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06/16/2026

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06/16/2026

Penn State Schuylkill is helping strengthen local healthcare.

With 29 new BSN graduates from Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing entering the workforce and many staying to serve the communities they call home, the campus is building a pipeline of skilled health care professionals where they’re needed most.

https://www.psu.edu/news/schuylkill/story/classroom-community-how-penn-state-schuylkill-building-local-nursing-pipeline?

Through early clinical experiences and strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers, Penn State Schuylkill is helping build a nursing pipeline that supports local hospitals and the communities they serve.

06/15/2026

Pennsylvania’s state-related universities play a critical role in educating students, strengthening communities, and preparing the workforce.

In a joint op-ed, leaders from Penn State, Pitt, and Temple outlined why performance-based funding is an important step forward for higher education in the Commonwealth.

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An op-ed co-signed by President Neeli Bendapudi urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to approve a proposed $30 million allocation for a new performance-based funding model for Penn State, Pitt and Temple. The model ties additional state funding to metrics that prioritize strong student outcomes,....

06/11/2026

Penn State, Pitt, and Temple are calling on state lawmakers to support performance-based funding in this year’s budget.

This approach helps ensure state investments are tied to student success, workforce needs, and the long-term future of Pennsylvania.

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An op-ed co-signed by President Neeli Bendapudi urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to approve a proposed $30 million allocation for a new performance-based funding model for Penn State, Pitt and Temple. The model ties additional state funding to metrics that prioritize strong student outcomes,....

06/10/2026

Engaging student learning experiences are paramount to a Penn State education. Centre County Report is one of the best examples of this practice on display.

Congrats to the students who have made this production a valued news source within the local community and a trusted way to get on-the-job work reporting the news.

A newscast with local and national segments, touching on timely issues and offering a humanizing perspective on a couple of emotional stories, was selected as the nation’s best student-produced newscast by the Society of Professional Journalists.

06/10/2026

Chills.

A commemorative video marks the 125th anniversary of the University's alma mater, which was first performed and proclaimed as "the official song of Penn State in June 1901.

06/09/2026

Pennsylvania has an opportunity to strengthen its investment in higher education.

Leaders from Penn State, Pitt, and Temple recently came together in a joint op-ed urging state lawmakers to fund performance-based funding, a model that connects state support with outcomes that matter to students, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.

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An op-ed co-signed by President Neeli Bendapudi urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to approve a proposed $30 million allocation for a new performance-based funding model for Penn State, Pitt and Temple. The model ties additional state funding to metrics that prioritize strong student outcomes,....

06/08/2026

A beautiful day in the neighborhood to connect over the science of connections.

Blake Colaianne, a researcher from Penn State's Prevention Research Center, hosted an event at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State that brought together local education leaders from 10 Pittsburgh-area schools with one goal -- to get interest in a new course built around the science of human flourishing and connections.

https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/penn-state-brings-science-human-connection-pittsburgh?

Blake Colaianne, a researcher at Penn State's Prevention Research Center, hosted the first Summit on Flourishing in Adolescence at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State on May 1. The event brought together principals, teachers and counselors from 10 Pittsburgh-area high schools with one....

06/08/2026

Pennsylvania growers are facing up to 90% fruit loss across a variety of fruit, from apples to cherries.

As farmers assess the damage, Penn State Extension educators are providing consultations, management guidance, and reporting to help orchards navigate this event.

Across Pennsylvania, fruit growers are facing catastrophic losses after repeated swings between warm spring temperatures and hard freezes damaged crops already pushed into bloom. As growers assess the damage, Penn State Extension educators are providing on-farm consultations, management guidance and...

06/05/2026

A support network that grows as fast as small businesses do.

The Small Business Development Center hosted professionals from across the state for a statewide professional development event that provides hands-on learning, facility tours, and knowledge-sharing among advisors.

This year’s theme of “Impact & Innovation” focused on integrating AI into consulting practices and enhancing marketing strategies.

The Penn State Small Business Development Center recently welcomed professionals from 15 centers across Pennsylvania for the annual PASBDC Growth Summit, a statewide professional development event designed to strengthen the network’s ability to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout...