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Addition Planned for Penn State Spiritual Center
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Penn State is planning an addition for its Pasquerilla Spiritual Center that will create an improved entrance and address water infiltration issues that have impacted a subsurface multipurpose gathering room. State College’s Design Review Board on Tuesday received an overview of prelimnary plan for the 3,000-square-foot addition. The 26-foot-high, single story building expansion will be…
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Berkey Creamery to Launch New Ice Cream Flavor Celebrating Penn State’s 1 Millionth Degree
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A new ice cream flavor is coming to Penn State’s Berkey Creamery to celebrate the university awarding its 1 millionth degree. “One Million Scholar’s Chip” will be available starting Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of Penn State’s 2026-2027 fall semester and will remain on sale through the end of the calendar year. The new…
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Penn State Police Dispatcher Helped Former Student Illegally Access Law Enforcement Radios, Investigators Say
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A Penn State University Police dispatcher was charged on Tuesday for allegedly stealing equipment and helping a former student auxiliary officer illegally access law enforcement radio programming. Edward J. Veneziano II, 40, of Liberty Township, is also accused of accessing databases without authorization for use in his separate role as a constable. Veneziano in 2024…
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Penn State Trustees Lift ‘Gag Policy’ on Emeriti Members Amid First Amendment Lawsuit
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However, the speech restrictions remain for current trustees. A federal judge will decide whether to temporarily block enforcement of the policy as the lawsuit plays out.
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Penn State Smeal, Downtown State College Partner to Provide Hands-On Learning for Students, New Opportunities for Local Businesses
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The six-week pilot partnership serves as a replicable model for how universities and communities can collaborate to strengthen student learning while directly supporting local economic vitality.
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If We’re Doing Corporate Names for Berkey Creamery Ice Cream Flavors Now, Here’s Some Other Suggestions
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On a recent trip to the Berkey Creamery, I noticed what I thought was a new flavor on the board called Three Stripe Delight. I have a usual go-to list of creamery flavors among them; Coconut Chip, Alumni Swirl, Russ Digs Roseberry, Peachy Paterno and Black Raspberry Frozen Yogurt (don’t let the “yogurt” thing deter…
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Ag Progress Days Celebrates 50th Year at Rock Springs
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Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is once again welcoming thousands of people as the outdoor agricultural expo celebrates its 50th year at Rock Springs in rural Ferguson Township. Wednesday marked the second day of the annual three-day event, which is the largest of its kind in the eastern United States. Held on the grounds of…
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Penn State to Award 1 Millionth Degree During Summer Commencement
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Penn State will award its one millionth degree Saturday during summer commencement at University Park, marking a milestone more than 170 years after the university was founded. The university has awarded more than 999,400 degrees since it was founded as the Farmers’ High School in 1855. Approximately 2,726 degrees are expected to be awarded university-wide…
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Penn State Police to Hold Full-Scale Active Attacker Training Exercise
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety will conduct a full-scale active attacker preparedness exercise Sunday on the University Park campus, prompting temporary access restrictions, possible road and parking closures and increased emergency activity in the area. The planned training event in partnership with other emergency response agencies is scheduled for approximately 8 a.m. to…
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Four Diamonds Mini-THONs Raise More Than $6.4 Million for Childhood Cancer Care and Research
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Four Diamonds Mini-THON students raised more than $6.4 million during the 2025-26 school year, pushing the program’s total fundraising past $83 million, according to Penn State Health. Students from more than 200 schools across Pennsylvania and neighboring states raised a combined $6,478,166.86 to support children and families affected by childhood cancer through Four Diamonds. The…
