Daniel Perkins speaking at launch of Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness

New center focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of military families

Military families face unique challenges and stressors including prolonged separations, frequent relocations and living with knowing that loved ones are in harm’s way. Penn State has created a new University-wide research center, the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, designed to address the challenges and support the resiliency of military families using evidence-based programs and practices, and develop a new generation of cutting-edge interdisciplinary researchers in this field.

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President Barron: On the challenges facing Penn State University post-Sandusky

1/29/15

President Eric Barron shared the following message on Jan. 29 with all members of the University community.

Nittany Lions’ signing day garners ESPN coverage for second consecutive year

1/29/15

For the second consecutive year, the "ESPNU National Signing Day Special" will be at Penn State for coverage of the recruiting class signed by coach James Franklin and his staff.

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IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

1/29/15

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visited Penn State last week. Experience the time-lapse video of his demonstration in the clay studio. IBK is working with Potters Water Action Group to transform his pottery studio into a ceramic water filter production facility.

University Staff Advisory Council holds Q&A with President Eric Barron

1/29/15

Recently, members of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) sat down with Penn State President Eric Barron for a question-and-answer session. They covered a broad range of topics pertinent staff, from results of 2014's Values and Culture Survey to short- and long-term challenges facing the University.

It's All About Me Student Group with Nittany Lion

Student group It’s All About M.E. receives grant to promote women engineers

1/29/15

It’s All About M.E. recently received a Diversity Action Grant from the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME). It’s All About M.E. is a student group working to create a strong community of women in engineering.

Jacqueline O'Connor in her Reacting Flow Dynamics Lab

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

1/29/15

Jacqueline O’Connor, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, was awarded a three-year grant through the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program.

Penn State wrestler Jimmy Gulibon locks up Lehigh's Mason Beckman

Wrestlers ready for two-dual road swing through Michigan

1/29/15

No. 7 Penn State (8-2, 4-2 B1G) will be on the road this weekend, traveling to No. 15 Michigan (5-3, 3-2 B1G) on Friday, Jan. 30, for a 7 p.m. dual before heading to Michigan State (4-8, 0-5 B1G) for a 2 p.m. meeting on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Olaniyan selected to play in College Gridiron Showcase all-star game

1/29/15

Penn State defensive end C.J. Olaniyan has accepted an invitation to participate in the College Gridiron Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Arlington, Texas. He becomes the sixth Nittany Lion to receive an invitation to a 2015 post-season all-star game.

Poster session highlights latest evolution in GE-funded natural gas initiative

1/29/15

A group of GE executives from around the country converged on campus recently to meet with representatives from the Smeal College of Business and three other Penn State colleges as part of the continuing evolution of the Center for Collaborative Research on Intelligent Natural Gas Supply Systems (CCRINGSS).

Students embrace opportunity to travel to Sundance Film Festival

1/29/15

Members of Student Film Organization seek insight, inspiration with trip to Sundance Film Festival.

Student sustainability organization IDEAS to reopen this semester

1/29/15

The Penn State chapter of IDEAS -- Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions -- is re-opening this semester and is seeking new members. The chapter's first meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in 215 Armsby Building. All students are welcome.

Pa. Housing Research Center to host annual housing, land development conference

1/29/15

The 23rd annual Housing and Land Development Conference will be held March 4 and 5 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in University Park.

Members of the task force talk with Mark Scolforo of the AP.

Task force report details recommendations for halting sexual misconduct

1/29/15

The Penn State sexual assault and sexual harassment task force, charged by President Eric Barron to elevate Penn State as a national leader in addressing sexual misconduct, has delivered its final report and made it available online today (Jan. 29). With a comprehensive set of 18 recommendations, the report notes the University needs a better-defined message surrounding sexual misconduct and a designated stand-alone office dedicated to the issue.

A student in 1975 standing next to a Snoopy made of snow on Old Main steps

'Snoopy the Snowman'

1/28/15

Throwback Thursday takes us to Jan. 16, 1975, when Penn State's University Park campus had received 4 inches of snowfall, more than enough for a creative student to sculpt a snow-Snoopy on the steps of Old Main.

Ficken selected for Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge

1/28/15

After setting the Penn State record for season field goals made, placekicker Sam Ficken (Valparaiso, Indiana) was been selected to participate in the 17th annual Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge. The competition will air at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, on ESPN2.

Media Highlights

National Geographic: January 29, 2015
Distant world's rings 200x bigger than Saturn's
Professor Eric Ford, who specializes in exoplanets, contributes to a discussion about the ringed planet "J1407b," which is about 430 light-years from Earth.
Fast Company: January 29, 2015
How flexible work culture could solve sleep problem
Lead researcher Orfeu Buxton, associate professor of biobehavioral health, said managers have to convey priorities to employees and then can become aware of family needs.

Other Voices

Joy to the Packaging People
Modern history professor Gary Cross writes in the New York Times about humanity's historical affinity for how we package and wrap consumer goods.
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Hancock a Relentless Competitor
Tough, hard-working and humble, Penn State women's volleyball senior Micha Hancock has the recipe for success.
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President Barron: On the challenges facing Penn State University post-Sandusky

Nittany Lions’ signing day garners ESPN coverage for second consecutive year

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

University Staff Advisory Council holds Q&A with President Eric Barron

Student group It’s All About M.E. receives grant to promote women engineers

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

Wrestlers ready for two-dual road swing through Michigan

Olaniyan selected to play in College Gridiron Showcase all-star game

Poster session highlights latest evolution in GE-funded natural gas initiative

Students embrace opportunity to travel to Sundance Film Festival

Student sustainability organization IDEAS to reopen this semester

Pa. Housing Research Center to host annual housing, land development conference

Task force report details recommendations for halting sexual misconduct

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