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It is fawning season at Penn State's Deer Research Center. Part of the university's Department of Animal Sciences, the Deer Research Center provides unique research and educational opportunities for students and faculty.
Penn State sophomore Addison George traveled to the University Park campus with her dad on May 12 to clear out her East Halls room. Penn State students from areas not under travel restrictions began scheduling times to collect their belongings at on-campus residence halls this week.
A look behind the scenes as Penn State President Eric Barron and Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones hosted the streaming of the University's virtual 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony, live from studios at WPSU-TV on May 9.
In honor of Earth Week 2020, we're sharing images of a quiet University Park campus as the trees, shrubs and flowers begin to bud and bloom. Social distancing measures have shifted this year's Earth Week celebration into a virtual space, with broad opportunities for participation from students, faculty and staff at all Penn State campus locations. For a list of events,... Read more ›
Glenna Goodacre, best known for the Vietnam Women's Memorial located in Washington, D.C, provided Penn State's Hintz Alumni Center with this bronze sculpture entitled 'Olympic Wannabes' in 2001. The sculpture was funded by Edward and Helen Hintz, and was inspired by a group of children Goodacre saw imitating Olympic gymnasts.
We celebrate 50 years of Earth Day by honoring one of the most historic trees on the University Park campus, The original Old Willow was located near the Allen Street gate, grown from a sprig provided by Evan Pugh. The Old Willow that stands near Old Main today was grown from an offshoot of the original and planted at its present location in 1921 where it has stood for nearly 100 years. Social... Read more ›
The pillars of University House create eye-catching reflections on the pond as ducks and koi enjoy a mild, spring day on Penn State's University Park campus.
Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center participated in #LightItBlue on the evening of April 9 in support of front-line staff and essential workers around the nation. Penn State fans everywhere are encouraged to join in showing their support by lighting their homes blue and using the hashtag #LightItBluePSU.
A gallery of images comparing historic Penn State photographs to their present day locations. From Old Main to the Nittany Lion Shrine, much has changed and much remains the same on Penn State's University Park campus. Click on image above to view gallery.
A gallery of photos from Communications 269 (Introduction to Photojournalism ) students in Penn State's Bellisario College of Communications. The students were asked to take photographs of fellow students who work part-time jobs while attending Penn State.
Penn State students donated their time and energy to organizations throughout the region during the annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20. This year's event was hosted by the Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemoration Committee and the Office of Student Activities.
In the Media
- Consumer AffairsMay 22, 2020
- The Wall Street JournalMay 15, 2020
- Discover MagazineApril 21, 2020
Other Voices
- The Washington PostMay 25, 2020
- Scientific AmericanMay 13, 2020
- Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMay 05, 2020
Research
Adding a blend of spices to a meal may help lower inflammation
Penn State researchers found that adding six grams of spices to a meal high in fat and carbohydrates resulted in lower inflammation markers compared to a meal with less or no spices.
May 21 2020
