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'They don’t understand what love is'

Noy shares her journey of experiencing God's love for herself and forgiving the community that persecuted her family.




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Active Shooter Drills in Schools: Harmful or Helpful? The Debate Rages On

The National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and Everytown for Gun Safety are recommending in a new report that schools stop using active shooter drills that are either unannounced or simulate gun violence.




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Movies That Can Teach the Teachers

Four educators share movies or shows that have helped them become betters, including the importance of nurturing students' passions and lifting up student voice.




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Deportation Fear Grips Latino Students

The mere threat of immigration enforcement could have severe consequences for students' mental health, school engagement, grades, and post-high school lives, a new study finds.




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Violence, School Climate, and "Normal" (Part II)

A new book argues that building a nonviolent school climate is the responsibility of every school leader. The authors suggest how this might be achieved.




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Deportation Fear Grips Latino Students

The mere threat of immigration enforcement could have severe consequences for students' mental health, school engagement, grades, and post-high school lives, a new study finds.




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The Essential Traits of a Positive School Climate

A breakdown of four key features of a healthy school culture and how principals can build and sustain them.






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Participation in Teachers' Unions is Down, And Likely to Tumble Further

The percentage of U.S. public school teachers participating in unions has been declining steadily over the last two decades—and the numbers are soon likely to take an even steeper dive.




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A $29 Million Donation Funds Classroom Projects for 30,000 Teachers

The donation from cryptocurrency startup Ripple funded every open campaign on education crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose.org.




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Teaching in the U.S. Should Be More 'Intellectually Attractive,' Global Expert Says

A panel of experts—including a national teacher's union president and an official from the Department of Education—discussed how to make teaching a more attractive profession.




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Here's What Teachers Think About Training, Pay, Strikes, and Choice

Educators for Excellence took the temperature of teachers across the nation on issues ranging from compensation to preparation to union membership.




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Transgender Teachers Speak Out on What They Need From School Leaders

In a recent video message, transgender teachers urge school leaders to make schools more welcoming by examining their own biases and implementing inclusive policies.




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What Should Teachers Need to Do to Transfer Their License to a New State?

Just 16 states require incoming teachers to provide evidence of successful prior job performance, a National Council on Teacher Quality analysis found.




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The Nation's Top Teachers on Self-Care, Student Voice, and What They Would Say to Trump

The four finalists for National Teacher of the Year say their fellow teachers are sharing their stories and their students' stories more than ever, and it's time for policymakers to listen.




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Here's How Many Teaching Jobs Could Be Lost in Each State in a COVID-19 Recession

There could be an 8.4 percent reduction in the U.S. teaching corps, and some states could see reductions as large as 20 percent, according to a new analysis by the Learning Policy Institute.




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Still Mostly White and Female: New Federal Data on the Teaching Profession

Here are five takeaways on the teaching profession from the newly released 2017-18 National Teacher and Principal Survey.




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Plan for new academic building at Penn State Harrisburg advances 

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal for the construction of an Academic Learning Center at Penn State Harrisburg.




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Plan advances for additions, renovation to Sackett Building 

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal on Nov. 7 for renovations and additions to Sackett Building, which borders the southwest edge of Pattee Mall on the University Park campus. 




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Proposal for new classroom building at University Park advances

The Penn State Board of Trustees’ Finance and Investment Committee advanced a plan on Nov. 7 to construct a new classroom building at the University Park campus.  




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Three Penn State choirs to present fall concerts on Nov. 17

The Penn State School of Music will present three choir concerts on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the Recital Hall on the University Park campus. Featuring world premieres, folk traditions and themes of community and aspiration, these concerts will make for a lovely Sunday afternoon of music for audiences of all ages. 




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Penn State DuBois to welcome Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers on Nov. 12

The Penn State DuBois Office of Student Engagement will welcome students and members of the public to Hiller Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers visit campus.




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Veterans Day message, events for the Penn State community

On Veterans Day, President Bendapudi shares a message with the University community. Today's events include Penn State's annual Military Appreciation Breakfast and Veterans Day Ceremony. 




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Penn State Global hosts Day of Service, leadup to sustainability conference

On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses – Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley and University Park – participated in four service experiences, which conclude with the Global Sustainable Action Conference on Nov. 16-17.




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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Nov. 11

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   




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Penn State enrollment remains steady in 2024

Penn State remains one of the largest public universities in the United States with 87,995 students enrolled across the University’s campuses in fall 2024, according to the annual enrollment snapshot released today (Nov. 11).




