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Nora Reikosky joins Rock Ethics Institute as assistant director

October 07, 2026

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Ballot Buddy Block Party Oct. 6 features fun alongside civic education

October 02, 2026

Lilliard Richardson holds a microphone while speaking at a School of Public Policy event.

School of Public Policy master’s program receives NASPAA accreditation

September 29, 2026

A row of people in business attire sit in front of a large window with a view of the Penn State Campus

Penn State hosts roundtable on Opportunity Zones, housing affordability

September 18, 2026

Odessa Dando wearing a dark pinstripe suit standing on a clear, open area with a distant, partly visible federal airfield in the background.

Penn State student's congressional internship connects politics, healthcare

September 10, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes

August 04, 2026

Dawn Witherspoon, CERAP co-director, welcomes attendees to the CERAP Summer Institute while standing behind a podium.

Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants

July 20, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Brothers receives American Sociological Association’s Early Career Award

June 30, 2026

Conference attendees pose in front of the Pittsburgh skyline

Students explore government careers at statewide municipal management conference

May 22, 2026

The 2025-26 Roe Award winners at the recognition ceremony stand on a stage with their awards against a projected slideshow background.

Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

May 08, 2026

Nittany Lion mascot standing with two students at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition poster session

Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition

April 09, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast examines India’s ‘largest groundwater experiment’

April 02, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft stands outside in a brown suit.

Emmanuel Kraft selected as Liberal Arts college marshal for spring commencement

April 01, 2026

A child's hands holding a U.S. passport, with a map of the world in the background

Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds

March 31, 2026

Students stand for a group photo in the atrium of the World Bank.

School of Public Policy students explore policy careers in Washington

March 25, 2026

A group of people pose around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

School of Public Policy hosts second annual Policy Simulation Competition

March 04, 2026

Natalie Wright leans on a railing while smiling for a photo in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student blends global research and local service to help others

January 06, 2026

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

The full group of students stands on a double staircase leading to the Pennsylvania Capitol Building

Penn State Liberal Arts students travel to Harrisburg for career exploration day

November 04, 2025

people-pushing-school-bus-in-flood

Flood impacts in Global South focus of Geography Coffee Hour

October 21, 2025

Student attendees stand in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building during Saturday’s Expo.

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Local Government Expo

September 22, 2025

Maggie Day stands outside at Penn State University Park.

Penn State graduate finds voice through reproductive justice work

June 18, 2025

Liberal Arts graduate prepares to tackle policy and law

May 21, 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

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

Group of Penn State students standing in front of U.S. Capitol building

Penn State students make meaningful connections with alumni in Washington, D.C.

April 17, 2025

Two undergraduates recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

April 02, 2025

SPP simulation participants and judges pose in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Policy Simulation Competition

March 13, 2025

Muhammad Nazaruddin bin Mohd Salleh smiles while wearing a blue and white Penn State shirt in front of a tree outside Sparks Building.

Liberal Arts student strengthens communities through leadership and diplomacy

March 03, 2025

Cara Arnoldi smiles in a green and white sweater in front of a blurred background of green and brown trees.

A tradition of leadership: Blue Band president takes path to public service

February 27, 2025

A group of students and faculty smiling in front of screen, during the at the Big Ten Democracy Summit.

Penn State delegation attends inaugural Big Ten Democracy Summit

February 18, 2025

Power lines against blue sky

Targeted coal plant closures may boost environmental, health outcomes

December 11, 2024

Xiomara Larkin smiles in front of informational tables on Pattee Mall during the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival in fall 2024.

