Travel Information
We are looking forward to your attendance at the Frances E. W. Harper Symposium, held at Penn State on September 19-21, 2025. Harper traveled constantly throughout her decades-long career. It is thus fitting for us to convene as we commemorate her life and legacy! As you consider options for travel and accommodations, please review the information provided below in making plans to attend the symposium.
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Hotels
Both The Nittany Lion Inn and The Graduate hotels are the two conference hotels. All participants must make arrangements for their own hotel accommodations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the hotels directly and be sure to reference the Harper 200 Symposium in your communications.
- Hotel located on campus.
- 8-minute walk to event space (.4 mile).
- Located in Downtown State College.
- 15-minute gentle uphill walk to event space (.6 mile).
Air Transportation
Ground Transportation
Local Dining
Local Map
This map lists hotels, parking, and event spaces for the Harper 200 Symposium. To filter the view, click on the square icon in the top left corner.
Supported by:
Generosity of
individual donors
#Harper200 Organizing Committee:
Lauren Barnes, Jacqueline Barrios, Denise Burgher, Sergio Carmona, Lauren Cooper, Samantha de Vera, Rachel Fernandes, Gabrielle Foreman, Sherita L. Johnson, Brandi Locke, Lynnette Young Overby, Courtney Murray Ross, Gabby Sutherland, Eunice Toh, and Takina Walker.
Additional Collaborators and Partners:
Jim Casey, Chanel Edwards, Eden Mekonen, Janel Moore-Almond, Amber Rance, Jormailin Valdés Pareras, Carol Rudisell, and Curtis Small.
Additional Contributors:
Kenisha Brown, Hunter Reed, Tahfiq Williams,
and members of the Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk throughout the years.