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Penn State University, also known as University Park or Penn State main campus, is surrounded by the borough of State College, PA. Penn State is a member of the Big Ten Conference and was founded in 1855. PSU has grown into a world class learning and research institution. The Penn State campus covers 5,448 acres and is the epicenter for 40,500 PSU students, 3,000 faculty and 13,000 other employees. This Penn State page from StateCollege.com will be our hub for all things Nittany Lions.
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Meet the Press: PSU Press Is Renowned for Scholarly Works, Popular Books and Graphic Imprint
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Relatively unknown in the community and frequently misunderstood on campus, Penn State University Press is internationally lauded for publishing world-class books and journals.
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Penn State to Begin Priority Hiring Consideration for Employees at Closing Campuses
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Penn State this week introduced plans to offer “priority hiring consideration” for jobs university-wide to eligible employees at the seven campuses slated for closure in the spring of 2027. The […]
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Dates Set for THON 2026
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The 2026 edition of THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon and the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, will take place from Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22, at […]
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PGA on Campus: How a High-Tech Penn State Center Helps Guide the Next Generation of Golf’s Leading Professionals
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The Broadhurst Golf Teaching and Research Center analyzes swings in the basement of Penn State’s Keller Building.
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Penn State Professor’s New Book Traces Weather’s Role in the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign
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In “The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign,” Penn State meteorology professor Jon Nese and historian Jeffrey Harding analyze how weather affected the six-week period surrounding one of the Civil War’s most significant battles.
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Penn State Trustees Vote to Remove Barry Fenchak From Board
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees on Monday voted to remove a frequently outspoken member, citing code of conduct violations related to an interaction with a university staff member last summer. […]
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Letters: Penn State Needs Innovative Enrollment Plan; ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Bad for PA
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Our Penn State trustees have voted to close seven of our Commonwealth Campuses, saving $40 million annually. This is a low return (1.4 % of budget) and high-risk decision. High-risk […]
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Penn State Board Schedules Vote on Removing Trustee Barry Fenchak
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Updated 10:14 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with comments from Barry Fenchak. Penn State’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting to vote on the removal of one of its alumni-elected […]
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Penn State Trustees Agree to Legal Training, Improved Transparency in Settlement with Spotlight PA
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The settlement ends roughly 18 months of litigation after Spotlight PA brought a case against the university’s board over alleged violations of Pennsylvania’s open meetings law.
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Who Are Penn State’s Highest Paid Employees? Rhoades, Sanderson Make List for First Time
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Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades and wrestling coach Cael Sanderson both appeared for the first time on the list of the university’s highest paid employees in an annual […]