Liberal Arts student prepares for foreign service through politics, leadership

December 04, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

Maddie Hindman stands in front of a balloon arch spelling out “VOTE” in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student mobilizes young voters through PSU Votes internship

October 31, 2024

one female student sitting at a table smiling at the camera

Penn State student works to ready peers to vote in upcoming election

October 25, 2024

Students stand on top of a mountain with Cape Town, South Africa, in the distance behind them. From left to right, back row: Monica Rodriguez, Safian Lewis, Corinne Chase, Jill Wood, Susanne M. Klausen, Ethan Capitano. Middle row: Payton Smith, Cara Arnoldi, Samantha Powell, Keya Ahrestani, Hannah Yurack. Front row: Phathutshedzo Bale (local staff member), Maggie Day

Students study reproductive justice in Cape Town, South Africa

September 19, 2024

Mook Bangalore (left) and Mark Ortiz are new faculty members joining the Institute of Energy and the Environment and working with the Penn State Climate Consortium.

New IEE faculty have strong focus on climate solutions, collaboration

September 19, 2024

Rock Ethics Institute spearheads symposium on policing, policy and philosophy

February 23, 2024

Students and faculty participating in the Spanish Language and Culture faculty-led course trip pose for a group photo together in Ronda, Spain.

Liberal Arts students travel to Spain for immersive faculty-led course

September 19, 2023

School of Public Policy launches new minor and public service leadership program

August 25, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Photo of steel beam being raised by crane over building

'Topping out' ceremony held for Welch Building construction project

July 28, 2023

Family Gathering

University Libraries Open Publishing launches 'The Future of Foster Care'

May 20, 2023

Headshots of the 36 Liberal Arts major marshals selected to represent the College of the Liberal Arts at spring 2023 commencement

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2023 student marshals

April 20, 2023

Penn State faculty Anthony Bertelli, Ben Jones, Lee Ann Banaszak and John Christman, with UC Berkeley professor Sean Gailmard

Panel to examine how public servants advance democratic values Oct. 11

October 05, 2022

Image of downtown Baltimore - one of the cities in DOE program on climate change research

Penn State shares $25M DOE grant to study climate change impacts and adaptation

September 19, 2022

solar panel powers a irrigation pump with flowing water

'Growing Impact' podcast discusses solar irrigation pump effects on FEW nexus

September 02, 2022

Child with backpack walking down a hallway at a school.

Researchers analyze costs of child sexual abuse prevention programs

September 01, 2022

Korn_Josh&Sarah w-Lang

Liberal Arts alumnus establishes endowment in School of Public Policy

July 20, 2022

Growing Impact podcast

Flooding, environmental justice discussed on latest 'Growing Impact' podcast

May 02, 2022

Blake and Brent Toliver

Toliver twins leave impact on Penn State student community

April 27, 2022

Seven graduate students stand and smile at the camera while each holding an award

College of the Liberal Arts recognizes graduate student award winners

April 18, 2022

36 student headshots

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2022 student marshals

April 13, 2022

Podcast episode discusses the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice System

April 11, 2022

Toliver recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 30, 2022

Man in front of American flag

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House to discuss path to public office March 16

March 02, 2022

Sarabeth Bowmaster stands at the front of the classroom

Seven liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students

February 15, 2022

woman on left in front of Old Main window, woman on right in front of lion shrine statue

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

February 15, 2022

How do the democratic values of unelected officials shape democracy?

January 12, 2022

An analysis of 500 million words explains who controls the policy agenda

December 08, 2021

Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants

November 30, 2021

Janiyah Davis stands in front of a class of students

Nine liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students this fall

November 04, 2021

Headshots for Vipul Kapoor, Alex Lutz and Rebecca LaBelle

Public policy students secure job offers through summer internships

September 21, 2021

Policy Profiles series title graphic image of Washington, D.C. skyline

‘Policy Profiles’ leadership webinar series continues this semester

August 31, 2021

Nyla Holland, spring 2021 College of the Liberal Arts marshal

Nyla Holland named College of the Liberal Arts' spring 2021 student marshal

April 23, 2021

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Nora Reikosky joins Rock Ethics Institute as assistant director

October 07, 2026

graphic of cropped poster with words Ballot Buddy Block Paty and orange round mascot illustration breaking through letter O in Block

Ballot Buddy Block Party Oct. 6 features fun alongside civic education

October 02, 2026

Lilliard Richardson holds a microphone while speaking at a School of Public Policy event.

