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Penn State Harrisburg recognizes spring 2020 student marshals

Penn State Harrisburg has selected six graduates to represent each academic school and graduate studies as student marshals for spring 2020.




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Brother ADS-1250W Wireless Compact Color Desktop Scanner

The Brother ADS-1250W is a fast and accurate, no-nonsense portable document scanner for the small-business traveler.




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Readers' Choice Awards 2019: Printers

If you want new printer, there's only one manufacturer to consider—the same printer maker PCMag readers have rated the very best for more than a decade.




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Business Choice Awards 2019: Printers

Brother International has long dominated PCMag's Business Choice Awards for printers, but this year it's joined by another top contender.




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The Best Inkjet Printers for 2020

Inkjet printers can produce outstanding photos, crisp multi-page office documents, and everything in between. Find your ideal inkjet with these handy shopping tips and our top-rated reviews.




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The Best Scanners for 2020

Whether you need to scan stacks of family photos, scores of documents, or even just the occasional business card, there's a scanner designed for the task. Here's how to shop for the right one.




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Nebraska Approves Performance Pay, K-12 Funding Boost

Teacher performance pay may soon be coming to the Cornhusker State.




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Abington offers 200+ online summer courses

Catch up or get ahead on credits by taking online courses at Penn State Abington this summer. Three sessions are offered and class sizes are small.




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England to host UEFA Women's EURO 2021

England has been selected to host the 16-team UEFA Women's EURO 2021.




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UEFA Women's EURO 2021 tickets

England will host the 16-team UEFA Women's EURO 2021: register for ticket information.




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Women’s EURO 2021 host cities’ workshop

The inaugural Women’s EURO 2021 host cities’ workshop has taken place in host country England – with the aim being to deliver a record-breaking tournament that leaves a legacy for girls’ and women’s football.




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Clayton Christensen: Did He Really Disrupt K-12 Education?

The champion of disruptive innovation in business and education passed away this month. One of Christensen's co-authors of "Disrupting Class," Michael B. Horn, assesses the impact his late colleague had on schools.




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Board committee advances tuition adjustment for summer 2020 semester

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (May 7) advanced a plan to adjust tuition schedules for the summer 2020 semester due to the ongoing financial challenges many students and families are experiencing as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. The measure will go to the full board for a final vote on Friday, May 8.




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Trustees committee approves interim 2020-21 budget

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (May 7) approved a proposed interim budget of approximately $6.8 billion to support University operations. The proposal goes to the full board for consideration on May 8.




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Class of 2024: A virtual 'Welcome to the Penn State Community'

"With unparalleled technology support, digital and curriculum innovation, a flexible structure including our Commonwealth and University Park campuses, effective outreach programming, and a wide array of top-ranked academic programs, Penn State is uniquely prepared for the arrival of the Class of 2024," wrote President Eric J. Barron in a message inviting accepted students to attend a four-part virtual series titled "Welcome to the Penn State Community."




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2020 Board of Trustees election results announced

Six trustees were elected or appointed to serve on the Penn State Board of Trustees today (May 8).




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Firefox 72 to Block 'Fingerprinters' by Default

Fingerprinters collect information about the device you're accessing the internet on and attempt to build up a profile of the device.




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The Best Cheap Web Hosting Services for 2020

Web hosting doesn't need to be expensive. In fact, it can be extremely low cost. If you want solid hosting that won't drain your bank account, these are the 10 best cheap web hosting services that we've reviewed.




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Microsoft to Go 'Carbon Negative' by 2030 to Combat Climate Change

Microsoft originally sought to become a 'carbon neutral' company, meaning it could generate carbon emissions as long as it offset them through other means, but "in short, neutral is not enough to address the world's needs," says Microsoft President Brad Smith.




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Huawei Sues Verizon Over 12 Patent Violations

Verizon reportedly used Huawei technology in computer networking, download security, and video communications, with the Chinese company seeking compensation and royalties.




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The Best Password Managers for 2020

Still using your kid's birthday as your universal password? You're heading toward trouble. With a password manager, you can have a unique and strong password for every secure website. We've evaluated two dozen of the best password managers to help you choose.




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Motorola Razr (2020)

Motorola's gorgeous folding Razr doesn't deliver the performance you expect from a $1,500 phone.




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The Best Phones for 2020

We test and rate hundreds of mobile phones each year. Whether you're looking for Apple, Android, or even a simple feature phone, these are our top picks for a variety of budgets across the major US wireless carriers.




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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

The Galaxy S20 Ultra has the potential to become the best phone you can buy, but it's not worth $1,400 until Samsung fixes some bugs.




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Samsung Galaxy S20

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the most manageable of the S20 lineup in terms of size and price, but it may get left behind with future 5G upgrades.




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College of IST announces spring 2020 student marshals

The College of Information Sciences and Technology will honor two graduates as student marshals at spring 2020 commencement. Genesis DuBon (information sciences and technology, security and risk analysis) will represent the college as student marshal, and Brett Sigoda (information sciences and technology) will serve as ROTC student marshal during the virtual commencement ceremony on May 9.




