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Portrait of a church plant

TACO, a creative arts ministry working alongside local church planters, sees a new church emerge in Albania.




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Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers

A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak.




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Education Groups Seek Over $200 Billion in New Coronavirus Emergency Aid

The two national teachers' unions and other prominent groups are seeking $175 billion for state K-12 budgets, $13 billion in dedicated aid for special education, and more to help schools deal with the coronavirus.




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Betsy DeVos Sees 'No Reason' to Waive Core Elements of Special Education Law

Congress should not grant flexibility from the federal special education law's key components due to the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has told federal lawmakers.




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Special Ed. Administrators Press Congress for IDEA Waivers During Pandemic

The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk.




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Abington mentoring program aims to stem first-year teacher attrition

Research is showing that early career teachers are leaving the profession in droves so two faculty in Penn State Abington's Elementary and Early Childhood Education program created a mentoring program that pairs new graduates teaching in urban centers with retired educators.




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International education group hails Abington faculty for lifetime achievement

The Pennsylvania Council for International Education honored Nicole Stokes, a mid-career faculty and administrator at Penn State, with its lifetime achievement award.




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Why do we like being scared? A psychologist explains the benefits

A Penn State psychologist explains why humans like being scared.




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Liberal Arts student gains global business experience through Chapel Internship

Sabrina Knox completed an internship with Westinghouse Nuclear as one of 28 Liberal Arts students in the Chapel Executive Internship Program this summer.




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Researchers develop 3D atlas of the developing mammalian brain

A team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from five different institutes has created a 3D atlas of developing mice brains, providing a more dynamic understanding of how the mammalian brain develops. This atlas provides a common reference and anatomical framework to help researchers understand brain development and study neurodevelopmental disorders.




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'AI in Health' Grand Rounds to share expertise, build community

Penn State College of Medicine and Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences are launching a new Grand Rounds topic: "Artificial Intelligence in Health."




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Multi-Campus REU students gain research experience at University Park

Conducting research as an undergraduate can be daunting, but Sierra Wright and a group of Penn State students from across the state jumped in feet first this summer through the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates.




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Showing AI users diversity in training data boosts perceived fairness and trust

The availability of an artificial intelligence system's training data can promote transparency and accountability of that system, according to Penn State researchers.




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March 2025 National Forum on Privacy Literacy Standards aided by $100,000 grant

A Penn State faculty project team has received a two-year Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant totaling $104,771 to create and host a National Forum for Privacy Literacy Standards and Competencies. The forum will be held March 10-11, 2025, at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center and online.




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Behrend bowling team wins twice against D’Youville

The Penn State Behrend women’s bowling team won two matches against D’Youville on Oct. 26. The Lions lost the Baker-format match, 1-4.




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Students use generative AI for creative inspiration, team building projects

Students in Ashu Kumar’s information technology and information systems classes are learning how to use generative artificial intelligence through a unique approach to teaching.




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WATCH: Volunteers sweep out water after deadly Spain floods

Volunteers worked together to clear out floodwater in a suburb of Valencia, after deadly flash flooding devastated several areas locally.




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WATCH: Baby goat rescued after being stranded for days on a cliff in Hawaii

A baby goat that found itself stuck for days on a cliff in Hawaii has been rescued by a group of volunteers.




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WATCH: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant gives entertaining answer to puzzle 

While contestant Will admitted that his nerves got the best of him when trying to solve the puzzle, we still think his attempt deserves a round of applause.




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Penn State delegation will head to Azerbaijan for UN's annual climate meeting

Penn State will be sending its second delegation of students and faculty to COP29, the United Nations’ annual climate meeting, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November.




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David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

Penn State has named David Rosenberg, a 1974 graduate of the College of Health and Human Development and longtime supporter of Penn State Brandywine, and the Moyer family, whose transgenerational giving has benefited multiple units across the University, as the 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year.




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World Campus accepting transfer credits from Community College of the Air Force

Penn State World Campus will accept credits from certain courses offered by the Community College of the Air Force that can be transferred toward a bachelor of science in organizational leadership. The degree is offered online through Penn State World Campus by the School of Labor and Employment Relations in the College of the Liberal Arts.




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Fayette to celebrate Financial Aid Day in the Student Success Center on Oct. 16

Penn State Fayette students are invited to meet Estelle Belko, student aid coordinator, from 9-10 a.m. on Oct. 16 inside the Williams Building Student Success Center.




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Ask an expert: Harris 2024? Here’s what election and campaign finance laws say

Penn State researchers explain what election and campaign finance laws say about Kamala Harris becoming the presumed presidential nominee on the Democratic ticket.




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Penn State Law Veterans Clinic wins disability claims for Vietnam veterans

Second and third-year law students enrolled in the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic at Penn State Law in University Park honed their advocacy skills while assisting five Vietnam veterans and their families, and two other veterans, to win disability and/or survivor claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.




