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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State College will host the grand opening of High Point Action Sports Park (855 W. Whitehall Rd.) on Friday, May 29 at 2 p.m., featuring speeches, a ribbon cutting, and pro demos beginning at 3:30 p.m. Volunteer committees and borough officials have worked for years to create the accessible skatepark. StateCollege.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sizzling Bites, a fast-casual halal chain, opened its downtown location at 129 S. Pugh St. on Thursday, May 21. The restaurant targets college students with extended hours and a diverse menu, and it plans a grand opening event in August when Penn State returns. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing held its annual WE LEAD Leadership Academy in March at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, where alumni shared insights on career growth, nursing paths, and wellness with students (panelists offered advice on turning challenges into leadership opportunities). Penn State
- ➤ Penn State biology professor Jesse Lasky said researchers used AI and plant genomics to study evolution so farmers can develop crops that resist extreme weather and emerging diseases. His work, drawing on decades of study, highlights using genetic diversity (a natural resource) to boost future food security. Penn State
- ➤ Students from Penn State's Bellisario College of Communications develop audio postcards for WPSU as part of the Slice of Pennsylvania series to learn sound storytelling. Episodes will air on WPSU-FM starting June 2. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State announced that tenured and tenure-line faculty will be promoted starting July 1, 2026. The update affects professors across multiple departments (including engineering, medicine, and humanities) as part of a routine academic review. Penn State
- ➤ Three-star tight end Sean Currie announced his commitment to Penn State football on Friday from Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He becomes the fifth player from New Jersey in the class of 2027 after choosing the Nittany Lions over offers from several other schools. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State announced non-tenure-line faculty promotions that will be effective July 1 — positions span roles from assistant to research professor across multiple departments and campuses. Penn State
- ➤ Kenan Ünlü (director of the Radiation Science and Engineering Center) at Penn State was named a fellow of the American Nuclear Society for his contributions in nuclear research; he will be honored at the opening plenary of the 2026 ANS Annual Conference on June 1. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was named Coach of the Year by The Open Mat on Friday after guiding the Nittany Lions to a fifth straight national title (the team finished undefeated with record points and multiple individual champions). Onward State
- ➤ Three-star defensive tackle Aniti Paiva committed to Penn State football on Friday after choosing the Nittany Lions over offers from Arizona, Colorado and Oregon State. The Utah native (ranked No. 112 nationally and No. 12 in the state) recorded 19 tackles in his junior season at Corner Canyon High. Onward State
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Marisa Anderson Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Manny’s Live Performance Space — $20 — Experience a unique blend of blues, country, and abstract sounds from one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation.
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GITKIN Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting hybrid styles of Gitkin, the alter ego of Grammy-nominated producer Brian J.
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