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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Monday February 23, 2026 ( 9 items )  

CIAA Announces 2026 Food Lion Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Brackets
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Food Lion Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Brackets * BALTIMORE, MD. (February 21, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation's oldest Historically Black Athletic Conference, announces the brackets for its 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament. The single elimination tournam  more

CIAA Reveals 2026 Men's and Women's All-CIAA Basketball Teams and Annual Award Honorees
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Reveals 2026 Men's and Women's All-CIAA Basketball Teams and Annual Award Honorees * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 22, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced its 2026 Men's and Women's All-CIAA Basketball Teams along with its top conference honors following a regular season defined by competitive division races, late seaso  more

February trustees recap: The impact of THON; capital projects approved
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * February trustees recap: The impact of THON; capital projects approved * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As the annual Penn State Dance Marathon kicked into high gear, the University's Board of Trustees received a glimpse into the charity's impact on pediatric cancer research. In its February meeting at University Park campus, the board also approved an update to Boucke Building, the continuing ren  more

Fox Chase Provides Update on Winter Storm and Patient Care Operations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Fox Chase Provides Update on Winter Storm and Patient Care Operations * Fox Chase is closely monitoring the blizzard expected to impact the Philadelphia region over the next several days. At this time, Fox Chase remains open and operational across the system. Patients will be contacted directly if disruptions related to the se  more

Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -"Penn State is uniquely positioned to lead the next chapter in pediatric oncology, pushing forward the research and innovation needed to improve outcomes for every child with cancer. Our vision is to become a global leader in pediatric oncology care, research and clinical trials," said Gisell  more

Penn State THON 2026 raises record-breaking $18.8 million
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State THON 2026 raises record-breaking $18.8 million * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025's record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million. More than 700 students danced and stood without sleep for 46 hours during THON Weekend -from 6 p.  more

Temple Health Provides Update on Winter Storm and Patient Care Operations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Provides Update on Winter Storm and Patient Care Operations * Temple Health is closely monitoring the blizzard expected to impact the Philadelphia region over the next several days. At this time, Temple Health remains open and o  more

University of Pittsburgh: Art Display Highlights Pittsburgh's Role in Electric Power History
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * A new art display highlights Pittsburgh's role in electric power history By Patrick Monahan Charles Steinmetz, William Stanley Jr., Edith Clarke -- while perhaps not household names, these are some of the people whose discoveries built the electric grid you're relying on to read this very article. These pioneers and more are cited in a new wall display in Benedum Hall that desc  more

UPenn School of Social Policy & Practice: How Markets Can Help Society Adapt to Climate Change
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * How markets can help society adapt to climate change When carefully designed and supported by thoughtful public policy, markets can play a meaningful role in helping communities effectively and efficiently manage the risks of climate change, according to a new article coauthored by Dr. R. Jisung Park. Dr. Park is an assistant pr  more