PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design issued the following news: * * * A 2023 Project for Progress initiative, the Breathing Room at Sayre High School was unveiled this spring. * * * In the heart of West Philadelphia, a major transformation has taken place, turning a neglected school space into a vibrant, functional spot designed to enhance student well-being and foster community: the Breathing Room at William L. Sayre High S  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Health care has often taken a central role in political campaigns, and the 2024 presidential election is no different. But the debate around health care isn't just about policy. The issues at stake such as health care coverage and affordability, reproductive health and substance use disorders affect individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the nation, making it a hi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: BRISTOL, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library's efforts to provide financial literacy education to the community and to promote the Pennsylvania Library Association's (PaLA) PA Forward(R) Initiative as part of the Department's ongoing efforts to help build the next generation of financially secure Pennsylvan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * The proposal aims to improve student mental health, academic performance, and social skills. * * * The General Assembly passed and the Governor signed a proposal championed by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students' mental health and academic performance by giving schools the resources they need to effectively limit student smartphone use during the school day. The proposal   more

GOSHEN, Indiana, July 15 -- Goshen College issued the following news: HARLEYSVILLE, PA (July 15, 2024) Montgomery County, Pennsylvania artist and Goshen College graduate Berdine (Mininger) Leinbach '87 will display her most recent art exhibit, "The Call of Creation," at the Mennonite Heritage Center from July 26 to September 28, 2024. Leinbach will be present at the exhibit's opening on July 26. Additionally, she will share the stories behind the artwork on August 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Special education offers many services to students with disabilities, but the field would benefit from embracing the diverse perspectives espoused by Black feminist scholars, according to a Penn State College of Education researcher. "People with different abilities offer so much to who we are as a society," said Mildred Boveda, associate professor of education (special educa  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. They also said their discovery suggests that genetic exchange between species may be critical for adaptation to environmental change. The research which described a novel lineage   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Duquesne University issued the following statement on July 15, 2024, by President Ken Gormley: * * * The following email was shared with Duquesne students, faculty and staff. In my roles as the President of Duquesne University, as a citizen, and as someone who has devoted my scholarly life to the study of the Constitution and the American presidency, I find the violence that occurred in nearby Butler, Pa., at former President Trump's political event vile a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: The executive leadership of national law firm Eckert Seamans has appointed Member Christopher Perkins as Member-In-Charge of the firm's Richmond office, effective July 15, 2024. In this role, Perkins will oversee the direction of the office, and advise on administrative matters, events, and pro bono and volunteer opportunities. "We are excited about the innovative ideas that C  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Name: Emma Gross Class Year: 2025 Major: International Studies and Political Science Minors: Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and North African Studies Hometown: Ottsville, Pa. Internship Organization: Nationalities Service Center Internship Title: Survivor Services Intern Location of Internship: Philadelphia, Pa. What's happening at your internship? We would love to hear what kind of work you are doing! Thi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. As Penn State prepares for the public launch of a new fundraising campaign, a top volunteer for the effort has stepped forward with a seven-figure commitment. Greg Lucier, a 1986 industrial engineering graduate, will direct $5 million of his estate to the College of Engineering as an unrestricted commitment that can be used for his alma mater's most urgent needs and opportunit  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of interfaith studies at Westminster College, has authored a new book, "American Aurora: Environment and Apocalypse in the Life of Johannes Kelpius." Released in May, Grieve-Carlson's book explores the impact of climate change on early modern radical religious groups during the height of the Little Ice Age--a period of widespread cooling in th  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired multiple shots, one skimming Trump's ear. Trump was swiftly protected by Secret Service agents and raised his fist to supporters before being escorted away. The incident, which resulted in one attendee's death and two injuries, is being investigated   more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: By Ryan Dougherty Maxine Frank Singer '52, H'78, a National Medal of Science recipient renowned for her pioneering research and unwavering dedication to promoting access and inclusion in STEM fields, passed away on July 9 at her home in Washington, D.C. She was 93. Singer was a groundbreaking molecular biologist whose research is widely admired for its rigor and creativity. Among her myriad, notable achievement  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: To meet the demands of prospective students looking for their best college fit, Lycoming College has launched a new performing arts management major that carefully balances theatre with foundational business administration courses to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a career on the management side of the performing arts. The latest addition to Lycoming College's interdisciplinary o  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: * * * Patients 65 and older, those with chronic conditions, had strongest association with missed appointments linked to climate change. * * * Temperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments, according to a recently published study from Drexel University researchers in the American   