State College
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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at the Bryce Jordan Center, THON 2026 held a pre-event press conference where Executive Director Ben Roitman and Four Diamonds executives outlined enhanced theme hours and all-arena experiences to support dancers and spectators in battling childhood cancer. Onward State
- ➤ Housing Transitions hosted (unmanned) pop-up pantry on Friday, Feb. 13 at its State College location in partnership with Centre Helps and Youth Service Bureau to offer free food, clothing and basics to those in need (no questions asked). Local nonprofits welcomed donations and encouraged community support as supplies continued arriving. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chad Hanna, a Penn State professor of physics and astronomy, was named distinguished professor for his leadership in gravitational wave research with LIGO. He is one of 14 faculty honored this year. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's College of the Liberal Arts launched its year-long 'Moments of Change: Fragmentation' theme to study how society disconnects, starting with a lecture on Feb. 25 (062 Willard Building) on the fall of the Roman Empire and another on April 15 discussing academic freedom; events continue through spring. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Board approved an $80M renovation on Pollock Halls, with work on Hiester and Shulze halls set to begin in May at University Park campus. The project upgrades building systems + ADA access, preserves bed count, and will finish in July. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State has launched a new undergraduate major in sustainability, society and environmental geography to train students in environmental policy, planning and equity. The program is available through the 2+2 model at University Park and aligns coursework with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 30, Penn State men’s hockey recorded an 11-4 win over Ohio State at Pegula Ice Arena with freshman Gavin McKenna setting records for assists and points + tying the team record for game goals. Defenseman Nick Fascia left with an injury during the match. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State wrestling blanked Princeton 50-0 in the final dual meet Friday night at Rec Hall. The undefeated team capped a strong regular season and honored injured junior Aaron Nagao during Senior Night, with postseason play set for March 7-8 at the Bryce Jordan Center. StateCollege.com
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball showdown between two powerhouse teams.
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Tipa Tipo with El Combo Del Valle
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience a fresh blend of 70s soft rock and Latin rhythms with Tipa Tipo's tropical yacht rock en español.
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LaMP Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique fusion of sounds from drummer Russ Lawton, organist Ray Paczkowski, and guitarist Scott Metzger.
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America at 250 Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Nittany Valley Symphony — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate a diverse musical heritage with American masterpieces across genres.
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2026 Penn State Bass Expo
March 20-21 — Penn State School of Music — Free entry — Celebrate double bass artistry with guest musicians and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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The Shawshank Redemption Screening
8:00-9:31 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story of hope and friendship within the confines of a prison.
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