Good morning, State College.

Fred Vigeant, a Harrisburg programming executive from WITF, has been named the new general manager at WPSU after WHYY took control on Oct.

1. He will start on Oct. 26 to lead radio & television operations across central Pennsylvania while providing opportunities for former staff.

The Bike Den at Penn State will mark its 5th anniversary with free biking events from Monday, Oct.

12 to Friday, Oct. 16 at University Park (including a pop-up at Osmond Fountain, bike registration, a brake clinic, a social ride, and an all-day birthday party).

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute invites applications for four 2027–28 fellowships for faculty, researchers, and staff, with new administrative programs complementing implementation science and community-engaged research tracks; applications are due by Nov.

15.

Angela Linse will retire in December after 20 years at the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State; an interim leader will be named soon to serve until a national search begins.

The Huck Institutes and Fox Graduate School are seeking full-time doctoral students for 20-hour graduate assistantships in core facilities for spring 2027.

Eligible applicants must pass their comprehensive exam and submit a faculty letter online by Oct. 18.

Researchers at Penn State have developed an AI model that uses image diffusion techniques to predict hourly flash flood risk by analyzing over 500 river basins' rainfall and streamflow data — the model will soon incorporate live gauge readings to better protect the community.

Researchers at Penn State are testing a new recycling method using coal particles + laser-generated heat to convert plastics into reusable building blocks.

The project is entering its optimization phase as the team explores which hard-to-recycle plastics may benefit while showing Pennsylvania anthracite as a valuable resource.

Penn State wrestling unveiled its 2026-27 non-conference schedule with 16 dual meets, eight in non-conference contests and eight in Big Ten play.

The season opens on Nov. 12 at Rec Hall against Bloomsburg, with trips to Norman, New York, Lehigh, West Virginia and Binghamton + intense matchups.

Penn State men's and women's basketball announced 2026-27 home opener tip times and broadcast schedules.

The Lady Lions open at 5 p.m. against Cleveland State and the men's team at 7:30 p.m. versus Canisius on November 2 at Bryce Jordan Center, with games streaming on Big Ten Plus —online only—.

Penn State men's hockey alum Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL points today by assisting on John Tavares’ play and scoring his first goal with the Toronto Maple Leafs + he is set to return for a Thursday game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Penn State’s defense will face USC’s offense Saturday at Beaver Stadium — as defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn uses his experience with former coach Lincoln Riley to ready his unit for explosive passing plays.

He aims to limit Trojan air yards and force controlled drives ahead of the White Out.

Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky met with the media Tuesday at Pegula Ice Arena to share plans for the 2026-27 season.

The team will use balanced scoring and analytics ahead of Friday's opener at UConn.

Penn State football wide receiver Koby Howard is set to miss the White Out event this Saturday because he is still recovering from an injury sustained in Week 3.

Coach Matt Campbell said he is a couple weeks away from returning and Howard hinted at his comeback on Instagram.