VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, May 29 (TNSres) -- Villanova University issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have announced the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2024-25, with 18 Villanova University students and alumni receiving the competitive grant. In addition to the 18 award recipients, six Villanovans were selected as alternates and 10 earned recognition as semi-finalists. The Fulbright Program is the U.S.  more

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- BrightView, a provider of landscape services, issued the following news on May 28, 2024: BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) ("Company") today announced that it has successfully completed a repricing of its $738,000,000 senior secured term loan (the "Term Loan") due 2029. The repricing reduces the applicable interest rate on the Term Loan to Term SOFR plus 2.50%, down from the previous Term SOFR plus 3.00% to 3.25%. All other terms remain substantially unch  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised Vestiaire Collective, a leading second-hand fashion platform, on its innovative crowdfunding campaign. Vestiaire Collective launched a crowdfunding campaign as a marketing effort to strengthen its connection with its community and bring its most loyal customers into its shareholder base. The company, which aims to transform the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future, managed to ra  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 29 (TNSres) -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The psychology department at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hosted the 51st Biannual Research Forum on April 23, 2024 in 117 Stroud Hall. The Research Forum was started over twenty years ago by Sussie Eshun, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Richard Wesp, Ph.D., retired distinguished professor of psychology, as a venue to showcase the outstanding student research bein  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 36 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Luzerne, McKean, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sul  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Local residents aged 60 and older can now apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. Seniors in both Lehigh and Northampton counties could be eligible for five $10 vouchers that are able to be used at participating farms and farmers markets. The checks can be redeemed for Pennsylvania fresh fruits and ve  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * The mobile mammography unit will roll into a grocery store parking lot in June for the fourth annual event dedicated to increasing access to breast cancer screenings, together with Siemens Healthineers * * * Penn Medicine will once again join with community partners and Siemens Healthineers to host a free mammogram clinic and community health fa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Six hospitals in the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) earned perfect scores as part of Penn Medicine once again being named a 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. The 16th annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) surveyed 1,065 participating institutions, with scoring based on how many LGBTQ+ inclusive  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Sheryl Lee Ralph, award-winning actress and producer, will address the Class of 2024 at Drexel's University-commencement ceremony on June 14 at Citizens Bank Park. A revered figure in the entertainment industry, Ralph has been thrilling audiences and promoting health awareness for decades. Her acclaimed career spanning four decades has garnered her Emmy, Critics Choice and Independent Spirit Awards. "  more

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has received two HDI Global Service and Support Awards: "Best Customer Experience" and "Best Service and Support Manager." These awards recognize the company's Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) team and their strategic approach to optimizing clients' customer experience, as well as Unisys Service Desk Service Manager Gilberto Sanchez for exceeding client expectations   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide, health care workers are facing strains to mental health, but Penn Medicine's regular reminders about its mental health platform lead to significant improvements of symptoms * * * Health care workers have reported spikes in feeling burnt out in the time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with nearly half saying it took a toll in 2022  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) returned from the Pennsylvania SBDC (PASBDC) Growth Conference with a sweep of prestigious awards, recognizing their outstanding performance and dedication to client success in 2023. The PASBDC Growth Conference, held at Kutztown University from May 14-15, brought together representatives from all 15 SBDCs across Pennsylvania. The event provi  more