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Measuring how – and where – Antarctic ice is cracking with new data tool
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 7
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Date Posted:
Monday, July 7
Science, art and action: Páramos 2025 Symposium ignites global collaboration
In early June, Bogotá, Colombia, became the center of global páramo research as faculty and students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences joined forces with international partners to host the landmark Páramos 2025 Symposium.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, July 2
Mechanical engineering grad student selected as Fulbright scholar for Chile
Sarah Chekan, a master’s student in mechanical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was selected for the 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Student Research/Study Program. She will conduct research within the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering on integrating renewable energy into existing power grids in Chile.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, July 1
Ukrainian scholars reconnect during virtual reunion hosted by Penn State
As Ukraine works to secure its agricultural future, a growing network of Ukrainian scholars, past and present, recently reconnected virtually to share progress, explore collaboration, and strengthen ties between Penn State and Ukrainian institutions.
Date Posted:
Monday, June 30
EMS faculty members earn National Academies US-African Frontiers Fellowships
Two faculty members in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences have been awarded the prestigious U.S.-Africa Frontiers Fellowships by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to build high-impact research collaboration and strengthen capacity building with African scientists. In addition, three African scientists will be visiting Penn State.
Date Posted:
Friday, June 27
Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — June 26
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Date Posted:
Thursday, June 26
Penn State College of Ag Sciences names Harbaugh Scholars for 2025
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has awarded funding to six faculty members across three teams to support the development of innovative curricula through the college's Harbaugh Faculty Scholars program.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
Psychology student supports fellow Chaiken Scholars through mentorship
Diana Lopez, a psychology major and first-generation student at Penn State, is using her experiences to mentor others through the Chaiken Center, while gaining hands-on experience through research, study abroad and volunteer work that supports her goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Her journey reflects the impact of mentorship, campus resources and global opportunities in shaping her academic and career path.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
Penn State students break down global issues through educational immersions
Future agricultural science teachers studying in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Idaho and at 1890s land-grant universities, taught in classrooms across the country as part of the fourth cohort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-supported Global Orientation to Agricultural Learning, or GOALs, program.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 25
Penn State, Galway partner on empathy and engaged youth citizenship
Penn State recently held a seminar titled "Empathy and Engaged Youth Citizenship: What it Means and Why it Matters," presented by international visiting scholars Pat Dolan, professor and UNESCO Chair Emeritus at the University of Galway in Ireland, and Sean Campbell, CEO of Foroige, the largest youth development organization in Ireland. Mark Brennan, professor and UNESCO Chair on Global Citizenship Education for Sustainable Peace through Youth and Community Engagement at Penn State, hosted the event.
Date Posted:
Monday, June 23
Penn State ranks 24th in US, 82nd globally in 2026 QS World University Rankings
Penn State tied for No. 82 in the world in the recently released 2026 QS World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 6% worldwide among the 1,501 institutions ranked by QS. Penn State also placed, out of 192 ranked U.S. institutions, at No. 6 among Big Ten universities, No. 8 among U.S. public institutions, and No. 24 among all U.S. universities.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, June 18
Penn State 3rd in US, 64th globally in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Penn State ranks No. 3 in the United States and No. 64 overall among the top international institutions assessed by the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. These rankings aim to assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — global goals adopted by all U.N. member states that look to improve life for all people and protect the planet. Penn State is one of only four U.S. institutions to rank in the top 100 globally.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, June 17
