Good morning, State College.

Happy Valley Casino named Peter Longi its new general manager on Monday at Nittany Mall.

He brings over 30 years of experience and will lead operations + enhance guest experience following a planned transition from his predecessor.

Gov. Shapiro issued a proclamation celebrating Penn State’s upcoming conferral of its one millionth degree on Aug.

15 as the university marks a historic milestone. State College Mayor Nanes and Centre County officials will also present congratulatory proclamations to honor the achievement.

A webinar teaching native tree planting will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sept.

2, hosted by Penn State Extension. A forestry specialist will share best practices, and registration is required (the $5 fee is waived with a tree purchase).

Starting this fall, six new FFA officers will join Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences as first-year students.

The team includes Sarah Firestone, Alexis Butler, Jaylene Everhart, Jonathan Bradshaw, Leah Flinchbaugh, and Sam Parks — all set to build leadership and expand agricultural education.

Jon MacArthur will join Penn State’s Department of Aerospace Engineering in August as the first Michael Micci Early Career Professor.

He will advance electric propulsion research by leveraging Penn State’s unique material science and nuclear engineering programs.

Gabriella Heidorn was chosen as the College of Arts and Architecture’s student marshal for the summer commencement ceremony on Aug.

15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center, and she earned her bachelor’s in art history (with a French minor) while making the dean’s list each term.

The Port Matilda exit on southbound I-99 will reopen on Thursday, Aug.

13 (or Friday, Aug. 14 if inclement weather) after more than four months of roadwork in Centre County. PennDOT said repairs are improving 1.5 miles of roadway and three bridges with work set to finish early October.

Students from over 200 schools raised more than $6.48 million during the 2025-26 school year to support childhood cancer care at Penn State Health.

The Mini-THON Leadership Summit in Hershey celebrated student success, with Cumberland Valley High School surpassing $4 million in lifetime fundraising.

Penn State women’s volleyball is ranked No. 10 by the AVCA after finishing last season 19-13 and will begin its season at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Thursday, Aug.

27 before hosting home games in the Penn State Invitational on Aug. 29-30.

Three Penn State football players were named on Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List for elite speed and strength; linebacker Tony Rojas (25), wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (35), and cornerback Audavion Collins (91) recorded impressive numbers during the offseason, including speedy 40 yard dash times and high vertical jumps.

Penn State held its second-week fall camp Monday afternoon inside Holuba Hall due to muggy weather.

Wide receivers stood out during one-on-one drills and 11-on-11 play — while coaches adjusted blocking techniques ahead of the season opener.

Former Penn State football offensive lineman Caedan Wallace was drafted in 2024 by the Patriots but is now traded to the Miami Dolphins (joining teammate Chop Robinson) after Miami secured a deal ahead of his expected release.

Penn State quarterback Alex Manske is showing promise in early practices today despite an undisclosed injury; coach Matt Campbell praised his elite arm talent and strong recovery (even after earlier concerns his injury could end his career) as he prepares for a long-term role.