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State College Borough announced parking changes for Arts Fest from Jul.

8 to Jul. 12. The borough lifts parking restrictions on Jul. 8 to ease crowds and encourages use of Blue Loop bus service plus 24-hour garages (Beaver, Fraser, Pugh), with enforcement of meters from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Penn State physicists uncovered hidden superconducting patterns in boron-doped diamond that could lead to multifunction quantum chips, with the breakthrough study published in PNAS showing how tuning the material's properties may integrate quantum functions with classical electronics (serving as a roadmap for future devices).

The Office for Research Protections launched the Responsible Conduct of Research Awards to honor ethical leadership in research.

The ($500) awards will be presented at the Research Ethics Conference on Sept. 10 and nominations close on Aug. 10.

Jon-Paul Maria, Dorothy Pate Enright Professor, was named interim head of the Materials Science and Engineering department effective July 1; he will guide the department’s research, education and service while John Mauro begins his interim deanship of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS).

The FBS Oversight Committee introduced proposals that would change Penn State's college football offseason schedule, including a 10-day transfer portal window, two spring practice periods, and a reduced preseason period.

The proposals will take effect in Jan. 2027 if approved in August.

Penn State men’s hockey announced two staffing changes on Thursday.

Alumnus Alec Marsh became director of player personnel and video and 2024 graduate Derek Avery was named director of operations and analytics.

On July 1, Penn State signed a 10-year deal with Adidas ending its longtime tie with Nike; new merchandise is available in the athletics storefront.

A pop-up shop will be at Pegula Ice Arena from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. over the next two days.

Penn State hired Reid Kagy as the new head strength and conditioning coach following six years with Iowa State.

He will focus on building resilience, speed and bonds on the field in Happy Valley to maintain the team’s success.

In June, Penn State Football finalized parts of its 2027 class at Beaver Stadium by signing long snapper Clayton Powell, safety Caleb Cooper, edge rusher Elijah Guertin, kicker Carter Petri, linebacker Case Alexander, and cornerback Dhillon McGee (while players flipped to Virginia, West Virginia, and Georgia).

Penn State released a video showing the view from the renovated west side of Beaver Stadium.

The new seating improvements, including a welcome center, premium seats and an indoor event space, are set to be ready for the start of the 2027-28 season.

Penn State football secured four-star quarterback James Armstrong on Thursday afternoon, adding him as a key in-state prospect to the 2028 recruiting class.

Armstrong (ranked No. 4 native and No. 10 quarterback by 247Sports) is a junior at Hopewell and his commitment boosts early recruiting efforts.

Penn State’s offense will see breakout candidates as coach Matt Campbell revamps the lineup for the upcoming season; wide receiver Koby Howard and running back Quinton Martin, among others, are expected to shine (boosting a transformed attack) at University Park.

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.