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Penn State campuses will host Constitution Day and voter registration events this week — the HUB-Robeson Center offers voter registration on Tuesday, Sept.

15 while a civic expo with educational displays and pocket constitution giveaways runs on Thursday, Sept. 17.

The 52nd Nittany Antique Machinery Show began Thursday at Penn's Cave and will run through Sunday as organizers file a preliminary injunction to contest a lease renewal that would impose higher rent and a one-year term.

They hope for good-faith negotiations to preserve the longstanding tradition (held since 1975).

Penn State dairy experts helped Seven Stars Dairy in Millerstown fix feed mix issues that were lowering milk butterfat levels.

The improvements, including adjusting feed ingredient order (a small change that avoids extra labor), could boost annual returns by nearly $200,000 if current prices hold.

Baby’s Diner opened a soft opening Thursday at 131 S.

Garner St and will offer breakfast, lunch & dinner daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Owner Hitham Hiyajneh said he plans to expand the menu as renovations restore the building’s classic 1950s style.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will return to Bryce Jordan Center April 3-4, 2027 with a new Color Bash experience; performances are set for Saturday at noon and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Sept.

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The Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society and School of Hospitality Management will honor Leland Pillsbury with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Ira Lubert with the Hospitality Executive of the Year Award on Apr.

13 at Penn State University Park — the event will begin at 4:30 p.m.

At Penn State, professor Cristin Millett heads the Ex-Utero project—a global team effort that uses art and medical science to study placentas and explore ectogenesis.

The initiative unites experts from Arts and Architecture, Huck Institutes and Engineering to push regenerative medicine research forward.

Students who took part in Penn State programs can apply to share their work through lightning talks and poster sessions at the showcase on Nov.

11 at the HUB-Robeson Center in University Park. The application deadline is Oct. 14 and presentations run from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Penn State’s Fall Career Days will take place Sept.

16-17 at the Bryce Jordan Center to help students meet 300 employers and explore internships one day and full-time roles the next — interviews will occur at the Bank of America Career Services Building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fourth-year student Odessa Dando interned in Rep. Sam Liccardo's office this summer to gain experience while blending her studies in political science and health policy; the work confirmed her plans to pursue a career in legislative affairs and public service.

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell is adjusting the team schedule with early morning practices and fixed off days to allow more recovery before critical games.

He said his routine—Monday and Friday off with practice Tuesday through Thursday—helps players be at peak performance during contests at Lincoln Financial Field.

After a 45-0 win over Marshall, Penn State will travel to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Sept.

12 at noon EDT to face Temple in a rare non-power conference road game (Temple’s roster includes several PSU ties). The Nittany Lions are favored to build on their strong start this season.

Penn State women’s hockey is retooling its forward unit ahead of the 2026-27 season after last season’s Frozen Four success—returnees and new recruits are working to boost scoring as seven players join the PWHL draft.

Penn State women’s lacrosse team announced five-star midfielder Ava von Kleeck's verbal commitment to its 2028 recruiting class on Thursday.

The junior from Nyack High School (who led her team to state semifinals last spring) strengthens the Nittany Lions’ midfield lineup.