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Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Professor’s new book examines the lives of ‘hit doctors’

October 28, 2026

Jennifer Van Hook wears a multi-colored scarf and makes a point at an event.

Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America

October 19, 2026

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

A person in a tank top is facing away from the camera while a sleepy-looking baby rests on their shoulder, facing the camera.

Moms, emotions, exercise and memory — multiple factors affect ‘pregnancy brain’

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

Penn State CTSI launches four fellowship opportunities for 2027-28

October 06, 2026

Marsella smiles while holding a dark blue graduation cap in front of Old Main. She is wearing a white dress.

Geography research helps shape recent graduate’s path toward law

September 30, 2026

Young woman sleeps peacefully on her back in a bed in a dark room.

Too noisy, too hot or too bright? Sleep environment matters for young adults

September 30, 2026

Top view of the white Harrisburg capitol building.

Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting

September 29, 2026

A set of keys sits on top of a trash can at an outdoor playground. Figures in soft focus play in the background.

How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later

September 25, 2026

Biobehavioral health professor Keith Aronson to retire after 25 years at Penn State

September 21, 2026

Paining of shadows of people in colors of blue and yellow

Population Science Fall Seminar Series kicks off

September 21, 2026

Penn State Behrend Federal House and CORE Lab

New partnership to strengthen research connections, support at Penn State

September 14, 2026

Cover of the CTSI 5-Year Impact Report featuring external advisory board members and partner representatives

Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report

August 25, 2026

Deborah Ehrenthal

Deborah Ehrenthal to step down as director of Social Science Research Institute

August 24, 2026

large gathering of people dressed in a state-fair like setting

Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

August 11, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes

August 04, 2026

Grandfather, daughter and granddaughter in a bedroom. The granddaughter, who is around 6 years old, holds an orange crocheted heart.

Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation

July 27, 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

Twitter data waves

Funding available for social scientists accessing federal data

July 21, 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

Zhenlong Li, wearing glasses and a green collared shirt, smiles outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Geography faculty member earns national research award

July 16, 2026

Respresentatives from Penn State and the Army gathered for the RIGSA agreement signing.

Penn State signs new intergovernmental support agreement with US Army

July 07, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Brothers receives American Sociological Association’s Early Career Award

June 30, 2026

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Blue and white graphic with Penn State Social Science Research Institute word mark and "The Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research Winner," a photo of Mohanraj Krishnan, a faculty member in the College of Health and Human Development and Penn State Cancer Institute.

Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research

June 10, 2026

Nelson Roque is looking at a smartphone, and Rinanda Shaleha is looking at a tablet in front of a glass wall

Q&A: When is screen time healthy and when is it not?

June 09, 2026

A wide variety of cannabis-derived products on display for sale

Q&A: What are the risks of cannabis use?

May 26, 2026

Mother lectures preschooler.

Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation

May 12, 2026

Qiaofeng Ye and Idan Shalev in their laboratory, loading a plate of samples into an analyzer

Child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation

May 07, 2026

Rural sociology expert named new Population Research Institute director

April 15, 2026

Photovoice exhibition to show immigrant experiences in access to health care

April 13, 2026

Community-building, food-initiatives workshop to take place May 1

April 13, 2026

Interdisciplinary event on morality and boundaries to be held April 19-20

April 06, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State seeking proposals for the next phase of Presidential Public Impact Research Awards

April 03, 2026

A Black woman with her face in her hands and her eyes closed.

Female veterans faced steeper well-being declines after COVID-19, study finds

April 03, 2026

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

President Bendapudi receives national ARIS Impact Innovations Award for advancing public impact research

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

AI icons with hands and technology

Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants

March 27, 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

A Penn State Social Science Research Institute graphic promoting the Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction Conference. The design features bold blue and white sections, conference title text, and a circular photo area. A highlighted box lists keynote speaker Traci C. Green, PhD, MSc, with her academic affiliation. The date “05.04.2026” appears prominently, along with event details: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, University Park Campus & Zoom, free event from 8 AM to 4 PM. A QR code and conference URL ap

Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction to host seventh annual conference

March 25, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

Old Main at University Park campus with a green lawn and an American flag nearby

Penn State network helps communities turn opioid funds into lifesaving action

March 18, 2026

Clearinghouse director awarded Penn State Opportunity Grant

March 17, 2026

A person reading a picture book to her two sleepy young children on a couch.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

plates held over a long buffet with several types of meat and other foods

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Silhouettes of two heads, one white and one dark grey.

