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Five named Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer fellows

June 23, 2025

Teh-hui Kao, distinguished professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and chair of the Plant Biology intercollege graduate degree program, speaks with prospective students at a recruiting event on January 19, 2024

Kao steps down as plant biology graduate program chair

June 23, 2025

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Farshad Rajabipour named Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering head

June 23, 2025

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Josette and Albert Evans establish scholarship to address workforce needs

June 23, 2025

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New program aims to help faculty build skills in AI, quantum sciences

June 23, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

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Equine science faculty, students earn recognition at international meeting

June 22, 2025

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Free, remote summer math tutoring for incoming first-year students at Abington

June 20, 2025

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Rewriting a scientific law to unlock the potential of energy, sensing and more

June 20, 2025

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Penn State ranks 24th in US, 82nd globally in 2026 QS World University Rankings 

June 18, 2025

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Penn State graduate finds voice through reproductive justice work

June 18, 2025

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APPR committee shares fourth workstream report, supplemental materials

June 18, 2025

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World Campus student pursues psychology degree to help others

June 18, 2025

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Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

June 17, 2025

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Four Altoona student-athletes named to CSC Academic All-District Team

June 17, 2025

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Schuylkill faculty member Koren Dixon promoted to assistant teaching professor

June 17, 2025

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Graduate finds her purpose in ‘community, environment and development’ program

June 17, 2025

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Harrisburg faculty member reaches children through speech and literacy program

June 17, 2025

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Students travel to Hungary for international learning experience

June 17, 2025

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Penn State Scranton announces spring 2025 dean's list students

June 16, 2025

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Stuckeman graphic design students shine in Graphis New Talent Awards

June 16, 2025

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75-year-old earns bachelor's degree after unique journey at Greater Allegheny

June 16, 2025

Second Degree Nursing Program to Launch at Penn State Behrend.

Second-Degree Nursing Program to launch at Penn State Behrend

June 16, 2025

Michael Coyne and Joie Marhefka pose in front of the Nittany Lion statue during Penn State New Kensington’s Celebration of Excellence event.

New Kensington student awarded national scholarship from AAMI Foundation

June 16, 2025

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A Note from Neeli: Fostering student success and belonging through New Student Orientation

June 16, 2025

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Electrical engineering student awarded Department of Defense SMART Scholarship

June 16, 2025

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IST cybersecurity graduate named RSA Conference Security Scholar

June 16, 2025

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Penn State Altoona professor interviewed about his Pennsylvania history series

June 16, 2025

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Student's potential career path includes summer opportunity on Broadway

June 16, 2025

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In brief: Penn State Altoona professor’s essay published in nature magazine

June 16, 2025

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Faculty member leverages experience to mentor Rhodes Scholarship finalists

June 13, 2025

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Eight Penn State research commercialization projects awarded GAP funding

June 13, 2025

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Libraries writing retreat provides graduate students support, community

June 12, 2025

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Penn State Ag Sciences doctoral student awarded competitive national fellowship

June 12, 2025

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Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year

June 12, 2025

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Penn State Berks students to participate in NSF research experiences

June 11, 2025

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre chancellor to retire

June 11, 2025

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Penn State Lehigh Valley holds 4th annual Open and Affordable Showcase

June 11, 2025

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More than 200 student-athletes earn spring 2025 Academic All-Big Ten honors

June 11, 2025

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Eberly professor named one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 'Talented 12'

June 11, 2025

Sarah Princiotta

Penn State Schuylkill faculty member Sarah Princiotta promoted to associate professor

June 11, 2025

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Preschool intervention linked to high school performance

June 11, 2025

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Five students earn DUS Scholarships for academic exploration

June 11, 2025

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Understanding us: Researchers apply algorithm to decode complex genome sequences

June 11, 2025

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Bellisario College scholars to share research at international conference

June 10, 2025

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Journalism major tees up career preparation with shadowing effort at U.S. Open

June 10, 2025

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Penn State Mont Alto faculty showcase celebrates research, creative excellence

June 10, 2025

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Penn State students win first place at DOE’s Solar District Cup challenge

June 10, 2025

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Architecture alum honored for thesis examining ADA in the built environment

June 10, 2025

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Big Ten Academic Alliance announces 2025-26 Academic Leadership Program fellows

June 09, 2025

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Tri Beta honor society at Penn State Scranton inducts new members

June 09, 2025

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Engineering grad student receives DOE award to research rock properties

June 09, 2025

Four people pose for a photo holding Golden Quill award plaques. From left to right: Rosemary Martinelli in a bright pink blazer, Carlin Whalen in a black suit and blue tie, Ryan Amarantes in a gray shirt and glasses with red hair, and Aria Majcher in a black dress.

Greater Allegheny students, faculty recognized at Golden Quill Awards

June 09, 2025

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Assistant dean in College of Engineering retiring after nearly 30 years of service

June 09, 2025

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Eight Penn Staters named Fulbright US Student finalists

June 09, 2025

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Two Penn State doctoral students selected for industry internship in Germany

June 09, 2025

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Penn State Scranton recognizes staff, faculty and student accomplishments

June 06, 2025

Penn State DuBois Continuing Education will be launching its initial cohort of the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program in August.

Penn State DuBois to launch Practical Nursing certificate program

June 06, 2025

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Mechanical engineering grad student awarded Amelia Earhart aerospace fellowship

June 06, 2025

Irena Potochny, an undergraduate at Penn State, visited Machu Picchu in January through the Green Program

Common threads: Materials science student weaves textile passions into research

June 05, 2025

Marie Boltz

Boltz named Nese College of Nursing associate dean for research and innovation

June 04, 2025

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre telecommunications alumnus earns Emmy award

June 04, 2025

Payton Landis

Brandywine Alumni Spotlight: Payton Landis, class of 2024

June 04, 2025

Alex Hlivia

Penn State Altoona’s Alex Hlivia named to CSC Academic All-District Team

June 04, 2025

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Sigma Tau Delta honor society holds inaugural induction at Penn State Scranton

June 04, 2025

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Harrisburg criminal justice students create podcasts as final project

June 03, 2025

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