Weekly Wrap: Greek-life reform; Heritage turkey research; Opioid course

A look back at the top stories for the week of Jan. 28

The Penn State bench showed their appreciation as the Nittany Lions stretched their lead over Rutgers on Jan. 27 at the Bryce Jordan Center. A capacity crowd enjoyed a 60-43 Penn State win at the annual THON Hoops Game. Proceeds from all student tickets sold for the game go to THON and Four Diamonds. Credit: Maddy Pryor / Penn State. Creative Commons

This week's top stories from across Penn State: 

GREEK LIFE CHANGES: Feb. 4 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Timothy Piazza. The University continues to mourn his tragic passing. In the immediate aftermath, it became clear wholesale changes were needed to create a sustainable Greek system. We resolve to turn the pain and anguish radiating through our community into decisive reform.

HERITAGE TURKEY: To meet increasing consumer demand for heritage-breed turkeys to be the centerpiece of holiday and other meals, researchers in the College of Agricultural Sciences are studying methods producers can use to raise the historical birds.

COMBATING RAPE CULTURE: After a successful audition in November, Shreyash Manak Bohara has been invited to deliver a TEDxPSU talk in February about how males can help combat rape culture.

OPIOID CLASS: Penn State Harrisburg faculty are finding unique ways to educate students on how they can be a part of battling the opioid epidemic. Weston Kensinger is helping by providing tools to graduate students to make a positive difference. He hopes the students in his colloquium class — mostly working professionals — will take their newfound knowledge to the wider community.

NEW ONLINE PROGRAM: Penn State World Campus is offering a new master of professional studies in criminal justice policy and administration.

EXPANDED ANALYTICS: Penn State has expanded its online graduate program in data analytics with a new option of study in marketing analytics.

Last Updated February 7, 2018