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Upcoming events supporting graduate student success, Nov. 13-19

Whether you are interested in a STEM workshop on finding or requesting standards or you’d like to learn about how to assess company culture during the job hunt, graduate students can find events for those topics and more between Nov. 13-19 designed to support their success at Penn State.




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Penn State joins dozens of higher ed institutions for 2024 Opportunity Institute

Working remotely and from in-person sites at the Harrisburg and University Park campuses, teams spent three focused days in June attending workshops and webinars, collaborating with coaches and each other, as they worked on their projects related to student success and providing opportunities for students in the higher education space.




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Penn State welcomes new cohort of Emerging Academic Leaders for fall 2024

Penn State has announced the selection of 23 faculty members for the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program for fall 2024. This initiative highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional potential for academic leadership and innovation within their fields.




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Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College

Rick Brazier, senior associate dean for faculty and research in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, has been named dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College. Brazier served as interim dean of the University College since February 2022 and will begin the permanent appointment on Sept. 2, 2024.




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Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and Westmoreland County Community College, building upon a long-standing relationship, have entered into a new articulation agreement designed to enhance educational opportunities and improve the rate at which students obtain undergraduate degrees in Pennsylvania.




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Events continue in October celebrating 2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month

Events continue through October as Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's overall theme is “Unidos en la Diversidad: Celebrating our Roots and Honoring our Heritage."




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Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.




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Free winter, car seat safety checks offered to Scranton students, employees Oct. 1

Kost Tire and Auto Service has partnered with Penn State Scranton to offer campus students, faculty and staff free winter safety checks of their vehicles during a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In addition, representatives from State Farm Insurance will be offering car seat safety checks.




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Nursing job fair scheduled for Oct. 14 at Penn State Scranton

Penn State Scranton is set to host a job fair for students in its nursing degree program from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in the Nursing Suite's lobby. The event aims to connect nursing students with local healthcare recruiters from major health systems.




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Penn State Scranton ribbon cutting celebrates Library, Nursing Suite renovations

Penn State Scranton held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated Library Building and Nursing Suite on Wednesday, Oct. 2.




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New honor society established for first-generation students at Scranton

Penn State Scranton has announced the establishment of the Lambda Omicron Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national organization dedicated to recognizing the achievements of first-generation college students.




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Penn State Scranton professor receives NSF grant to study white dwarf stars

Agnes Kim, associate professor of physics at Penn State Scranton, has received a National Science Foundation grant aimed at enhancing the understanding of white dwarf stars.




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Corporate Comm students partner with Valhalla Veterans Services for 'Fall Ball'

This semester, students in Penn State Scranton’s Corporate Communication "External Communication" class are collaborating with Valhalla Veterans Services to promote, raise funds and plan the organization's annual Fall Ball, which supports local veterans and first responders.




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Penn State Berks holds 'People, Place, and Things' exhibition

Penn State Berks will present “People, Place, and Things,” a campus-wide exhibition that showcases artists with ties to eastern Pennsylvania whose work engages ideas of place-making and regional identity. The exhibition will open Nov. 21 and run through Feb. 26. The opening reception will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Perkins Student Center Lobby. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

 




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Office of Digital Learning creates platform to simplify website content creation

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.




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Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate

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.




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Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events, Nov. 18-22

Penn State Berks will host a variety of events during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, set for Monday, Nov. 18, to Friday, Nov. 22. Events are sponsored by the college’s Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development Center and the Berks LaunchBox in downtown Reading.




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Curran McCready named to Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board

Penn State Smeal College of Business alumnus Curran McCready was recently appointed to the college’s Finance Advisory Board.




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Penn State Sustainable Labs Program kicks off third year with cohort of 21 labs

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. 




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Aerospace engineering graduate students awarded Department of Defense fellowship

Five Penn State aerospace engineering graduate students, including two brothers, were selected for the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship-for-Service Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Defense.




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Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn

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.




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Penn State Great Valley launches streamlined 33-credit MBA

Penn State Great Valley is offering a streamlined 33-credit MBA with highly flexible delivery and the opportunity to specialize by earning up to three graduate certificates as part of the program.




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Penn State to celebrate 10th year of GivingTuesday

Marking a decade of doing good, Penn State is preparing to launch its 10th GivingTuesday event this fall. Honoring the University’s founding year, the event will begin early on Dec. 2 at 18:55 on the 24-hour clock — 6:55 p.m. EST — and conclude at midnight on Dec. 3.