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Three alumni were recognized by Penn State’s Fox Graduate School Alumni Society for achievements spanning public health research, sustainable development leadership, and engineering education innovation. The honorees include Ashley Kuzmik (Early Career), Maya E. Nehme (Outstanding Service), and David W. Mazyck (Lifetime Achievement). Their work reflects ongoing commitments highlighted by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences honored alumna Maya Nehme for advancing reforestation efforts in Lebanon. Her work helped inspire an international agriculture degree program now serving dozens each year. Leaders say she exemplifies global impact built on local academic foundations.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital’s podiatry team received second place at a major national conference for their research on popliteal nerve blocks using ultrasound guidance. The achievement highlights both innovation in perioperative pain management and continued dedication to advancing foot and ankle care.

Three Penn State College of Medicine doctoral candidates have been honored with this year’s Alumni Association Dissertation Award recognizing outstanding academic achievement. Their research covers advances in cancer therapy targets, early cancer detection using genomics tools, and prevention strategies for diabetic retinopathy.

A new report from NFIB highlights how making permanent a key federal tax deduction will benefit over one million small businesses in Pennsylvania. The change is projected to boost job creation and economic growth statewide while offering long-term financial certainty for local entrepreneurs.

Temple University has received $1.5 million in federal funding announced by Rep. Brendan F. Boyle for its Philadelphia Healthy and Safe Schools (PHASeS) initiative supporting student well-being in North Philadelphia public schools through behavioral health services.

Two researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have been named to the 2026 TIME100 list after pioneering patient-tailored CRISPR gene editing therapy. Their work marks progress toward new treatments for rare diseases previously considered untreatable.

Dr. Jay Simhan appeared in a collaborative segment by 6abc and Temple Health discussing erectile dysfunction and its link with diabetes. The conversation aimed to educate viewers about how chronic conditions can impact men’s health.

Temple Women & Families Hospital recognized state lawmakers for helping secure major funding for facility upgrades. The event also introduced a new Community Care Kiosk offering free essentials for women and families.

Dr. Kun He Lee shared expert insights with Popular Mechanics about hemispatial neglect following stroke. The neurological disorder can cause people to ignore half their world or body due to brain changes.