UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Each year, Penn State honors several undergraduate students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2024 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.  This year's Student Awards Recognition Ceremony will take place Sun  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: * * * Key Highlights * Ansys simulation solutions set to supercharge the Mars packaging development process with potential to cut development time by up to 40% * Mars use of this revolutionary simulation technology has already reduced the quantity of plastics purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons * Collaboration with Ansys engin  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 14 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: BCLP Partner Jeff Wakolbinger was quoted in Law360 on Pennsylvania State University's infringement allegations against sports apparel retailer Vintage Brand -- claiming unauthorized use of the school's trademarks on shirts. In 2021, Pennsylvania State sued Vintage Brand for trademark infringement. Despite Vintage Brand's efforts to dispose of claims on summary judgment, the court ruled in Febru  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 (TNSres) -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: By Savannah Gribbins Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a proposal to ensure the Commonwealth generates 35% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2035, via the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS). Clean energy industry advocacy and trade associations Advanced Energy United, MAREC Action, Pennsylvania Solar Center, Pennsyl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild congratulates Eliana Baer, who was appointed to the inaugural Board for the Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey (JBAR). Founded in 2024, JBAR is dedicated to providing continuing legal education, mentorship and support to Jewish law students. It provides resources for education, advocacy, mentorship, scholarships, networking events, community support and more. "It is importan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: In its March issue, Philadelphia Magazine highlighted how Governor Shapiro's Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO), led by Chief Transformation Officer Ben Kirshner, has become a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to grow in Pennsylvania and has worked to reignite our economy by improving the Commonwealth's permitting, licensing, and certification processes. During his first w  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis has been named the winner in five categories and a finalist in four others, including Law Firm of the Year, for The Legal Intelligencer's 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. The annual awards recognize the achievements of lawyers and law firms in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The firm's Pennsylvania labor and employment practice has been named Litigation Department of the Year for employm  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 41 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Luzerne, Mifflin, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. "Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro kicked off a new era of energy leadership in Pennsylvania, unveiling his plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower utility bills for Pennsylvania households, and take real action to address carbon pollution. If passed by the legislature, the Governor's initiatives would save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first fi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announces legislation that would reassess and update the state's building codes and regulations, in an effort to combat the housing shortage and improve attainability in the Commonwealth. The legislation would instruct the Review and Advisory Council to skip the next round of updates in the Uniform Construction Code and instead study   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she will soon be introducing legislation to make it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities as part of a package of legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth. "Currently, there is a lack of clear guidance making it difficult for local governments to e  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on March 13, 2024: * * * In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed energy plan, released today, March 13, in Scranton, Reps. Tim O'Neal (R-Washington) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement: "Once again, Gov. Shapiro is pushing extreme California policies that will cost Pennsylvanians more. After campaigning on pulling out of RGGI, Gov. Shapiro is pushing anoth  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: A group of House members this week has unveiled a package of 12 bills to help more individuals afford and obtain housing in the Commonwealth. The package focuses on affordability through tax breaks, grants and incentives for both homeowners and builders, as well as reassessing and updating building codes and regulations. Members authoring legislation contained in the package include Hou  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 13, 2024, by State Sen. Scott Martin, R-Lancaster: * * * Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement today responding to Governor Josh Shapiro's announcement that he would pursue a Pennsylvania carbon tax similar to the one ruled unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court recently: "For over a year, Senate Republicans have urged Governor Shapiro to set aside   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 13, 2024, by State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-41: * * * Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement regarding Energy Policy in Pennsylvania: "Comprehensive energy policy remains at the forefront of our legislative focus for the Commonwealth. The best way to swiftly advance meaningful discussions around energy policy is for Gov. Shapiro t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 13, 2024, by State Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland: * * * Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposal to implement a carbon tax, which would stifle Pennsylvania's energy potential: "There is room in our Commonwealth for all types of energy. We should incorporate the different ene  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Pennsylvania College of Technology student Kianna A. Rizzo, of Elysburg, is the third consecutive Penn College student