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HUB-Robeson Galleries is showing Recipes by Christine Sajecki starting Aug.

19 with encaustic paintings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. A free reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Art Alley.

Penn State University Police have shared a safety guide for new and returning students as the fall semester begins, urging everyone to secure valuables and use campus resources (PSUAlert, Safe Walk).

The guide also details access to emergency phones and proper reporting of suspicious activity.

Researchers at Penn State used fiber-optic cables beneath campus to record thunderquakes produced by storms as a new method for seismic imaging.

Their study, published Aug. 21 in Science Advances, may lead to innovative geoscience techniques in areas with few earthquakes.

The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial Literacy and Life Skills Center will offer its fall MoneyCounts webinar series for Penn State students and families online (12-1 p.m.).

Free sessions begin on Aug. 25 and cover budgeting, credit, debt management, and more, with free follow-up appointments available.

The Daily Collegian has been named a finalist in three categories at the College Media Association Pinnacle College Media Awards.

Mia Debelevich, Jonathon Chiu and Andrew Deal earned recognition for their work in General News, News Photo Package and Sports Column.

Penn State scientists used NASA’s JWST to study nine early galaxies and found they hold more small stars, making them up to four times heavier than earlier estimates.

The results published in Nature Astronomy will shift how scientists understand galaxy formation.

The Penn State Office of Faculty Affairs selected 27 faculty and academic leaders to join the fall 2026 Emerging Academic Leaders program.

The initiative will develop mentoring and leadership training for new and current academic roles at the university.

Kathryn Brasier has been named faculty director of graduate education in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

She brings over 20 years of experience and will strengthen graduate programs and support student success.

Penn State Student Affairs, led by VP Andrea Dowhower, has announced new measures to educate students on hazing, alcohol, and drug prevention as the new semester begins.

The office will launch a parent video and outreach campaign before convocation welcomes thousands this weekend.

Penn State's running backs coach Savon Huggins will use a four-player rotation in training camp to bring out each back's special skills in tough spots.

The change is meant to keep the offense strong through a long season.

Penn State safety Jeremiah Cooper has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.

The redshirt senior, who saw his 2025 season cut short by an ACL tear, has also been recognized with previous Big 12 honors and inclusion on the Senior Bowl Top 300 players to watch list.

Thirty-eight Penn State athletes lost fifth-year eligibility for the 2026-27 season after the U.S. Court of Appeals granted the NCAA's request for a stay on a ruling that had allowed a blanket waiver for Class of 2022 athletes (including top competitors).

Some may need further litigation to regain eligibility.

Penn State starting quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the Davey O'Brien Award watch list last Thursday, marking his second consecutive season on the prestigious list - he has also been named to the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch lists.