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September 5, 2026 | 9:28 AM

AI has arrived at Penn State. How one professor is teaching it as a ‘superpower’

These days AI can be found on college campuses across the country. We take a look at how it’s impacting higher education at Penn State University.

By Anne Danahy/WPSU

September 2, 2026 | 10:09 PM

Alleged ringleader of cocaine trafficking out of Penn State frats released from jail

By Sydney Roach WPSU

June 17, 2026 | 10:22 AM

Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law

Over the past year, the Penn State Board of Trustees and its committees held nearly 20 private conferences in which top university officials briefed members on key projects, plans, and initiatives, a Spotlight PA review of university records found.

By A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA

June 9, 2025 | 2:29 PM

Penn State trustees agree to legal training, improved transparency in settlement with Spotlight PA

The settlement ends roughly 18 months of litigation after Spotlight PA brought a case against the university’s board over alleged violations of Pennsylvania’s open meetings law.

By Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

May 22, 2025 | 7:20 PM

Penn State board backs plan to close 7 campuses, saying low enrollment, financials leave no other choice

The university will close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York locations after May 2027.

By Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

Updated: May 13, 2025 | 9:21 pm

Penn State president wants to close 7 campuses. Internal records explain why.

By Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

May 7, 2025 | 12:20 PM

How Penn State trustees plan to vote on campus closures could run afoul of transparency law

The Penn State Board of Trustees plans to gather in a virtual-only meeting in May to decide the fate of 12 commonwealth campuses. University President Neeli Bendapudi will propose which of the campuses to close.

By Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

April 3, 2025 | 9:18 AM

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AI has arrived at Penn State. How one professor is teaching it as a ‘superpower’

Alleged ringleader of cocaine trafficking out of Penn State frats released from jail

Some closed-door Penn State trustee conferences potentially run afoul of open meetings law

Penn State trustees agree to legal training, improved transparency in settlement with Spotlight PA

Penn State board backs plan to close 7 campuses, saying low enrollment, financials leave no other choice

Penn State president wants to close 7 campuses. Internal records explain why.

How Penn State trustees plan to vote on campus closures could run afoul of transparency law

Penn State Faculty Senate sounds alarm about potential for ICE agents on campus

Penn State president says the university will close some campuses

Joro Spider lands in Pa, but should we be worried about them?