BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Archaeology's Wu Xin Gives Lecture at Part of The Pourdavoud Lecture Series * Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Wu Xin recently gave a lecture on "Imperial Foundations of the Silk Road; Persian Roads and Han Walls" as part of the Pourdavoud Lecture Series. Wu's research interests cover a broad region: from ancient Mesopotamia, across the Iranian Plateau, towards Central Asia an  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Discuss Cutting-Edge Cell Science at Steel City Condensates Conference By Heidi Opdyke Pittsburgh is at the forefront of an emerging interdisciplinary field that could provide new tools for doctors in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Researchers met at Carnegie Mellon University for the second Steel City Condensates Conference to discuss cutting-edge research on compartme  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Prepares Navy Robotics Specialists for the Age of AI Robotics Academy program teaches skills to prepare sailors for real-world situations By Laura Snyder Two sailors use small amphibious robots to perform real-time mapping and navigation around a lakeshore. In another exercise, sailors monitor a robot reconnaissance vehicle crawling through a maze. They reveal a simulated hazardous object in   more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College Nursing Program Attains 10-Year Accreditation King's College's baccalaureate degree programs in nursing have successfully attained 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which is recognized nationally and is a requirement for licensure and employment in healthcare settings. King's College launched the dual degrees in Nursing program in 2018 in partne  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Dedicates Hawkinson Welcome Center KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Hawkinson Welcome Center Thursday morning, June 5, with the campus and local community in attendance. The building was named in honor of the university's 12th and current president, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson. The Hawkinson Welcome Center includes a renovation of the Poplar   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle professors receive $3,000 Lasallian Research Grants Two professors have been approved for grants to support their research into the Lasallian tradition. * Two La Salle professors, from the Social Work and Communication Departments, have been awarded $3,000 Lasallian Research grants to support their respective projects. Lasallian Research Grants, which are awarded by the Lasallian Region of  more

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital announce closing of equity capital raise and launch of long-term strategic partnership The transaction closing marks the start of a multi-faceted partnership that will enable Lincoln to accelerate its strategy, unlock value creation opportunities, and provide growth capital to be deployed in areas of strategic focus. * Lincoln Financial (NYS  more

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Lincoln Financial Named Presenting Sponsor of Epic GolfPass Docuseries Chronicling Renaissance of Philadelphia's Historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course * "Cobbs Creek Rising: Headwaters to Horizons, presented by Lincoln Financial" will Follow the Massive Renovation Project Designed to Bring Philadelphia and Golf Communities Together * Part 1 of the Three-Part Series Premieres Today,  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Message to International Student Community * Versions of the below message were sent to faculty and international students on June 4, 2025. Dear Members of the International Student Community, We understand that these may feel like uncertain times for many international students. Messaging and rhetoric about changing policies relating to international students raises alarms and creates concern about F-1  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia Launches New Sociology Major to Address Growing Demand for Social Sciences Misericordia University has announced the addition of a new Bachelor of Arts in sociology program, launching fall 2025, through its College of Arts and Sciences.  The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the scientific study of social life, social change, and the causes and conseq  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * Notice of Certification of Class Action and Notice of Preliminary Approval of Partial Settlements Several categories of Pennsylvania Public School Retirement System (PSERS) members recently received a postcard in the mail entitled "Notice of Certification of Class Action and Notice of Preliminary Approval of Partial Settlements in Steinke, et al. v.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from Lackawanna College HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Scranton-native Mark Leggin as the newest auditor to join the department from the Intern to Hire program. Leggin graduated in May 2025 from Lackawanna College in Lackawanna County with a bachelor's in a  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Penn State Wilkes-Barre telecommunications alumnus earns Emmy award By Goldie Van Horn DALLAS, Pa. -- Jason Kepner, class of 2022 in telecommunications, who started his college experience at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, can now count an Emmy award among his achievements. Transitioning from Penn State Wilkes-Barre to University Park, he worked with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletic  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlement with PPL Electric Investigation Follows 2022 Carbondale Transformer Fire That Cut Power to Over 2,500 Lackawanna County Customers * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed settlement related to a 2022 transformer fire in the City of Carbondale, La  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Ends Receivership for Harrisburg City School District Harrisburg City SD is the first school district in Pennsylvania history to end receivership. * Harrisburg - Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has approved ending Receivership for Harrisburg City School District effecti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Vital Role of Medicaid in Supporting Pennsylvania's Economy, Keeping People Healthy as Proposed Cuts Threaten Health Coverage for 300,000 Pennsylvanians DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Union Community Care to discuss the importance of Medicaid * Lancaster, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million to Drive Manufacturing Innovation, Help Businesses Grow, and Create Opportunities for Pennsylvanians in Three Counties In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $17,843,909 in low interest loans that have resulted in $40,159,713 in private investment, the  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news: * * * Living up to its name: Environmental education expands at the CEER In a year marked by growth and innovation, Susquehanna University's Center for Environmental Education and Research is living up to its name by significantly expanding its environmental education programming. "Building upon our successes in research and conservation, we are deepening partnerships and broadening opportunities for stude  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Keystone News Summit aims to strengthen news reporting in Pennsylvania Last month, Klein joined other journalism programs around the state to host the inaugural Keystone News Summit, which brought together educators, legislators and media professionals for discussions about supporting local news coverage in Pennsylvania. "What we say here cannot stay here. We have to take it out there," said Da  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Thanks to Rep. Bresnahan, the wins keep on coming for Pennsylvania * In a huge win for Pennsylvania's small businesses, Rep. Rob Bresnahan today passed the CEASE Act - his bill which rolls back harmful Biden-era policies, restoring proper oversight capabilities to the Small Business Administration and protecting its loan program. It's policies like the CEASE Act that help ensure taxpayer   more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College NSSLHA chapter earns top national recognition for third consecutive year GREENVILLE, Pa.-- The Thiel College chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for the 2024-25 academic year, recognizing the chapter's accomplishments in member engagement, community service, advocacy and fundraising. The national recognition was announce  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Communications Professor Earns Pair of Awards Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., accepted a regional award for her teaching excellence and will soon receive an international honor for her local leadership impact. * Two prestigious communication and leadership associations recently recognized a University of Scranton professor for her outstanding contributions to education. Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., associate p  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award, to Teach in Taiwan Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers. * Today, Jenyah Cunningham '25 is decisive, focused and goal-oriented. These traits helped Cunningham open doors at The University of Scranton, where she carefully plotted out her four-year journey en route to receiv  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Healthcare Award Named for Longtime Scranton Professor Daniel J. West., Ph.D., is a longtime supporter and board member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania. * The American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania presents only two annual awards, recognizing both an outstanding senior executive and an up-and-coming careerist. While the former pre  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: * * * Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology Penn Carey Law professor Cary Coglianese argues for a more flexible approach to keeping artificial intelligence safe. * With artificial intelligence evolving faster than human imagination, traditional avenues of regulation may not work as well as they have for other business sectors. To safely and e  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom Filmmaker Sosena Solomon taught Documentary Ethnography for Museums and Exhibitions amid filming in Africa for a Metropolitan Museum of Art redesign. The Arts of Africa galleries just reopened, including in-gallery and online films Solomon shot in 12 countries. * The fall of 2023 was a busy time for award-winning soc  more