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Ken Pledger MWS Story Tree Tubes

Master Watershed Steward’s enthusiasm for the environment takes root in projects

June 15, 2026

Presenters and attendees at the EEntrepreneur poster showcase during the 2026 Electrical Engineering Student Research Competition

Electrical engineering entrepreneurs present posters at departmental competition

June 15, 2026

Practical Nursing student Mikayla Grienseisen works through an educational exercise, under the watchful eye of instructor Lisa Dush, RN, MSN, in the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois.

June 30 deadline nears to apply to Penn State DuBois Practical Nursing program

June 15, 2026

Hobart "Bo" Cleveland and a leader of a recovery community center laughing

Q&A: How do recovery community centers support people in recovery over time?

June 15, 2026

Gary Liguori, chancellor and dean of Penn State Abington

WATCH: Penn State Abington, a commitment to Greater Philadelphia

June 15, 2026

Transportation Services announces 2026 Juneteenth holiday service changes

June 15, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

We Are Weekend offers summertime fun for Penn Staters

June 12, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

A dark haired woman sits on a multicolored couch shaped like a peacock silhouette.

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

June 12, 2026

Smiling young man in a white shirt, holding a notebook and pen.

Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup

June 12, 2026

Detailed black‑and‑white infographic titled “Moray and the Inca Cosmology, Cuzco, Peru,” featuring a central circular diagram with contour-like lines representing the terraced agricultural site of Moray, surrounded by layered maps, diagrams, and text panels that depict landscape sections, elevation, and symbolic cosmological elements.

Research grant to support exploring sustainable architectural practices in Andes

June 12, 2026

Alumni listen intently to a professor lecture in a colorful bar in Philadelphia.

'Raise the Bar' connects Penn State faculty with far-flung alumni

June 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot does a handstand next to a sculpture outside

Penn State updates youth program policies ahead of summer camp season

June 11, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars reach new audiences through Ukrainian translation

June 11, 2026

Matias Moreno standing on gravel path in a bamboo forest

Undergraduate Matias Moreno earns competitive Astronaut and Udall scholarships

June 11, 2026

Chancellor and dean Colin J. Neill speaks at a podium at Penn State Great Valley

Q&A: The evolution of artificial intelligence

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

Four nursing students in blue uniforms attend a training manikin

From classroom to community: How Penn State Schuylkill is building a local nursing pipeline

June 11, 2026

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Penn State Dickinson Law launches Craig A. Diehl Pathway to Law Program

June 11, 2026

Matthew Hollingham poses next to his carbon capture system

Treats to concrete: Penn State Bakery to use grad student’s carbon capture tech

June 10, 2026

Penn State Flower Trials

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

June 10, 2026

A photo of David Maynard, a Penn State Behrend pioneer alumnus.

Penn State Behrend alumnus supported Apollo 13 mission

June 10, 2026

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

June 10, 2026

Penn State's Tom Sharbaugh walks in downtown State College.

Professor Tom Sharbaugh to retire after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Portrait of a person with short dark hair wearing a navy button-down shirt, standing indoors in front of a blurred industrial or architectural background with curved white structures.

Pinto Duarte named interim head of Department of Architecture

June 10, 2026

man wearing a dark shirt with a blurry background

$2M NIH grant to support study of how the brain and body acclimate to stress

June 09, 2026

Penn State publishes 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report

June 09, 2026

Brandywine LaunchBox to debut youth camps in summer 2026

June 09, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Pa. higher ed leaders: Performance-based funding an investment in state’s future

June 08, 2026

Harrisburg names School of Science, Engineering and Technology director

June 08, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

Nese College of Nursing chosen for national program on workforce well-being

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Aerial view of the Penn State University Park campus with Old Main most prominently shown

IRONMAN triathlon June 14 to impact campus and community roads, campus parking

June 08, 2026

A screenshot of a video that commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Penn State alma mater

Raise the song: Penn State Alma Mater marks 125 years

June 08, 2026

Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system

June 08, 2026

Megan Nagel photo portrait

WATCH: Penn State Greater Allegheny, a commitment to the Mon Valley

June 08, 2026

A lone student walks away from the camera next to a flag that reads "Welcome home. You belong here."

