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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Thursday January 22, 2026 ( 67 items )  

'Made by Hand' exhibit showcases talent of college community
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * 'Made by Hand' exhibit showcases talent of college community * The Gallery at Penn College is celebrating the creativity, skill and artistry of the college community with an exhibit titled "Made by Hand: An Exhibition of Tomorrow Makers." More than 110 pieces of art from 75 students, alumni, retirees, faculty and staff will be on display through Feb. 26. The special exhibition mar  more

365 Wins in 365 Days: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside  more

37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to   more

ABA Book, 'A Lawyer's Guide to AI,' Offers a Practical View of AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSrep) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA book, 'A Lawyer's Guide to AI,' offers a practical view of AI The American Bar Association Science and Technology Law Section has released a new book, "A Lawyer's Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts," which offers a historical overview of AI and explains the technological and legal perspectives of the rapidly changing field. Author Matthew T. Henshon is an attorney and chair-elect of the   more

Addressing the AI Talent Gap: Five Key Takeaways from Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics Research with Precisely
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Addressing the AI Talent Gap: Five Key Takeaways from Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics Research with Precisely * Organizations are racing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, and while investment in technology is moving fast, there's a talent gap holding companies back. Drexel LeBow's Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics continu  more

An International Trip Builds Global Innovation Ecosystems
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * An International Trip Builds Global Innovation Ecosystems * From YTILI Fellow to Global Accelerator In the fall of 2024, the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship had the pleasure of hosting Vladislav Pavlov from Belgrade, Serbia, through the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), a U.S. Department of State program. Vladislav had an incredible vision  more

Aramark Student Nutrition at Pawtucket Schools Spotlight Creativity With "Student Chef of the Month" Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition at Pawtucket Schools Spotlight Creativity with "Student Chef of the Month" Program Aramark Student Nutrition is committed to engaging students in meaningful ways--and what better way than inviting them to help shape their dining experience? At Pawtucket School Department in Rhode Island, Aramark   more

Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures in the Eberly College of Science, a series of free public lectures now in its 32nd year, will return to Penn State on Jan. 24. This year's lecture series, titled "Unexpected pairings: Addressing today's biggest societal questions using different disciplinary approac  more

At Budget Hearing, Democratic Witness Delivers Powerful Testimony on Real-World Impacts of the Republican Health Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * At Budget Hearing, Democratic Witness Delivers Powerful Testimony on Real-World Impacts of the Republican Health Care Crisis At today's House Budget Committee hearing on rising health care costs, the Committee heard powerful testimony from Rena Bumbray-Graves, a home care worker from Woodbridge, Virginia, on the real-world consequen  more

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University & Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 13th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University & Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 13th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition * HARRISBURG, PA -Pennsylvania Auditor General, Timothy L. DeFoor; Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) Interim President, David Schankweiler; and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Marketing,   more

BAE Systems Awarded $473 Million for Paladin Production
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems awarded $473 million for Paladin production BAE Systems has received a $473 million contract award for the production of 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, which includes the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked ammunition-loading vehicle. "The M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer provides the firepower and operational advantage Soldiers need on the modern battlefield," sai  more

Boyle Opening Remarks at Budget Committee Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Boyle Opening Remarks at Budget Committee Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Budget Committee hearing examining rising health care costs and the nation's fiscal outlook. In his remarks, Boyle criticized Republi  more

Center for Auto Safety: Pittsburgh-Area Couple Says Kia Denied Warranty Claim Over Oil Change Receipts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Center for Auto Safety issued the following news: * * * Pittsburgh-area couple says Kia denied warranty claim over oil change receipts Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said warranty denials like this are not unusual. "Often, the first tactic is to deny the claim and hope the consumer goes away," said Brooks. Brooks points to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal law that protects consumers. The law makes it illegal for manufactu  more

Center for Critical Minerals director receives high honor at alma mater
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Center for Critical Minerals director receives high honor at alma mater Professor Sarma V. Pisupati, director of the Center for Critical Minerals at Penn State, capped 2025 with a top honor at an alma mater. The Osmania University College of Technology Alumni Association granted Pisupati its highest distinction -the Distinguished Alumnus Award -and hosted him as a distinguished guest and   more

Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States * Today, Common Cause, the nation's leading good government organization, held a media briefing describing its multi-state legal response to unprecedented U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) demands for sensitive voter roll data. The Trump Administration's requests raise urgent questions about data privacy, federal overreach, and   more

Congressman Mackenzie Meets with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Meets with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, attended a members-only roundtable on Tuesday night with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Congressman Mackenzie is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Western Hemisphere Subc  more

