Penn State News

Seismic waves produced by thunderstorms, called thunderquakes, can be used as a novel source for seismic imaging, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

Astronomers have discovered that the most massive galaxies in the early universe contain far more small stars than expected. As a result, these early galaxies were likely much more massive than initial measurements suggested. This discovery, which involved Penn State scientists, challenges current understanding about how the first galaxies formed. The results were recently pu...

A new semester at Penn State brings new classes, new routines and, for some students, a first experience living independently. With that independence comes responsibility for personal safety and security.

As students, faculty and staff navigate Penn State campuses each day, University Police and Public Safety and Transportation Services are reminding the community that safe transportation practices play an important role in maintaining a healthy and welcoming campus environment.

The Penn State Military Appreciation Committee, Penn State Alumni Association and the Downtown State College Improvement District remind the Penn State community that the application period for the 2026 military banner displays closes on Sept. 1.