MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023: Sixteen students, eight from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at a nearby county jail, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system and studied public speaking during a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. The students met each Tuesday evening during the fall semester at Delawa  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling into question what was previously understood about the formation of planets and their solar systems, according to Penn State researchers. In a paper published online today (Nov. 30) in the journal Science, researchers report the discovery of a planet more than 13 times as massive as Earth orbiting the "ultracool" star LHS 31  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Dec. 1 -- ISSA, a cleaning industry association, issued the following news: ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce a partnership with Penn State's College of Medicine and The City University of New York School of Medicine (CUNY Medicine) to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania and New York. The initiative will be funded by a US$1.19 million Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the U.S. Envi  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 30 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: NASA's Dragonfly mission team is moving on to the next stage of development on the revolutionary, car-sized nuclear-powered drone it plans to fly over and land on the organic-rich sands of Saturn's large moon Titan. NASA has authorized Dragonfly to proceed with work on final mission design and fabrication, known as Phase C. Earlier this year, Dragonfly passed  more

ERIE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- The Manufacturer and Business Association issued the following news release: What happened to the economy in 2023, and what does the economic forecast look like for 2024? What are the real facts and figures behind global, national and local economic trends, and what do the leading economic indicators tell us about the future? The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) will hear from two of the region's top economists to answer these questions and more during i  more

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release: The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling into question what was previously understood about the formation of planets and their solar systems. In a paper November 30, 2023, in the journal Science, a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, Penn State University, and other science institutions worldwide join in repor  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Tonya L. Peeples has been named the permanent Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Peeples has held the role in an interim capacity since July. As dean, Peeples will oversee all aspects of Penn State's largest academic college, including its pursuit of excellence and innovation in engineering education and research; initiative  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health have appointed Mumtaz Darbar, to the new role of senior vice president, chief clinical and academic integration officer. Darbar will be responsible for integrating the college of medicine and health system strategies and leading shared initiatives to achieve the missions of both entities and of Penn State. Darbar will have a dual reporting relationship to Dr. Kare  more

DUBOIS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University's DuBois Campus issued the following news: The Penn State DuBois Office of Student Engagement is inviting students and members of the public to attend a comedic performance of award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and TV writer Graham Kay. This free, public event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Hiller Auditorium on Penn State DuBois' campus. Described as "quick, clever, deliciously sarcastic and brilliantly funny" b  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University York campus issued the following news: Penn State York is celebrating its annual fall commencement on Friday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at the campus. Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer II is the commencement speaker. Rehmeyer is the past president of the CGA Law Firm based in York, Pennsylvania, and served in that role for 10 years. Additionally, he is a member of the firm's executive committee and has been for 20  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State's total research expenditures reached a record high of $1.239 billion in fiscal year 2022-23, a 14%* increase from the previous year and driven by a $98 million jump in federal funding for research -- by far the largest in the University's history. This funding enables Penn State faculty, staff and students to conduct cutting-edge research and drive innovation that positively impact peo  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: Faiza Abbas, lecturer in management in Penn State Harrisburg's School of Business Administration, recently served as a panel judge at the 11th Annual GCC GOV HR Summit and Awards. The international summit, which was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, brings together experts and key stakeholders in human resources to highlight best practices, offer networking opportunities, and help pr  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Senel Poyrazli, professor of psychology and chair of the Division of Social Sciences and Psychology in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education (BSED) at Penn State Harrisburg, went to Ankara, Turkey as a Fulbright Senior Scholar for the 2022-23 academic year. She was expecting to lecture at Bilkent University, conduct a research study related to Syrian refugees, present resear  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: More than 350 students have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2023 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college will hold a commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Community Arts Center. The ceremony, which will be livestreamed, is open only to students who are registered to participate and ticketed guests. More than 240 students are expected to mar  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at Penn State have announced the launch of the Provost Endorsement Program. This pioneering initiative represents a significant step forward in recognizing and supporting the professional growth of faculty members across the University. The Provost Endorsement Program is a direct response  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). Andrea Tapia, associate dean for research and professor in the College of IST, has been serving as interim dean of the college since Aug. 1, following the departure of former dean Andrew Sears. Reporting to the executive vice president and provost, the dean will provide  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A new Penn State initiative will focus on climate change and how extreme weather events impact human health, especially in underserved populations across the globe. The Social Science Research Institute's (SSRI) Climate, Society and Health Initiative aims to help research move beyond documentation of climate events and their association with health threats to strategies that support individual an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A new Penn State initiative will focus on climate change and how extreme weather events impact human health, especially in underserved populations across the globe. The Social Science Research Institute's (SSRI) Climate, Society and Health Initiative aims to help research move beyond documentation of climate events and their association with health threats to strategies that support individual an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Student parking registration at Penn State's University Park campus for the spring 2024 semester will be available exclusively online starting at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 3. With in-person classes not scheduled to begin until Monday, Jan. 8, each student will need to decide when the purchase of a permit is appropriate for them. Permit rates are prorated weekly, but some permits may sell out prior   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30% to 60% of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. A new study led by researchers from Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggests that this plague, potentially through resulting changes in diet and hygiene, may also be associated with a shift in the compositio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- It's the time Pennsylvania outdoor sports enthusiasts have been pining for. An estimated 663,000 people are licensed to hunt in the Keystone State, and families and friends are flocking to the woods for the annual tradition of deer hunting season, which lasts through Dec. 9. The season also marks another more somber tradition -- a spike in injuries. "Every year, within the first   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Austin has named Sarah Ades as the next dean of the Graduate School and the senior vice provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies. Ades, who is currently the associate dean for graduate student affairs in the Graduate School at Penn State, also serves as a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Eberly College of Science. She will begin her appointment at UT in the   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State has established a consortium focused on meeting the mounting challenges related to climate change. The Climate Consortium is a collective of internal and external partners who are committed to identifying, creating and implementing research-based solutions to climate change. The consortium will also provide funding and engagement opportunities to Penn State faculty.  "While confrontin  more