UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Architecture lab's work using mycelium featured in new installation in Old Main * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- An acoustic wall that was designed and built using mycelium -- the root of fungi -- by a team of interdisciplinary researchers led by Benay Gursoy, associate professor of architecture and director of the Form and Matter (ForMat) Lab in the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman S  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr College to Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning Under $175,000 * NOTE: Questions from prospective students and families should be directed to admissions@brynmawr.edu. Questions from media should be directed to communications@brynmawr.edu. Bryn Mawr College today announced the launch of the Bryn Mawr Beacon initiative, a landmark initiative designed to dramatically reduce the cost of a four-ye  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * D'Orsie Comments on Stalled Budget Talks * HARRISBURG - As frustration swirls around the lack of a state budget, and a parallel federal budget impasse, Rep. Joe D'Orsie (R-Manchester) is issuing the following statement: "My colleagues and I have yet to receive a serious budget proposal worthy of consideration. As the majority party in the House continues to bring up inconsequential reso  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU Nursing Graduates Achieve 95% Pass Rate on Licensure Exam East Stroudsburg University's latest cohort of nursing program graduates achieved a 95% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN), exceeding state and national averages. The group of 20 graduates became eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, a requirement to practice as a registered nurse, after comp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * F&M Poll Shows Pennsylvania Voters Favor Democratic House Candidates, Hate GOP Agenda * Latest poll offers major warning signs for vulnerable PA Republicans Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, Scott Perry, and Brian Fitzpatrick Pennsylvania's vulnerable House Republicans are in trouble. The latest Franklin & Marshall poll shows that Pennsylvania voters prefer Democratic House candid  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick Tops List of Effective Lawmakers * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) was recently named one of the most high-performing Pennsylvania representatives among lawmakers who recently began their service. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint project between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia honored Flick as one of the newer lawmakers who is   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Food science professor to create food safety endowment with estate pledge * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Catherine Nettles Cutter, a longtime professor of food science in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, and her husband, Lester Cutter, have pledged a $200,000 estate gift to establish the Nettles Cutter Food Safety Endowment in the Department of Food Science. Funds from the gift   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Highly sensitive monitor can detect vitamin B6, glucose in sweat * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters in the brain. But some patients with chronic conditions like diabetes might experience low concentrations of vitamin B6, leading to reduced mental and physical health function, with p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Leadbeter to Speak about Aiden's Law Proposal * WHAT: Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) will discuss legislation to create a rapid notification system to help locate individuals with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities who go missing. The proposal, known as a "Purple Alert" or "Aiden's Law," would ensure law enforcement and the public receive immediate, coordinated alert  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Marcell Statement on Continued Budget Impasse * HARRISBURG - Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) released the following statement on the continued Pennsylvania state budget impasse: "Another week in Harrisburg, and still no state budget - despite my voting twice in the House Appropriations Committee and once in the full House for a responsible, bipartisan plan. "Because we do not have an a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Is it a sports injury or growing pains? * HERSHEY, Pa. -- There was nothing overly dramatic about Madelyn Olympia's injury -- unless you're a 14-year-old volleyball player. While she didn't suffer an epic tear or collapse on the court, a few months ago, she started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball. "The first time it happened, I was just diving normally,  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Olsommer Bill to Address Guardianship Hearing Efficiency on Governor's Desk * HARRISBURG - A bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) addressing the efficiency of guardianship hearings has passed the Senate and is now pending the governor's signature to become law. "Unfortunately, there are times when an individual's appointed guardian exploits, neglects, abuses or otherwise f  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2026 THE World University Rankings * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State tied for No. 17 among U.S. public institutions and No. 39 among all U.S. universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released today (Oct. 9). Overall, the University ranked No. 108 globally, tied with three other institutions, placing Penn Stat  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes $3.4 Million Lead and Copper Upgrade in Berks County Upgrades reinforce reliability and regulatory compliance * SINKING SPRING, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today the completion of a $3.4 million upgrade in its Penn and Glen Alsace Water Districts in Berks County, furthering compliance with updated lead an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * PUC Approves Rate Case Settlement with Philadelphia Gas Works Settlement Grants Smaller than Requested Rate Changes, Seeks to Enhance PGW's Methane Gas Detection, Decarbonization & Customer Assistance Efforts * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved smaller than requested rate changes for natural gas distribution services provided   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Reichard, Mastriano Issue Statement on Wounded Troopers * HARRISBURG \- Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania State Police troopers who were shot in the line of duty in Antrim Township Wednesday evening: "We ask the community to join us in holding the wounded Pennsylvania State Police troopers in our prayers. We  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Running with a stroller lowers impact, potential injury risk, researchers find * READING, Pa. -- For many parents with young children, getting back into a running routine means dragging out the jogging stroller. While it's no surprise that pushing a bulky three-wheeler can feel harder and change the way you run, a new study led by researchers from Penn State Berks found that runners experi  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Extremism Expert Sam Jackson Featured on 'Chat with Pat' Podcast By Mike Nolan The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has drawn attention to a troubling recent surge of politically motivated violence in the United States, targeting figures of both parties. In June, two Minnesota legislators and their spouses were shot at in their homes in what authorities described as politically  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Built-in 'off switch' to stop persistent pain J. Nicholas Betley has led collaborative research seeking the neural basis of long-term sustained pain and finds that a critical hub in the brainstem holds a mechanism for stopping pain signals from reaching the rest of the brain. Their findings could help clinicians better understand chronic pain and lead to new, more   more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study A global team of researchers using the new X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) telescope, launched in fall 2023, discovered something unexpected while observing a well-studied neutron star system called GX13+1. Instead of simply capturing a clearer view of its usual, pr  more