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A look behind the scenes during rehearsal as Penn State's School of Musical Theatre prepares for the June 12 opening of 'The Last Day' at the Penn State Downtown Theatre.
Athletes, coaches and families from across Pennsylvania gathered at Penn State's University Park campus for the 2019 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games from June 6-9.
Penn State officially changed the name of Building 328 at Innovation Park to the Warren M. Washington Building during a dedication ceremony held May 17.
A crew builds scaffolding leading up to the Old Main bell tower as a renovation project that will include stone and brick masonry, limited stone replacement, and waterproofing, gets underway on the
Penn State conducted Spring Commencement Ceremonies at locations around the University Park campus and the state of Pennsylvania May 3, 4 and 5, awarding more than 13,000 diplomas to students Unive
An unseasonably cool evening was heated up by a line-up of dynamic, musical acts at Movin' On 2019, the annual music festival that traditionally celebrates the end of spring-semester at Penn State.
A gallery of photos from the annual Graduate Exhibition Showcase along with a glimpse behind the scenes into the studios at Penn State's School of Visual Arts.
The Nittany Lion mascot was on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the Mascot Hall of Fame on April 6 in Whiting, Indiana. The lion was inducted in the hall in 2017.
Penn State's Claire Swedberg attempts to lay down a bunt during game action vs Wisconsin. The 2019 Nittany Lion Softball Team will host St. Francis in a doubleheader on April 3.
The Penn State community joined together on April 5 to celebrate the LGBTQA+ community and their allies at the annual Pride March and Rally hosted by the LGBTQA Student Resource Center.
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Researchers, educators, practitioners and policy-makers gathered recently for the Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse Conference where they discussed solutions to the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania. ow.ly/qS7950u1P1L
Argentine fossils take oak and beech family history far into Southern Hemisphere
6/6/19
One of the world's most important plant families has a history extending much farther south than any live or fossil specimen previously recorded, as shown by chinquapin fruit and leaf fossils unearthed in Patagonia, Argentina, according to researchers.
Engineering professor awarded $1.1M grant to increase efficiency of organic LEDs
6/18/19
Chris Giebink, associate professor of electrical engineering at Penn State, has been awarded a two-year, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for his research in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The research is focused on increasing the efficiency of OLEDs used for room lighting.
Penn State New Kensington helping community garden grow
6/18/19
The New Kensington campus has put Penn State’s institutional value of community at the forefront in its work and presence in the city, not only through volunteerism, but its ongoing commitment to local revitalization and sustainability efforts.
Student finds perfect place for her many interests in College of Ag Sciences
6/18/19
Gillian Warner, a rising junior in community, environment, and development, is passionate about animals, food security and learning. She found a place for all these interests -- and more -- in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Student-athletes McHugh and Nolf awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor
6/18/19
Senior student-athletes Ally McHugh, the first swimmer in Penn State women's swimming and diving history to win an NCAA individual championship, and Jason Nolf, who earned a third consecutive individual NCAA wrestling championship in March, have been selected as Penn State's recipients for the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor for 2018-19.
Schreyer Honors College names assistant dean for equity and inclusion
6/17/19
Lynette Yarger, associate professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State, has been appointed the Schreyer Honors College’s inaugural assistant dean for equity and inclusion, effective Aug. 1.
'Pop' goes the rocket: Arts Fest workshop to ignite kids' curiosity in STEM
6/17/19
Festival-goers are invited to make pop rockets July 13 at Penn State’s Art of Discovery booth at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. The workshop is one in a series of free, hands-on activities and demonstrations — from July 11 to 13 — that explore where science and art meet.