UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1.5M grant to develop advanced digital casting of manufacturing components * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining have awarded a team led by Guha Manogharan, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State, $1.5 million to develop a new approach to casting metal components used in machinery and vehicles. The award   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Aesculap Implant Systems Agrees to Pay $38.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Knee Implant Failures Company Also Enters Into Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to the Introduction of Two Adulterated Medical Devices Into Interstate Commerce * United States Attorney David Metcalf and the Department of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Aesculap Implant Systems Agrees to Pay $38.5M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Knee Implant Failures and Enters into a Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to the Introduction of Two Adulterated Medical Devices into Interstate Commerce * Medical device company Aesculap Implant Systems LLC (Aesculap), based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $38.5 million to resolve all  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Alumni John and Jan Stoner fund modern renovation of Still Hall auditorium * Students whose classes meet in the auditorium of PennWest Clarion's Still Hall will have a brighter, quieter, modernized space that is more conducive to learning, thanks to the generosity of alumni John and Jan Stoner, both 1975 graduates. The renovated space was dedicated Nov. 13 as the John and Janice (McMinn) Stoner Auditorium. Funde  more

READING, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia, Lincoln University partner to expand graduate education and experiential learning opportunities Lincoln graduates gain opportunities through Alvernia's O'Pake Institute and College of Health Sciences * Alvernia University partners with Lincoln University to expand graduate education and experiential learning pathways through Alvernia's O'Pake Institute for Economic Development & Entrepreneurshi  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Bridging the gap in dementia care * DANVILLE - Healthcare providers can gain easy access to community resources for patients with dementia thanks to a new app developed by Geisinger School of Medicine students. Aspiring neurologists Roshni Raj and Rachel Milke, both MD Class of 2028, developed Resources for Individuals Living with Dementia and their Families to take fragment  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following message by Wendy Cadge, President and Professor of Sociology: * * * In 1947, when he was just 18 years old, Martin Luther King Jr. published a short essay in the Morehouse College campus newspaper, the Maroon Tiger. In it, he argued that education has a two-fold function of utility and character. "To save man from the morass of propaganda... is one of the chief aims of education. Education must enable one to sift and we  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Charting the Course for Recovery: Villanova Geography and the Environment Professor Turns to Maps to Help Plan Repopulation of Iconic American Chestnut Invasive pests and pathogens are attacking native trees and threatening the biodiversity of our historic Eastern forests. For Jen Santoro, PhD, the key to recovering these important species--like the American chestnut--begins with the coordinates.  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU 3D-Printing Simulator Constructs Stronger, More Efficient Concrete Buildings By Kaitlyn Landram When natural disaster strikes, a building's survival often depends on how it's built. Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a fast, highly accurate simulator for spray-based concrete 3D printing that could enable stronger, more complex and less wasteful construction by predicting how  more

BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Bloomsburg University issued the following news: * * * CU-Bloomsburg, Berwick Partnership is a Win-Win A unique partnership between Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg and the Berwick Area School District is creating meaningful learning opportunities for both future teachers and current educators. During scheduled early dismissal staff development days, Berwick's faculty members participate in professional development sessions and collaboration, while Unive  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Donatos and Furmanskis named 2025 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State has named William Donato Jr. and Kathryn Donato, Penn State graduates and current co-chairs of the Schreyer Honors College campaign committee, and Donald Furmanski Jr. and Janet Furmanski, longtime volunteers and philanthropists to areas across the University, as the 2025 Fundraising Vol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Boyle Launch Bipartisan SEMI Act to Reassert U.S. Control Over Critical Chip Materials and Strengthen American Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-2) today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act, landmark legislation tha  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger recognized for digital health achievement as 2025 Most Wired Survey Recipient for sixth consecutive year * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger has been recognized as one of the "Most Wired" health systems in the country for the sixth consecutive year by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). CHIME's annual Digital Health Most Wired survey certif  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Give Thanks, Paw it Forward week kicks off * As part of Penn College's annual "Give Thanks, Paw It Forward" campaign, College Relations is amplifying the gratitude of students and alumni for their life-changing collegiate experiences. Throughout this week, thank you notes are being written, social media posts are being shared, posters and digital displays are touting the celebrati  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * HRTM Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Camelback