UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * American Nuclear Society names Penn State professor to 40 under 40 list * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Stefano Terlizzi, J. Brennan Early Career Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State and a joint appointee at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), was named to the American Nuclear Society's 2025 40 Under 40 list. This honor recognizes rising leaders whose work is advancing the future of nuclear  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * At 15, Journal of Information Policy grows and adapts in changing times * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State's Journal of Information Policy (JIP) is celebrating 15 years as a leading source of research for policymakers and scholars, while continuing to adapt to a fast-changing digital landscape. The journal is published by the Institute for Information Policy (IIP), which was created in 1  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Backyard insect inspires large-scale invisibility particles production * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. When most people see a leafhopper in their backyard garden, they notice little more than a tiny green or striped insect flicking from leaf to leaf. But these insects are actually master engineers, capable of building some of the most complex natural nanostructures known, which makes them invisibl  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Classroom ready: Kyla Kowinsky blends science and teaching * When Kyla Kowinsky walks across the stage at PennWest California's fall commencement, she'll be celebrating more than a degree. She'll be marking the culmination of an ambitious, purpose-driven college journey one that blended a passion for science, a calling to teach, and a commitment to leadership, all while graduating a semester early. Kowinsky, a n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * DCNR Names New Park Manager for Chapman State Park in Warren County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Michael Plish as the manager for Chapman State Park in Warren County. "Michael's passion for protecting natural resources and commitment to public service wi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Feedback loops accelerate warming, other atmospheric changes in Arctic * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The climate is changing and nowhere is it changing faster than at Earth's poles. Researchers at Penn State have painted a comprehensive picture of the chemical processes taking place in the Arctic and found that there are multiple, separate interactions impacting the atmosphere. Using two instr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross announces Coupe Health, a new health plan option designed to provide cost certainty, affordability, and quality Plan boasts 9-10 percent reduction in employer and member health plan costs * Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announces Coupe Health/* (Coupe), a health plan that provides cost certainty, affordability, and transp  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Investigating the microbiome's role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Jessica Grembi, an assistant professor of pharmacology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to investigate the role of the microbiome in environmental enteropathy a condition characterized by inflammation of the small intestine  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University and Dallas Twp. Police Department Launch Blue Envelope Program Misericordia University and the Dallas Township Police Department have partnered to launch the Blue Envelope Program, a community initiative designed to improve safety and communication during traffic stops involving autistic and neurodiverse drivers. The program provides a blue envelope for drivers to store their lic  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * New White Paper Analyzes U.S. Vaccine Safety Monitoring System and Suggests Improvements * How the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determine whether a vaccine has resulted in the death of a vaccine recipient became the focus of renewed scrutiny by the press and public last month. In N  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor featured in podcast, book review Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, is featured in a recent podcast interview and book review. Murphy was interviewed by Michael Allison for his show "The Podcast About Everything." They discussed writing and publishing poetry, creative writing pedagogy, the demi-sonnet poetry form that she created, and   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Restorative Justice Week highlights importance of empathy * Pennsylvania College of Technology recently wrapped up Restorative Justice Week, which aimed to highlight the importance of understanding the expansive impact of crime on a community and the most effective response for both the offender and the victim. Susan M. Alberti, human services and restorative justice instructor, d  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Small galaxies often lack supermassive black hole cores * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. According to common convention, nearly every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, but a new study using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed that this idea does not hold true for smaller galaxies. An international team that includes a Penn State scientist found that most smalle  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * SRU receives vital grant to serve veterans through equine therapy By Nina Sgro Strengthening its long-standing commitment to veterans, Slippery Rock University is empowering its equine-assisted programs at its on-campus Storm Harbor Equestrian Center thanks to a grant of $76,500 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The grant allows SRU to enhance programs that promote independence, well  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College Kappa Sigma donates $4,000-plus from fundraising efforts for local veterans The Xi Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma recently presented a check for $4,101 to the Reynolds VFW following their 31st annual See-Saw-A-Thon. Kappa Sigma raised $4,101 over multiple events, including See-Saw-A-Thon, the stair climb for 9/11, and the Veterans Day Tribute Workout. The fraternity presented the Reynold  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Transparent ceramic could boost internet speeds and cut energy use * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A new class of ceramics are not only transparent, but they can control light with exceptional efficiency better than any theories predicted. Now, an advanced theory put forth by researcher at Penn State may explain why this material is so good at light control, which could lead to large-scale manufac  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Unique bond identified as key to viral infection speed * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new research led by scientists at Penn State revealed a deliberate imbalance in their shape that helps them infect their hosts. The finding, the researchers said, not only illuminates  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Evolution at the molecular level Research led by Mia Levine shows how a vital DNA protection protein complex adapts to new threats without compromising its essential functions. Key Takeaways * Essential proteins can lead double lives: even while safeguarding ancient cellular functions like telomere protection, some must continually reinvent themselves to counter fast-moving threat  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Exploring Philadelphia's petrochemical past Penn historian Jared Farmer recently launched a website about Philadelphia's fossil fuel economy to help students and residents learn about the local past in larger context. * For some 150 years, Philadelphia's lower Schuylkill River was a major hub for petroleum storage, refining, and distribution. Taking into account riverside chemical works, c  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * VIDEO: A look inside CET238 * In a recently produced Penn College video, get student Anna R. Lundin's perspective on one of her favorite civil engineering courses - CET238 Origin, Distribution, & Behavior of Soils. Hop from field exercises to lab assessments in this quick rundown of our hands-on approach to lab-based learning. *** Original text here: https://www.pct.edu/news/arti  more