Congressman Mackenzie's FLEX Act Advances Through Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie's FLEX Act Advances Through Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, saw his legislation to modernize the federal Charter Schools Program advance through the House Committee on Education and Workforce. H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act, updates   more

EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026 * EMILYs List is announcing its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic plan to secure governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot.  The $15 million plan targets nine states where building Democ  more

EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026 * EMILYs List announced Nevada as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic $15 million plan to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026.  "The Republ  more

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Rules to Enhance Airspace Safety
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports across the U.S. These routine regulatory updates are designed to ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by accounting for air traffic requirements and changes to navigational facilities. The amendment modifies 14 CFR part 97, which governs the technical procedures pilots  more

Fallcatcher Principal Who Defrauded Investors Out of Approximately $5 Million Sentenced to Five and a Half Years in Prison
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Fallcatcher Principal Who Defrauded Investors Out of Approximately $5 Million Sentenced to Five and a Half Years in Prison United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Henry Ford, also known as Cleothus "Lefty" Jackson, 51, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was sentenced today to 66 months in prison, three years of supervise  more

February events at Susquehanna
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * February events at Susquehanna * All events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. Noted author to present reading Susquehanna's Seavey Reading Series will present author Anna Badhken at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall. Born in the Soviet Union and a resident of the United States since 2004, Badhken is the author of seven books, most recently the e  more

Freeman looks to close Sunshine Act 24-hour notice loophole
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Freeman looks to close Sunshine Act 24-hour notice loophole * HARRISBURG, Jan. 21 - Responding to a November decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, state Rep. Robert Freeman has introduced legislation to clarify the exceptions to the 24-hour rule under the Sunshine Act. "An informed and engaged citizenry is essential for a thriving democracy. The 24-hour rule was enacted by t  more

From Blueprints to Blocks: FlagSHIP Course Uses Minecraft to Explore Sustainable Design
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Blueprints to Blocks: FlagSHIP Course Uses Minecraft to Explore Sustainable Design * That experience unfolds in CDD 240 M J: Minecraft for Sustainable Design, a FlagSHIP course taught by Dr. David Moody. During the intensive two-week program, students from across disciplines work together using Minecraft: Education Edition to recreate Flagler's campus while exploring how digital spaces can reflect cultur  more

Grassley, Rounds, Colleagues Push DOJ, FTC to Renew Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement, Protect Small and Medium-Sized Businesses From Economic Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Grassley, Rounds, Colleagues Push DOJ, FTC to Renew Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement, Protect Small and Medium-Sized Businesses From Economic Discrimination Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to r  more

Hopeman Lecture: Physicist Barr to discuss 'Myth of Conflict'
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Hopeman Lecture: Physicist Barr to discuss 'Myth of Conflict' * Grove City College's Albert A. Hopeman Jr. Memorial Lecture in Faith, Science and Technology will feature physicist Stephen Barr discussing "Science and Religion: The Myth of Conflict." The lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in Sticht Lecture Hall of the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters on campus is free and open to the public.   more

ICYMI: DNC Blasts Trump's First Year in Office as a Disaster as Working Families Suffer Under Rising Costs, Less Health Care
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Blasts Trump's First Year in Office as a Disaster as Working Families Suffer Under Rising Costs, Less Health Care Donald Trump promised an economic "golden age" on "Day One," but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families' pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands of  more

Kelly, Ways & Means Republicans Sound Alarm as Minnesota Scandal Unfolds, Call on IRS to Crackdown on Non-Profit Sector
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Ways & Means Republicans Sound Alarm as Minnesota Scandal Unfolds, Call on IRS to Crackdown on Non-Profit Sector On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), and Ways & Means Committee Republicans called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to overhaul its oversight of the non-profit sector  more

KnowledgeWorks: Imagining the Future of Education in Southwestern Pennsylvania
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Imagining the Future of Education in Southwestern Pennsylvania By Jason Swanson and Jeremiah-Anthony Righteous-Rogers KEY TAKEAWAYS: * KnowledgeWorks partnered with Remake Learning to produce an original 10-year forecast exploring what learning across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region could look like by 2036 * The forecast is designed as a practical foresight tool for educators, school and s  more

