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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.
Classrooms at Penn State, including this one in Thomas Building, remain empty following Penn State's announcement that all classes will be delivered remotely effective March 16 due to the global outbreak of coronavirus.
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.
A time capsule from 1949 was recently found in Penn State's Willard Building during renovations and construction for the new Bellisario Media Center. The time capsule was opened on the afternoon of March 5.
The greenhouse's at the Lynch and Brown labs glow with artificial LED lighting on a cold, winter night. This greenhouse complex on the University Park campus is part of Penn State's Department of Plant Science and provides climate controlled facilities to conduct a variety of research and teaching activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the Media
- Reader's DigestMarch 03, 2020
- Consumer AffairsFebruary 12, 2020
- CNNFebruary 03, 2020
Other Voices
- Popular ScienceMarch 08, 2020
- IFL ScienceMarch 06, 2020
- PBS NewshourMarch 02, 2020
Research
Sorry, Einstein: Hard workers may make better role models than geniuses
Role models are important for aspiring scientists, but new Penn State research suggests that scientists who are known for their hard work — like Thomas Edison — are more motivating than scientists who are viewed as naturally brilliant, like Albert Einstein.
March 12 2020
