AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHigher Education: Penn State has proposed eliminating 47 undergraduate degree programs after a review, citing low demand; they enroll about 1.1% of its undergraduates, and faculty review is still pending. Life Sciences: GSK plans an $800 million expansion in Montgomery County, with more than 300 jobs. Merck is investing $2.9 billion in its Montgomery County operations, including a $550 million research facility using robotics and AI. Pennsylvania Research: Penn State acousticians used a replica to model the Liberty Bell’s long-silent sound, finding its tones closer to a well-tuned bell than expected. Public Health: The CDC is sending a disease detective to help Pennsylvania respond to its measles outbreak. Environment: A new report found PFAS in more than 90% of tested waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; meanwhile, acid mine drainage has left a stretch of the Tioga River nearly devoid of aquatic life.
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