University Police make armed robbery arrest
8/7/18
University Police arrested a man Tuesday, Aug. 7, for allegedly committing an armed robbery.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Penn State Altoona recognized for promoting mental health, suicide prevention
8/3/18
Penn State Altoona was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the health simulation company Kognito for outstanding leadership in executing its mental health and suicide prevention awareness program.
The Medical Minute: Staying safe while camping and hiking
7/18/18
A little preparation and an understanding of safety can go a long way to avoid potential pitfalls that come with enjoying camping and hiking.
Researcher draws from physics to make labs, workplaces safer
7/18/18
Penn State researcher John Mauro led a team that analyzed more than 600,000 workplace safety incidents from 28 different labor fields. The group found a pattern, showing that reducing minor incidents could prevent disasters.
University Health Services maintains national health care accreditation
7/10/18
University Health Services has achieved full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. for 2018.
Drivers reminded of blind pedestrian right-of-way law as Summer Academy begins
7/9/18
From July 14 through Aug. 3, Penn State will host the 2018 Summer Academy, a program designed to assist blind and visually impaired students with the transition to college life. Drivers on campus are reminded of their obligation to yield the right-of-way (slow down and prepare to stop) to blind pedestrians, whether they have a white cane or a guide dog, or are being led by others.
New requirements to ensure adequate health insurance coverage for all students
6/28/18
Beginning in fall 2019, Penn State will roll out a University-wide student health insurance requirement for all full-time U.S. students.
Global Connections’ interpreters lend a voice to those needing help
6/28/18
When it comes to serving Centre County’s international population, Global Connections wants to make sure nothing gets lost in the translation. An affiliate of Penn State and the United Way of Centre County, Global Connections has built a list of 36 interpreters who can aid local authorities in serving the community.
The Medical Minute: Just say 'om' -- how yoga and Pilates benefit beginners
6/27/18
Yoga and Pilates are two forms of low-impact exercise that people of all ages and fitness levels can do to improve both their physical and mental well-being.
University support grows for national fraternity and sorority safety efforts
6/15/18
A growing number of public university presidents and chancellors indicated broad support for new collective action to make fraternity and sorority systems safer across the country. The efforts, prompted by growing national concern over hazing, sexual assault and alcohol misuse within these groups, could eventually be adopted by hundreds of universities.
Penn State Employee Health and Wellness Center moves to summer hours
6/14/18
Effective Monday, June 18, the Penn State Employee Health and Wellness Center will alter its clinic hours for the summer. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, until the start of the fall semester.
The Medical Minute: Preventing hearing damage during summer activities
6/13/18
For many, summer means the sweet sounds of live concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers and splashing water. To optimize the fun summer sounds, here are some preventive measures to protect your hearing during these outdoor activities.
Donation dates, locations announced for Penn State Summer Blood Drive Challenge
6/11/18
The American Red Cross of State College is holding a summer blood drive challenge from June 1 to July 31 between Penn State’s academic colleges and departments. The college and department who recruit the most donors will receive a trophy and bragging rights for a year.
University Police investigating incident of criminal mischief
6/6/18
Penn State University Police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred at 2:47 a.m. on April 27 at the G. Thomas Water Tunnel Building, located adjacent to N. Atherton Street in the vicinity of the Westgate Building (IST Bridge). The pictured individual may have information pertaining to the incident.
Mumps cases continue as Special Olympics, summer camp season approach
5/29/18
Penn State University Health Services is reporting nine new mumps cases connected to the University Park campus since May 1, including four in the last week. With the Pennsylvania Special Olympics and summer camps expected to bring large numbers of visitors to campus this week and in the weeks ahead, those who do not have presumed immunity to mumps — either through two doses of the MMR vaccine or through previously contracting mumps — are urged to take precautions to avoid exposure to mumps and be aware of the risks.