Penn State Health

Penn Medicine is expanding its presence in Delaware with plans to open new surgery centers. The announcement, reported by the Delaware Business Times, signals the health system's continued push into the state's healthcare market, adding outpatient surgical capacity for Delaware residents who often travel to Philadelphia for care.

Students at Pennsylvania State University have won an award for a project that connects human health and the environment through play. The recognition highlights growing interest in playful, interactive approaches to environmental and public health education, and the university is celebrating the students' achievement.

Penn State's College of Health and Human Development has introduced a new public health major, expanding academic options for students interested in community health, prevention and health policy. The announcement, reported by student outlet Onward State, marks a formal undergraduate pathway in a field that has drawn growing interest since the pandemic. Details on curriculum and enrollment have not yet been widely reported.

Alumni of Pennsylvania State University have made a gift to the university's School of Music intended to promote student wellness. The donation, announced by Penn State, will direct support toward programmes that look after music students' wellbeing, an area of growing attention in conservatory and university music education.

Two educators, Matters and Grigsby, have been recognized by Penn State Health for Exceptional Moments in Teaching, an award that highlights faculty members who have made a notable impact on students' learning experiences. The recognition celebrates their contributions to medical education and mentorship within the institution.