Major Utilities, Large Power Producers, Leading Tech Companies, and Experts All Endorse Pa. Gov. Shapiro, PJM Governors, and Federal Government's Plan for PJM Reform - Will PJM Listen?
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Major Utilities, Large Power Producers, Leading Tech Companies, and Experts All Endorse Governor Shapiro, PJM Governors, and Federal Government's Plan for PJM Reform - Will PJM Listen? From utilities and power producers to global tech companies and independent experts, a broad coalition agrees: PJM must reform now to protect consumers and keep electricity affordable. * A growing,  more

Meteorology professor earns Nikolai Dotzek Award for severe weather research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Meteorology professor earns Nikolai Dotzek Award for severe weather research Yvette Richardson, senior associate dean for undergraduate education and professor of meteorology in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, became the seventh in her field to earn the Nikolai Dotzek Award, the most prestigious prize in the severe weather research community.  The award, presented by the Europ  more

Millersville University: Lancaster Mayor is a Marauder
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * New Lancaster Mayor is a Marauder "I wasn't always drawn to politics, but I was drawn to leadership," shares Jamie Arroyo, a 2010 graduate of Millersville University who was sworn in as Lancaster's 44th - and first Latino - mayor in early January 2026. The former CEO of ASSETS Lancaster, a nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurs through business training, microloans, mentorship and res  more

Montgomery County Man Who Fraudulently Obtained More Than $240,000 in Disability Benefits From the VA Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Montgomery County Man Who Fraudulently Obtained More Than $240,000 in Disability Benefits From the VA Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Victor Milbourne, 52, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison, three years of supervised release, $241,  more

Montgomery County Reforms Probation and Parole System Following ACLU Lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Montgomery County Reforms Probation and Parole System Following ACLU Lawsuit The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania have ended a class-action lawsuit in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania against Montgomery County after the county implemented a number of reforms to its probation and parole system. ACLU and ACL  more

Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy * Amid a surprisingly severe flu season and a Covid-19 resurgence, those highly contagious respiratory illnesses are drawing the largest share of media coverage and public attention. But it is also the season for another respiratory illness, respiratory syncytial vir  more

N.C. State: Chiral Phonons Create Orbital Current via Their Own Magnetism
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Chiral Phonons Create Orbital Current via Their Own Magnetism In a new study, an international group of researchers has found that chiral phonons can create orbital current without needing magnetic elements - in part because chiral phonons have their own magnetic moments. Additionally, this effect can be achieved in common crystal materials. The work has potential for the deve  more

New AI tool makes detection of skin cancer in darker skin tones more accurate
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New AI tool makes detection of skin cancer in darker skin tones more accurate * Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University's College of Engineering and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have developed a new method that enhances the ability of artificial intelligence models to detect and diagnose skin cancer in individuals with darker skin tones. Researchers at Fox C  more

North American Promotional Products Industry Grows 4.2% in 2025 to Record $27.7 Billion
TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * North American Promotional Products Industry Grows 4.2% in 2025 to Record $27.7 Billion Strong fourth-quarter sales helped distributors overcome early-year declines, tariff pressures and economic uncertainty, according to new research from ASI. North American promotional products distributors posted 4.2% sales growth in 2025 over 2024, according to a newly released annual s  more

NSF Mid-Career Grant Supports New Research Direction on Reefs in Crisis
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * NSF Mid-Career Grant Supports New Research Direction on Reefs in Crisis * With support from a National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement Grant, Associate Professor of Geology Pedro Marenco is using the fossil record to better understand the future of reefs. Mid-Career Grants are designed to support faculty members at a pivotal stage in their careers, allowing them to dedicate the time necessary t  more

Penn State Berks to Hold AI in Manufacturing Summit, Feb. 6
READING, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Berks to hold AI in Manufacturing Summit, Feb. 6 By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Penn State Berks will hold its inaugural AI in Manufacturing Summit on Friday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. This dynamic event is targeted to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and technology professionals with an interest in AI in  more

Penn State Law School: Article by Jacob Maguire '26 Accepted for Publication in Journal of Gender & Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Article by Jacob Maguire '26 accepted for publication in Journal of Gender & Law He wrote the article as a term paper in Professor Emily Spottswood's 'Trans Rights Seminar' * Jacob Maguire '26 has authored an article accepted for publication by the Journal of Gender & Law at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA Law). His article, which w  more

Penn State Law School: Associate Dean Daryl Lim Pens 'Trademarks' Entry for Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim pens 'Trademarks' entry for Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law It examines how AI is reshaping trademark doctrine, practice, and enforcement across jurisdictions * Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim contributed the "Trademarks" entry to the newly released Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of A  more

Penn State Law School: Professor Samantha Prince Presents at the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince presents at the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting She presented during the Section on Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation panel * Professor Samantha Prince presented at the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) 2026 Annual Meeting as part of the Section on Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation panel titled "Trump 2.0 Impacts on Employee   more

