Good morning, State College.

Accomplished poet Danielle Rye will offer a reading and Q&A session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 in 102 Burrowes Building (Grucci Room) on the Penn State campus.

Hosted by the Creative Writing Program in English, the event will showcase her latest work.

Kyle Sebelin, a Penn State Paterno Fellow majoring in history and sociology, credits his professors and campus leadership roles with shaping his plan to attend Drexel Law School for a future legal career.

He continues to serve his community and aims to give back through scholarship support.

Counseling and Psychological Services partnered with the School of Visual Arts to replace old stock images with 10 student artworks, including 'Special Recipe' by Zennia Gao, at its offices.

The project began in Oct. 2025 and finished in Jan. 2026, creating a calming, welcoming space for visitors & students.

The People of Penn State podcast returns with a new season featuring alum meteorologist Cheryl Nelson, who shared her journey from Penn State to national broadcast news & her work in disaster preparedness.

The episode offers insights from her field experiences and recent initiatives.

Delta High School senior Connor Hill won first place in the national Regeneron Science Talent Search on Tuesday, Mar.

10 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. He will use his $250K prize toward his college education (studying math).

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi testified before the House Appropriations Committee on March 11 about public funding helping to keep tuition low and support programs that train future workers in our community.

Penn State softball beat Oregon State 3-1 on Thursday thanks to key defensive errors and timely hitting that snapped a two-game losing streak.

The team will face Oregon in its first Big Ten match on Friday, Mar. 13 — 9 p.m. eastern time.

Penn State football released jersey numbers for new transfers, freshmen, and returning players on the team roster.

The update, posted on the team website, assigns numbers to key players for the 2026 season (including starting running back Carson Hansen) and follows head coach Matt Campbell’s recent hiring.

Penn State senior forward Tessa Janecke was named a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, highlighting her standout performance with the women’s hockey team.

Penn State’s hockey team beat Minnesota 6-2 in a Big Ten tournament elimination game last Wednesday at Pegula Ice Arena, advancing to Saturday’s semifinal against Michigan.

Seven Penn State wrestlers won top NCAA seeds after securing Big Ten titles and will compete at the national tournament starting March 19 in Cleveland (Rocket Arena).

They hope to secure a fifth national title.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Maurice Louca 'Fera' Quartet Live

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $22 GA / $12 Students — Experience the intricate and hypnotic sounds of Maurice Louca's Fera in a captivating live performance.

Tauren Wells Concert

7-10 p.m. — C3 Sports — Tickets available — Experience the uplifting vibes of Tauren Wells on the Take It All Back Tour with special guests.

Alex Harding and Lucian Ban Duo

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience a night of soulful blues with the talented duo Alex Harding and Lucian Ban.