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Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated that ordinary adhesive tape has a specialized type of material memory capable of storing a sequence of multiple memories that can be fine-tuned to have different strengths or be erased to make way for new memories.

The Nittany Lions dominated Johns Hopkins on May 2 to capture Penn State's second Big Ten Tournament crown and first since 2019, and will head to the NCAA Tournament.

Penn State Altoona Professor of English Erin Murphy, an award-winning poet and prose writer, educator and community arts practitioner committed to collaboration, has been named the 2026–27 Penn State Laureate.

Researchers from Penn State and Loughborough University have developed an image analysis method that gives new insight into how Impressionist paintings were created, offering both experts and non-experts a fresh way to observe and interpret the making of artwork.

Labor market policies intended to protect trade secrets may limit late-career wages and encourage firms to replace human labor with capital investments in machinery and other equipment, according to a research team that includes Penn State Smeal professor Bharadwaj Kannan.

Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10.

Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10.

John Mauro, department head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named interim John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1.

In this video, President Bendapudi joins a Penn State student social media intern at the Berkey Creamery for a taste test and conversation about high-impact student experiences and taking chances.

More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens of trees at a time with volunteer support and reduced expense.

Transportation Services has announced parking information for Penn State commencement ceremonies to be held at University Park from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. General parking for spring commencement ceremonies will be located at Stadium West, Jordan East, and Porter North.

Thomas F. La Porta, director of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Penn State, has been named interim Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering, effective July 1.

Penn State's student music festival, Movin' On, will be held on Friday, May 1 at the Park Avenue IM Fields, located along North University Drive between Park Avenue and Services Road. Parking will be available at Stadium West and East Deck.

The 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium will take place May 18–20, with registration and poster submissions open through May 1 for the three-day event focused on evidence-based climate solutions and collaboration.

The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously appreciated, scientists reported in Nature Neuroscience, noting the connection could be a potential biological mechanism underlying why exercise is thought to benefit brain health.

Eight Penn State football players were selected during the 2026 NFL Draft, held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. In addition, several Nittany Lions were signed as unrestricted free agents following the draft.

No. 16 Penn State men’s volleyball swept Princeton to win the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Tournament championship as head coach Mark Pavlik was named coach of the year. The Lions will face UC Irvine in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Due to anticipated rainy weather, the start of the Blue-White Practice is now set for 12:15 p.m. on April 25 at Beaver Stadium.

Birders of all skill levels from around the world are invited to participate in the Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup, set for May 1-2. The 24-hour event combines friendly competition, citizen science, philanthropy and a shared love of nature. The registration deadline to participate is 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is ranked No. 5 in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I standings following the 2026 Winter season, announced on April 23. Ten Penn State teams earned points after their winter campaigns.