UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Penn State Alumni Association will continue its long-standing partnership with the College of Arts and Architecture to host the 2024 President's Concert. The concert will feature talented students from the School of Music and is set for Saturday, March 23, at the Pullo Center in York. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., with a reception preceding the performance at 6 p.m. Penn Staters can re  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The inside of underwater pipes and enclosed nuclear containers were inaccessible -- until recently. Acoustics researchers in Penn State's College of Engineering have developed a way to convey energy and transmit communications through metal walls using ultrasound.  They published their innovation, a pillar-based acoustic metamaterial that operates at ultrasound frequency range, in Physical Revie  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Ashley Owens, director of student accountability and conflict response at Penn State Altoona, has been named the University's interim Title IX coordinator, effective Feb. 12. Owens assumes the role following the appointment of Amber Grove as chief ethics and compliance officer, as announced on Feb. 6.  "Ashley brings a wealth of experience to this interim position, from overseeing Title IX and t  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As Penn State plans for its next comprehensive fundraising campaign, University President Neeli Bendapudi and her husband, Venkat Bendapudi, have stepped forward with a leadership gift to champion areas aligned with their passions, benefitting both students and the wider community. Their $250,000 commitment will be directed primarily to the University Libraries, the Center for the Performing Arts,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: During the Board of Trustees meetings, Feb. 15-16, at the University Park campus, the board formally approved naming the Chemistry Building as the "Benkovic Building" and the renovation of Osmond Laboratory, among other business.  During the meeting, the board also: Approved compensation terms for Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi based on Bendapudi's performance goals and objectives; and im  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has welcomed respected artist Clark Valentine to the faculty of the School of Art and Design. Valentine, a 26-year-old native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, joined UA Little Rock as an assistant professor of drawing. With a rich background in visual arts and a passion for nurturing creative talent and developing collaborative partnerships, Valentine brings a wealth   more

MATERIALS PARK, Ohio, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- ASM International posted the following news: A new fusion of materials, each with special electrical properties, has all the components required for a unique type of superconductivity that could provide the basis for more robust quantum computing. The new combination of materials, created by a team led by researchers at Penn State, could also provide a platform to explore physical behaviors similar to those of mysterious, theoretical particles known as   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (Feb. 15) advanced a proposal to rename the Chemistry Building at the University Park campus in honor of the careerlong scholarly impact of Stephen Benkovic, Atherton Professor of Chemistry.  The plan will be considered by the full board on Feb. 16. "Stephen Benkovic is a world leader in chemical biology,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (Feb. 15) advanced a proposal to rename the Chemistry Building at the University Park campus in honor of the careerlong scholarly impact of Stephen Benkovic, Atherton Professor of Chemistry.  The plan will be considered by the full board on Feb. 16. "Stephen Benkovic is a world leader in chemical biology,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: An often-overlooked water plant that can double its biomass in two days, capture nitrogen from the air -- making it a valuable green fertilizer -- and be fed to poultry and livestock could serve as life-saving food for humans in the event of a catastrophe or disaster, a new study led by Penn State researchers suggests. Native to the eastern U.S., the plant, azolla caroliniana Willd -- commonly kn  more

LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Six scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) were recently granted awards through the Lab's 2023 Academic Collaboration Team (ACT) annual call for proposals. Awards support university research partners for up to three years to perform research in collaboration with Lab scientists and offer an important way to build long-term connections with   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Due to predicted snowfall overnight tonight and into Tuesday morning, a "Midnight Clear" for snow removal has been declared at Penn State's University Park campus. Parking will be prohibited at all faculty/staff surface parking lots on campus, including Innovation Park, from midnight tonight (Monday, Feb. 12) through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. This restriction includes University vehicles and appli  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) on the University Park campus, more than 700 students will stay on their feet for 46 consecutive hours during the 2024 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON). Now in its 52nd year, THON is the world's largest student-run philanthropy. The event has raised more than $219 million for Four Diamonds at Penn State Healt  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) introduced two bills that would affect institutions of higher education. House Bill 2040 requires greater transparency on how tax dollars are used abroad. House Bill 2041 prohibits the institution from requiring the completion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or coursework. "Recently, Penn State University  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Senators Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Cris Dush (R-25) and Scott Martin (R-13) are working to honor the annual THON fundraiser led by Penn State students to support families affected by childhood cancer. The Senators introduced a resolution designating the week of February 12-18 as "THON Week" in Pennsylvania and honoring the work of the 16,500 Penn State student volunteers who make the  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi declined any increase in her annual base salary following a positive review of her performance by the University Board of Trustees, in which she was praised for establishing challenging goals and executing difficult decisions to achieve them - while overseeing one of the most complex academic research enterprises in the nation. The board augmented both Bendapu  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi declined any increase in her annual base salary following a positive review of her performance by the University Board of Trustees, in which she was praised for establishing challenging goals and executing difficult decisions to achieve them - while overseeing one of the most complex academic research enterprises in the nation. The board augmented both Bendapu  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Lion Ambassadors, the student corps of the Penn State Alumni Association, will host an event in the HUB's Noontime Lounge from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, commemorating the 169th anniversary of the University's founding.  Penn State was established on Feb. 22, 1855, when the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania was officially chartered by the Pennsylvania state legislature. In 1862 it  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has named 13 distinguished professors for 2024.  The distinguished professor or distinguished librarian title recognizes outstanding academic contribution to the University. This special academic title is bestowed upon a limited number of professors who are leaders in their fields of research or creative activity and who have demonstrated si  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State has been ranked first in the nation in faculty Fulbright Scholar awards by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with 12 faculty members offered Fulbright awards for academic year 2023-24. Penn State also is listed among the top-producing institutions for Fulbrights in STEM fields. This is the second year in a row and the third time in the last five  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (Feb. 15) to renovate a portion of Osmond Laboratory at the University Park campus, constructing a 48,000-square-foot addition in support of the physics department.  The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on Feb. 16. This project, referred to as the "Physics a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, employees and visitors to familiarize themselves with the University's official Active Attacker Response Program to learn how to respond to a potentially life-threatening situation in any environment. Based on the Run, Hide, Fight model developed by the city of Houston, Texas, Penn State's Active Attacker Response Program o  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To solar or not to solar? While a stable and predictable profit is an important factor to Pennsylvania farmers considering leasing out their land for solar energy development, it's not enough on its own, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Kaitlyn Spangler, assistant professor of community development and engagement in the College of Agricultural Sciences and lead author on th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. In a blind taste test, recently published in the Journal of Food Science, 25% reduced-sugar chocolates made with oat flour were rated equally, and in some cases preferred, to regular chocolate. The findings provide a new option for decreasing chocolate's sugar content wh  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The Foundation for Enhancing Communities issued the following news release: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that Debbie Garrison has been promoted to Senior Philanthropic Officer and Erin Gilbert has been promoted to Philanthropic Officer. Debbie was promoted from her previous position as Philanthropic Officer to Senior Philanthropic Officer on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Debbie joined TFEC in July 2018. She holds a ba  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Step Afrika! -- 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Altoona campus. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Inspired by the prospect of coupling her ongoing service with new resources to empower students, Penn State Board of Trustees member Mary Lee Schneider and her husband, Edward Flam, have stepped forward with an estate commitment of $1 million to support the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Once realized, the endowed Schneider-Flam Family Excellence Fund will offer an annual income,   more