Recent News
Klahr named vice provost for Global
Two students, eight degrees: Penn State graduates complete quadruple majors
Sé Morrisson and Fiona Combs have quite a few things in common. They are both student marshals in Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts. They are both Schreyer Honors Scholars. They both call State College, Pennsylvania, their hometown. And, as of May 10, they are each a recipient of four separate bachelor’s degrees.
Date Posted:
Thursday, May 15
Second round of Penn State-Auckland seed grant recipients complete projects
Two rounds of co-funded seed grant competitions were launched by Penn State Global, the first in 2020 and second in 2023, resulting in a total of 10 cross-university collaboration projects receiving funding. The 18-month term for the 2023-24 seed grant funded projects has recently completed and all final reports have now been submitted, however, the impact of the research efforts and relationships formed between faculty, staff and students from both institutions continues to generate global impact.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, May 14
Journalism professor helps build resilience through unique student experiences
Standing 11,000 feet above sea level admiring a nearby glacier and running on adrenaline, Mila Sanina, assistant teaching professor of journalism in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, was ecstatic. The hike to this elevation was the most physically demanding thing she had done as a teacher. After seeing her student interview a local scientist, she knew the whole trek was worth it.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, May 13
Penn State submits declaration in response to proposed NSF funding cuts
Penn State has submitted a declaration in support of a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities, the American Council on Education, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, along with 13 research universities, setting forth the importance of funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to the University's research enterprise and to the resulting extraordinary benefits it provides to the nation’s health, prosperity and security.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, May 13
Penn State Dairy Science Club broadens horizons in the Netherlands
Forty members of the Dairy Science Club in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences traveled to the Netherlands during spring break to learn more about global agriculture and explore a new culture.
Date Posted:
Friday, May 9
First fossil evidence of endangered tropical tree discovered
For the first time, scientists have discovered fossils of a living, endangered tropical tree in Borneo, revealing that Asia’s rainforests have sheltered these ancient giants for millions of years and highlighting the need for their conservation. The team was led by researchers at Penn State.
Date Posted:
Thursday, May 8
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 6
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 13 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, May 6
One Health minor in College of Ag Sciences offers custom fieldwork experiences
From riding along with a mobile medical unit in central Pennsylvania to studying the effects of deforestation on people and animals in Costa Rica, six students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ One Health minor are gaining firsthand insight into the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health.
Date Posted:
Friday, May 2
Penn State liberal arts student graduates with four degrees and global perspective
Fiona Combs is one of two Penn State students graduating this semester with four degrees. Her academic journey has spanned multiple disciplines and continents, reflecting a deep passion for learning and a strong sense of gratitude for the opportunities she’s had.
Date Posted:
Thursday, May 1
Record number of Penn State students earn Gilman Scholarship
A record-setting 18 Penn State students across four campuses were selected as recipients of the March 2025 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program scholarship. This nationwide scholarship program is highly competitive, with nearly 10,000 students having applied across the nation, according to Penn State Global and Penn State Undergraduate Research and Fellowship Mentoring.
Date Posted:
Thursday, May 1
Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report
Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by researchers at Penn State and recently granted patent rights, enables high-efficiency lithium extraction — in minutes, not hours — using low temperatures and simple water-based leaching.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, April 30
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- April 28
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, April 28
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