UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Fat tissue holds the key to 3D printing layered living skin and potentially hair follicles, according to researchers who recently harnessed fat cells and supporting structures from clinically procured human tissue to precisely correct injuries in rats. The advancement could have implications for reconstructive facial surgery and even hair growth treatments for humans. The team's findings publis  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Psychology Thomas P. Le has been selected as a 2024 Early Career Scholar with the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions (CCWT). He is one of only three professors selected for the Early Career Scholar Program. The 12-month program builds leadership skills, community, and scholarship to promote career development for early career faculty members and researchers. "In this w  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- DeSales University issued the following news: Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has become increasingly difficult for Ukrainians to stay connected. Now, the IT department at DeSales is doing its small part to help. The department has donated 27 computers to Ukraine through the Adopt a School program. Mark Albert, chief information officer and associate vice president for information technology, learned of the opportunity through Ann  more

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 1, 2024: Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger joined local leaders to continue the Shapiro Administration's statewide "Main Street Matters" tour and highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed investments in our Main Streets, small businesses, and local communities. As part of the Governor's proposed 2024-25 budget  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 2 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods Richmond associate Thomas "Chip" Hancock IV will join VetEvolve -- an organization that provides industry know-how and management support to veterinary teams across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia -- as its general counsel on April 1, 2024. His last day at McGuireWoods is March 15, 2024. In his new role, Hancock will facilitate veterinary practice acquisitions   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Membrane Applications, Science and Technology (MAST) Center, an industry-university cooperative research center supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and co-led by Penn State, recently received five additional years of funding. The funding will allow for an expansion of the center at Penn State, which has served as one of four of the center's partner academic institutions si  more

READING, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on March 1, 2024: Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The grants add to a budget commitment to maintain and improve Pennsylvania's natural places. Governor Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal includes another  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), a lawmaker and farmer, has been at the forefront of the issues surrounding food processing residual (FPR) waste for months, with many constituents in her district complaining about the odor and lack of regulations regarding FPR. FPR is waste left over from food manufacturing, which can include vegetable peelings, raw meat scraps and liquid, like clean  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Reacting to a House Appropriation Committee hearing with heads of state-related universities on Thursday, Feb. 29 with the state-related universities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) commended the presidents on their affirmation of conduct codes prohibiting antisemitic words and actions on their campuses. Mercuri has introduced legislation that would call for taxpayer fund  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Following the announcement of Lancaster City officially becoming a designated "Welcoming City," state Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) offered the following statement: "Instances of illegal immigrants committing crimes continue to make headlines, along with a flagging economy that is putting a huge strain on American families. Yet, Lancaster City is celebrating its decision to become an   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024, by State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-41: * * * Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Shapiro's announcement of the establishment of his "Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force": "The Senate Republican Caucus has been and remains committed to strengthening election integrity in Pennsylvania because we believe  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Friday's "Centre County Report" featured a story on Penn College's Transportation Scholars program. The weekly broadcast - produced by students in the capstone broadcast journalism course in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State - included an interview with Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies. Webb discussed the workforce needs in transportation-rel  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 1, 2024: Today in Pittsburgh, local leaders held a press conference outside of David McCormick's campaign event to slam his record of outsourcing jobs while laying off workers in Pennsylvania and investing in China. "David McCormick's record of investing and managing billions with China is disqualifying for Pennsylvania," said Mitch Kates, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Director.   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The following story provides an update on phase two of the multi-year effort to implement President Neeli Bendapudi's vision and presidential goals. At a glance: Phase two will determine institutional-level objectives, key performance indicators, strategies and implementation framework for the University's next strategic plan, with proposals expected to be shared in summer 2024. Leads have bee  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: Students from the Communication, Journalism and Media department recently received nine Keystone Student Press Awards for 2024. According to Pennsylvania News Media Association, the Keystone Student Press Awards "recognizes high school and college journalism that provides relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers." Every year, students involved in student media on the campus of SU submit their  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College is hosting two online and an in-person workshop for students, families and community members interested in learning more about the new Free Application For Federal Student Aid. On Tuesday, March 5, the College will host two separate free online workshops. The first is at noon and the second is at 6 p.m. The sessions should last an hour or less. Director of Financial Aid Michelle Work and her tea  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Ballot positions for the 2024 election of trustees by alumni were determined on March 1 by a drawing. Ballots for the trustee election will be available to Penn State alumni beginning on April 10. Additionally, biographical information and position statements for each candidate are available on the Board of Trustees website at trustees.psu.edu/election/. All alumni who have already requested an  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Researchers from Penn and Princeton develop a model to evaluate how reputation and indirect reciprocity affects cooperative behaviors. * * * In the complicated world of human interactions, helping others can come back around, a concept known as indirect reciprocity. It's like a societal credit score, where one's good deeds build up a good reputation, pro  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 2 -- Westminster College issued the following news: Westminster College junior Emma Sukal has been selected to participate in the international Keith Sherin Global Leaders: Study Abroad Program, organized by The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). As of one 20 students in the nation selected for this opportunity, Sukal--a participant in Westminster's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program--will attend the Global Citizenship: A Summer Study Tour   more