Resort Partnership A group of East Stroudsburg University students turned their classroom lessons into real-world experience this fall through a new partnership with Camelback Resort. As part of the hospitality, recreation and tourism management (HRTM) program's Community Tourism Development course, about 30 students partic  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Inmate Sentenced To Five Years' Imprisonment For Attempting To Distribute Drugs In A Federal Prison The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Julian Beavers, age 39, an inmate at United States Penitentiary- Canaan, was sentenced on November 14, 2025, to five years' imprisonment by United States Dist  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Johnstown Resident Pleads Guilty to Theft from a Program Receiving Federal Funds This release was published following the 43-day government shutdown during which the plea occurred. * JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of stealing funds from a program or entity receiving federal   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly announces $2.5 million in grants for local fire departments * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced more than $2.5 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) grants have been approved for projects within Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. The projects were included in the legislation passed by the U.S. House (link is external) and signed into law by Presiden  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * LaunchBox opens at Pennsylvania College of Technology * WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Pennsylvania College of Technology has officially opened the doors to a collaboration space designed to empower entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into action. Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy has become the 24th innovation space in the Invent Penn State LaunchBox & Innovation Network, a   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Communications to Jewish Institutions and Civil Rights Violations United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge Mark A. Kearney on 17 counts of mailing threa  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Memorial service set for automotive faculty retiree * Lawrence Stabler Lawrence Stabler, who became a member of the college's Quarter Century Club before retiring as an associate professor of automotive in 1999, died on Nov. 12. He was 89 years old. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Kaufman Funeral Home, 2102 Northway Road, Williamsport. Visitation w  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to present on AI for inclusive innovation in Central Pennsylvania He will address the Diversity & Inclusion Professionals of Central Pennsylvania * Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will deliver the presentation "Leveraging AI to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince quoted in Bloomberg Law article about New Jersey Amazon case She provided insights on worker classification for 'NJ Amazon Suit Vies to Build on States' Limited Gig Worker Wins' * Professor Samantha Prince was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Law article entitled "NJ Amazon Suit Vies to Build on States' Limited Gig Worker Wins." Worker classificati  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted in PolitiFact story about Epstein files He discussed the likelihood of pending legislation to result in release of the files * Stanley Brand, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government at Penn State Dickinson Law and a Washington, D.C.-based criminal defense lawyer, commented on the likelihood of pending legislation to result in release of   more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Lehigh Valley professor authors new book "The Public Speaking Handbook for Women" is Nichola Gutgold's 11th book By Ryan Abramson Nichola Gutgold, professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, has released her latest book, "The Public Speaking Handbook for Women: Speaking Up and Speaking Well to Make the Most of Your Life." Publis  more

SHARON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty collaborate with healthcare professionals at Clinical Educators Workshop Penn State Shenango's physical therapist assistant (PTA) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs hosted the annual Clinical Educators Workshop on Friday, Nov. 7, bringing together clinical instructors and fieldwork educators from across the region for a day of in-person professional developm  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * New teacher leadership graduate certificate offers expanded career opportunities By Hilary Appelman Pennsylvania teachers interested in leadership roles can earn a graduate certificate in teacher leadership, offered by the Penn State College of Education through Penn State World Campus. The four-course, 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership, offered exclusivel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Pennsylvania Republicans Pull Off Budget Stalemate Wins: Avoid Tax Hikes & End Multi-State Carbon Tax Threat By Donald Webster III In a big win for Pennsylvania families and businesses, the state's long budget standoff ended with a deal that includes huge wins for taxpayers. There were no tax increases in the budget, and the state will not be part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) - an out-  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Philanthropists make $2 million gift toward a future of improved mental health * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Inspired by the chance to galvanize cutting-edge research and programming, longtime volunteers and philanthropists Julie and Jason Borrelli have come forward with a $2 million gift to launch a new initiative to promote collegiate mental health. The act of generosity by the Borrellis, who   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Katherine C. Pearson offers 'A Close Look at Senior Living Options' at Penn State Harrisburg The two-part course was part of a series of fall offerings at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute * During November 2025, Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Katherine C. Pearson was a guest speaker at Penn State Harrisburg for a two-part course that took "A Close Look  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Renaissance Fund honors Bill and Connie Hayes, raises more than $450,000 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - On Nov. 11, Penn State hosted the 49th annual Renaissance Fund event celebrating 2025 honorees William P. and Connie H. Hayes. The event recognized the couple's lifelong commitment to the University and local community through their professional careers, volunteerism and philanthropy, and rai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Denounces GOP Attacks on D.C. Autonomy and Public Safety in House Rules Committee Testimony * PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) testified before the House Rules Committee to oppose two Republican-led bills that would strip Washington, D.C. residents of their right to self-governance, roll back police accountability reforms, and reimpose   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Bacon, Panetta Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Permanent Retainment of Dept. of Ed Staff Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Care * PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 17, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) led a bipartisan letter with Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education urging th  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Roaring Spring Man Sentenced to Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking This release was published following the 43-day government shutdown during which the sentencing occurred. * JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A former resident of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months of imprisonment, to be followed by six years of  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Women's basketball has 4-0 start * Last week in review: The cross-country teams closed out their season, the women's basketball team won two games and at 4-0 continued its best start since the 1998-99 team started a program-best 6-0, the wrestling team had one individual champion at an invitational, and a dozen Wildcats received United East Conference postseason  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health's Dietary Teams Earn Good Food, Healthy Hospital Awards for Fresh, Nutritious Meals * Exceptional care goes beyond the exam room. It also means providing nutritiousand deliciousmeals to our patients, community, and team members.  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple University Police launch 'Cops in Classrooms' to build bonds through reading Temple University's Department of Public Safety's newest community engagement initiative brings police officers into local elementary schools to read to students, sparking conversations about kindness, respect and safety. Trading his badge for a book, Temple University Police Officer Arashdeep Bawa sat down in front of t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Applauds EPA's WOTUS Proposal House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced their proposed rule clarifying the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implementing the U.S. Supreme Co  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Two Additional Defendants Sentenced for Roles in Pennsylvania/Ohio Drug Trafficking Ring This release was issued following the 43-day government shutdown during which the sentencings occurred. * JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - Two individuals from Ohio were sentenced in federal court on their convictions of violating federal narcotics laws in connection wi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The United Steelworkers Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing opposition to the proposed revision of the Formaldehyde Standard. The union, representing workers across diverse industries, emphasizes that changes to the respiratory protection provisions pose serious risks to worker safety. In their letter, the USW asserts that removing exist  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Letting the sunshine in and monitoring stormwater runoff As the buzz around renewable energy grows louder, a research endeavor led by the Water Center at Penn exemplifies of how addressing energy demands goes hand-in-hand with tackling water challenges. * On both traditional and solar farms, sunlight gets converted into usable energy. Utility-scale solar arrays,  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Nursing Researcher Awarded $798,158 R25 Education Project Grant from the National Institutes of Health Bridgette M. Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations at Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN), has been awarded a $798,000 R25 Ed  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following commentary: * * * WKU English Students Present Research at Naylor Conference By Atiana Spivey When I applied to Western Kentucky University as a dual biology and English major, I thought my undergraduate research experience would come from the sciences, not from the arts. I was glad to be proven wrong. The Naylor Workshop on Undergraduate Research in Writing Studies is an annual research conference hosted in  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2025: * * * Xfinity and Peacock Team Up with EA Sports FC(TM) 26 to Bring Fans Exclusive In-Game Offers and Kits As EA SPORTS FC(TM) 26 kicks off, Xfinity and Peacock return for another year of collaboration, bringing exclusive offers, and new branded customization options in-game. * Today, Comcast Corporation and Electronic Arts Inc. announced an expanded partnership be  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * York College Hosts Largest Open House Since 2017, Welcomes Record-Breaking Interest from Prospective Students York College of Pennsylvania welcomed its highest registration numbers and highest attended Open House since 2017 on Saturday, November 15, drawing 293 prospective students and a total of 806 attendees including guests. Families traveled to campus from eight states: Connectic  more