Good morning, State College.

State College offers Labor Day weekend fun as Penn State hosts Marshall Saturday at Beaver Stadium and Bald Eagle State Park offers last boat rentals, while University Wine Company’s Fall Harvest Festival is Sunday at 540 Misty Hill Drive.

Downtown Farmer’s Market and Mount Nittany hikes round out events.

The Great Insect Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Penn State’s Snider Agricultural Arena (800 E. Park Ave.) in State College. Penn State staff and conservation groups will host insect exhibits, honey tasting, and insect-themed activities for all ages.

The Huck Institutes celebrated 30 years today at the Bryce Jordan Center’s 1855 Club with remarks from director Christina Grozinger and research leaders attended by staff and distinguished alumni.

Earlier, tours of the Flow Cytometry and Cryo-Electron Microscopy Core Facilities allowed faculty to explore new research capabilities.

Jun Ye, a physics professor and JILA Fellow from Colorado Boulder, will deliver the 2026 Marker Lectures on Sept.

30 and Oct. 1 at Penn State University Park. Sponsored by Eberly College of Science, the events feature a general talk at 6 p.m. and a specialized session at 3:30 p.m.

Penn State researchers compiled a book (Gun Violence: The Statistical Issues) to show gaps in data and new methods like artificial intelligence to help policy decisions; the editors will host a session at the AAAS meeting in February in Chicago.

Penn State architecture student Zachary Anderson won the 2026 Corbelletti Design Charrette at the University Park campus and received praise for his hand-drawn design featuring a corrugated iron cityscape inspired by Rocinha, Brazil.

Penn State student Alexa Pippy completed a summer internship with Allegheny Strategy Partners (via the Kleppinger Internship Program) that gave her a firsthand look at public policy in action.

She attended legislative meetings and community workshops to support budget discussions and research.

Penn State men’s hockey student tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Sept.

22 at 7 a.m. with additional details coming as the team prepares for its 2026-2027 season kickoff during the Ice Breaker Tournament on Oct. 9.

Penn State men's soccer defeated Yale 1-0 on Friday night at Jeffrey Field when Joe Buckley's first collegiate goal broke a scoreless tie + the Nittany Lions dominated the game with 14 shots against 5 by Yale and will face Washington on Friday, Sept.

11 at Husky Soccer Stadium.

Penn State will begin coach Matt Campbell's era today at Beaver Stadium with a 3:30 p.m. game against Marshall on Fox Sports 1, their first meeting since 1930 (a key test for the team as it adjusts to new coaching).

Penn State has created a new quarterback room for the 2026 season.

Veteran starter Rocco Becht leads a team including backup Alex Manske, who returned after heart surgery, and experienced Connor Barry vying for snaps.

Penn State will honor Dr. Wayne J.

Sebastianelli today against Marshall with a helmet sticker and a moment of silence — marking his 30 years in athletic medicine. He is also remembered for treating players like cornerback Adam Taliaferro on the field.