Submit an Abstract for the Agricultural Conservation Student Poster Expo

December 22, 2025

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit poster abstract for the inaugural Agricultural Conservation Student Poster Expo by January 30, 2026.

Erickson Discovery Grant Application Open for Summer 2026 Opportunites

December 17, 2025

Undergraduates from all majors and campuses can now apply. Applications close February 16, 2026.

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Penn State Presidential Leadership Academy

December 17, 2025

Applications for the Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA) are now open.

Celebrating You - Congratulations and Best Wishes!

December 12, 2025

As we conclude the fall semester, congratulations to each of you and best wishes to our December graduates.

You're Invited to Participate in a Student Listening Session with Faculty Senate Officers

December 11, 2025

The University Faculty Senate will visit the College of Agricultural Sciences on January 27, 2026 from 2:15-2:45 PM. The student session will take place in Room 106 of the Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences (AVBS) Building, with a Zoom option available.

Global Careers Institute - Register by January 18!

December 10, 2025

If you are considering a globally focused career, you should attend this conference on February 27-28, 2026.

Important Farmlands Map Display in Pattee Library This Week

December 10, 2025

If you're studying in Pattee Library this week, don't miss a unique display on important farmlands.

Sign-up for New Ag Conservation Course this Spring

December 10, 2025

A new course, ABSM 497: Conservation Management, is being offered this spring to students across majors.

Summer Undergrad Research Award Application Period Opens January 1

December 9, 2025

Eligible College of Agricultural Sciences students should submit applications by March 31, 2026.

Study Abroad in Costa Rica in Maymester 2026

December 9, 2025

Study in Costa Rica, a thriving hub for sustainability. This program focuses on sustainability in business through travel to three different regions throughout Costa Rica. From the capital city of San Jose, to the Cloud Forest in Monteverde, and the Golden Coast of Tamarindo.

ESM Career Fair Spring 2026

December 5, 2025

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESM) will host its annual Career Fair on February 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Forest Resources Building at Penn State University Park.

Application Now Open for the 2026-2027 Ag Advocate Team

December 3, 2025

The application to join the Ag Advocates for 2026-2027 is open and will remain open until February 19, 2026.

Do You Have the Entrepreneurial Spirit? Join the 2026 Ag Springboard Competition

December 3, 2025

Ready to launch your new idea? Be a part of the 2026 Ag Springboard Competition!

New Special Topics Course this Spring: (ANSC 397) Intro to Precision Technologies for Animal Agriculture

December 3, 2025

This course introduces students to precision animal farming, focusing on the latest technologies used to monitor animal health, behavior, and performance, both in academia and industry.

Alumni Spotlight - Ariel Rivers

December 3, 2025

Check out the latest Alumni Spotlight featuring 2016 entomology graduate, Ariel Rivers and her career in conservation.

Enrolling for Spring: Build Career-Relevant Skills with CED 152 GenEd (GS)

November 24, 2025

Build a toolkit you'll use long after graduation—no matter your field—and earn 3 GenEd (GS) credits toward your degree.

Apply Now for Up to $10,000 in Ag Scholarships

November 21, 2025

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Applications due January 2, 2026.

GCA Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

November 21, 2025

The Garden Club of America scholarships are for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate students.

Attend the 2026 Penn State Global Career Institute Conference on February 27-28

November 21, 2025

This conference is designed specifically for students interested in preparing for global careers. Priority registration deadline is December 1st. Standard registration deadline is January 19th.

The Livestock Judging Team Competes at the NAILE Contest in Louisville, KY

November 21, 2025

The team competed at their final national contest at the NAILE in Louisville, KY, where they placed 12th Overall and celebrated an Academic All-American—the second student in program history to earn this honor.

Guldin Speaking Contest Winners Announced

November 14, 2025

Congratulations to the top place students in the 2025 Guldin Speaking Contest, hosted by the Penn State Coaly Society.

Engagement Access Award Available for Ag Sci Students with Financial Need

November 12, 2025

The Engagement Access Award is here to help your academic journey. Apply today to secure the tools you need to be successful at Penn State.

Study Food, Culture, and Chemistry in Taiwan This Summer

November 12, 2025

Apply by January 22 for this Penn State faculty-led course in Taiwan from May 14 - June 3, 2026

Exciting Global Learning Update! New Time and Collaboration in AEE 400: Global Agricultural Education (Spring 2026)

November 6, 2025

How can we best prepare educators and leaders to navigate a globally interdependent agricultural system? AEE 400: Global Agricultural Education engages undergraduate students in exploring how education can address the complex global challenges facing agrifood systems today.

Erickson Discovery Grant Cycle Announced

November 6, 2025

Applications for summer 2026 grants will open December 1

Explore New Ways of Seeing — and Solving — Today's Challenges

November 6, 2025

As climate change, polarization, and cultural loss shape our world, we need new perspectives. CED 400N: Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing in the Great Lakes Region introduces students to Indigenous worldviews that have guided sustainable relationships with land and community for thousands of years.

Reminder: Ag Sciences Global Basecamp is Open for You!

November 6, 2025

The Ag Food Pantry, the School Supplies Station, and the Global Gear Closet all make up the Basecamp.

The Livestock Judging Team Competes at the Southeast Regional

November 6, 2025

The Penn State Livestock Judging Team traveled to North Carolina for the Southeast Regional. The team was High Team Overall.

Scholarships Available for Horticulture-Related Studies

November 4, 2025

Full-time students from Philadelphia and the surrounding five-county area (Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery) are eligible to apply. The deadline is April 15.

The Livestock Judging Team Competes at the American Royal

October 27, 2025

The Penn State Livestock Judging Team recently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to compete in the prestigious American Royal Livestock Judging Contest. The team placed 17th overall and 10th in Sheep and Goats, with Megan Zipprich placing 7th overall in Sheep and Goats.