Daniel Perkins speaking at launch of Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness

New center focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of military families

Military families face unique challenges and stressors including prolonged separations, frequent relocations and living with knowing that loved ones are in harm’s way. Penn State has created a new University-wide research center, the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, designed to address the challenges and support the resiliency of military families using evidence-based programs and practices, and develop a new generation of cutting-edge interdisciplinary researchers in this field.

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Men's volleyball hosts Mount Olive, Saint Francis

1/29/15

Penn State men's volleyball remains home this weekend, hosting a pair matches in main gym at Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions welcome Mount Olive (3-2) for a non-conference matchup Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. before hosting Saint Francis (0-10) in the 2015 EIVA opener Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.

Penn State track and field runner Kiah Seymour

Top field set for Penn State National

1/29/15

The Penn State track & field teams are back in action this weekend as they are set to host the Penn State National at the Ashenfelter III Indoor Track. Twenty-seven teams are making their way to Happy Valley for the two-day meet.

Penn State's Bobby Hill and Matt Fischer compete in Men's 1 Mile Run during the Nittany Lion Challenge

Men's track and field ranked No. 5 by USTFCCCA

1/29/15

The Penn State men's track & field team is ranked fifth in the nation in the first official NCAA Division I National Team Computer Rankings, as released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Penn State men's tennis player Leo Stakhovsky

Men's tennis moves up to No. 16 in ITA Poll

1/29/15

The Penn State men's tennis team moved up to No. 16 in the ITA Poll, released Wednesday. At No. 16, Penn State matched their highest ranking in program history.

Penn State men's lacrosse senior defender JP Burnside

Men's lacrosse voted third in Big Ten Preseason Poll

1/29/15

The No. 14 Penn State men's lacrosse team has been picked to finish third in the inaugural season of Big Ten Lacrosse by the conference's coaches.

Hernandez named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week

1/29/15

After capturing the school record in the pommel horse over the weekend, senior Craig Hernandez (Libertyville, Ill.) has been named the Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week.

Aerial view of Beaver Stadium during 2013 Homecoming

Football parking and pricing information for 2015 announced

1/29/15

Penn State Athletics on Thursday announced the pricing structure for season and single game football parking for the 2015 season as well as improvements to ADA parking locations for this fall.

President Barron: On the challenges facing Penn State University post-Sandusky

1/29/15

President Eric Barron shared the following message on Jan. 29 with all members of the University community.

Nittany Lions’ signing day garners ESPN coverage for second consecutive year

1/29/15

For the second consecutive year, the "ESPNU National Signing Day Special" will be at Penn State for coverage of the recruiting class signed by coach James Franklin and his staff.

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IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

1/29/15

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visited Penn State last week. Experience the time-lapse video of his demonstration in the clay studio. IBK is working with Potters Water Action Group to transform his pottery studio into a ceramic water filter production facility.

University Staff Advisory Council holds Q&A with President Eric Barron

1/29/15

Recently, members of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) sat down with Penn State President Eric Barron for a question-and-answer session. They covered a broad range of topics pertinent staff, from results of 2014's Values and Culture Survey to short- and long-term challenges facing the University.

It's All About Me Student Group with Nittany Lion

Student group It’s All About M.E. receives grant to promote women engineers

1/29/15

It’s All About M.E. recently received a Diversity Action Grant from the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME). It’s All About M.E. is a student group working to create a strong community of women in engineering.

Jacqueline O'Connor in her Reacting Flow Dynamics Lab

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

1/29/15

Jacqueline O’Connor, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, was awarded a three-year grant through the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program.

Penn State wrestler Jimmy Gulibon locks up Lehigh's Mason Beckman

Wrestlers ready for two-dual road swing through Michigan

1/29/15

No. 7 Penn State (8-2, 4-2 B1G) will be on the road this weekend, traveling to No. 15 Michigan (5-3, 3-2 B1G) on Friday, Jan. 30, for a 7 p.m. dual before heading to Michigan State (4-8, 0-5 B1G) for a 2 p.m. meeting on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Olaniyan selected to play in College Gridiron Showcase all-star game

1/29/15

Penn State defensive end C.J. Olaniyan has accepted an invitation to participate in the College Gridiron Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Arlington, Texas. He becomes the sixth Nittany Lion to receive an invitation to a 2015 post-season all-star game.

Media Highlights

National Geographic: January 29, 2015
Distant world's rings 200x bigger than Saturn's
Professor Eric Ford, who specializes in exoplanets, contributes to a discussion about the ringed planet "J1407b," which is about 430 light-years from Earth.
Fast Company: January 29, 2015
How flexible work culture could solve sleep problem
Lead researcher Orfeu Buxton, associate professor of biobehavioral health, said managers have to convey priorities to employees and then can become aware of family needs.

Other Voices

Joy to the Packaging People
Modern history professor Gary Cross writes in the New York Times about humanity's historical affinity for how we package and wrap consumer goods.
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Hancock a Relentless Competitor
Tough, hard-working and humble, Penn State women's volleyball senior Micha Hancock has the recipe for success.
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Men's volleyball hosts Mount Olive, Saint Francis

Top field set for Penn State National

Men's track and field ranked No. 5 by USTFCCCA

Men's tennis moves up to No. 16 in ITA Poll

Men's lacrosse voted third in Big Ten Preseason Poll

Hernandez named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week

Football parking and pricing information for 2015 announced

President Barron: On the challenges facing Penn State University post-Sandusky

Nittany Lions’ signing day garners ESPN coverage for second consecutive year

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

University Staff Advisory Council holds Q&A with President Eric Barron

Student group It’s All About M.E. receives grant to promote women engineers

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

Wrestlers ready for two-dual road swing through Michigan

Olaniyan selected to play in College Gridiron Showcase all-star game

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