Stay informed, for free.
As a Penn State student, you have free digital access to premier news outlets that help you stay connected with what’s happening locally, nationally, and globally. Whether it’s for class discussions, career prep, or simply becoming a more informed citizen, the Student News Readership Program ensures you never miss a headline.
All Penn State students — including those at Commonwealth Campuses — have digital access to the Daily Collegian, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
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Understanding the world around you strengthens your civic engagement, helps you develop critical thinking skills, and prepares you to be an informed leader. Reading the news from credible sources isn’t just a habit — it’s a powerful step toward becoming an active, responsible member of your campus and global community.
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Creating a New Account
For users that have not created a New York Times account:
- From a web browser visit nytimes.com and click Login.
- Immediately scroll down and choose the "Continue with work or school single sign-on" at the bottom of the login page.
- Use your Penn State email address to move to the sign-on screen. Use your Penn State credentials to access.
Updating an Existing Account
If you have an existing New York Times account and want to update to access as part of the Student News Readership Program:
- From a web browser visit nytimes.com and login with your current method.
- Go to Account > Email and settings > click "Connect" next to Work or School.
- Complete the process using your Penn State credentials.
Accessing Using Single Sign On
Once your account is connected to Penn State's access:
- From a web browser visit nytimes.com and click Login.
- Immediately scroll down and choose the "Continue with work or school single sign-on" at the bottom of the login page.
- Use your Penn State email address to move to the sign-on screen. Use your Penn State credentials to access.
Issues and Troubleshooting
What do I do if I get an authentication error?
If you encounter an authentication error please clear your cache or use your browser's incognito version to bypass.
Can I use the mobile app?
Yes. Single sign on using your Penn State credentials isn't available on the app but you can manually enter your Penn State credentials once you've accessed your access on a desktop or laptop.
What if my New York Times digital subscription expires?
Academic passes are valid for 4 years. If prompted to authenticate, complete the process again to renew your access for another 4 year cycle.
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How to register for access to The Wall Street Journal
- Visit The Wall Street Journal's Penn State access page
- You will be directed through Penn State WebAccess; Log in to your Penn State Account
- You will be redirected to WSJ.com; Complete the registration fields to create your account
- The email address and password you create will become your login credentials; please DO NOT use your Penn State credentials to create your account.
Once you've registered, you can access The Wall Street Journal website or mobile app directly.
- Note: Faculty and staff will need to refresh their membership annually to confirm they are still affiliated with Penn State.
News Access with Penn State Libraries
Access over 6,000 newspapers with the PressReader database, all for free with your Penn State access account.
Faculty Resources
Faculty can receive free digital subscriptions to the participating newspapers. Faculty also have access to classroom resources and teaching support materials from these newspapers. If you are interested in accessing news digitally for your class or in exploring some of the many educational resources, check out the resources below.
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How to access for NYT in Education Website
InEducation now provides curated reading lists, updated weekly during the academic year, across 12 disciplines of study. Students can explore journalism relevant to their courses and academic interests, and professors can use these as jumping off points for classroom assignments, readings and discussions. These reading lists include all The Times has to offer—including multimedia journalism, opinion coverage, newsletters, audio, investigative reporting, and so much more to fuel learning and understanding.
- Complete the account access process listed above for access to the NYT in Education Website.
- Once logged in, use the search feature to find InEducation or use the bottom page footer to find a quick link.
- Bookmark the page for easy access.
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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has a suite of tools and resources to help professors integrate WSJ into the classroom. These are included with your digital subscription. You can find these resources on their WSJ for Professors website.
- WSJ Context: A reading list tool that makes it simple to curate and share with your students relevant articles based on the courses you teach.
- Weekly Review: Discover relevant articles and thought-provoking questions created by specialized faculty.
- The Modern Class: A monthly newsletter that updates professors on the most effective ways to incorporate WSJ into their curriculums.
- Critical Thinking Resources: Case studies for key areas in the WSJ that professors can leverage in their courses.