UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Continuing its long history of philanthropy to the University, the Penn State Alumni Association has pledged a $50,000 match to the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) Basic Needs Endowment.  The class gift of the Penn State class of 2024, the Basic Needs Endowment will provide sustained support for students facing hardships in pursuit of their degree. Penn State students at any ca  more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The National Center For Defense Manufacturing and Machining issued the following news: The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, are proud to announce the winners of the $5.75M Proliferation of Additively Manufactured (AM) Material Datasets, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD(R&E)) a  more

LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America issued the following news: The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) released the January edition of the Division I Top 25 dual meet poll. The Arizona State men and University of Virginia women continue their season-long stranglehold at the top of the polls. The committee, consisting of Division I coaches, assesses and ranks the nation's top 25 dual meet teams. Their   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health released its 2023 annual report that examined the link between experiences of discrimination and mental health within a sample of students receiving services from college counseling centers nationally. Students who reported discrimination were substantially more likely to experience a host of serious mental health symptoms, according to the findings  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11109) on Jan. 23, 2024, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (January 16 - January 21, 2024) The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro released a new blueprint (https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/governor-shapiro-delivers-new-blueprint-for-higher-education-focused-on-competitiveness-and-workforce-development-grounded-in-access-and-affordability/#:~:text=Under%20the%20new%20system%20created,owned%20universities%20and%20community%20colleges.) for higher education in Pennsylvan  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Drawing upon scholarship on the history of psychology, eastern monasticism, gender and hagiography, a new book from Denva Gallant, assistant professor of art history at Rice University, explores a deeper understanding of the intersection of visual culture and spirituality in medieval Italy. "Illuminating the Vitae patrum: The Lives of the Desert Ascetics in Fourteenth-Century Italy," is the first book to extensively   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team led by Penn State scientists. The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers found a link between the size of boulders in the rivers and the steepness of the river  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) named Qiming Zhang, distinguished professor of electrical engineering in Penn State's College of Engineering, a fellow -- the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.  The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: Pat Hewitt '83 and Jennifer Wilson Hewitt '85 both grew up in households that valued education. Their parents repeatedly reminded them that education could unlock opportunity, and they both took the advice to heart by graduating from Penn State Dickinson Law. "I remember my father telling me, 'Jennifer, get as much education as you can because no one can ever take your education   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: On September 30, 2021, a saildrone uncrewed surface vehicle made history by intercepting the eyewall of Hurricane Sam in the northwestern tropical Atlantic, recording a viral video of what it's like to be tossed around by 100 mile-per-hour winds and 30-foot high waves. The Guinness Book of World Records later certified that a 126.4 mile-per-hour wind gust recorded by the  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Since its inception in 1989, the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture on Indiana University's Indianapolis campus has become known across the globe as a leader in its field. The center's focus is to increase understanding of the influence of religion in the lives of Americans through impactful research and service to the public. The center's reach expanded in 2020 when the Association of Relig  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Indianapolis Campus issued the following news: Since its inception in 1989, the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture on Indiana University's Indianapolis campus has become known across the globe as a leader in its field. The center's focus is to increase understanding of the influence of religion in the lives of Americans through impactful research and service to the public. The center's reach expanded in 2  more

