READING, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia announces plans for spring 2026 commencement ceremony Alvernia returns to Santander Arena to celebrate class of 2026 * Alvernia University announces its commencement and recognition ceremonies schedule for the class of 2026. Graduates from May 2026, December 2025, and August 2025 will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET at Santander Arena in downtown Reading. The univer  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 21 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 38 municipal and police pension plans in Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lehigh, Lycoming, McKean, Montgomery, Perry, Somerset, Susq  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Creative media production students present capstone projects Westminster College creative media production students showcased their culminating capstone projects at the Senior Capstone Showcase held Sunday, Nov. 16, in Mueller Theater of the College's McKelvey Campus Center. The event highlighted year-long scholarly and creative work, giving students the opportunity to publicly present professional-l  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Empet makes 'Foremost Under 40' * Audriana L. Empet, director of admissions, has been named to Pennsylvania Business Central's 2025 " Foremost Under 40 " list, published on Nov. 28. Empet is treasurer-elect for the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling, for which she was previously an at-large delegate to the Executive Committee. She's also a member of the Natio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Experience a winter haven of light, peace and community at the Arboretum * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Be inspired by the magic of the season by coming to Winter's Glow at the Arboretum at Penn State. The community event offers paid and free activities, including live music and local food vendors, and will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Indoor and outdoor activities include a "H  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Eyes for an agricultural robot: AI system identifies weeds in apple orchards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only labor-intensive, but it also can damage soil structure and tree roots. Using chemical sprays to kill w  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Falk '26 and McGuire '26 Bring Fantasy World to Life in New Book The journey to releasing her new book has been years in the making for Creative Writing major Savannah Falk '26. Using an idea she's been ruminating on since a dream she had at 10 years old, Falk began writing during high school-on the bleachers before tennis practice, at night after finishing homework, whenever she could. She continued when sh  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University PA Program Shines at State PSPA Conference Misericordia University's Physician Assistant Program delivered a strong professional presence at the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates Annual Conference held at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor. The statewide event provided a platform for continuing medical education, networking, and student engagement, and Mise  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified * CENTER VALLEY, Pa. There's a new dinosaur species on the block. An international team, including a biologist from Penn State Lehigh Valley, discovered that a 75-million-year-old fossil classified as a different dinosaur is its own massive, duck-billed species. Working with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, the team nam  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.5 Million to Support Roadway Improvements in Lancaster County This investment will increase safety, improve traffic flows, and support new economic development in East Donegal Township. Since day one, Governor Josh Shapiro has been committed to strengthening communities and making Pennsylvania an eco  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $10.5 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow in Four Counties The projects supported through these PIDA loans will inject more than $23.2 million into the economy, create 26 new jobs, and retain 297 existing positions. In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has ap  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified Discovery team member D. Edward Malinzak, assistant teaching professor of biology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, incorporates identification methods into learning experience for students By Ryan Abramson, Mary Kate Maguire and Sara Kardish CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- There's a new dinosaur species on the block. An in  more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Greater Allegheny professor brings Black culture, history to podcast Johnathan White to host 'The History of Being Black,' guiding conversations on culture, diversity, inclusion and justice * Johnathan White, associate teaching professor of history at Penn State Greater Allegheny, has taken on the role of host for the "History of Being Black" podcast. According to Whi  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Edinboro brings bagpiping tradition to the community * PennWest Edinboro will offer a two-day virtual beginner's boot camp in January designed to introduce students, employees and community members to one of the campus's most cherished traditions: the sound of the bagpipes. The boot camp will be held January 12 and 13 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Participants should plan to attend both one-hour sessions. Open to   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple University Board of Trustees vote to approve merger with Library Company of Philadelphia Upon completion of the merger, the Library Company will become part of Temple Libraries, helping to further enrich one of the top university research libraries in North America. A merger between two of Philadelphia's most historic and impactful institutions has now been approved. Earlier this week, sharehold  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter * HERSHEY, Pa. A massage therapist was the first person to spot a bump on Emma Price's back. It seemed like a tender muscle knot that wouldn't go away. Price's mother then noticed something else. When her then-13-year-old daughter tried to stand up straight, her shoulders were uneven. Soon, the Lancaster teen di  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Update on Grant Opportunity to Advance Bi-Co Academic Collaboration * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on December 4, 2025. Friends and Colleagues: We are excited to provide an update on the invitation we shared earlier this semester requesting proposals for achievable, innovative pilot projects to advance Bi-Co academic collaboration and promise meaningful outcomes for students, support  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 1200 V SiC MOSFET Power Modules in MAACPAK PressFit Package Increase Efficiency and Reliability Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new 1200 V MOSFET power modules designed to increase efficiency and reliability for medium to high frequency applications in automotive, energy, industrial, and telecom systems. Offering four and si  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and PROMATION Sign Agreement for New-Build Projects in Canada and Globally Memorandum of Understanding Supports Deployment of AP1000 and AP300 Technologies * Peterborough, Ontario, December 4, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company and PROMATION Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globa  more