Penn State University
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) founded in 1855 as Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States.
As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, it offers over 275 degree programs and hosts more than 1,000 student organizations. Its main campus, University Park, is home to the iconic Nittany Lion mascot and Beaver Stadium, one of the largest college football venues.
Address: 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-4700
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Chester County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
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Chester County Library System Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast Highlighting How ‘Libraries Empower and Inspire’
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Phoenixville Business Restores Vintage Golf Clubs to their Former Glory
Phoenixville business Groundhog Hickory Golf restores historic golf clubs to their true vintage glory, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The business focuses specifically…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Benjamin Yocum
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: James Pray
For James Pray, technology is both a career and a lifelong opportunity to learn and grow. As Assistant Vice President and Helpdesk Manager at Meridian…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Erica Dercole
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Lansdale Twin Sisters Honor Late Field Hockey Advocate Gretta Ehret with Penn State Season Dedication
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Carly McFadden
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Safe Harbor Hires Chloe Brockson as Its Third Case Manager
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Bride’s Lifelong Dream Fulfilled with Gatsby-Inspired Wedding at Exton Mansion
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Chester County Name Chester Springs Resident Andrew Kreider as Communications Director
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Kennett Square’s Kicker Shay Barker Set to Follow Older Brother to Division I Football Next Fall
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Saquon Barkley’s Marketability Soars to New Heights
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Bucks County Farmers Navigating Challenging, Unpredictable Season
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Chester County Leadership: Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics, Penn State Brandywine
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
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