The countdown to THON is on!
For Penn State THON 2026, three students from the college are serving in leadership positions. Read more about how they — along with thousands of other Penn State students — plan, organize, and run the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. “There is no better feeling than coming together with people I love to support a cause bigger than myself.” - Reese Butler, HDFS
Events to commemorate National Black History Month
Penn State will host events throughout February in observance of National Black History Month, including a HHD celebration from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in 110 Henderson Building. Hosted by the HHD Office for Diversity and Inclusion, the event features student-led celebrations of Black culture and history, including dance workshops and Penn State Black history trivia in collaboration with the NAACP and NPHC.
Penn State Encourages Community to Use Support Services
As classes and activities shift into high gear, Penn State leaders are reminding students and employees of the wide range of services and resources that are available to support their safety, well-being and mental health.
Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Majors
With majors are rooted in business, health, and science. No matter which direction you choose to go, what remains unchanged is that what we do here and what you learn here is personal.
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Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
The college offers a wide range of graduate degree programs across eight robust interdisciplinary fields of study to train the next generation of leaders in their fields.
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Departments
Departments
Sharing one common goal of enriching the lives of others, the college's departments examine issues people face and develop leading solutions to addressing them.
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HHD Discovery: Magazine for Alumni and Friends
HHD Discovery: Magazine for Alumni and Friends
This issue showcases Health and Human Development's support of entrepreneurship, the college's new initiative on Health and the Environment, and features research that improves daily life.
Explore the summer 2022 magazine
A scholar in the study of stress, health and aging, Almeida's research examines everyday stressors and their impact on well-being across the lifespan. His innovative daily diary methodology has transformed how researchers conceptualize and measure daily stress. Congratulations!
