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WATCH: THON 46-Hour Livestream

Tune into the livestream beginning Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

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World-Class Education

With the resources of multiple campuses and Penn State World Campus, our flexible educational model sets you up for success.

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Interdisciplinary Research

Faculty and students collaborate to conduct expert research on topics ranging from the cutting edge of 3D bioprinting to sustainable housing.

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Global Service and Impact

Penn State students, faculty, staff, and alumni are creating positive impact in their communities—in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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In Pursuit of a Cure

THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, is committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer by providing emotional and financial support, spreading awareness, and ensuring funding for critical research.

$254M

Contributed to Four Diamonds for pediatric cancer research.

4,800

Families served.

100%

Of patient bills are covered.

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Penn State Traditions

Dancing for a Cure

This year's THON theme, "Love Leads Forward," captures the love within our community that propels us forward in the fight against childhood cancer. Since the first THON in 1973, this yearly tradition creates hope for families and children battling childhood cancer.

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