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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Get Your Stomping Shoes On: Spotted Lanternfly Season Is Here
Spotted lanternfly season is here once again, and while the last few seasons have seen fewer of them, it remains important to stay vigilant and…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosted Tech Pros + Web Pros Conference
More than 200 Penn State University information technology and web professionals gathered June 4-6 on the Penn State Brandywine Media campus for a Tech Pros…
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Chester County Leadership: Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs, Penn State Great Valley
Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs at Penn State Great Valley, spoke with VISTA Today about his childhood in India…
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West Chester Native, First Openly Gay NFL Player Honored by Smithsonian Museum
West Chester native and history-making NFL player Carl Nassib has been honored by the Smithsonian Museum of American History, writes Joe Kozlowski for Newsweek. In…
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Lisa Comber Hall Affiliates with MacElree Harvey as Of Counsel
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to share that Attorney Lisa Comber Hall has affiliated with the firm as Of Counsel. A recognized authority in estate planning and…
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World Indoor Gold Medalist from Downingtown Trained Through Pandemic on Home Track Built by His Dad
Downingtown native and Bishop Shanahan graduate Josh Hoey trained throughout the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the track his father built at their home which brought…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Jordan Peek
As the Project Manager for AgConnect at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), Jordan Peek plays a key role in ensuring that those who…
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As Penn State Eyes Campus Cuts, Top Administrator Heads to TCNJ
Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State’s vice president for Commonwealth Campuses, is packing her bags for a new gig, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Starting…
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Great Valley MBA Alumna Leads Biotech Nonprofit Using AI to Find New Treatments
A few years into Mary Zuccato’s career at Vanguard, she reflected on her aspiration to become a leader, and she noticed something: many of her…
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Penn State to Close Multiple Campuses; Great Valley Remains Open
Pennsylvania State University plans to close several of its 20 Commonwealth campuses amid reduced enrollment, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It has become…
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Kennett, New Garden Townships Mushroom Farms Under Quarantine Order Due to Phorid Flies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently issued a quarantine order for mushroom farms in Kennett and New Garden Townships due to phorid flies, writes Jeff Mulhollem…
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How Coach and Culture Transformed Malvern Prep’s Boys Wrestling Team Into National Powerhouse
Malvern Prep’s boys wrestling team has turned into a national powerhouse thanks to its dedicated head coach Nate Lautar and the culture that drives them,…
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Downingtown West Star Drew Shelton Excels at Penn State
Former Downingtown West football star Drew Shelton has been excelling as left tackle at Penn State in his junior year, allowing just two sacks across…
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Malvern Prep Football Coach Joe Carr Has a Long History of Excellence in the Game
Malvern Preparatory School coach Joe Carr has an unrivaled history of success in the game of football throughout the region, writes Ben Silver for Main…
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Look-Alike Contest for Downingtown’s Miles Teller Crowns Winner
Nineteen-year-old Henry Luce won a Miles Teller look-alike contest in Philadelphia on Sunday, defeating 21 other participants and paying homage to the Downingtown actor, writes…
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle…





























































