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Family-friendly, free, public 'Trick-or-Treat' event at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 26

October 22, 2026

Susan Murphy, Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, and associate faculty in the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University

Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5

October 22, 2026

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Beyond the classroom: Penn State student finds new perspective through Arboretum internship

October 22, 2026

Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health

October 22, 2026

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

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$3.5M grant bolsters statewide weather monitoring, alert system

October 22, 2026

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Small but mighty: Helping microgreens pack even more of a nutritional punch

October 22, 2026

Madeline Shanafelt smiles while standing outdoors on Penn State’s University Park campus.

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

Bike Den to host free hands-on Wheel Building Clinic Oct. 28

October 21, 2026

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Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections

October 21, 2026

Master Watershed Steward training offered by Penn State Extension

October 21, 2026

Tanya Berger-Wolf, professor of computer science engineering; of electrical and computer engineering; and of evolution, ecology, and organismal biology at Ohio State University, gives a talk as part of the Distinguished Lectures in Life Sciences series

Huck lecture series to feature bioengineering, environmental toxicology experts

October 21, 2026

Educational Equity secures re-funding of Educational Talent Search grants

October 21, 2026

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Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends

October 21, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29

October 21, 2026

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CATA to provide free gameday shuttle to service members during Nov. 14 game

October 21, 2026

THON 5K to impact campus parking, traffic, transit and athletic events Oct. 25

October 21, 2026

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Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real time

October 21, 2026

IEE accepting proposals for 2027 Seed Grant Program

October 21, 2026

Agricultural leaders honored at fall meeting of Penn State Ag Council

October 21, 2026

A wide shot of a commencement ceremony with streamers floating above graduates with a "1MILLION" sign in the center

Pennsylvania House adopts Penn State ‘One Millionth Degree Day’ resolution

October 20, 2026

A group stands with a Tohoku University banner for a picture

Students participate in STEM research program at Tohoku University

October 20, 2026

Oct. 22 talk to discuss fusion-based metal additive manufacturing

October 20, 2026

Q&A: What’s innovative about canned food?

October 20, 2026

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Penn State to mark US Media Literacy Week with panels, community workshops

October 20, 2026

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Ecological cold case: Solving decades-old mystery of disappearing frogs

October 20, 2026

Q&A: Alumni fellow and AI thought leader on graduating in the 'Intelligence Age'

October 20, 2026

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IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Q&A: Do new platform features hurt hiring chances for competitive gig workers?

October 20, 2026

A drummer performs while acrobats do mid-air flips and handstands.

Gravity & Other Myths acrobat: Expect serious play in ‘Ten Thousand Hours’

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Illusration of a sturgeon and a reconstruction of the fossil fish, Tiktaalik.

Why did animals evolve necks? Study reveals it wasn’t for turning their heads

October 20, 2026

Penn Stater honored for helping Pennsylvania’s child support workers

October 19, 2026

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 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

Hospitality management alumnus Ken Young receives Distinguished Alumni Award

October 19, 2026

Three employees work at computers in a bright, modern office with large windows. In the foreground, a woman in a white blouse types on a laptop, while two colleagues work at separate desks behind her.

Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new study

October 19, 2026

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College of Education names Olivia Kulp as fall 2026 student marshal

October 19, 2026

A closeup of the large American flag on the field at Beaver Stadium

Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21

October 19, 2026

Illustration showing CCR4-NOT interacting with KZFP gene on DNA, which increases KZFP expression, which, in turn represses jumping gene activity (top) and reducing CCR4-NOT in cell leads to reduced KZFP and increased jumping gene activity (bottom)..

Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discovered

October 19, 2026

AI and the Economy Initiative to host fall workshop

October 19, 2026

Jill Hamilton, associate professor of ecosystem science and management stands with Kyra LoPiccolo, Plant Biology graduate student and Hamilton Lab member, in one of the Penn State greenhouses

Jill Hamilton named Plant Institute associate director

October 19, 2026

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Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Charlotte Ward, sitting next to student in her lab, points to computer

Next-gen tools for next-gen telescopes

October 19, 2026

In memoriam: Frank M. Ahern, teaching professor emeritus of biobehavioral health

October 19, 2026

Centering rivers for healthier communities and watersheds, Oct. 26 EarthTalks

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

'Careers in Sustainability and the Labor Movement' webinar to be held Oct. 27

October 19, 2026

Plants and flowers surrounding a large pond

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Natural hazards may cause human health problems, Oct. 28 talk to discuss

October 19, 2026

Oct. 23 talk to discuss AI use to understand societal impact of natural hazards

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association's Black Alumni Reunion attendees sit on the steps of Old Main for a group photo. There are about 350 people in this photo.

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

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

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Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects

October 19, 2026

'Plant Powered PSU' on a green background

Explore plant-based eating at 'Plant Powered PSU' on Oct. 22

October 16, 2026

Comparison of previous nutrition labels with new ones that specify added sugar

Labeling foods with added sugar content may reduce demand, consumption

October 16, 2026

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National 2D materials research hub names new director

October 16, 2026

Redesigned BTAA Geoportal is ready to be explored: Live demo Nov. 2

October 16, 2026

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

Side by side headshots of Jasna Kovac and Ed Dudley

Q&A: How does technology help track foodborne pathogens and outbreaks?

