UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To better understand how populations of tropical reef fish are connected, the U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $1.6 million biological oceanography grant to a team co-led by Eric Crandall, assistant research professor of biology in the Penn State Eberly College of Science. This work aims to help improve models used in fisheries management and may guide the creation of ne  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Drexel University received additional support for its mission of expanding access to a Drexel education for all students in Philadelphia, courtesy of a $15 million commitment from The Howley Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization led by alumnus and trustee W. Nicholas (Nick) Howley '75, his wife Lorie and their daughter Meg Howley '10. The Foundation's support will expand Drexel's Howley Col  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Eating one avocado per day may improve overall diet quality, according to a team led by researchers in Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences. Poor diet quality is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, and many American adults have poor diet quality and do not meet key dietary recommendations provided by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This study was led by Kri  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert recently advised Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. on the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 16,666,667 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of US$4.50 per share. The sale, announced on Tuesday, March 19, is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately US$75 million for Aquestive, before accounting for underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses. A  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: On Thursday, PoliticsPA released a report on a call to investigate Rob Mercuri's flagrant disregard for ethics standards and apparent attempt to deny Pennsylvania voters critical information about his personal finances. Woods Law Offices PLLC of Moon Township wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting an investigation following Mercuri's alleged "numerou  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, ahead of the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Democratic National Committee launched a new ad campaign in local newspapers in seven battleground states blasting Donald Trump for his plan to repeal the ACA and decimate health coverage for millions of Americans. The ads will appear as digital homepage takeovers of local newspaper websites in the key battleground states of Pennsylv  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Jiazhong (Luo has been selected as a 2024 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) and Dana Pellegrino and Glenn Richeson have been selected for the 2024 LCLD Pathfinder Program. Founded in 2009, LCLD is a growing organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners who are personally committed to   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris LLP has been recognized across three categories of The Legal Intelligencer's 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. The annual awards program honors attorneys and firms that have left an indelible mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and beyond through their unwavering dedication to the profession. * * * Lawyers on the Fast Track, Large Firm winner - Melissa A. Ruth Th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild congratulates Kelly T. Dempsey, who was selected as a 2024 Women in Business honoree by the Charlotte Business Journal. The coveted award recognizes "outstanding women who are creating an impact in the region through their work in the public and private sectors." Co-Chair of the firm's Adoption & Family Formation practice group, Dempsey represents a broad range of diverse clie  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: J. Nicholas Ranjan, federal district court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania and 2000 Grove City College alumnus, will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater when the Class of 2024 graduates on May 18. A summa cum laude graduate of the College, Ranjan was appointed to the federal bench in 2019. He earned his degree in History and served as the orchestra's concertmaster durin  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Astronomers have revealed that a brilliant supermassive black hole is not living up to expectations. Although it is responsible for high levels of radiation and powerful jets, this giant black hole is not as influential on its surroundings as many of its counterparts in other galaxies. A paper describing these results, by a team including W. Niel Brandt, the Eberly Family Chair Professor of Astr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 22, 2024: Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of a $100,000 loan to help Big Jet, LLC expand its Allegheny County operation. The funding, approved through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA), builds on Governor Josh Shapiro's commitment to spurring economic dev  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on March 22, 2024: Bureau of State Parks Director John Hallas today announced that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is beginning or has underway six major construction projects in Delaware Canal State Park in New Hope, Solebury Township, and Washington Crossing, Bucks County. A total investment of more than $9 million in canal infrastructu  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: In a significant move to protect and defend constitutional rights, a group of House members today introduced a package of bills aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech and conscience. The proposed legislation addresses concerns surrounding compelled speech and ensures that individuals retain the right to express their First Amendment right to free speech without facing  more

MCCLELLANDTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: This week, House Bill 1201 passed the House with a 139-62 vote. It would require certain businesses to protect consumer privacy and limit the collection of consumer data. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the passage of the bill: "In theory, this bill is something I can support. Consumers deserve   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) honored 100-year-old Spring Grove resident Quentin Stambaugh in Harrisburg this week. Stambaugh, a staple of the Spring Grove community, honorably served our nation in World War II. After returning home from World War II, he worked at PH Gladfelter and later served as a magistrate in York County for 24 years. "I  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Often forgotten in domestic violence situations are the victims' animals, but new legislation introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) seeks to provide protections to those animals. "Data from the Humane Society of the United States reveals a staggering number of animals are targeted by those who abuse their children or spouses, with one survey illustrating that 71% of domestic violence v  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended members of the Pennsylvania House for unanimously approving House Bill 1745, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), which will provide a tax credit for employers who contribute to PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts owned by their employees. The bill includes an amendment sponsored by Rep. Joe Emrick (R-137) to extend the same  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Members of the campus community are invited to participate in open meetings as part of Penn State's reaccreditation process through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Participants have the opportunity to discuss the commission's self-study report. As part of its site visit to University Park campus, the MSCHE evaluation team will host a series of meetings for different seg  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: An Emergency Medical Technician course that begins the week of Aug. 19 is accepting registrations. Offered by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Workforce Development, the course will prepare students who are interested in enrolling in Workforce Development's paramedic certificate program starting on Jan. 6, 2025. The Emergency Medical Technician course will be offered at three locations  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: With March 23rd marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick's past criticism of those who support the ACA, threats to Medicare, and opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act are under scrutiny. During his 2022 Senate campaign, McCormick pushed to put Medicare on the chopping block, a move that  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Keystone Newsroom recently highlighted the Don't Trust Dave Tour, which continued this week in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania lawmakers and members of the Pennsylvania Jewish Community called out David McCormick's millions of dollars in a far-right web hosting platform that uplifts hate speech. ICYMI: Keystone Newsroom: PA lawmakers call out Dave McCormick's investments in antisemitic media platform *  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System issued the following news on March 22, 2024: The Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) voted today to make new investment commitments totaling as much as $1 billion. The investments, which were approved in two separate votes, concern investment commitments of $500 million to a core fixed income fund, Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP, and $500 milli  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Westminster College issued the following news: The Westminster College campus community will celebrate the Great North American Solar Eclipse--a total solar eclipse passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada--on Monday, April 8, and the public is invited to campus for a free public viewing event and a variety of activities and programming for guests of all ages. Westminster is in the path of 99% totality for the eclipse and the public is invited  more

PARIS, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the hire of Ilana Smadja as partner in its Financial Industry Group and Paris office. With over a decade's experience, Smadja's practice is focused on leveraged finance and restructuring transactions. She represents corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions. Smadja joins from Weil Gotshal & Manges. Panos Katsamb  more

ELKINS PARK, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Salus University issued the following news release: Salus University's Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program has been granted initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), effective March 15, 2024. "This initial accreditation is a testament to our program's steadfast commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest educational standards," said Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, Salus program direc  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. J. Michael Pressimone has been named vice president for Advancement at St. Bonaventure University, President Jeff Gingerich announced today. He begins work April 1. Most recently, Pressimone served as president of Notre Dame College in suburban Cleveland (2020-2023) and Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri (2014-2020), but his higher education career spans more than three decades, th  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- Westminster College issued the following news: An inspiring panel of female Westminster College students will lead a discussion celebrating Women's History Month at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Cultural Center located in the McKelvey Campus Center. Westminster's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) created a panel of students highlighting the legacy and dedication of women in their fields of study. "The goal of our panel discussion is  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Blood vessels engineered from stem cells could help solve several research and clinical problems, from potentially providing a more comprehensive platform to screen if drug candidates can cross from the blood stream into the brain to developing lab-grown vascular tissue to support heart transplants, according to Penn State researchers. Led by Xiaojun "Lance" Lian, associate professor of biomedica  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Penn Medicine researchers found that only a small portion of neurons are activated in epileptic brains, which may indicate promising targets for developing future interventions * * * Only a very small percentage of neurons show changes after an epileptic seizure in mice, but these alterations can be permanent and trigger future seizures that c  more