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New Kensington family of ‘Nittany Neighbors’ support each other during pandemic

The Nittany Neighbors program created at Penn State New Kensington in response to the coronavirus pandemic is testament to the fact that, as campus director of student affairs Theresa Bonk said, "we are a family, and like any family, we take care of our own."




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New Kensington student-athletes recognized for academic, athletic performance

Penn State New Kensington student-athletes from seven varsity sports teams were recognized virtually for academic and athletic performance during the 2019-20 academic year.




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New Kensington students, faculty celebrated in virtual awards recognition

Penn State New Kensington announced its academic, teaching and extracurricular award winners on May 1, and shared a dedicated, virtual recognition web page, including video messages, photos and award winners.




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Portion of New Kensington city block transformed into innovation corridor

In 2019 alone, Corner LaunchBox had 10 accelerator program graduates, supported five new startups anchored in Pennsylvania, and helped create 20 new jobs. More than 900 individuals utilized the facility for a variety of free and low-cost activities, including the 10-week Corner Opportunity accelerator program, an Idea TestLab, small business and entrepreneurship workshops, free legal clinics, weekly information sessions, and networking events.




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Regional science tournament canceled

The 2020 Northeastern Pennsylvania Science Olympiad, scheduled for March 11 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, was canceled and will not be rescheduled.




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Wilkes-Barre senior to receive Outstanding Adult Learner award

Dylan Fredricey, a senior majoring in rehabilitation and human services, has been chosen as the recipient of the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year award for Penn State Wilkes-Barre.




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'The Vagina Monologues' coming to Penn State Beaver on Feb. 13

Penn State Beaver students will give a special performance of Eve Ensler’s "The Vagina Monologues" at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Penn State Beaver auditorium. The event is open to the public.




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Travelers urged to take precautions during spring break trips

As students begin gearing up for their spring break travels, the University is reminding travelers to take precautions to stay healthy and avoid illnesses.




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Professors to present research during Faculty Speaker Series

Autumn Sabo, assistant professor of biology, and Yi-An Burleson, assistant professor of psychology, will present on their respective areas of research for the Academic Affairs Faculty Speaker Series.




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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

Thank you Marissa Bufalini, Trisha Everhart, Donald Natale, Vickie Clauer, Holly Seidel, Deb Sam and Jill Blonski — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are!




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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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Penn Staters collaborate to donate food, offer support during pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact communities throughout Pennsylvania, Penn State staff members are fighting food insecurity by donating to food banks and organizations across the state.




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How to Check Your Internet Speed

Don't take your ISP's word for it, put your connection to the test. The easiest way is to use Ookla Speedtest, but options abound. Here's how to see if you're getting what you pay for.




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How to Get the Best Cable Modem: Buy or Rent From Your ISP?

You may be able to save money and get faster speeds by buying a cable modem instead of renting one from your ISP. Here's what you need to know.




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How to View Saved Wi-Fi Passwords

Are you connected to Wi-Fi on one device, but need the password to log in on another one? Here's how to find Wi-Fi passwords in Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.




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How to Set Up and Optimize Your Wireless Router for the Best Wi-Fi Performance

Follow these simple steps for configuring your router and wireless network the right way.




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Report: Huawei Will Have Access to the UK's 5G Network

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly announce the news before year's end, in a move that could disrupt relationships between the UK and US government.




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Bernie Sanders: We Need to Break Up Broadband Monopolies

'With no incentive to innovate or invest, these conglomerates charge sky-high internet prices to reap profits from consumers,' the Democratic Presidential candidate said in unveiling his 'high-speed internet access for all plan' on Friday.




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Renato Sanches named Young Player of the Tournament

New European champion Renato Sanches has been chosen above Kingsley Coman and Portugal team-mate Raphael Guerreiro for the SOCAR Young Player of the Tournament award.




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How Fernando Santos plotted Portugal's path to glory

Team reporter Joe Walker has watched Portugal throughout UEFA EURO 2016 and explains how the coach masterminded his side's first triumph at a major tournament.




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The world's media react to the UEFA EURO 2016 final

Portgual's A Bola gave every player ten out of ten, L'Équipe were "devasted" and Cristiano Ronaldo was naturally a focus: we round up the world media reaction to the final.




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Antoine Griezmann named Player of the Tournament

France forward Antoine Griezmann has been named as the UEFA EURO 2016 Player of the Tournament by UEFA's technical observers after finishing with six goals and two assists.




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UEFA EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament revealed

Four Portugal players, three from Germany and two each representing France and Wales have made the official UEFA EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament.




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Fernando Santos's Portugal manifesto

"We have a key word from day one: 'winning'. We are going to keep fighting hard to keep doing that," said Fernando Santos as he prepared for four more years as Portugal coach.




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Dani Ceballos: 'It's time for Spain to be champions'

"This is the moment of truth," says the Spain midfielder ahead of his second U21 EURO final against Germany.




