Good morning, State College.

A Penn State study led by Lisa Posey shows that people choose safer financial moves to avoid loss and regret instead of just balancing risk and return.

The Smeal College of Business experiment in University Park finds that women (compared with men) are more cautious with their investment choices.

An outdoor festival featuring local food, craft beverages and live music will return Friday, June 26 at Sidney Friedman Park.

Attendees can enjoy a vintage DJ set by Timmy Tatts (3 to 5 p.m.), performances by Kate and Jules and Astral Shakedown, family games and free parking validations.

Paige Rishel, a Penn State student (from Philipsburg), is working this summer as a Library of Congress Kluge Intern in Washington, D.C., focusing on research projects about Revolutionary War oaths and Russian soldiers and splitting her workdays by project.

The internship supports her double major studies.

Penn State now offers new AI resources to students enrolled in summer classes with AI Essentials, a self-paced course teaching ethical and practical AI use, and AI Studio, a single interface for generative AI tools.

All students will access these resources this fall (login via Canvas for details).

A 200-year-old white oak on Allen Road was cut down last week after a windstorm made it unsafe — its remains will soon be removed as a new tree is planned near the Chambers Building.

At National Pollinator Week, Penn State Master Gardeners are collecting bee data and advising local gardeners on pollinator-friendly plants to support regional research.

A puppet show musical, POLLINATORS! The Musical, will perform at State College Presbyterian Church on July 8 and 10 to celebrate conservation efforts.

CATA added free onboard Wi-Fi to its fixed-route buses and ride vehicles on Monday so riders can stay connected, and the service upgrade also expanded digital payment options and website accessibility—riders should use secure sites on shared networks.

Penn State lost nearly 80 percent of its defensive line snaps last season and will rely on returning players such as Yvan Kemajou to start while redshirt sophomore Max Granville, transfer Ikenna Ezeogu and experienced new tackles add depth for the upcoming season.

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect from Whitehorse, Yukon, improved his game in the second half of the season after a slow start at college.

He will be in the spotlight at the NHL draft in Buffalo Friday night, where he could be picked first overall.

Ryder Fetterolf, an 18-year-old Penn State hockey commit from Sewickley, is set to enter the 2026 NHL Draft after recording six shutouts and a .923 save percentage with the Ottawa 67s; scouts rank him as a developmental pick for teams looking for a long-term goalie solution.

Former Nittany Lion Bo Nickal will face Max McEnelly at RAF12 in Cleveland on Aug.

22; Nickal is coming off a first-round TKO win at UFC Freedom 250 plus McEnelly secured a national championship in Minnesota.

Penn State football will host its annual Lift for Life event on July 1 at 9 a.m. at the practice field outside the Lasch Building.

Attendees donate $10 for adults and $5 for kids (parking is available at Bryce Jordan Center East) as proceeds support Uplifting Athletes.

Penn State athletes will face a new NCAA age-based eligibility rule approved on Tuesday that sets a five-year eligibility clock from an athlete's 19th birthday or college enrollment.

Many seniors losing redshirt benefits will see limited extra time, while freshmen gain a five-year period to compete (affecting multiple sports programs).

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.

Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation — Free entry — Experience a captivating solo performance by Anna Pearl, a local singer-songwriter from State College.

Craig Finn & Patterson Hood Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of storytelling through music with acclaimed artists Craig Finn and Patterson Hood.