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AccuWeather founder Joel Myers will be inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame at a gala in New York on Sept.

29. His pioneering work in weather forecasting has shaped a global business and set new standards for the industry.

Registration for fall 2026 classes and workshops at the Center for Arts and Crafts opened on Aug.

27. The facility will offer local students and community members creative instruction, so interested individuals should check enrollment guidelines (in person or online) to secure a spot.

Penn State’s Summer Academy helps blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students gain skills for independence and self-advocacy.

Former participants like resident director Nia Barley (a Penn State junior) now mentor students in residential programs that prepare them for college and life beyond high school.

Senior food science major Maggie Will, who completed two summer internships at Hershey, graduates from Penn State in December and will start as a research scientist at Hershey in early 2027, advancing her career in food innovation (her future local research boosts homegrown talent).

Research professor Neela Yennawar was recently named director of instrumentation grant initiatives at the Huck Institutes — a role where she will continue to lead her two core facilities and help guide other departments in securing equipment grants — bolstering scientific innovation at Penn State.

The Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team finished fourth at SAE AutoDrive Challenge II from June 1–5 at Michigan’s Mcity facility and earned first-place honors in three individual categories.

The team is now preparing for the U.S. Department of Energy EcoCAR Innovation Challenge.

A recent Penn State study found that using pea cover crops increased corn plants’ indole emissions (a chemical defense) which attract lady beetles to feed on harmful caterpillars.

The research offers practical guidance for growers using familiar methods.

Penn State has joined the Big Ten We Give Blood drive to compete for a $1M grant by asking students, alumni and fans to donate blood until Dec.

4—campus drives are set for Sept. 3, Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, with donations from anywhere counting toward the life-saving effort.

Penn State officials urge vaccination amid measles risks in counties hosting 10 campuses; University Health Services advises those without documented immunity, including individuals needing MMR (vaccine), to consult healthcare providers, especially before international travel.

No. 23 Penn State women's soccer defeated Bucknell 5-0, giving coach Erica Dambach her 300th win.

The team will host Brown (at 1 p.m.) on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Penn State’s offensive line is shaping up for the 2026 season as returning starters like Anthony Donkoh and Cooper Cousins join transfers Trevor Buhr and Brock Riker in fighting positional battles in Happy Valley—redshirt freshman Malachi Goodman adds fresh talent to the lineup.

Defensive tackle Siale Taupaki is guiding Penn State’s defensive line by hosting one-on-one meetings (after seven seasons at UCLA) to boost accountability and teamwork for upcoming games.

Penn State’s linebacker room is deep this season with four transfers joining returning star Tony Rojas and promising young players.

Coach Matt Campbell (promoting a new defensive style) said training is improving as players adjust to the team’s scheme ahead of the season.