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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers and staff at the Arboretum at Penn State harvested 2,872 pounds of produce during this growing season— the highest ever— and donated it to the State College Food Bank to help ensure local food security before Thanksgiving break. Penn State
- ➤ Light Up Night 2025 took place Thursday in downtown State College and featured live performances, free trolley rides, artisan booths, Santa visits and free hot drinks along Allen Street and Calder Way—Santa later chose a child to help light the Downtown Evergreen Tree at the Allen Street Gates. Community groups such as Kish Bank and the Lions Foundation helped spread cheer through free treats and toy donations for families in need—local youth artists also sold handmade crafts during the event. Daily Collegian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State named Josh Davis as its new senior vice provost and chief of staff, effective Jan. 5. He was vice chancellor and chief of staff at Nebraska and will work closely with the provost to advance key university initiatives. Penn State
- ➤ On November 3rd, the Penn State Dickinson Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic visited Washington to watch Supreme Court oral arguments on Rico v. United States and Hencely v. Fluor Corporation—arranged by Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Led by Professor Michael Foreman, the third-year law students learned key skills by observing how the justices questioned attorneys during the proceedings. Penn State
- ➤ Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center will host two free financial literacy webinars for the Penn State community in December. The webinars cover Debt Management on December 2 and Identity Theft on December 16 — a PNC speaker will present each session to help attendees build solid money management skills. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State has received a five-year, $824,000 federal grant to train 40 new bachelor’s-level vocational rehabilitation professionals to help state agencies address staffing shortages — the program led by Allison Fleming will offer tuition, internships and mentoring to support students in entering a rewarding public service career. Recruitment for the first group will begin in spring and awards are expected by summer and fall — the initiative is set to expand opportunities for those supporting people with disabilities. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State announced that nine faculty and staff received Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year – six earned Fulbright Scholar Awards, one earned the International Education Administrator Award and two received Fulbright Specialist Awards. They celebrated these honors at a luncheon on Nov. 17 to kick off International Education Week. Penn State
- ➤ This summer, Penn State’s science outreach and diversity offices partnered with Upward Bound Programs to host the first Uplifting Science camp for 19 high schoolers who spent a week on campus exploring science and developing their STEM identity – they attended physics workshops, toured labs and the planetarium, and set personal goals for future college success. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ College Township Council reviewed final plans on Thursday for the first phase of a 48-acre residential development behind Pleasant Pointe apartments on Shiloh Road—this phase will build 197 units with a mix of townhomes, apartment buildings, and workforce housing plus offer a community center. The council will take final action on Dec. 18, and the developer plans to break ground in 2026 with phase one finishing in the fall. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State study found that feeding, sleep, and play routines set in the first two months may lead to higher weight at six months—raising early signs of obesity risk. Researchers used the Early Healthy Lifestyles tool with 143 families in northeastern Pennsylvania to help doctors give better support to new parents. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Cook resigned as the Penn State men’s soccer coach after eight seasons with a 66-49-23 record and will leave Happy Valley to join an MLS club. His tenure included three NCAA Tournament appearances and championships in 2021 and 2023 — he also earned two Big Ten Coach of the Year awards. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State baseball will face the Air Force Falcons on February 13 in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the MLB Classic Desert Invitational — marking only the second meeting between the teams — in an early-season game. Air Force announced its 2026 schedule last Thursday — a signal of the game’s importance — as both teams get ready for the contest. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women’s hockey beat RIT 5-3 Friday night and kept its winning streak with two shorthanded goals boosting their record to 15-0-0. The team will finish its series today at 3 p.m. at the Gene Polisseni Center — they remain the only undefeated squad in the nation. Onward State
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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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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.
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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.
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Michigan State Spartans at Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost info unavailable — A new era of Penn State Hoops begins with a young and talented roster ready to make their mark.
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