Penn State News
Brandywine LaunchBox to debut youth camps in summer 2026
June 9, 2026
The Brandywine LaunchBox will be offering its first set of youth camps this summer.
Small Business Development Center Growth Summit brings statewide network to Penn State
June 4, 2026
The Penn State Small Business Development Center recently welcomed professionals from 15 centers across Pennsylvania for the annual PASBDC Growth Summit, a statewide professional development event designed to strengthen the network’s ability to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the commonwealth.
Students partner with local businesses to address challenges around sustainability
May 18, 2026
How can a small business be more sustainable? A group of students and two community partners sought to answer this question during the Common Intellectual Experience, an initiative that teams Penn State Lehigh Valley students with local small-business owners to address challenges around sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.
Engineers explore aerospace industry need for aircraft design solutions
May 12, 2026
Penn State Mechanical Engineering Professor David Williams, alongside mechanical engineering doctoral student Chun Sen Liu, is working to automate the correction of geometric inconsistencies in aircraft design models. They participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps regional short course program to align their work with industry need.
Aerospace engineers explore industry need for aircraft design solutions
May 12, 2026
Penn State Mechanical Engineering Professor David Williams, alongside mechanical engineering doctoral student Chun Sen Liu, is working to automate the correction of geometric inconsistencies in aircraft design models. They participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps regional short course program to align their work with industry need.
Arts and Architecture's Arts Business Ideas Competition winners announced
May 11, 2026
The College of Arts and Architecture’s Arts Business Ideas Competition recently announced the 2026 winners.
College of Architecture's Arts Business Ideas Competition winners announced
May 11, 2026
The College of Arts and Architecture’s Arts Business Ideas Competition recently announced the 2026 winners.
Berks LaunchBox announces five new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
May 6, 2026
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced five recipients of its IMAGINE Your Business grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential business expenses.
My Road to Commencement: Aiden Beiler
May 5, 2026
Aiden Beiler, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will receive a bachelor’s degree in finance as part of the Penn State Harrisburg Class of 2026.
Penn State alums and professor support student entrepreneurs, athletes, veterans
May 5, 2026
Penn State alums Bobby Morgan, Ben Morgan and Freddie Scott II, as well as Penn State adjunct professor Beth Shaha, are bringing leadership development programming to student entrepreneurs, student-athletes and veterans through Invent Penn State programs.