2026

Abby Fusaro stands in a graduation gown against a pillar outside Old Main Building.

Fourth-year criminology student Abby Fusaro puts premium on helping others

May 06, 2026

Rand Alkhunaizi wears a pink blouse in front of Old Main.

International student builds community, research through Paterno Fellows program

May 05, 2026

Milan Dukes wears a red dress while standing outside the Nittany Lion Inn.

Psychology student uses first-gen status as catalyst for academic success

May 04, 2026

Students stand in front of Anatomical Theatre, brown space, with chandeliers, students taking up a few rows.

Students explore anatomy and culture through Italian embedded course

April 30, 2026

scenic image of California coast with Pacific Ocean and palm trees

Overdoses spike for visitors to California addiction treatment centers hub

April 28, 2026

Shaquana Simpson stands outside Old Main Building on a sunny day.

Chaiken Scholar leverages personal experiences to help empower fellow students

April 20, 2026

Jui Baliga, with long black hair, glasses, and a white eyelet-patterned blouse, poses for a portrait against a light, marble textured background.

Psychology major explores parent-child dynamics through research

April 14, 2026

2026 Schwartz Fellow Cherish Graham

Liberal Arts names psychology student Cherish Graham as 2026 Schwartz Fellow

April 08, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Six receive Faculty Scholar Medals for scholarly, creative excellence

April 07, 2026

Mayuri Purani smiles and wears a blue Penn State College of the Liberal Arts peer adviser quarter-zip sweatshirt while standing outdoors on campus.

Liberal Arts student's journey marked by leadership, service, global experiences

April 02, 2026

Seventeen college students wear Penn State apparel while sitting or standing around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2026 student marshals

April 02, 2026

Exterior of Old Main

Henry Luce Foundation to fund program focused on supporting women STEM faculty

April 01, 2026

Sparks Building on Penn State University Park campus

Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?

March 31, 2026

A large group of symposium attendees pose together for a group photo in a room with patterned wallpaper and a decorative display of plates on the wall

Symposium highlights the work of community-engaged research and public impact

March 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

THON Directors stand on Old Main's stairs.

Liberal Arts students find community, leadership opportunities through THON

February 19, 2026

Blue graphic with names of the Keesler Graham Early Career Professorship awardees: Katie Burkhouse and Yogasudha Veturi

Two SSRI co-hires receive early career professorship awards

January 30, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

January 27, 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

Haley Capeci, an undergraduate student from the University of Pittsburgh, speaks at the Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting in July 2025

Penn State Neuroscience Institute announces spring 2026 speakers

January 16, 2026

Camren Boyogueno stands by the entrance to Sparks Building.

From mentee to mentor: Scholar pays it forward in Liberal Arts Chaiken Center

December 16, 2025

Penn State student Miguel Morazan stands in front of trees at Penn State University Park.

Hands-on research in CAT Lab guides psychology student’s career path

December 10, 2025

Blue square with circuit board thin wires and lines.

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

November 20, 2025

Blue background, portrait of a man wearing a dress Navy uniform in front of an American Flag.

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s legacy endures

November 13, 2025

A collage photo of Michael Murphy wearing a dress military uniform and camouflaged military uniform.

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s last actions dedicated to team

November 13, 2025

Three people pose with the Nittany Lion mascot in front of a banner.

Penn State honors Medal of Honor recipient for Military Appreciation Week

November 12, 2025

Simone Warren stands outside with fall trees in the background at Pattee Mall.

Psychology student empowers youth with culturally responsive mental health care

November 10, 2025

Poster for the film Merchants of Doubt, with people protesting disinformation

Intersections film series to screen ‘Merchants of Doubt’ on Wednesday, Nov. 5

October 27, 2025

Alexa Sanchez stands outside in front of a tree and building on the University Park campus.

Chaiken Center peer coaching experience empowers Liberal Arts student

October 22, 2025

A man in his 70s talks fondly to a man in his 30s while they look at an old photo album

Penn State to co-lead national brain health and dementia prevention initiative

September 25, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network Conference 2025 poster

Conference to focus on improving child welfare

August 18, 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

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

Students explore language and culture during trip to Spain and Italy

July 14, 2025

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

Chaiken Scholar builds community through campus involvement

July 02, 2025

Diana Lopez stands outdoors.

Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship

June 25, 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

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

Nathan Noel stands outdoors on Penn State’s campus.

Liberal Arts psychology graduate finds purpose through helping others

May 27, 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

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

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Thirty-five students were chosen to represent the college based on outstanding academic achievement and contributions to Liberal Arts student life

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2025 student marshals

April 18, 2025

Jedily Alvarado stands in front of bushes and a flowering tree at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts student balances academics, advocacy and equestrian life

April 02, 2025

Grant to explore maternal depression’s effect on young children

March 10, 2025

New grant to expand program helping middle schoolers cope with chronic stress

March 10, 2025

An older person holds hands with and comforts a younger woman

AI may help clinicians personalize treatment for generalized anxiety disorder

March 06, 2025

Laci Campbell wears a gray Liberal Arts Chaiken Center quarter-zip sweatshirt that says “Peer Success Coach” on the sleeve while standing in front of bushes and trees outside Pattee Library and Paterno Library.

Chaiken Scholar paves the way to law school for herself and her peers

March 05, 2025

Penn State's Old Main Building with snowy foreground.

Penn State rises in NSF Higher Education Research and Development rankings

February 21, 2025

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