Undergraduate Admissions gearing up for ‘Spend a Summer Day’

June 08, 2026

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

Two smiling students, one in suit and tie the other with a commencement gown.

Two communications graduates earn spots in highly competitive national program

June 05, 2026

Hearst award, Old Main

Penn State earns top 10 finish in every category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program

June 05, 2026

Barb Anderson, a longtime volunteer at Penn State Behrend's Math Options Career Day, poses in McGarvey Commons.

Behrend retiree helped shape Math Options Career Day

June 05, 2026

Center for Plant Excellence announces additional grant award recipients

June 04, 2026

Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses

June 04, 2026

Black dot surrounded by swirling red and yellow disc, with wind represented by wisps of light blue.

Fastest ultraviolet wind detected from black hole in the constellation Pegasus

June 04, 2026

Presenter leading workshop session while attendees listen, take notes, and participate in discussion at a business conference.

Small Business Development Center Growth Summit brings statewide network to Penn State

June 04, 2026

Map of HETDEX data represented by circle plot, with colors from purple to red indicating billions of years before the present.

Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI

June 03, 2026

photo illustration of desk surface, keyboard, colored pencils, word copyright, arrows outward to words author, content, web, protection, law, guidelines, property, GDPR acronym

Libraries’ summer 2026 webinars teach copyright, fair use basics in an hour

June 03, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

College of the Liberal Arts creates Department of Africana Studies

June 02, 2026

A conference room filled with people seated at tables, listening to a presentation. The presenter stands at the front near a screen displaying information about the pillars of human flourishing. Participants are engaged, with laptops and papers on the tables. The room has bright lighting and educational decor.

Penn State brings 'Science of Human Connection' to Pittsburgh

June 02, 2026

Two students stand in front of a stack of mattress toppers collected during the move-out period in May.

Mattress-topper recycling pilot diverts waste, reduces emissions during move out

June 02, 2026

A man and woman sitting in a car talk to a person at Penn State Health’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The person holds a sharps container and is wearing a safety jacket and coat.

Saving lives through Drug Take-Back Day and substance-use education programs

June 01, 2026

damaged-apple-fruitlet_boyer_resized

Pennsylvania fruit growers face catastrophic losses after historic spring freeze

June 01, 2026

A professor of engineering science and mechanics and biomedical engineering in his lab.

Engineering professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers fellow

June 01, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

Jim Brown prepares to put the final scoop on longtime run at Penn State Creamery

May 29, 2026

A man and a woman sit at a table working on their laptops in a Penn State Great Valley classroom.

Great Valley launches MBA in artificial intelligence

May 29, 2026

Sally Assmann speaks at RNA symposium

Third Center for RNA Molecular Biology Symposium brings together researchers

May 29, 2026

Quinn Burnett standing at a podium and speaking at the conference.

Penn State student wins international award for sourdough microbiome research

May 28, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Q&A: How does the state budget impact Penn State?

May 28, 2026

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Ken Pledger MWS Story Tree Tubes

Master Watershed Steward’s enthusiasm for the environment takes root in projects

June 15, 2026

Presenters and attendees at the EEntrepreneur poster showcase during the 2026 Electrical Engineering Student Research Competition

Electrical engineering entrepreneurs present posters at departmental competition

June 15, 2026

Practical Nursing student Mikayla Grienseisen works through an educational exercise, under the watchful eye of instructor Lisa Dush, RN, MSN, in the Practical Nursing lab at Penn State DuBois.

June 30 deadline nears to apply to Penn State DuBois Practical Nursing program

June 15, 2026

Hobart "Bo" Cleveland and a leader of a recovery community center laughing

Q&A: How do recovery community centers support people in recovery over time?

