UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cancer-fighting bacterial product 'cocktails' may offer personalized treatment * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Bacteria may be the next frontier in cancer treatment, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State that devised a new approach of creating bacteria-derived mixtures or cocktails to help fight bladder cancer. They tested their mixtures of good and bad bacteria on patient tumor samp  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * How Pitt is preparing Greater Hazelwood residents for emerging life sciences jobs Pitt's Neighborhood Commitment in Greater Hazelwood is launching the Life Sciences Bridge Program, a paid 50-hour job readiness program that introduces young adults living in the Pittsburgh neighborhood to entry-level roles in the life sciences. The program is open to Greater Hazelwood residents age  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * In Case You Needed a Reminder: The House Majority Runs Through Pennsylvania and Democrats Are on Offense * WHYY : "There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all. " New reporting this morning highlights what we already know: The path back to the House majority runs straight through Pennsylvania, and D  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Lycoming College students explore dinosaurs with hands-on field experiences Dinosaurs have captivated the imaginations of both children and adults for generations. For many Lycoming College students, that wonder and curiosity is reignited when they enroll in Lycoming College's Biology 109, "The Natural History of Dinosaurs." Led by David Broussard, Ph.D., paleontologist, associate professor of biology at   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Revitalizing Pittsburgh: Shapiro Administration Helps Break Ground on Major Esplanade Development Project The Commonwealth has invested $35 million into the sustainable development project in the city's North Side that is expected to inject $1.5 billion into the economy, support nearly 14,000 total construction and permanent jobs, and create mo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Master Planning Survey for Presque Isle State Park Complex An updated master plan will guide the future of the complex, which includes Presque Isle and Erie Bluffs state parks, and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Admission to State Parks in the Presque Isle State Park Complex and across the Commonwealth are   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Dermot Groome trains Ukrainian prosecutors on the legal theory of command responsibility The training was organized by the International Development Law Organization and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine * On November 26, 2025, Professor Dermot Groome participated in a day-long training for Ukrainian prosecutors on the international customary legal  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Students make Qu'ran book holders in Makerspace * Last month, the Impact Center and Bryn Mawr's Makerspace teamed up to hold a workshop where students could make their own Qu'ran book rests, known as "rehals." The workshop was a collaboration between Makerspace Coordinator, Bronwen Densmore, and Soaad Elbahwati, Assistant Chaplain for Interfaith Life. During the workshop, attendees learned how to design the  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Carlow University issued the following news: * * * Supporting the Region's Childcare Workforce: Carlow's Apprenticeship Program Degree Pathway Program Problem/Challenge Nationally, enrollment in traditional teacher preparation programs has dramatically declined over the past fifteen years. Pennsylvania is one of the states with the greatest decline in the number of students in the teacher pipeline. As the need for highly qualified teachers has increased, s  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Tyler School of Art and Architecture to Launch Graduate Program in Art Therapy Tyler School of Art and Architecture is launching a new graduate degree in art therapy. Beginning in fall 2026, the new Master of Arts program will complement Tyler's existing undergraduate art therapy degree, charting a course for students interested in pursuing board certification as professional art therapists. Given the su  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Explores New Global Learning Partnership in Brazil In Spring 2025, when Drs. Tamara Sniad and Mohammed Raja first connected with the leadership at Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) in Brazil to explore a global learning partnership, they had a good feeling it could be the start of something special. This was solidified during their recent visit to the campus. Representing YCP and   more