November 26, 2025
Penn State will celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 2 — and Pennsylvania 4-H invites alumni and friends to participate by showing support for the organization’s 4-H Animal Science Knowledge Teams Endowment.
November 25, 2025
Jim Ingram, an alumnus of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, recently gave several copies of his book, "Unlimited Duty," to the Office of Veterans Programs at Penn State in observance of Military Appreciation Week. The books are available to borrow from the Student Veterans Center library.
November 24, 2025
Students in a Penn State agribusiness management class recently got some hands-on experience when they collaborated on a project with Kate’s Real Food, a company specializing in organic snacks.
November 24, 2025
Auja Bywater, doctoral candidate in food science and international agriculture and development, was awarded a graduate research fellowship by the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium for her work in creating safe, sustainable food systems.
November 21, 2025
At a time when millions of Americans have turkey on their minds, a team led by an animal scientist at Penn State has successfully tested a new way for poultry producers to keep their turkeys in sight.
November 20, 2025
Symptoms of anxiety and depression increased among post-9/11 veterans over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, with persistent disparities tied to race, ethnicity and gender, according to researchers at Penn State.
November 20, 2025
In this video, join President Neeli Bendapudi as she visits the College of Agricultural Sciences to learn about an experiential learning experience made possible through the power of partnership that is connecting ag students with a hands-on opportunity in sustainable farming. Watch the video for a behind-the-scenes look at this unique student opportunity.
November 19, 2025
After a delay of more than four months, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a 2025-26 state budget that includes level funding for Penn State’s general support appropriation. Including this year, Penn State’s general support funding has been held flat at $242.1 million for each of the last six fiscal years and has not increased since a 2% rise in 2019-20.
November 18, 2025
A Penn State delegation, led by College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Troy Ott, recently took part in high-level meetings and collaborative activities in Kazakhstan — the world’s ninth-largest country — to strengthen academic, research and international partnerships.
November 18, 2025
Penn State Extension’s Master Gardener "Seed to Supper" program is working to address food insecurity in Pennsylvania, one garden at a time. As Penn State celebrates its 11th GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, program leaders are inviting community members to support this effort to expand food access across Pennsylvania. The program teaches adults across the state how to grow their own vegetables on a budget.
November 18, 2025
The Lamartine F. and Emeline H. Hood Travel Fund will provide the college’s Department of Food Science with a source of discretionary funds to support graduate student travel to present their research results. Money may be used for travel expenses, presentation expenses, professional development, materials, supplies and other items.
November 18, 2025
Eating up to 2.5 ounces per day of lean beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may be heart healthy, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State.
November 18, 2025
Students from across Penn State had the opportunity to engage directly with engineers, alumni and recruiters from CNH, an equipment and services company focused on agriculture and construction, during CNH Engineering Day, held Oct. 7 at Penn State University Park. The event highlighted real-world applications of engineering, hands-on problem-solving and pathways to careers in sustainable technology and equipment design.
November 17, 2025
After producers in Pennsylvania’s tree-fruit and poultry industries identified language barriers and safety concerns as critical challenges, Penn State Extension created English4Ag to teach conversational and industry-specific English to Spanish-speaking agricultural workers. The program, supported by an AgriProspects minigrant, is aimed at strengthening safety, communication and workforce retention.
November 13, 2025
Leaders from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences helped to lead discussions on rebuilding Ukraine’s agricultural sector during the 2025 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue, held Oct. 19-25 in Des Moines, Iowa.
November 13, 2025
Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.
November 12, 2025
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recognized exceptional achievements in research during its fourth annual Research Awards Ceremony held Oct. 28 at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.
November 11, 2025
Early detection of inflammation in horses is crucial to allow for timely treatment, which can prevent chronic issues, reduce pain, and improve the animals’ overall well-being and performance. A team of animal scientists at Penn State developed a way to more accurately understand inflammation indicators in results of a blood test commonly performed by veterinarians.
November 11, 2025
Armen R. Kemanian, professor of production systems and modeling, has been appointed interim head of the Department of Plant Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
November 11, 2025
The One Health Microbiome Center will present the inaugural Microbiome Medal to Thomas Bosch on Dec 12. Bosch, a developmental biologist, zoologist and distinguished senior professor at Kiel University in Germany, will deliver a lecture on his work.
November 8, 2025
To help shape the future of agricultural education and innovation, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has convened a new Dean’s Leadership Council — a distinguished group of leaders committed to advancing the college’s mission through teaching, research and extension.
November 7, 2025
Leaders from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences were honored at the 153rd Annual State Session of the Pennsylvania State Grange, a historic grassroots organization that champions agriculture, rural development and community service across Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2025
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence announced the 2025-26 cohort of Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program faculty fellows.
November 7, 2025
Penn State undergraduate Emma Chaplin has been named a finalist for a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most selective postgraduate awards for U.S. students.
November 5, 2025
Siblings and Schreyer Scholar Alumni Anton and Lindsay Aluquin are facing the challenges of medical school together.
November 5, 2025
Starting from a humble interest in gardening and preserving the integrity of a stream on their property, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program volunteers Jane and Erich Neal, of Doylestown, have taken that interest and applied it to improving Doylestown’s Central Park.
November 5, 2025
Shotaro Nakamura, an assistant professor of agricultural economics at Penn State, will deliver a free talk titled "Beliefs, Signal Quality, and Information Sources: Experimental Evidence on Air Quality in Pakistan" at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in 157 Hosler Building on the University Park campus. The talk is hosted by the Initiative for Energy and Environmental Economics and Policy.
November 5, 2025
Rural and agricultural community members, Medicare recipients, and health and social service workers interested in understanding changes to health insurance coverage in 2026 are encouraged to attend a Penn State Extension webinar, “Health Insurance Coverage Updates: A Panel Discussion,” from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 4.
November 5, 2025
Students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences participated in the World Food Forum, held Oct. 10-17 at the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome, Italy.
November 4, 2025
From sourdough starters to kombucha brews, Penn State’s Fermentation Science Club is giving students across campus a taste of hands-on fermentation.