June 15, 2026

Gary Liguori, chancellor and dean of Penn State Abington

WATCH: Penn State Abington, a commitment to Greater Philadelphia

June 15, 2026

Transportation Services announces 2026 Juneteenth holiday service changes

June 15, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Erin Trouba accepts an award.

Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence

June 12, 2026

We Are Weekend graphic with Nittany Lion

We Are Weekend offers summertime fun for Penn Staters

June 12, 2026

A large group of people hang out together at an event, wearing colorful clothes

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with community events June 19-20

June 12, 2026

A dark haired woman sits on a multicolored couch shaped like a peacock silhouette.

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

June 12, 2026

Smiling young man in a white shirt, holding a notebook and pen.

Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup

June 12, 2026

Detailed black‑and‑white infographic titled “Moray and the Inca Cosmology, Cuzco, Peru,” featuring a central circular diagram with contour-like lines representing the terraced agricultural site of Moray, surrounded by layered maps, diagrams, and text panels that depict landscape sections, elevation, and symbolic cosmological elements.

Research grant to support exploring sustainable architectural practices in Andes

June 12, 2026

Alumni listen intently to a professor lecture in a colorful bar in Philadelphia.

'Raise the Bar' connects Penn State faculty with far-flung alumni

June 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot does a handstand next to a sculpture outside

Penn State updates youth program policies ahead of summer camp season

June 11, 2026

Penn State Extension webinars reach new audiences through Ukrainian translation

June 11, 2026

Matias Moreno standing on gravel path in a bamboo forest

Undergraduate Matias Moreno earns competitive Astronaut and Udall scholarships

June 11, 2026

Chancellor and dean Colin J. Neill speaks at a podium at Penn State Great Valley

Q&A: The evolution of artificial intelligence

June 11, 2026

Graphic with "RESEARCH GRANTS" overlaying a photo of students among bookshelves in a library

Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

Four nursing students in blue uniforms attend a training manikin

From classroom to community: How Penn State Schuylkill is building a local nursing pipeline

June 11, 2026

Craig and Stephanie Diehl

Penn State Dickinson Law launches Craig A. Diehl Pathway to Law Program

June 11, 2026

Matthew Hollingham poses next to his carbon capture system

Treats to concrete: Penn State Bakery to use grad student’s carbon capture tech

June 10, 2026

Penn State Flower Trials

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

June 10, 2026

A photo of David Maynard, a Penn State Behrend pioneer alumnus.

Penn State Behrend alumnus supported Apollo 13 mission

June 10, 2026

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

June 10, 2026

Penn State's Tom Sharbaugh walks in downtown State College.

Professor Tom Sharbaugh to retire after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law

June 10, 2026

Penn State Alumni Association Hintzpiration: Artistry at the Alumni Center, July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hintzpiration returns to the Hintz Family Alumni Center during Arts Fest Weekend

June 10, 2026

Portrait of a person with short dark hair wearing a navy button-down shirt, standing indoors in front of a blurred industrial or architectural background with curved white structures.

Pinto Duarte named interim head of Department of Architecture

June 10, 2026

man wearing a dark shirt with a blurry background

$2M NIH grant to support study of how the brain and body acclimate to stress

June 09, 2026

Penn State publishes 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report

June 09, 2026

Brandywine LaunchBox to debut youth camps in summer 2026

June 09, 2026

Wild Child graphic in yellow and black

Penn State Centre Stage summer productions focus on human connection

June 08, 2026

Large, green-domed building with staircase and trees

Pa. higher ed leaders: Performance-based funding an investment in state’s future

June 08, 2026

Harrisburg names School of Science, Engineering and Technology director

June 08, 2026

a sign that reads "Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing: in front of a building

Nese College of Nursing chosen for national program on workforce well-being

June 08, 2026

Image of a busy city street at night with two large video boards displaying animated art work

Visual arts professor’s work on display in Times Square ahead of June exhibition

June 08, 2026

Aerial view of the Penn State University Park campus with Old Main most prominently shown

IRONMAN triathlon June 14 to impact campus and community roads, campus parking

June 08, 2026

A screenshot of a video that commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Penn State alma mater

Raise the song: Penn State Alma Mater marks 125 years

June 08, 2026

Materials lab in national program to develop wearable eye health system

June 08, 2026

Megan Nagel photo portrait

WATCH: Penn State Greater Allegheny, a commitment to the Mon Valley

June 08, 2026

A lone student walks away from the camera next to a flag that reads "Welcome home. You belong here."

