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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.

Juniors and seniors with a passion for conservation, outdoor recreation, or natural resources are encouraged to apply by May 7.

Tune in on May 20 hear lessons from leaders in the agriculture sector

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.

In early December, students enrolled in a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences course partnered with high school students in the South Fayette Township School District in McDonald to design innovative outdoor learning spaces that promote wellness and hands-on learning.

The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences honored four alumni with 2026 Outstanding Alumni awards in a ceremony on April 15 in State College.

The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences honored four alumni with 2026 Outstanding Alumni awards in a ceremony on April 15 in State College. Honorees included Del Voight, Jr., Katie McLaughlin, Tom Slewinski, and Mark Wach.

Members of the public can learn about evidence-based care for individuals with opioid use disorder and barriers to access at a Penn State Extension webinar, “Opioid Use Disorders: Treatments and Challenges” occurring noon to 1 p.m. on May 6.

Anyone interested in preserving food at home can learn food preservation methods and best practices by attending in-person workshops and webinars hosted by Penn State Extension.

Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development through a self-proposed project.

The Coaly Society recently celebrated the organization's 75th anniversary with a student-led effort to update Old Coaly's display in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Tanya Berger-Wolf, professor of computer science engineering; of electrical and computer engineering; and of evolution, ecology and organismal biology at Ohio State University, gave a lecture titled “AI for Nature: From Science to Action" as part of the Distinguished Lectures in Life Sciences series presented by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.