to be selected for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' Student to Leadership Development Program. Rizzo is pursuing an associate degree in radiography and a bachelor's degree in applied health studies. She is a resident assistant and a Phi Theta Kappa interna  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Complying with the court order naming it Receiver for the East Dunkard Water Authority (EDWA), Pennsylvania American Water today announced it filed its 30-day report with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The company also met with local elected officials and EDWA board members at the authority's facility in Dilliner,  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: A $108,000 gift from The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, of Harrisburg, has increased the foundation's endowed scholarship to a balance of $3.9 million, the largest endowed scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Student recipients who meet selection criteria established by the college receive $5,000 per year - for up to four years - from the Stabler Scholarship Fun  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 13, 2024: * * * Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is announcing the Don't Trust Dave Tour, a series of events across Pennsylvania calling out David McCormick's lies. From trying to hide his dangerous anti-choice agenda to his record of selling out Pennsylvanians and lying about where he lives, David McCormick has proven that Pennsylvanians can't trust him. On the Don't Trust   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on March 13, 2024: The CERT Division of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today announced registration and a call for presentations for Secure Software by Design, a two-day, in-person event on August 6 and 7 at the SEI's Arlington, Va., location. New this year, interactive cybersecurity engineering workshops will be held on August 5 and 8  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: Nicole Bauman, director of administration in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, whose nominator wrote: "Nicole's unwavering support, a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As traditional energy methods increase in cost and take their toll on the environment, Penn State researchers are turning to two underutilized renewable resources, the sun and outer space, for solutions to generate electricity and passively cool down structures.  Led by Linxiao Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, the team developed and tested a dual cooling and power strategy th  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news: Andrea Lopez, associate professor of political science at Susquehanna University, has been named a public policy fellow by the Wilson Center, one of the world's top think tanks dedicated to nonpartisan counsel and insights on global affairs to policymakers. Lopez's semester-long fellowship has her working with the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute and Africa Program on a forthcoming article titled "When Win  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Poet and Storyteller Ebony Stewart -- 6:30 p.m., March 18, Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center, Altoona campus. Ebony Stewart's work hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue and inspire folks in marginalized c  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 14 (TNSres) -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news: * * * Exploring how COVID can alter the genetic composition of platelets, a training program to improve care for sexual and gender minorities and how safety can influence the health benefits of parks. * * * COVID Infection Causes a Big Change in Platelets When you scrape or cut your skin, your body forms a clot at the wound site. Key players in blood clotting are tiny cells called platele  more

UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, March 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Early trial results from six patients with recurrent glioblastoma may be a promising step towards developing cell therapies for solid tumors * * * Targeting two brain tumor-associated proteins--rather than one--with CAR T cell therapy shows promise as a strategy for reducing solid tumor growth in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM),   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * A team of researchers from Penn and the Brookhaven National Laboratory find a new way to manufacture stable glass. * * * Glasses are ubiquitous materials found in building materials, beverage containers, soft electronics, and mobile phone screens, and the creation of naturally dense and rigid glass occurs through a process known as aging. It involves a   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As Penn State moves toward a more sustainable model to allow it to continue delivering a high-quality education for Pennsylvania residents, Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini provided an email update Feb. 29 to campus communities. The update apprised faculty and staff across the 19 undergraduate campuses on how budgets will be right set; the forma  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Westminster College issued the following news: Westminster College's online student newspaper, The Holcad, recently named Gia Francisco editor-in-chief for the 2024-2025 academic year. Francisco, a junior honors student and marketing and sports management double major from Canton, Ohio, begins her new position in the fall of 2024. She has been writing for The Holcad since her freshman year. As editor Francisco will lead weekly meetings, delegate stori  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his new, commonsense energy plan for Pennsylvania, kicking off a new era of energy leadership to create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower electricity costs for Pennsylvanians, take real action to address climate change, and maintain Pennsylvania's energy independence. The Governor's plan: * Creates an emissions reduction program that  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Wilkes University issued the following news: The Wilkes University English Department, as part of its Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series, will host a reading by guest artist Leah Vernon at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in the Kirby Hall Salon. Vernon, also known as Leah V, is an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winning author, inclusive content creator, body-positive activist and inclusion consultant. Her content has garnered over   more