UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $8.5 million estate pledge crowns legacy of chemical engineering alumnus UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A Penn State alumnus, who earned their degree in the 1960s and has since built a successful career in the chemical industry, has pledged an $8.5 million estate commitment to the Department of Chemical Engineering, funding multiple initiatives that will support the growth of students and facult  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Cold' manufacturing approach to make next-gen batteries UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, researchers at Penn State are pursuing a reliable alternative energy storage solution for use in laptops, phone  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the double helix: Alternative DNA conformations in ape genomes UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Certain DNA sequences can form structures other than the canonical double helix. These alternative DNA conformations -- referred to as non-B DNA -- have been implicated as regulators of cellular processes and of genome evolution, but their DNA tends to be repetitive, which until recently made rel  more

READING, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Breidegam Family Foundation supports Alvernia's American House at Reading CollegeTowne with significant gift Funding advances healthcare access and workforce development in downtown Reading Alvernia University receives a significant gift from the Breidegam Family Foundation to support the renovation of the historic American House at Reading CollegeTowne, furthering the initiative's goal of expanding healt  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Elevating CMU's Success with a Future-Forward Framework Carnegie Mellon University today announced a dynamic and adaptable roadmap that will guide the university's persistent pursuit of excellence. Recently endorsed by the CMU Board of Trustees, this modernized strategic framework will focus CMU's mission-based efforts through a time of rapid change in higher education, ensuring the university s  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Five Penn faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Dennis E. Discher, Michael Jones-Correa, Cherie R. Kagan, Sophia Rosenfeld, and Susan R. Weiss are being recognized for their contributions to engineering, political science, history, and biology. Five faculty at the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the American Academy of Art  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * In Visit to Erie Fire Department, Governor Shapiro Highlights Plan to Increase State Support for Pennsylvania Firefighters Following the arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's residence, Governor Shapiro continues to thank first responders across the Commonwealth and call for more support for our firefighters, who are stretched thin right now. Governor Shap  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Investing in Workforce Development: Shapiro Administration Highlights $2.4 Million Workforce Development Investment During Roundtable with Boys & Girls Club of Western PA McKeesport, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today visited the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania's Teen Center in McKeesport to hig  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Ag Secretary Russell Redding Hosts Roundtable in Northampton County to Highlight the Work Pennsylvania Farmers and Food Banks Do to Help Fight Hunger Ag Secretary joins Feeding PA to lead Lehigh Valley roundtable on regional food security challenges in wake of cancelled USDA contract. Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposes $8 million for food assista  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro's "Lightning Plan" Introduced in General Assembly After co-sponsorship memos were circulated last month, legislators formally introduced key components of Governor Shapiro's commonsense energy plan for Pennsylvania in the state legislature. Building on Ben Franklin's energy legacy, the Lightning Plan is supported by a broad coalition of leaders   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State joins Age-Friendly University Global Network UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, an international group of higher education institutions committed to promoting positive and healthy aging and enhancing the lives of older members of the global community. The Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network began in 2012 at Dubli  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PUC Enhances Cyber Rulemaking to Meet Next-Generation Utility Security Challenges Commission Seeks Stakeholder Input on Updated Cyber Standards for Public Utilities HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today took another key step in its ongoing review of utility cybersecurity regulations, voting 5-0 to issue a Supplemental Advanc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PUC Issues Management and Operations Audit for Peoples Natural Gas and Aqua PA Follow-Up Review of 2021 Management and Operations Audit Reflects Progress on 25 Recommendations HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the results of a follow-up review of the prior Management and Operations Audit of Aqua Pennsylvania Inc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PUC to Investigate Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's Proposed Natural Gas Rate Increase $110.5 Million Annual Rate Request Suspended for Commission Review HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the suspension of a proposed rate increase by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia Gas), allowing for a formal investig  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Boost Advanced Electronics and Engineering Skills of Workers in the Lehigh Valley The new MTTC grant will allow the Lehigh Carbon Community College to provide advanced Mechatronics training for 20 workers each year in the rapidly evolving manufacturing industry.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * The reasons why baseball ratings are improving In 2024, MLB attendance reached its highest point in seven years with a total of 71,348,366, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year. The 2025 Major League Baseball season is in full swing, coming off a season that hit a home run in attendance and viewership last year. The league said it recorded its largest attendance in seven years with 7  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Armoring CAR T cells to prevent self-sabotage and better fight cancer Researchers from across Penn collaborated to discover how solid tumors communicate with engineered cancer-fighting cells causing them to commit fratricide and inhibit treatment. Their findings point toward improved therapies for treating cancers. Key Takeaways * Researchers at the University   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Collaborating toward a better future for all The 12 winning teams of the inaugural Draw Down the Lightning grants were celebrated by Penn leadership at a reception, bringing to life the vision of In Principle and Practice. At an energizing reception held at the University Meeting and Guest House, members of the 12 winning teams of the inaugural Draw Down the Lig  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice issued the following news: * * * How economic stressors and vaccination shaped mental health during the pandemic The research, conducted by SP2's Chenyi Ma, emphasizes the need to integrate mental health support into disaster risk management. A new paper co-authored by Chenyi Ma, research assistant professor at the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), explores the impact of job l  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * The Science of the Slip of the Tongue: Dr. Samantha Deffler Shares Her Research on Name Mix-Ups Dr. Samantha Deffler shares how she became interested in studying name mix-ups and how her research from nearly 10 years ago remains relevant today. Have you ever called out to a family member or friend and found yourself cycling through a list of names before landing on the correct one? Believe it or not  more