Penn State Law School: Professor Samantha Prince's Latest Article Published by the Corporate & Business Law Journal
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince's latest article published by the Corporate & Business Law Journal It is titled 'Nest Eggs and Lifelines: The Overlooked Strain of Economic Volatility on 401(K) Participants' * "Nest Eggs and Lifelines: The Overlooked Strain of Economic Volatility on 401(k) Participants," written by Professor Samantha Prince, was published by the Arizon  more

Penn State students take top honors in video challenge on the value of research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State students take top honors in video challenge on the value of research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Several Penn State students used their experience in research and storytelling to advocate for federally funded research and take top prizes in the Science Coalition's 2025 Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge. A team of students that included Achilles Dano, Amy Choi, He  more

Penn State-Abington: Intensive English Communication Program Hosts Intercultural Exchange
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-five students and visiting scholars from across Penn State came together this fall for a pilot Intercultural Virtual Exchange (IVE) that used student-led dialogue as a means of further developing intercultural communication skills and global understanding. Participants included stu  more

Penn State-Harrisburg: Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to Host James Waller Webinar
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies to host James Waller webinar Penn State Harrisburg's Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies will welcome James Waller, the Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights Practice at the University of Connecticut, at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 4, via webinar. The discussion will center on his latest book, titled "Becoming Evil: How Ordinary Peop  more

Penn State: Intensive English Communication Program Hosts Intercultural Exchange
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Intensive English Communication Program hosts intercultural exchange Thirty-five students and visiting scholars from across Penn State came together this fall for a pilot Intercultural Virtual Exchange (IVE) that used student-led dialogue as a means of further developing intercultural communication skills and global understanding. Participants included students studyi  more

PennWest launches new brand strategy: Within Reach
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest launches new brand strategy: Within Reach * PennWest University announced the launch of its evolved brand strategy and new marketing campaign, Within Reach, a bold initiative reflecting the university's ongoing commitment to providing accessible, achievable, and life-changing education. " Within Reach represents the heart of PennWest -a community built on opportunity, connection, and purpose," said Pres  more

Professor Medha D. Makhlouf Coauthors Article With Jamelia Graham '25 and Penn State College of Medicine Faculty
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthors article with Jamelia Graham '25 and Penn State College of Medicine faculty 'Merging Law and Medicine' appears in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf recently published a coauthored, open-access article titled "Merging Law and Medicine: Patient Attitudes About and Experiences with Social Needs   more

Rep. Summer Lee Moves to Hold Pam Bondi in Contempt for Failing to Comply with Subpoena to Release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Moves to Hold Pam Bondi in Contempt for Failing to Comply with Subpoena to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 21, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, introduced an amendment to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in civil contempt for noncompliance with the Oversight Committee's subp  more

Reports Claim 'Zootopia 2' is Causing Surging Sales of Venomous Blue Snakes. Villanova Professor Ryan Almeida Cautions It's Likely More Nuanced
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Reports Claim "Zootopia 2" is Causing Surging Sales of Venomous Blue Snakes. Villanova Professor Ryan Almeida Cautions it's Likely More Nuanced As Disney's "Zootopia 2" barrels toward becoming the highest-grossing animated Disney movie of all-time, the box office isn't the only place fans of the franchise are apparently flocking. Recently, CNN reported that "Zootopia 2" fans in China--where the   more

Richard T. 'Dick' and Angela Clark Invest in the Future of Learning at Washington & Jefferson College
WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Richard T. "Dick" and Angela Clark Invest in the Future of Learning at Washington & Jefferson College For Richard T. "Dick" and Angela Clark, the Clark Family Library has always meant more than shelves of books. It is where curiosity takes shape, where conversations stretch beyond the classroom, and where students begin to imagine what they can build. Their $2 million philanthropic gift to   more

Ryan Mackenzie Sucks Up to Trump While Costs Continue to Rise
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ryan Mackenzie Sucks Up to Trump While Costs Continue to Rise * Mackenzie is embarrassing the Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley residents are frustrated with rising costs and concerned about affordability. So what is Congressman Ryan Mackenzie doing about it? He's pandering to his party bosses and gaslighting voters instead of working to actually lower prices. Just look at this emba  more

