This week's top stories from across Penn State:
Support the Centre County United Way: "We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when we all enjoy an overall sense of health. However, that is not all … the money we donate stays in Centre County and is invested in proven programs that benefit the greater good."
University resources available for those impacted by Pittsburgh shooting: University resources are available to Penn State faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood
Reaffirming support for transgender students: As members of the Penn State community have expressed concerns about the national climate for transgender individuals, the University remains unconditionally focused on preserving an atmosphere free from discrimination and violence for everyone on campus.
Preventing Incorrect Diagnoses: Dr. Timothy Mosher, chair of the Department of Radiology at Penn State College of Medicine, decided to develop a medical school course aimed at identifying systemic causes of misdiagnosis—and how to prevent them.
Voting & Elections Guide: Penn State University Libraries’ guide offers a wide range of information sources, organized into sections titled Getting Started, Political Parties, Follow the Money, Political Polls/Fact-Checking, Elections, Presidential Transition, and Elections Data and Statistics. Information specific to Pennsylvania voters is listed in the Getting Started section.
An app to combat opioid abuse: Penn State Great Valley students and alumni recently used their data analysis and coding skills in a state-wide challenge to fight the opioid epidemic, where they received recognition from SAP, a multinational leader in enterprise application software.
From Army nurse to assistant dean: Kelly Wolgast, assistant dean for online education and outreach in the College of Nursing and a Penn State alumna, shares her experiences as an Army nurse and her path back to the University after retiring from the military.