Upcoming Events
27th Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner & Auction
Join WPSU for our annual gala featuring Greek cuisine with PBS celebrity chef Diane Kochilas. Continue »
Saturday, February 9, from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The Latest from WPSU
Special Programs
PBS Honors the Legacy of Black History
PBS is proud to present special programming to commemorate Black History Month, as part of its commitment to celebrating the diversity of America year-round. Continue »
Digging Deeper
Fake News
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about the emergence of fake news, it’s impact on American culture and what it means for the legitimate news media. Continue »
NPR Student Podcast Challenge
NPR is inviting students between 5th and 12th grade from around the country to create a podcast, then — with the help of a teacher — compete for a chance to win the grand prize and have your work appear on NPR. Continue »
Take Note
Paralympic Gold Medalist Shawn Morelli On Overcoming War Injuries To Compete As A Cyclist
Penn State graduate and retired U.S. Army Major Shawn Morelli took up cycling after an explosion during her service in Afghanistan caused brain trauma, blindness in her left eye and severe damage to her spine and neck. Continue »
Take Note
A Scientist And Christian On Why Climate Change Matters To Everyone
Atmospheric scientist and evangelical Christian, Katharine Hayhoe, is known for her ability to communicate science to everyday people, including skeptics of climate change. Continue »
Kids
PBS Kids Writers Contest 2019
WPSU, in partnership with WQED, is encouraging children in Pennsylvania in Kindergarten through 5th grade, to create their own stories and take part in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest! Continue »
Deadline to enter is Sunday, March 31
Digging Deeper
Big Data
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about big data; what it is, how it is collected, and how it is used. Continue »
Digging Deeper
Greek Life Reform, Part 2
Penn State President Eric Barron talks with current Penn State students about the changes to Greek Life on campus since the tragic death of Tim Piazza. Continue »
Event Highlights
Let’s Go Luna! Event Highlights
Thanks for joining us for the Let's Go Luna! Screening Event! We hope you enjoyed learning about all the different cultures around the world! Continue »
WPSU Digital
Metronome from The Attic
The WPSU Digital series returns for a third installment featuring two performances from The Attic at the State Theatre. Continue »
Take Note
Author Justin Torres On Creating Art From Pain
Justin Torres is the author of the international bestseller "We the Animals," which tells the story of three brothers growing up in a tumultuous household. The novel was adapted into a film that will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 20. We talked with Torres about the film adaptation and how his life shaped his fiction. Continue »
