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Halima Binte Islam stands in front of a flowering tree and bushes at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts graduate student explores digital inclusion and technology policy

April 30, 2025

Thirty-five students were chosen to represent the college based on outstanding academic achievement and contributions to Liberal Arts student life

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2025 student marshals

April 18, 2025

Group of Penn State students standing in front of U.S. Capitol building

Penn State students make meaningful connections with alumni in Washington, D.C.

April 17, 2025

Two undergraduates recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

April 02, 2025

SPP simulation participants and judges pose in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Policy Simulation Competition

March 13, 2025

Muhammad Nazaruddin bin Mohd Salleh smiles while wearing a blue and white Penn State shirt in front of a tree outside Sparks Building.

Liberal Arts student strengthens communities through leadership and diplomacy

March 03, 2025

Cara Arnoldi smiles in a green and white sweater in front of a blurred background of green and brown trees.

A tradition of leadership: Blue Band president takes path to public service

February 27, 2025

A group of students and faculty smiling in front of screen, during the at the Big Ten Democracy Summit.

Penn State delegation attends inaugural Big Ten Democracy Summit

February 18, 2025

Power lines against blue sky

Targeted coal plant closures may boost environmental, health outcomes

December 11, 2024

Xiomara Larkin smiles in front of informational tables on Pattee Mall during the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival in fall 2024.

Liberal Arts student prepares for foreign service through politics, leadership

December 04, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

Maddie Hindman stands in front of a balloon arch spelling out “VOTE” in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student mobilizes young voters through PSU Votes internship

October 31, 2024

one female student sitting at a table smiling at the camera

Penn State student works to ready peers to vote in upcoming election

October 25, 2024

Students stand on top of a mountain with Cape Town, South Africa, in the distance behind them. From left to right, back row: Monica Rodriguez, Safian Lewis, Corinne Chase, Jill Wood, Susanne M. Klausen, Ethan Capitano. Middle row: Payton Smith, Cara Arnoldi, Samantha Powell, Keya Ahrestani, Hannah Yurack. Front row: Phathutshedzo Bale (local staff member), Maggie Day

Students study reproductive justice in Cape Town, South Africa

September 19, 2024

Mook Bangalore (left) and Mark Ortiz are new faculty members joining the Institute of Energy and the Environment and working with the Penn State Climate Consortium.

New IEE faculty have strong focus on climate solutions, collaboration

September 19, 2024

Rock Ethics Institute spearheads symposium on policing, policy and philosophy

February 23, 2024

Students and faculty participating in the Spanish Language and Culture faculty-led course trip pose for a group photo together in Ronda, Spain.

Liberal Arts students travel to Spain for immersive faculty-led course

September 19, 2023

School of Public Policy launches new minor and public service leadership program

August 25, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Photo of steel beam being raised by crane over building

'Topping out' ceremony held for Welch Building construction project

July 28, 2023

Family Gathering

University Libraries Open Publishing launches 'The Future of Foster Care'

May 20, 2023

Headshots of the 36 Liberal Arts major marshals selected to represent the College of the Liberal Arts at spring 2023 commencement

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2023 student marshals

April 20, 2023

Penn State faculty Anthony Bertelli, Ben Jones, Lee Ann Banaszak and John Christman, with UC Berkeley professor Sean Gailmard

Panel to examine how public servants advance democratic values Oct. 11

October 05, 2022

Image of downtown Baltimore - one of the cities in DOE program on climate change research

Penn State shares $25M DOE grant to study climate change impacts and adaptation

September 19, 2022

solar panel powers a irrigation pump with flowing water

'Growing Impact' podcast discusses solar irrigation pump effects on FEW nexus

September 02, 2022

Child with backpack walking down a hallway at a school.

