State College News
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Evans Named Executive Director of Centre County United Way
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A longtime Centre County United Way staff member has been tapped as the organization’s new executive director. Megan Evans, who has served as interim director since last year, was selected […]
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4-Star Pa. Linebacker Terry Wiggins Commits to Penn State
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Four-star linebacker Terry Wiggins, one of the top 10 recruits in Pennsylvania for the class of 2026, has committed to Penn State, he announced on Friday. The 6-foot-3 and 205-pound […]
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Birding Cup to Benefit Local Grassland Habitat
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The 2025 Birding Cup from Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will raise money this year to benefit the Musser Gap Greenway’s grassland habitat.
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Penn State Faculty Senate Pushes Back on Campus Closures, Calls for ‘Detailed, Public Assessment’
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Penn State’s Faculty Senate this week formally called on university administration to “pause” its planning for the closure of some Commonwealth Campuses as President Neeli Bendapudi nears a decision on […]
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Centre County Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
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“It’s an important month to recognize that we’re all on the spectrum when it comes to mental health and at times, we all need to find that courage and vulnerability to reach out for help,” Jana Marie Foundation’s Marisa Vicere said.
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Doherty Steps Down After 15 Seasons as Penn State Women’s Lacrosse Coach
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Penn State women’s lacrosse head coach Missy Doherty has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities, the university’s athletic department announced Thursday. Assistant coach Steph Lazo will serve as the interim head coach. Over the […]
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Pop Up Ave to Return to Downtown State College in New Location
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Pop Up Ave is returning to downtown State College on Saturday, May 3, with groovy tunes, unique vendors and yummy eats. […]
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U.S. Government Expands Grounds for Canceling International Students’ Legal Status
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expanding the reasons international students can be stripped of their legal status in the U.S., where thousands have come under scrutiny in a Trump […]
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Benner Township Water Authority Looks to Private-Sector Buyer as ‘Last Resort’
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Facing an uncertain future, the Benner Township Water Authority board is asking Pennsylvania American Water Co. to consider buying the nearly 300-customer municipal water system, StateCollege.com has learned. But any […]
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Restoration Efforts Progressing as Power Outages, Road Closures Continue in Centre County
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Updated 12:04 a.m. May 2. Power outages and road closures persisted on Thursday in Centre County two days after a severe storm caused widespread damage, but progress is being made. […]