UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on June 15, 2023: A visionary, trailblazer and open and communicative leader who endeared himself to students and alumni alike: These are just a few ways colleagues and alumni described James B. Thomas, William Elliott Professor of Risk and Management in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, who retires this year after nearly 36 years at Penn State, which included 31 years with Smeal.   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2023. * * * The following individuals have been promoted to professor: * Issam Abu-Mahfouz, professor of mechanical engineering, School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College * Charlie Anderson, professor of biology,   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: In advance of the July meeting of Penn State's Board of Trustees, University leaders are sharing updates on key University initiatives and efforts related to enrollment, the Commonwealth Campuses, budget and tuition, state funding, and the new budget model. * * * Budget and tuition At the board's July 20-21 meeting at Penn State Behrend, University leaders will present a two-year budge  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Jeff Adams has been named the interim vice provost and dean for Undergraduate Education, effective July 1. A search for a permanent replacement will begin later this year. Adams comes to the interim role having previously served as associate vice president and senior associate dean for Undergraduate Education, a role he has held since 2018. He will replace Yvonne Gaudelius, who in April   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Giraffe populations separated by Great Rift Valley in eastern Africa are genetically distinct, suggesting that conservation efforts should be considered separately for each population. * * * Giraffes in eastern Africa may be even more endangered than previously thought. A new study led by researchers at Penn State revealed that populations of Masai giraffes separated geographical  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSfund) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of its Artemis mission to achieve a more permanent presence on the moon, NASA annually solicits the help of engineering students around the country through its Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge. A team of undergraduate students in Penn State's Student Space Programs Laboratory (SSPL), housed in the College of Engineering's School of Electrical Engin  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics and Research issued the following testimony by Charles Wingard, vice president of field operations for Walter P. Rawl and Co., on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association, involving a hearing on June 7, 2023, entitled "Horticulture Title: How the Farm Bill Works for Specialty Crop Producers": * * * Thank you to the Chairs and Ranking Members for this   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics and Research issued the following testimony by Diana Kobus, executive director of Pennsylvania Certified Organic, involving a hearing on June 7, 2023, entitled "Horticulture Title: How the Farm Bill Works for Specialty Crop Producers": * * * Thank you also to Ranking Member Senator Braun, distinguished Committee Members, and the staff who coordinate these efforts.  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Bryan Sievers, chief operating officer of Sievers Family Farms, and director of government relations at Roeslein Alternative Energy, involving a hearing on June 7, 2023, entitled "Cultivating Stewardship: Examining the Changing Agricultural Landscape": * * * Good morning! Chairman Whitehouse, Ranking Member Grassley, and the Senate Budget Committee thank you for offering me the opportunity to discuss how new s  more