FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: Eight Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 25-27, 2023, at The Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) is a partnership among leading engineering and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. For the past 14 years, the ELA has success  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 20 -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2023 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year's recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates who have demonstrated passion and expertise in different areas of journalism. AAJA annually offers up to $20,000 in scholarships and grants to   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: After a competitive process, Penn State has announced its architect -- Populous -- and construction manager -- a joint venture of Barton Malow, AECOM Hunt and Alexander -- as selections for the multi-year, multi-phase Beaver Stadium renovation project. With significant expertise in stadium renovations, Nations Group served as a key consultant in assisting with these selections. "We are excited to  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced his Administration is partnering with Pennsylvania State University's (PSU) Center for Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Industry (AIMI) to leverage PSU's faculty and research expertise for the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governing Board and create opportunities for advisory support and collab  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: It's accurate and simple because the Centre Film Festival's name fits perfectly, both in terms of geography and in terms of what it delivers. For seven days beginning Oct. 30, the Centre County-based and Penn State-powered festival, with screenings at the State Theatre in State College and the Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg, strives to be the center of a filmmaking world that features local and i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Association issued the following news release: Eric L. Brossman, partner at Bybel Rutledge LLP, Lemoyne, received the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) W. Edward Sell/William H. Clark Jr. Business Lawyer Award during the 2023 Business Law Institute on Oct. 17 in Philadelphia. Presented by the PBA Business Law Section, the W. Edward Sell/William H. Clark Jr. Business Lawyer Award honors the contributions to the practice of business law   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Gail McCormick UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new electrical method to conveniently change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers. A team of researchers from Penn State developed and demonstrated the method in materials that exhibit the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect -- a p  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Sara LaJeunesse UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, are typically thought to be caused by acute traumatic events, such as sudden twists. Led by Penn State researchers, new work analyzing an animal model of ACLs suggests that such injuries can also occur as a result of chronic overuse, specifically due to a reduced ability to repair mic  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Former University of Mount Union head coach and 2010 AFCA President Larry Kehres will receive the AFCA's 2024 Amos Alonzo Stagg Award. The award is given to those "whose services have been outstanding in the advancement of the best interests in football," and will be presented during the 2024 AFCA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up right down the road from Mount Union, Kehres wound up playi  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: A group of Penn State Harrisburg students and staff members attended the 2023 Summer Leadership Conference held at Penn State Behrend, where they participated in activities aimed at enhancing their leadership, citizenship, and networking skills. The annual conference brings together students from all of Penn State's campuses for workshops and presentations designed to help them become empow  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: Two Penn State professors are taking a closer look at alcohol consumption among students at rural colleges. Nicole Ryerson, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley (PSU-LV), and Jessica Saalfield, assistant professor of psychology and assistant coordinator for the honors honors program at Penn State Schuylkill, were awarded an early career grant for their res  more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release: General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency (NSA)/Chief, Central Security Service (CSS) has chosen Major General Select Matteo G. Martemucci to serve as the Deputy Chief, CSS. As such, he will assist the Chief, CSS with operational control of signals intelligence missions conducted by all military services and the Coast Guar  more

DUBOIS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University's DuBois Campus issued the following news: Sarah Pierotti, assistant professor of human development and family studies (HDFS) at Penn State DuBois, recently gave a presentation on the importance of mental health to students, faculty, administration and local media at Universidad Latina de America (UNLA) in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Taking place virtually on Oct. 12, Pierotti's presentation, titled "Mental health matters:  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have compiled the following list to recognize awards and appointments for faculty, staff and students. This list includes achievements from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2023. Photos may be available upon request. APPOINTMENTS * Silberman is associate dean for interdisciplinary research. Yuval Silberman, PhD, associate professor of neural and behavioral sciences, has   more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Penn State Health issued the following news: In honor of Mid Penn Bank's $1.1 million fundraising commitment and in celebration of its partnership with Penn State Health to support men's health and increase cancer research, Penn State Cancer Institute has renamed its second-floor outpatient clinic. The Mid Penn Bank Outpatient Clinic will support patients undergoing cancer care. Leaders from both organizations gathered Tuesday evening to dedicate the s  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HARRISBURG, Pa. -- With the growing impact of artificial intelligence, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced a partnership with Penn State to leverage faculty expertise and receive advisory support on artificial intelligence (AI)-related topics such as organizational strategy, risk assessment and governance.  "As government leaders, we need to lean into innovation and adapt to the changin  more

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton Campus issued the following news: This fall, eight new arrivals joined the Penn State Scranton campus community, each bringing their unique skills and expertise to bolster various departments on campus. Farhang Daneshmand joins the campus as assistant professor of mechanical engineering Daneshmand joined the campus' mechanical engineering program after several years of teaching and research experiences at McGill Univer  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Jackie Sheader UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) has added two new K-9 officers to its K-9 unit, enhancing the force's ability to detect explosives, collect evidence and support the efforts of University Police in keeping the Penn State community safe. K-9 Bo is a 1-year-old German shepherd, handled by UPPS University Park Officer Dustin Miller, and  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: By Matt Swayne UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With "spooky" season upon us, it's time revisit the rich ghostlore of Penn State's University Park campus. More than half a dozen sites on campus offer visitors stories of ghosts, spirits and apparitions. A simple stone marks the spot of the limestone quarry where crews chiseled out what would be the building blocks of the original Old Main. One of the hard  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To guide the development of Penn State's next strategic plan, the workgroups charged with advancing five key goals outlined by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi have completed the first of five planned phases. Progress over the summer included an agile information gathering and analysis phase to provide an overview of the University's current positioning across the president's goal areas.  "T  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- While it's near the top of the list of misfortunes new parents hope they'll never face, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) can be guarded against, experts say. It's both common and unthinkable. Each year devastated parents, guardians and caregivers discover about 3,400 infants a year old or less have stopped breathing and died, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease   more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: The University of Maryland today announced that its A. James Clark School of Engineering will become the permanent home of a multi-university program that provides holistic support to exceptionally talented students with financial need, thanks to a generous $20.6 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation. Currently active at 11 of the nation's top engineering  more

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 21 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news: Throughout its history, Claymont, Delaware, has had a special connection to the waters of the Delaware River. Located near the mouth of Naamans Creek in the northeast corner of Delaware, Claymont has been occupied since at least 1200 A.D., according to the Claymont Historical Society. The creek is named after the chief of the Lenape, the Indigenous people who inhabited present-day Delaware, New Jersey, eastern Pen  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will immortalize legendary Hall of Fame football coach Don Nehlen in Milan Puskar Stadium as his name will join the all-time greats on the Diversified Energy Terrace during the Cincinnati game on Nov. 18. The department has developed criteria beyond the WVU Sports Hall of Fame and the Mountaineer Legends Society that if met, will honor i  more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Meet John Perez, powerhouse immigration attorney and NFL agent. As a high school student from Pompton Lakes, John aspired to be an attorney like his father and fellow Pioneer alum, John D. Perez '74. As he made his way through WP, he embraced the multitude of liberal arts offerings and considered archaeology, due in part to his childhood awe of Indiana Jones. He also contemplated earni  more