LATROBE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Saint Vincent College issued the following news: Saint Vincent College's Master's of Science program in Criminology has been rated among the top 10 programs in the country. Saint Vincent ranks No. 10 nationally and No. 4 in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to College Factual, a website dedicated to helping students find their best fit for education at the best cost. "This ranking is another indicator or the strengths of our graduate programs," said Dr. Micha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2024: Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced $2.232 million in funding for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Funded projects will address complex challenges ranging from reducing impacts of climate change and measuring soil and water conservation, to tackling emerging animal   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro released a new blueprint for higher education in Pennsylvania, focused on competitiveness and workforce development, and grounded in access and affordability. Much of Governor Shapiro's blueprint is based on the work of the Higher Education Working Group - a group of higher education leaders from across Pennsylvania appointed by Governor Shapir  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: For the sixth consecutive year, the Penn State Alumni Association will sponsor the Penn State THON Pep Rally during THON Weekend 2024, set for Feb. 16-18 at the Bryce Jordan Center.  The Pep Rally is among the most popular events at THON, featuring multiple performances by Penn State sports teams on stage at the BJC, as well as an arena-wide Penn State "White Out," a nod to the annual Penn State  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is the recipient of a significant grant aimed at addressing and improving sexual violence awareness, reporting and response on campus. The $60,000 in funding, provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is part of the "It's on Us PA" statewide campaign. The funding will allow the University to further assess risk factors related to sexual violence, as well as needed resources,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of Black History Month. Here's a look at some of the events and opportunities taking place at the University's campuses during the month of February. This list will be updated as events are added throughout the month. Penn State University Park "Where Beauty's At": Expressions of Black Visual Culture -- Feb. 2-Sept. 9, E  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is concluding its Compensation Modernization initiative with the assignment of new salary grades to all staff positions and a multimillion-dollar investment to better align staff salaries to the new salary grades. While the numbers are still being finalized, Penn State anticipates investing over $17.6 million to better align staff salaries with the new salary structure. Penn State also  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: President Neeli Bendapudi and select members of her senior leadership team are outlining how several key initiatives announced this past year fit within the vision for Penn State's future, and are beginning to articulate a road map for the strategic direction of the University. Rooted in the University's commitment to delivering the highest value to students and to creating an environment that pro  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- The ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex lived between approximately 68 to 66 million years ago, but a team of researchers that includes a Penn State Lehigh Valley professor has identified a new species of Tyrannosaurus that dates back even further -- essentially an ancestor of the fearsomely named "tyrant lizard king." They published their finding in Scientific Reports. D. Edward Ma  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As spring semester classes and activities kick into high gear, Penn State is reminding students of the resources available to support their mental health.  Natalie Hernandez DePalma, senior director of Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Brett Scofield, CAPS associate director, both note that the number of college students seeking mental health services more broadly has   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The diversity of Black artistic and literary expression is the focus of the upcoming exhibition, "'Where Beauty's At': Expressions of Black Visual Culture," co-curated by Brittany Frederick, a postdoctoral scholar with the Africana Research Center, and Adisa Vera Beatty, a Just Transformations Postdoctoral Fellow with the Center for Black Digital Research, in partnership with Penn State University  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A project to enhance safety at all Penn State campuses has been two years in the making, resulting in the 911 addressing of all buildings at University Park and at 21 of Penn State's Commonwealth campuses. The project, led by the University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) Emergency Management unit, involved partnerships with numerous internal Penn State departments and external law enforcement and  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news: By Francisco Tutella The United States House of Representatives held more than 700 votes in 2023, but fewer than 30 bills were signed into law. Partisan politics may explain why, with polarization potentially causing enough friction to slow down the legislative process and make the passage of fewer, farther-reaching public laws likelier, according to researchers. The collaborators from Pen  more

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton Campus issued the following news: By Morgan Sewack On Sunday, Feb. 4, Penn State Scranton invites the community to the Holiday Inn Dunmore, located at 200 Tigue Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, for a fun afternoon of bingo, prizes, and fundraising in support of THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropy committed to supporting families battling pediatric cancer. The doors will swing open at 1 p.m., and the games will   more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University York campus issued the following news: More than 500 people filled the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center at Penn State York for the First Tech Challenge (FTC) Nittany Lion Qualifier robotics competition on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Penn State York. Middle and high school students from across the state, twenty-six teams, gathered to compete, and play the game, "CenterStage." Alliances are comprised of three teams. The alliance o  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Long before he embarked on a 30-year career teaching modern European church history at Princeton Theological Seminary, Associate Professor James Deming was called to an entirely different playing field. He was set on pursuing a life as a soccer pro -- and even was drafted by the Seattle Sounders. He soon learned, though, that he wasn't destined for a life in the majors and heeded another cal  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: For decades, Penn State has partnered with Centre County United Way for a joint campaign to raise funds for agencies who provide resources to Centre County. With broad focuses that include housing, food access and health, among other areas, United Way's agencies work to better the local community as a whole by assisting those in need.  The annual Penn State United Way campaign contributes roughl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: More than 300 employers from across the country will be at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's University Park campus offering a variety of internships and full-time opportunities Jan. 23-24 for Spring Career Days 2024.  The fair, a partnership between Career Services and the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School, connects students with organizations from a variety of fields an  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Alicia Richmond Utah State University researchers Brian Phillips and Tim Riesen were recently awarded a $5.4 million contract to develop a website to help youths with disabilities transition from school to careers. The contract is part of a $14 million Rehabilitation Services Administration, Pathways to Partnerships, Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) grant awarded to the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabil  more

CANYON, Texas, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: A new book cowritten by a West Texas A&M University professor examines the national impact of college athletes cashing in on their profile. In "Name, Image, and Likeness Policies: Institutional Impact and States Responses," published by Routledge, WT's Dr. Darrell Lovell and Dr. Daniel J. Mallinson examine new practices that allow student athletes to get paid for their likeness--and how those policies are a  more