School of Public Policy master’s program receives NASPAA accreditation

September 29, 2026

A row of people in business attire sit in front of a large window with a view of the Penn State Campus

Penn State hosts roundtable on Opportunity Zones, housing affordability

September 18, 2026

Odessa Dando wearing a dark pinstripe suit standing on a clear, open area with a distant, partly visible federal airfield in the background.

Penn State student's congressional internship connects politics, healthcare

September 10, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes

August 04, 2026

Dawn Witherspoon, CERAP co-director, welcomes attendees to the CERAP Summer Institute while standing behind a podium.

Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants

July 20, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Brothers receives American Sociological Association’s Early Career Award

June 30, 2026

Conference attendees pose in front of the Pittsburgh skyline

Students explore government careers at statewide municipal management conference

May 22, 2026

The 2025-26 Roe Award winners at the recognition ceremony stand on a stage with their awards against a projected slideshow background.

Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

May 08, 2026

Nittany Lion mascot standing with two students at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition poster session

Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition

April 09, 2026

‘Growing Impact’ podcast examines India’s ‘largest groundwater experiment’

April 02, 2026

Emmanuel Kraft stands outside in a brown suit.

Emmanuel Kraft selected as Liberal Arts college marshal for spring commencement

April 01, 2026

A child's hands holding a U.S. passport, with a map of the world in the background

Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds

March 31, 2026

Students stand for a group photo in the atrium of the World Bank.

School of Public Policy students explore policy careers in Washington

March 25, 2026

A group of people pose around the Nittany Lion Shrine.

School of Public Policy hosts second annual Policy Simulation Competition

March 04, 2026

Natalie Wright leans on a railing while smiling for a photo in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student blends global research and local service to help others

January 06, 2026

Penn State student Fatoumata Doumbia stands in a white Schreyer Honors College sweatshirt in front of trees at Penn State University Park in autumn.

Honors student draws on Malian heritage to pursue global public policy

December 11, 2025

The full group of students stands on a double staircase leading to the Pennsylvania Capitol Building

Penn State Liberal Arts students travel to Harrisburg for career exploration day

November 04, 2025

people-pushing-school-bus-in-flood

Flood impacts in Global South focus of Geography Coffee Hour

October 21, 2025

Student attendees stand in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building during Saturday’s Expo.

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Local Government Expo

September 22, 2025

Maggie Day stands outside at Penn State University Park.

Penn State graduate finds voice through reproductive justice work

June 18, 2025

Liberal Arts graduate prepares to tackle policy and law

May 21, 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

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

Group of Penn State students standing in front of U.S. Capitol building

Penn State students make meaningful connections with alumni in Washington, D.C.

April 17, 2025

Two undergraduates recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

April 02, 2025

SPP simulation participants and judges pose in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Policy Simulation Competition

March 13, 2025

Muhammad Nazaruddin bin Mohd Salleh smiles while wearing a blue and white Penn State shirt in front of a tree outside Sparks Building.

Liberal Arts student strengthens communities through leadership and diplomacy

March 03, 2025

Cara Arnoldi smiles in a green and white sweater in front of a blurred background of green and brown trees.

A tradition of leadership: Blue Band president takes path to public service

February 27, 2025

A group of students and faculty smiling in front of screen, during the at the Big Ten Democracy Summit.

Penn State delegation attends inaugural Big Ten Democracy Summit

February 18, 2025

Power lines against blue sky

Targeted coal plant closures may boost environmental, health outcomes

December 11, 2024

Xiomara Larkin smiles in front of informational tables on Pattee Mall during the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival in fall 2024.