Researchers analyze costs of child sexual abuse prevention programs

September 01, 2022

Korn_Josh&Sarah w-Lang

Liberal Arts alumnus establishes endowment in School of Public Policy

July 20, 2022

Growing Impact podcast

Flooding, environmental justice discussed on latest 'Growing Impact' podcast

May 02, 2022

Blake and Brent Toliver

Toliver twins leave impact on Penn State student community

April 27, 2022

Seven graduate students stand and smile at the camera while each holding an award

College of the Liberal Arts recognizes graduate student award winners

April 18, 2022

36 student headshots

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2022 student marshals

April 13, 2022

Podcast episode discusses the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice System

April 11, 2022

Toliver recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 30, 2022

Man in front of American flag

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House to discuss path to public office March 16

March 02, 2022

Sarabeth Bowmaster stands at the front of the classroom

Seven liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students

February 15, 2022

woman on left in front of Old Main window, woman on right in front of lion shrine statue

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

February 15, 2022

How do the democratic values of unelected officials shape democracy?

January 12, 2022

An analysis of 500 million words explains who controls the policy agenda

December 08, 2021

Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants

November 30, 2021

Janiyah Davis stands in front of a class of students

Nine liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students this fall

November 04, 2021

Headshots for Vipul Kapoor, Alex Lutz and Rebecca LaBelle

Public policy students secure job offers through summer internships

September 21, 2021

Policy Profiles series title graphic image of Washington, D.C. skyline

‘Policy Profiles’ leadership webinar series continues this semester

August 31, 2021

Nyla Holland, spring 2021 College of the Liberal Arts marshal

Nyla Holland named College of the Liberal Arts' spring 2021 student marshal

April 23, 2021

A close-up of several small bottles of COVID-19 vaccine, side by side.

Many Americans say they would support COVID-19 vaccine mandates

April 19, 2021

Grant provides funds to study Pittsburgh housing program's impact

April 12, 2021

Penn State alumnus Wayne Palmer will join the School of Public Policy to discuss his background and career path in federal government

Alumnus to discuss extensive background and career path in federal government

April 05, 2021

Master of public policy student looks forward to graduation, launching career

March 29, 2021

Kaj Althaus, MPP student

Graduate student laying important groundwork for juvenile justice reform

March 18, 2021

School of Public Policy Career Profiles Series

PA Bureau of Budget Analysis director to discuss path to the governor's office

March 03, 2021

School of Public Policy Profiles Series Wed, Feb. 10

Virtual speaker series to profile professionals with careers in public policy

February 02, 2021

Virtual Admissions Events For Prospective Students Interested in Penn State's School of Public Policy

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

January 29, 2021

Career and leadership series discussion to focus on diversity and inclusion

December 07, 2020

Anthony Bertelli to deliver 2020 Herbert Simon Award Lecture on Nov. 18

Anthony Bertelli to deliver 2020 Herbert Simon Award Lecture on Nov. 18

November 06, 2020

Career and leadership series discussion to focus on successful mentorships

November 04, 2020

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree options for undergrads

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree options for undergrads

November 02, 2020

New policy course uses pandemic to examine U.S. system inequities and barriers

October 27, 2020

Virtual career and leadership series discussion to focus on organization change

October 18, 2020

School of Public Policy Virtual Admissions Events

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective students

September 16, 2020

Virtual Professional Program Graduate Fair Thursday, July 9

Prospective student event to focus on professional graduate degree programs

June 30, 2020

Strategies for Career and Leadership Success

Virtual speaker series to focus on career development and leadership skills

June 18, 2020

Virtual speaker series to focus on COVID-19 response and policy impact

June 02, 2020

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective students

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective graduate students

April 21, 2020

Accelerated integrated undergraduate/graduate Master of Public Policy degree

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree in compressed timeframe

January 15, 2020

Chris Witko lecture to undergraduate students

School of Public Policy to host information sessions on Nov. 7

October 31, 2019

Public Policy Webinar Schedule

Webinars to focus on the master of public policy degree

September 17, 2019

Public policy professor examines how 'tools of democracy' can address inequality

January 30, 2019

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Halima Binte Islam stands in front of a flowering tree and bushes at Penn State University Park.

