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Trio of staff members provide key first points of contact in Bellisario College

March 10, 2025

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Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community

February 13, 2025

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Penn State alumna pursues entertainment career at NBCUniversal

February 03, 2025

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Penn State students ready for working duties, media-related roles at Super Bowl

February 03, 2025

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Student documentary produced as part of class garners awards at film festivals

November 07, 2024

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Alumnus cultivates local film community, encourages creativity in Happy Valley

October 30, 2024

Centre Film Festival returns for sixth year with 200 films, variety of styles

October 28, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Faculty member's documentary gains international recognition

October 24, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

One of Southeast’s top festivals to feature Penn State faculty member's film

October 16, 2024

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Bellisario College adviser finds creative way to comfort, connect with students

October 07, 2024

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Alumni, contributors honored by Bellisario College Alumni Society Board

September 10, 2024

Class of Her Own movie poster

Penn State faculty member's film set to screen at Michigan State University

September 05, 2024

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Penn State-powered production provides showcase for filmmakers in Centre County

July 24, 2024

Award-winning filmmaker, TV writer selected to lead Penn State Hollywood Program

June 24, 2024

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Penn State chapter of Association for Women in Sports Media earns national award

June 18, 2024

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Penn State student combines film and IST majors at summer internship

June 05, 2024

CommAgency student work earns four Telly Awards, including a first gold

May 23, 2024

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Student-produced work from CommAgency earns six Communicator Awards

May 13, 2024

Postdoctoral scholar makes the most of a two-year opportunity at Penn State

May 09, 2024

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Bellisario College honors faculty and staff for consistent excellence

May 02, 2024

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Faculty filmmaker’s vision shines through award-winning work and in classroom

April 30, 2024

Bellisario College spring 2024 student marshals

Six standout students selected as Bellisario College commencement marshals

April 23, 2024

Women's World Cup champion to present Bellisario College commencement address

April 16, 2024

Film poster for Class of Her Own

Multiple platforms to offer Penn State filmmaker's latest documentary

April 02, 2024

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Faculty member's documentary about innovative teacher gets national distribution

March 12, 2024

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Bellisario College students ready to travel for working spring break trips

February 26, 2024

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Logistics, look and love drive student producers of annual THON livestream

February 12, 2024

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Penn State students a sure bet for opportunities before and during Super Bowl

February 02, 2024

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Penn State alumnus embraces creative spark to write more than 35 short stories

January 26, 2024

President Bendapudi Gerry Abrams

Awards ceremony culminates successful run for fifth annual Centre Film Festival

November 08, 2023

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Screenings, Q&A sessions set for debut of alum’s award-winning film

November 06, 2023

Programs for the Centre Film Festival

Students help drive impact and success of annual Centre Film Festival

October 31, 2023

Festival to honor Penn State alum Gerry Abrams with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 20, 2023

Centre Film Festival poster 2023

Centre Film Festival returns Oct. 30-Nov. 5 with ‘something for everyone’

October 16, 2023

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Alumni visits, celebration and parade highlight Homecoming in Bellisario College

October 04, 2023

Deepak Sethi director

‘From Barbie’s World to Elf’s New York’ to focus on narrative nuances in film

September 26, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers' comedy selected to screen at North Hollywood Cinefest

September 06, 2023

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Determined Penn State student embraces on-site internship opportunity in LA

July 10, 2023

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Student’s submission earns recognition at Student World Impact Film Festival

July 03, 2023

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Faculty filmmakers’ feature honored at International New York Film Festival

July 03, 2023

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Centre Film Festival opens call for poster artists to all Penn State students

June 21, 2023

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Creative, inventive Penn State alum completes innovative first feature film

June 06, 2023

Bronze Telly statuette

Three CommAgency videos earn Bronze Tellys in international competition

May 31, 2023

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Deans’ Excellence Awards honor faculty, staff in Bellisario College

April 24, 2023

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Six standouts selected to serve as student marshals for Bellisario College

April 12, 2023

Award-winning Bellisario doctoral student credits zombies for teaching success

April 06, 2023

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Alumnus Sadusky to present commencement address for Bellisario College

March 29, 2023

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Panel features quartet of diverse, successful women of color in Hollywood

March 23, 2023

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Students find inspiration with visit to Sundance Film Festival

March 07, 2023

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Penn State students' documentary finds success far beyond the classroom

February 28, 2023

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Communications students ready for hands-on courses during spring break

February 27, 2023

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Students, faculty member earn accolades at BEA Festival of Media Arts

February 21, 2023

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Students behind THON livestream embrace opportunity, responsibility

February 14, 2023

Poster for 'Spooky Action' film showing an infinity symbol with two people inside each circle

Faculty filmmakers’ latest feature set for premiere screening Feb. 10

January 30, 2023

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Faculty member's film makes world premiere Jan. 18 in New York City

January 13, 2023

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Global Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Klingler

December 16, 2022

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Accomplished director, screenwriter, selected as Professional-in-Residence

December 06, 2022

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Students anticipate opportunities provided by Penn State Hollywood Program

November 01, 2022

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Students help drive ongoing success of popular Centre Film Festival

October 26, 2022

Stan Lathan portrait

Festival to honor Penn State alumnus Stan Lathan with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 19, 2022

Centre Film Festival, Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2022. State Theatre in State College, Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg. Centrefilm.org

Centre Film Festival returns featuring anticipated and important films

October 07, 2022

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Organization and persistence help student thrive and secure valuable internship

August 02, 2022

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Father's influence helps son find passion and success at Penn State

July 26, 2022

2022 Bellisario College award winners

Bellisario College honors faculty, staff with Deans’ Excellence Awards

April 20, 2022

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Six students selected as Bellisario College marshals for commencement

April 18, 2022

Don King with an Emmy Award

Legendary TV director set as Bellisario College commencement speaker

April 05, 2022

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