WACO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman converted a 4th and 16 to keep the Fighting Irish drive going, then Audric Estime scored on a 30-yard run with 31 seconds left to give Notre Dame a 21-14 victory over then-No. 17 Duke. The Fighting Irish rise two spots to No. 11 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while the Blue Devils drop to No. * * * Rank ... School (1st votes) ... Pts. ... Prev. ... Rec. ... 1 ..  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Americans born in 2019 can expect to spend nearly half their lives taking prescription drugs, according to a new study conducted by Jessica Ho, associate professor of sociology and demography at Penn State. Credit: jorgeantonio / Getty Images. All Rights Reserved. October 6, 2023 By Francisco Tutella UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- An American born in 2019 will spend a larger share of their lifetime tak  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: Kimberly Schultz, lecturer in mathematics at Penn State Brandywine, was honored with Penn State's Open and Affordable Education Resources (OAER) Champions Award at the end of the spring 2023 semester. A collaboration between Penn State University Libraries and the University-wide OAER Working Group, the OAER Champion Award began as a pilot initiative in 2022 and seeks to recognize excel  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 6 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) announced today that the Division was awarded $14 million as part of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF): Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project. With the $14,116,234.89 awarded, DVR will expand access to transition services and enhance p  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: John M. Mason Jr., chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg and dean of the Capital College, will step down as chancellor and dean on Oct. 16, 2023. He will serve as a special adviser to the interim chancellor until his retirement in May 2024. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons October 4, 2023 MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor and Dean of the Capital College John M. Mason Jr. has a  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor and Dean of the Capital College John M. Mason Jr. has announced his intention to retire from the University in May 2024. He is stepping down as chancellor, effective Oct. 16, and will serve as a special adviser to the interim chancellor at Capital College (Penn State Harrisburg) for the remainder of the academic year. David M. Callejo Perez, associate vice pr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Emory Healthcare issued the following news release: Emory Healthcare has announced the creation of two new leadership roles to better align the continuum of care for patients across its 11 hospitals and enhance operational excellence for the health system. The new structure aims to provide patients with an aligned, seamless experience when visiting Emory Healthcare. Heather Dexter, CEO of Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, has been appointed president of the Emory Healt  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Joe Miller UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State College of Health and Human Development recently received a $20,000 gift from members of the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Alumni Group to endow the Sherry Corneal Award for Outstanding HDFS Student Achievement. This award will honor the late faculty member's legacy and recognize fourth-year undergraduate students majoring in HDFS   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Erie-based Bliley Technologies manufactures space-grade crystals for use in satellites and other applications. The company has been purchased by Kyocera AVX, which plans to build a production facility in Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend. Credit: Photo provided. All Rights Reserved. October 5, 2023 ERIE, Pa. -- Kyocera AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, is planning t  more

ELON, North Carolina, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Through the fellowship, the director of the Center for Research on Global Engagement will be advancing her work on mentored undergraduate research in global contexts. * * * Professor Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler has been named a senior fellow at the American Association of Colleges & University (AAC&U), a fellowship that will provide her the opportunity to advance her work on mentored undergraduate  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 5 -- The Maryland State Comptroller issued the following statement on Oct. 4, 2023: * * * Today, the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) considered 85 items as part of its routine agenda, authorizing more than $325 million in state expenditures. During the meeting, Comptroller Brooke Lierman provided comments on the following agenda items: Maryland Stadium Authority- Design and Preconstruction Services for the Arthur Perdue and Prince George's Stadiums - The Marylan  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Here's the story of a delicious, nutritious and decidedly Spartan fruit that you've probably never heard of * * * Robert Williams knows that most people aren't familiar with the Michigan State kiwi. He just doesn't understand why that is. Williams, a Spartan who earned his doctorate in anthropology from Michigan State University in 1980, now owns and operates Broken Shovel Kiwi Farm in Wash  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: The House State Government Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) that would make the Commonwealth's four state-related universities subject to the state's Right-to-Know Law. The lawmakers issued the following statement after the vote: "We are encouraged to see this bill advancing because t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Democrats interrupted Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) on the floor of the House late Wednesday night when he raised concerns about a procedural move that will jeopardize tens of millions of dollars for Penn State Extension offices. During debate on House Bill 1456, Topper voiced questions about a plan to skirt the constitutionally required 2/3 vote to fund the state-r  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: "Natasha, Pierre, and the Comet of 1812" is a musical adaption of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel "War and Peace." Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons October 6, 2023 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Centre Stage will produce Dave Malloy's Tony Award-winning musical "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," an awe-inspiring experience, Oct. 17-29, at the Playhouse Theatre on t  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The 2023 Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 and continue across Penn State's University Park campus and through downtown State College. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons * Penn State's 2023 Homecoming week is scheduled for Oct. 8-14, with celebrations culminating with the Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 and the Homecoming football game against the Univer  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Indigenous Peoples Day will be celebrated at Penn State with events on Monday, Oct. 9, and Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Indigenous Peoples' Student Association and the Indigenous Faculty and Staff Association, in partnership with the Office of Educational Equity, Student Affairs, and the Office of the Provost, have coordinated events in recognition and celebration. Learn more about the events here. In c  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: * * * Mallinson is one of six scholars tapped to work with Rockefeller Institute of Government researchers on pressing public policy issues * * * Dan Mallinson, associate professor of public policy and administration and professor-in-charge of the masters in public administration program in the School of Public Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg, has been selected as a Rockefeller Institute  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2023: Shirley Clark, acting director of Penn State Harrisburg's School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, has taken on the role of president of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), part of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), effective Oct. 1. EWRI has 22,000 members internationally and focuses on providing relevant, resilient and sustainable sol  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University York campus issued the following news: Penn State York students will have the opportunity to experience Dance Appreciation (Dance 100) beginning in spring 2024 thanks to a new offering on campus. The 3-credit course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:05-10:20 a.m. beginning the week of Jan. 8, 2024. The course meets the bachelor of arts degree requirements. "This course is a great new option for students who would like to explore   more

FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 6 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: The PGA of America today announced three additions to the staff of Career Consultants in its PGA Career Services Department: Joe Doughty, PGA, covering the New Jersey and Philadelphia Sections; Stephen Limpach, PGA, the Northern Texas PGA Section; and Doug Wert, PGA, the Georgia PGA Section. The PGA Career Services Department comprises 27 field consultants strategically lo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Neeli Bendapudi Editor's note: The following op-ed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi first appeared in PennLive on Sunday, Oct. 1. In early July, a vote to fund the public missions of Penn State and our fellow state-related universities ended in a stalemate, falling six votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Pennsylvania House. Nearly three months later, this funding for  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: Penn State Dickinson Law is pleased to announce Sherrilyn Ifill, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University School of Law, as the keynote speaker at the Antiracist Development Institute (ADI) Inaugural Convening, held from October 11 - 14. Ifill is a civil rights lawyer and scholar. She served as the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP L  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Starfish mid-semester progress reports opened Monday, Oct. 2, and will close Wednesday, Oct. 25.  During this period, all instructors and teaching assistants of full-semester undergraduate courses will receive an email prompt to provide feedback to students in the form of to-dos, flags, kudos and comments. The expansion of to-dos during fall 2023 marks a change in progress reports, with more focu  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- A new COVID-19 vaccine is starting to appear at pharmacies around the U.S. Approved and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in mid-September, everyone ages six months and older is eligible to receive it. The new development coincides with the news that cases of COVID-19 have risen again. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) numbers show that   more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University York campus issued the following news: Penn State York students in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter on campus once again participated in the Stock Market Game hosted by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIMFA) and earned first and second place finishes at the national level. Two three-person teams participated throughout the spring 2023 semester under the guidance of Megan Loren  more