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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Harvatine, professor of nutritional physiology at Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been appointed to the C. Lee Rumberger and Family Chair for a five-year term — he plans to use the endowment for high-risk research that aims to boost dairy farm profitability. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State College of Arts and Architecture named Günther Vogt the 2025-26 Bracken Fellow and he will deliver his lecture 'Terra Forma: Forming Landscape' at 4 p.m. March 30 in the Stuckeman Family Building Jury Space + an exhibit accompanies his talk through April 17. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State faculty will vote on unionizing under SEIU Local 668 by mail-in ballot, with ballots mailed April 1 and due May 6. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will count ballots starting at 10 a.m. on May 13 in Harrisburg. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State launched its redesigned Military Appreciation website yesterday to offer improved access to military resources & events for veterans, service members and families. The site will feature key programs in advance of National Medal of Honor Day tomorrow. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men’s lacrosse fell to No.10 in the latest poll after a 10 to 6 win over the Terrapins, with goalie Hawkins making 14 saves (a personal best). The team will travel to Columbus to face No.8 Ohio State Sunday, Mar. 28 at 4:00 p.m. on Big Ten Plus. Onward State
- ➤ On March 21, the Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team clinched its fifth straight NCAA title at the 2026 championships in Cleveland by winning four individual titles and setting a new record with 181.5 points. Coach Sanderson is now second in NCAA history with 13 championships. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State men’s volleyball will play Ohio State tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Pittsburgh. The team hopes to bounce back after three losses in this key rivalry match. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Following their NCAA win in Cleveland, four undefeated Penn State wrestlers have been named finalists for the Dan Hodge Trophy — the winner will be announced at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 31. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State field hockey announced the hiring of Allison Bitting as Director of Field Hockey Operations on March 23. Bitting, who earned multiple accolades at Louisville and recently served as a steward with the Nittany Lion Club, holds a sport administration degree and will lead operations moving forward. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's lacrosse dropped one spot to No. 22 after a home loss to Michigan + turnovers resulted in a five-goal deficit. They will face Maryland on Sunday, March 29 in Big Ten play. Onward State
- ➤ Tanisha Wright was announced as the new head coach of Penn State women’s basketball on March 19 + she later addressed the media at Beaver Stadium to outline her plan for rebuilding the program with a personal connection to her alma mater. Daily Collegian
- ➤ After a loss to Michigan in the Big Ten semifinal, Penn State men's hockey stays at No. 10 in the USCHO poll. The team will face Minnesota Duluth at 9 p.m. Friday at MVP Arena in Albany (a win could advance their NCAA Tournament hopes). Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Penn State baseball team played a three-game Big Ten series at Purdue, losing two games despite scoring 23 runs over the weekend. They boosted their offense with an 11-run inning and 4 home runs led by Michael Anderson, though pitching woes remain a concern. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Penn State women’s gymnastics team finished 7th at Saturday’s Big Ten Championship with a 196.000 score, marking their 16th straight meet with that score or higher. They competed in Session II against Iowa, Ohio State and Maryland as their season ended with a 7-7 record. Daily Collegian
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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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Anand Wilder Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Check local listings — Experience a night of eclectic sounds featuring Anand Wilder of Yeasayer alongside The After Hours and Eesha Jadhav.
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Earth and Arbor Day Fest
5-8 p.m. — Hintz Alumni Garden — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with live music, local food vendors, and engaging activities for all ages.
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Beginner Line Dancing Night
7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 — Learn and enjoy various line dances in a fun, interactive setting.
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Jeff Dunham's Artificial Intelligence Tour
7-10 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Tickets available — Get ready to laugh out loud with renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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