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A gallery of images provided by Penn State student photographers from THON Weekend 2020. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Pennsylvania Second Lady Gisele Fetterman participated in a panel discussion focusing on why it is important to fill out the 2020 Census, and shared what the census means to her and her family. The event was held at Penn State's HUB-Robeson Center Feb. 19.
Penn State guard Izaiah Brockington drives past Northwestern's Pat Spencer during the Nittany Lions' game against the Wildcats at the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 15. The No. 13 Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats 77-61 for its eighth straight win.
A gallery of photographs offering a glimpse into rehearsals for the Penn State Centre Stage presentation of 'Angels in America' opening Feb. 25 at the Playhouse Theatre on the University Park campus.
Bo Wang, a postdoctoral researcher in Penn State's Department of Chemistry, studies small molecules purified by chromatography in Penn State's Booker Laboratory. The molecules are used to study the functions of enzymes and help provide insights for applications to human health and disease.
The Lady Lions' basketball team hosted the annual Play4Kay Pink Zone game at the Bryce Jordan Center Feb. 9. Pink zone is an organization that promotes cancer awareness and empowers survivors throughout the year.
One of the more than sixty Quarter Horses at the Penn State Equine Facility enjoys a morning in the pasture on an unusually warm February morning. The facilities are used extensively for teaching, with many classes on breed management and preventive care procedures.
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.
A blanket of snow surrounds the Hintz Alumni Center on Penn State's University Park campus on the evening of Jan. 18. A winter storm moved through the region throughout the weekend leaving an accumulation of snow and freezing rain.
A gallery of photos from rehearsal for the Penn State Centre Stage production 'The Lucky Boy' opening Feb. 18 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre.
The Penn State Women's Ice Hockey team completed a weekend sweep over visiting Lindenwood with a 3-2 win on Jan. 11 at Pegula Ice Arena.
In the Media
- NPRFebruary 12, 2020
- Consumer AffairsFebruary 12, 2020
- CNNFebruary 03, 2020
Other Voices
- CNNJanuary 31, 2020
- The Washington PostJanuary 19, 2020
- LA TimesNovember 10, 2019
Research
Local genetic adaption helps sorghum crop hide from witchweed
Sorgum crops in areas where the parasite witchweed is common have locally adapted to have mutations in a particular gene, which helps the plant resist the parasite. A new study led by researchers at Penn State reveals the effects of this mutation, as well as other genes that might confer parasite resistance.
February 11 2020
