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Student builds on interdisciplinary education through research internship

October 21, 2026

IST alumnus pays forward the support that shaped his Penn State experience

October 21, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 15

October 15, 2026

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Palmer Museum exhibitions showcase faculty, student curators through collaborative inquiry

October 13, 2026

Penn State Forum Speaker Series hosts AI business strategist Jeff Sundheim Nov. 16

October 12, 2026

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Penn State to mark First-Generation Celebration events first week of November

October 12, 2026

Jim Jimirro’s 'Open for Debate' series teaches participants how to disagree better

October 06, 2026

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Penn State student explores transportation policy through Washington internship

October 02, 2026

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Double trouble: Two active magma reservoirs indicated at Masaya volcano

October 01, 2026

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Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 30, 2026

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

September 24, 2026

Impact Forum shows how Penn State connects ideas, people and opportunity

September 23, 2026

Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships

September 16, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Alumni Fellows Ceremony September 23, 2026

Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows

September 16, 2026

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Kleppinger Intern puts political science studies into practice in Harrisburg

September 15, 2026

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Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do

September 14, 2026

Speakers at Open for Debate - Jamie Harrison and Miranda Devine

Presidential Leadership Academy to host 'Open for Debate: Disagree Better'

September 09, 2026

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Kleppinger intern gains firsthand experience in Pennsylvania public policy

September 04, 2026

Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart

September 03, 2026

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Penn State student puts policy, communications skills to work in Washington

September 01, 2026

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Chapel Intern puts global perspective to work in corporate citizenship

August 27, 2026

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Engineering student awarded national scholarship for building preservation work

August 25, 2026

Q&A: Liberal Arts roots ground Penn State alum's rise in AI governance

August 25, 2026

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Semester in Washington Program expands career choices for Penn State student

August 19, 2026

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Journalism student solidifies career choice during TV news internship

August 14, 2026

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Hamad Hussain to represent Liberal Arts, Earth and Mineral Sciences as marshal

August 11, 2026

IST intern uses AI to help streamline alumni and donor engagement

August 05, 2026

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Earth science and policy student spends summer exploring Arctic geothermal options

August 05, 2026

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Computer science and engineering major named College of Engineering marshal

July 31, 2026

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — July 30

July 30, 2026

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New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices

July 30, 2026

AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards

July 22, 2026

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Penn State students explore democracy, culture and community in Ireland

July 22, 2026

Quest for research answers takes undergraduate student to Japan

July 21, 2026

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Former Schreyer Honors College associate dean officially becomes a Nittany Lion

July 06, 2026

Penn State Abington artist's research-driven work wins Smith award

July 06, 2026

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Opportunity at Library of Congress 'feels perfect' for hardworking student

June 21, 2026

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Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award

June 16, 2026

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Internship with NBC News in DC gives journalism major a peek at potential future

June 12, 2026

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Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity

June 09, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 1

June 01, 2026

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New graduate makes philanthropic gift to Penn State Smeal College of Business

May 26, 2026

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Students Teaching Students seeks undergraduate instructors

May 26, 2026

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2026 Penn State alumna to study French in Senegal using Boren Fellowship

May 26, 2026

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Smeal and Scholar alum Uma Moriarity receives Penn State Alumni Achievement Award

May 14, 2026

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Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners

May 08, 2026

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Faculty Senate honors five graduating seniors with 2026 John W. White Fellowships

May 06, 2026