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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Karen Winterich, whose sustainable consumer behavior course has engaged many students, was named a distinguished professor at Penn State Smeal College of Business. Her pioneering research on green marketing continues to inspire future leaders in sustainable business. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Votes launched Ballot Buddies today to boost student voter participation. The program offers flexible, one-hour weekly volunteer training on campus to share nonpartisan voting guidance and registration details. Penn State
- ➤ Transportation Services at Penn State reminds all bicycle riders that bikes must be registered and display a valid sticker while being locked only to designated racks. In-person assistance is offered at the HUB-Robeson Center (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 19) to answer questions about tagging and parking. Penn State
- ➤ The Schreyer Honors College Student Council will host an autoimmune disease panel on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium at the HUB Robeson Center, where students and professionals will share tips on managing chronic conditions (food is provided and registration is required). Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State ASME will host its combat robotics tournament on April 11 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Engineering Quad Lawn, where 12 teams from seven campus organizations will showcase innovative robot designs and offer free pizza before matches (indoors if rain). Penn State
- ➤ Nobel laureate Andrea Ghez will deliver two Marker Lectures at Penn State University Park on March 31 at 7 p.m. and April 1 at 3:45 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium and 538 Davey Laboratory — free and open to the public. Penn State
- ➤ Four Penn State researchers received Sanofi’s iDEA-TECH Award — a $150,000 grant for projects using digital tools and AI to track diseases like Alzheimer’s. The one-year award will allow teams to work closely with Sanofi on advanced research. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers demonstrated that RhizoSorb (a patented soil additive) used with poultry litter on no-till corn fields reduced water-extractable phosphorus by 26% to 53% at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center. Further research will confirm if the additive can lower runoff. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After its first loss to Princeton on Sunday, the Penn State women's lacrosse team dropped from 18th to No. 21 in the IWLCA poll — and will face No. 6 Michigan on Sunday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State Men's Volleyball player Ryan Merk was named the EIVA Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Mar. 16. The redshirt senior earned the honor with standout digs against Pepperdine and USC, marking his seventh career award and his third this season. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State wrestlers have set a school record with seven No. 1 seeds after winning the Big Ten Championships & will now compete in the NCAA tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Thursday, Mar. 19. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey remains at No. 10 in the USCHO poll after a win over Minnesota and a loss to Michigan at the Big Ten Tournament — the team will await the NCAA Tournament selection show on Sunday, Mar. 22. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men's lacrosse remains ranked No. 9 in the Inside Lacrosse poll for the second consecutive week despite a loss to North Carolina and a win over Cornell. The Nittany Lions will host ranked Maryland on Saturday, March 21 (at Panzer Stadium). Onward State
- ➤ Recent state tournaments featured several wrestlers with Penn State ties competing in Indiana, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, including State College's James Whitbred who finished fifth in the PIAA. Future commitments earned titles and top finishes as wrestlers built promising resumes ahead of their next seasons. Daily Collegian
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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