UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3.2M NIH grant to test and refine a heart pump for long-term use in children * HERSHEY, Pa. For children with severe heart failure where the heart doesn't pump blood properly there's often a long wait for a donor organ and limited tools to help keep them alive during this time, according to Choon-Sik Jhun, associate professor of surgery at Penn State College of Medicine. Currently, there   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3.2M to fund flu-bacteria interaction study in 3D-bioprinted lung platform * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The seasonal flu infects as many as one billion people every year, and bacterial co-infection with the influenza virus can cause serious complications for example, pneumonia is a leading cause of death in flu pandemics. The specifics, however, of how co-infection of the flu and bacteria impac  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2025 Roy Awards recognize materials research with potential far-reaching impact * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Six materials researchers at Penn State have received the 2025 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, recognizing a wide range of research with societal impact. The award is presented by the Materials Research Institute (MRI) for recent interdisciplinary materials re  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * A Routine Blood Test Could Help Predict Who Benefits Most From CAR T-Cell Therapy * * Measuring a patient's absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) can predict how well they'll respond to CAR T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. * How fast a patient's ALC increased and peaked was linked to survival. * The finding could offer  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI-enabled monitoring system could help keep dairy calves healthy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) a type of pneumonia is the leading cause of death for dairy calves after they become accustomed to food other than their mothers' milk, resulting in economic losses at over $1 billion annually for the U.S. cattle industry. To detect BRD in dairy calves before they show   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Healthcare+'s Atrium Health Environmental Services Team Shines in Las Vegas at 35th Annual Housekeeping Olympics Aramark Healthcare+ Environmental Services (EVS) teams play a vital role in infection prevention, ensuring patient rooms and common areas are cleaned and disinfected to the highest standards for the safe  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Beaver Falls Resident Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Benefits A resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 3 years' probation plus 7 days intermittent confinement on his conviction of theft of government property, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. Uni  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Berger Montague PC Investigating Claims on Behalf of StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) Investors After Class Action Filing National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) ("StubHub" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired StubHub securities during the period o  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Moravian University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 8, 2025, with Glynnis Jones, assistant professor in the occupational therapy program: * * * Big Impact for Little Ones: Moravian's Pediatric OT Pro Bono Clinic Continues to Grow For the fourth year, Moravian hosted its Pediatric Occupational Therapy Pro Bono Clinic, providing occupational therapy services to local children at no cost to families. Each year the program gets "bigger and better," said Glynn  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $1.7 Million Investment from UnitedHealthcare to Support Essential Community Programs * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced a $1.7 million investment from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania to expand impactful community efforts that address health-related medical and social n  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Concerning Increase in Newborns Not Receiving Preventative Vitamin K Shots * In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) uncovered an alarming trend - the proportion of newborn infants not receiving preventative vitamin K shots has increased by 77% since 2017. The findi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU-Backed PennSTART Project To Bring Training, Testing and Jobs to the Region * Carnegie Mellon University's Safety21 (opens in new window) helped shape the vision for PennSTART (opens in new window) the Pennsylvania Safety Transportation and Research Track now under construction (opens in new window). When finished, PennSTART will comprise a high-speed test track and a variety of flexible, fut  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Judge Guido Calabresi receives the Dr. John and Liz Murray Scholarship Award The incomparable legal scholar Judge Guido Calabresi visited the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University on November 20, 2025, as part of the Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship Lecture Series. Judge Calabresi gave a CLE/ CJE presentation, discussing originalism and structuralism and highlightin  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Eberly Research Showcase: From Molecules to Galaxies winners announced * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Eberly Research Showcase: From Molecules to Galaxies, organized by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from across the Penn State Eberly College of Science on Nov. 14, featured poster and podium presentations from over 30 graduate students and postdocs. "The Eberly Research Showca  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Forest and wildlife technology programs to open at Penn State Altoona * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Associate degree programs in forest technology and wildlife technology - currently located only at Penn State Mont Alto and DuBois, respectively, and offered through Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences - have been approved to open at Penn State Altoona, maintaining these unique and histor  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * From camp counselor to confident educator: Destiny Kirby's PennWest Clarion story * Destiny Kirby had many reasons for choosing PennWest Clarion for her education. Topping the list were Clarion's reputation for excellent teacher preparation and a family precedent. "My sister graduated from Clarion in 2004, and she heavily influenced my decision to attend PennWest Clarion," Kirby said. Kirby chose her major - ea  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark members saving money through new lower-cost generic, biosimilar drugs * PITTSBURGH (December 8, 2025) Highmark members are saving money on new lower-cost generic medications for certain types of cancer and multiple sclerosis, as well as new biosimilar drugs that treat certain autoimmune conditions. Highmark is a founding member supporting Civ  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * International student leader Kyle Bennett set to graduate with vision for global impact * Kyle Bennett's journey to PennWest California began thousands of miles away in Trinidad and Tobago, driven by a lifelong desire to solve real-world problems. On December 13, the PennWest senior will proudly earn his Bachelor of Science in mechatronics engineering technology. From an early age, Bennett envisioned using engine  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly introduces Strengthening Trade Enforcement and Evasion