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Penn State announces time change for Blue-White Practice

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:25:15 -0400

Due to anticipated rainy weather, the start of the Blue-White Practice is now set for 12:15 p.m. on April 25 at Beaver Stadium.

Birding Cup fundraiser to benefit Hawks View Meadow Observation Platform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:55:35 -0400

Birders of all skill levels from around the world are invited to participate in the Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup, set for May 1-2. The 24-hour event combines friendly competition, citizen science, philanthropy and a shared love of nature. The registration deadline to participate is 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

Penn State sits fifth in Learfield Directors’ Cup winter standings

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:35 -0400

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is ranked No. 5 in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I standings following the 2026 Winter season, announced on April 23. Ten Penn State teams earned points after their winter campaigns.

New tools to help students, advisers track degrees and plan path to graduation

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:30 -0400

Penn State has begun implementing new online degree audit and planning tools that will give students and academic advisers a clearer picture of progress toward graduation and help them plan for the future. It will be available for student use no earlier than fall 2027.

Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:40 -0400

Diane and Mike Katzaman have come forward with a $3 million estate commitment designed to lower financial barriers for Penn State students and provide the support they need to thrive.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:51:19 -0400

Night at the Museums at University Park, an "Encore" musical showcase at York, and the annual Blue-White Practice at Beaver Stadium are among the University's cultural highlights this weekend and next week.

Particle thought to break physics followed rules all along

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0400

A tiny discrepancy in particle physics has loomed for decades as an exciting possible crack in one of science’s most successful theories, hinting at unknown forces or quantum objects. Now, an international team led by a Penn State physicist has published the most precise study yet to reveal the discrepancy was a fluke in calculation, not nature.

Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Researchers at Penn State are studying how microplastics traverse and influence watersheds, such as rivers and streams, across Pennsylvania and the world at large. The team collected sediment samples from several freshwater ecosystems across Pennsylvania, comparing those readings to data previously taken from New York and New Jersey, as well as countries around the world, revealing insights into how pollutants move through freshwater environments and the potential roles humans play in rising levels of plastic content.

Student Farm Club to host annual plant sale May 1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Student Farm Club will host its annual plant sale May 1, featuring a wide selection of vegetables, herbs, flowers and native plants.

Penn State students urge lawmakers to boost state funding at Capital Day

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:00 -0400

Capital Day is Penn State's single-largest day of advocacy, combining in-person meetings with lawmakers in Harrisburg with a digital advocacy campaign, aimed at encouraging all Penn Staters to speak up for increased state support for the University and its students. Anyone who has not yet participated can still support the campaign by going to advocate.psu.edu.

Annual Undergraduate Exhibition open to public at HUB-Robeson Center

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:41:58 -0400

The annual Penn State Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry and Creative Activity will be open to the public on Wednesday, April 22, giving community members, friends and families a chance to explore student research and creative work from across a wide range of fields.

Parking, traffic and transit information for Blue-White Weekend

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:52:10 -0400

Penn State Football will host the annual Blue-White Practice at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. and the Blue-White Weekend practice will begin at 1 p.m.

Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:00 -0400

Representing the next stage of the Road Map for Penn State’s Future, the University will embark on a focused, institution-wide assessment to identify opportunities to deliver even greater value to students and the commonwealth and invest in high-growth, high-impact areas that will further position Penn State as a leader among research institutions.

Ross Student Farm to host Earth Day celebration April 24

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm will host an Earth Day event on April 24 featuring hands-on activities, workshops, a plant sale and live music.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are the options?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:53 -0400

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

Adopting, advancing and adapting to AI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In Penn State's Eberly College of Science, researchers are leveraging AI in a myriad of applications and instructors are finding innovative ways to incorporate AI into their classrooms. But what is artificial intelligence, and are people really talking about the same thing when they say AI?