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Devil Put the Coal in the Ground’ on Feb. 11

February 03, 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

People standing in a room looking at conference posters

Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Penn State’s Child Study Center to host 2026 Innovation Hub Symposium

January 26, 2026

Person holding a phone in front of a television

Online gambling participation increased in Pennsylvania in 2025, report finds

January 22, 2026

line drawing of a happy family. The child has their arms around the mom's neck, and the dad is kissing the daughter on the cheek.

Fathers’ early interactions with babies may affect child health years later

January 15, 2026

Mark Roberts in front of the Nittany Shrine in a light blue button-down shirt, grey pants, with short brown hair smiling.

Roberts retires after leading center from inception to success

January 14, 2026

Older person sits on the edge of a bed with a hand on their back, indicating discomfort

Back pain linked to worse sleep years later in men over 65, according to study

January 05, 2026

Close up of elderly person lying awake in bed in a dark room

Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration

December 18, 2025

Medical professional's mid-section with a stethoscope around neck typing on iPad.

Forum focuses on helping military medics transition into civilian health care

December 16, 2025

Person leaning against the window, looking outside

Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

Asher Rosinger drinking a glass of water

Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?

November 13, 2025

Small child being examined by a physician in a white coat

Shared decision making with child’s physician less common for immigrant parents

November 10, 2025

Child sits on a hospital room bed and looks at a doctor.

Child welfare system involvement may improve diagnosis of developmental delays

October 24, 2025

Closeup of veteran holding dog tags necklace in hands during therapy session

Veterans’ mental health forged beyond the battlefield, researchers find

October 20, 2025

Lacy Alexander and Danielle Symons Downs pictured with another NAK fellow, Alison September, all holding certificates.

Two Penn State faculty named fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology

October 17, 2025

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Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Professor’s new book examines the lives of ‘hit doctors’

October 28, 2026

Jennifer Van Hook wears a multi-colored scarf and makes a point at an event.

Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America

October 19, 2026

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

A person in a tank top is facing away from the camera while a sleepy-looking baby rests on their shoulder, facing the camera.

Moms, emotions, exercise and memory — multiple factors affect ‘pregnancy brain’

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

Penn State CTSI launches four fellowship opportunities for 2027-28

October 06, 2026

Marsella smiles while holding a dark blue graduation cap in front of Old Main. She is wearing a white dress.

Geography research helps shape recent graduate’s path toward law

September 30, 2026

Young woman sleeps peacefully on her back in a bed in a dark room.

Too noisy, too hot or too bright? Sleep environment matters for young adults

September 30, 2026

Top view of the white Harrisburg capitol building.

Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting

September 29, 2026

A set of keys sits on top of a trash can at an outdoor playground. Figures in soft focus play in the background.

How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later

September 25, 2026

Biobehavioral health professor Keith Aronson to retire after 25 years at Penn State

September 21, 2026

Paining of shadows of people in colors of blue and yellow

Population Science Fall Seminar Series kicks off

September 21, 2026

Penn State Behrend Federal House and CORE Lab

New partnership to strengthen research connections, support at Penn State

September 14, 2026

Cover of the CTSI 5-Year Impact Report featuring external advisory board members and partner representatives

Penn State CTSI releases 5-year impact report

August 25, 2026

Deborah Ehrenthal

Deborah Ehrenthal to step down as director of Social Science Research Institute

August 24, 2026

large gathering of people dressed in a state-fair like setting

Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

August 11, 2026

A pleased teenage boy discussing something on his telephone with his smiling mother, who rests her hand on his shoulder.

Social bonds, recognition linked to reduced suicidal thoughts in teens

August 04, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Institute funds five faculty fellows to support foster youth outcomes

August 04, 2026

Grandfather, daughter and granddaughter in a bedroom. The granddaughter, who is around 6 years old, holds an orange crocheted heart.

Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation

July 27, 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

Twitter data waves

Funding available for social scientists accessing federal data

July 21, 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

Zhenlong Li, wearing glasses and a green collared shirt, smiles outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Geography faculty member earns national research award

July 16, 2026

Respresentatives from Penn State and the Army gathered for the RIGSA agreement signing.

