Evan Halfen
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Pumpkin Fest Will Bring Fall Fun to the Arboretum at Penn State
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The Arboretum at Penn State will bring its annual Pumpkin Fest back to University Park this month with two days of jack-o’-lantern displays, live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a pumpkin carving contest. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum.…
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Penn State Climbs in Latest Times Higher Education Global Rankings
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Penn State climbed seven spots to No. 101 worldwide in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, released on Tuesday. The ranking places Penn State in the top 5% of the 2,297 universities included this year. The university also ranked No. 18 among U.S. public universities and No. 38 among all U.S. universities. Penn…
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THON 2027 Theme ‘Where Our Imagination Shines’ Revealed
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Penn State’s THON has announced its theme for 2027 as the student-led organization inches closer towards its annual 46-hour dance marathon in February. “Where Our Imagination Shines” was unveiled Friday during Penn State’s annual Homecoming parade. The theme reflects THON’s vision of a future where children and families affected by childhood cancer can celebrate a…
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Downtown State College to Celebrate 25th Fall Fest with Free Family Activities
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Free pumpkins, children’s activities, food vendors and pop-up theater will fill the 200 block of South Allen Street on Saturday as the Downtown State College Improvement District celebrates the 25th annual Fall Fest. The family event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and activities are free and open to all ages. The…
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Alpha Fire Company Receives $10K Donation From Bloom Energy During ESPN Radio Tour Stop
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ESPN Radio’s College Football Campus Tour made its first stop at Penn State, bringing a $10,000 donation from Bloom Energy to Alpha Fire Company ahead of Saturday’s Homecoming matchup between the Nittany Lions and Wisconsin. The donation was presented at Alpha Fire Company Friday morning as part of the tour’s State College stop. ESPN and…
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Penn State Launches New Student Success Office, Names Interim Leader
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Updated 12:21 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026 Penn State has established the new Office of Student Success and appointed an interim vice provost who will oversee university-wide efforts focused on helping students progress from enrollment through graduation and into their careers. The office will bring together Educational Equity and much of Undergraduate Education. It will foster…
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What to Know About Traffic, Parking and CATA Changes for Penn State’s Homecoming Parade
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Penn State’s annual Homecoming Parade will bring road closures, parking restrictions and changes to CATA bus services across University Park and downtown State College on Friday, Sept. 25. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and will travel through campus before heading onto College Avenue, with some restrictions beginning as early as 3 p.m. Penn State…
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Penn State Creamery Revives Retired Ice Cream Flavors With ‘Throwback Scoops’ Program
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A retired flavor is returning to the scoop line this week as Berkey Creamery launches a new program aimed at bringing some of its former favorites back to Penn State. The Creamery’s new “Throwback Scoops” program began Monday with the return of Golden Chocolate Pecan, a flavor that was last served in 2017. More retired…
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Boalsburg Renaissance Faire Returns to Boal Mansion With Reennactors, Live Entertainment
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A day of historical demonstrations, live entertainment and hands-on activities will return to Boalsburg in October as the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum hosts its annual Renaissance Faire. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Boal Estate at 163 Boal Estate Drive.…
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What’s Happening in State College, on Campus for Penn State’s 2026 Homecoming Week? Here’s the Full Schedule
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Penn State’s annual Homecoming celebration will return to University Park next week with a full slate of community events leading up to the Nittany Lion football team’s matchup against Wisconsin. Homecoming Week will run from Sunday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 27 under the theme “With Lions’ Pride, Generations Thrive,” bringing students, alumni and community…