Scott Perry's Backwards Priorities: Acquiring Greenland is Good, Lowering Health Care Costs is Bad
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Scott Perry's Backwards Priorities: Acquiring Greenland is Good, Lowering Health Care Costs is Bad * Scott Perry claims to be 'America First' - but these days he seems more interested in spending money on Argentina and Greenland than Central PA. In a social media video, Perry claimed that "Greenland is strategically very, very important" and said "I support America's involvement"  more

Secretary Kennedy Launches 'Take Back Your Health' Tour in Pennsylvania, Rallying at Capitol and Meeting With Family Farmers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Launches 'Take Back Your Health' Tour in Pennsylvania, Rallying at Capitol and Meeting With Family Farmers * WASHINGTON-JANUARY 21, 2026- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. kicked off the nationwide "Take Back Your Health" Tour in Pennsylvania today, leading two events focused on the new Dietary Guidelines for Amer  more

Sen. Crapo: Working Families Tax Cuts Fuel American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Fuel American Manufacturing The Working Families Tax Cuts, driven in the U.S. Senate by Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), power American reindustrialization through key provisions like immediate research and development expensing, full expensing for new capital investments and full expensing for the construction of new fac  more

Sentara leaders elevate their impact through national leadership roles
NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara leaders elevate their impact through national leadership roles * Two Sentara executives- Eric Conley and Dana Weston Graves -are stepping into leadership roles this year with the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), an organization that has supported minority leadership growth and professional development in healthcare since 1968. In January, Conley, Sent  more

Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $17 Million for Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $17 Million for Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania The 89 Growing Greener grants will improve wildlife habitat, restore streams, and reclaim mine lands in 45 counties * The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investing $17,325,163 for 89 projects across Pennsylvania that will restore streams, im  more

Shapiro Administration Protects Public Health With Naloxone and Flu Vaccines at PA Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Protects Public Health with Naloxone and Flu Vaccines at PA Farm Show Department of Health distributes more than 3,500 doses of naloxone and more than 650 flu shots during 8-day event. Vaccine confidence growing at the PA Farm Show, setting a 5-year high for flu shots given to attendees. * Furthering its mission to promote clear, science-backed guidance on vacc  more

Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County * WHAT : House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care" to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique c  more

To explain or not? Need for AI transparency depends on user expectation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * To explain or not? Need for AI transparency depends on user expectation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is said to be a "black box," with its logic obscured from human understanding -but how much does the average user actually care to know how AI works? It depends on the extent to which a system meets users' expectations, according to a new study by a team that includ  more

University of Pennsylvania: Can Aging Be Treated at the Cellular Level?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Can aging be treated at the cellular level? Penn researchers Shelley Berger and Esra Sahingur explain senescence, the process of cellular aging, and discuss the complexities of developing anti-aging therapies * For some, January is a time for resolutions, with the goal often tied to being fitter and healthier. And increasingly this has included a fixation on addressing aging at th  more

Veteran Congressmen Reintroduce 'Full Cost of War Act' to Require Funding for Veterans Care Before Declaration of War
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Veteran Congressmen Reintroduce 'Full Cost of War Act' to Require Funding for Veterans Care Before Declaration of War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen and veterans Chris Deluzio (PA-17, U.S. Navy veteran) and Ted Lieu (CA-36, U.S. Air Force veteran) reintroduced their bill, the Full Cost of War Act. First introduced in the 118th Congress, this bill would require the inclusion of an au  more

Vishay Intertechnology 100 V Gen 2 TMBS Rectifier Modules Deliver Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.83 V in SOT-227 Package
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 100 V Gen 2 TMBS(R) Rectifier Modules Deliver Forward Voltage Drop Down to 0.83 V in SOT-227 Package Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced four new 100 V Gen 2 Trench MOS Barrier Schottky (TMBS(R)) rectifier modules in the compact, fully insulated SOT-227 package. Optimized for power conversion in industrial applications, the device  more

WCU Students Partner With Local Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity Through Experiential Learning Course
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * WCU Students Partner with Local Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity Through Experiential Learning Course During the Fall 2025 semester, West Chester University students took on the challenge of partnering with local food access nonprofits by creating communication deliverables designed to boost outreach, donations, and volunteer engagement. More than 50 students were enrolled in two section  more

Xfinity Unveils New Membership Experience Packed With Exclusive Perks and Surprises
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Xfinity Unveils New Membership Experience Packed with Exclusive Perks and Surprises Key Takeaways * Xfinity Membership Launches First VIP Experience with Exclusive Access to Star-Studded Concert Series Featuring Benson Boone, EDM DJ Martin Garrix and Chris Stapleton in Celebration of The Big Game in San Francisco * Only Xfinity Membership Offers Built-in Bene  more