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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest, scheduled for May 24 at Penn State’s Panzer Stadium, is canceled because ticket sales were low due to economic challenges. Organizers will email refund details and have not yet decided if the event will return next year. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State team won first place in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas. The interdisciplinary team from (NLCG) earned each $1,000 in scholarship money while representing several college programs. Penn State
- ➤ Michael Verderame will serve as keynote for the master’s ceremony at the Bryce Jordan Center and Tracy Langkilde will speak for the doctoral ceremony at Pegula Ice Arena on Sunday, May 10 at 5 p.m.—both events will be livestreamed for family and friends. Penn State
- ➤ Smeal College of Business students, faculty, and staff will have complimentary access to Barron’s and MarketWatch for the next 24 months through the Investing in Education program, sponsored by alumni Charles Balducci + Eric Snyder. The program connects real-world financial analysis with classroom learning. Penn State
- ➤ Altoona professor Erin Murphy, an award-winning poet and educator, has been named the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate. Murphy will offer interactive presentations and visit classes across disciplines to showcase the arts and humanities. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries begin summer hours on Sunday, May 10 through Sunday, Aug. 23. Hours differ at University Park and Commonwealth Campus libraries (with holiday closures and one-day schedule adjustments), so visitors should review posted times online. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 107k Podcast hosts Lexie Linderman, Andrew Deal, and Noah Aberegg recapped the conclusion of spring ball at Blue-White Practice and reviewed the NFL draft, noting eight players were drafted and others signed as undrafted free agents in today's episode. The discussion provided clear insights into Penn State football. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Due to rain, Penn State Baseball postponed its Friday night game against Minnesota at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and will play a doubleheader today starting at 12 p.m. The teams will still offer the dollar dogs promotion for both games. Onward State
- ➤ USA Hockey invited Nittany Lions Katie DeSa & incoming freshman Morgan Stickney to its National Goaltending and Women’s Defense Development Camp in Blaine, Minnesota from May 18-21; DeSa finished 27 wins with a .936 save percentage and Stickney comes from the USA U18 Women’s Team. Daily Collegian
- ➤ No. 15 Penn State men's lacrosse will face No. 7 Johns Hopkins at noon today in Piscataway (New Jersey). The Nittany Lions earned an 8-6 win over Maryland in the semifinals and are set to contend for the Big Ten championship title. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Jamir Dean, a three-star wide receiver from Tennessee, committed to Penn State football on Friday morning — choosing the Nittany Lions over several offers after posting his decision on Instagram. He recorded 590 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last season. Onward State
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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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