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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centre Foundation's online giving event Centre Gives returns for its 15th year to benefit over 230 nonprofits and kicks off at 8 a.m. May 6 online — donations of $10 or more help support local causes while a $500,000 prize pool boosts fundraising throughout the 36-hour event. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chilean singer Pascuala Ilabaca will perform with her band Fauna at Manny’s Live Performance Space (101 Hiester Street) on Thursday, Apr. 30, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the venue or online. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Transportation Services announced free parking details for Penn State commencement ceremonies at University Park from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, with lots available for Bryce Jordan Center, Pegula Ice Arena, and Eisenhower Auditorium — drivers should follow GPS instructions and traffic guidelines. Penn State
- ➤ A team of Penn State students from the Stuckeman School and Nese College of Nursing tied for first place in the International Intergenerational Community Design Competition, winning recognition for a design focused on natural social interaction at Sidney Friedman Park. Penn State
- ➤ Evelyn Morath, an eighth grade student from the State College Area School District, won the sixth-to-eighth grade category in WPSU's annual Poetry Writing Contest held this April, with over 200 students from 40 districts participating + winners selected by Penn State staff and community volunteers. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State suspended its Delta Chi chapter for at least four years after an investigation reported hazing involving sleep deprivation, alcohol abuse and mistreatment. The inquiry began in January and may lead to probation if the chapter returns. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team was accepted into the four-year EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsored by DOE and Argonne National Lab — the team will join the GM track to redesign a Chevrolet Blazer Super Sport’s propulsion system with advanced autonomous features over multiple development phases. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State College of Education launches the Robinhood Markets' Money Drills program today to offer credit-bearing courses that teach financial skills for NCAA Division I student-athletes; the pilot course is underway at Penn State with more sessions planned for fall. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mary Jane De Souza, a distinguished professor (studied bone health for decades), is launching a USDA-funded study to test if five to six daily prunes help reduce rapid bone loss in perimenopausal women. The 18-month study enrolls participants to see if prune consumption cuts typical 10% loss to lower amounts. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's volleyball clinched its fourth-straight EIVA Tournament title after a five-set semifinal win over Charleston on Thursday and a 3-0 sweep of Princeton on Saturday at University Park. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State softball won a rule-run victory on Tuesday at Beard Field, breaking records in walks and home runs (including topping 76 homers this season) as they posted a four-game win streak. They will soon host No. 4 Nebraska at Happy Valley to close out the season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State outfielder Breanna Hanik was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after hitting three home runs and driving in seven runs in three games versus Illinois last weekend, posting a .583 average. The award is her first weekly honor as a rookie. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women’s lacrosse parents gathered at Panzer Stadium on April 16 for the seniors’ final home game, marking the end of a four-year tradition; they honored their unwavering support (which helped guide newcomers and deepened community ties) during the season. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Michael Anderson is rewriting Penn State baseball records with his 18 home run season that nears the program record set in 2010. He leads the team (with a .795 slugging percentage) on a tough schedule in Happy Valley today. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women's lacrosse attacker Rocquette Allen was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year Tuesday — earning the honor after recording 45 goals and 22 assists this season and becoming the fourth Nittany Lion to win the award as the team awaits NCAA Tournament decisions on May 3. Onward State
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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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