Penn State ranks 17th among US publics, top 5% globally in THE World University Rankings
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Penn State rose 22 places to tie for No. 100 in the world in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 5% globally among 2,092 ranked institutions. In addition, Penn State rose four places to No. 38 among all U.S. universities and ranked No. 17 among U.S. public institutions. Penn State was the top-ranked public university in Pennsylvania.
Webinar to focus on subdivision and land development regulation in Pennsylvania
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Subdivision and land development ordinances are the most common land-use regulations administered by local municipalities. To help local officials and citizens gain a better understanding of these ordinances, Penn State Extension will offer a webinar titled “Subdivision and Land Development Regulation in Pennsylvania.” The session will be offered twice: from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Adding fall blooming plants may help both managed and wild bees in cities
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Honey bees are not native to the U.S., leading to concerns that managed honey bee populations might negatively impact wild bees. However, a Penn State research team found that of the 33 genera of native bees studied, only a small number seemed to be negatively affected by the presence of honey bees.
Geography 'Coffee Hour' lecture series continues with Oct. 11 talk by Anne Bonds
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The Penn State Department of Geography will continue its fall 2024 "Coffee Hour" lecture series with a talk by Anne Bonds, professor of geography and urban studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
University-wide call to submit activities to the Community Impact Map by Oct. 15
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All campuses, colleges and other Penn State units are invited to submit activities to the Penn State Community Impact Map by Oct. 15 to be part of the map when it officially launches later this fall.
12 Penn State faculty receive U.S. Fulbright Scholar Awards for 2024-25 year
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Twelve Penn State faculty members received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2024-25 academic year, according to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. An additional four faculty members have been named Fulbright Specialist Award recipients.
ICDS Day seeks to amplify synergy for interdisciplinary research opportunities
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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences is hosting their annual event that aims to bring together faculty, students and industry professionals to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, ICDS Day MMXXIV: Shaping the Future of Penn State's Digital Research, on Oct. 23.
USDA to fund analysis of how U.S. businesses approach decarbonization
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A team of researchers, led by two Penn State agricultural economists, will receive $650,000 over three years to study why, how and where U.S. businesses are developing and adopting renewable energy sources — a process known as decarbonization — and how these decisions could affect rural communities.
$1.5M NSF grant to launch AI-designed biosensor research project
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To enhance biosensor development via artificial intelligence and offer STEM education opportunities to K-12 students from underserved communities, the U.S. National Science Foundation recently awarded researchers at Penn State a three-year, $1.5 million grant.
Andrew Read to host town hall focused on Penn State’s research enterprise
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The Penn State community is invited to attend an upcoming town hall conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read and other leaders on Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Atmospheric, climate researcher named IEE 'Person of the Year'
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Kenneth Davis, a professor of atmospheric and climate science in the Penn College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has been named the Institute of Energy and the Environment's Person of the Year for 2024. He was selected from nominations submitted by the Penn State community.
Stuckeman School to host Centerbrook architects for Oct. 9 lecture
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The Stuckeman School is hosting two principals of Centerbrook Architects, a collaborative firm based in Connecticut, for a lecture at 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the Stuckeman Family Building Jury Space.