ic Office of Digital Learning creates platform to simplify website content creation By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:17:58 -0500 Developed by a team in the College of Arts and Architecture's Office of Digital Learning, HAX, or Headless Authoring eXperience, is a content management system that structures content in a ubiquitous format for simple web publishing. Full Article
ic Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:05:00 -0500 Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt. Everest to the mountaintop clouds of China and Japan. Microplastics have been detected in human brains, the bellies of sea turtles and the roots of plants. Now, new research led by Penn State scientists reveals that microplastics in the atmosphere could be affecting weather and climate. Full Article
ic Penn State Sustainable Labs Program kicks off third year with cohort of 21 labs By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts. Full Article
ic Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:44:07 -0500 Join Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" for a live podcast recording in the newly renovated Nittany Lion Inn’s 1855 Lounge at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, featuring Scholar Hotels Founder and CEO Gary Brandeis. Full Article
ic DSHA’s Eviction Defense, COVID-19 Rental Assistance, and Homes for Grads Programs Win National Awards By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:24:44 +0000 DOVER – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) received national recognition for three of its newest programs when they were honored with a 2020 Annual Award for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) annual conference. DSHA received the most awards of any state housing authority in the country. The conference was […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority affordable housing Awards Homeownership
ic $1.075 Million in Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:06:27 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Eric Slomer, FHLBank Pittsburgh, 412-288-7694, eric.slomer@fhlb-pgh.com Laurie M. Jacobs, Delaware State Housing Authority, laurie@destatehousing.com DOVER, Del., January 18, 2022 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank Pittsburgh) recently announced $1.075 million in Home4Good funding awarded to programs across the state working to […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Kent County New Castle County News Sussex County
ic Downtown Development Districts Program Achieves Record Housing And Community Development In 2021 By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:15:53 +0000 Over $12 Million In State Investments Highlighted In Annual Report And Interactive Story Map The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) Annual Report and Story Map. During FY2021 and amid a global pandemic, 60 development projects throughout the state were […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority
ic DEHAP Rental Assistance Is Open For New Applications By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:57:05 +0000 Program Pause Ends and Sets Agency Up to Assist Delaware Renters at High Risk of Eviction Dover, Del., October 12, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority announced today the reopening of the DEHAP Rental Assistance Program, in addition to its new program guidelines. New applications and recertifications, which were unavailable during the pause, are now […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority DEHAP Rental Assistance
ic DEHAP Rental Assistance Program Will Close To New Applications On January 2 By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:00:14 +0000 This closure will allow DSHA to process existing applications submitted up to that point. Tenants and landlords with open or in-progress applications submitted before 8:00 a.m. on January 2, 2023, are encouraged to monitor their emails, text messages, and voicemails for status updates. Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority News DEHAP
ic DSHA To Host A Virtual Public Hearing To Gather Input On The Home-American Rescue Plan Program By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:53:41 +0000 Priorities include homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, and low-income housing Dover, Del. December 15, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) will host a virtual public hearing to obtain public input on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). The plan is Delaware’s application and distribution plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority News HOME-American Rescue Plan Program HOME-ARP public hearing
ic Market Pressure Relief Fund Application Deadline Has Been Extended To Friday, February 3 By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:27:11 +0000 Delaware Affordable Housing Developers Facing Cost Increases Encouraged To Apply Dover, Del., February 1, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is extending the submission deadline for the Market Pressure Relief Fund (MPRF) to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023. Application materials can be found here: http://destatehousing.com/Developers/Developers.php. MPRF was announced in July […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Delaware Housing Authority Market Pressure Relief Fund
ic Downtown Development District Program Celebrates Housing Rehabilitation Successes In 2022 Annual Report By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:11:46 +0000 Dover, Del. March 10, 2023 – The Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), recently released its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) Annual Report and Story Map. During FY2022, 64 development projects were completed receiving $4.6 million in state funds and leveraging $44 million in private investment. A majority were […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Downtown Development Districts
ic Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:42:40 +0000 Millions are currently available for housing projects; Millions more are in the pipeline Dover, Del. April 18, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Both programs are part of a multi-tiered approach to address the state’s housing crisis […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority ARPA
ic DSHA Seeks Applications For Recovery Housing Pilot Program Funded By Community Development Block Grant Funds By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:39:28 +0000 RHP aims to provide stable, temporary housing for up to two years for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. DSHA provides funding to build or rehab recovery houses, while the Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health fund recovery services. Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program
