UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * $17.9M NIH grant to research neurodevelopment disorders HERSHEY, Pa. -- Illuminating key biological pathways that underlie neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the goal of a new five-year, $17.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health to a national t  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr College Opens Testing Center to Enhance Student Support Bryn Mawr College has launched a new Testing Center designed to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for students requiring academic accommodations. Located on the second floor of Guild Hall, the center reflects the college's ongoing commitment to accessibility, equity, and student success. "By having this dedicated space, we can   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 24 -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Drexel University has selected Ultrafix, a Drexel-affiliated orthopedic medical device startup, to receive support from its Innovation Fund. The company, founded by Sorin Siegler, PhD, professor emeritus in Drexel's College of Engineering, will receive an investment of $150,000 from the fund. This is the third such tranche of support offered to Drexel-affiliated startups since the Innovation Fund's creat  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Mane attraction: Molecular 'switch' may control long scalp hair UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Treating hair loss may be as simple as developing therapies to flip a molecular "switch," according to a new study by researchers from Penn State; the University of California, Irvine; and National Taiwan University. The researchers reviewed the biological and social evolution of human scalp hair. Bas  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) proudly announces two key one-year appointments to its joint leadership team: Stacey Cameron, Deputy Secretary for Depository Institutions at the Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Securities (DoBS), has joined the NASCUS Regulator Board of Directors, while Julie Kreinbring, President and CEO of Zeal C  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: * * * New Bi-Co Program Gives Community College Students a Liberal Arts Experience Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges are partnering on a new program that will bring community college students to the campuses for a week-long immersion to experience what it's like to transfer to and attend a liberal arts college. Community College of Philadelphia is among the partners in Bi-Co Exploring Transfer Together. "Most   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Palmer Museum opens new year with collaborative exhibitions asking big questions UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- This month, the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State opened two special exhibitions that shed light on important themes with the help of collaborative curators and partners from across campus. "The Global Majority" and "Profiles of Vulnerability and Protection," both on view now, highligh  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of action steps if faced with a threat UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- 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 Ru  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Jan. 22 As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Brian Algeo, senior international student adviser in Penn State Global, whose nominator   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Leading Physician Groups on Announcement to Withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization The statement below is issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American Psychiatric Ass  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release: * * * The Thurgood Marshall College Fund to announce $25M grant Point of Contact: Dr. Clara Ross Stamps Thurgood Marshall College Fund Clara.stamps@tmcf.org (240) 931-0696 The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host a press conference on Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. ET at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania to announce a substantial grant program forthcoming for its member schools. The  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 23-30 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 Bach's Lunch - 12:10 p.m., Jan. 23, Recital Hall, School of Music, University Park campus. Bach's Lunch is a weekly Thursday afternoon concert series during the school year, jointly sponsore  more