News / Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center

August 31, 2022

Penn State mourns loss of philanthropist and alumna Edna Bennett Pierce

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August 19, 2022

Apply now: Funding available through the PRC's Early Career Diversity Research Award

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August 04, 2022

The media and the myth of the unharmed child

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August 02, 2022

Set earlier bedtime to prepare your child for kindergarten, study says

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July 26, 2022

Penn State funds a five-year study of the health and well-being of its students

Findings to inform ‘efficient, tailored supports’ for students UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of college students nationwide, according to recent studies. To better serve its own students, Penn State recently funded a five-year study to gain further insight into its students’ mental health status and needs.