Feb 20, 2026
One in three Pennsylvanians lives in a rural community, yet the number of rural health care providers has declined by 30% over the past 15 years. At Penn State College of Medicine, philanthropic support is helping to address that gap by preparing the next generation of physicians to serve where they are needed most.
Jan 22, 2026
Penn State has once again earned a prestigious national designation that recognizes institutions for their deep, sustained partnerships with communities – with the help of the LION Mobile Clinic.
Mark Stephens, MD, MS, associate dean for medical education at Penn State College of Medicine’s University Park Regional Campus and professor of family and community medicine, has been named Pennsylvania’s oral health champion for the 100 Million Mouths Campaign.
Jan 14, 2026
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is spotlighting Penn State College of Medicine's LION Mobile Clinic, an innovative, student-supported initiative that brings health care directly to communities across Pennsylvania.
Dec 2, 2025
Penn State College of Medicine’s LION Mobile Clinic has been named one of Pennsylvania’s 2025 Community Stars by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.
Nov 25, 2025
Isabella (“Bella”) Dunn, a third-year medical student and Global Health Scholar at Penn State College of Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 American Public Health Association Cancer Forum Health Equity Award in Global Health.
Nov 24, 2025
Penn State College of Medicine students brought global health learning to a new level this fall by organizing the College’s inaugural global health case competition.
Nov 18, 2025
Penn State will celebrate its eleventh GivingTuesday on Dec. 2 — and the College of Medicine invites alumni and friends to be a part of the event by making a gift to support students through the college’s emergency assistance funds and the Lion’s Pantry.
Oct 20, 2025
Ten Penn State College of Medicine students have been selected to compete in the 2025 American Medical Association Research Challenge.
Oct 3, 2025
Penn State College of Medicine students and leadership recently stepped out of the classroom and into the community to celebrate Milton S. Hershey’s birthday in true Milton S. Hershey style: By working to better the world around them.
