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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 40 dogs rescued from a Spring Township home for their abuse are showing signs of recovery at PAWS Animal Shelter, where efforts include spaying, neutering + microchipping and Centre County Commissioners donated $1000 to support their care while officials continue investigating charges. ABC 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Diane Porter is set to open Valley View Veterinary Care at 2836 Earlystown Road in Centre Hall after an April 1 move-in (the clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a grand opening is planned for the coming weeks). StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Area residents can register online for a Centre County Reads event featuring bestselling author Eileen Garvin and Penn State’s Amanda Leigh Passmore-Ott at Schlow Centre Region Library (registration required). The moderated discussion with audience Q&A will include insights on Garvin’s work and her upcoming novel Bumblebee Season. Downtown State College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Blue and White Society will host PS I Heart U Week (April 6 to 10) at University Park, featuring a HUB-Robeson Center carnival, Old Main Open House, Dollar Dog Night, yoga on the Hintz Family Alumni Center lawn, and perks. Students can join or renew at info tables starting April 6. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State scientists led by Professor Cui-Zu Chang revealed that removing excess iron atoms makes iron telluride superconductive. Their work, detailed in two papers in Nature, shows how tellurium vapor creates zero-resistance electricity flow and a tunable quantum pattern (a moiré superlattice) at Penn State. Penn State
- ➤ On March 31, 2026, the College of Liberal Arts held its third annual Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture at the Hintz Family Alumni Center where Olympic medalist Chamique Holdsclaw, a mental health advocate, discussed her journey and the importance of mental wellness, prompting conversations among students, faculty, and community leaders. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will offer a community engagement course this fall that lets students work with Spanish-speaking farmworkers on local dairy farms. The course meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. with registration closing on April 15. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State received a $700,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to launch its five-year CBL WISe Initiative for women STEM faculty—nominations for professorships are accepted through April 10 to bolster mentoring and leadership efforts. Penn State
- ➤ Emmanuel Kraft will serve as the Liberal Arts college marshal at the spring commencement at Bryce Jordan Center on May 9 at 5 p.m. A Schreyer Scholar (recognized for academic achievements) will remain in State College while joining Team Pennsylvania this summer. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tides Inc. in State College received a $250,000 gift from the Ed and Charlene Friedman Charitable Trust—an investment to expand grief counseling for children and families. The nonprofit will use the funding to open a new office, hire a licensed counselor, and enhance existing services. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Lady Lions center Gracie Merkle announced Wednesday that she is entering the transfer portal for the third time and has one year of eligibility left; she averaged 19.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in a standout season. Onward State
- ➤ Coach Jake Waters adjusts Penn State’s quarterback room as spring practices continue at the Lasch Building, with five new faces joining the team. Injured players such as Rocco Becht and Alex Manske assist in practice+ transfer Connor Barry and freshmen quarterbacks also use virtual reality training to build skills. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Former star Kelly Mazzante has been hired as an assistant coach for Penn State Women's Basketball at Happy Valley. She set team records as a player and will work with head coach Tanisha Wright to help build the program. StateCollege.com
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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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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.
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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.
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Lucy Kaplansky Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich folk sounds of New York City artist Lucy Kaplansky.
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