A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech
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In this video, join President Neeli Bendapudi as she visits students in the College of Agricultural Sciences to learn about an experiential learning experience that is connecting students with a hands-on opportunity in sustainable farming. Watch the video for a behind-the-scenes look at this unique student opportunity.
Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences
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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences has awarded 20 fellowships to University faculty through its Faculty Upskilling Fellowships in artificial intelligence or quantum sciences. Selected faculty are spread across eight colleges, 17 departments and three Penn State campuses: University Park, Beaver and Hershey.
Penn State Berks Sustainability Council to sponsor Sustainability Expo
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Penn State Berks will host the third annual Sustainability Expo: "Connecting Campus and Community, From Silos to Synergy," sponsored by the Penn State Berks Sustainability Council, on Monday, Dec. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center Lobby. The event is free and open to the public.
Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, such as the human body or common household items, paving the way for more precise health monitoring or household automation.
After 12 years as MRI director, Clive Randall to step down
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After more than a decade as director of the Materials Research Institute at Penn State, Clive Randall, Evan Pugh University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, will step down to refocus his efforts to teaching and research. He will remain on as director through the summer of 2026 to help guide the transition.
Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk
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Eating up to 2.5 ounces per day of lean beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may be heart healthy, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State.
Impact through innovation: PennTAP’s 60-year legacy empowering Pa. businesses
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For six decades, the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program has been a catalyst for economic growth, environmental stewardship and technological advancement across Pennsylvania. Reflecting on its 60th year, PennTAP is celebrating growing statewide impact and a leadership role in one of Pennsylvania’s most significant grant programs.
Penn State ranks 4th in the US in 2026 QS sustainability rankings
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Penn State tied for No. 4 among 240 ranked universities in the U.S. in the “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability” for 2026, released Nov. 18. Internationally, the University ranked No. 21 out of 2,002 participating institutions worldwide. The rankings provide a framework to show how universities are taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges, according to international rankings organization Quacquarelli Symonds.
Extensive studio updates improve weather broadcasting experience for students
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Studios in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science recently underwent extensive upgrades thanks to Ray Ban and his wife, Nancy Ban. That's welcome news for students, faculty and staff, who use the newly named Ban Family Studios for the weather feature broadcast "Weather World" and other weather-related features.
Penn State delegation strengthens global partnerships during trip to Kazakhstan
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A Penn State delegation, led by College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Troy Ott, recently took part in high-level meetings and collaborative activities in Kazakhstan — the world’s ninth-largest country — to strengthen academic, research and international partnerships.
'Seed to Supper': Tackling food insecurity, one garden at a time
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Penn State Extension’s Master Gardener "Seed to Supper" program is working to address food insecurity in Pennsylvania, one garden at a time. As Penn State celebrates its 11th GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, program leaders are inviting community members to support this effort to expand food access across Pennsylvania. The program teaches adults across the state how to grow their own vegetables on a budget.
$1.5M grant to develop advanced digital casting of manufacturing components
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America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing have awarded a team led by Guha Manogharan, associate professor of mechanical engineering and co-director of the Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition at Penn State, $1.5 million to leverage the digital nature of additive manufacturing in traditional casting of metal components for machinery and vehicles.