Penn State signs new intergovernmental support agreement with US Army

July 07, 2026

Sarah Brothers standing against a woodsy backdrop

Brothers receives American Sociological Association’s Early Career Award

June 30, 2026

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact

June 29, 2026

Blue and white graphic with Penn State Social Science Research Institute word mark and "The Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research Winner," a photo of Mohanraj Krishnan, a faculty member in the College of Health and Human Development and Penn State Cancer Institute.

Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research

June 10, 2026

Nelson Roque is looking at a smartphone, and Rinanda Shaleha is looking at a tablet in front of a glass wall

Q&A: When is screen time healthy and when is it not?

June 09, 2026

A wide variety of cannabis-derived products on display for sale

Q&A: What are the risks of cannabis use?

May 26, 2026

Mother lectures preschooler.

Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation

May 12, 2026

Qiaofeng Ye and Idan Shalev in their laboratory, loading a plate of samples into an analyzer

Child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation

May 07, 2026

Rural sociology expert named new Population Research Institute director

April 15, 2026

Photovoice exhibition to show immigrant experiences in access to health care

April 13, 2026

Community-building, food-initiatives workshop to take place May 1

April 13, 2026

Interdisciplinary event on morality and boundaries to be held April 19-20

April 06, 2026

A picture of the Nittany Lion shrine through green leaves

Penn State seeking proposals for the next phase of Presidential Public Impact Research Awards

April 03, 2026

A Black woman with her face in her hands and her eyes closed.

Female veterans faced steeper well-being declines after COVID-19, study finds

April 03, 2026

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi

President Bendapudi receives national ARIS Impact Innovations Award for advancing public impact research

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

AI icons with hands and technology

Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants

March 27, 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

A Penn State Social Science Research Institute graphic promoting the Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction Conference. The design features bold blue and white sections, conference title text, and a circular photo area. A highlighted box lists keynote speaker Traci C. Green, PhD, MSc, with her academic affiliation. The date “05.04.2026” appears prominently, along with event details: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, University Park Campus & Zoom, free event from 8 AM to 4 PM. A QR code and conference URL ap

Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction to host seventh annual conference

March 25, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

Old Main at University Park campus with a green lawn and an American flag nearby

Penn State network helps communities turn opioid funds into lifesaving action

March 18, 2026

Clearinghouse director awarded Penn State Opportunity Grant

March 17, 2026

A person reading a picture book to her two sleepy young children on a couch.

Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits

March 02, 2026

plates held over a long buffet with several types of meat and other foods

Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating?

February 27, 2026

Elementary school students of diverse backgrounds sit at their desks in a bright classroom, smiling and raising their hands to participate in a lesson.

Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds

February 24, 2026

Silhouettes of two heads, one white and one dark grey.

Consortium on Moral Decision-Making seeks grant proposals

February 13, 2026

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Devil Put the Coal in the Ground’ on Feb. 11

February 03, 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

People standing in a room looking at conference posters

Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4

January 28, 2026

Penn State’s Child Study Center to host 2026 Innovation Hub Symposium

January 26, 2026

Person holding a phone in front of a television

Online gambling participation increased in Pennsylvania in 2025, report finds

January 22, 2026

line drawing of a happy family. The child has their arms around the mom's neck, and the dad is kissing the daughter on the cheek.

Fathers’ early interactions with babies may affect child health years later

January 15, 2026

Mark Roberts in front of the Nittany Shrine in a light blue button-down shirt, grey pants, with short brown hair smiling.

Roberts retires after leading center from inception to success

January 14, 2026

Older person sits on the edge of a bed with a hand on their back, indicating discomfort

Back pain linked to worse sleep years later in men over 65, according to study

January 05, 2026

Close up of elderly person lying awake in bed in a dark room

Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration

December 18, 2025

Medical professional's mid-section with a stethoscope around neck typing on iPad.

Forum focuses on helping military medics transition into civilian health care

December 16, 2025

Person leaning against the window, looking outside

Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

Asher Rosinger drinking a glass of water

Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?

November 13, 2025

Small child being examined by a physician in a white coat

Shared decision making with child’s physician less common for immigrant parents

November 10, 2025

Child sits on a hospital room bed and looks at a doctor.

Child welfare system involvement may improve diagnosis of developmental delays

October 24, 2025

Closeup of veteran holding dog tags necklace in hands during therapy session

Veterans’ mental health forged beyond the battlefield, researchers find

October 20, 2025

Lacy Alexander and Danielle Symons Downs pictured with another NAK fellow, Alison September, all holding certificates.

Two Penn State faculty named fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology

October 17, 2025

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