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Chef Jet Tila returns to Penn State on Nov.

3-5 to headline on-campus culinary events. The schedule features a dinner buffet on Nov. 3 at Findlay Dining Commons, a throwdown and book signing on Nov. 4 at Redifer Dining Commons, and cooking demos on Nov. 5 at Pollock Dining Commons.

Penn State Centre Stage presents Sister Act in the Jimirro Playhouse Theatre on the University Park campus through Oct.

17. The production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater (tickets are available on the Centre Stage website).

Penn State will stop using Flock Safety cameras on campus after its one-year contract expired, and officials said they will look for new security tools.

Student groups have raised privacy concerns over the system that has been in use since February.

Laurie Badzek, dean of the Nese College of Nursing, received the PHENSA Distinguished Colleague Award on Sept.

15 at the fall meeting in Harrisburg. The honor recognizes her leadership in nursing education — including securing major philanthropic support for scholarships and expanded programs.

A Penn State Health pediatrician offered ten simple tips to help families stay healthy during cold and flu season.

The advice urges parents to vaccinate, wash hands, cover coughs, clean surfaces, and keep sick children home to lessen the spread of flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

Penn State men’s basketball announced student season tickets for the 2026-27 season will go on sale at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct.

23 at Bryce Jordan Center for $50 (excluding winter break games) with the season opener set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 against Canisus.

Penn State defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim said the team must play tough through all four quarters as they work on finishing games ahead of Michigan today — defensive tackle Dallas Vakalahi added that increasing physicality in practice should carry into the game.

Penn State released its first Big Ten update on Wednesday night ahead of Saturday's matchup against Michigan.

The report named running back Carson Hansen, defensive end Yvan Kemajou, cornerback Josiah Zayas, and defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim as probable while Cam Smith and kicker Christiano Rosa remained questionable.

Penn State coach Matt Campbell said his team will adjust their defense for Saturday’s game against Michigan following linebacker Alex Tatsch’s season-ending injury — he noted that defensive shifts include returning Cam Smith and safety Marcus Neal Jr. moving into linebacker roles to counter Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood.

Penn State struggled to connect its run game against USC on Saturday when a 10-yard run by Rocco Becht pushed the team into field goal range; coach Campbell and coordinator Mouser said changes (refined rotation and more chances for Quinton Martin Jr. in practice) aim to boost performance.