ic Delaware State Housing Authority Seeks Nonprofit Applications To Develop Affordable Homeownership Units By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:58:57 +0000 Nonprofit housing developers wanting to renovate or build homes for Delawareans to purchase can now apply for the Catalyst Fund program through the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority
ic $1.075 Million in Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:37:44 +0000 DOVER, Del.: The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) are excited to announce a combined total of $1.075 million has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or determined to be […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority News dsha FHLBank Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services Home4Good grants
ic Downtown Development District Program Successes Showcased in 2023 Annual Report and Story Map By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:22:07 +0000 The Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program (DDD), administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is proud to release its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Annual Report and Story Map. During FY2023, 63 development projects – 13 large and 50 small projects — were completed, receiving $10.9 million in state funds and leveraging $170 million […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority Annual Report Downtown Development DIstrict
ic $100,000 Grant Announced To Support Eviction Prevention Services In Delaware By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:05:00 +0000 Dover, Del. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced an additional $100,000 in funding awarded to the Eviction Defense Project (EDP). The funding will continue supporting housing stability for low-income, at-risk renters. The EDP is a partnership between Delaware’s nonprofit civil legal services providers and other justice community partners […] Full Article Delaware State Housing Authority EDF Eviction Defense Project grant
ic Unity at the Olympics By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:17:52 +0000 Churches and organisations in Brazil united during the 2016 Olympics with the sole purpose of sharing the gospel. Full Article
ic National Governors Association Chooses Delaware to Participate in Adverse Childhood Experiences Learning Collaborative By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:38:31 +0000 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced Delaware was one of four states chosen by the National Governors Association to participate in a learning collaborative focused on recognizing and responding to adverse childhood experiences. The State of Delaware will join teams from Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wyoming in the Improving Well-being and Success of […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families Governor John Carney Office of the Governor ACEs Family Services Cabinet Council governor Governor Carney
ic DSCYF Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources, Project SAFETY Success By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:45:47 +0000 September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month WILMINGTON – In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Delaware Children’s Department is raising awareness of suicide warning signs and helpful resources, especially during this unprecedented global pandemic. “COVID-19 has magnified the many stressors families grapple with daily, from financial stress […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families
ic Ferris School Recognized as 2021 Finalist for National Juvenile Justice Award By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:08:15 +0000 WILMINGTON – Delaware’s Ferris School has been selected as finalist for the 2021 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the juvenile correction program category. This prestigious annual award, through the national continuous improvement program Performance-based Standards (PbS), is given in three categories: correction, detention, and community residential programs. Programs are recognized based on practices that exemplify […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services News
ic Lt. Governor Hall-Long & Former U.S Rep. Patrick Kennedy lead a Discussion on Social and Emotional Behavioral Health By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:14:22 +0000 Innovation Center, William Penn High School. – On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined Patrick and Amy Kennedy and leaders in behavioral health from around Delaware for a round table discussion aimed at improving student mental health. Patrick Kennedy is one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and addiction. He is best known as the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity […] Full Article Department of Education Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Office of the Lieutenant Governor children education mental health
ic DCPAP Adds Consulting Psychiatrists, Offers New Office Hours for Providers By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:32:50 +0000 WILMINGTON – The Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program has expanded and updated its service offerings for participating pediatric primary care providers. Over the summer, the Delaware Child Psychiatry Access Program, known as DCPAP, added three new child psychiatrists to offer consultations to pediatric serving primary care providers. Saurabh Gupta, M.D., Narpinder Malhi, M.D., and Markian […] Full Article Department of Services for Children Youth and their Families
ic The Challenging, Often Isolating Work of School District Chief Equity Officers By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 As some districts try to dismantle racist and biased policies and practices, they are creating high-profile positions to lead that public, sometimes hostile, reckoning. Full Article Achievement+gap
ic The Deficit Lens of the 'Achievement Gap' Needs to Be Flipped. Here's How By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Does a student have a fixed or a growth mindset? That's the wrong question for us to measure, argues researcher Dave Paunesku. Full Article Achievement+gap
ic How We Talk About the Achievement Gap Could Worsen Public Racial Biases Against Black Students By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The way education media and policymakers frame education debates can have longer-term effects on how the public thinks about students, and which policies they are likely to support to improve students' learning. Full Article Achievement+gap
ic I Need More From My Daughter's School Than Lip Service About Racism By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Districts must put real action behind their anti-racist statements, writes Funmi Haastrup. Here are five places to start. Full Article Achievement+gap
