UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences grant program supports student learning, experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A grant program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences aims to enhance student learning by empowering faculty and students to design immersive, hands-on projects that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world partnerships. The college's Institute for Sustainable Agricultural,  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * New Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program DeSales University will launch a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program designed specifically for physician assistants (PAs) seeking career advancement in leadership and specialized clinical roles. The fully online, 12-month DMSc program will begin recruiting in fall 2025, accepting applications in early 2026, with the first cohort starting in July 2026.   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Trump's Billionaire-First Agenda is Tanking The Economy and "Paralyzing Businesses" Today, JD Vance spewed lies in Pennsylvania about the Trump administration's economic record. In reality, Donald Trump's billionaire-first agenda is already skyrocketing costs and hurting small businesses. Because of Trump's chaotic trade war, the manufacturing sector lost 14,000 jobs in the last  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition Rate with Option to Reduce if State Funding Increases The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today approved tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year and would roll back the rate if the state provides sufficient funding as part of the current state budget negotiations. Setting tuition now with the option to re  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * College shatters records with best-ever fundraising year Grove City College raised a staggering $52.63 million in the just-closed fiscal year, shattering a fundraising record set last year and indicating strong support for the College's independent approach to higher education. The tally marks a 44% increase over the previous year's gift total and is the most the College has ever raised in a   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Health Options and Wayspring bring compassionate care to the streets of Delaware * Face-to-face SUD outreach model reaches those left behind by traditional healthcare * 65% of members engaged through new model currently in treatment * The new program builds upon an existing corporate relationship, driving meaningful improvements in health outcomes * Wilmington, De  more

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Mental Health and Minority Populations Navigating Barriers, Bias, & the Road to Better Care * Mental health struggles don't discriminate--but access to care often does. While society has made progress in talking about mental well-being, the reality is that many minority communities still face overwhelming obstacles when it comes to receiving quality, culturally sensitive mental health support. These c  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on July 17, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour Highlights Investments in Expanding Ag Apprenticeship Training and Access to Fresh Food in Philadelphia Neighborhoods Philadelphia, PA - Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker continued the Shapiro Administration's 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour in Philadelphia. The  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * PASSHE Sets 2025-26 Tuition with Option to Reduce if Funding Increases PASSHE is seeking a 6.5% state appropriation increase Board would reduce tuition if PASSHE receives sufficient funding * Harrisburg, PA - The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today approved tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic ye  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State breaks fundraising records, prepares for new campaign * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As Penn State prepares for the launch of a new campaign in 2026, it does so with the strong support of its community -- even in a time when many are making thoughtful decisions about their financial commitments. In the fiscal year ending June 30, alumni and friends came together to contribute more t  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces Completion of the $34 Million Becks Run Water Main Replacement Project * PITTSBURGH, Pa. (July 17, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the successful completion of the Becks Run Road Water Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure initiative that enhances water service reliability for approxim  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Receives More than $48 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (July 17, 2025) - The Shapiro administration yesterday announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investm  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station * Pennsylvania American Water recently announced that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area.  "This rehabilitation project incl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances 2026-27 operating budget, tuition schedules * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment today (July 17) advanced a proposed 2026-27 University budget that would continue to hold tuition steady for Pennsylvania resident undergraduates at the Commonwealth Campuses and maintain the University's balanced Education and Gen  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees committee advances modest increases to 2026-27 housing and food rates * ABINGTON, Pa. -- The standard housing and food rate at Penn State's University Park campus, based on a traditional double room and the mid-level meal plan, would increase by $198 per semester, or 2.85%, for the 2026-27 academic year under a plan advanced today (July 17) by the Penn State Board of Trustees Com  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Anali Silva Puentes Receives Student Scholar Award She will expand her research while leading summer programming with Pittsburgh migrant youth. * Anali Silva Puentes, a fourth-year doctoral student in the School of Education studying urban education, was recently awarded the Student Scholar Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law's Center for Civil  more

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Declares Regular Quarterly Common Dividend * PITTSBURGH, July 17, 2025 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common dividend of 25 cents per share, payable on August 28, 2025, to holders of record on August 14, 2025. About Wabtec Wabtec Corpora  more