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New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stage
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Providing continuing education and workforce development opportunities for learners of all ages is more than just a job for Audree Chase, Penn State Lehigh Valley’s director of continuing education and workforce development. “It’s an area I feel passionate about,” Chase said. Learning doesn’t — or shouldn’t — stop the moment students receive a diploma and turn their tassels. In fact, Penn State Lehigh Valley believes education is an ongoing process.
Lehigh Valley psych major partakes in research scholar program at health network
CENTER VALLEY, Pa — A curiosity for healthcare administration and research inspired senior Mia Mancebo to apply for the Research Scholar Program with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) part of Jefferson Health, this summer. During her 8-week internship with the Department of Medicine, Mancebo is leading a file digitalization project before starting her senior year at Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Students learn about origins of organized crime during three-week course in Italy
More than 30 Penn State students from the University Park and Lehigh Valley campuses participated in the three-week summer course CRIM225N: Organized Crime in Film and Society. The group traveled to Italy and visited the cities of Palermo and Rome, where they learned about the origin and enduring legacy of organized crime. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Penn State students had the unique opportunity to travel abroad this summer and learn firsthand about the history and evolution of organized crime in Italy.
Lehigh Valley art collection joins College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Penn State Lehigh Valley’s historic art collection is the newest addition to the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture's digital archives, a platform designed to preserve and provide access to collections from visual centers across Penn State.
Visualizing economics fuels Lehigh Valley research initiative
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Students enrolled in ECON104: Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy were tasked with creating a piece of artwork that reflects an economic principle. The assignment titled, “Visualizing Macroeconomics Through Art,” pillars a greater research endeavor that analyzes how visual media enhances classroom learning, according to Subhadra Ganguli, assistant professor of business at Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Penn State Lehigh Valley Announces the Spring 2026 Dean’s List
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Undergraduate students whose GPA and credit qualifications fulfilled Penn State Lehigh Valley's dean’s list requirements for the spring 2026 semester are as follows: Allentown: Anthony Abdelahad, George Amari, Jason Amari, Ileanette Antigua Figueroa, Eddy Argothy Collaguazo, Sarah Azar, Jacob Bartholomew, Nathan Bartholomew, Ali-Abbas Bhimji, Ryan Brescia, Yoleiny Castillo Borges, Yorgelis Castillo Borges, Ramy Chaker, Fatima Chehouri, Genesis Cleto, Christopher Cohen,...
Global tech company awards scholarships to Lehigh Valley students
Doug Dopp, a senior director of manufacturing at Broadcom, second from left, presented scholarships to Penn State Lehigh Valley engineering students Sarah Lynn Azar, Julian Diaz and Jacob Rice for the 2026-27 academic year. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — For several engineering students, the path to a Penn State degree just became more affordable.
Students partner with local businesses to address challenges around sustainability
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — How can a small business be more sustainable? A group of students and two community partners sought to answer this question during the Common Intellectual Experience (CIE), an initiative that teams Penn State Lehigh Valley students with local small-business owners to help address challenges around sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint.
'Cram Jam' event helps reduces student stress before exams at Lehigh Valley
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – As Penn State Lehigh Valley students geared up for end of semester exams, a new event helped them relax, unwind, and socialize. Cram Jam, a weeklong event fully planned and executed by biobehavioral health (BBH) students in BBH 416: Health and Promotion, was designed to help reduce student stress and promote well-being during a particularly demanding time in the semester.
Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — From investigating the prevalence of Wolbachia infections in arthropods in eastern Pennsylvania to examining personality and cross-group friendships and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence in research and governance, students at Penn State Lehigh Valley presented a wide range of research projects at the campus' Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 9.
Lehigh Valley finance student presented at national research conference
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — For second-year finance major, Anthony Abdel Ahad, having his research accepted by the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) was a “big deal”. The annual undergraduate conference attracts students from across the country and includes a selective proposal review process.
