SNAP-Ed supports markets, healthy lifestyles for low-income Pennsylvanians
June 30, 2025 at 04:31 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
In Western Pennsylvania, Adagio Health leverages funding from SNAP-Ed — administered by Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences — to offer farm-fresh produce for sale in medical offices, Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children clinics and senior centers across 11 counties. These farmers markets give people access to fresh food that would otherwise be hard for them to get and provide revenue for local farmers.
Penn State hockey's Jackson Smith selected by Columbus in first round of NHL Draft
June 30, 2025 at 03:15 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Incoming Penn State men's hockey freshman defenseman Jackson Smith became the first Nittany Lion selected in the first round of the NHL draft when he was picked 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Resources available to support student and employee mental health, well-being
June 30, 2025 at 03:02 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
As classes begin this week for Penn State’s second summer session, University leaders are reminding students and employees of the wide range of services and resources that are available to support their safety, well-being and mental health.
Ocean, atmosphere equally responsible for Atlantic ‘cold blob,’ scientists find
June 30, 2025 at 02:45 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms. The origin of this “cold blob” has been linked to weakening ocean currents that help regulate global climate — called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Penn State researchers have found a weakening AMOC impacts not just the ocean but also the atmosphere, and that these two factors may contribute equally to the cold anomaly.
Independence Day parking and service changes, 4th Fest 2025 impacts announced
June 30, 2025 at 01:17 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the following changes to Transportation Services office hours, as well as parking, traffic and transit adjustments, will be in effect on Friday, July 4, at University Park.
Penn State and Taipei Tech launch 2025 collaborative seed grant program
June 30, 2025 at 05:22 AM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
The Materials Research Institute, Penn State Global and the National Taipei University of Technology have announced the 2025 Collaborative Seed Grant Program to support joint research projects in materials science and engineering.
Environmental Health and Safety transitioning to University Police and Public Safety
June 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Penn State has announced a transition in its safety operations, as its Environmental Health and Safety unit will formally integrate into University Police and Public Safety, effective July 1.
Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — June 26
June 26, 2025 at 02:00 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Outcomes of very preterm infants may vary across health systems
June 25, 2025 at 03:15 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
The mortality and length of stay for very preterm infants in the U.S. may vary across health systems, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Health Policy and Administration.
The Medical Minute: Irregular periods, weight gain, facial hair? It could be PCOS
June 25, 2025 at 01:46 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
More than 5 million women in the U.S. have polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, the most common hormone disorder among women. Penn State Health physicians explain what causes the condition and how to manage its symptoms.