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AI Week spotlights student, faculty research on artificial intelligence

Penn State's AI Week, held April 14-17 across Penn State campuses, showcased faculty and student research and excellence through panels, research showcases, immersive workshops and a poster session. The weeklong event is coordinated by the Penn State AI Hub, which is housed under the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences.
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Photo story: OLLI Harrisburg kicks off new lifelong learning opportunities

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State kicked off a new initiative to bring lifelong learning opportunities to the Harrisburg community during an event on May 1 at Penn State Harrisburg. During the event community members learned about the benefits of lifelong learning and about the array of OLLI Harrisburg courses that will be offered this May and June.  
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Top pictures from the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest

Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest! We received an incredible selection of photos showcasing spring at Penn State. The winning photo was submitted by Bethany Stitzer, an undergraduate student studying biomedical engineering at University Park, and highlights spring blossoms surrounding Old Main on a quiet April morning. See more top submissions, as selected by Penn State Today editors, in this photo gallery.