Liberal Arts student prepares for foreign service through politics, leadership

December 04, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

Maddie Hindman stands in front of a balloon arch spelling out “VOTE” in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student mobilizes young voters through PSU Votes internship

October 31, 2024

one female student sitting at a table smiling at the camera

Penn State student works to ready peers to vote in upcoming election

October 25, 2024

Students stand on top of a mountain with Cape Town, South Africa, in the distance behind them. From left to right, back row: Monica Rodriguez, Safian Lewis, Corinne Chase, Jill Wood, Susanne M. Klausen, Ethan Capitano. Middle row: Payton Smith, Cara Arnoldi, Samantha Powell, Keya Ahrestani, Hannah Yurack. Front row: Phathutshedzo Bale (local staff member), Maggie Day

Students study reproductive justice in Cape Town, South Africa

September 19, 2024

Mook Bangalore (left) and Mark Ortiz are new faculty members joining the Institute of Energy and the Environment and working with the Penn State Climate Consortium.

New IEE faculty have strong focus on climate solutions, collaboration

September 19, 2024

Rock Ethics Institute spearheads symposium on policing, policy and philosophy

February 23, 2024

Students and faculty participating in the Spanish Language and Culture faculty-led course trip pose for a group photo together in Ronda, Spain.

Liberal Arts students travel to Spain for immersive faculty-led course

September 19, 2023

School of Public Policy launches new minor and public service leadership program

August 25, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Photo of steel beam being raised by crane over building

'Topping out' ceremony held for Welch Building construction project

July 28, 2023

Family Gathering

University Libraries Open Publishing launches 'The Future of Foster Care'

May 20, 2023

Headshots of the 36 Liberal Arts major marshals selected to represent the College of the Liberal Arts at spring 2023 commencement

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2023 student marshals

April 20, 2023

Penn State faculty Anthony Bertelli, Ben Jones, Lee Ann Banaszak and John Christman, with UC Berkeley professor Sean Gailmard

Panel to examine how public servants advance democratic values Oct. 11

October 05, 2022

Image of downtown Baltimore - one of the cities in DOE program on climate change research

Penn State shares $25M DOE grant to study climate change impacts and adaptation

September 19, 2022

solar panel powers a irrigation pump with flowing water

'Growing Impact' podcast discusses solar irrigation pump effects on FEW nexus

September 02, 2022

Child with backpack walking down a hallway at a school.

Researchers analyze costs of child sexual abuse prevention programs

September 01, 2022

Korn_Josh&Sarah w-Lang

Liberal Arts alumnus establishes endowment in School of Public Policy

July 20, 2022

Growing Impact podcast

Flooding, environmental justice discussed on latest 'Growing Impact' podcast

May 02, 2022

Blake and Brent Toliver

Toliver twins leave impact on Penn State student community

April 27, 2022

Seven graduate students stand and smile at the camera while each holding an award

College of the Liberal Arts recognizes graduate student award winners

April 18, 2022

36 student headshots

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2022 student marshals

April 13, 2022

Podcast episode discusses the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice System

April 11, 2022

Toliver recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 30, 2022

Man in front of American flag

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House to discuss path to public office March 16

March 02, 2022

Sarabeth Bowmaster stands at the front of the classroom

Seven liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students

February 15, 2022

woman on left in front of Old Main window, woman on right in front of lion shrine statue

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

February 15, 2022

How do the democratic values of unelected officials shape democracy?

January 12, 2022

An analysis of 500 million words explains who controls the policy agenda

December 08, 2021

Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants

November 30, 2021

Janiyah Davis stands in front of a class of students

Nine liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students this fall

November 04, 2021

Headshots for Vipul Kapoor, Alex Lutz and Rebecca LaBelle

Public policy students secure job offers through summer internships

September 21, 2021

Policy Profiles series title graphic image of Washington, D.C. skyline

‘Policy Profiles’ leadership webinar series continues this semester

August 31, 2021

Nyla Holland, spring 2021 College of the Liberal Arts marshal

Nyla Holland named College of the Liberal Arts' spring 2021 student marshal

April 23, 2021

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