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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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Penn State Police Sergeant Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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A Penn State University Police sergeant who played a key role in cracking a decades-old cold case, among other achievements, was named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year […]
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After Years of Secrecy, Penn State Board Discloses Details of Closed-Door Meetings
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A recent legal settlement with Spotlight PA mandates that the university disclose what trustees are doing during their private conference sessions.
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CBICC Joins National Coalition Advocating for Federal Research Funding
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County has joined a growing nonpartisan alliance of business organizations to advocate for protecting and increasing scientific research funding in the next […]
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Gary Abdullah Wants All Students to Feel Part of ‘Bellisario College Family’
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Gary Abdullah, who was awarded the 2025 Lion’s Paw Medal for extraordinary service to university and its students, helps to create a sense of belonging and support in Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications.
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Penn State Plans Tuition Rate Increases for 2026-27
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Update 2:13 p.m. July 18, 2025: The full Penn State Board of Trustees voted 31-3 to approve the budget, tuition rates and room and board rates for 2026-27 during its […]
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Penn State to Acquire Former Beta Theta Pi House for $7.3M
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Update 2:08 p.m. July 18, 2025: The full Penn State Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase during its meeting on Friday at the Abington campus. Penn State is finalizing […]
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Penn State Launches Search for First Senior Vice Provost and Chief of Staff
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Penn State is conducting a national search for a new, high-level administrative position. The new senior vice provost and chief of staff, who will will “serve as an adviser and […]
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Penn State Dining to Open Kosher Deli on Campus This Fall
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Nosh Kosher Deli, Penn State Dining’s newest addition at the University Park campus, will open its doors for the 2025 fall semester in the North Food District at Warnock Commons. […]
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New Hazing Charge Filed Against Suspended Penn State Fraternity
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A Penn State fraternity where two members were already charged with physically and mentally abusing pledges is now facing an organizational criminal charge. The Lambda Lambda chapter of Phi Beta […]
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Lawsuit Claims Penn State Employee Faced Retaliation After Reporting Alleged Waste of More Than $500K
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A Penn State employee’s lawsuit filed last week against the university alleges he has been subjected to retaliation after reporting a conference was mismanaged and wasted hundreds of thousands of […]
