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MBI Fitness is opening its own 6,000 sqft gym at 2101 S.

Atherton St. in Hills Plaza in the next two months, offering training clients exclusive access to commercial equipment, showers, and a remote entry system.

WHYY finalized a $1 million deal to acquire Penn State broadcast properties, including WPSU-TV+WPSU-FM, and agreed to run them for at least three years; the stations will work with Bellisario College of Communications to offer real-world experiences while Penn State keeps its student-led 90.7 The Lion on air.

Penn State chemical engineering professor Amir Sheikhi recently earned the 2025 BioResources Early Career Investigator Award for his team’s paper on all-cellulose cryogels that mimic tissue scaffolds in University Park.

He plans to further test these materials for regenerative medicine and related biomedical uses.

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has launched an 18-credit Beer and Wine Industry Management minor for undergraduates at University Park.

Enrollment will open in fall 2026 and the program will provide a hands-on look at fermentation, beverage production and international trends in the specialty beverage industry.

Penn State Garage Services will shift from the Office of Physical Plant to Transportation Services on Sunday, Aug.

9 at University Park to support a new fleet management system that improves oversight and efficiency of vehicle assets while no staffing changes are expected.

Penn State’s Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building reopened on July 1 after a seven-month closure caused by a localized structural issue.

The repairs were overseen by experts (contractors and third-party inspectors) following an evacuation on Nov. 12.

Ranjani Suraj was named the summer student marshal for Penn State College of Engineering and will graduate with dual degrees (bachelor's and master's in computer science and engineering) plus a minor in mathematics at the undergraduate commencement on Saturday, Aug.

15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Pure, a dining station on the second floor of Findlay Dining Commons, received AllerCheck certification for allergen safe operations.

The station offers food free of the top nine allergens and gluten and uses separate kitchen equipment for food safety in the East Food District.

A column by Jeff Deitrich highlights upscale dining spots outside downtown, including Grace at Toftrees, American Ale House, and Faccia Luna.

Many venues offer limited hours so check times before visiting.

Former Penn State star Michael Mauti was named director of football engagement at Penn State today.

The former linebacker brings leadership from his notable playing career as head coach Matt Campbell advances alumni involvement.

Penn State volleyball standouts Kennedy Martin and Alexis Stucky were named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team; Martin repeats her honor after breaking scoring records while Stucky, a transfer from Florida, readies for games on Aug.

27 at AT&T Stadium + Aug. 29 at Rec Hall.

Penn State Athletics finished a record-breaking four-year period with $353.1 million in gifts that doubled the previous record.

The funds will support Beaver Stadium renovations — including a $5 million gift from the Poole family — and provide NIL support for football coach Matt Campbell to continue building the program.

Penn State men's basketball will host Mercyhurst on Nov.

12 in their first meeting against the Erie school. The game is part of a nonconference slate that includes matchups against Pitt at the Palestra and contests at Battle 4 Atlantis later this month.