UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State faculty, staff, students and community members still have the opportunity to submit a nomination for the 2026 Stand Up Awards. Sponsored by the Rock Ethics Institute, these awards honor Penn State undergraduate students who have demonstrated courage, fortitude and ethical leadership by taking a stand for a person, cause or belief.
Award winners receive a $1,000 prize and will be honored at the 2026 Stand Up Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, on the University Park campus.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Feb. 20. Undergraduate students from all Penn State campuses are eligible. Any faculty, staff, student or community member can submit a nomination.
Established in 2008, the Stand Up Awards are supported through a generous gift from Charles, Joan and Emily Rolling. Visit StandUpPSU.com to learn more about the Stand Up Awards and to nominate a student. For questions about the award, contact Rock Ethics Institute Assistant Director Ben Jones at btj7@psu.edu.
About the Rock Ethics Institute
The Rock Ethics Institute, which sponsors the Stand Up Awards, was established in 2001 through a $5 million gift from Doug and Julie Rock to the College of the Liberal Arts. The institute’s mission is to promote ethical awareness and inquiry across the University.