UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Researchers at the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), together with collaborators at other institutions within Pennsylvania, have been awarded approximately $1.1 million in funding under the U.S. National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure program to develop a commonwealth-wide secure network and related cyberinfrastructure to interconnect Pennsylvania colle  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State will receive over $3.3 million from a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) grant to implement electric vehicles (EV) and infrastructure at University Park.  The DEP awarded $3,305,011 to the University to replace five Class 6 and 7 diesel-fueled trucks with battery electric vehicles and install charging infrastructure for those trucks at three locations on the Uni  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State and the Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) today (Jan. 11) officially unveiled a new historical marker -- "Birthplace of Penn State" -- on the grounds of Centre Furnace Mansion in State College. The mansion is the home of the society and the location of the 1855 decision that sited "The Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania" on 200 acres in Centre County. On Sept. 12, 1855, 150 loc  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: *"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Dear University Community, Happy New Year and welcome to the spring semester! I hope you had a chance to rest and relax, and that you are re-energized for the important and impactful work of our University. Together, we educate the leaders of the future, we expand the frontiers of knowledge, promo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University's 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will include an art gallery exhibit in Club 44 on the western concourse level of the JMA Wireless Dome. To express the celebration theme of "The Reach of the Dream," seven local artists were selected to show their works in the specially designed gallery, which will be open to the public on Sunday, Jan. 21, before and during the celebration   more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: Central College head coach Jeff McMartin will lead the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 2024 as president of the organization. McMartin, who moves up from first vice-president, succeeds outgoing president Todd Knight of Ouachita Baptist University. McMartin was elected president by members attending the Association's 2024 Convention today. In addition to McMartin, the 2024  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: Delaware Valley University (DelVal) and Penn State Abington announced today that they have reached an agreement to create a "4 + 1 Pathway Program." This program will allow undergraduate criminal justice majors at Penn State Abington to start graduate coursework (up to 9 credits) at nearby DelVal in Doylestown during their senior year at Penn State Abington, at no additional charge. These  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news: During the 2024 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Convention, the AFCA presented its top coaching award - AFCA National Coach of the Year to Doug Socha of Keiser (Fla.). The winners are selected by a vote of the active AFCA members at four-year schools in the association's five divisions. The AFCA has named a Coach of the Year since 1935. The AFCA Coach of the Year awa  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Eight Penn State alumni selected by the University's Board of Trustees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the institution's highest honor presented to its alumni. The following individuals have been officially notified of their selection by the board and were invited to accept the award from the University later this year: Abdul F. Alias, former group president a  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: Vanderbilt University head coach Clark Lea, Rice University head coach Mike Bloomgren, Colorado State University head coach Jay Norvell, University of Tennessee at Martin head coach Jason Simpson and Virginia Union University head coach Alvin Parker have been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Those head coaches were elected by members at  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- DeSales University issued the following news: Patty Opresko '94 spends much of her day thinking about something that's too small to see with the naked eye. "I'm fascinated by DNA," she says. For most of us, our understanding of DNA is based on faded recollections from long-ago classroom lectures. Maybe we can still summon the basics from the cobwebs of memory when there's a trivia question on the line--just hope Opresko isn't playing for the riv  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State campus communities will honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with events and activities to be held on MLK Day 2024, Monday, Jan. 15, and throughout the month. Observed on the third Monday of January each year, MLK Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking King's birthday. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929. Penn State now observes MLK Day as an  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: Penn State campus communities will honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with events and activities to be held on MLK Day 2024, Monday, Jan. 15, and throughout the month. Observed on the third Monday of January each year, MLK Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking King's birthday. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929. Penn State now observes   more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Class during ESPN's "Championship Drive Presented by Allstate." 2024 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS PLAYERS: * Justin Blackmon - WR, Oklahoma State (2009-11) * Paul Cameron - TB, UCLA (1951-53) * Tim Couch - QB, Kentucky (1996-98) * Warr  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: Penn State Brandywine has established a partnership with local restaurant Epic Double Decker in Media. Patton Vo, director of Campus Development explained that, as part of Brandywine's strategic plan, "New Opportunities, New Stories," one of the campus' goals is to increase visibility by partnering with private and local businesses in the Media area. Doing this, Vo said, would help prom  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: Raymond Gibney, associate professor of management in the School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg, has co-authored a book that offers insight into labor union finances and operations. "Trade Union Finance: How Labor Organizations Raise and Spend Money," was published in March 2023. The book is co-authored by Marick Masters, professor of business at Wayne State Univ  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: Second-year Penn State Dickinson Law student Alejandra Edwards has been named a 2023 James W. Stoudt Memorial Scholarship Fund winner by the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. Awarded annually, the fund offers up to three $3,000 scholarships, two of which are specifically designated to support minority law students, to candidates attending any of the nine accredited law schools serving   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of Penn State's efforts to create an environment focused on safety, reporting and accountability, the University offers a variety of resources and services for students and employees to learn about consent, seek care and assistance, and make a report of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, which also includes dating violence, stalking, sexual or gender-based harassment, sexual exploitatio  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: Students, faculty and staff across all Penn State campuses will now have free access to virtual technology programming provided by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP), thanks to a newly expanded partnership with TCCP spearheaded by Penn State Harrisburg, a longtime member of the council. TCCP connects members and organizations to promote technology and fuel economic   more

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton Campus issued the following news: Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa broke tradition for the first time this year by selecting three outstanding students for the prestigious Chancellor's Student Worker Service Award. In a departure from the usual annual recognition of only selecting one student, Wafa felt compelled to honor three exceptional individuals who have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Every eight years, Penn State's national accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), requires its more than 130 member institutions to complete a comprehensive self-evaluation demonstrating educational quality, success in meeting institutional mission, ethical practices and positive student outcomes. The self-study must also provide evidence of compliance with MSCHE standa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news: By Emmalee Eckstein On Jan. 3, 2024, upon the finalization of the University's merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Lancaster, Saint Joseph's opened its new School of Nursing and Allied Health and named the school's inaugural dean: Melissa J. Snyder, DEd, FNP, CNE. Over the next decade, the demand for healthcare professionals is expected to rapidly increase, with an average of 1.8 mil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2024: Student-athletes' experience with name, image and likeness opportunities was a focal point of a panel discussion Thursday at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Four student-athletes provided their perspective on the current NIL environment and their experiences navigating the space. The session also highlighted legislative changes approved Wednesday by the Division I Councilto enhance s  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- The calendar just flipped to 2024, so cue the ads: "Now's your chance to drop weight, get ripped and let your fitness flag fly!" Gyms fill. Shoppers empty the diet food sections at your grocery store. Good luck finding a rice cake or a free treadmill at the gym before spring. Among the more popular life-change regimens this season is the 75 Hard Challenge. Launched by Andy Frisel  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 11 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame salutes the College Football Playoff (CFP) and its staff, led by CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock, for their exceptional efforts in staging the 10th CFP National Championship. The organization also congratulates the Houston College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee for their hospitality in orga  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today recognized No. 1 Michigan (15-0) as the recipient of the 2023 NFF MacArthur Bowl National Championship Trophy following the team's 34-13 victory over No. 2 Washington (14-1) yesterday in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Presented by AT&T before a sellout crowd of 72,808 f  more