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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New York-based Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has become majority owner of Happy Valley Casino at the Nittany Mall in College Township after finalizing a framework agreement with SC Gaming LLC. The 94,000 sqft facility is slated to open this spring, aiming to boost local job opportunities + economic growth. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Dickinson Law’s Dean Danielle M. Conway was elected president of the Association of American Law Schools on Jan. 9 in New Orleans. She will now guide the organization during her one-year term, with a 2027 annual meeting (theme: Emancipate. Academic. Freedom) scheduled in New York City. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College will host A Conversation with Ayesha Rascoe on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall at University Park — the student-led event will include a Q&A, book signing, and dessert reception and is free with a livestream option. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State named Jay E. Davenport as vice president of development and alumni relations to lead a new $67 million fundraising campaign starting March 1. The university also created a new Division of External Affairs to unite strategic communications, government relations, outreach and corporate engagement. StateCollege.com
- ➤ On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Penn State World Campus held a Military Honor Cord ceremony in University Park, recognizing veteran and military students with honor cords presented by Allan Sonsteby. Students including Armand Gjeka (Army Reserve), Justin Harr (Army), Reggie Oliver (Army) and John Thiers (Navy) were honored. Penn State
- ➤ Xingjie Ni, an associate professor of electrical engineering at Penn State, was elected a 2026 fellow of Optica — an international society that honors exceptional contributions in optics and photonics. His pioneering work in metasurfaces and nanophotonics drives improvements in imaging and sensing. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State postdoc David Zhang earned the American Vacuum Society’s Thin Film Division Distinguished Technologist Award for growing ultra-pure chalcogenide materials. He works with the Two-Dimensional Crystal Consortium (2DCC) in a lab led by Professor Stephanie Law to advance future electronics. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Christos Argyropoulos was named IEEE Fellow for his work on electromagnetic research in metamaterials and nanophotonics. His recognition reflects the honor bestowed annually on fewer than 0.1% of IEEE members. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute announced its BERD (Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design) Research Methods Seminar Series for spring. The virtual lectures from 2 to 3 p.m. will cover topics like mediation models, decision-making, mixed methods, semiparametric estimation, and deep learning starting Feb. 2 in University Park. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State finalized its 2026 offensive coaching staff on Thursday night with the hiring of running backs coach Savon Huggins, joining offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and other new coaches with deep regional ties (adding fresh energy to the squad). StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State football hired Northwestern defensive line coach Christian Smith as a defensive assistant to coach edge rushers. Smith, honored in the American Football Coaches Association 35 under 35 and a key coach in South Dakota State's national title run, will join the Nittany Lions' staff. Onward State
- ➤ Former Texas State interior offensive lineman Brock Riker announced his transfer to Penn State football, bringing three years of eligibility and joining five other linemen in the transfer portal cycle. He will add depth to the Nittany Lions front line. Onward State
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UCLA Bruins vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Basketball
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting clash of two powerhouse college basketball teams.
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Skorts Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket prices available — Enjoy live music featuring SKORTS and their catchy tunes.
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Anna Pearl Performance
6-8 p.m. — The Lodge at Tussey Mountain — Tickets available — Enjoy an intimate evening of music with local singer/songwriter Anna Pearl.
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Big Lazy Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience two decades of noir and twang music from New York's underground scene.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions Women's Basketball
6-9 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown between the Gophers and Nittany Lions.
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Jason Aldean Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring night of country music with Jason Aldean and Nate Smith.
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans
1-10 p.m. — West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Nittany Lions as they take on the Spartans in a thrilling college football matchup.
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TWEN w/ Dogwood Tales and Euphoria Again
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check out an emotional alt-country band from Virginia inspired by the Shenandoah Valley.
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