Liberal Arts graduate student explores digital inclusion and technology policy

April 30, 2025

Thirty-five students were chosen to represent the college based on outstanding academic achievement and contributions to Liberal Arts student life

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2025 student marshals

April 18, 2025

Group of Penn State students standing in front of U.S. Capitol building

Penn State students make meaningful connections with alumni in Washington, D.C.

April 17, 2025

Two undergraduates recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

April 02, 2025

SPP simulation participants and judges pose in front of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

Penn State School of Public Policy hosts inaugural Policy Simulation Competition

March 13, 2025

Muhammad Nazaruddin bin Mohd Salleh smiles while wearing a blue and white Penn State shirt in front of a tree outside Sparks Building.

Liberal Arts student strengthens communities through leadership and diplomacy

March 03, 2025

Cara Arnoldi smiles in a green and white sweater in front of a blurred background of green and brown trees.

A tradition of leadership: Blue Band president takes path to public service

February 27, 2025

A group of students and faculty smiling in front of screen, during the at the Big Ten Democracy Summit.

Penn State delegation attends inaugural Big Ten Democracy Summit

February 18, 2025

Power lines against blue sky

Targeted coal plant closures may boost environmental, health outcomes

December 11, 2024

Xiomara Larkin smiles in front of informational tables on Pattee Mall during the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival in fall 2024.

Liberal Arts student prepares for foreign service through politics, leadership

December 04, 2024

How do formerly incarcerated individuals navigate community reentry?

November 18, 2024

Maddie Hindman stands in front of a balloon arch spelling out “VOTE” in the HUB-Robeson Center.

Liberal Arts student mobilizes young voters through PSU Votes internship

October 31, 2024

one female student sitting at a table smiling at the camera

Penn State student works to ready peers to vote in upcoming election

October 25, 2024

Students stand on top of a mountain with Cape Town, South Africa, in the distance behind them. From left to right, back row: Monica Rodriguez, Safian Lewis, Corinne Chase, Jill Wood, Susanne M. Klausen, Ethan Capitano. Middle row: Payton Smith, Cara Arnoldi, Samantha Powell, Keya Ahrestani, Hannah Yurack. Front row: Phathutshedzo Bale (local staff member), Maggie Day

Students study reproductive justice in Cape Town, South Africa

September 19, 2024

Mook Bangalore (left) and Mark Ortiz are new faculty members joining the Institute of Energy and the Environment and working with the Penn State Climate Consortium.

New IEE faculty have strong focus on climate solutions, collaboration

September 19, 2024

Rock Ethics Institute spearheads symposium on policing, policy and philosophy

February 23, 2024

Students and faculty participating in the Spanish Language and Culture faculty-led course trip pose for a group photo together in Ronda, Spain.

Liberal Arts students travel to Spain for immersive faculty-led course

September 19, 2023

School of Public Policy launches new minor and public service leadership program

August 25, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Photo of steel beam being raised by crane over building

'Topping out' ceremony held for Welch Building construction project

July 28, 2023

Family Gathering

University Libraries Open Publishing launches 'The Future of Foster Care'

May 20, 2023

Headshots of the 36 Liberal Arts major marshals selected to represent the College of the Liberal Arts at spring 2023 commencement

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2023 student marshals

April 20, 2023

Penn State faculty Anthony Bertelli, Ben Jones, Lee Ann Banaszak and John Christman, with UC Berkeley professor Sean Gailmard

Panel to examine how public servants advance democratic values Oct. 11

October 05, 2022

Image of downtown Baltimore - one of the cities in DOE program on climate change research

Penn State shares $25M DOE grant to study climate change impacts and adaptation

September 19, 2022

solar panel powers a irrigation pump with flowing water

'Growing Impact' podcast discusses solar irrigation pump effects on FEW nexus

September 02, 2022

Child with backpack walking down a hallway at a school.

