READING, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNStalk) -- Alvernia University issued the following news: Alvernia University celebrates more than 600 students in the Class of 2023 with a pair of commencement ceremonies in front of family and friends at the university's stadium. "For President Loyack and me personally, this is a very special day. Four years ago, we welcomed many of you, both students and guests alike, to our university at our Opening Convocation," said President-Elect, Dr. Glynis A. Fitzgeral  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 14 (TNStalk) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: On Sunday, May 14, Carnegie Mellon University held its 125th Commencement ceremony in Gesling Stadium on the Pittsburgh campus. A total of 6,933 degrees were conferred, including 378 doctoral, 4,809 master's and 1,746 bachelor's. After the formal procession, Rev. Mike Holohan, chair of the Council of Religious Advisors and pastor for The Commonwealth of Oakland, gave the invocation, followed by   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 (TNStalk) -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: On Saturday, May 13, at the historic Field Concert Hall, Curtis awarded degrees, diplomas, certificates, and special prizes to the 48 graduates of the class of 2023. Graduates received their diplomas and enjoyed the festivities with family and friends, alongside their fellow students. President Diaz presided over the ceremony, and speakers, including award-winning conductor Osmo Vanska and grad  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSper) -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: Several attorneys from national law firm Eckert Seamans' Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg offices have been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent are named as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reut  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNStalk) -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: In collaboration with East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), business representatives of Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon Counties met at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions for the 10th annual Economic Outlook Summit on May 19, 2023. The theme for this year's Summit was "Celebrating the Economic Transformation of the Poconos." The program featured a keynote address by Ri  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 20 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 5, Issue 20): This week, in recognition of National Police Week, we launched a new Thin Line Tribute series called Sunshine Salute. The series focuses on out-of-state law enforcement officers who moved here to be a Florida hero. To launch this new series, I stopped by the St. Petersburg College Southeastern Public Safety Institute to meet new recruits working toward their Florida eq  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSsel) -- King's College issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: King's College today recognizes the 465 graduates who will receive their bachelor's and master's degrees during its 74th annual Commencement at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. This year's speaker, Tracey Selingo, founder and CEO of Fork Over Love, will deliver remarks to the graduating class and receive an honorary degree. Additional remarks and prayers will be offered by Thom  more

MONACA, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Carey McDougall, chief academic officer at Penn State Beaver, has been named the campus' interim chancellor, effective July 1. McDougall succeeds Chancellor Jenifer Cushman, who recently was named president of the University of Maine at Augusta. Cushman will be with Penn State until June 30. A national search will be conducted to find a permanent chancellor for Penn State Beaver. "I am honored an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: Attorney General Henry today announced a settlement with New York-based Fluent, LLC and its subsidiaries, for their role in allegedly causing millions of unwanted telemarketing calls to be placed to Pennsylvania residents. Through promotional offers in which gift cards to popular retailers such as Amazon or Walmart were offered as incentives, Fluent and its subsid  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 16, 2023: Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Executive Deputy Secretary Angela Fitterer today congratulated Pennsylvania's Migrant Education Program (MEP) students for earning a high school diploma or Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma during the 2023 Migrant Education Program Graduation Ceremony. This year's celebration was held at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community Col  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Shank's Extracts LLC - a specialty ingredient, flavors and botanical extracts company - will expand operations at its East Hempfield Township headquarters in Lancaster County and invest $30.5 million into the project, creating at least 83 new jobs, and retaining 234 statewide jobs within the next three years. As part of its expansion, Sh  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: With the perfect backdrop of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century. "This week, we are recognizing the role which law enforcement plays in our lives and communities, and today's PSP is called on to do so much more, especially with   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury's Contracts e-Library has surpassed 500,000 entries. Items available on the Contracts e-Library include state government contracts, purchase orders and amendments. All entries are available to review anytime, allowing Pennsylvanians the opportunity to see how their tax dollars are being spent. "Public confidence in state government depends on t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and McKean County Commissioners announced today that nearly $17,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to McKean County. "I was excited to work with McKean County to return these funds. Since taking office, I've visited Bradford, Smethport and Eldred, and I know that the residents of McKean County work hard and want to know that every taxpayer dollar is be  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSsel) -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: Commencement has arrived at Swarthmore. The weekend events will mark the culmination of four years of exploration and growth for seniors, spirited instruction from and collaboration with faculty, and multifaceted support from staff from across the campus. Before final touches are made and regalia is adorned, let's examine Swarthmore's Commencement -- its 151st -- by the numbers. * 396: Graduating senio  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: This week, Governor Josh Shapiro highlighted his plans to ensure that Pennsylvania students have access to mental health resources in schools during a visit to Hempfield Area High School in Westmoreland County where he met with students, counselors, and teachers to hear about their experiences. The Governor's budget proposal includes $500 million over the next five years so  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 19 (TNStalk) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Lance Collins, vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, delivered the commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science's 2023 Doctoral Ceremony on May 11. UPenn Engineering graduates, family, and friends were on hand for the celebration held in Philadelphia. "Thank you, Dean [Vijay] Kumar ... and to the 2023 graduates of Penn En  more