ic Challenged in Africa By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:27:40 +0000 OM Chile worker shares her experience of the AIDSLink International training in South Africa. Full Article
ic Trusting in God while sick By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:29:55 +0000 A volunteer from Switzerland serving with OM Chile shares about a special experience she had when doing ministry in the streets of Santiago, Chile. Full Article
ic In Pandemic, Digital Access and Parents' Education Made the Biggest Difference in Schools' Response By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A comprehensive look at how U.S. schools served students in the aftermath of the coronavirus closures finds that schools responded more fully in communities where parents' education levels were higher. Full Article Parentinvolvement
ic Every last apricot By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:00:53 +0000 “We were strangers, and they called us over to bless us. They didn’t have to give us anything—let alone everything—but they did it with smiles on their faces. They didn’t know us; they didn’t expect anything in return; they just gave,” remembers Nicole. Full Article
ic “Veni vidi vici” at TeenStreet 2016 By www.om.org Published On :: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:34:57 +0000 Summary of TeenStreet 2016 in Oldenburg, Germany Full Article
ic Top Court Verdict Tomorrow On Pan-India Property Demolition Guidelines By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:54:27 +0530 The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on the demolition of properties in the country. Full Article
ic Big Top Court Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice' Today, Pan-India Norms Expected By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:59:26 +0530 After making strong observations on the practice of demolishing houses of criminals to send out a strong message against crime, which has come to be known as 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court is expected to issue a set of pan-India guidelines fo Full Article
ic "What Are Doing?": Brett Lee Warns Ricky Ponting Over 'Virat Kohli Remark' By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:10:42 +0530 Brett Lee fears that Ricky Ponting's comments would charge up Virat Kohli. Full Article
ic "Excesses At Hands Of Executive...": Court's Top Quotes On 'Bulldozer Justice' By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:20:21 +0530 Hearing a petition against 'bulldozer justice' today, the Supreme Court today said that the Executive cannot replace the Judiciary and the law should not prejudge an accused's guilt. Full Article
ic Watch: Passengers Run For Safety As Cruise Ship Tilts In The Atlantic Ocean By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:48:08 +0530 Dramatic footage from onboard the cruise ship captures passengers stumbling to maintain balance as the ship tilts severely to one side Full Article
ic BJP MP Inaugurates 12-Lane Highway In South Delhi To Ease Traffic By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:20:59 +0530 BJP MP from South Delhi Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed stretch of a 12-lane national highway connecting Mithapur Chowk to the Mumbai-Baroda highway in the Badarpur area. Full Article
ic Massive Verizon Fios Outage Affects Millions In US, Company Takes Quick Action By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:42:13 +0530 Reports of the outages spiked between midnight and 2 am EST, with the network receiving thousands of complaints during this time, according to Down Detector. Full Article
ic Trump Expected To Pick Kristi Noem As Chief Of Homeland Security By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:23:47 +0530 Donald Trump was expected Tuesday to pick South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to head the US Department of Homeland Security, a powerful post at the center of the incoming president's tough-on-immigration policies. Full Article
ic Russia Passes Law Banning "Child-Free Propaganda" Amid Demographic Decline By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:25:00 +0530 Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas. Full Article
ic Taiwan Broadcaster Removes Video After Reporter Calls Trump "Convicted Felon" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:28:28 +0530 A state-funded English-language broadcaster in Taiwan removed a video of one of its journalists calling US President-elect Donald Trump a "convicted felon", after the Taipei government said the incident was "very serious". Full Article
ic Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice To MS Dhoni Over Business Dispute By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:34:22 +0530 The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a case filed by his former partners Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das. Full Article
ic Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Students Approved: Supreme Court Told By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:54:48 +0530 The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry. Full Article
ic Kuki Groups Allege "Barbaric Actions" By Central Force, Day After 10 Killed In Manipur "Encounter" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:55:42 +0530 Several civil society groups and student organisations of the Kuki tribes have condemned what they call "barbaric actions" of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a day after 10 men from the Kuki tribes were killed in Manipur's Jiribam district. Full Article
ic UP Police Constable 2024 Written Exam Result To Be Announced Soon, Check Steps To Apply By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:42:28 +0530 The UP Police Constable Exam 2024 was conducted on August 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2024. Full Article
ic Top Court Verdict Tomorrow On Pan-India Property Demolition Guidelines By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:54:27 +0530 The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on the demolition of properties in the country. Full Article
ic Big Supreme Court Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice' Today, Pan-India Guidelines Expected By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:05:09 +0530 After making strong observations on the practice of demolishing houses of criminals to send out a strong message against crime, which has come to be known as 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court is expected to issue a set of pan-India guidelines fo Full Article
ic US Senate Democrats Rush To Confirm Judges Before Trump Takes Office By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:42:41 +0530 The US Senate's Democratic majority began a crusade on Tuesday to confirm as many new federal judges nominated by President Joe Biden as possible to avoid leaving vacancies that Republican Donald Trump could fill after taking office on Jan. 20. Full Article