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Penn State THON executive leaders have been preparing to make the transition to a virtual event all year. While things will look different, they're hoping THON will look as close to normal as possible.

Penn State THON Prepares For A Virtual Weekend Of Dancing

THON starts this Friday. Most years, thousands of Penn State students gather in the Bryce Jordan Center for the 46-hour dance marathon to raise money for…

Natalie Dameshek speaks about her daughter Emilia's battle with cancer and the support of the Four Diamonds.

Education

Penn State THON Raises $10.6 Million For Pediatric Cancer

Penn State’s student-run dance marathon, or THON, revealed this weekend it raised $10.6 million dollars for pediatric cancer this year.Thousands of…

Medicine and Health

Penn State's THON Cancels Out-Of-Town Fundraising Trips

The dance marathon’s public relations director, Maddy Hughes, cites safety concerns for students and volunteers for the fundraising changes.“After just…

Dancers and volunteers on the floor during THON 2015.

A Change In Fundraising May Mean A Change In THON 2016's Total

Penn State’s 46-Hour Dance Marathon, known to many as THON, begins Friday. The no-sitting, no-sleeping event raises millions each year for pediatric…

Hub Grand Opening Set for March 2nd

Penn State University Park embarked on a $44.6 million project in June 2013 to renovate the HUB-Robeson Center. On March 2, after almost two years of…

Arts and Entertainment

I Believe in Ellen

I believe in Ellen. Ellen Smith is a THON child who has been battling cancer since 2011. Through her entire four-year journey, she has never given up her…