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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Honeygrow will open at 170 E. Beaver Ave in downtown State College on Monday, November 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.—giveaways and free T-shirts will be offered for guests at the first Centre County location. Onward State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved nearly 43 million for three capital projects at University Park — a 15 million microchip packaging cleanroom expansion at the Millennium Science Complex that begins later this month, an 11.37 million renovation of McKee Hall adding bed space and upgraded bathrooms with work starting in December, and a 16.4 million repurposing of the 331 Building for the Applied Research Lab with completion set for September. StateCollege.com
- ➤ A study by Penn State College of Education researchers found that small-group discussions helped 4th and 5th graders boost their critical thinking as they talked through their reading. The team used AI to quickly process nearly 400 conversations — a method that could unlock deeper insights from large sets of data in future projects. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to bad weather, Penn State’s Veterans Day Ceremony is moved indoors to Heritage Hall today at 11:11 a.m. after a 9 a.m. Military Service Recognition Breakfast—honoring members of the U.S. military and streaming live for those who cannot attend in person. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball received a commitment from JUCO product Jacob Kucharczyk from Kellogg Community College who played 54 games last season and hit .396. Kucharczyk said he is grateful for the opportunity—he will further his academic and athletic career at Penn State. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's soccer goalkeeper Mackenzie Gress was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team after a strong tournament—she had a 0.697 save percentage with 106 saves, including eight saves against UCLA—while Penn State will begin its NCAA tournament run on Friday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's soccer has qualified for its 31st NCAA tournament appearance and will host Army West Point on November 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Jeffrey Field (the team is the No.8 seed and coach Erica Dambach is in her 19th season). Army (coming off a three-game win streak with a 14-5-2 record) will aim to turn its recent loss into a tournament success. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Mackenzie Gress was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team after making eight saves and allowing two goals against UCLA last week—she earned this honor even though the team did not win the match. The NCAA Tournament selection will be made today at 4 p.m., marking ten years since the team last won a National Championship. Onward State
- ➤ Maximus Muhlhauser, a Penn State second-year economics student, rides on the English equestrian team and participates in ROTC while planning his future military service. He earned a reserve spot on the ROTC Ranger team and juggles classes, training, and competitions—demonstrating his strong commitment to his family’s patriotic legacy. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Coach Mike Rhoades praised freshman point guard Kayden Mingo after the win over New Haven—he is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists in two games—and said he expects the team to play faster using its three-ball handling group of Melih Tunca and Freddie Dilione. Daily Collegian
- ➤ On a cold Monday in State College, Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith met with reporters at Beaver Stadium to talk about the team's future and his own job, noting that some players are unsure if they will stay and that tight end Joey Schlaffer is leaving for transfer (the portal will open soon). He said the defense worked hard against Indiana and that quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has improved his play (throwing more good passes) as new coaching choices will come after the season. StateCollege.com
- ➤ The Lady Lions will play Coppin State at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Rec Hall — they will travel to Philadelphia on Sunday to face Saint Joseph’s with key players Kiyomi McMiller and Gracie Merkle boosting the team. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's volleyball jumped from No. 25 to No. 24 in the latest AVCA poll — after a loss to Purdue and a win over Illinois — and will face No. 20 Minnesota at 8:00 p.m. Friday at Maturi Pavilion. Daily Collegian
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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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Peter Bradley Adams Concert
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the intimate and inspiring sounds of indie folk rock by Peter Bradley Adams.
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Jenna Nicholls Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check event page for cost — Experience the timeless music of Jenna Nicholls blending classic Americana with heartfelt storytelling.
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Darrin Hacquard Live Performance
8:00–11:00 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a unique blend of storytelling and diverse musical styles from Darrin Hacquard.
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Boston University Terriers at Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling matchup as the Nittany Lions aim to rewrite the story with a dynamic roster.
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Penn State Men's Basketball vs. Sacred Heart
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the rise of Penn State Hoops with a talented and fearless roster.
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Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball Game
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the new era of Nittany Lions basketball with a dynamic team ready to impress.
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