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The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State became the state's only land-grant university in 1863. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education offered through resident instruction and online delivery. The University Park campus has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies", a publicly funded university considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League. Penn State is one of the leading research universities in the United States, ranking 22nd in total research expenditures (at $1.034 billion) and boasting 12 top-ten rankings, trailing only Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan and MIT. Penn State is consistently a top producer of Fulbright Scholars and has also produced numerous Rhodes Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows and MacArthur Fellows.

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Heather Grab named Lorenzo L. Langstroth Early Career Professor in Entomology

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By Katie Bohn
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Heather Grab, assistant professor of entomology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been awarded the Lorenzo L. Langstroth Early Career Professorship in Entomology. The professorship was created in honor of Lorenzo L.
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Penn State professor Katherine Zipp honored with faculty mentor award

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By Katie Bohn
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
Katherine Zipp, left, associate professor of environmental and resource economics in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award for postdoctoral scholars from the Penn State Postdoctoral Society.
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Penn State students explore cross-cultural psychology through Costa Rica program

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By Kathy Swidwa
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — This summer, a group of Penn State students explored cross-cultural psychology firsthand through "San José, Costa Rica: Psychology and Culture," one of 14 faculty-led education abroad programs housed in the College of the Liberal Arts this summer.
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College of Arts and Architecture postdoc receives postdoctoral scholar award

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By Leon Valsechi
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Wanjiru Kareithi, a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Office of Access and Equity (OAE), has been honored by the Penn State Postdoctoral Society with the 2026 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award in Arts, Humanities and Education for her research and work centered on equitable and inclusive leadership. Kareithi is an educator, researcher and strategist with expertise in law, policy and cross-sector partnerships.
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Berkey Creamery flavor contest to celebrate one millionth degree at Penn State

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By Amy Duke
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State is celebrating a milestone as the University prepares to award its one millionth degree in August. As part of the celebration, the Penn State Berkey Creamery is inviting the Penn State community, alumni and friends to help choose the name of a limited-time commemorative ice cream flavor. The five finalists are One Milla Vanilla Bean, One Million Scholars Chip, Million Strong Strawberry, Millionth Degree Mint Nittany and One Mil Grilled Stickies.
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Rates announced for 2026-27 Student Health Insurance Plan

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By Jenna Lewis
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has announced student insurance rates for the 2026-27 academic year. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Penn State, provided through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, continues to offer a comprehensive health insurance option for students without adequate coverage and meets the mandatory insurance requirement. SHIP for Penn State is offered by the University as a voluntary health insurance option for students who do not have existing coverage.
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Leonhard Center hosts three-day AI-TELL Academy faculty workshop

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By Tucker Leighty-Phillips
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education hosted a three-day faculty summer academy on effective use of artificial intelligence in the engineering classroom from June 2-4. The AI academy, Artificial Intelligence for Teaching Excellence and Lifelong Learning (AI-TELL), was held for a cohort of faculty across the College of Engineering and focused on navigating the evolving landscape of teaching and learning in the age of artificial intelligence.
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From gentle giants to miniature horses: Ag Progress Days equine events planned

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By Amy Duke
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
Visitors can attend demonstrations and interact with Penn State equine science faculty and staff to learn about horse health and care during the Equine Experience at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Saddle up for the Equine Experience at Penn State’s 2026 Ag Progress Days and don’t miss crowd-favorite demonstrations for everyone from casual spectators to avid horse enthusiasts. During the three-day event, Aug.
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Fourteen interdisciplinary research teams receive 2026 IEE seed grants

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By Kevin Sliman
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
Institute of Energy and the Environment Institute of Energy and the Environment's program supports basic and applied research that lays the groundwork to pursue external funding Fourteen interdisciplinary research teams have received funding through the Institute of Energy and the Environment’s (IEE) 2026 Seed Grant Program. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Fourteen interdisciplinary research teams have received funding through the Institute of Energy and the Environment’s (IEE) 2026 Seed Grant Program.
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Engineering undergrads win award for Roblox media literacy game at LA Hacks

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By Tucker Leighty-Phillips
| The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A team of Penn State undergraduate students received an honorable mention at the LA Hacks 2026 hackathon competition for a Roblox-based game that helps players build media literacy skills.
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