Good morning, State College.

By A Thread closed its South Atherton shop in June and will reopen early September at 210 S.

Allen St. in downtown; the new space formerly housed Custom Shoe Repair.

Penn State researchers found rising energy prices slow states' outputs while spurring investments in efficient equipment that offset 2%-5% of losses over time (about 14 years).

The study suggests that well-timed policies can boost these long-term benefits.

Professor Rebecca Krisher (head of the Department of Animal Science at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences) was named president of the Society for the Study of Reproduction effective July 22; she is the third Penn Stater to hold the role and lead the global society.

The 19th BOSS program for high school seniors provided a two-week residential experience at Penn State’s University Park campus earlier this summer, offering classes, leadership activities and a corporate visit to EY’s Philadelphia office.

It welcomed participants from 12+1 states and featured a case competition and business and cultural events.

Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved the 2027-28 budget and tuition rates at a meeting on July 16-17 in Williamsport; the package keeps in-state tuition frozen for Commonwealth Campuses and allocates a 3% pool for merit-based salary increases.

Researchers at Penn State are studying anaerobic digesters that convert manure into biogas and organic fertilizer—technology that could reduce emissions and boost farm income.

A new tool lets farmers calculate renewable energy production and nutrient recycling benefits for cleaner local operations.

On Friday, July 17, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved a $210,000 bonus for President Bendapudi at Penn College in Williamsport based on her September 2025 contract that awards a 15% bonus for meeting performance goals while reinforcing stable leadership amid budget challenges.

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute hosted Community-Driven Research Day, where 87 local leaders, health providers and researchers from Berks, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties showcased grassroots innovations like tailgate medicine and mobile HPV self-screening.

The event advanced partnerships to address rural health challenges.

Penn State experts explained that medical cannabis's move to Schedule III now eases research and tax burdens for dispensaries while permitting faster FDA reviews for psychedelic therapies and GLP-1 medications — though safety reviews and proper support remain essential.

The Q&A outlines updated drug approval processes affecting treatment and research.

PIAA announced on Wednesday that five state championship events for high school spring sports will remain in Centre County through 2030, with Penn State hosting baseball, softball, boys’ volleyball and lacrosse championships while Shippensburg University and Hershey Racquet Club will host track and tennis as part of the annual festival.