Limitations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, Dec. 4, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the STEEL Act, Strengthening Trade Enforcement and Evasion Limitations Act, legislation that will enhance trade enforcement legislation and prevent dumping, an unfair trade practice by foreign nations that se  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Lowest Suicide Rate Is in December but Some in Media Still Promote Holiday-Suicide Myth * During the year-end holiday season, the suicide rate declines, U.S. health statistics show. The month of December typically has the year's lowest average daily suicide rate. And yet each year at this time, some news publications repeat the persistent but incorrect   more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia OT Students Adapt Toys for Children with Disabilities Misericordia University occupational therapy students helped children with disabilities experience greater independence and play this holiday season through a toy adaptation initiative held in 'Santa's Workshop' on campus, an interactive event designed to match children with switch-adapted toys. During the event, 15 children trialed a var  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NSF grant to support planning of sustainable space technology center * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A multi-institution team led by researchers at Penn State received a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) planning grant to begin the process of establishing the Center for Research in Emerging Sustainable Space Technologies (CRES2T). The $20  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following Q&A by Brandon K. Baker with Sara Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy and Practice, and Patrick Harker, professor and dean emeritus of the Wharton School: * * * Penn Forward's Access, Affordability, and Value co-chairs on creating opportunity As co-chairs of Penn Forward's Access, Affordability, and Value working group, Sara Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Patrick Ha  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast episode features author Chris Dileo Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy, and Jeff Stoyanoff, assistant professor of English and of women's, gender and sexuality studies, have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast. In the latest "Meet Your Maker" episode, the hosts welcome author Chris Dileo  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Penn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time - especially for children New innovation funded through Children's Miracle Network enhances safety and comfort for pediatric and adult patients Penn State Health is now using a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly reduces the time patients spend under anesthesia during MRI scans - with  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to face Clemson in Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State will make its second appearance in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl when the Nittany Lions take on ACC foe Clemson at noon on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Yankee Stadium in New York City. The game will air on ABC. This will be the second matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Tigers, who last met  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Edinboro graduate prepares for career in speech-language pathology * Madison Messina will walk across the stage on December 13 to receive her Master of Science in speech-language pathology, marking the culmination of a two-degree journey at PennWest Edinboro. The Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, native earned her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2023 and chose to continue her educatio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- PPG, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, announced that it will make its advanced PPG VISUALIZID software available for use with PPG DELFLEET Evolution commercial vehicle coatings across the U.S. and Canada. This expansion marks a significant step in digital color-matching technology for the commercial vehicle repair industry. The company is launching the software to provide repair professionals with a powerful digital solution intended to deliver faster and more accurate color matc  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Preventing privacy breaches and strengthening trust in AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Shagufta Mehnaz, assistant professor of computer science and engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Penn State, received a five-year, $632,430 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her project, " Privacy Auditing Frameworks   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Quantum Hide-and-Seek: SURF Project Automates Finding the Invisible * Imagine trying to spot a single snowflake on a glass slide not with your eyes, but with a microscope, and not just any snowflake, but one that's invisible to the naked eye. That's the challenge Patrick Kaczmarek is solving with a blend of quantum physics, robotics and machine learning. Kaczmarek, a junior at Carnegie Mellon Un  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith UK and Singapore recognized in Chambers FinTech 2026 * In the UK, Chambers notes Reed Smith's regular advice on corporate transactional matters, including financings for FinTechs, alongside its work on regulatory mandates around digital asset operations. A client quoted by the publication stated, "Their key strengths are their practicality and flexibility  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Basketball teams split * Last week in review: The basketball teams split after stepping into United East Conference action for the first time this season, and two wins by the women's team continued its best start in program history at 9-1, eclipsing the 8-1 start of the 1998-99 team. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Last week's highlights: A three-point advantage in the f  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release: * * * Sumitomo Riko Leverages Ansys AI Technology to Accelerate Simulation Over 10x for Automotive Component Design and Manufacturing Ansys SimAI helps engineers swiftly predict physics-based behavior -- including mechanical, thermal, and chemical -- across product design and manufacturing Key Highlights * Part of the Synopsys portfolio of simulation & analysis sol  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Thompson Statement on Farm Aid House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced an economic assistance package for American producers: "I commend President Trump for standing by our hardworking producers who continue to struggle with distort  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions * (Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025) - President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeve  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Two 2025 project grants and a fellowship from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage WXPN and the Institute for Contemporary Art each received creative project grants and filmmaker Sosena Solomon, who teaches in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies, was named a 2025 Pew Fellow. * The University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) and WXPN have received Pew creative proj  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00206-14) on Dec. 3, 2025, entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Altoona Healthcare System in Pennsylvania." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) mission is to conduct independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that combats fraud, waste, and abuse and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of programs   more