This article is not for you, reader in May of 2025.

This article is for posterity, for those who want a glimpse back into what life was like at Penn State on May 6, 2025. What bars were there? What buildings still existed?

For the graduating Class of 2025, this article serves as a permanent record of what your Penn State looked like, just the way you left it. Maybe you’ll look back on this romantically in a year. Maybe you’ll show your kids one day what College Avenue used to look like when your kid is on their tour of Penn State.

Whatever you may use it for, I hope you enjoy a look at Penn State as of May 6, 2025. Let’s take a tour around together.

Let’s start at the sports complex. As of the writing of this, Beaver Stadium is undergoing a massive renovation while Pegula Ice Arena prepares for graduation. The All-Sports Museum displays memorabilia from recent seasons.

East Halls has just finished its renovations, with Pollock Halls up next for refurbishment.

This part of campus is also where you’ll find the ROTC Building, pools, and University Health Services.

The Creamery is still as popular as ever!

Even after the Palmer Art Museum’s recent move to the Arboretum, the northern part of campus is still lively with the arts and sciences.

In the far northwest part of campus, some buildings are recently completed, while others are probably in need of some touch-ups.

The Nittany Parking Deck provides a nice view of downtown. I’m sure there will be some new high rises in this vista soon.

The Nittany Lion Inn just reopened with some recent upgrades.

Let’s head south down Burrowes Road from there.

West Hall is still the oldest residence area with the charm of an Ivy League school.

Cutting through the middle of campus, you’ll find classic buildings like Sparks, Willard, and Burrowes.

Of course, who could forget the Pattee-Paterno Library?

Hammond and Sackett are currently in the process of getting demolished.

Even with the construction, the Hintz Family Alumni Center is a great place to hang out.

Old Main still looks as pretty as ever.

There are a number of beautiful classroom buildings around Old Main.

The HUB is still the center of student life.

Popular spots for lunch at the HUB are Panda Express and Slim Chickens, among others.

The area around the HUB is probably one of the prettiest areas of campus.

Pollock and South halls will likely look very different a few years down the line.

Let’s move downtown, starting at the far east side of town and moving west.

Bars like the Lions Den and Primanti Bro’s offer nightlife options on this side of town.

Calder Way has a lot of popular food spots at the moment.

Calder Way also has a lot of unique shops and dining options.

Beaver Avenue is lined with apartment buildings and a decent amount of bars…

…while College Avenue has more retail and food businesses.

As of writing this, there are a lot of students who would argue that Doggie’s Pub is State College’s most popular bar. Others would argue it’s Champs Downtown.

Allen Street is still the lifeblood of State College.

Each side street between Beaver and College avenues has its own offerings.

Past Allen Street, the bars and shops slowly turn to houses by Atherton Street.

Past Allen Street on Beaver Avenue are some hidden gems.

The views from the garage on Beaver Avenue offer some of the best sweeping views of State College.

Let’s see where Penn State grows from here!