BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Explores Big Ideas for Its Campus and Curriculum * Members of the Bryn Mawr community were once again engaged in "Building the Next Chapter" of Bryn Mawr's history this week. On Monday, DLR Group, the integrated design firm the College selected to partner with on developing its Comprehensive Campus Plan, returned to Bryn Mawr, this time to ask community members to think big. At a workshop, gr  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Business faculty member elected to accreditation commission * The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently elected Chip D. Baumgardner, associate professor of business administration/management at Pennsylvania College of Technology, to its Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree. The board recommends changes in accreditation standards, r  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cook Votes 'Yes' on Budget Bill That Unleashes PA Energy * HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding the passage of a $50.1 billion state budget agreement. "I voted 'yes' on the budget deal because of what it does for Pennsylvania energy, which is a cornerstone of our economies in Washington and Greene counties. "This budget agreement g  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Day Issues 2025-26 State Budget Statement * HARRISBURG - Following the passage of the 2025-26 state budget, Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) issued this statement: "I couldn't support parts of the budget because the General Appropriations bill spends more than the annual revenues our state collects from taxpayers. While there are things I don't like about this agreement, I voted for several pi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Expanding education equity: Temple faculty member brings playful learning model to Philadelphia affordable housing Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, professor and senior fellow at Brookings, presented her research on playful learning and the Live and Learn initiative to Philadelphia City Council. For nearly 30 years, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has advocated for the power of joy to enrich early childhood education. Named a "sci  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Child Custody Reform in Pennsylvania * WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will host a hearing to discuss House Bill 1499 and broader efforts to reform Pennsylvania's child custody laws. WHO: Testifiers include Teresa Sneed, foun  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Heffley: 130-Day Budget Delay Shows Failure of Leadership * HARRISBURG - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued this statement following his approval of the 2025-20 Pennsylvania state budget, ending a more than 130-day delay. "It's time this budget is done, period. The delays caused by the governor and House Democrats were unacceptable. "This budget bill isn't perfect, but it does deliv  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * INSITES, a New Pitt Industry Consortium, Gains Momentum Pitt Research has awarded the University of Pittsburgh's INfrastructure Sensing for Intelligent Transportation and Energy Systems (INSITES) Consortium with a 2025 Momentum Funds Scaling Grant. The award supports a transdisciplinary effort to advance and implement cutting-edge sensing technology that keeps aging  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Jones Stands Firm on Conservative Values in Budget Vote * HARRISBURG - Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) voted against a budget which again increases spending far beyond our revenues. He issued the following statement: "The budget voted on continues Pennsylvania's spending problem and creates fiscal problems that will likely catch up to taxpayers in the form of tax hikes. Although I  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Keeley teaches 'Pricing for Profit' at international baking expo * Chef Todd M. Keeley, assistant professor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently presented a Business of Baking for Beginners session at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas. IBIE, held every three years at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is owne  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Kozak Fights Excess Spending, Supports RGGI Removal During State Budget Votes * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "This week, more than four months after the deadline, we were called to Harrisburg for a series of votes to finalize our state budget. As with every comp  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy's last actions dedicated to team * Editor's note: This is the second story in a two-part series featuring 1998 Penn State alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy. The first story appeared on Penn State News on Nov. 12. The third story will appear on Nov. 14. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. By spring 2005, Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Mu  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Moravian University and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announce Strategic Partnership Today, Moravian University and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announced a new strategic partnership to design and deliver a customized Leadership Experience Program (LXP) for United Way's senior leadership team. This initiative will harness Moravian's academic strength,   more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona students win international research paper competition Two undergraduate students in Penn State Altoona's Integrated Social Science Research Lab (ISSRL) have won the 2025 American Society of Criminology's (ASC) Division of Feminist Criminology's (DFC) Undergraduate Student Research Paper Competition. Seniors Riley Fegley and Yusra Haroon won the award for their study   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest report * HERSHEY, Pa. Penn State Health's steadfast commitment to patient safety has once again placed all five of its hospitals among the safest in the nation, according to the latest Hospital Safety Grades from the Leapfrog Group. "Our commitment to safety is embedded in every aspect of care we provide," said Mich  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway addresses academic freedom during 'First Amendment & Expressive Speech' panel The event was hosted by the Penn State Office of Academic & Student Services * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway participated in the "First Amendment & Expressive Speech" panel hosted by the Penn State Office of Academ  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Advances Steelton Infrastructure Upgrade with Overnight Water Main Replacement Temporary service interruption this evening for 207 Steelton households during water main upgrade * STEELTON, Pa. (Nov. 13, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water will temporarily suspend service tonight for about 207 households in Steelton to support a $1.3 million wate  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest reshapes exploratory studies program * PennWest University has officially launched its restructured exploratory studies program, empowering students to explore their academic and career interests with purpose and confidence. Formerly known as the undeclared/undecided program, the exploratory studies program reflects a student-centered approach to academic discovery. Each year, more than 100 PennWest s  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * President to President: "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University" Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby '90 was recently the subject of the thought leadership series, President to President, from Scott D. Miller, the president of Virginia Wesleyan University. In "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University," Grigsby shares how he and other campus leaders inspire school pride a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20 years of public health campaigns significantly reduced the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by U.S children, but that progress has plateaued in rec  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Robotic welding system entrusted to Penn College * A longtime partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology is providing a new self-contained automated welding system to the institution. Miller Welding Automation, a business unit of Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, has entrusted a PerformArc 350S and related software to the welding program for three years. The fully automated system is c  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jerseyans Say New York Drivers Are the Worst - But Rank Themselves Not Far Behind Pennsylvania and Florida motorists round out the top four, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll * New Jerseyans eyeroll the driving abilities of New Yorkers, but consider themselves pretty bad too, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. One-third of New Jersey voters say New York has the worst drivers (33%).   more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * SRU announces historic gift naming the Haverlack College of Business The $5 million investment is the largest in SRU history and will empower student outcomes * Slippery Rock University today announced a transformative gift from Rhonda and Elliott '80 Haverlack, establishing the newly named Haverlack College of Business. This landmark $5 million investment represents the single largest gift t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Staats Highlights Fiscal Responsibility, Education Investments, and Energy Relief in Budget Agreement * HARRISBURG - Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget: "This year's budget came together later than it should, but the final agreement reflects several meaningful priorities achieved for Pennsylvania fami  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Structural issue believed to be the cause of Welch Building incident * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa The preliminary assessment of the incident that took place at the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building yesterday (Nov. 12) indicates that the damage is the result of a localized structural issue. No foul play is suspected. Engineers from the Office of Physical Plant as well as outside experts will co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Five top tips for skiing safely this winter * HERSHEY, Pa. You've been dreaming of this day throughout the scorching summer months it's time to strap on your skis, flip down your visor and hit the slopes. But if your only prep for ski season was shopping for new ski pants, you may be setting yourself up for a rough ride. A safe and enjoyable season involves physical co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a new study by researchers at Penn State. AML, a cancer of blood and bone marrow, can affect people of all ages but is the most com  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Serendipitous find leads to lifesaving discoveries A Penn-led team has revealed a how hydralazine, one of the world's oldest blood pressure drugs and a mainstay treatment for preeclampsia, works at the molecular level. In doing so, they made a surprising discovery--it can also halt the growth of aggressive brain tumors. Key Takeaways * A common medication for preeclampsia, hydrala  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Votes Against Unsustainable Budget Plan * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) released the following statement after he voted against final passage of the 2025-26 state budget: "This wasn't an easy vote for me to make considering there were some really good items contained within the budget proposal, such as increased money for education, measures to reduce fraud and abuse   more