Digging Deeper
Greek Life Reform
Penn State President Eric Barron talks with Jim and Evelyn Piazza, the parents of Tim Piazza, about the steps being taken to implement Greek life reform. Continue »
The Latest from WPSU
Upcoming Events
Eventapalooza 2018
Calling all Odd Squad Agents: Something ODD is happening at WPSU. Continue »
Sunday, October 21, from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Are your Ducks in a Row?
WPSU and the Centre Region Estate Planning Council invite you to attend a free estate planning informational seminar. Continue »
Tuesday, October 16, from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Our Town
Coudersport
Volunteer storytellers from Coudersport, PA share stories about a lumber museum, The Elliot Ness Festival, the community pool, a great flood, spontaneous combustion, and so much more. Continue »
Take Note
Jim And Evelyn Piazza On Grieving Their Son Tim And Working To End Hazing
Jim and Evelyn Piazza ignited a national conversation about the dangers of hazing on college campuses after the death of their son Timothy in 2017. The couple has turned their tragedy into action, starting a foundation in their son’s honor, advocating for stricter legislation and penalties for hazing, and calling for increased oversight and rule enforcement for fraternities and sororities. Continue »
#WPSUreads: What are you reading this fall?
WPSU invites you to share photos on social media of what books (or e-books) you are exploring in the summer. Continue »
Vote '18
Vote ’18 Candidate Interviews
The 2018 general election is right around the corner, and WPSU wants to hear from you. Submit a question for candidates for the 12th, 13th, and 15th U.S. House districts. Continue »
Battling Opioids
Battling Opioids: A Project of Pennsylvania Public Media is a collaborative, multi-media, effort undertaken by all seven Pennsylvania Public Media stations: WPSU, WHYY, WITF, WLVT, WQED, WQLN and WVIA. We are using all of our multi-media platforms – TV, radio, online, social, digital, and community outreach events together in this effort to direct people in Pennsylvania to state and local opioid resources by connecting them to solutions at a personal level. Continue »
WPSU Sustaining Membership
Whether your favorite series is NOVA, Masterpiece, PBS NewsHour, Nature, American Experience, or FRONTLINE, we’re asking you to support what you love with a $5, $10, or more monthly ongoing sustaining donation now. Continue »
Take Note
Jeff Daniels On Five Decades Of Acting & His Second Love: Music
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels is known for his roles in movies like “Terms of Endearment,” “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” and “Dumb and Dumber” and for TV shows like “The News Room,” “Godless,” and “The Looming Tower.” He’s also a prolific songwriter and musician. Continue »
Take Note
New Book Explores “Evan Pugh’s Penn State”
Dr. Roger Williams is the author of “Evan Pugh’s Penn State: America’s Model Agricultural College.” It is the first book-length treatment of this mid-nineteenth century scientist-president who forged the nation’s first successful higher education institution dedicated to scientific agriculture — what is now Penn State. Continue »
Event Highlights
The Cat in the Hat at Altoona Curve
Hope you had great fun meeting the Cat in the Hat at Altoona Curve on August 4, 2018! Find photos from the event on flickr! To be notified of all WPSU events, character appearances, and news subscribe to WPSU Connect. Continue »
