State College
Today
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 16, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded a $300K grant to the Jana Marie Foundation to expand summer camps and after-school clubs for about 500 Centre County youth, emphasizing mindfulness and coping skills. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for mining camps at Penn State campus; the high school camp runs July 12 to 17 and a one-day camp for younger students is offered, with sign-up closing at 5 p.m. June 29 + space is limited. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State biochemist Melanie McReynolds has received a seed grant from the Hypothesis Fund to support her project on whether aging is a failure of metabolic communication. Her study of NAD+ production and consumption at Penn State aims to reveal how aging may lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Fox Graduate School Alumni Society honored three graduates on Saturday, Mar. 28 at the Nittany Lion Inn in University Park — Ashley Kuzmik earned the Early Career Award, Maya E. Nehme the Outstanding Service Award, and David W. Mazyck the Lifetime Achievement Award. Penn State
- ➤ Two Penn State undergraduates, Kieran Sturges and Eric Welp, have earned the 2026-27 Goldwater Scholarship for outstanding academic merit and research experience (natural sciences, mathematics, engineering). Sturges will pursue computational research in communication sciences while Welp works on thin-film materials on campus. Penn State
- ➤ Researchers at Penn State and Oregon State built an AI prompt coaching tool that warns users about biases in text-to-image generators and suggests more inclusive wording. The study, presented on April 16 in Barcelona, found participants became more aware of stereotypes while feeling frustrated with the tool. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Board of Trustees will hold public meetings at University Park on May 7-8, with committee sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. on May 7 at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center and a full board meeting at 1:30 p.m. on May 8 via Microsoft Livestream. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers have devised a method to 3D print bioelectrodes (tailored using MRI scans) that stretch to match each unique brain shape, aiming to improve neural monitoring and treatment. The approach was tested in rats (showing stable sensor performance) and may lead to safer, personalized care. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey Combs reached his 200th goal as State College boys lacrosse beat Central Dauphin East 19-2 on Wednesday. Combs led with four goals while the Ladrido brothers added key scores in the Commonwealth division match. PennLive
- ➤ JJ Wiebusch has transferred from Penn State to Wisconsin via the transfer portal after an impressive season in which he scored 36 points in 33 games. He becomes the third Nittany Lion to move through the portal this offseason, joining teammates Cade Christenson and Nic Chin-DeGraves. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State men's lacrosse is set to face No.19 Rutgers today in the season finale to break a two-game skid and boost postseason hopes (coach Tambroni stresses the need to rediscover the team’s consistent play). Onward State
- ➤ A new review ranks Penn State Football’s 44 first-round NFL draft picks by highlighting dominant players like Saquon Barkley and Micah Parsons as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The ranking traces on-campus achievements that continue to shape future NFL prospects. Onward State
- ➤ Former Penn State guard Kayden Mingo has committed to transfer to Baylor, retaining three years of eligibility. He led his team at Happy Valley with a 13.7-point average and is the first Nittany Lion to leave the transfer portal. Onward State
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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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PUULUUP with The Wild Shoats
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $28 — Experience a unique blend of ancient sounds and modern flair as Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson showcase their musical journey.
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Natural Information Society Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the unique sounds of Natural Information Society, creating long-form compositions since 2010.
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2026 XL Fest All-Access Pass
5:59-7:29 p.m. — Blue Brick Theatre — $99 + fees — Experience 12 shows of hilarious improv magic at the Happy Valley XL Fest.
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