Press Releases
Reshaping post-pandemic health care emphasis of latest HumIn Focus episode
“Rethinking Care: Health Humanities and the Pandemic” will debut on WPSU-TV on April 18 and be available online at huminfocus.psu.edu following the premiere. Continue »
Next on 'Digging Deeper': 3D printing and Penn State's use of the technology
Penn State President Eric Barron and University guests will talk about the advances that have been made in 3D printing, how it can be used to make a difference in people's lives, and what Penn State is doing with the technology during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” on Sunday, April 18. Continue »
The importance and history of commencement on the next 'Digging Deeper' on WPSU
Penn State President Eric Barron and a trio of University guests will discuss the importance and history of commencement at Penn State during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper,” which will air on Sunday, March 21. Continue »
Community discussion about the local roles of Black churches to be held March 11
WPSU invites members of the community to take part in a discussion about the roles Black churches play in central Pennsylvania, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Continue »
COVID vaccine questions to be answered on WPSU’s ‘Conversations Live’ on Feb. 25
Central Pennsylvanians can have their COVID-19 questions answered live during the next broadcast of WPSU’s “Conversations Live” on Thursday, Feb. 25. Continue »
Next on WPSU's 'Digging Deeper': Student food insecurity on university campuses
The causes of food insecurity on university campuses and what can be done to help the students who are affected by it will be discussed by President Eric Barron and his guests during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” on Sunday, Feb. 21. Continue »
Next on WPSU's 'Digging Deeper:' Intercollegiate athletics during COVID-19
The challenges of conducting intercollegiate athletics during the coronavirus pandemic will be discussed by President Eric Barron and top Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics administrators during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” on Sunday, Dec. 13. Continue »
Keiko Miwa Ross commits additional $3.35 million to Penn State programs
In celebration of Keiko Miwa Ross's gifts, the University has named, in her honor, the Student Farm, a program of the Penn State Sustainability Institute; the WPSU Production Studio; and the Study Center in the Tombros and McWhirter Knowledge Commons in the University Libraries. Continue »
Next on WPSU’s ‘Digging Deeper:’ COVID-19 and the rise of the online classroom
The ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed the traditional brick-and-mortar learning experience and led to a new online classroom will be discussed during the next episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” on Sunday, Nov. 22. Continue »
Election resources and candidate information available in one place from WPSU
Community members can visit wpsu.org/vote to access candidate interviews, election resources and more from WPSU Penn State — central Pennsylvania’s public media station. Continue »
Next on WPSU's 'Digging Deeper': Black Lives Matter and higher education
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about how the Black Lives Matter movement is manifesting on college campuses and what work needs to be done in higher education to address systemic racism. Continue »
The impact of public media to be featured in conference with higher ed leaders
Two WPSU proposals that showcase the role and impact public media can have among local communities and beyond have been included as part of an international conference that includes presentations from higher education leaders from around the county. Continue »
WPSU webinars aim to provide educators, caregivers resources to support children
WPSU Penn State will offer three free webinars aimed at providing educators and caregivers the tools and resources to help support the social and emotional learning needs of children. Continue »
NPR's Hansi Lo Wang to discuss 'The People, Power and Money Behind the Census'
Hansi Lo Wang, National Public Radio (NPR) national correspondent and award-winning journalist, will discuss “The People, Power and Money Behind the Census” at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. The virtual event will be hosted by Penn State University Libraries and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy. Registration is free and open to the public. Continue »
WPSU’s ‘Digging Deeper’ returns Sept. 27 with a look at the 2020 election
The 2020 U.S. presidential election and its potential impact on the country’s democratic values and ideals will be discussed by Penn State President Eric Barron and a pair of University experts during the season premiere of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper” on Sunday, Sept. 27. Continue »
Two WPSU sports productions win 2020 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards
A pair of WPSU sports productions won 2020 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards during a virtual ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19. Continue »
Grief documentary from WPSU available nationwide for free beginning Aug. 30
“Speaking Grief” — a documentary from public media station WPSU Penn State — will be available nationwide for free, on-demand viewing beginning Sunday, Aug. 30. The documentary explores the reality of grief and offers guidance on how people can do a better job supporting those who are grieving. Continue »
WPSU public media station nominated for six 2020 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards
WPSU Penn State — central Pennsylvania’s public media station — has been nominated for six 2020 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for excellence in the television and media industries. Continue »
Watch which Penn State startup wins 'Shark Tank'-style show Aug. 5 on WPSU
Six Penn State student startup companies will compete for a share of $30,000 in seed money during the broadcast of a "Shark Tank"-style show airing Aug. 5 on WPSU. Continue »
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