Good morning, State College.

Penn State held its first Victory Day last Friday, allowing underprivileged children with disabilities to play football, run drills and ring the Victory Bell at Beaver Stadium in University Park.

The event featured pregame festivities with the Blue Band, cheer team, Lionettes and Nittany Lion.

Centre County United Way will host its 32nd annual Day of Caring on Thursday, Oct.

1 to link volunteers with local nonprofits for projects such as landscaping, painting and clean-ups - the event is sponsored by Kish Bank with registrations opening in early September.

The Grange Fair in Centre Hall continues its unique tradition of themed tent decorating as families and locals connect over long-held customs.

The 10-day event offers creative displays, food vendors, and cherished rituals that highlight a legacy of community celebration.

The Penn State Museum Consortium invites students and the public to tour University exhibits and archives on Sept.

3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at University Park—free trolley rides are provided by Penn State Outreach.

This September, Penn State Extension will host workshops and webinars to teach home food preservation methods in University Park.

Registration fees are $15 for workshops and $5 for webinars, and recordings will be sent to those who cannot attend live sessions.

Penn State's Finance OST team shared survey results that reveal strong staff support but highlight needed improvements in communication and turnaround times.

They will visit colleges, campuses and units this fall to gather further feedback + refine their financial services.

Barbara Rolls will retire on Aug.

31 after 34 years at Penn State — where she pioneered research on eating behavior that shaped healthy eating advice and developed the popular Volumetrics Diet — leaving a legacy that supports future research through her new Rolls Collection.

Tech-Free Teaching and Learning community offers workshops for faculty and grad students this semester at University Park campus.

Events include active learning strategies on Sept. 10, course pack use on Oct. 1, AI topics on Oct. 26, and tech-free teaching basics on Nov. 30 (instructors may email Danielle Rhubart).

The AI Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning awarded 46 grants to Penn State faculty to integrate AI into teaching during the 2026-27 academic year.

The awards include 38 microgrants and eight transformation grants for classroom innovations and program redesigns, chosen through a competitive review at University Park.

Penn State officials urged community members to get the measles vaccine as cases increased statewide.

The university requires MMR for incoming students and advises faculty and staff to discuss vaccination options with their providers (to prevent campus exclusions during outbreaks).

State College football held off Central York on Friday, Aug.

28 to secure a 35—28 win, led by sophomore quarterback Jamen Illgenfritz who threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns; key plays in the final minutes kept the Little Lions in control.

Penn State field hockey lost to Virginia 4 to 3 in overtime on Friday at home after three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter; the team will play Lock Haven on Sunday at noon with free admission.

Penn State Men's Soccer lost 2-1 to Pitt at Jeffery Field on Friday.

Missing head coach Rob Dow, the team will face Bucknell on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.