Good morning, State College.

Penn State Centre Stage is showcasing summer productions that focus on human connection.

Wild Child runs from June 11 to 13 at the Downtown Theatre, and "Would I Lie to You?" offers free selected Shakespeare scenes from June 24 to 28 at the Arboretum.

Penn State is hosting Spend a Summer Day at University Park on July 20, 21, 23, 24 and 27; prospective students will enjoy info sessions, panels and campus tours while current students can apply as tour guides to lead visitors.

Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is selected for the National Academy of Medicine’s Change Maker Accelerators program—a yearlong effort to boost workplace well-being.

Christina Lightner will represent the college as it implements the national plan, and it will launch a virtual COPE program this summer.

University leaders from Penn State, Temple and Pitt urge state lawmakers to approve a $30 million performance-based funding model by June 30 to tie state dollars with student success and workforce training, ensuring affordable and high-quality education.

Centre County Library & Historical Museum launches its annual Summer Library Pursuit from June 15 to Aug.

1. Held at Bellefonte, Centre Hall Area, and Philipsburg branches, the program invites all ages to explore art and history with reading logs, craft kits, themed storytimes, and community events.

A retired CATA transit bus donated yesterday now supports emergency responder training at the Centre County Public Safety Training Center in Pleasant Gap (the bus, which logged 335,859 miles of service from 2012 to 2024, was safely decommissioned before its donation).

Penn State researchers on the COSMIC team will use $1.3 million in ARPA-H funding to develop a wearable biosensor and drug delivery platform that monitors tear biomarkers to manage dry eye and other conditions.

The project is part of a $75.8 million national program through OCULAB aimed at creating a closed-loop health system.

Penn State women’s basketball announced its Big Ten schedule for the 2026 to 2027 season yesterday – the team will host nine games and play eight away, including a home and home series with Rutgers, while dates remain to be released.

Three-star athlete Caleb Cooper (No. 30 in state rankings) committed to join Penn State football after his official visit, choosing the Nittany Lions over Wisconsin and Virginia Tech.

Penn State secured its future long snapper by recruiting Clayton Powell on Monday.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound recruit from Sam Houston High School in Lake Charles impressed coach Justin Lustig during his campus visit and will join redshirt junior Andrew Dufault next year.

The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon will impact campus and community roads on Sunday, June 14, as the event includes a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run at Penn State — plan extra travel time by checking detour routes in advance.

Beaver Stadium's $700 million makeover is advancing with nearly the entire structure ready for fall gamedays+ crews are finalizing widened concourses and new seating while interior finishes will be complete by 2027; head coach Matt Campbell toured the site to review the updates.

Penn State men’s volleyball senior middle blocker Owen Rose was named National Blocker of the Year for his strong front-row defense that led the Nittany Lions to an EIVA championship.

He set a school record with 14 blocks in one game (accumulating the most votes from coaches and media).

Arena Open Line Dance

7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 cash cover — Enjoy an evening of open requests line dancing for all levels with a fun Pink Pony Club theme!

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.

TOBYMAC Summer Tour 2026

7-8:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Check official site for ticket prices — Experience the explosive energy of TOBYMAC's hit-filled summer tour across 8 cities.

Trenton Thunder vs. State College Spikes

3:30 AM — Medlar Field at Lubrano Park — Tickets from $33 — Catch the excitement as the Trenton Thunder take on the State College Spikes in this can't-miss live baseball experience.

Sips & Sounds Food and Drink Festival

4-9 p.m. — Sidney Friedman Park — Food and drink festival featuring local music and drinks — Celebrate summer with cold beverages and lively performances in State College!

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Free entry — Celebrate the weekend of the 4th with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing live.

The Fretliners Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Fretliners in a vibrant venue.

Central Pennsylvania Festival for the Arts

Jul 8-12 — Downtown State College Improvement District — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community at one of the nation's top-ranked art fairs.

Anna Pearl Belinda

5-6 p.m. — Willard Building — Free entry — Experience the soaring vocals and storytelling of local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl as she records her debut album.