This week's top stories from across Penn State:
ANTIHAZING LAW: Penn State leaders are pleased that today the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law was signed into Pennsylvania law, signaling an important step toward adopting critical legislation in support of student safety and well-being across the Commonwealth.
MACHINE LEARNING GRANT: The five-year, $9.98 million grant will allow members of the multi-institution, multidisciplinary center to develop a rigorous understanding of the security risks of the use of machine learning and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
NEVER TOO LATE: Sixteen years after starting her Penn State journey as an adult learner, Ruth Herstek has been recognized as an award-winning academic adviser.
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE: In recent months, a sharp increase of reported HFMD cases has been documented at college campuses across the eastern United States. While a significant outbreak has not yet impacted Penn State, students are encouraged to recognize the symptoms and be mindful of prevention methods.
RESOURCES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS: University officials are continuing to reach out to students and employees who are from the areas impacted by recent natural disasters — such as Hurricanes Florence and Michael in the U.S., Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines and Hong Kong, and the Oct. 13 earthquake in Indonesia — and offering to connect them to Penn State’s student support services.