Good morning, State College.

Penn State will co-host the 10th annual PA-SARA Conference on Nov.

20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. Higher education professionals will gather to get updates and network on state authorization for distance education as registration closes on Nov. 14 or when capacity is reached.

Zachary Vinitski, a top chemical engineering major with a 4.0 GPA, has been named the fall student marshal for Penn State College of Engineering and will be honored at the commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. on Dec.

21 at the Bryce Jordan Center — his appointment recognizes his strong grades and leadership.

In September, students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences volunteered at the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship in Scottsdale—helping care for the course and set up the event while learning key skills.

Organized by program leaders and industry experts, the experience is expected to benefit them in future internships and jobs.

Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved new terms today to let WHYY take over WPSU’s radio and TV assets—removing a $17 million subsidy requirement and starting final talks pending WHYY board and FCC approval.

Tales for Twos, Session 2 offers singing, dancing, fingerplays, and stories for toddlers aged 24 to 36 months in the Children’s Activity Room; registration for all four Tuesday sessions starts on October 7 at 9 a.m. and today’s session runs from 9:30 to 10 a.m. (limit 20).

Researchers from Penn State and Columbia University published a study yesterday that showed Earth’s continents became stable only after the lower crust reached temperatures above 900°C—temperatures high enough to move radioactive elements and cool the deep crust.

The findings may help guide future searches for critical minerals and habitable planets.

Kennedy Martin earned Big Ten Player of the Week for a third time after strong wins over Wisconsin and Northwestern—she posted .474 against Wisconsin with 23 kills and 8 digs and .412 against Northwestern with 24 kills, helping move Penn State up two spots to No. 17 in the AVCA rankings. The junior transfer will now travel for away conference matches on October 17 and 18, with games to be aired on the Big Ten Network.

After coach James Franklin was fired, Penn State’s 2026 football recruits began reopening their commitments as the entire 2027 class decommitted in the last three days—wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers, 3-star Lavar Keys, two safeties, and two defensive linemen updated their status amid the coaching uncertainty.

Top-ranked running back Kemon Spell decommitted from Penn State today after head coach James Franklin was fired amid a recent losing skid — Associate Head Coach Terry Smith now serves as interim head coach as the team prepares for upcoming games.

Mr. Gnome Concert with Sunday Love Club and Person

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $10 — Experience the expansive, technicolor art-rock sounds of mr. Gnome in a cozy venue.

Katie Pruitt Concert

8-11 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Experience the transformative power of music with Katie Pruitt on her Time Wasn't Wasted Tour.

Tarwa N-Tiniri Concert

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Free entry — Experience the soulful desert blues from the all-Berber band Tarwa N-Tiniri, hailing from Morocco.

Thesaurus Rex Halloween Bash

7-11 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of local folk-jam music with Thesaurus Rex and Ham on a Stick for Halloween.

Soles of Duende - Can We Dance Here?

7:30-9 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Free entry — Experience a captivating fusion of tap, flamenco, and Indian classical dance that speaks without words.

Keller Williams Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass from innovative artist Keller Williams.

Bella White Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the enchanting sounds of Bella White's unique country/folk music.

Coppin State Eagles vs. Penn State Lady Lions Women's Basketball

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Rec Hall — Tickets available — Witness the exciting women's basketball matchup as Coppin State takes on Penn State.

Riley Green Concert

6:45-10:00 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — $41.75 – $91.75 — Experience the multi-platinum singer-songwriter's highly successful Damn Country Music Tour.