Good morning, State College.

Wawa announced its plan to open 10 new stores in Centre and surrounding counties during a community event in State College, with six sites in the county at locations along Route 26+ Squirrel Drive, North Atherton+ West Aaron Drive, and Route 150+ Eagle Point, plus additional sites in Yeagertown and Mill Hall. The first stores will open in 2026 and are expected to create about 350 jobs while hiring 35 associates and 140 local contractors at each location.

The Penn State Museum Consortium will hold its fall 'Night at the Museums' event tomorrow on University Park campus, where museums, galleries and performance spaces will be open from 4—8 p.m. Admission is free and visitors may enjoy a silent disco along with other special activities.

Penn State Prime will host its 10th Forging a Career in Branding panel on Sept.

18 in the Business Building atrium where returning alumni share real-world marketing insights—over nine years the panel has helped more than 2,000 students build career skills.

Penn State geoscientist Erin DiMaggio and an international team discovered early Homo and a new species of Australopithecus fossils at an Ethiopian site; the finds dated between 2.6 and 2.8 million years ago show these groups coexisted—an insight that adds to our understanding of human evolution.

Penn State was named a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index — tied for sixth in research among doctoral institutions.

The University holds a gold STARS rating that reflects its strong sustainability research and a 70-MW solar project — designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Penn State’s Department of Entomology will host the Great Insect Fair on Sept.

20 at the Snider Agricultural Arena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the event will feature an insect zoo, honey tastings, face painting and vendors offering insect art while teaching about conservation.

Researchers at Penn State discovered a shifted wobble in RNA that helps explain its many roles in cells—using cheminformatics, they analyzed over 3,000 3D models and confirmed their findings with experiments.

They said the work may help design drugs to target bacteria in the future.

Penn State sophomore tight end Luke Reynolds played a strong game on Saturday against Florida International and recorded seven catches in the 34-0 win.

He is competing for more playing time as he builds trust with teammates—his competitive drive is pushing him into a key role this season.

Penn State men’s basketball will host Shippensburg for an exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on October 26—tip-off time is yet to be announced.

Coach Mike Rhoades’ team will play a charity exhibition against Dayton on October 19 before opening the regular season on November 3 against Fairfield.

No. 12 Penn State women's volleyball swept Bucknell 3—0 at Rec Hall Tuesday night—missing star Kennedy Martin but gaining strong support from five players with six or more kills.

The team totaled 46 kills compared to Bucknell's 22 and will face No. 7 Pitt on Wednesday, September 17 at Rec Hall.

Robbie Fulks Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Robbie Fulks return to his bluegrass roots with an ensemble of masterful musicians in an evening of heartfelt music.

Ron Sexsmith Concert

8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the introspective melodies of Ron Sexsmith's latest work reflecting on life's emotional journey.

Daniel Villarreal Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Enjoy a vibrant fusion of pan-Latin beats and psychedelic rock from an acclaimed Chicago musician.

Sonido Gallo Negro Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Sonido Gallo Negro as they blend psychedelic tropical music with unique instruments.

The Sadies Acoustic Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket information available — Enjoy a special acoustic night featuring the eclectic roots sounds of The Sadies.

Alice Peacock & Jessica Willis Fisher Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies and inspiring stories with two talented singer-songwriters.

Iris DeMent Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $ — Experience the inspirational sounds of Iris DeMent as she confronts modern challenges with heartfelt music.

Coyote Island Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the musical journey of Mike O’Hehir and his unique sound.

Chatham County Line Concert

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a genre-bending blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock from this acclaimed band.

Live Performance by Los Microwaves with Chaki The Funk Wizard

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $10 — Experience a unique blend of post-punk and synth pop from this iconic band with live tracks from the early 80s.