UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Indigenous communities around the globe face profound threats from climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. Now, an international team that includes researchers from Penn State have been awarded $5 million by the U.S. National Science Foundation, along with funding from Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, to investigate how to mitigate these threats. "Resea  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ACC Network (ACCN), the 24/7 national platform dedicated to ACC sports, will present an extensive 2024 fall sports schedule which includes 87 field hockey, men's and women's soccer and volleyball matchups on ACCN as part of coverage across ESPN platforms. Additionally, ACC Network Extra (ACCNX), the network's digital arm available on the ESPN app, will carry an additional 460+ ACC events. Regular   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Jobs and the economy are among the most important issues for voters during the 2024 presidential election, with interest rates, the cost of consumer goods and job availability at the tops of people's minds. Penn State News spoke with Kenneth Louie, associate professor of economics, Penn State Behrend, to learn more about the current state of the U.S. economy and the issues tha  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Despite being home to some of the world's most dangerous animals, Australia has led the English-speaking world in life expectancy for the last three decades. As for other high-income Anglophone countries, the Irish saw the largest gains in life expectancy, while Americans have finished dead last since the early 1990s, according to a team of social scientists led by a Penn Stat  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: ABINGTON (Pa.) -- (8/12/24) -- Delaware Valley University (DelVal) and Penn State Abington have announced an agreement to create a five-year pathway program so undergraduates enrolled in four Abington majors may earn a Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from DelVal in a faster and more affordable manner. Abington students may take up to nine credits of coursework at DelVal during their  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Megan Pietruszewski Norman, a doctoral student in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, was awarded a grant to study how the threat of Lyme disease is communicated in environments not typically associated with a high risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses urban areas. Lyme disease has long been a significant public health concern in the United States, especial  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Early life exposure to "forever chemicals" in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The results, published today (Aug. 14) in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggest that human exposure to these chemicals during e  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: * * * * First regular season match on ABC features Nebraska and Louisville (Sept. 22) * 2024's linear lineup is the most expansive on record * ESPN+ showcases more than 2,450 matches over the course of the fall * * * College volleyball is back and ESPN platforms are serving up the best matches, storylines and players all fall long, beginning with the AVCA First Serve Showcase   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Will the Olympics really make LA $1 billion? The Paris Games may have just wrapped up, but the Olympic world is already turning its attention to Los Angeles fo  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 17 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: The Buffalo State University Music Department has hired Fernanda Lastra as guest director of the Buffalo State Philharmonia Orchestra for the 2024-2025 academic year. Lastra, the assistant conductor for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), is well-known in the Western New York community. Named BPO Diversity Fellow in 2022, Lastra serves as assistant conductor, cover conductor, and main conductor for   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. This football season, the competition between the Nittany Lions and the Mountaineers will extend beyond the field. The Penn State University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) has been challenged by the staff council at West Virginia University in a blood drive competition prior to the Penn State football game at West Virginia on Aug. 31. The institution that receives the most bloo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A good night's sleep is essential for children's health and development, but childhood sleep patterns may also be linked to future substance use. A new study, led by a team of Penn State researchers, found that adolescents were more likely to have consumed alcohol or tried marijuana by age 15 if they went to bed later and slept fewer hours during childhood and adolescence. The  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Athletics has received a $25 million Beaver Stadium Founders Gift from the Misitano family and PAM Health for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project. The gift, which is the second-largest in Penn State Athletics history, is a keystone gift for transformative renovations that will elevate the fan experience, drive economic growth in the region and increase revenue  more

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 16 -- The National Center For Defense Manufacturing and Machining issued the following news release: The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) recently introduced the enhanced features of the America Makes Core platform and unveiled its latest data dissemination tool, Roadmapper 2.0. America Makes CORE is a secure online platform designed to help members identify, access, and utilize intellectual capital assets that align with the Techno  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. They say that laughter is the best medicine, but it could be a good parenting tool too, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State. In a pilot study, the research team found that most people viewed humor as an effective parenting tool and that a parent or caregiver's use of humor affected the quality of their relationship with their children. Among those whos  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The 