PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Although Public Overwhelmingly Supports Hepatitis B Vaccine for a Newborn, Partisan Differences Exist * On December 5, 2025, the Trump administration's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), whose members were handpicked by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and vaccination critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is scheduled to determine whe  more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University's 11th Annual UKnightedTuesday Sets Record-breaking $1.5 Million in Gifts By Ryan Hiemenz Arcadia University's 11th annual day(s) of giving, UKnightedTuesday (UKT), held Dec. 2-3, reached new heights with a record total of $1,523,328/* in gifts from 645 donors in support of the University and its community. This total smashes last year's total of $926,397 from 555 donors. Before revealin  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Board OKs audited financial statements, names interim VP, approves mission, vision, values * During the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors meeting on Dec. 4, the board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 audited financial statements and authorized a list of banks to serve as depositories of college funds. The board also appointed Kyle A. Smith as interim vice president f  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following commentary on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Inspiring the Creators and Innovators of Tomorrow at Universal Epic Universe By Dalila Wilson-Scott At Comcast, we believe innovation begins with imagination. As a global media and technology company, we reach hundreds of millions of people through world-class connectivity, platforms, and memorable content and experiences. This November, we ignited creativity and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Crudite-Loving Dr. Oz Appearing With Day-Trader Rob Bresnahan As They Team Up to Dismantle Pennsylvanians' Health Care * In response to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz today joining vulnerable Congressman Rob Bresnahan for a "health care roundtable" in Northeastern Pennsylvania, DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement: "Rob Bresnahan is a corr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * DCNR Names New Park Manager for Hills Creek State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds Former manager will take on a new leadership role overseeing multiple parks in the region. * Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Tracy Lambert as the new park operations man  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Dinosaur extinction shaped modern forests and rivers, researchers find * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The sudden extinction of the dinosaurs dramatically altered the North American landscape, according to a recent study published by a multi-institutional team including researchers from Penn State. Just as large mammals like elephants and rhinoceroses shape their environment by consuming and dama  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * ICDS Quantum Hub awards Quantum SuperSEED grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Quantum Hub, housed under the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), has awarded Quantum SuperSEED grants to three Penn State faculty research teams. The program, which invests in high-impact quantum research, is designed to bring together Penn State faculty from across different departmen  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Receives $1.3 Million for Crimson Hawk Bridge Program to Serve Students With Intellectual Disabilities Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $1.34 million from the US Department of Education to develop the Crimson Hawks Bridge, a multi-year program to help individuals with intellectual disabilities gain skills, experience, and credentials to live independently and successfully tr  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Dec. 6 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research By Lindsey Hodges Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant that will support her research into decision education and help her and a colleague develop a high school English Language Arts  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Dec. 6 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Senator Dave McCormick Discusses AI Innovation at Compelling Perspectives The senator spoke about Pennsylvania's AI future, as well as the ethical and societal implications of AI. * Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) shared a bold statement with the audience gathered for Lehigh's Compelling Perspectives series: he believes society is facing the next Industrial Revolution in regard to AI, and it is the most impo  more

OXFORD, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * Lincoln University Receives $25M Gift from MacKenzie Scott Mackenzie Scott Increases Her Commitment to Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with Recent $25 Million Gift * In a move that exemplifies her confidence in the university's mission, vision, and leadership, Mackenize Scott, philanthropist and dedicated supporter of historical Black institutions, has provided a $25 million unrestricted gift to Lincoln,   more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Millersville University Adjusts Fees for 2026-27 By Mary Dolheimer After seven years without any increases, Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees approved fee adjustments for the 2026-27 academic year to address inflation and rising operating costs. Housing fees will rise by 10%, and dining meal plans will increase by 5%. Beginning in 2027-28, Millersville will also impleme  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University Launches CAS Scholarship Series With Marine Invasive Species Talk Misericordia University launched the inaugural presentation of the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Research and Scholarship Series on Nov. 12, welcoming faculty, students and community members for a showcase of the scholarly work taking place across the college. Dr. Linda Auker, associate professor of biology,   more

CRESSON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Mount Aloysius Radiography Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate in Certification Exams The 2025 graduates of Mount Aloysius College's associate's medical imaging - radiography program achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' certification exams. The 23 graduates from the Cresson campus and three graduates from the DuBois campus are now certified med  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $6 Million to Expand Affordable Housing in 12 Counties The HOME Investment Partnerships Program helps municipalities increase and maintain decent, affordable housing for low-income Pennsylvanians. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvanians have more access to safe, affordable housing. *   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $2 Million to Help Communities Plant More Trees New statewide program through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will fund tree planting, maintenance, and safety work in communities that need it most -- saving local governments money and improving neighborhood health. * The   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 6 (TNSjou) -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Pediatrician and Geneticist to Receive 2026 Trinity College President's Medal for Science and Innovation Pediatrician and geneticist D. Holmes Morton, M.D., IDP'79, H'90 will receive the 2026 Trinity College President's Medal for Science and Innovation, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the STEM fields. Morton has dedicated his career to treating Amish and Mennonite  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg to hold fall 2025 commencement Dec. 20 Penn State Harrisburg will hold its fall 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A livestream of the commencement ceremony for the benefit of graduates' family members who may not be able to attend in person will be available. Visit the website for   more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill holds fall Undergraduate Research Poster Conference Penn State Schuylkill students showcased their academic work across multiple disciplines during the fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Poster Conference, a semesterly event celebrating student research, scholarship, and experiential learning. Students presented posters highlighting projects in biolog  more

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * GivingTuesday gift to support youth STEAM camps National Gypsum donation to support youth scholarships, equipment By Kristen Doerschner Penn State Beaver's youth summer camps will have expanded opportunities because of a $27,500 GivingTuesday gift from National Gypsum, a supplier of Gold Bond brand gypsum wallboard. In honor of the global giving day, which Penn State celebrated for   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Pugh Celebrates PUC Vote to Suspend Proposed Rate Increases * HARRISBURG - Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) vote to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for both its water and wastewater service for 37 counties across the Commonwealth. "I'm   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts PA-01 in Democrats' Direction * Non-partisan race rater: "Democrats had a strong Election Day in Bucks County last month, flipping offices the party hasn't held since the 1800s" Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District toward Democrats' direction in just the latest sign that Republican   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Leaving a Temple Made legacy: Timothy Reese, ENG '90 For nearly 20 years, Timothy Reese, ENG '90 has been an active member of the Temple University community. Through an increase in family obligations, career success and the overall busyness of life, his presence at Temple has never wavered. The impetus for Reese's dedication can be traced back to his first campus visit. From the moment he stepped foot   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Breakthrough catalyst insight may unlock new possibilities for safer water disinfection University of Pittsburgh researchers have made an important step toward providing hospitals and water treatment facilities with a safer, greener alternative to chlorine-based disinfection. The team, which includes scientists from Drexel University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, u  more