Lehigh Valley student research recognized at national sociology conference
Melanie Villarreal represented Penn State Lehigh Valley at the Eastern Sociological Society conference in Washington D.C. in March. The biobehavioral health student presented her and classmate Jana Elarousy's research, which explored the relationship between dental health and mental health. CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — A career in dentistry is the goal for both fourth-year biobehavioral health (BBH) students, Melanie Villarreal and Jana Elarousy.
New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified
A new massive duck-billed dinosaur species has been discovered in New Mexico. A team of researchers including D. Edward Malinzak, assistant teaching professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, discovered the specimen. Credit: NMMNHS / Sergey Krasovskiy There's a new dinosaur species on the block. An international team, including a biologist from Penn State Lehigh Valley, discovered that a 75-million-year-old fossil classified as a different dinosaur is its own massive, duck-billed species.
Campus Spotlight: Ryan Abramson, director of Strategic Communications
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — When Ryan Abramson joined Penn State Lehigh Valley as director of strategic communications in August, he brought with him more than two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, writing and institutional storytelling. Today, Abramson plays a central role in shaping how the campus highlights its academic strengths, student successes and community impact across the Lehigh Valley, Bucks County and the broader Penn State ecosystem.
Penn State Lehigh Valley announces summer 2024 dean’s list
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Penn State Lehigh Valley recently announced the dean’s list for the summer 2024 semester.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward Older Adults: A Pre/Post-Study
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Do fathers get postnatal depression?
Analysis: postnatal depression may affect approximately 10% of fathers and a lack of research means this is likely underestimated By Mary Maguire and Sinéad McGilloway, Maynooth University It is estimated that approximately one in five mothers in Ireland will experience mental health distress (most commonly depression or anxiety) in the year following the birth of their child, but do fathers also suffer?
Is humanity the last victim of the Gaza conflict?
Senior politicians in Europe and the UK, in their statements on the horrific crisis in Gaza and Israel are rightly condemning the Hamas-led attacks on civilians in Israel. They, however, are silent on the suffering of the people of Gaza from Israel’s military attacks other than to endorse Israel’s ‘right to defend itself’. Of course, Israel has a right to defend itself. That is not at issue here and is a distraction regarding the current conflict in Gaza.
Family Brew Business: Mystic Ways Brewing Co. launching this summer in Perkasie
PERKASIE — Mystic Ways Brewing Co. is one of three original-concept breweries to plant its roots on Walnut Street in Perkasie. Free Will Brewing Co. exploded onto the craft beer scene in 2012, earning tremendous local success and a stellar regional reputation. Mystic Ways Brewing Co. plans to generate the same cult following of Bucks County locals as the newest craft competition, with Perkasie’s Van Lieus Brewing Co. [in the works] not too far behind.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND ABT RELEASE VOLUME ON
Rockville, Md., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Abt Associates have released a book, Lessons from SSA Demonstrations for Disability Policy and Future Research, that summarizes more than 30 years of demonstration projects, which tested new policies. The demonstrations aimed at improving the biggest federal disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and helping the people who rely on them.
INCREASED RISK OF
Rockville, Md., Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Abt Associates, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 compared with healthcare personnel, and their relatively low vaccination rate could lead to disruptions in essential public services, threatening the public's health and safety.
ABT 2021 MISSION IMPACT REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
Rockville, MD, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the pandemic, throughout 2020 and into 2021, Abt Associates has led major studies and implemented complex programs in the U.S. and more than 50 countries to improve the environment, health, economic security, equity and inclusion, and governance for millions of people. Our new 2021 Mission Impact Report shares the results we have achieved through our work, how the company is operated, and how we engage with the communities we serve.
ABT EARNS NEXT-LEVEL EDGE CERTIFICATION, “MOVE”
Rockville, MD, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two years ago, Abt made a commitment to gender equality with the pursuit of EDGE Certification. The three-tiered EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) methodology is considered the global business standard for gender equality. We were awarded the first level, Assess, in 2019. Abt has achieved another milestone by reaching the second level—Move certification – both in the U.S. and on a global level.