2024 awardees of Penn State's Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research (IPDR) initiative comprise five collaborative projects that connect Penn State researchers with colleagues from Morgan State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Uni  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State's Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), formerly known as the Office of Technology Management, plays a critical role in commercializing research, protecting intellectual property (IP) developed by faculty members and transferring technologies from the lab to the marketplace by working with entrepreneurs, start-ups and companies looking to expand portfolios. Penn St  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State and Shell USA Inc. have announced the launch of a collaboration that will support efforts across the University's mission of research, education and community impact. An initial commitment from Shell of more than $1 million will fund initiatives focused on energy transition, decarbonization, polymer recycling and biodiversity, and the creation of an inclusive and in  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Collegiality can go a long way toward ensuring a more harmonious and productive workplace even in places like the federal judiciary, according to Michael J. Nelson, professor and new head of Penn State's Department of Political Science. Such is the premise of "The Elevator Effect: Contact and Collegiality in the American Judiciary," published by Oxford University Press in 202  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Maternal under-hydration during pregnancy is associated with a range of negative birth outcomes, including low levels of adequate amniotic fluid and plasma, disrupted fetal brain development and risk of low birth weight, according to guidelines from the American Pregnancy Association and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. An interdisciplinary research tea  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Researchers in Penn State's Colleges of Engineering and of Medicine aim to reduce error rates in central-line placement by designing and implementing a novel robotic training program that uses life-like manikins and real-time feedback to simulate patient scenarios. Their recent study, published in the Journal of Surgical Education, demonstrated a significant reduction in placement errors and in co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A team of researchers, including two Penn State agricultural economists and an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) fellow, were awarded a two-year, $300,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a new method for accurately measuring innovation activity in small geographic regions. Their project endeavors to shed light on the factors  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A new study has rewritten the conventionally understood evolutionary history of certain proteins critical for electrical signaling in the nervous system. The study, led by Penn State researchers, shows that the well-studied family of proteins potassium ion channels in the Shaker family were present in microscopic single cell organisms well before the common ancestor of all ani  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 16 -- SEC Network, a part of ESPN, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: This fall, SEC Network is home to 60 total SEC women's soccer and volleyball matches as ESPN's industry-leading coverage of women's collegiate sports continues with a new-look Southeastern Conference following the addition of Oklahoma and Texas. SEC Network Soccer SEC Network's soccer schedule features 26 matches, beginning with Iowa at Texas on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. ET. This  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. Somehow, the end of summer break is quickly approaching and soon students will return to school. Are you and your children ready? This isn't about buying the most efficient supplies or the cutest outfit or the most stylish kicks. This is about what children must do to be prepared and successful mentally and physically. Dr. Kate Sanchez, assistant director of pediatrics, Division of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The seventh cholera pandemic, which began in 1961, has annually afflicted millions and claimed tens of thousands of lives. Recognized by the World Health Organization as the longest-lasting pandemic in history, cholera spreads through contamination of household water sources by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, often from poor sanitation infrastructure. In nations such as Bangladesh, where cholera is endemic due to high pop  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A school-record 12 former Nittany Lion student-athletes won medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Penn Staters earned 13 total medals in Paris two gold, three silver and eight bronze with United States gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik leading the count with a pair of bronze medals to his name. Highlighting the 2024 Olympics for Penn State was the gold-medal efforts for former Nittany   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Outreach is collaborating with multiple units across the University to develop the Penn State Community Impact Map, an interactive and visual representation of Penn State's contributions, benefits and offerings available across Pennsylvania. It is designed to geographically highlight the University's commitment to its land-grant mission to provide education, researc  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. U.S. firms that use cloud computing services are more likely to export their products and services, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The team said the findings were stronger for firms located outside of large cities and demonstrate the need for expanded availability of the high-speed internet required for clo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Students applying for financial aid for the 2025-26 academic year should stay vigilant about deadlines and necessary action steps, despite the staggered rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Education announced a phased rollout for the 2025-26 FAFSA, with a full release on or before Dec. 1. This appro  more