RICHMOND, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In high-profile moments and internal strategy, she elevated the university to audiences big and small, far and near. * * * By Joan Tupponce A career of defining moments. A simple statement for the anything-but-simple 22 years Pam Lepley has spent in advising and strategic communications roles at Virginia Commonwealth University. Those two-plus decades have been laced with promotions, friendship  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Biodegradable electronics allow for medical devices -- such as drug delivery systems, pacemakers or neural implants -- to safely degrade into materials that are absorbed by the body after they are no longer needed. But if the water-soluble devices degrade too quickly, they cannot accomplish their purpose. Now, researchers have developed the ability to control the dissolve rate of these biodegradab  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Editor's note: Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Summer Solstice celebration originally planned for June 26 has been rescheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. Campus and community members are invited to enjoy the longest days of the year with live music, summer greenery and farm-fresh flavors at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. The sixth annual Summer Solstice Celebration will b  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings, published in Osteoporosis International, suggest that daily prune consumption slows the progression of age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fracture. "This is the first randomized controll  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The availability and adoption of high-speed broadband appears to boost the number of farms offering agritourism activities, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Their findings, the researchers said, bolster the argument for expanding broadband availability in support of farm operators who want to benefit from the growing consumer interest in on-farm experiences. "Agritourism op  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Regardless of age, symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescent females showed little to no variation prior to their first menstruation, indicating an early screening window prior to puberty, according to a study led by a team of Penn State researchers. They also found that symptoms decrease in severity as more time passes since the first menstruation, again regardless of age. The researchers  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the following changes to Transportation Services office hours and campus transit services will be in effect on Thursday, July 4: The Transportation Services Office will be closed. Fleet Operations will be closed, with no Fleet vehicle pickup available. There will be no Campus Shuttle service. There will be no CATA campus or community service. Fac  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 28 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: Dr. John Beieler has been named the new Executive Director of the University of Maryland's Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), one of 15 designated Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the U.S., and the only UARC dedicated to intelligence and national security. Beieler has served as the Director of Science and Technology (S&T) within  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. -- Lindsey Simon-Jones, associate professor of English, will serve as interim chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, during the transition to a regional leadership model. Penn State is streamlining its Commonwealth Campus leadership structure as several chancellors retire or leave. Megan Nagel, currently the  more

SARASOTA, Florida, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By John Dudley, University Communications and Marketing Mindfulness - focusing on the present moment - can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why. Researchers studied 144 nurses over two weeks to see how well they could stay focused on the present and how often they fixated on negative though  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news on June 27, 2024: Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology will see no increase in their tuition or educational fees for 2024-25. Penn College's Board of Directors today approved a 2024-25 operating budget of $127 million that holds the line on tuition costs for students. The total budget is $189.5 million, a 2.83% increase over 2023-24. The total budget includes revenue-generating au  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A real human wrote this article, albeit with the help of transcription software. ChatGPT, or another large language model, probably would have composed it much more quickly, but artificial intelligence (AI) systems are susceptible to hallucinating -- generating incorrect information -- so could you trust the results? The accuracy of generative AI systems matters, especially as more people use AI   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Cacao, the chocolate tree, is one of the world's most important economic crops, generating hundreds of billions of dollars annually. However, cocoa is affected by a range of pests and diseases, with some estimates putting losses as high as 30% to 40% of global production. Now, a team led by researchers at Penn State has created a genetic information resource to help plant breeders develop resistan  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable -- traits needed for matching the properties of tissues and organs -- and that self-assembles. Their approach employs a process that eliminates many drawbacks of previous fabrication methods, such as less conductivity or device fa  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: STATE COLLEGE, Penn. -- Teamsters at Penn State University have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The resounding vote allows the negotiating committee to call a strike if Penn State refuses to offer workers a strong contract. "It's long past due for Penn State to get serious about offering the essential Teamsters a contract that includes fair compensation and working conditions," said  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Tenacious D -- self-styled as "the greatest band in the world" -- comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass -- will be playing five shows in the U.S. this year and donating all proceeds from said shows to "Rock The Vote," whose mission supports voter registration, education and rights. The tour will make a stop at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26. This is the second time The D ha  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- The annual tradition of pops, bangs and light shows that celebrate the July 4 holiday often result in an altogether different holiday tradition nobody wants -- fireworks-related injuries. In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks in the U.S. Eight people died. Between 2008 and 2023, fireworks related injuries have rise  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: Three Penn State Health hospitals are among the first in Pennsylvania to offer patients a new technology for the treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. The FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System uses a catheter to target tissue associated with abnormal heart rhythms by administering rapid electrical impulses. This method differs from current ablation therapies, whic  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes. An international team, led by Penn State researchers, using the NIRSpec instrument aboard JWST as part of the RUBIES survey identified three mys  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news on June 22, 2024: * * * Program Supported by Target Recognizes Boston (MA), Madison (WI), and Bloomington (MN) * * * Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners in this year's Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program which is designed to recognize, strengthen, and sustain policies and practices that police departments across the nation are currently employing in pursui  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Women experiencing opioid-use disorders may face unique challenges accessing treatment, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study -- published in the journal Women's Health -- provides new insight into how pregnancy and parenting can make getting medications for these disorders particularly difficult. The researchers found that among pregnant women, common barriers to rece  more