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EarthTalks: Helbing to discuss sustainable aviation fuel on Oct. 7

Michael Helbing, executive director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy and adjunct professor of law at Penn State, will give the talk, “Flying into the future: sustainable aviation fuel and the policies impacting its development,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park.




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New initiative in Law, Policy and Engineering trains state governor’s fellows

Faculty and staff in Penn State’s Law, Policy, and Engineering (LPE) initiative were recently tapped by the governor’s office to lead a two-day training program in September in Harrisburg on science and technology policy. The faculty and staff are part of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Science and Technology Policy Program, which is run by LPE and aims to improve public and environmental health, economic and social equity, and public scientific discourse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.




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Acclaimed poet Ilya Kaminsky to deliver Emily Dickinson Lecture

The Emily Dickinson Lecture featuring acclaimed poet Ilya Kaminsky will now take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Paterno Library's Foster Auditorium.  The event — rescheduled from an earlier date — is free and open to the public.




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Woskob Family Gallery to host immersive rope-braiding workshop

The Woskob Family Gallery will host “Hands-on History: The Experience of Braiding a Lost Inca Rope” from Nov. 15-17, where participants will learn ancient braiding techniques and contribute to the reconstruction of a centuries-old Incan rope. The workshop will be open to the public each day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and participants are encouraged to dedicate at least one hour to the workshop.




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School of Music's 'Mosaic' concert to return to Eisenhower Auditorium on Dec. 8

The Penn State School of Music's annual "Mosaic" concert will return to Eisenhower Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. 




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Page Center shares sustainability messaging strategies in new insights report

Enacting sustainability practices continues to be a key initiative for organizations, according to a new report from the Penn State Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication. The report reveal ways companies can build stronger, more authentic connections with audiences by taking control of their sustainability messaging to shape effective strategies and drive behavior change across all levels of business.




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Faculty member's documentary gains international recognition

A documentary by a Penn State faculty filmmaker won an award in Canada and will screen Nov. 24 in Finland.




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Personal info and privacy control may be key to better visits with AI doctors

Patients like it more when "AI doctors" recall their social information and offer privacy control, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.




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God is faithful

OM Argentina team member Stephanie experiences God's faithfulness as a volunteer in TeenStreet Uruguay.




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Training and practice on the soccer field

Team members of the OM Córdoba team attended a sports ministry training and came home with big dreams for the boys on their field.




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A STEP of faith

Bahia Blanca, Argentina :: Crewmembers mobilise a group of young believers to take a step towards serving God.




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Taking a stand in Bahrain

A follower of Jesus stands up for his faith in the midst of opposition.




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Wasting our time or waiting for His time?

OM worker in the Arabian Peninsula reflects on his friendship with a local.




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Spreading light on mountain bike

OM workers in the Arabian Peninsula encounter the spiritual realm while biking to remote villages to spread the light of Jesus Christ to the unreached.




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Missions training on the job

Pastor equips and encourages congregation to reach out to local friends and meet global missions needs.




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MENAnews: A 22-hour adventure in faith

OMer's in the Arabian Peninsula set out on a faith adventure with two goals: sleep in a local home and give away a Bible.




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News24 Business | Malls, retail spaces hammered by Covid-19, but online shopping gives warehouses a boost

Of the three commercial property segments, the industrial market is the strongest performer in terms of activity, an FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey found.




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News24 Business | Tito Mboweni appointed as chairman of property group

Accelerate Property Fund owns Fourways Mall, along with other smaller shopping centres and other properties in Johannesburg and Cape Town.




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News24 Business | Mall's well that ends well: Shopping centres starting to fill up again – FNB study

The number of "ghost town" malls that were ubiquitous throughout South Africa in the past two years is declining as the demand for retail space strengthens.




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Classroom supply campaign to help Penn State alumni teachers exceeds expectations

The College of Education’s Staff Advisory Council is assisting the college’s alumni currently working as teachers with obtaining classroom supplies.




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News24 Business | Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports

In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products — a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.




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News24 Business | FlySafair to interdict ruling that threatens international flights

FlySafair has filed an urgent application to interdict a ruling that threatens its international operations after it was found that the airline's shareholding structure violates foreign ownership regulations.




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News24 Business | Blue Ribbon owner Premier reports earnings jump but maize prices still a concern

Blue Ribbon and Snowflake owner Premier's interim earnings rose by almost a third on Tuesday as the group benefited from a focus on margin management, cost savings and continued investment in its assets.




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News24 Business | Lottoland wins round in battle against Google in South Africa

The Competition Tribunal issued an interim order that should allow online betting platform Lottoland access to Google Ads.




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News24 Business | Deepfake drama's latest twist: Watchdog probes claims that agents have been lying about licence

SA's financial regulator is investigating allegations that agents of online brokerage Banxso, whose licence has been suspended, contacted clients claiming it has been "cleared".