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Pennsylvania could be a lithium goldmine, if the tech catches up
(The Center Square) — The hunt for critical minerals in Pennsylvania is on. A multi-billion-dollar industry is at hand — if innovators can make the technology work and scale up from the lab to the field. With lithium — used in solar energy, batteries, and other electronics — the commonwealth may have an opportunity to salvage the metal from oil and gas wastewater. If it works, Pennsylvania could see an...
Tom Allen didn't 'need to take a job,' but Penn State defensive coordinator was right fit.
INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana football coach Tom Allen went through a unique interview process to land Penn State’s vacant defensive coordinator position. Allen spent two weeks in Happy Valley with PSU’s coaching staff as part of an extended get-to-know-you phase that allowed both parties to see if it was the right fit. “Tom was...
Penn State Football 1-on-1: Jaylen Reed on special safety group, Lion position and defensive changes
INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State defensive back Jaylen Reed met with Lions247 for a 1-on-1 interview on Wednesday morning at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The senior evaluated an impressive situation at safety, his fit at the new "Lion" position and some notable adjustments under new coordinator Tom Allen.
Three Penn State defenders set to play bigger roles: One you should know, two others to remember
INDIANAPOLIS – Jaylen Reed and Dvon J-Thomas are representing the Penn State defense at Big Ten Media Days inside Lucas Oil Stadium this week. The veteran Lions will also play significant roles in new coordinator Tom Allen’s defense. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Penn State alumni aim for regional title against Pitt alumni as Happy Valley Hoopers in The Tournament
How much longer can Happy Valley Hoopers make its stay in The Basketball Tournament last? The group of Penn State alumni has already pulled off a pair of notable victories, including an upset of the top-seeded team in its region. On Wednesday night, the No. 5-seed Hoopers are aiming to...
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi: ‘We’d love to play Penn State if they would play us’: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 24 include Pat Narduzzi's latest wishes for the Pitt-PSU series to return. The post Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi: ‘We’d love to play Penn State if they would play us’: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 38 Winston Yates
The countdown to kickoff for Penn State's August 31 season opener is down to 38 days and in the player spotlight is Nittany Lions walk-on linebacker Winston Yates. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING.
Q&A: If you’re seeing this, is it meant for you?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it’s made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes feel that a higher power is involved. Conspirituality is a belief system...
IST faculty member Aiping Xiong receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Aiping Xiong, associate professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), earned a five-year, $585,818 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for a project titled “Enabling Human Situation Awareness across Physical and Cyber Spaces for Vehicle-to-Everything Communication Security and Driving Safety.”
Bellisario College student marshal appreciates opportunities and what’s next
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As Beatrice Gauthier ponders the question and thinks about the answer, a broad smile starts to emerge. She’s tallying the number of people who’ll be there to support her during commencement exercises at Penn State on Aug. 10, when she’ll serve as student marshal for the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Four-star OT Kevin Brown ready for Penn State visit
Penn State will have a big class of 2026 visitors for its "Lasch Bash" recruiting event on July 27. In-state, four-star offensive tackle Kevin Brown plans to be in Happy Valley on Saturday and will look to continue to build a bond with the Nittany Lions' coaching staff. Brown has...
Pa. Turnpike is eliminating toll plazas soon. What you need to know
In the not too distant future, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to pay their tolls without having to slow down or battle traffic at toll plazas. A series of gantries over the highway will take care of that. Beginning Jan. 5, the turnpike’s open road tolling system will go into effect in the eastern part of the state, including the section that passes through the Lehigh Valley. ...
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