UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech * To the Penn State community, One of the most rewarding parts of my role at Penn State is meeting students who are exploring their passions in meaningful, hands-on ways. These experiences, whether through internships, research or co-curricular learning, are powerful tools for student success and a priority for me as pre  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Howard University Welcome Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris for Lecture and Tasting Event Aramark, in partnership with Howard University, hosted renowned culinary ambassador and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jessica B. Harris for a special event--Beyond the Plate Education  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor's Performance Audit of Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund Finds Continued Lack of Internal Controls * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Tim DeFoor today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to implement changes when administering the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) after the fifth consecutive performance aud  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Call for 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium breakout session proposals * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced a call for breakout sessions for the 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium, which will be held May 18-20, 2026, at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The call is open to all, though at least one session lead must be a Penn State faculty or staff   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Contest puts AI-ready teaching to the test * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State's Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) has announced the " Teach-a-thon," a competition celebrating innovative teaching practices in response to the rise of large language models and generative AI. The virtual event is open to all Penn State faculty, including collaborative teaching tea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Announces $7.6 million Raised in October * DCCC has $46.8 million total cash-on-hand Today, the DCCC announced it raised $7.6 million in October, bringing the total raised year-to-date for the committee to $99.8 million, with $46.8 million cash-on-hand. The report comes as voters in elections across the country turned out in record numbers for a non-presidential year to ove  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Economics faculty member Nageeb Ali named Econometric Society Fellow * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Professor of Economics S. Nageeb Ali has been named a fellow of the Econometric Society. Ali was among 25 new fellows to be honored this year by the international organization, which for more than 90 years has promoted the advancement of economic theory within the realm of statistics a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. In the United States, approximately 14.7 million children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are living obesity, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Since children living with obesity are at greater risk for a number of long-term health consequences such as Type 2 diab  more

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Geneva College issued the following statement on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * John Cournan: Missional Stability in Growth John Cournan '88 is the chair of the Geneva College Foundation and a principal at Packer Thomas CPAs, where he has served for over 31 years. Below is a portion of his remarks given at the President's Recognition Dinner on November 8, 2024. "I have to tell you that Geneva has meant so much to me and to my family. I came here really lost, not  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House passes Freeman bill to help with redevelopment * HARRISBURG, Nov. 20 - The state House of Representatives this week passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman that would provide land banks with the same limited liability protection afforded to redevelopment authorities in revitalizing potentially environmentally contaminated properties such as brownfields. "Land ban  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross announces 2026 benefits for large and small employers that emphasize whole person health Comprehensive health plans with innovative products, collaborative partners, and services that offer a simple, personalized experience * Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announces its 2026 commercial health plan portfolios for large (51+  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) has awarded 20 fellowships to University faculty through its Faculty Upskilling Fellowships in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum sciences program. The program seeks to provide faculty members with the opportunity to learn new skill  more

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa., Nov. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University New Kensington campus issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * New Kensington's BET program supports student through alumni mentoring Biomedical engineering technology program students gain field insight, networking skills and career confidence through one-on-one mentorship * NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington's biomedical engineering technology program is strengthening student engagement and retention thro  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Penn State Civil Rights Appellate Clinic observes Supreme Court oral argument The Penn State Dickinson Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic visited the nation's capital to observe Supreme Court oral arguments on November 3, 2025, arranged by Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The cases before the Court were Rico v. United States and Hencely v. Fluor Corporation. Led by Dir  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Dermot Groome helps design European Broadcast Union's Ukraine Archive It includes over 30,000 authenticated videos related to atrocity crimes in Ukraine * Since January 2023, Professor Dermot Groome has helped the European Broadcast Union (EBU) in its development of a database and repository containing over 30,000 authenticated videos related to atrocity crimes  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * Best jobs with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice: 5 career paths A bachelor's degree in criminal justice can prepare you for a variety of professional paths, including law enforcement, corrections, and private sector careers. * When people think of a criminal justice career, they often picture police officers or law enforcement officers on patrol. However, a bachelor's  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences' Faculty Upskilling Fellowships program will invest over $300K to support Penn State faculty on artificial intelligence and quantum sciences projects By Mallorie McIlwain The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) has awarded 20 fel  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Poor health is the primary driver of involuntary retirement, researchers report State vocational rehabilitation agencies may help individuals, who otherwise would be forced to retire, remain in the workforce longer By Francisco Tutella Poor health is the primary reason why more than half of middle-aged workers in the United States retire earlier than planned  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 21 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of the Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation Water System MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Nov. 20, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today completed its acquisition of the Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation (Corner Water) water system for $250,000. The newly acquired water system serves approximately 450 customer connect  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * From Light to Logic McMaster Scientists and Pitt Engineers Demonstrate First Functionally Complete Logic Gate in a Soft Material Using Only Light A groundbreaking new study has made significant contributions to the long-running vision of "materials that compute," a concept that has evolved from the pioneering collaborations between researchers Balazs and L  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Poor health is the primary driver of involuntary retirement, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Poor health is the primary reason why more than half of middle-aged workers in the United States retire earlier than planned, but state vocational rehabilitation agencies that provide career assistance to individuals with disabilities may be able to help potential retirees remain in the workfor  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Are developers prepared to control super-intelligent AI? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The dream of an artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated society could turn into a nightmare if safety is not prioritized by developers, according to Rui Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering in the Penn State School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Zhang is the pr  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How will recent economic disruptions impact the holiday shopping season? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. November marks the start of the busiest time of year for retailers and shoppers alike. But how will recent developments like tariffs and the government shutdown impact the winter shopping season? In the following Q&A, Tony Lynch, assistant professor of supply chain management at Penn Sta  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 21 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU faculty engage in national dialogue on advancing the EdD Jason Margolis and Nicole SchillingDrs. Rene Garrison, Jason Margolis, and Nicole Schilling represented the SBU School of Education at the 2025 Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Convening, held Oct. 22-24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Drexel University at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Significant New Investments in K-12 Education in the 2025-26 Budget Governor Josh Shapiro marks the third consecutive year of historic investments for K-12 education with the recent signing of the 2025-26 budget. This budget secured an increase of more than $900 million for public education across the Commonwealth. * Today, Acting  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Shippensburg University unveils new partnership with Wilson College for Occupational Therapy pathway By Megan Silverstrim Shippensburg University and Wilson College are proud to announce a new 4+2 Enrollment Articulation Agreement designed to streamline the academic pathway for students pursuing careers in occupational therapy. This partnership reflects both institutions' commitment to preparing f  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Marlon Aristy presents at the Northeastern Political Science Association By Emma Durnin In October 2025, Shippensburg University's dual political science and international studies major, member of the Wood Honors College and the 2025 recipient of the Keeper of the Flame Award, Marlon Aristy, presented at the Northeastern Political Science Association conference. Aristy provided a review of the P  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Understanding the climate record through objects Melissa Charenko's new book shares the history of how 20th-century scientists used climate proxies'--such as tree rings and fossil pollen--to understand past climates, which has implications for future climate action. * When Melissa Charenko was working on her Ph.D. in the history of science at the Univer  more