Good morning, State College.

Teaching and Learning with Technology launched the AI Commons (a new virtual resource) to help Penn Staters explore generative AI with online consultations, creative labs, and in-person Arcade sessions at Shields Building Media Commons.

The service will begin in the fall semester to expand responsible AI learning.

Fifteen Penn Staters will be honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows at a ceremony on Sept.

23 at the Nittany Lion Inn on University Park campus, where they will share their expertise with students. The award, conferred by the Penn State Alumni Association, recognizes exceptional leadership and professional achievements.

Penn State University Libraries will host the Freedom in the Equation exhibit throughout fall in Central Pattee Library’s Leisure Reading Room; a talk on Ukraine’s impact on science and agriculture will be held Sept.

22 at noon in Foster Auditorium (102 Paterno Library).

Seven Penn State students have been nominated for the 2027 Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships due to outstanding academic and leadership skills.

They will soon submit their materials for national review and attend interviews in November with support from URFM in University Park.

Hernando Rojas, known for his research on media and democracy, will deliver his free Pockrass Lecture titled 'Media and the Three Ps: Polarization, Participation and Populism' on Sept.

24 at 5 p.m. at Carnegie Cinema (113 Carnegie Building) at Penn State.

Researchers from Penn State (environmental engineers) say recycled concrete aggregate may offer a low-cost option to treat acid mine drainage that harms local streams.

Lab tests showed the material reduced water acidity in short-term trials and could help expand treatment solutions at some abandoned mine sites.

Penn State University Police urge students, faculty, staff and visitors to prepare for Sept.

25, a national If You See Something, Say Something Awareness Day during National Preparedness Month by reviewing the Run, Hide, Fight steps and signing up for PSUAlert (their emergency update system). Community members should report suspicious activities.

Penn State University Police warn Nittany Lion fans that fake social media ticket offers have increased (scammers use apps like Venmo and Zelle for payment) and urge buyers to use only the official ticket office or the Student Ticket Resale Marketplace.

Penn State wide receiver Zay Robinson had a standout performance against Temple last Saturday by catching three passes for 73 yards and one touchdown in six snaps — he also contributed on special teams.

Penn State women’s lacrosse added attacker Chloe Ryan (a Columbia High standout who played for Salt City Snipers) to its 2028 recruiting class, following her twin sister Callie at Happy Valley.

Penn State men's basketball schedule for Big Ten conference games was released Wednesday evening — it shows a home game vs Michigan on Feb.

23 and vs Purdue on Jan. 20, plus road games at Ohio State and a West Coast trip to face UCLA and USC.

Coach Matt Campbell recalled his past MAC wins as he prepares Penn State’s team for Saturday’s game at Beaver Stadium against Buffalo.

He said every game is tough and his team must earn confidence even as it benefits from an easier nonconference slate before facing tougher Big Ten opponents.