Old Main's rich history has roots you might not know about.
What Penn Staters may not know is Lincoln played a key role in establishing the university as an agricultural institution.
The Penn State Herbarium's history stretches back almost as far as the university itself.
"Although State of State certainly has become an excellent platform to shed light on issues in our community, the greatest benefits of it come from the frame of mind it encourages its participants to explore."
"Like the proud Pennsylvania mountain lion who represents both Penn State and State High, she symbolizes the enduring spirit of our place. She belongs to us."
Pioneers like Rebecca Ewing, Ellen Cross, and Harriet McElwain paved the way for women at Penn State. Here's what the then-College was like for them and a brief history of their accomplishments in the fight for women's rights.