UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: This video is also offered in an accessible format with audio descriptions for viewers who are blind or visually impaired. To the Penn State community, In the midst of great change for our institution, amazing research continues to happen across our campuses each and every day. As we navigate our University's road map for the future, our dedication to our public-impact mission -- translating our  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Amber Grove, Title IX coordinator at Penn State, has been named the University's chief ethics and compliance officer, effective Feb. 1. She has served in her current role in the Office of Ethics and Compliance since November 2022.  Grove succeeds Tabitha Oman, who has served as chief ethics and compliance officer since January 2022 and was appointed to the position of vice president and general c  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The two flag poles prominently displayed on the Penn State University Park campus' Old Main lawn are scheduled to be replaced this year. Removal of the existing poles is set to begin on Saturday, Feb. 10, weather permitting. Pedestrians may encounter temporary sidewalk closures and detours while equipment is operating in the area.  The current poles, which fly the United States and Commonwealth o  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 5% increase for Pennsylvania's state-related universities, including Penn State and Pennsylvania College of Technology -- to be funded through a new performance-based funding model -- during his annual budget address, delivered Feb. 6 in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. The governor also proposed a 5% funding increase for Penn State Agricultural Research   more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Juniata College issued the following news: The Legal Eagles were up to the fight at the Battle in the Bayou Mock Trial Tournament in New Orleans, La., this weekend. Juniata College's nationally-ranked Mock Trial Team faced off against top-level competitors and placed third out of 20 teams from across the country. "I am proud of our students who competed against major universities in all four trials, and our success at this tournament gives us momentum going  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attractive to potential long-term partners, and lower voice pitch in males makes the individual sound more formidable and prestigious among other men. The  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: When he was younger, Jimmy Alamia, a third-year Schreyer Scholar studying chemical engineering, experienced health issues that affected his digestion. The experience made him more aware of the importance of nutrition and foods that promote a healthy, high-mobility lifestyle. At Penn State, that awareness has led Alamia to spearhead an initiative to make nutritious food more accessible to his peer  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 9 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame highlighted today that five NFF High School Showcases in Houston, Arizona, Southern California, South Florida, and an inaugural event in Nevada will take place between Feb. 10 and March 9. The five events will provide hundreds of high school seniors from across the nation a chance to earn grants-in-aid  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2024-25 budget proposal to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania - sharing his 'get stuff done' approach and vision to create more opportunity and continue delivering real solutions to the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face. By prioritizing economic opportunity and access to higher education, making historic i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2024: * * * After listening on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) immediately turned his thoughts to the following year's budget cycle. He explained why in the following statement on the heels of Shapiro's address before members of the General Assembly: "Gov. Shapiro's budget proposal checked a lot o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Penn State Health (PSH), a multi-hospital health system, has agreed to pay $11,712,336 to resolve allegations of civil liability for submitting claims to Medicare for Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) services that violated Medicare rules and regulations. According to   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series. "Beekeeping Around the World" is designed for beekeepers, farmers and social insect enthusiasts. Webinars will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28. Each week will feature a different location, and pres  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- At Penn State Lehigh Valley, professors provide real life experiences to enhance classroom learning whenever possible. Most recently, 11 students in the "Violent Crimes" course taught by Debra Dreisbach, assistant teaching professor and criminal justice program coordinator, visited the office of Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio in Allentown and got a rare firsthand look at its  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As students begin to take advantage of new opportunities for involvement and leadership during the spring semester, Penn State is reminding all community members of their obligation to protect the safety and welfare of others by eliminating hazing. Hazing is illegal and prohibited by University Policy AD98. Penn State defines hazing as "any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally end  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State student-athletes turned in another tremendous academic performance by recording a 3.24 grade-point average (GPA) for the fall 2023 semester. The Nittany Lions had 581 students (70%) with a 3.0 semester GPA and 298 dean's list honorees (3.5 semester GPA). In addition, a record-breaking 80 full-time students tallied a 4.0 semester, with 24 carrying a 4.0 cumulative GPA. "Our student-athle  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State World Campus' comprehensive portfolio of online degree programs has been included in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Online Programs" rankings, released today (Feb. 7). According to U.S. News, the annual rankings recognize undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily offered online in disciplines like business, education and engineering from among 1,600 online degree pro  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: YORK, Pa. -- A celebration of baseball is set for Feb. 13 when Penn State York, Penn State York Athletics and the York Revolution will reveal a partnership that allows WellSpan Park to be the official home of Penn State York baseball. The ceremony is set for 12:30 p.m. in the 1741 Club at the ballpark where members of the campus, the baseball team, and the community are invited to share their excit  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Editor's note: The following op-ed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi first appeared in PennLive on Sunday, Feb. 4. Last October, I called on the General Assembly, governor and universities to collaborate on a performance-based funding model for higher education focused on workforce and economic development, transparency and accountability for taxpayer funds, and meaningful outcomes for our   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The College of Agricultural Sciences is a dynamic academic organization that works to fulfill Penn State's land-grant mission through its integration of teaching, research and extension. The college awarded the nation's first baccalaureate degrees in agriculture in 1861, shortly after Penn S  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is seeking nominations and applicants for the next John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Smeal College of Business. Charles H. Whiteman, the current dean, announced last November that he will retire at the end of June. Reporting to Justin Schwartz, executive vice president and provost at Penn State, the dean serves as the principal academic and administrative officer of the college and an   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Could a trip to the dentist save you from a trip to the heart surgeon? Medical science has a lot to say about how cardiovascular health is influenced by what you put in your mouth. Fatty and sugary foods, cigarettes and alcohol have appeared on most-wanted posters in heart doctor offices for decades now. But what about the mouth itself? "There is a connection indeed," said Dr. Andrew Waxler, a ca  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances African American Music Festival -- Feb. 8-10, Recital Hall, School of Music, University Park campus. The 2024 African American Music Festival will feature students and faculty of the School of Music across multiple performances at the Reci  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Beyond-classical-rock string trio Time for Three will return to the Center for the Performing Arts for the first time since 2015. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The Grammy Award-winning ensemble will perform a wide-ranging jukebox-style concert in the style of arrangements of the Beatles and Guns N' Roses mingling with Leonard Cohen, Johann Sebastian  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The 18th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow, a family friendly event that offers free admission, moves to February this year and will be conducted Feb. 24-25 at C3 Sports Complex, located at 200 Ellis Place in State College. Activities at the Penn State Powwow run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 25. The Grand Entry of Dancers begins at noon and again at   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The National Communication Association (NCA) recently named Andre E. Johnson, PhD, as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Orlando L. Taylor Distinguished Scholarship Award in Africana Communication. The award honors a scholar whose body of work demonstrates a sustained commitment to the study of African American and/or the African Diaspora communication and culture. As the Benjamin W. Rawlings Jr. pro  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have developed a new way to identify high-risk patients with acute myeloid leukemia, which could one day lead to more tailored treatments and improved patient outcomes for patients with the blood cancer. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most common leukemias, or blood cancers, in adults. It starts in the blood-forming cells in  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University recognizes the outstanding achievements of its distinguished Agriculture (Ag) alumni, who have made significant contributions to the field. Among these individuals are Trent Torrance, Rodney Main, Dennis Bowman, Dan Loy and Allan L. Watson. Torrance, who currently serves as the chief operating officer for United Animal Health, has been named one of WIU's Distinguished Ag Alums  more