Politics Penn State president questioned about extraterrestrial intelligence research at Pa. hearing The Keystone Staff March 16, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi was asked at a Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee hearing about the school’s Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center and the benefits of having a research university. Popular History These Pa. towns were named after signers of the Declaration of Independence News Pa. lawmakers want to keep feds out of polling places in November Crime & Safety Are fireworks legal in Pa.? What are the rules for July 4th Infrastructure Pa. House passes data center ‘pause’ along with Shapiro’s plan for ‘responsible’ development Infrastructure Pa. House bill would make data centers pay seniors’ property tax bills Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram Facebook Newest Videos Politics WATCH: Pennsylvania Sec. Al Schmidt promised that Gov. Shapiro will protect voter rights on ABC Politics WATCH: Pennsylvania lawmaker explains why politicians shouldn’t trade stocks Politics WATCH: US Sen. John Fetterman downplayed rising fuel costs while appearing on Fox News this past Saturday. Politics Stacy Garrity admits Trump ‘exaggerates’ about US economy Politics McCormick calls DHS accountability push “silly”