Good morning, State College.

The Centre Area Transportation Authority is launching its annual canned food drive to support local families, with donation boxes available on buses starting Friday, Nov.

14—and at the customer service center on E. Beaver Ave to collect nonperishable items for the State College Food Bank and Lion’s Pantry. The drive will help meet increased community needs during the holiday season.

Penn State’s Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building was evacuated Wednesday after crews heard a loud explosion and found a crack from the second floor to the roof with a 2-inch floor settlement—officials confirmed no injuries and are investigating the incident with police, fire, engineers and a bomb squad—and Fischer Road is closed for traffic.

Penn State was ranked as No. 27 for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine (Nov.

12); the ranking showed the school improved by one spot, placing it at No. 4 among Mid-Atlantic schools (up one spot from last year).

Penn State THON raised $2,077,353.59 during its Dream Forward campaign held Wednesday as part of the 100 Days 'Til THON event.

The 16-day drive beat last year's total of $1,926,461.87 and its goal of $1,250,000 (marking a record for the event) while hosting phone-a-thons, trivia nights, and fundraisers (supporting families impacted by childhood cancer).

CommAgency — the University’s student-run media production agency — is accepting inquiries for spring 2026 photography, live production, and graphic design projects from university offices and student organizations, with consultations arranged by contacting agency director Catie Grant.

The Penn State Eberly College of Science will host a free screening of the award-winning film 'Contact' at the State Theatre on Wednesday, Dec.

3 at 6:30 p.m. — a Q&A with experts on extraterrestrial intelligence will follow immediately.

Penn State and other Big 10 schools are reportedly considering a multi-billion dollar deal that includes a $2.4 billion investment from UC Investments, which may give each school over $100 million—this has raised concerns from groups calling for trustees to have more oversight in the decision process.

LineLeap announced that its annual Santa Crawl will be held at Penn State on December 13.

Shirts go on sale on November 17 via the LineLeap app+each sale will add $1 to help SafeBar Network.

Dane Dowiak, the junior captain of Penn State men’s hockey, earned strong praise for his leadership after the team’s tough loss in East Lansing and will help guide the Nittany Lions as they face No. 2 Michigan on Friday at Pegula Ice Arena—he urged younger players to be themselves while coach Guy Gadowsky highlighted his steady play.

Elijah Brown committed to Penn State wrestling yesterday via his X account at 215 pounds—he decommitted from Pitt in October and earned a 127—19 record with a state championship at Belle Vernon Area High School as the 28th overall recruit for the class of 2026.

Penn State softball signed three players to its 2025 recruiting class on National Signing Day, adding outfielder Avery Gehrke from Scottsdale, catcher Lily Duffill from Bridgeville plus outfielder Ryleigh Kiel from Chatham who posted strong stats at their high schools.

Penn State wrestling will face Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Friday in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Longtime broadcaster Jeff Byers said the team will use redshirt years for transfer Masanosuke Ono and Braeden Davis to mix veteran skills with fresh talent from recent world championships—setting up a competitive season.

After head coach James Franklin was fired, cornerbacks coach Terry Smith stepped in as interim coach and his future remains unclear—many staff roles and recruiting decisions are in flux until the new head coach is hired.

Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and offensive lineman Cooper Cousins are focused as the team will play Michigan State on Saturday.

Penn State women's basketball defeated Coppin State 90 to 62 at Rec Hall with Kiyomi McMiller scoring 21 points and Gracie Merkle adding 15 as the team controlled the rebounds and forced 25 turnovers.

The Lady Lions will face Saint Joseph's on Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. on the ESPN plus streaming service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dailey and Vincent Christmas Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The State Theatre — $ — Celebrate the holiday season with five-time GRAMMY® award winners delivering a unique spin on country, bluegrass, and gospel music.

48th Annual Juried Winter Craft Market

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Nittany Valley Sports Centre — $5 admission (cash only), children 12 and under free — Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from over 60 talented Pennsylvania artists.