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Berkey Creamery introduced a limited-time flavor called One Million Scholar’s Chip to mark Penn State’s one millionth degree on Saturday; the treat will be sold from Aug.

24 through year's end (the creamery has served the University for 161 years) as officials issue proclamations to celebrate the milestone.

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research announced its eight-part virtual Research Talks series for 2026-27, starting Aug.

26 with sessions held from noon to 1 p.m. Advance registration is required for participation.

The Penn State Alumni Association hosts its 2026 Black Alumni Reunion Oct.

2-4 at University Park to celebrate the legacy and achievements of Black Penn Staters. The weekend will feature events such as an ice-cream social, a step show, panels, and a legacy awards brunch with registration now open.

The Penn State Alumni Association celebrated alumni volunteer leadership at its 2026 Volunteer Awards ceremony on Aug.

2 at University Park to honor groups and individuals who have strengthened student support and community connections (including several award categories for service and philanthropy).

Penn State awarded its one millionth degree during summer commencement and has challenged alumni, families and fans to contribute one million gifts to support the university’s future initiatives.

The drive began Aug. 15 (in University Park) and will run through the next fundraising campaign.

Assistant professor Ruslan Nikolaev received a five-year, $656,226 NSF CAREER Award at Penn State to design an operating system that blends performance, security & concurrency.

The project will include open-source code and hands-on courses that give graduate and undergraduate students research opportunities.

Penn State doctoral student Mason Link earned recognition as Corning’s 2025-26 Glass Age Scholar for research into crystal formation in glass — his work aims to improve nucleation tracking and may lead to stronger, more reliable glass-ceramics.

Flu and pneumonia vaccinations are now available at GIANT and MARTIN'S pharmacies ahead of the flu season; customers can walk in or schedule an appointment (a rewards offer starting Aug.

30 gives $10 off future groceries) with most plans covering the shots.

Penn State hosted media last Friday to tour ongoing renovations at Beaver Stadium.

The $700 million upgrade will finish in 2027 and ensure seating capacity this fall matches last season's numbers as the stadium prepares for its game against Marshall.

Former Penn State standout Drew Allar shined during Week 1 as he threw two touchdowns and rushed for one in his NFL debut for the Steelers, helping secure a 28-9 win over the Packers.

Other Nittany Lions registered key plays as teams closed preseason.

On Monday, Penn State held its fall camp practice — several players rested after drills and a brief seven-on-seven scrimmage while scouts watched from the sidelines.

The action comes less than three weeks before kickoff.

Penn State football is ranked No. 18 in the AP preseason poll after finishing the last season at seven wins and six losses – the team will open its season against Marshall at the Stripe Out game on Sept.

5 at 3:30 p.m.

Penn State will take the field under coach Matt Campbell ranked No. 18 in the preseason AP Poll, marking the team's return to the top 25 after last season's challenges.

The Nittany Lions will face USC, Michigan, and Washington later this season.