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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Global will host its annual Education Abroad Fair on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall + HUB-Robeson Center at University Park, where students can learn about study abroad programs in over 55 countries and have a chance to win one of five $500 scholarships. Penn State
- ➤ Today, the Ridgelines Community Conference will take place at 3 Dots Downtown in State College to offer interactive workshops on community language arts education for artists, teachers and students. It runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and uses a sliding scale fee. Downtown State College
- ➤ Two Penn State Kinesiology professors—Lacy Alexander and Danielle Symons Downs—were named fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology at a meeting in Pittsburgh last month; the honor marks their strong work in research and leadership in women’s health. Penn State
- ➤ Four Penn State researchers have been named 2025 IEE Fellows for their role in advancing energy and environmental research. The fellowship offers three years of support—helping to fund their innovative projects aimed at a sustainable future. Penn State
- ➤ The A. James Clark Foundation has invested an extra $11 million in the Clark Scholars Program at Penn State to ensure that 10 new engineering majors receive full tuition, fees, room and board plus curricular support annually in perpetuity. Ten million dollars will fund initiatives like hiring a full-time administrator and expanding study abroad opportunities—while a new $1 million fund will let scholars give back to local causes. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State will host a town hall on Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at 603 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub—livestreaming the event for community members to learn about updates on its research enterprise and potential federal funding changes. University officials will answer pre-submitted and live questions to help guide future plans. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chilly nights have brightened leaf colors across northern and central Pennsylvania, the state’s report said—with many areas now at their peak. Cool weather and rain will keep trees vibrant this week—and some regions are still waiting for their best colors. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An ongoing two‐year investigation by Spotlight PA shows that 30 years of state and local budget cuts left Pennsylvania’s mental health system unable to serve those with severe needs, pushing many into homelessness, job loss, or incarceration (the review covered thousands of documents and spending records). StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 10-19 season that kept them out of the tournament, the Lady Lions rebuilt their roster with four returners, two transfers, five freshmen and one two-sport athlete. Coach Carolyn Kieger said the team strengthened its frontcourt and signed up for a tough nonconference schedule—designed to set the stage for a strong 2025-26 tournament bid. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State will play Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City tonight at 7 p.m. with interim head coach Terry Smith and new quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer leading the team despite 15 injured players including Drew Allar, and the Nittany Lions are underdogs as Iowa is favored by three points while Penn State holds an 18-14 series lead. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State women’s hockey shut out Mercyhurst 3–0 at Pegula Ice Arena in a rematch of the AHA Championship win—Tessa Janecke, Katelyn Roberts, and freshman Danica Maynard scored key goals to secure the team's seventh straight victory. They will face Mercyhurst again at 1 p.m. today for the final home game in the series. Daily Collegian
- ➤ After Drew Allar broke his left ankle last Saturday, Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer stepped in at Beaver Stadium and is now preparing for a challenging three-game stretch against Iowa, Ohio State and Indiana. He has worked closely with coaches and teammates — their support boosting his readiness—as he gears up for his next matchups. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State women's soccer won 1–0 against Purdue on Thursday night when Amelia White scored the only goal—keeping the team in the hunt for a top Big Ten seed. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State football faces a setback as four-star quarterback Troy Huhn decommitted after coach James Franklin was fired following three straight losses. Huhn, the 15th ranked quarterback in his class, changed his commitment—adding to other moves during the team's recruiting challenges. WTAJ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michigan Wolverines at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Hockey
7-9 p.m. — Pegula Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere of college hockey in the heart of Hockey Valley.
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Arun Ramamurthy Trio Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience the captivating blend of Indo-Jazz with Arun Ramamurthy showcasing his violin mastery.
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