Penn Staters on the slopes.

Finance major Jaiden Asch wants to do well by doing good.

Whether working for pocket money or paying their way through school, generations of alumni have balanced their studies with college jobs. Here, readers share memories of the funny, rewarding, and creative ways they made a buck while making their way through Penn State.

Penn State has a strong student veteran population.

Uncle Eli’s and the Douglas Albert Gallery fill important artistic niches in downtown State College.

Aspiring dentists gain professional and philanthropic guidance.

The former field hockey coach has fond memories spent at the Allen Street Grill.

Student identification cards have changed from paper to digital.

What's up with that?

Schreyer Scholar Hailey Onweller is programming a path to STEM success.

Penn State researchers outside the communications field examine the media with News Literacy grants.

News Literacy Ambassadors empower fellow students to create healthier media habits.

At a time when America’s political polarization is increasingly fed by questionable media sources, Penn State’s News Literacy Initiative wants to help students—and everyone else—be mindful of the content they consume. 

Commonwealth campuses move to a regional leadership model as part of budget-balancing efforts.

The capital region's campus provides unique opportunities that support both students and local communities.