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Laura's focus is heavily centered around Penn State University, with an emphasis on events and announcements related to the university. She also covers topics related to culture & society, as well as education. If you have news or stories about Penn State University, upcoming events, rankings or cultural initiatives within the university community, reaching out to Laura would be a good fit.
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By: Laura Waldhier
As the Assessment Community of Practice continues into the fall 2026 semester, the format is being expanded to include guest speakers and facilitators who will offer additional perspectives, expertise and practical strategies related to assessment.
By: Laura Waldhier
Constitution Day, held on Sept. 17 each year, will be marked with several events at Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Established by law in 2004, it is a federal observance that commemorates the U.S. Constitution on the day it was signed in 1787. In addition, Sept. 15 is National Voter Registration Day.
By: Laura Waldhier
The new Equity Discovery Grant for Excellence program provides annual funding for pilot projects and existing initiatives that advance equity, belonging and opportunity across Penn State. A one-hour, virtual EDGE Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for those interested in applying.
By: Laura Waldhier
When the Penn State Campus Patrol first took shape on Sept. 8, 1926, it consisted of four men, two motorcycles with sidecars, and a simple mission: Watch over the college’s buildings and help visitors find their way. One hundred years later, Penn State University Police and Public Safety has grown into a modern, statewide public safety agency.
By: Laura Waldhier, Justin McDaniel
Penn State rose to No. 22 among national public universities and No. 55 overall — increasing four places in both categories — in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 “Best Colleges” ranking, released Sept. 22. Penn State also ranks No. 19 among Association of American Universities public institutions and is once again the top-ranked public university in Pennsylvania.
By: Laura Waldhier
Through the program learning assessment process, the Digital Arts certificate program continues to strengthen its capstone experience through course revision, sustained review of student portfolios, and ongoing refinements to instruction.
A black mule, Old Coaly came to Penn State from Kentucky in 1857 with his owner, Piersol Lytle, whose son Andy was among 200 workmen engaged in constructing Old Main.
By: Laura Waldhier
The Penn State Forum Speaker Series 2026 lineup continues with Jeff Sundheim, artificial intelligence business strategist at Tela Strategies and a 1983 Penn State alumnus, on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Penn Stater.
By: Laura Waldhier
Penn State Centre Stage presents the musical "Sister Act" through Oct. 17 in the Jimirro Playhouse Theatre on the University Park campus.
By: Laura Waldhier, Jocelyn Bilker
Ashwin Renganathan, professor of aerospace engineering at Penn State, has been selected as a member of the 2027 Class of Associate Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the world’s largest aerospace professional society.
