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Q&A: Why does an irregular heart beat show up 40 years early for some people?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:09:20 -0400

A study from Dawood Darbar, chair of the Penn State Department of Medicine, found how various genetic mutations interact to lead to early-onset atrial fibrillation.

Honey from continental US may be as pesticide-free as imported organic honey

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:12:37 -0400

Honey from the continental U.S. can’t currently be certified organic due to specific land requirements, but farms in the Northeast may still produce honey that is as low in pesticide residue as imported organic honeys, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State, Cornell University and Auburn University.

Center for the Performing Arts announces 2026–27 season

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:22 -0400

The Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season highlights artists rooted in six continents who represent the variety of creative, cutting edge and classical voices from around the globe.

The Medical Minute: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:04:10 -0400

Millions of young athletes get injured each year. Penn State Health sports medicine experts share practical tips to help prevent injuries and keep kids healthy, safe and in the game.

How Penn State Greater Allegheny is preparing students for career success

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Penn State Greater Allegheny is helping to strengthen the regional workforce through a reimagined internship program that prepares students for careers while building deeper partnerships with local employers.

Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF ‘programmable cloud laboratory’

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:37:00 -0400

Penn State was awarded $20 million by the U.S. National Science Foundation to lead one of 20 teams across the country over the next four years as part of the federal government’s Genesis Mission, a national effort to harness AI for scientific discovery.

Penn State scientists to lead three Genesis Mission projects

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:32:02 -0400

Three projects led by Penn State scientists are among those selected for funding under Phase I of the Genesis Mission, a historic national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy to build an integrated science discovery platform. In addition, Penn State is a partner on the Prometheus project, led by Idaho National Laboratory, which is the first Genesis Mission Phase II award recipient.

WATCH: Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

For Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati, the success of Penn State Berks is inseparable from the success of the community it serves. Drawing on the University's land-grant mission, Pyati reflects on the campus's deep roots in Berks County and the importance of building partnerships that strengthen students, communities and the region as a whole.

Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:01:31 -0400

Penn State will celebrate the 15th annual Military Appreciation Week, Nov. 7–14, honoring military service and sacrifice while commemorating the 35th anniversary of the end of Operation Desert Storm through a week of recognition and community events.

Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:20:42 -0400

Penn State and Happy Valley will welcome more than 8,000 amateur athletes and supporters from across all ages as the region will serve as the host for the 2026 State Games of America and Pennsylvania Senior Games from July 24 through Aug. 2 at regional sites, including the Pegula Ice Arena, Bryce Jordan Center and Natatorium.

Penn State trustees recap: Board approves budget, tuition for 2027-28

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:56:09 -0400

The University’s Board of Trustees finalized Penn State’s budget and tuition and housing rates for the 2027-28 fiscal year, among other actions during its meetings July 16-17 at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.

Board of Trustees approves 2027-28 budget and tuition plan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the University's 2027-28 operating budget and tuition and fees schedules during its July 17 meeting at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The approved budget freezes tuition for all Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses for a fifth consecutive year, while maintaining a balanced Education and General budget.

Board of Trustees approves housing and dining rates for 2027-28 academic year

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved housing and dining rates for the 2027-28 academic year during its meeting July 17 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Under the plan, students at University Park will experience the lowest aggregate percentage increase in the last nine years.

Student Farm and Food Systems to host annual Summer Plant Sale, July 23-24

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Penn State Student Farm and Food Systems will host its annual Summer Plant Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24, at Headhouse III of the Tyson greenhouses on Curtin Road. The annual sale, open to the Penn State community and public, will feature garden seedlings, houseplants and late-season crops.

Wildfire smoke: Campus communities should monitor conditions, follow guidelines

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:19 -0400

With the Air Quality Index in many parts of Pennsylvania hovering in unhealthy ranges due to the prevalence of fine particulate matter being produced by wildfires in Canada and Minnesota, Penn State is urging all students, faculty, staff and visitors on its campuses to monitor local conditions and follow health guidelines from state and federal agencies.

Penn State breaks fundraising records, accelerates campaign momentum

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

As Penn State prepares for the public launch of its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, donors at every level have rallied to the need for partnership and support with more than $662.7 million in new gifts during the fiscal year that ended on June 30. The total shatters the University’s past record of $563.5 million, achieved in 2024-25, and reflects commitments from almost 241,000 alumni, friends, fans, corporations and foundations, a number that is also a new record.