Penn State University
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) founded in 1855 as Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States.
As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, it offers over 275 degree programs and hosts more than 1,000 student organizations. Its main campus, University Park, is home to the iconic Nittany Lion mascot and Beaver Stadium, one of the largest college football venues.
Address: 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-4700
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
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Remembering Joe Mooney, a Celebrated Sculptor and Villanova Graduate
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Delaware County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
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Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to…
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MCCC Joins Community Colleges Statewide Sign Articulation Agreement with Penn State University
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Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
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Delaware County Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
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