ABT ASSOCIATES PROMOTES DR. DANIELLE RENTZ HUNT TO VICE Original
Rockville, Md., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Danielle Rentz Hunt has been promoted to Vice President, Client Account Management, Abt Associates. She has over 20 year of applied public health experience leading epidemiologic and surveillance projects at the international, federal, and state levels. In her new role, she will be responsible for revenue growth, business operations, and business expansion for CDC and adjacent accounts.
Letters: Mail-ballot problems give rise to cynicism about presidential election
I am writing to make readers aware of a situation I encountered while mailing ballots for two recent elections in Orleans Parish. In both elections, the mailing envelope has at the top right-hand corner where you would affix the stamp this information: "extra postage may be required." This information is misleading.
LOVE QUEST at THEATRE JACKSONVILLE - EU Jacksonville Newspaper
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Set in Their Ways
On July 3, both CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News aired segments about the beach-driving controversy on Amelia Island, where two women sunbathers and a turtle nest have been struck by hit-and-run drivers in recent months.
End of the Road - Folio Weekly
For many years, beachgoers and vehicles successfully avoided collision on Amelia Island’s coastal sands, where they are allowed to comingle in designated locales. This spring, the number of beach ‘safety days’ tumbled in alarming succession. Not one but two sunbathers, both women, were seriously injured by vehicles that drove over them, then took off. The first incident occurred in April; the second, fewer than 30 days later, in May.
Is Cord Byrd an Air Force Veteran—or an Air Farce Veteran?
Everyone’s first reaction is incredulity. How could state Rep. Cord Byrd claim to have served in the U.S. military when his service was limited to one freshman year of college at the Air Force Academy in Colorado almost 30 years ago? For one year, the time from 1989 to 1990, Byrd attended the prestigious military school under a pledge to serve his country as an Air Force officer upon graduation.
Coyotes Target Pets in Historic Fernandina Beach
In Fernandina Beach, the growing presence of coyotes, a formidable, wily and nocturnal predator that hunts in the dusky and dark hours, often targeting cats and small dogs, has pet owners on alert. People living on and around South Seventh Street, near the downtown business district, said two friendly neighborhood felines were snatched by coyotes searching for dinner in June.
Maguire: You can't explain away bad behavior by 'We go to church!'
Firstly, for those unfamiliar with the story, Gardner, at age 29, a married employee of North Dakota State University and the father of two children, was spotted by security and police wandering around campus with his pants down, "peeping" into the windows of an all-female dorm. He was convicted, had fines to pay and received probation.
Read All About It-If You Can Find It
The news, by some standards, is an ugly business. In Fernandina Beach, where the historic city center fosters turn-of-the-last-century styling through strict development codes, city leaders determined that news racks and boxes, made of several varieties of metals and brightly colored plastic, upset genteel design sensibilities and purged more than half the boxes from local streets.
31 Weird, Creepy, Awesome, Interesting Things that We Love Right Now ... Well, Mostly
For 31 years, it has been our privilege to serve first the urban core of Duval, then the whole county, then, gradually, to expand into St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties and, most recently, cross the border into Georgia to share that sweet 'n' tangy Folio Weekly love with the fine folks of Camden County. Over the years, in our role as the region's alternative voice, we've shown up for the area's best, worst and most WTAF moments.
Demotion Bonus
Workplace inequity is a reality. While employers pay women, on average, 80 cents for every dollar they pay a man, don't expect to read about the gender-based pay gap in the employee handbook. To preserve the idea of a fair workplace, companies guard salaries, raises and bonuses. Who gets them and how much they receive is protected information, though equal pay for equal work will be the official line.
Bill sows seeds of discord between Nassau County and Rayonier
A dispute between Nassau County and Rayonier, the largest local property owner, over a land use agreement within a 24,000-acre development site known as the East Nassau Community Planning Area, which stretches from A1A in Yulee to the state line, is being waged in Tallahassee, where lawmakers decided Tuesday to give round one to the local government with a decision by the Appropriations Committee to strike language from proposed legislation that officials maintained would have shifted the...
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