Newly rebranded research integrity program offers expanded resources
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The Scholarship and Research Integrity Program will now be known as the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Program. RECR will expand its offerings for research ethics compliance and asks graduate programs to submit an updated RECR Plan.
Penn State announces non-tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2026
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Penn State has announced non-tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2026.
Penn State announces tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2026
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Penn State has announced academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2026.
$1.3M NSF grant to expand statewide cyberinfrastructure for researchers
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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences, in collaboration with five other institutions in Pennsylvania, received a two-year, $1.3 million U.S. National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure (NSF CC*) award to build upon prior efforts to expand the foundation for a statewide network that transforms science-driven research and education at under-resourced or non-research institutions of higher education.
PA State Data Center to host Data User Conference on June 4
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Data users from across the commonwealth are set to gather at Penn State Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania State Data Center's annual Pennsylvania Data User Conference on June 4. Registration is now open.
U.S. Geological Survey grant to fund ag study of PFAS in small watersheds
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Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have received a grant of nearly $309,000 from the U.S. Geological Survey, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, to study the movement and impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in small agricultural watersheds across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Leadership insights: Provost Sotiropoulos on AI, doctoral education and the land-grant mission
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In a recent op-ed, Executive Vice President and Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos shares his thoughts about the impact of AI on doctoral education and how those changes could shape Penn State’s land-grant mission.
Harrisburg students awarded for 2026 capstone projects
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Outstanding student projects were recognized during the Penn State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Capstone Design Conference held April 24.
Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses
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The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program continues to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of research spaces. The 2025–26 cohort included 20 labs spanning multiple colleges, with seven labs recertifying after participating in the program’s inaugural 2022–23 cohort. The program supports research teams in adopting sustainable practices without compromising scientific discovery, with participation remaining free to all labs.
Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 10th: Is that Teflon in your food and water?
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Is that Teflon in your food and water? Good for eggs, maybe, but probably not for you! with Dr. Faith Kibuye, Penn State University On Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 10th, 5-6 PM on KSQD Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—commonly known as PFASs and "forever chemicals"—have become
Undergraduate Exhibition featured work of more than 300 students
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Penn State undergraduate researchers made the 2026 Undergraduate Exhibition one of the biggest events in recent years, with more than 330 total presenters.
Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners
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Penn State Sustainability has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual awards. These accolades, including the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award and the Student Sustainability Advisory Council Tree Award, commend the extraordinary contributions of students in spearheading sustainability initiatives.