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following remarks on July 15, 2024: * * * Governor Wes Moore today delivered remarks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. During the annual gathering of the nation's largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization, the Governor called for national unity and healing in the aftermath of the political violence that occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania this past weekend against former President Donald T  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State's 13th annual Military Appreciation Week will take place Nov. 11 to 17. The week-long celebration will recognize and honor those who were a Prisoner of War (POW) and those that are still Missing in Action (MIA) service members and their families. The 13th annual Military Appreciation Week will feature a week of festivities and events open to all University, local a  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement on July 14, 2024: * * * Following the shooting at former President Donald Trump's political campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Russ Carnahan released the following statement: "Violent political acts and rhetoric have no place in America. This is a time for leaders of all parties to resolve to bridge our deep and dangerous divisions. Our hearts go out to all the   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: LONDON, July 15, 2024: Adding strength to the firm's 170-member global investment management team, Morgan Lewis is pleased to welcome Ted Craig as a partner in London. Arriving from Paul Hastings, Ted advises on a wide range of fund-related matters across asset classes, with a focus on secondary transactions. "Despite extraordinary circumstances these past few years, the global   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Nominations are currently being solicited for the Penn State Distinguished Alumni Award for 2025. The Distinguished Alumni Awards were authorized by the Board of Trustees in 1951. It is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni. Nominations may include living alumni of Penn State "whose personal lives, professional achievements and community service exemplify th  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 16 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * Resolution presented during special session in reaction to assassination attempt over the weekend * * * During a special session today, the Oklahoma Senate presented and passed a resolution condemning acts of political violence. The resolution honored the innocent victims and President Donald Trump after he sustained injuries during an assassination attempt at his rally on  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following statement on July 15, 2024, from State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely: * * * State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely issued the following statement after voting Thursday to pass the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget: "I was proud to cast a "yes" vote for the new state budget, which includes investments that can make a dramatic difference for our public schools. For far too long, our students have been forced to compete on an   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2024 - Terrance J. Evans, a partner in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices of Duane Morris LLP, has been elected chair of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Board. Evans is the first person of color and first Black person elected to this high profile position. CLA is the largest voluntary state bar association in the United States, representing the interests of  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Athletics has announced game day themes for the 2024 football season. The nationally recognized Penn State White Out is scheduled for Nov. 9 against while the Penn State Stripe Out will take place on Oct. 5 against UCLA and the Helmet Stripe happening on Nov. 2 against Ohio State. 2024 Penn State Football game themes: Sept. 7 Bowling Green (noon BTN): THON Game  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System issued the following news: * * * Board Chair Richard Vague Provides Statement on Commonwealth Budget Passage * * * The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) reported total fund performance of 2.95% for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, and 8.10% for the 1-year trailing period through the same date. "The 1-year trailing return in excess of our target rate is reassuring," PSERS Chief  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Paris. Over 10 thousand of the best athletes from around the world will gather to compete in 32 sports, push the boundaries of athletic achievement and break records along the way. But behind the athletes, their tremendous skill and accomplishments are protective policies designed to protect athlete health, well  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to allow doorless driving in Pennsylvania for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos was signed into law today. Senate Bill 298 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=298) - now Act 61 of 2024 - adheres to logistical and safety standards important to residents and law  more

READING, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Alvernia University issued the following news on July 15, 2024: * * * Institute for award-winning methodology finds new home base * * * Adelle Schade, Ph.D. founder of Total Experience Learning(R) ("TExpL") announced today that her award-winning institute will join the Alvernia community, extending the university's commitment to practical learning and meeting learners where they are. "Alvernia University is a natural partner as we look toward the future," s  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * Money Match will allow Treasury to return unclaimed property automatically * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity today praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department - for the first time ever - to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- The Virginia House Republicans posted the following statement on July 14, 2024, from Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Todd Gilbert: * * * Today, Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Todd Gilbert put out the following statement in response to the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: "We were shocked and alarmed to learn of the violence that took place at the rally today. This is not a reflection of our shared values. "In America, we settle   more