Good morning, State College.

Dima Alsudairy, a Penn State senior double majoring in advertising/public relations and international politics, is interning at the United Nations in Washington, D.C.

She said her role is enriching her skills for an international career—she credits Penn State support for helping her reach her goals.

Penn State researchers are developing force-detecting MEMS sensors that work in harsh conditions and are funded by a two-year, $2 million DARPA grant under the HORCREX program.

The team, led by Mingyo 'Leen' Park, is designing a sensor that uses a single chip—featuring a frequency comb for extracting multi-band data—in applications for aerospace and defense.

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and AgroParisTech reaffirmed their long-standing partnership by signing a new agreement that expands a seven-week summer internship program for research in France.

Three students already participated in projects on food labeling, bioproduct engineering, and urban agriculture — building global skills in sustainable farming.

The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology named Bryan Wright as its summer 2025 student marshal.

He will lead the procession of IST graduates at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 at the Bryce Jordan Center and completed his degree remotely.

Sergeant Nicholas Sproveri of the Penn State police was named Centre County's 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year—recognized for his work on complex cases—and received the honor from the Centre County District Attorney’s Office.

A Penn State Health vascular expert said that chronic venous insufficiency causes leg swelling, aching and varicose veins and advised staying active, using compression stockings, and maintaining a healthy weight to manage the condition.

He explained that early detection and treatment can help reduce further complications.

Penn State Athletics announced yesterday the launch of ROAR+ as a new subscription service offering exclusive content on student-athletes, podcasts and game highlights.

The service offers four membership tiers (White Level, Blue Level, Nittany Elite and Ultimate Lion) with monthly and yearly options, and the first 500 subscribers will enter a sweepstakes to win two tickets plus extra perks for the football game versus Oregon on Sept. 27.

B1G Tailgate will return to Happy Valley for the Penn State-FIU game on September 6 at Beaver Stadium.

Hosted by Camryn Irwin and Tyvis Powell, the show airs on Big Ten Network from 10 to 11:30 a.m. + B1G Countdown to Kickoff runs until noon.

Open Gym

Beat the evening heat and have the kids burn off some energy at CEG's Summer Tuesday night Open Gyms! Open for ages 1–18, but please note that ages 1–5 require a parent or guardian to stay with them. 6:15pm–7:30pm at Centre Elite Gymnastics, 177 Champion Drive, Suite 200, State College, PA 16803. $5/members, $10/non-members.

All About the Importers

6:00 PM — Allen Street Grill — $31 to $50 — Explore the art of importing flavors from the world’s best food and drink to local establishments.

Boalsburg Farmers Market

2-6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Military Museum — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local specialties every Tuesday afternoon.

Molly Tuttle Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $30+ — Experience the award-winning talents of Molly Tuttle in an unforgettable evening of music.

Anna Pearl Belinda at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars

2-4 p.m. — Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Stonefly Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy atmosphere.