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Barry, Spearly receive 2020 Excellence in Advising Award

Elaine Barry, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus, and Janet Spearly, director of academic advising in the Smeal College of Business, have been selected to receive the 2020 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award.




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Penn State Fayette 2020 Student Excellence Awards

Kaylee Aaron has been awarded the 2020 Student Excellence Award by Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, for her undergraduate research, “Need for Status: An Evolutionary Explanation for Mental Health Issues from Social Media Use.”




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Ten student teams compete for $25,000 prize pool in the Nittany AI Challenge

Ten student teams will be funded to use AI for Good to build and submit a minimum viable product in the Nittany AI Challenge for a chance to compete for a portion of a $25,000 prize pool. Students were invited to submit their ideas to improve the world by providing solutions for problems within the areas of education, health, humanitarian challenges, sustainability and climate change.




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Facebook Live concert to benefit United Way's 28 partner agencies set April 24

The Centre County United Way will host #LIVEUNITEDLive, a Facebook Live concert featuring 25 performers with Centre County or Penn State connections, beginning at 6 p.m. April 24 as a fundraiser for 28 nonprofit human service organizations.




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Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight Plus (2019)

Barnes & Noble's Nook GlowLight Plus ebook reader has great hardware for the price, but its software and services are limited and buggy.




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Amazon Launching New Kindle Oasis eReader July 24

Starting at $249.99, it's pricey, but the previous generation is a PCMag Editors' Choice product, and this new model promises to be even better.




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Amazon Kindle (2019)

The latest low-cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers.




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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018)

The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite offers more for your money than any other ebook reader on the market.




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Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019)

The 2019 edition of the slim, waterproof Amazon Kindle Oasis adds a warmth-adjustable backlight for less eye strain, thought most people will be just fine spending nearly half the price on the Paperwhite.




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Kobo Libra H2O

The Kobo Libra H2O sets the bar for non-Amazon ebook readers with flexible format support and a terrific form factor.




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The Best eReaders for 2020

Whether you're considering joining the digital book revolution, or just want a new device to replace an older one, here are the best ebook readers on the market today.




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Timeline: Events leading up to the arrest of 2 men for murder of Ahmaud Arbery

After two prosecutors recused themselves from investigating Ahmaud Arbery's death, Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested.




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Smeal spring 2020 finance marshal excels even with student-athlete demands

Siena Salvaggio, who will graduate Saturday with a 4.0 GPA in finance and a minor in economics, has been named Smeal’s spring 2020 finance student marshal.




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Smeal spring 2020 accounting marshal's freshman course inspired choice of major

Cecelia Minnick, who will graduate this Saturday with a 3.98 GPA in accounting and minors in information systems management and legal environment of business, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 accounting student marshal.




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Common-Core Testing 2.0: Get Updated in 7 Questions

The PARCC and Smarter Balanced assessments have evolved since they were launched in 2015. Here's a guide to understanding them now.




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Third Circuit Chief Judge to deliver 2020 Penn State Law commencement address

D. Brooks Smith, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, will deliver the Penn State Law in University Park 2020 commencement address on May 16 in Eisenhower Auditorium.




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Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia earns 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award

Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and clinical professor of law at Penn State Law at University Park, is the recipient of the 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award.




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Penn State Law in University Park announces spring 2020 grading policy changes

Penn State Law in University Park will have a mandatory credit/no-credit grading system for the spring 2020 semester in order to be supportive of students during the novel coronavirus public health crisis.




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Penn State Law librarian elected 2021 chair of national law library organization

Rebecca Mattson, head of faculty and research services for the H. Laddie Montague Jr. Law Library, Penn State University Libraries, and professor of legal research at Penn State Law at University Park, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of the Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.




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Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces 2020 Public Poetry Project selections

Selected poems of Rachelle Bowser, Rachel Mennies, Erin Murphy and Eleanor Stanford have been chosen to represent the Pennsylvania Center for the Book’s 2020 Public Poetry Project, with poetry interpreted into art posters for the annual event.




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Deb and Stan Latta named 2020 Distinguished Service Award recipients

For their longstanding support of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Penn State community, Deb and Stan Latta have been named the center’s 2020 Distinguished Service Award recipients.




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Travis Dandro's 'King of King Court' wins 2020 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

"King of King Court" by Travis Dandro, published by Drawn & Quarterly, has won the 2020 Lynd Ward Prize for Graphic Novel of the Year. Penn State University Libraries sponsors the juried award and its administrator, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book.




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Debra Roach honored with 2020 Hendrick Award for service to adult learners

Debra Roach, director of workforce development and continuing education at Penn State Beaver, has been honored with the 2020 Shirley Hendrick Award, presented by the Penn State Commission for Adult Learners for service to adult learners.




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SpaceX's Satellite Internet Plans for Mid-2020 Launch in the US

The company's goal is to launch six to eight additional batches of satellites over the next months so that the broadband service has sufficient coverage for the US market.