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‘Fingerprinting’ plant compounds helps explain food, drink tastes

June 11, 2025

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Q&A: Unifying the microbiome sciences for global health and sustainability

June 10, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 9

June 09, 2025

Pennsylvania’s tree farms get boost from new extension educator

June 09, 2025

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Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose

June 06, 2025

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The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans

June 06, 2025

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Master Watershed Stewards offer webinar ahead of native trees and shrubs sale

June 05, 2025

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State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. honored with 2025 Friend of Penn State Legislative Award

June 04, 2025

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Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity

June 03, 2025

Penn State’s Youth Food Lab attends UN Science, Technology, Innovation forum

May 30, 2025

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Master Watershed Steward Christine Boyle makes a splash in Luzerne County

May 30, 2025

Mondock to lead college relations, communications in College of Ag Sciences

May 29, 2025

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La Plazuela: Using music to combat ageism

May 29, 2025

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New certification program expands conservation capacity in Pennsylvania

May 28, 2025

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 27

May 27, 2025

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Turfgrass science students selected for US Golf Association internships

May 23, 2025

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Two Penn State undergraduates named Astronaut Scholars

May 23, 2025

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Penn State agricultural technology event aimed at ‘closing the innovation gap’

May 23, 2025

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Penn State Extension expands beekeeping education offerings

May 22, 2025

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Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests

May 21, 2025

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Gavin Maxson receives 2025 Tree Award from Student Sustainability Advisory Council

May 21, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more.

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

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In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

May 19, 2025

Seven-figure estate gift bolsters existing scholarship for Ag Sciences students

May 19, 2025

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Does renewable energy reduce fossil fuel production in the US?

May 19, 2025

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In photos: Setting the stage for Penn State's commencement ceremonies

May 15, 2025

Erika Machtinger trains vector professionals about tick surveillance

VECTOR Library launches to strengthen response to vector-borne disease threats

May 15, 2025

Learn how to pickle safely with Penn State Extension

May 14, 2025

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Extension introduces Food Safety Manager Certification Prep course

May 14, 2025

INTAG anniversary

International agriculture minor program marks 40th anniversary with trip to Capitol

May 13, 2025

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Learn about kinship care through Dean Troy Ott’s personal journey

May 13, 2025

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Learn about water bath and atmospheric steam canning with Penn State Extension

May 12, 2025

Timber Show grinder-chipper demonstration

Timber expo to shine spotlight on Pennsylvania forest products industry

May 09, 2025

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Penn State Dairy Science Club broadens horizons in the Netherlands

May 09, 2025

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Cultural burning by Indigenous peoples increased oak in forests near settlements

May 08, 2025

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Manufacturing PA Innovation Program funds two Stuckeman-led research projects

May 08, 2025

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Webinar series to focus on parenting 3- to 5-year-olds

May 08, 2025

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Some water conservation programs may get more value by targeting rural farms

May 07, 2025

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Common diabetes drug helps chickens lay more eggs

May 07, 2025

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Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 6

May 06, 2025

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Penn State students advise researchers at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus

May 06, 2025

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Mental health counseling can boost resilience after military sexual trauma

May 06, 2025

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Penn State Extension offers virtual cooking class on Mediterranean eating

May 04, 2025

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Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest

May 02, 2025

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Penn State student moves from transition to transformation as an Ag Advocate

May 02, 2025

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One Health minor in College of Ag Sciences offers custom fieldwork experiences

May 01, 2025

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Community groups partner to create ‘988’ coins to support suicide prevention

April 30, 2025

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College of Agricultural Sciences graduate students receive awards

April 29, 2025

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Penn State Extension to offer a free home food preservation webinar

April 27, 2025

Penn State Extension to offer webinar on food safety for volunteers

April 27, 2025

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Extension offers webinars on mental health first aid for adults working with youth

April 25, 2025

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Kinship Café offers space to connect, share and learn with kinship families

April 25, 2025

Penn State Extension webinar series explores mental health, offers strategies

April 25, 2025

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Are drones the future of tree fruit production? Researchers investigate

April 25, 2025

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Traditional forest medicinal plant ghost pipe used differently today

April 25, 2025

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Penn State celebrates the 2025 student sustainability award winners

April 25, 2025

Grozinger appointed to National Academies committee on insect declines

April 24, 2025

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College of IST awards seed grants to six research projects

April 22, 2025

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‘Communicating With Farmers Under Stress’ webinar aimed at ag professionals

April 22, 2025

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‘Can AI Play?’ workshop explores technology in global agricultural literacy

April 22, 2025

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Research key preparation for pursuing doctorate, Penn State undergrad says

April 22, 2025

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Webinar series to focus on successful tree and shrub planting

April 21, 2025

Penn State Extension to offer a free introduction to home food preservation

April 21, 2025

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Penn State Master Gardeners plant seeds for gardening success

April 18, 2025

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‘Pennsylvania AgForum’ focused on farm stress and actionable strategies

April 16, 2025

Immune system proteins involved in severe parasitic disease identified

April 15, 2025

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