UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Adult learner finds 'antidote to aging' through geography program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. You might need a degree in geography to chart the career and life experience paths of Bob Myers. Thankfully, he has a few. Myers is a geospatial expert and obtained a master's degree in geographic information systems (GIS) in 2018 and master of science in spatial data science earlier this year. Along more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Welcomes Third Cohort of HBCU Emerging Leaders to Philadelphia Headquarters for Immersive Career Experience Aramark welcomed ten students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to its Philadelphia headquarters for the company's HBCU Emerging Leaders Program, a transformative initiative designed t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, announced on Nov. 3, 2025, the acquisition of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tompkins Financial Corp. The Batavia, New York-based firm provides a full suite of property/casualty insurance and employee benefits services to clients across New York and Pennsylvania. The transaction enhances Gallagher's brokerage capabilities across commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefits in  more PR

BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Bloomsburg University issued the following news: * * * Research on rural volunteerism and belonging earns MSW student top honors at state conference By Ashley Altman, Digital Marketing Assistant The concept of belonging is more than just a research topic for Matthea Mitchell -- it's the driving force behind her education, her service, and her vision for rural community engagement. Mitchell's research study, "Sense of Belonging and Volunteer Motivation Amo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Celebration of life to be held for Mimi Barash Coppersmith on Nov. 16 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A celebration of life will be held for Penn State alumna and former trustee Mimi Barash Coppersmith at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, 425 Allen Road, on the University Park campus. Coppersmith, a longtime leader in the Penn State and State College communities, was a phil more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lay intuition as effective at jailbreaking AI chatbots as technical methods * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. It doesn't take technical expertise to work around the built-in guardrails of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, which are intended to ensure that the chatbots operate within a set of legal and ethical boundaries and do not discriminate against people of a certain  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Professor and Students Uncover Lancaster History Archaeology professor Dr. Timothy Trussell leads Millersville students on a dig to unearth what may be Lancaster's oldest tavern. By Kelsey Madas Tucked away in the farmland of Lancaster County, just north of Marietta, lies history that is just now being uncovered. Dr. Timothy Trussell, tenured assistant professor of archaeology at Millersville, and more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * MU Students Assist in Tornado Detection in Lancaster County The Millersville meteorology program assists in capturing an EF-0 tornado in Lancaster County with the help of Climavision technology by filling radar gaps. By Marissa Farmer '24 On Sept. 4, 2025, a storm system swept through southeastern Pennsylvania, triggering multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. At 9:31 p.m., a supercell thun more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Dedicates New $14 Million Delaware State Forest Resource Management Center, Expanding Access to Pennsylvania's Public Lands A new hub for forest stewardship and community connection showcases the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' commitment to sustainable design and public access in Pennsylvania's state fo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Indiana * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State football will host Indiana at noon Saturday Nov. 8, at Beaver Stadium. Premium gates open at 9 a.m., and all other public gates open at 10 a.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. Penn State Transportation Services has announced the following parking, traffic and transit impacts  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Glee Club to present Fall Concert on Nov. 14 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Glee Club, within the School of Music and College of Arts and Architecture, will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in the Recital Hall. The Penn State Glee Club is under the direction of Christopher Kiver, director of choral activities at the School of Music. The program  more PR

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa., Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University New Kensington campus issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Penn State New Kensington engineering students to present on climate resilience Engineering design students will present solutions for electric power systems at the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Design Symposium on Dec. 8 * Engineering students at Penn State New Kensington are applying research and practical tools to develop solutions for climate-related ch more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State research town hall highlights growth and strategic focus * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State's research enterprise continues to grow, despite continued shifts in the federal funding landscape, Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read said during a conversation with the Penn State community on Nov. 3. Held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub at University Park and livestre more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes Second Phase of Dimock Water Project; Begins Construction of Groundwater Treatment Facility DIMOCK, Pa. - (Nov. 3, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today the successful installation of approximately six miles of new water main in Dimock Township, marking a key milestone in the multi-year project to develop a public groundwate more PR

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Michele Szkolnicki named ACHE Regent Michele Szkolnicki, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, has been honored with the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent designation by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The prestigious honor celebrates Szkolnicki's exceptional leadership and her commitmen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Second species of wild ramps discovered, solving long-standing debate * MONACA, Pa. There's a long-standing debate in the wild ramp community, with one faction arguing that there is only one species of the plant, while others maintain there are up to four species. Now, a team led by researchers at Penn State Beaver have provided the first genetic evidence supporting a second species of r more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Super Modelers: Villanova Faculty Researchers Highlight the Important Uses of Epidemiological Mega Tool Scholars in Nursing, Engineering, Law and Mathematics explore how mathematical modeling helps predict, prevent and prepare for disease outbreaks * We often hear reference to "the models" on newscasts during anticipated severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms, referencing the range more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple welcomes David Muir for the Lew Klein Awards On Wednesday, Oct. 22, David Muir, host of ABC's World News Tonight, visited Main Campus for a Student Conversation event, before being honored with the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award during an awards ceremony Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, David Muir, one of the country's most celebrated journalists, visited Temple's campus to share more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College collecting nonperishable items for Mercer County Food Bank emergency drive In response to the Mercer County Food Bank's emergency call to action, Thiel College has joined organizations across the region in supporting the "Together We Can Food and Funds Drive" by serving as a drop-off collection site and hosting an event on Saturday. Nonperishable food items will be accepted before Saturda more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Public not highly knowledgeable about measles risks or MMR vaccine safety A recent health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that the public is less informed than it should be of measles-related risks and less certain than it used to be of the value of vaccination. * Nearly 1,650 cases of measles in 42 states have been confirmed this year in the United States by the Centers  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Massive chunk of ice, a new laser, and new information on sea-level rise For nearly a decade, Leigh Stearns and collaborators aimed a laser scanner system at Greenland's Helheim Glacier. Their long-running survey reveals that Helheim's massive calving events don't behave the way scientists once thought, reframing how ice loss contributes to sea-level rise. more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 3, 2025, with Carrie McDonough, associate professor in the department of chemistry: * * * Veterans and Firefighters Have Higher Exposures to Forever Chemicals. New CMU Research Could Improve Detection By Lucy Perkins Forever chemicals, often known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are complex chemical compounds that are used in consumer goods and industrial processes. There are thousa more PR

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Waynesburg U. Holds Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Career Fair On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Waynesburg University held its annual Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Career Fair in the Marissa Fieldhouse. Nearly forty local, state and federal agencies and organizations attended to recruit job applicants and potential interns. "This event is unique, as students have the opportunity to work  more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Westminster College issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Westminster College hosts Long Chemistry Lecture The Westminster College Department of Chemistry will host Dr. Robert LeSuer for the 18th annual Ken and Nancy Long Chemistry Lecture at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Dietz Sullivan Lecture Hall in Westminster's Hoyt Science Center. LeSuer's presentation, "Creativity on the Canal: The Early History of Brockport's First Makerspace," wil more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * World leader in AI and antibiotic discovery to deliver lecture at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) at the Penn State Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences will welcome an internationally renowned artificial intelligence (AI) biologist to Penn State as part of their seminar series at 11 a.m. on Dec. 5 in Foster Auditorium at the Paterno Library. Atten more PR