Good morning, State College.

First Friday returns to downtown State College on April 3.

The community event organized by the Downtown State College Improvement District will offer art receptions, shopping specials, live music and food deals at various local venues.

On Tuesday, County Commissioners honored Centre County PAWS for rescuing 43 dogs (including three litters) from a local home and approved a $1,000 donation to cover medical and emergency costs; community donations have added thousands more to support the shelter.

Four graduate students won awards at the Penn State Three Minute Thesis Competition on March 28 at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus.

First place winner Julia Ho will advance to a regional contest among top students (highlighting innovations in research).

The Penn State Board of Trustees announced that tuition will drop by $388 for in-state and $438 for out-of-state students beginning July 1 at University Park & commonwealth campuses.

The decision follows underperforming athletic results and aims to ease costs for students.

Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences mourns the loss of John Dutton, a longtime meteorology professor and dean emeritus who died Feb.

13 at age 89. The college will host a symposium + luncheon and an event on May 2 + at the Nittany Lion Inn on campus.

Candidates for the University Park Undergraduate Association debated on Monday, Mar.

30 at the HUB-Robeson Center – they shared plans to boost connectivity and access to food, housing and mental health services while aiming to enhance the overall student experience. Students can vote digitally today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Professor Robert Roth of UW-Madison will deliver a mapping talk at noon Friday, Apr.

10 in 401 Steidle Building at Penn State, discussing collaborative mapping workshops & community engagement strategies. The presentation as part of the spring Coffee Hour series will also be available via Zoom.

Penn State Football spring ball has focused on teaching and communication since practice started at Holuba Hall.

Head coach Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn (former NFL coach) have stressed clear instructions and drills to build team alignment for success in upcoming games.

State College boys lacrosse beat Cedar Cliff 21 to 0 on Tuesday, with Trey Combs and Charlie Ladrido leading the win (combing for eight goals and five assists) as the team also excelled in faceoffs.

Penn State men's volleyball moved up two spots to No. 15 in the AVCA polls after winning three key matches against No. 16 Ohio State & No. 19 NJIT.

The Nittany Lions will play a two-game series in Charleston, West Virginia, starting Friday, April 3.

After Penn State’s fourth spring practice, head coach Matt Campbell met Tuesday in the Lasch Building to outline his approach of building relationships with recruits plus noted that transfer Connor Barry is emerging as a surprise in the quarterback room while starters recover.

Penn State’s recruiting class gained a boost when three-star cornerback Zachary Gleason Jr. committed on Tuesday; he attends Central Catholic in Pittsburgh—an early pick that strengthens the Nittany Lions roster.

Penn State men’s hockey alternate captain Aiden Fink signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Nashville Predators and is expected to join the Milwaukee Admirals for the rest of the season, keeping his entry-level contract option for next season & allowing the possibility to return to Happy Valley.

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.

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.

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.

Beginner Line Dancing Night

7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 — Learn and enjoy various line dances in a fun, interactive setting.

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.

Boyscott

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $14 — Enjoy a night of dreamy indie rock with surfy guitar hooks from Boyscott.

Anna Pearl Belinda Live

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Tickets available — Celebrate Taurus Season with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing original music.