Penn State students remain concerned that the university may close some branch campuses, including those in western Pennsylvania.

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Nearly a year after Pennsylvania State University announced plans to cut $94 million from its budget, beginning in July of this year, Penn State Behrend has confirmed the elimination of eight teaching positions. None of the eight will be asked to leave immediately.

A state council heard testimony about linking more than $550 million in annual funding to graduation rates and other academic metrics.

The information is being collected through March 15 to help the Game Commission trap them for ongoing projects.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Among other things, visitors to the webpage are asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen.

Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism.

BOTTOM LINE: Penn State faces No. 14 Maryland after Moriah Murray scored 21 points in Penn State's 77-73 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Lady Lions are 7-5 in home games. Penn State is 6-10 against opponents over .500.

Downtown DuBois Inc. will partner with Penn State DuBois Campus and PSU’s Sustainable Communities Collaborative (main campus) for Market Research on Skilled Games to address emerging concerns by

Penn State women’s basketball is set to host no. 14/14 Maryland in its second Return to Rec game on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Lady Lions return to their former home for the second time in back-to-back years after not hosting a contest in Rec Hall since 1996 when they made their permanent

A new pilot project focused on improving care for pregnant women and babies is coming to Clinton County. A “baby shower” event was held Tuesday afternoon at the State Health Center in Lock Haven to inform the public about the new initiative.