Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In State College, a gathering to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win led to public disturbances, including damage to a parked car and theft of traffic signs. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State expects to lose approximately $35.2 million due to a Trump administration policy capping indirect costs on NIH-funded research at 15%, potentially impacting the university's ability to conduct extensive research. StateCollege.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro recommends closing Rockview State Prison and other facilities to save costs, with commitments to reassign all 658 staff members and consider community feedback. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women's volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley marked the end of her breast cancer treatment by ringing the bell after a six-month journey, while leading her team to a national championship. Onward State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State men's hockey team has climbed to No. 18 in the USCHO rankings after defeating No. 19 Wisconsin in a road sweep. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State's women's hockey team fell to No. 9 in the USCHO rankings after a series split with Mercyhurst, yet remains well-positioned for the NCAA Tournament as they prepare for their final regular season games against RIT. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men's volleyball team dropped to No. 20 in the AVCA Poll after splitting a series against Harvard and is set to play Saint Francis in an upcoming home-and-home series. Daily Collegian
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Anna Pearl Belinda Performance at Boal City Brewing
Local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, offering an evening of music and celebration.
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Nittany Valley Symphony Family Concert
The Nittany Valley Symphony will present a free family concert featuring classical pieces, designed to be accessible for younger audiences, at the Eisenhower Auditorium.
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Tommy Castro Live at The State Theatre
Renowned electric blues artist Tommy Castro will perform live, showcasing his impassioned vocals and exceptional guitar skills, featuring tracks from his latest album 'Closer To The Bone'.
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Deadline for Master of Science in Nursing Applications at Penn State World Campus
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Penn State World Campus offers an online education focused on leadership in additive manufacturing technologies, with a deadline for applications on March 1, 2025.
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Landowner Liability Seminar for Forest Owners at the Forest Landowners Conference
Brook Duer will present on landowner liability as part of the Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Briefing & Forest Landowners Conference, which provides resources for forest management and stewardship.
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Micah Tyler Musical Performance
Award-winning songwriter Micah Tyler will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing his inspirational music that honors God.
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