October 16, 2026

An illustration depicts a mouse king and a holiday nutcracker

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

VoiceThread instructor presenting at a previous Learning Tools for Teaching event with faculty and staff members listening.

TLT to host ‘Learning Tools for Teaching: Explore, Engage, Elevate’ fall event

October 16, 2026

Two models are shown side by side as the third place winner of the Vertical Flight Society’s 43rd Annual Student Design Competition.

Aerospace engineering undergrads earn third place in flight design competition

October 16, 2026

Heike Pfau receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

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Family-friendly, free, public 'Trick-or-Treat' event at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 26

October 22, 2026

Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5

October 22, 2026

Beyond the classroom: Penn State student finds new perspective through Arboretum internship

October 22, 2026

Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health

October 22, 2026

Ag Access Scholars support students’ college transition and academic success

October 22, 2026

$3.5M grant bolsters statewide weather monitoring, alert system

October 22, 2026

Small but mighty: Helping microgreens pack even more of a nutritional punch

October 22, 2026

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

Bike Den to host free hands-on Wheel Building Clinic Oct. 28

October 21, 2026

Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections

October 21, 2026

Master Watershed Steward training offered by Penn State Extension

October 21, 2026

Huck lecture series to feature bioengineering, environmental toxicology experts

October 21, 2026

Educational Equity secures re-funding of Educational Talent Search grants

October 21, 2026

Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends

October 21, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29

October 21, 2026

CATA to provide free gameday shuttle to service members during Nov. 14 game

October 21, 2026

THON 5K to impact campus parking, traffic, transit and athletic events Oct. 25

October 21, 2026

Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real time

October 21, 2026

IEE accepting proposals for 2027 Seed Grant Program

October 21, 2026

Agricultural leaders honored at fall meeting of Penn State Ag Council

October 21, 2026

Pennsylvania House adopts Penn State ‘One Millionth Degree Day’ resolution

October 20, 2026

Students participate in STEM research program at Tohoku University

October 20, 2026

Oct. 22 talk to discuss fusion-based metal additive manufacturing

October 20, 2026

Q&A: What’s innovative about canned food?

October 20, 2026

Penn State to mark US Media Literacy Week with panels, community workshops

October 20, 2026

Ecological cold case: Solving decades-old mystery of disappearing frogs

October 20, 2026

Q&A: Alumni fellow and AI thought leader on graduating in the 'Intelligence Age'

October 20, 2026

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

Q&A: Do new platform features hurt hiring chances for competitive gig workers?

October 20, 2026

Gravity & Other Myths acrobat: Expect serious play in ‘Ten Thousand Hours’

October 20, 2026

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Why did animals evolve necks? Study reveals it wasn’t for turning their heads

October 20, 2026

Penn Stater honored for helping Pennsylvania’s child support workers

October 19, 2026

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 2026

Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America

October 19, 2026

Hospitality management alumnus Ken Young receives Distinguished Alumni Award

October 19, 2026

Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new study

October 19, 2026

College of Education names Olivia Kulp as fall 2026 student marshal

October 19, 2026

Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21

October 19, 2026

Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discovered

October 19, 2026

AI and the Economy Initiative to host fall workshop

October 19, 2026

Jill Hamilton named Plant Institute associate director

October 19, 2026

Professor’s art exhibited at National Museum of African American History and Culture

October 19, 2026

Next-gen tools for next-gen telescopes

October 19, 2026

In memoriam: Frank M. Ahern, teaching professor emeritus of biobehavioral health

October 19, 2026

Centering rivers for healthier communities and watersheds, Oct. 26 EarthTalks

October 19, 2026

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

October 19, 2026

'Careers in Sustainability and the Labor Movement' webinar to be held Oct. 27

October 19, 2026

Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

October 19, 2026

Natural hazards may cause human health problems, Oct. 28 talk to discuss

October 19, 2026

Oct. 23 talk to discuss AI use to understand societal impact of natural hazards

October 19, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association celebrates 2026 Black Alumni Reunion

October 19, 2026

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

October 19, 2026

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

October 19, 2026

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects

October 19, 2026

Explore plant-based eating at 'Plant Powered PSU' on Oct. 22

October 16, 2026

Labeling foods with added sugar content may reduce demand, consumption

October 16, 2026

National 2D materials research hub names new director

October 16, 2026

Redesigned BTAA Geoportal is ready to be explored: Live demo Nov. 2

October 16, 2026

Student’s passion-project film goes from introductory class to winning awards

October 16, 2026

Q&A: How does technology help track foodborne pathogens and outbreaks?

October 16, 2026

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

TLT to host ‘Learning Tools for Teaching: Explore, Engage, Elevate’ fall event

October 16, 2026

Aerospace engineering undergrads earn third place in flight design competition

October 16, 2026

Heike Pfau receives 2026 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

October 16, 2026

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