Penn State News
Two Penn Staters present at international AI pitch competition
July 11, 2025
Two Penn State undergraduates presented at an international live pitch competition in June focused on artificial intelligence.
State College local grows storytelling business with Happy Valley LaunchBox
June 17, 2025
State College community member Dawn Ziegerer launched The Great Story Workshop to help leaders and entrepreneurs use storytelling to overcome challenges and become more effective, relatable communicators. To grow her business, Ziegerer connected with Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank.
Industry Dive cofounders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'
June 4, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast features Industry Dive co-founders and Penn State alumni Ryan Willumson and Sean Griffey. Industry Dive is a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters.
Industry Dive co-founders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'
June 4, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast features Industry Dive co-founders and Penn State alumni Ryan Willumson and Sean Griffey. Industry Dive is a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters.
Penn State Small Business Development Center hosts statewide growth conference
June 4, 2025
The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently hosted the annual Pennsylvania SBDC Growth Conference, bringing together SBDC business consultants from across the state for professional development focused on emerging business trends, technologies and resources.
Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course
May 27, 2025
Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is now accepting applications for its June virtual cohort, with an application deadline of Friday, May 30.
Penn State alum, Shark Tank winner speaks at Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox Ladies
May 5, 2025
Haley Marie McClain Hill, Penn State alum, entrepreneur, Air Force veteran and former NFL cheerleader, shared stories from her own incredible personal and professional journey during a recent presentation to Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox Ladies.
Three alumni founders discuss electric-vehicle industry on live podcast
April 23, 2025
"Dare to Disrupt LIVE: Innovating the Future of Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure" brought together three Penn State alumni at the forefront of the electric-vehicle industry to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.
National Small Business Week events designed to support and empower entrepreneurs
April 23, 2025
The Penn State Small Business Development Center will celebrate National Small Business Week from May 4–10 with a series of events designed to support and empower entrepreneurs.
Matt Rhodes awarded inaugural Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award
April 23, 2025
Matt Rhodes, past entrepreneur-in-residence of the Eberly College of Science’s Office for Innovation and managing director of 1855 Capital, recently received the inaugural Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award at the 2025 Invent Penn State Venture and IP Conference, recognizing exceptional contributions to the commercialization of Penn State research-based technologies.