UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: On an early morning in August, about a dozen members of Penn State's custodial staff gathered in Eisenhower Chapel for an overview of efforts to improve waste reduction and recycling at Penn State. The project has been underway for a few years now, and included updated signage around wastebins, waste station mapping and analyzing the trash collected around campus.  For Waste Reduction and Recycl  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Research Council issued the following news release: * * * Two-Thirds Report Contractor Soliciting After Past Weather Events: IRC * * * Homeowners view thunderstorms, hail and lightning as severe weather events most likely to affect their homes in the next five years. Most are confident in their preparedness. Meanwhile, most homeowners who experienced recent severe weather events report soliciting from contractors afterward, according t  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: Standard addresses safety, performance, and maintenance elements for indoor/outdoor and private use facilities. A new ASTM International standard addresses safety elements of pole-vaulting are  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of Penn State's ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, accountable and supportive environment, the University continues to offer a wide range of resources and services for students and employees who may be the victims of sexual misconduct. These resources aim to educate the community about consent, provide care and assistance, and support individuals in reporting sexual assault and sexual  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: On Dec. 3, 2024, Penn Staters across the country and around the world joined together to celebrate the University's 10th GivingTuesday. More than 9,700 donors collectively gave 11,986 gifts, together setting a new record for overall dollars raised during the event -- more than $1.7 million.  "GivingTuesday is a day that never fails to inspire, and this year's results are truly heartwarming," sai  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025, by President Arthur Steinberg on the reported homicide of a 17-year-old student who attended Fels High School: * * * "We are devastated that senseless gun violence has claimed the life of another Philadelphia public school student. Every child deserves the freedom to learn, mature, and thrive without the threat of violence. "Our thoughts are with the survivors of the  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: Philip Line, vice president, codes & regulations at the American Wood Council (AWC) has started his three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International's board is   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Ten students traveled to the Chicago conference for educators * * * Students in the Pitt School of Education Doctor of Education (EdD) and K-12 Principal Certification programs recently traveled to the windy city for a nationally acclaimed professional development experience for principals, superintendents, and other school leaders. Held in November 2024, t  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Every year, when the calendar flips to a new year, there's a palpable excitement as people reflect and set resolutions for the coming year. But by the second week of the month? Some have started to abandon their goals. By the end of the month, even more have fallen off the bandwagon.  According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, nearly 80% of New Year's resolutions revolve around health,   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Pennsylvania artists will perform alongside Delaware state professional vocal ensemble Elevation to sing hymns and spirituals that celebrate the legacy of the civil-rights champion.  "A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, in Eisenhower Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus. The event is general admission. Call 814-863-0255 or visit "  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The beginning of the spring semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For some students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own, and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one's own safety and security.  Officer Shelly Stevick with Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) said that everyone -- from  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during their care, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Among patients who lived in neighborhoods greatly af  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * C. Nataraj, PhD, and Turki Haj Mohamad, PhD, Develop Groundbreaking Software Using Physics and AI to Enhance Fault Detection and Maintenance in Electromechanical Systems * * * C. Nataraj, PhD, Moritz Endowed professor of engineered systems at Villanova University's College of Engineering and director of the Villanova Center for Analytics of Dynamic Systems, along with Turki Haj Mohamad '21 PhD,   more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, Michael Kazanjian, the Rev. Daniel Madden and Sister Diane Olmstead join the University's Board of Trustees * * * Villanova University today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, OSA, STB, PhD, Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Philadelphia and Parochial Administrator at St. Augustine Parish in Phil  more