UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Audible enclaves' could enable private listening without headphones UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- It may someday be possible to listen to a favorite podcast or song without disturbing the people around you, even without wearing headphones. In a new advancement in audio engineering, a team of researchers led by Yun Jing, professor of acoustics in the Penn State College of Engineering, has preci  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium registration open UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Registration is now open for the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium, slated for May 19-20 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. In line with its mission to promote broad engagement and action, the symposium is offered at no cost to participants; however, registration is required. All members of the Penn Sta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * BioArtist Mellissa Monsoon to present 'Collaborating with Microbes' UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State One Health Microbiome Center, a part pf the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, and Cynthia White, adjunct research associate in the Arts and Design Research Incubator, College of Arts and Architecture, invite all campus and community members to participate in three events featurin  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 19 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucky Brooks' top five 2025 NFL Draft prospects by position 2.0: Matthew Golden flies up WR rankings With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in the rearview and pro days in full swing, here's my updated ranking of the top five prospects at each major position in the 2025 NFL Draft class. One thing you'll notice in this edition of these rankings is that I've added a new position group: nicke  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 17 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Goes Back-to-Back with Thrilling National Championship Win Christendom women's basketball: national champions again. In a Saturday night thriller, the team edged out Miami-Hamilton University 63-60 to become the first team in school history to win back-to-back national titles. This championship -- even more so than last year's -- was the ultimate testament to the grit, preparation, and faith   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Clearinghouse expands partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse), in collaboration with the Survey Research Center (SRC) at Penn State, has announced an expanded partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). With $390,000 in support from WWP, the Clearinghouse and SRC will conduct  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Combination of cosmic processes shapes the size and location of sub-Neptunes UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The research team used data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to study young sub-  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Presents the NCAA Div. I Wrestling Championships from Philadelphia, March 20-22 * Three straight nights of primetime wrestling on ESPN platforms; 19 hours of live coverage overall * ESPN+ to present every match and every mat through the Medal Round on MatCast, plus simulcasts of all televised windows * Lead ESPN commentating team to feature former UFC Heavy  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 20 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Exploring nuclear science and promoting equity: A synergistic approach to education and outreach The American Nuclear Society's online programs continue to provide informative content for the wider nuclear community. Two recent webinars held at the end of January focused on intentional outreach activities and K-12 education: " Equitable Outreach: Now Comes the Hard Part " and  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * FDA-approved dialysis drug may help fight against antimicrobial resistance UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The answer to this antimicrobial resistance, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called "one of the world's most urgent public health p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Great Lakes Scientists Support Illinois Bill to Protect Drinking Water from Plastic Microfibers More than 30 Great Lakes scientists have called on Illinois legislators to establish a science-based standard for capturing plastic microfibers released from washing machines. By setting a standard, not a specific technology, and phasing it in over five years, a bill currently under consideratio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gursahaneys pledge $3M to benefit research innovation and Penn State Athletics UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Board of Trustees member Naren Gursahaney and his wife, Judy Gursahaney, have committed $3 million to support the University's ongoing fundraising campaign. Their generous gift will fuel Invent Penn State initiatives that drive the commercialization of discoveries made by Univ  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Insecticides may contribute to bigger problems with certain weeds UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State. The study -- published in the journal PeerJ -- compared using insecticides preventively at planting  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- March 18 As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 16 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Maria Arias, custodial operations at Penn State Harrisburg, whose nominator wrote:   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Men's gymnastics clinches Big Ten regular season title UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - It came down to the wire in Rec Hall on Sunday evening, but Matt Cormier's impromptu high bar routine helped Penn State men's gymnastics team to a 329.050-328.850 win over No. 4 Nebraska, clinching a share of the 2025 Big Ten regular season title. The title is the first for the Nittany Lions since the Big Ten be  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Conserving the white oak: Critical for timber and distilling industries New genomic data aids in preventing the species from disease while advancing conservation efforts U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers at Indiana University and Penn State have collaborated with scientists from the U.S. Forest Service and others to produce the first complete genome for the white oak (Quercus al  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Natural insect predators may serve as allies in spotted lanternfly battle UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Penn State. Led by entomologists in Penn State's College of Agricultural   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College, Thaddeus Stevens College partner for articulation Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lancaster-based Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology have established a mechanism for graduates of two associate degree programs at Thaddeus Stevens College to transfer credits and pursue a bachelor's degree at Penn College. The articulation agreement enables graduates of the el  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center launches National Guard trauma training program It's a bright, brisk morning in early February, and the scene might best be described as controlled chaos. Four wounded soldiers lay side by side in a combat zone following an early-morning enemy attack. Three camouflage-clad medics work furiously to save their lives, assessing their conditions and tending to t  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State presents The Global Impact Forum 2025 on Nov. 3-5 in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH -- Registration is now open for The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2025 which will be held Nov. 3-5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Now in its second year, TGIF will bring together prominent leaders in education, industry, government and community to propel economic development, soc  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Wading into the shrinking waters of the Colorado River UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Key agreements in the "Law of the River," which encompasses more than 100 years of regulations, laws, court decisions and more focused on managing the Colorado River, are set to expire next year. First established in 1922 as the Colorado River Compact, the guidelines split water management and allocation a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Rainfall and drought linked to childhood growth outcomes in Uganda HERSHEY, Pa. -- Rainfall and long-term water availability in a region before a woman becomes pregnant and during pregnancy predicted future growth outcomes of children in Uganda, according to new research led by a team from the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State College of Medicine. Women  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Recurring food insecurity linked to unhealthy weight changes in older adults UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For every year that an adult aged 65 or older experiences food insecurity, they become more likely to undergo unhealthy weight changes associated with earlier death, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development. The research team exami  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. The researchers randomized adults who live with or are at risk for metabolic syndrome -- a set of  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Stage set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 29 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Graduate students at Penn State will put their communication skills to the test in the final round of the University's second annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The event, hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, and will b  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Steve and Nancy Sheetz make new commitment to Penn State Altoona ALTOONA, Pa. -- Steve and Nancy Sheetz, the most generous donors in Penn State Altoona's history, have stepped forward with new commitments to enhance two signature programs they established at the Altoona campus, the Sheetz Fellows Program and the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Steve Sheetz is a 1969 Penn Sta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Three deans co-host research scholarship and land grant impacts event March 24 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Three Penn State deans are co-hosting an event focusing on role of the University as Pennsylvania's land-grant institution, the similar role of U.S. land-grant universities and the impacts of scholarly research they produce. "Research Scholarship and the Land Grant Mission: Why It Matt  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two gifts support Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation at Penn State has announced two significant philanthropic contributions aimed at enhancing its educational and research initiatives. Rick and Susan Sokolov have contributed nearly $100,000 to create the Sokolov Family Industry Partnership  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 19 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Combination of cosmic processes shapes the size and location of sub-Neptunes A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, a new study finds. The research team, which included University of Arizona planetary scientists, used data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, to study young sub-Neptunes   more