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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Migration Studies Project hosts Writing in Displacement: Focus on Palestinian Writers on Friday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the HUB-Robeson Center’s Heritage Hall at Penn State; the free event offers readings and a panel discussion with advance lunch registration required (details available locally). Penn State
- ➤ Café Laura now shows a rotating exhibition of 2D artworks by 13 students from the College of Arts and Architecture thanks to a partnership with Penn State's School of Hospitality Management (supporting experiential learning). The art is displayed in the café’s dining areas and will rotate each semester. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast will record its 50th live episode featuring alum Asia Grant (a creative entrepreneur) Thursday, April 9 at Struthers Auditorium in the Smeal Business Building, with a fireside chat and networking reception following; advance registration is required. Penn State
- ➤ The College of Engineering will honor 21 alumni with two awards at the State Theatre on April 9, recognizing outstanding professional achievements and early career success in areas such as health care plus AI. This combined ceremony marks the second year of the awards event. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Autonomous Robotics Competition Club is building a safe autonomous emergency response helicopter called Soteria Emergency Response Flyer for NASA-sponsored GoAERO, a three-year competition that will end with a final fly-off in 2027. Team tests in University Park are improving its collision avoidance and sensor systems. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State researchers have developed AI-based software designed to cut cooling energy use by up to 25+ percent. The team will present their work at the IEEE ITherm conference in May and plans to integrate the technology in Harrisburg’s Alerify data center later this year. Penn State
- ➤ The 'Moral Fragmentations and Boundaries' event, coordinated by Penn State professor Daryl Cameron, will take place April 19-20 at the Innovation Hub and via Zoom. It will include keynote talks and panel discussions on ethics and social action (featuring Michael Brownstein, Matt Lindauer, and Ben Jones). Penn State
- ➤ Penn State scientists developed a new AI method to fingerprint oak-derived tannins that influence wine flavor. Tests using French, Hungarian, and American oak chips show that French oak yields the highest concentrations (ellagitannins and gallotannins). Penn State
- ➤ Four Penn State faculty elected as AAAS fellows were recognized for their strong work in science, engineering, and math. They will be honored at a forum in Washington (they will receive a certificate and a special gold and blue pin) in May. Penn State
- ➤ Several landscape architecture faculty and one graduate student from the Stuckeman School at Penn State were recognized at the CELA 2026 conference in Cincinnati today. Professor Roxi Thoren received the President’s and Outstanding Administrator Award — other faculty earned praise for their roles in accreditation revisions and service. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey forward JJ Wiebusch entered the transfer portal on Monday, Apr. 6 + his linemates Charlie Cerrato and Matt DiMarsico announced plans to turn pro, leaving the team with a significant talent gap for the upcoming season. Onward State
- ➤ Despite dropping one spot in the Inside Lacrosse Poll, Penn State women's lacrosse defeated No. 25 Ohio State 18-9 in Columbus (last Sunday) with Kelly MacKinney scoring seven goals and Sydney Manning making 12 saves; they will face Oregon at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Panzer Stadium. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey forward JJ Wiebusch (16 goals, 20 assists in 37 games) enters the transfer portal this week, joining teammates who recently signed pro contracts. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Guard Eli Rice (a redshirt junior) will enter the transfer portal today after recovering from a season-ending injury, joining three other players as the team plans to address its guard shortage next season. StateCollege.com
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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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