KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: Kutztown University Radio (KUR) has once again set a gold standard in collegiate broadcasting by securing a top award at the prestigious 85th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards in New York City this March. Amidst fierce competition from student radio stations around the world, KUR triumphed by bringing home the coveted award for 'Best On-Air Pledge Drive,' with its innovative "1866 M  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Sarah D. Macklin to our Seattle office as a partner in the Litigation Department. "Sarah is a practical, yet fierce advocate for her clients," said W. Ward Morrison, Jr., Managing Partner of the firm's Seattle office. "She has extensive experience litigating insurance disputes and business matters throughout the state. We are thrilled to welcome her to our  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a collaborative law enforcement effort resulting in the recent arrest of a Philadelphia man with a cache of illegally possessed firearms. Nicholas Mimoso, who has prior convictions for felony drug trafficking and firearms possession and is on parole, is charged with corrupt organizations and related charges, including firearms possession offens  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited ski and snowboard manufacturer Gilson Snow in Snyder County to launch the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance. As promised in his first budget proposal, Governor Shapi  more

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Yesterday, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin joined U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to highlight career pathways available to students at Pennsylvania's colleges and universities. After decades of disinvestment that have put postsecondary education out of reach for many Pennsylvania  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro toured Gecko Robotics in Pittsburgh to highlight Pennsylvania's growing robotics and technology innovation economy and his commitment to investing in economic development across the Commonwealth. During the visit, Governor Shapiro pointed to Gecko Robotics as an example of the kinds of companies spurring innovation across the Commonwealth tha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: "I Love My Seelf" Art Project. Image credit: SexGen Lab, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania Study: Acceptability of Screening for Gender Identity in a National Sample of Parents with Young Children (DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2023.0053) Most parents of young children are willing to discuss their child's gender identity with their pediatrician, according to a new University of Michigan and  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised PRP Real Estate Investment and Morning Calm Management in connection with the company's $323 million acquisition of the marquee Market Square office complex in Washington D.C. The deal represents the largest sale of office space in Washington D.C. in 2024 thus far. Market Square is a two-building property located on Pennsylvania Avenue, and houses government affairs offices of   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $5,523 grant dedicated to a campus and community landmark. Grant dollars were awarded from the Williamsport-Lycoming Flags Across America Designated Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania for the perpetual care of the 1,800-square-foot American flag that graces the college's main entrance. "We are very gr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: * * * Researchers say the method will allow for more efficient laboratory research and expand gene therapy. * * * Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) capable of working within human cells could power advanced gene therapies, including those addressing some cancers, along with many laboratory applications, though serious technical o  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: In 2020, a line of severe thunderstorms unleashed powerful winds that caused billions in damages across the Midwest United States. A technique developed by Penn State scientists that incorporates satellite data could improve forecasts -- including where the most powerful winds will occur -- for similar severe weather events. The researchers reported in the journal Geophysical Research Letters th  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: State Education Secretary Khalid N. Mumin visited Pennsylvania College of Technology on Thursday, receiving a tour of the impressive facilities and gaining a firsthand look at the institution's innovative and effective approach to preparing the next generation of tomorrow makers. Mumin's campus call coincided with an exploration of Williamsport Area High School's in-house Career and Techni  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news: Susquehanna University will offer a data science major beginning in fall 2024. Students in data science will dive into algorithms, machine learning and advanced computational techniques in preparation for a variety of research fields. "Data science is not just about data -- it's about extracting meaning from data and using it to make informed decisions," said Jeffrey Graham, department head and associate p  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- Global consumers spent more than $177 billion dollars on dietary supplements in 2023, with at least a quarter of that -- roughly $45 billion or more -- purchased by Americans, according to a study by Grand View Research, a U.S.-based research and marketing firm. Those numbers are expected to keep mushrooming over the next decade due to a surge in individual nutritional awareness   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work. As director of the Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, a "teaching law firm" at Penn Carey Law, Cynthia Dahl sees a lot of clients from science, technology, engineeri  more

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, March 22 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: Waynesburg University's RN to BSN Program was recently recognized as the No. 1 program of its kind in the state of Pennsylvania by RegisteredNursing.org. According to RegisteredNursing.org, "Waynesburg University, located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, offers a top-tier online RN-to-BSN program. Tailored for working nurses, the program combines flexibility with academic rigor, preparing students for leadership  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Libraries Archives and Special Collections Department recently acquired a one-of-a-kind folio celebrating the poetry of Western Illinois native Edgar Lee Masters. Artist Barbara Katus from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts traveled to Macomb with her sister and fellow artist Deborah Katus to meet with the staff of the Malpass Library to donate a beautiful folio that   more