Undergraduate Admissions gearing up for ‘Spend a Summer Day’

June 08, 2026

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

June 08, 2026

Five student standing behind an anchor desk in a TV studio

‘Centre County Report’ selected as nation’s best student-produced newscast

June 05, 2026

Two smiling students, one in suit and tie the other with a commencement gown.

Two communications graduates earn spots in highly competitive national program

June 05, 2026

Hearst award, Old Main

Penn State earns top 10 finish in every category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program

June 05, 2026

Barb Anderson, a longtime volunteer at Penn State Behrend's Math Options Career Day, poses in McGarvey Commons.

Behrend retiree helped shape Math Options Career Day

June 05, 2026

Center for Plant Excellence announces additional grant award recipients

June 04, 2026

Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses

June 04, 2026

Black dot surrounded by swirling red and yellow disc, with wind represented by wisps of light blue.

Fastest ultraviolet wind detected from black hole in the constellation Pegasus

June 04, 2026

Presenter leading workshop session while attendees listen, take notes, and participate in discussion at a business conference.

Small Business Development Center Growth Summit brings statewide network to Penn State

June 04, 2026

Map of HETDEX data represented by circle plot, with colors from purple to red indicating billions of years before the present.

Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI

June 03, 2026

photo illustration of desk surface, keyboard, colored pencils, word copyright, arrows outward to words author, content, web, protection, law, guidelines, property, GDPR acronym

Libraries’ summer 2026 webinars teach copyright, fair use basics in an hour

June 03, 2026

An educator wearing a glove holds a barred owl during an outdoor wildlife presentation as another staff member speaks nearby.

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 03, 2026

College of the Liberal Arts creates Department of Africana Studies

June 02, 2026

A conference room filled with people seated at tables, listening to a presentation. The presenter stands at the front near a screen displaying information about the pillars of human flourishing. Participants are engaged, with laptops and papers on the tables. The room has bright lighting and educational decor.

Penn State brings 'Science of Human Connection' to Pittsburgh

June 02, 2026

Two students stand in front of a stack of mattress toppers collected during the move-out period in May.

Mattress-topper recycling pilot diverts waste, reduces emissions during move out

June 02, 2026

A man and woman sitting in a car talk to a person at Penn State Health’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The person holds a sharps container and is wearing a safety jacket and coat.

Saving lives through Drug Take-Back Day and substance-use education programs

June 01, 2026

damaged-apple-fruitlet_boyer_resized

Pennsylvania fruit growers face catastrophic losses after historic spring freeze

June 01, 2026

A professor of engineering science and mechanics and biomedical engineering in his lab.

Engineering professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers fellow

June 01, 2026

2026 Great Reads program book cover art

The Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces two 2026 Great Reads selections

June 01, 2026

2026 Baker's Dozen winners book cover art

Pa. Center for the Book announces 2026 'Baker’s Dozen' children's booklist

June 01, 2026

Jim Brown prepares to put the final scoop on longtime run at Penn State Creamery

May 29, 2026

A man and a woman sit at a table working on their laptops in a Penn State Great Valley classroom.

Great Valley launches MBA in artificial intelligence

May 29, 2026

Sally Assmann speaks at RNA symposium

Third Center for RNA Molecular Biology Symposium brings together researchers

May 29, 2026

Quinn Burnett standing at a podium and speaking at the conference.

Penn State student wins international award for sourdough microbiome research

May 28, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Q&A: How does the state budget impact Penn State?

May 28, 2026

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