Latest Penn State News
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.
-

What to Know About Parking for Penn State’s Winter Sports Weekend
—
by
Penn State Transportation Services has announced parking details for athletic events scheduled during Winter Sports Weekend, running Friday through Sunday, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, across multiple campus venues. Featuring […]
-

State College Demonstrators Protest ICE, Call for Justice in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting of Alex Pretti
—
by
More than 100 people gathered Monday night in front of Penn State’s Old Main to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and demand accountability in the recent death of Alex […]
-

Penn State Cancels Classes, Centre County Schools to Be Closed on Monday
—
by
Penn State’s University Park campus and all Centre County school districts will be closed on Monday because of the major winter storm blanketing the area. The university has canceled classes, […]
-

The Paradox Bringing Rock Back to Eisenhower Auditorium
—
by
The Center for the Performing Arts Spotlight Collective will usher in the return of rock to Eisenhower Auditorium with online-viral band The Paradox. The pop-punk band will make its Penn […]
-

Terri Lyne Carrington Pays Homage to the Spirit of Revolution With ‘We Insist! 2025’ at Eisenhower Auditorium
—
by
Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington will lead a live band in a reimagining of songs from the “free” jazz era and “Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite.” “We Insist! 2025,” starring […]
-

Penn State Roommates Accused of Making Social Media Threat to Disrupt Final Exam
—
by
Two Penn State students are facing charges for what police say was a false threat intended to disrupt a final exam in December at a University Park classroom building. Madeline […]
-

Arboretum at Penn State Invites Pa. Artists to Submit Proposals for New Outdoor Exhibition
—
by
The Arboretum at Penn State is inviting Pennsylvania-based artists to submit proposals to be included in a new outdoor art exhibition that will celebrate the history, ecology and artistry of Pennsylvania’s forests. The Penn’s Woods Outdoor Art Exhibition will feature […]
-

Penn State Names New Fundraising Chief, Creates External Affairs Division
—
by
Penn State on Thursday named a new fundraising and alumni relations executive, and announced the creation of a new Division of External Affairs to be overseen by President Neeli Bendapudi’s […]
-

Great PA News Quiz: Nursing Home Tragedy, PSU Trustees’ 2025 Discussions and Turnpike Food
—
by
In this week’s news quiz: How Shapiro’s salary ranks, November’s gambling record and a sports museum’s new name.
-

Penn State Board Deliberated Its Business in Public More Often This Year, Spotlight PA Analysis Shows
—
by
The university’s governing body spent 22% of its public meeting time in 2025 discussing Penn State business — a new high in recent years.
