Recent News
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5
Penn State suspends University-affiliated travel to the Middle East indefinitely
On March 2, the U.S. Department of State issued an advisory to U.S. citizens in several Middle Eastern countries, urging them to depart using commercial means. In light of this advisory, Penn State announced today that University-affiliated travel has been suspended to multiple countries throughout the Middle East.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, March 3
Spring break class trips offer communications students real-life opportunities
Two groups of Penn State communications will make separate spring break trips to Europe, but the aspiring documentary filmmakers and digital advertising professionals share a common goal of gaining hands-on, real-life experience, as well as a dose of independence and practical problem solving.
Date Posted:
Tuesday, March 3
Spring break travel advisory: What Penn Staters need to know about Mexico
As spring break approaches, Penn State's Global Safety team alerts that anyone planning trips to Mexico should be aware of evolving security conditions in several popular destinations.
Date Posted:
Monday, March 2
Abington students grow career skills in 10-day, affordable study away courses
The Abington Experience, a roadmap for campus to career success, includes brief, for-credit coursework in Germany and other nations.
Date Posted:
Friday, February 27
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 26
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
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Thursday, February 26
Harrisburg faculty awarded seed grants for international research collaboration
Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of Global Engagement has awarded seed grants to faculty members to establish interdisciplinary research projects with partner institutions around the globe.
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Thursday, February 26
Students at Penn State and University of Zagreb spark global innovation
The third International Student Business Meetup offered an intensive, practice‑oriented curriculum covering artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet of Things and other emerging technologies, along with entrepreneurship and marketing topics.
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Thursday, February 26
The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story
On Valentine’s Day, the Palmer Museum of Art became a tasting room and a classroom all at once. “The Art of Chocolate: A Guided Tasting Experience,” presented by the Arboretum at Penn State in partnership with Penn State’s Cacao and Chocolate Research Network, paired research with sensory discovery and chocolate with cheese.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, February 25
Students and faculty build relationships through virtual and in-person exchange
Sachin Gore, director of undergraduate studies and assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering, recently led an embedded Experiential Digital Global Engagement, or EDGE, project with engineering students and faculty at both Penn State and Leibniz Universität Hannover in Germany.
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Monday, February 23
A holiday abroad: Students find global perspectives on family, society in Italy
A group of Penn State students, including four from Penn State Mont Alto, studied family dynamics abroad in Italy over Thanksgiving break.
Date Posted:
Wednesday, February 18
Nominations for John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards accepted through April 3
Nominations are open through April 3 for the 2026 John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards. The awards recognize students and faculty who cultivate opportunities to advance the United Nations' global Sustainable Development Goals while demonstrating personal integrity, unwavering dedication to their values and morals, and a commitment to the mission and values of Penn State.
Date Posted:
Monday, February 16
Penn State alumna’s career navigates global crises, shifting political landscape
History and the current moment show that the world will continue to experience disruptions — health emergencies, violent conflict, political upheavals — and that businesses, organizations, and governments will look to international affairs professionals to help navigate the waters. Penn State alumna Kayla King-Majstorovic's career exemplifies the kind of impact that globally engaged professionals can make.
Date Posted:
Thursday, February 12
