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Possible correlation shown between TMI nuclear accident and thyroid cancers
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HERSHEY — Penn State College of Medicine researchers have shown, for the first time, a possible correlation between the partial meltdown of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station and thyroid cancers in the counties surrounding the plant. Three Mile Island (TMI), located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, had a partial meltdown accident on March 28,…
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Penn State School of Visual Arts Introduces New Undergraduate Photography Degree
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The Penn State School of Visual Arts will soon roll out a minor in photography, available in fall 2017, and a bachelor of design in professional photography, anticipated for spring 2018.
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Penn State School of Visual Arts introduces new undergraduate photography degree
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State School of Visual Arts will soon roll out a minor in photography, available in fall 2017, and a bachelor of design in professional photography, anticipated for spring 2018. These additions reflect the SoVA photography faculty’s goal to create diverse curricula attractive to a broader group of students throughout the…
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Penn State to begin financial system upgrade
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Early next year, Penn State will launch an enterprise-wide project to replace IBIS, its homegrown financial system, with what it describes as an innovative and comprehensive third-party solution. The new system, expected to roll out in 2020, will enable the university to plan, budget, manage and steward its assets and resources effectively…
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‘Truth Moves’ showcases work of Penn State dance program
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UNIVERSITY PARK — “Truth Moves,” a concert of contemporary dance showcasing the work of the Penn State Dance Program, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, in the Playhouse Theatre. The concert features an eclectic program with five distinct choreographic voices represented by faculty members J. Austin Eyer, Amie…
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EcoPalooza to feature live music, art displays at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Eco Action, Penn State’s oldest environmental club, will host EcoPalooza, in celebration of Earth Day, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, on the HUB lawn. The event will feature live musical performances by Nathan Cutshall, Eric Ian Farmer and LowJack. During Cutshall’s performance, master teacher Erica Kaufman from Lila…
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Penn State experts: Water beats sports drinks for kids
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HERSHEY — Many people associate playing sports with drinking sports drinks — in some cases because it’s what they see the professionals do. Problem is, most recreational athletes don’t play at an intensity or for a duration that would require their hydration to come with extra sugar and salt. “Sports drinks can replenish…
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Penn State libraries discussion, tour to focus on Pulitzer Prize
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State University Libraries will present a “Learn at Lunch” panel discussion on the Pulitzer Prize at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, in the Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, on the University Park campus. Five panelists will focus the hour-long discussion on the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, its centennial celebration and the…
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Peanuts may lead to supple arteries, healthy hearts
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases that can lead to heart attacks and stroke, according to an international team of researchers. In the study, overweight and obese but otherwise healthy men who ate about 3 ounces of peanuts with a high-fat meal had a blunted increase…
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Kind words can buffer acute pain, Penn State researcher says
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ERIE — Unless he is the doctor, there is not much a man can do in a birthing room. He can fetch ice chips or prop pillows behind the mother’s back. He can suggest some Lamaze breathing when contractions intensify. He can stop when she’s had enough of that. He also can also offer…