Researchers analyze costs of child sexual abuse prevention programs

September 01, 2022

Korn_Josh&Sarah w-Lang

Liberal Arts alumnus establishes endowment in School of Public Policy

July 20, 2022

Growing Impact podcast

Flooding, environmental justice discussed on latest 'Growing Impact' podcast

May 02, 2022

Blake and Brent Toliver

Toliver twins leave impact on Penn State student community

April 27, 2022

Seven graduate students stand and smile at the camera while each holding an award

College of the Liberal Arts recognizes graduate student award winners

April 18, 2022

36 student headshots

College of the Liberal Arts announces spring 2022 student marshals

April 13, 2022

Podcast episode discusses the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice System

April 11, 2022

Toliver recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award

March 30, 2022

Man in front of American flag

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House to discuss path to public office March 16

March 02, 2022

Sarabeth Bowmaster stands at the front of the classroom

Seven liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students

February 15, 2022

woman on left in front of Old Main window, woman on right in front of lion shrine statue

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

February 15, 2022

How do the democratic values of unelected officials shape democracy?

January 12, 2022

An analysis of 500 million words explains who controls the policy agenda

December 08, 2021

Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants

November 30, 2021

Janiyah Davis stands in front of a class of students

Nine liberal arts courses offered through Students Teaching Students this fall

November 04, 2021

Headshots for Vipul Kapoor, Alex Lutz and Rebecca LaBelle

Public policy students secure job offers through summer internships

September 21, 2021

Policy Profiles series title graphic image of Washington, D.C. skyline

‘Policy Profiles’ leadership webinar series continues this semester

August 31, 2021

Nyla Holland, spring 2021 College of the Liberal Arts marshal

Nyla Holland named College of the Liberal Arts' spring 2021 student marshal

April 23, 2021

A close-up of several small bottles of COVID-19 vaccine, side by side.

Many Americans say they would support COVID-19 vaccine mandates

April 19, 2021

Grant provides funds to study Pittsburgh housing program's impact

April 12, 2021

Penn State alumnus Wayne Palmer will join the School of Public Policy to discuss his background and career path in federal government

Alumnus to discuss extensive background and career path in federal government

April 05, 2021

Master of public policy student looks forward to graduation, launching career

March 29, 2021

Kaj Althaus, MPP student

Graduate student laying important groundwork for juvenile justice reform

March 18, 2021

School of Public Policy Career Profiles Series

PA Bureau of Budget Analysis director to discuss path to the governor's office

March 03, 2021

School of Public Policy Profiles Series Wed, Feb. 10

Virtual speaker series to profile professionals with careers in public policy

February 02, 2021

Virtual Admissions Events For Prospective Students Interested in Penn State's School of Public Policy

Students invited to attend webinars about the master of public policy degree

January 29, 2021

Career and leadership series discussion to focus on diversity and inclusion

December 07, 2020

Anthony Bertelli to deliver 2020 Herbert Simon Award Lecture on Nov. 18

Anthony Bertelli to deliver 2020 Herbert Simon Award Lecture on Nov. 18

November 06, 2020

Career and leadership series discussion to focus on successful mentorships

November 04, 2020

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree options for undergrads

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree options for undergrads

November 02, 2020

New policy course uses pandemic to examine U.S. system inequities and barriers

October 27, 2020

Virtual career and leadership series discussion to focus on organization change

October 18, 2020

School of Public Policy Virtual Admissions Events

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective students

September 16, 2020

Virtual Professional Program Graduate Fair Thursday, July 9

Prospective student event to focus on professional graduate degree programs

June 30, 2020

Strategies for Career and Leadership Success

Virtual speaker series to focus on career development and leadership skills

June 18, 2020

Virtual speaker series to focus on COVID-19 response and policy impact

June 02, 2020

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective students

School of Public Policy to host virtual events for prospective graduate students

April 21, 2020

Accelerated integrated undergraduate/graduate Master of Public Policy degree

Integrated public policy program offers advanced degree in compressed timeframe

January 15, 2020

Chris Witko lecture to undergraduate students

School of Public Policy to host information sessions on Nov. 7

October 31, 2019

Public Policy Webinar Schedule

Webinars to focus on the master of public policy degree

September 17, 2019

Public policy professor examines how 'tools of democracy' can address inequality

January 30, 2019

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