State College
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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FedEx will close its longtime shipping center at 2175 Fox Hill Road in Benner Township on May 4 as part of its Network 2.0 overhaul. Customers may still drop off packages at the Print and Ship Center on 1894 N. Atherton St while Penn State awaits formal lease termination notice. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 20th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow will be held March 28–29 at the C3 Sports Complex in State College — free admission offers Native dance, vendors, and traditional foods while honoring veterans and celebrating American Indian culture. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology is hosting a hybrid Artificial Intelligence Week from April 13 to 17 for faculty and staff. The event will feature a speaker series, hands-on labs, and panels to explore ways AI can improve teaching and creative practices. Penn State
- ➤ Registration is open for the Schreyer Conference on Teaching and Learning on March 24 via Zoom — the theme is 'Grading Differently' with keynote speaker Robert Talbert and panel discussions featuring faculty and students. Members of the Penn State community should register by March 22. Penn State
- ➤ A Penn State aerospace engineering team was named a stage-two winner for its Emergency Response Flyer in the global GoAERO contest. The team will receive funding to build its unmanned aerial vehicle for a 2027 Final Fly Off at NASA Ames Research Center. Penn State
- ➤ The Propel Penn State Seed Fund announced its first investment as it invested $50,000 on a convertible note in State College startup X-Hab 3D (an innovator in automated 3D printed infrastructure). Student analysts played a key role in the selection process. Penn State
- ➤ Graduate and professional students may vote online for GPSA’s 2026-27 Assembly until March 16 at 5 p.m. (voting covers executive board and student caucus delegate roles), with results announced later that day and the next Assembly meeting scheduled for March 18. Penn State
- ➤ Doctoral student Qian Zhang was awarded the Nico van Wingen Memorial Graduate Fellowship by the Society of Petroleum Engineers Foundation — a $5,000-per-year award for up to four years to support her research on unconventional reservoirs and CO2 injection to lower greenhouse gases. Penn State
- ➤ Gretchen Watkins, board director at The Mosaic Company and ex-Shell USA president, will give the 2026 G. Albert Shoemaker Lecture at 4 p.m. Friday, April 10 at 22 Deike Building and on Zoom. A free reception starts at 3 p.m. in the Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women’s lacrosse beat Colgate 20-8 in a dominant game as Delaney Radin tied a school record with eight assists, helping the Nittany Lions secure their seventh win in a row. The team will travel to face San Diego State at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey will face Mercyhurst in the AHA Championship at Pegula Ice Arena at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Nittany Lions swept Syracuse in the semifinals and will aim for a NCAA tournament spot (renewing a storied rivalry). Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's hockey earned nine All-AHA selections and tied the program record with four First Team honorees, with key contributions from Tessa Janecke and Grace Outwater. The team will host Mercyhurst at 2 p.m. Saturday to contest the AHA title. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men’s basketball lost to Ohio State 94-62 in its final home game on Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions will close out the regular season with their next game on Sunday, Mar. 8 at Jersey Mike’s Arena, broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State football offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh will miss spring ball after undergoing an unspecified medical procedure while he gears up for preseason training camp (linebacker Tony Rojas, tight end Andrew Rappleyea, and quarterback Rocco Becht are also recovering from injuries). Onward State
- ➤ After competing internationally last month at the Winter Olympics, former Penn State women's hockey players Tessa Janecke, Nicole Hall and Matilde Fantin will be honored today during the men's game against Wisconsin with a ceremonial puck drop + autograph session. Daily Collegian
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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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Better Than Ezra Live
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket limit: 10 per customer — Experience legendary rock music with Better Than Ezra's engaging performance.
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Crafts & Cocktails at The Rivet
This adults-only, station-based evening gives you a punch card to enjoy craft activities *and* craft cocktails and mocktails. Every ticket sold supports STEM and maker programs for our community, so get your ticket (3/25 or 5/6) and let's craft for a cause!
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Peppa Pig Live - My First Concert
6-7 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Ticket prices vary — Engage with Peppa Pig and family in a delightful introduction to orchestral music for young children.
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Bab L'Bluz Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the soulful blend of Franco-Moroccan music with Bab L'Bluz's captivating Gnawa beats.
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