Schreyer Honors College adds four to distinguished faculty program
1/21/19
The Schreyer Honors College has accepted Rachel Brennan, Xiang Gao, Matthew Kaplan and Jon Nese into its Distinguished Honors Faculty Program for the 2019-21 academic term.
Health and Human Development
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Experiential internship takes student to the mountains
1/21/19
As an undergraduate in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Caleb Meyer spent four months at Grand Teton National Park, gaining experience and a further appreciation of public land and the work that goes into maintaining it.
Seven will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2019
1/18/19
Seven Penn State alumni selected by the Penn State Board of Trustees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni.
Translational science training programs credited with student success
1/16/19
Scott Graupensperger is making the most of his Penn State education – delving into a number of training programs and experiences to prepare him for a research career. The dual-title kinesiology and clinical and translational sciences doctoral student has been a regular presence at Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which he credits with preparing him for his current successes and his future endeavors.
Penn State makes the College Football Playoffs -- off the field
1/15/19
Penn State made it to the 2019 College Football Championship — they just weren’t on the field. In partnership with the NFL Environmental Program, students from the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the Smeal College of Business attended the championship on Jan. 8 in Santa Clara, California, to volunteer and to explore the many ways modern sports stadiums and events are developing more sustainable fan experiences and behind-the-scenes operations.
Desire to help people leads undergraduate student to aid in research project
1/15/19
When senior kinesiology major Arthur Minahan found out about the opportunity to participate in an innovative research project investigating potential additional benefits of a popular pain management gel, he jumped at the chance to participate. Supported by an endowment, Minahan gained real-world research experience that will help him excel both in his classes and his career.
Weight-loss plan developed at Penn State lands No. 2 ranking
1/14/19
Volumetrics, a diet developed by Penn State’s Barbara Rolls, was ranked the No. 2 weight loss plan in this year’s U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets.
Documentary about Penn State legend Joe Humphreys to screen at The State Theatre
1/11/19
“Live the Stream,” a 93-minute film that focuses on Penn Stater and fly-fishing legend Joe Humphreys, will screen at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at The State Theatre.
'Ask the Experts' addresses health care transparency
1/11/19
The latest episode in the “Ask the Experts” series features Jessica Altman, insurance commissioner for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, discussing the importance of transparency in health care and the Pennsylvania Shoppable Care Work Group, whose primary goal is to enhance consumers' ability to shop for health care.
Health Promotion and Wellness now accepting applications for peer educators
1/9/19
Health Promotion and Wellness is currently accepting applications for HealthWorks, a peer outreach and education program designed to advocate health among students at University Park.
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness obtains $1.5 million grant
1/8/19
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Military Suicide Research Consortium (MSRC) to enhance suicide prevention efforts in the U.S. Air Force.
Data+Music concert to be held at Penn State
1/8/19
Percussionists Robyn Schulkowsky and Joey Baron will join with Nilam Ram, professor of human development and family studies at Penn State, to explore sonic transformations of dyadic data and musical improvisation at the “Data-Musik House Concert”, taking place at 8 p.m. Jan. 17, in the Ruth Pike Auditorium, 022 Biobehavioral Health Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
Students create eye-catching ad campaigns warning of opioid dangers
1/7/19
In fall 2018, Penn State Behrend Assistant Professor Arpan Yagnik joined forces with the University's Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse and asked his advertising classes to create multiple campaigns for the awareness, education or prevention of opioid abuse.
Image Gallery: Student-created advertisements
1/7/19
These images were developed by 2018 Penn State graduate Wesley von Tacky, as part of an advertising campaign he created for Arpan Yagnik's COMM 422 class, geared toward prevention and awareness about the dangers of opioid abuse.
New year, new you: Penn State researchers' keys to achieving healthy resolutions
1/4/19
For many people, the start of the new year is an opportunity to live a healthier life. Whether it's being less stressed, eating better or being healthier overall, research by Penn State faculty over the past year may offer some tips to achieving those goals.