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About Farrell Center

The Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an instructional and outreach hub within Penn State's Smeal College of Business. Located at 475 Shortlidge Road, 451C Business Building, University Park, PA 16802-3603, the center supports entrepreneurship education, research, and community engagement. Named after a generous endowment from Michael J. Farrell, the center carries a long-standing commitment to fostering impact entrepreneurship through programs like the Office of Impact Entrepreneurship and the Propel Penn State Seed Fund. While Farrell Center spaces are described as meeting rooms and classrooms rather than a single theater, they serve as versatile environments for lectures, workshops, and collaborative sessions.

Whether you’re attending a seminar, a workshop, or a campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit to University Park.

Parking on campus is managed by Penn State Transportation Services, with visitor decks and lots available for daily use. Park via ParkMobile where accepted, and check current rates and lot designations on arrival. Public transit to University Park is convenient through CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) and the campus LOOP/LINK bus services, making it easy to reach the Farrell Center without a car. For overnight stays, on-campus options like the Nittany Lion Inn offer convenient proximity, while The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center and local hotels along N Atherton St (such as Fairfield Inn & Suites State College) provide additional choices for attendees. If you’re organizing a campus visit or event, consider coordinating with the center for scheduling and access details.

Helpful tip: secure your seats or space in advance by contacting the Farrell Center office. We’ve got you covered with trustworthy, straightforward arrangements to support your Penn State visit or event planning.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 475 Shortlidge Road, 451C Business Building, University Park, PA 16802-3603 (Farrell Center contact/office).
  • Venue type: academic center within Penn State's Smeal College of Business dedicated to entrepreneurship education, research, and outreach.
  • Naming/history: established via a generous endowment from Michael J. Farrell; center maintains the Farrell Center name and has not been renamed.
  • Notable programs/events: Office of Impact Entrepreneurship; Propel Penn State Seed Fund; Farrell Center anniversary activities (e.g., 20-year celebration noted by Penn State News).
  • Seating/chart/capacity: no publicly published seating chart or capacity for Farrell Center spaces; spaces are described as meeting rooms/classrooms rather than a single theatre or arena.
  • Parking: campus visitor parking available via Penn State Transportation Services; general rules include use of visitor decks/lots withParkMobile options and daily rates.
  • Transit: Penn State/University Park transit options include CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) and campus bus loops (LOOP/LINK).
  • Nearby hotels: on-campus Nittany Lion Inn; nearby options include The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center and hotels along N Atherton St (e.g., Fairfield Inn & Suites State College) for attendees.
  • Demolished/renamed: no evidence of demolition or renaming; Farrell Center remains the established name within Smeal College of Business.