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Under-21 EURO 2019: all you need to know

Two weeks of thrilling football in Italy ended with Spain clinching their fifth Under-21 title.




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Fabián Ruiz named SOCAR Player of the Tournament

Fabián Ruiz has been chosen as the SOCAR Player of the Tournament at the 2019 UEFA Under 21 Championship.




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Official Under 21 Team of the Tournament

Spain and Germany dominate the U21 EURO Team of the Tournament, supplying ten of the 11 players.




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All October's qualifying results

Switzerland, England, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and France extended their 100% starts.




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Six faculty members receive 2020 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2020 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.




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Penn State York connects with each student individually to offer support

Student Wellness Project offers help and support to Penn State York students during time away from campus, and remote learning.




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There's still time to register for virtual summer courses with Penn State York

There’s still an opportunity to take classes this summer with Penn State York. The two six-week summer sessions, offered remotely, give students a chance to get ahead for fall, catch up on classes, or just get started.




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Crisis Group Reaction To Announcement of New Government of National Accord in Libya

Following UN Special Representative for Libya Bernardino León’s announcement of a new Government of National Accord, Joost Hiltermann, Crisis Group’s Middle East and North Africa Program Director, had the following reaction.




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It’s Time to Invest in Peace

As I write this message, Crisis Group experts are working to address urgent challenges ranging from escalating hostilities in Syria to the complex peace process in Colombia to the formation of a transitional government of national unity to calm violence in South Sudan. Our field-centred analysis and advocacy are influencing key players in each of these major conflict-prevention efforts. I ask you to consider making a donation to Crisis Group today, as we approach the end of our fiscal year on 30 June. We need your support now with the demand for our work growing alongside the terrible trend toward more wars, more civilians killed, and more people displaced worldwide.




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Ohio District in Football Rape Case Adds Guards to Schools

A district added unarmed guards to all schools as national uproar over an alleged rape case involving two football players continues to mount.




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USA Swimming CEO Offers Apology to Sexual-Abuse Victims

On Friday, USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus offered a formal apology for not doing more to prevent sexual abuse by coaches.




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Safe Routes to School Program Improves Safety of NYC Students

The city used the federal Safe Routes to School program to improve the safety of children's trips to school.




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Tesla Model 3 Crashes Into Parked Police Car

The Model 3 was on Autopilot and managed to rear-end the police car which had stopped to assist a disabled vehicle and had its emergency lights activated.




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Segway-Ninebot Branches Out Into Seated Electric Scooters, Mopeds

Segway-Ninebot hopes the new vehicles will appeal to urban dwellers. Pricing and launch dates have yet to be announced, but expect more details at CES next month.




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2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE

If you're looking for an economical and fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle for safe, reliable commuting, it's hard to beat the no-frills 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.




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Toyota Is Building the 'World of Tomorrow' at Mt. Fuji

The Japanese company is building the 'Woven City' in 2021, which will be used to test robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment populated by 2000 of its employees and researchers.




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Tesla to Design an 'Original Car' in China

Elon Musk confirms his intention to create a China design and engineering center to compliment the Shanghai Gigafactory.




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New Toyota Cars Can Ignore Drivers Pressing the Accelerator Pedal

The 'accelerator suppression function' is a new safety feature which ignores accelerator pedal input if the car thinks the driver pressed it by mistake.




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2019 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e

If you want a hybrid vehicle that can get you through winter weather, the Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e offers solid value for the price.




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Acer Predator CG437K

While Acer's Predator CG437K aims for the stars with its impressive feature set, this gaming monitor's achievements aren't as lofty as its goals. Some gamers may be willing to sacrifice picture quality for its size, but others should save their money and look at alternatives.




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SideTrak Portable Monitor

The cleverly designed SideTrak Portable Monitor gives you a second screen that can stay attached to your laptop, even while traveling.




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Deals: 32-Inch Monitor, 2TB Seagate Drive, Arlo Pro 2

A popular 32-inch Dell 1080p IPS monitor is back at $150, the 2TB Seagate expansion is only $55, and the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 four-camera kit is just $400.




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Deals: Samsung Monitors, Tablets, Dell XPS 15, Nintendo Switch

Amazon is offering up to 34 percent off Samsung monitors and tablets today. Plus, you can save on the Dell XPS 15 and pre-order Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition.




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The Best Computer Monitors for 2020

The right display will help you make the most of your movies, your games, or your work. Here's everything you need to know when shopping for a new one. Plus, see the best monitors we've tested at a variety of sizes and price levels, backed by hundreds of deep-dive reviews.




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The Best Gaming Monitors for 2020

Elevate your game with a gaming monitor that plays as hard as you do. These are the key things to look for in a gaming display, along with our top-ranked models. We've got deep-dive reviews of the best gaming monitors on the market.