Recent News
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 17
Penn State Berks professor honored with Global Lifetime Achievement Award
After committing to 17 years of global service projects, Penn State Berks Professor of Agricultural Sciences Janelle Larson has been recognized for the impact she has made with the Penn State Global Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional achievement towards furthering the global vision of of the University.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 16
Students explore language and culture during trip to Spain and Italy
A group of Penn State students explored the connections between language, culture and identity during a two-week embedded program in Spain and Italy. Through hands-on experiences, cultural immersion, and faculty-led learning, students gained a deeper understanding of global communication — and of themselves.
Date Posted:
Monday, July 14
Measuring how – and where – Antarctic ice is cracking with new data tool
To better understand processes driving change in Antarctic ice shelves, a team led by researchers at Penn State developed a new method to evaluate cracks that destabilize the shelves and accelerate ice losses.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 9
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 7
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Date Posted:
Monday, July 7
Science, art and action: Páramos 2025 Symposium ignites global collaboration
In early June, Bogotá, Colombia, became the center of global páramo research as faculty and students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences joined forces with international partners to host the landmark Páramos 2025 Symposium.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 2
Mechanical engineering grad student selected as Fulbright scholar for Chile
Sarah Chekan, a master’s student in mechanical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was selected for the 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Student Research/Study Program. She will conduct research within the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering on integrating renewable energy into existing power grids in Chile.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, July 1
Ukrainian scholars reconnect during virtual reunion hosted by Penn State
As Ukraine works to secure its agricultural future, a growing network of Ukrainian scholars, past and present, recently reconnected virtually to share progress, explore collaboration, and strengthen ties between Penn State and Ukrainian institutions.
Date Posted:
Monday, June 30
EMS faculty members earn National Academies US-African Frontiers Fellowships
Two faculty members in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences have been awarded the prestigious U.S.-Africa Frontiers Fellowships by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to build high-impact research collaboration and strengthen capacity building with African scientists. In addition, three African scientists will be visiting Penn State.
Date Posted:
Friday, June 27
Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — June 26
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Date Posted:
Thursday, June 26
Penn State College of Ag Sciences names Harbaugh Scholars for 2025
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded funding to six faculty members across three teams to support the development of innovative curricula through the college's Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship
Diana Lopez, a psychology major and first-generation student at Penn State, is using her experiences to mentor others through the Chaiken Center, while gaining hands-on experience through research, study abroad and volunteer work that supports her goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Her journey reflects the impact of mentorship, campus resources and global opportunities in shaping her academic and career path.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
Penn State students break down global issues through educational immersions
Future agricultural science teachers studying in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Idaho and at 1890s land-grant universities, taught in classrooms across the country as part of the fourth cohort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-supported Global Orientation to Agricultural Learning, or GOALs, program.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
