Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers
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Penn State Extension recently was awarded a competitive national grant to build a microcredentialing system aimed at strengthening the agricultural workforce and formally recognizing job-ready skills.
Nominations for John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards accepted through April 3
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Nominations are open through April 3 for the 2026 John Roe Sustainability Impact Awards. The awards recognize students and faculty who cultivate opportunities to advance the United Nations' global Sustainable Development Goals while demonstrating personal integrity, unwavering dedication to their values and morals, and a commitment to the mission and values of Penn State.
Penn State town hall addresses factors affecting research
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In a town hall meeting, Andrew Read, senior vice president for research at Penn State, discussed federal issues that affect research funding, how Penn State is improving contract processing, international collaborations, unionization, industry-funded research and more.
Additive may strengthen organic solar cells
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Assistant Professor Nutifafa Doumon and doctoral candidate Souk Yoon “John” Kim in Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering found that adding a chemical derived from hydrogen and carbon may help organic solar cells become a more viable alternative.
Penn State names 14 new distinguished professors for 2026
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Penn State's Office of Faculty Affairs has named 14 new distinguished professors for 2026, recognizing outstanding academic contribution to the University.
Interactive map showcases Penn State’s service, statewide community impact
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Penn State Outreach is sharing the Penn State Community Impact Map with the University community to visualize where and how Penn Staters engage across Pennsylvania.
Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar
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Those interested in learning how to leverage local data and knowledge to set priorities, identify effective approaches to change, and craft action plans that align with community values and promote equity in land-use planning can attend an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar.
Huck SciArt team’s ‘BioMachine’ installed at Penn State Harrisburg
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"BioMachine," a large-scale multimedia art installation bringing together science, research and creative expression to explore the role of viruses in everyday life, has been installed for a long-term engagement at Penn State Harrisburg.
Libraries online workshops highlight research data and statistical methods
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Penn State University Libraries’ Spring 2026 online workshops on research data management, statistical analysis and scholarly data practices will introduce participants to tools, policies and best practices that support research across disciplines.
Geography Coffee Hour on Feb. 20 to highlight graduate student research
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Four doctoral graduate students in Penn State’s Department of Geography will deliver research talks as part of the department’s Graduate Student Coffee Hour series at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
Penn State Beaver earns international arboretum accreditation
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The Penn State Beaver campus has been recognized as an accredited arboretum by ArbNet, an international accreditation program based out of the Morton Arboretum of Chicago.
In brief: Co-existing with humans genetically changed bear population
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Critically endangered Apennine brown bears, which reside in central Italy, have significantly reduced genetic diversity compared to other bear populations around the world, according to a team that included Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona.