WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Alcoa Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have partnered with Ball Corp., Westminster, Colorado, and Unilever PLC, London, England, to introduce a breakthrough in sustainable consumer packaging: the first use of ELYSIS carbon-free smelting technology in personal and home care products. The collaboration leverages an innovative aluminum smelting process that eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions, generating oxygen instead of carbon dioxide. This initiative resulted in an  more

READING, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia University launches Banking and Financial Services Academy New industry-led academy prepares emerging leaders to meet rising demand in commercial banking, lending and financial services * Alvernia University launches the Banking and Financial Services Academy, a two-year, cohort-based professional program designed with regional banking executives to build the next generation of banking and financ  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Brain Activity Reveals What Makes Persuasive Messages Stick Neuroscientists have shown that looking at how people's brains respond to persuasive messages in TV advertisements or newspaper articles can help reveal how these messages change minds or behavior. A new study aimed to determine if the same brain processes can be linked to message effec  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Aramark Honors Service Members Through SHFM "We Care" Campaign In celebration of Veterans Day this year, Aramark proudly participated in the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) We Care Campaign, an initiative that sends care packages to active-duty military personnel stationed around  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Full circle of learning: Education major returns to her grade school on path to teaching career * Ansley Burke remembers having a student teacher from Clarion during her 5 th grade year at Immaculate Conception Parish School. She recalls the fun that the student teacher brought and her own sadness when the student teacher completed her assignment at IC. Now a sophomore education major at PennWest Clarion, it's B  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gov. Josh Shapiro proclaims Nov. 17-21 as 'Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. To draw attention to the wide range of issues that impact rural health, Gov. Josh Shapiro has declared Nov. 17-21 as "Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania" at the request of the Pennsylvania Rural Health Association (PRHA) and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH). Shapiro made the  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * It's not just in your head: Stress may lead to altered blood flow in the brain * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, researchers have been able to identify a key characteristic in affected brains: reduced blood flow. Building upon this foundational understanding, a team at Penn State recen  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Student Presents U-SOAR Research to Sociology Class An Indiana University of Pennsylvania psychology major and sociology minor who has completed two years of research through IUP's Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research (U-SOAR) program was invited to present his U-SOAR research to an upper-level sociology class. Eric Crawford, from State Street, Wilmerding, presented h  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Christa Kelleher and research students embark on NSF-supported stream temperature research By Bryan Hay Undeterred by a swift current in the Bushkill Creek and its chilly 60 F water, even on a midsummer day, Prof. Christa Kelleher '08 and her intrepid research students pulled on hip waders and stepped gingerly into the creek bed. As joggers, dog walkers, and others out for a morning stroll on Karl Sti  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University Community Supports Red Cross Blood Drive Misericordia University students, faculty, and staff teamed up with the American Red Cross for a fall blood drive held Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall, Rooms 218 and 219. Thanks to the collaboration across campus, the event welcomed 55 donors, including 15 first-time donors, and resulted in the collection of   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Monumental sculpture celebrated on Penn's campus A generous gift from alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman brings the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa to the University of Pennsylvania. The latest addition to the Penn Art Collection expands Philadelphia's public art. * On Nov. 8, the University of Pennsylvania revealed "Rui Rui," a monumental addition to th  more

CRESSON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Mount Aloysius College Launches Prestigious Criminology Advisory Committee Featuring World-Renowned Experts Mount Aloysius College proudly announces the formation of its Criminology Advisory Committee, an elite group of regionally and internationally recognized professionals who will collaborate to advance and strengthen the College's already exceptional Criminology program. The committe  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New method may improve blood test's ability to detect inflammation in horses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Inflammation can help the body when injured or sick by delivering immune cells, promoting healing and more. Chronic or excessive inflammation, however, can cause further damage and lead to additional disease or injury. Clinicians often rely on patient history and current complaints, along w  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College electrical technology lab donates equipment * Following an update to its own lab equipment, Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Engineering Technologies recently donated unused items to Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology. Forty students from the academy toured the electrical and mechatronics technology labs, where they accepted the donation of e  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College leaders address The Global Impact Forum * Pennsylvania College of Technology leaders highlighted the vital role of the institution in the age of artificial intelligence and automation at the recent Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh. Penn College President Michael J. Reed and Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies, hosted a 45-minute session titled "Automati  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Lara Fowler participates in panel discussing recent Pennsylvania delegation trip to Denmark Webinar showcased what participants learned about the biogas industry and transition to a green economy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--During June 2025, Professor Lara B. Fowler joined 13 other people from Pennsylvania on a trip to study Denmark's biogas industry and transition  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to celebrate 11th GivingTuesday * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. In what has become an annual University tradition, Penn State is preparing to launch its 11th GivingTuesday celebration. The day of giving will honor the institution's founding year with an early Dec. 1 kickoff at 18:55 on the 24-hour clock 6:55 p.m. ET and conclude at midnight on Dec. 2. The event stands to be the Univer  more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Nursing students gain experience through Diakon Community Services partnership SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. -- Third-year students in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill are gaining valuable real-world experience through a community partnership with Diakon Senior Community Centers across Schuylkill County. As part of the fall semester course NUR  more

SHARON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Physical therapist assistant faculty voices support for PTAs at annual meeting Jennifer Jewell, teaching professor in Penn State Shenango's physical therapist assistant program, was an invited speaker at the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) 2025 Annual Meeting in Spokane, Washington, in October. The presentation, titled "Physical Therapist Assistants: Navig  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * 'Predator: Badlands' director Dan Trachtenberg visited campus for a student conversation On the night of the premiere of Predator: Badlands, the director and his editor brother--both of whom are Owls-- shared stories, advice and insight into the filmmaking process with students. * The blockbuster film Predator: Badlands, the ninth installment in the Predator franchise, made its world premiere in theate  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College veterans liaison featured in news stories highlighting support for veterans Michael Mason, Thiel College's Assistant Director of IT Operations and Veterans Liaison, was recently featured in two regional publications for his leadership in supporting veterans and military-connected students. Mason, a 21-year U.S. Army veteran, appeared in the Youngstown, Ohio Business Journal Daily in an a  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Government cash transfer programs linked to major health gains for women and children in low- and middle-income countries A Penn study found that more women received health care early in their pregnancies, more babies were born in health facilities, and more births were attended by trained health workers when governments gave money through cash   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 (TNSrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Trial will measure popular sleep medications to better diagnose insomnia A new Penn sleep study will test five popular sleep medications to give doctors better-informed treatment options. * Can't sleep? You're not alone. Google Search trends for "sleep supplements" continue to rise as people reach for remedies--from melatonin to magnolia bark  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Civil Engineering Students Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at Northside Commons Construction York College civil engineering students recently had the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and onto an active construction site during a tour of the new Northside Commons residence hall. The visit offered students a firsthand look at what goes into bringing a large-scale campus project to life, from reviewi  more