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Fall armyworm on corn

'Nuru' becomes African farmers' newest ally against fall armyworm

6/25/18

Penn State researchers have joined forces with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization to release the first app, called Nuru, to help African farmers recognize fall armyworm — a new and fast-spreading crop pest in sub-Saharan Africa — so that they can take immediate steps to destroy it and curb its spread.

CNB President Joe Bower, right, presents a $30,000 check

CNB Bank creates Open Doors Scholarship for Penn State DuBois students

6/22/18

With a $30,000 pledge, CNB Bank of Clearfield has created an Open Doors Scholarship at Penn State DuBois. The Open Doors Scholarship Program, with donor contributions and University matching funds, has generated nearly $2 million for student scholarships at Penn State DuBois.

A portrait of AmeriCorps VISTA member Will Taylor.

Behrend campus garden becomes a community resource

6/22/18

More than 40,000 people in Erie County do not have consistent access to fresh, affordable food. Penn State Behrend's campus garden and food pantry can help reduce that number, Will Taylor says.

two men shaking hands at the National Basketball Association Draft on June 21

New Orleans selects Carr in 2018 NBA Draft

6/22/18

Penn State guard Tony Carr was selected by New Orleans in the second round, the 51st pick overall, of the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21. The Philadelphia native and Roman Catholic High School product became the Nittany Lions’ first draft pick since 1999 when center Calvin Booth was a second-round choice of the Washington Wizards.

Michael murphy award 2018

Penn State graduate students win award in geospatial intelligence

6/21/18

A team of Penn State graduate students recently received the 2018 Michael P. Murphy Award in Geospatial Intelligence, a Penn State endowed scholarship award, for work they did during a geospatial intelligence course offered though the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute.

Students from the 2017 Emerging Scholars Summer Mentor Program

Richards Center to host Emerging Scholars Summer Mentor Program

6/21/18

The George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center at Penn State will hold its third Summer Mentoring Program for doctoral study in history June 24-29. This annual event encourages students from underrepresented groups to explore a career as an academic scholar.

Mark Bodenschatz holding a certificate while standing with two other men

Penn State's Bodenschatz to help Interpol with security at 2022 FIFA World Cup

6/21/18

Mark Bodenschatz, associate director of the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute, has been invited to assist Interpol — the world’s largest police organization — to help secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The quadrennial international men’s soccer championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, 2022, in Qatar and will be the first World Cup hosted in the Middle East.

Bee close-up

Scientists find evidence of 27 new viruses in bees

6/21/18

An international team of researchers has discovered evidence of 27 previously unknown viruses in bees. The finding could help scientists design strategies to prevent the spread of viral pathogens among these important pollinators.

Orbin siblings

Chance Creamery stop leads to three siblings in IST

6/21/18

As a high school student, Matthew Orbin was on his way home to Pittsburgh from a summer camp in northeastern Pennsylvania when his mom suggested that they stop by the University Park campus to try the “amazing ice cream that Penn State had.” That chance pit stop changed the future for Orbin and his two siblings.

walking in labyrinth

Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety

6/21/18

Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using the time to instead be more mindful of your breathing and surroundings may help boost your wellbeing, according to researchers who found that while students reported being less stressed while they were on their feet and moving, they received an even greater benefit when they reported also being more mindful.

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