WPSU Poetry Writing Contest is open to aspiring poets in grades K-12
WPSU is asking Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their poems for the 2026 WPSU Poetry Writing Contest.
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Abington history professor to highlight role in Ken Burns' new film on Nov. 13
Just days before debut of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution," the public can join three leading scholars for a preview of the film and discussion of the period's worldwide impact, including Friederike Baer, a professor of history at Penn State Abington who is featured in the film and served as a historical advisor to Burns and his team.
Continue »Centre Film Festival returns as destination event for filmmakers and film fans
A celebration of community and impact, thanks to the power of filmmaking, runs throughout much of the first half of November with the seventh annual Centre Film Festival — which offers hundreds of viewing options along with question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers, special themes and much more.
Continue »Penn State Board of Trustees approves new deal for WPSU
The Penn State Board of Trustees today unanimously approved the material terms of a proposed transaction to transfer the operating assets of WPSU public radio and television stations to WHYY, a public media organization based in Greater Philadelphia (licensed out of Wilmington, Delaware), which serves the tri-state region. The trustees action preserves the University’s goal to continue its focus on its core educational mission, while supporting free access to public media for WPSU’s 1.5 million citizens in Central Pennsylvania.
Continue »WPSU to air new episodes of ‘Keystone Stories,’ ‘Journeys with Local Historia’
WPSU will release new episodes of “Keystone Stories” and “Journeys with Local Historia” beginning the week of Oct. 13.
Continue »‘Weather World’ team talks weather safety on next ‘Conversations Live,’ Sept. 18
In the next “Conversations Live: Weather World” on Thursday, Sept. 18, viewers will be taken behind the scenes of “Weather World” with hosts Rob Lydick and Jon Nese who will discuss how their team of meteorologists work to predict what is often the unpredictable and how it assists in keeping communities across the commonwealth safe.
Continue »Nese College of Nursing and WPSU launch new podcast on full-spectrum wellness
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has teamed up with WPSU to launch "12 Degrees: A Wellness Podcast." Blending together relatable, evidence-based insights and strategies with personal stories and expert tips, this new podcast aims to help make wellness more accessible to the community.
Continue »WPSU is nominated for three NATAS Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy awards
WPSU has received three Regional Emmy Award nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Continue »Student-produced newscast from international reporting class to air on WPSU-TV
A student-produced newscast from an international reporting class trip to Kazakhstan will air on WPSU-TV twice in August.
Continue »WPSU-FM honored with state and national awards for excellence in broadcasting
WPSU-FM is the recipient of multiple state and national awards for outstanding work in radio journalism, including honors for use of sound and environmental reporting.
Continue »Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — June 9
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Continue »Budding poets from across Central Pennsylvania make their literary debut on WPSU
Several young poets received accolades for their literary works as part of the 2025 WPSU Poetry Writing Contest.
Continue »Meteorology students develop workforce readiness in collaboration with WPSU
Penn State meteorology students are better prepared to communicate the complexities of the weather to the public through a new collaboration with WPSU.
Continue »Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — April 15
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 17 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Continue »WPSU senior producer honored by National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Kristian Berg, a senior producer for WPSU and 36-year veteran of public media, has been inducted into the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle Society.
Continue »Barbara O. Korner receives Penn State Outreach Fischer Award of Distinction
Barbara O. Korner and James R. Korner (posthumously) are the recipients of the 2024 Penn State Outreach and Online Education Fischer Award of Distinction for their significant contributions to the University. Barbara Korner is the former dean of the College of Arts and Architecture.
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