PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A cancer center designed for healing patients and the planet * James Demetriades looks out his office window at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and watches as a mixture of concrete and terracotta is poured, preparing the foundation for steel beams-the building blocks for the newest cancer center in central New Jersey. The campus also overlooks the Millston  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * A virtual you: Temple researcher explains how digital twin technology can be used to predict disease and transform healthcare * In this Q&A, Professor Huanmei Wu of Temple's Barnett College of Public Health discusses digital twin technology and how it can help doctors better predict disease and improve personalized care. Huanmei Wu serves as chair of the Department of Health Services Administration an  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Leads Bipartisan Coalition Defending Use of Geofence Warrants by Law Enforcement * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the State of Iowa in leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) with the U.S. Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States. The coalition is urging the Court to uphold the constitutionali  more

ORLANDO, Florida, April 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * America250: Setting the Facts Straight on the American Revolution * Highlights * UCF history professor John Sacher shares insight on topics from Paul Revere's midnight ride to what date we should actually be celebrating as our nation's birthday. * Sacher specializes in American history and has authored two books, Confederate Conscription and the Struggle for Southern Soldiers and A Perfect W  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute issued the following news release: * * * A Customized Robotics Solution for Kenson Plastics Problem: Developing a Proven Solution Kenson Plastics is a family-owned business that has been manufacturing and assembling custom-made, precision pressure-formed plastics since 1972. You're likely familiar with their work because they make the plastic seat backs for airplane seats, as well as the panels used   more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 2 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM International Honors Jim Mason with Thompson Memorial Award * ASTM International's plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has presented its 2025 Robert D. Thompson Memorial Award  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTS STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving a multistate coalition's victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. In August 2025, Attorney General Raoul and a coalitio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS APPEALS COURT RULING AGAINST HUD OVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal appeals court rejected the federal government's request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that will limit access to long-term housing and other services for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing ins  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- B. Braun Medical Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in response to CMS' advance notice of proposed rulemaking on strengthening the domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment and essential medicines. The company called attention to the need for sustained federal leadership and coordinated policy efforts to ensure that domestic manufacturers can c  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- 2025 ANNUAL REPORT - A report from Berger Montague, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - March 2026 (13 pages) * * * Berger Montague issued a report reviewing its legal activities and outcomes in 2025, with a focus on major case results, financial recoveries, and developments across its practice areas, including antitrust, consumer protection, securities, and environmental law. The report evaluates the firm's role in complex litigation and class actions, while emphasiz  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Can AI manage an entire medical decision process? * Artificial intelligence has already proven it can perform specific medical tasks, such as interpreting X-rays or flagging risks in patient data. But caring for patients is a dynamic process that unfolds over time, requiring clinicians to interpret signals from multiple sources and intervene as a patient's condition changes. Stabilizing a p  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Advocates and Voters File to Protect Washington Voters' Privacy Lawsuit challenges DOJ's demand for voter roll data * Common Cause, Washington Conservation Action Education Fund, and a Washington voter have filed a motion to intervene in United States v. Hobbs. The organizations and voters seek to prevent the Department of Justice from obtaining Washingtonians' sensitive personal data. Th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Union County: Governor Shapiro Secures $10.9 Million Investment, 78 New Jobs as John Brothers Holdings Revives Manufacturing Operation The Commonwealth is investing $450,000 to support the growing company, which will manufacture various wood components through its new subsidiary John Brothers Wood Products. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Export-Import Bank President and Chairman John Jovanovic from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Export-Import Bank Reauthorization": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. It is an honor to appear before you as President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Fund DHS, Reform ICE, and Protect America * Legislation fully funds DHS while aligning ICE with the standards of every other law enforcement agency in the United States. Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) unveiled the Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act, bipartisan legislation  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * From Harlequin to 'Heated Rivalry': How romance novels are propelling today's publishing industry * Temple Now spoke with Assistant Professor Laura McGrath to learn more about definition and history of romance novels and how the genre has evolved in recent years. Enemies-to-lovers. Love triangles. Forbidden love. First love. Romance novels, and their many tropes and stereotypes, have been a beloved ge  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC endorses Ned Lamont for governor of Connecticut * GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Governor Ned Lamont as he runs for reelection in Connecticut. "Governor Lamont is a steadfast leader who has never hesi  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Gift of Life Donor Program (GLDP), an established organ procurement organization serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. GLDP detailed recommendations based on its extensive experience and emphasized collaboration among donor hospitals, transplant centers, and organ   more

NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV Hits 'My Lottery Dream Home' and 'Zillow Gone Wild' Spotlight More Fantasy-Filled Real Estate Beginning Friday, May 1, at 9 and 9:30 PM ET/PT * HGTV will take viewers inside more luxurious and whimsical real estate listings when its hit series My Lottery Dream Home and Zillow Gone Wild return with new back-to-back episodes premiering Friday, May 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia, Inc. (HIAS Pennsylvania) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. HIAS Pennsylvania's Executive Director strongly opposes the proposed changes, arguing they are unnecessary and would unlawfully restrict non-profit organizations from conducting the  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * House resolution recognizes April 8 as 'THON Day' across Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 445 on March 25, designating April 8 as "THON Day" across the commonwealth. With state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff serving as prime sponsor, the resolution recognizes the impact of the Penn State IFC-Panhellenic Dance Marathon -also   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How Penn Medicine is transforming pharmacy through innovation and patient-centered care * Penn Medicine's investment in growing an innovative pharmacy system is integrated into every level of care. Advances in automation, artificial intelligence, and delivery technology are making care easier and more personalized, while also improving efficiency. Leveraging this technology, even as many me  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Arsonists, Assailants, Drug Dealers, and Other Criminals * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for crimes including arson, burglary with assault, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribut  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches "Visit PA Playmakers," Announces Nearly $40 Million in New Investments to Support Marquis Events in 2026 Governor Shapiro has made historic investments in the Commonwealth's $83.9 billion tourism industry to support high-quality jobs for Pennsylvanians, grow our economy, and attract more visitors. Pennsylvania is poised to become t  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Lela Aisha Jones Wins Grants for New Dance and Skating Performances * Assistant Professor and Director of Dance Lela Aisha Jones has received a 2026 William Penn Foundation Arts & Culture grant and a 2025 National Performance Network Creation Fund grant to support Infinite Slow Drive / Obsidians in the Wild, a multi-sensory, interdisciplinary performance that draws on Black cultural traditions of visibilit  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Malu Takahashi and Sammy Lerario advance women and gender equality initiatives at Ship * This past March, Shippensburg University held several events honoring International Women's Day. The annual Gero Awards recognized women across campus whose leadership and advocacy efforts have led to measurable change. The event was presented by the Center for Global Education and co-sponsored by Women's and   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Many envelopes, unlimited possibilities, one shared experience * Friday, March 20, 10:00 a.m.: Nervous excitement and big dreams Downstairs at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia, it's bustling as patients shuffle to and from appointments. On the 5th floor, in the Jordan Medical Education Center (JMEC) where medical students take many of t  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48536) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Medicaid: Selected Resources for National, State and Local Enrollment Data" by research librarians Sarah K. Braun and Angela Napili: * * * Contents Purpose and Scope ... 1 Federal Data Sources ... 2 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National and State Data ... 2 Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC): National and State  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Meeks, Kaine Lead Democrats in Letter Warning Against Trump Admin's Failed Cuba Policy Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today led 50 Representatives and Senators  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Warren, Sanders, Wyden, Baldwin Blast New Trump Admin Attempt to Dismantle Education Department, Call for Immediate End to Illegal Transfer of Student Loans to Treasury U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following statement on March 31, 2026, by state policy analyst and counsel Meera Rajput, government affairs associate Kenya Whitaker and Policy Director Allen Morris: * * * National LGBTQ Task Force Responds to SCOTUS Decision on Chiles v Salazar "Today, the Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, backed the challenge to Colorado's conversion therapy ban, stating that the ban directly  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Drummond urges Congress to protect communities from illicit xylazine Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to protect Oklahomans and reduce overdose deaths. The act would classify xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer often mixed with fentanyl and other opioids, as a controlled substance. In a l  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Over $4.3 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth and Job Creation in Five Counties The projects supported through these PIDA loans will inject more than $8.6 million into the economy, create 35 new jobs, and retain 110 existing positions. Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Will Invest Over $200 Million in 31 New Transportation Improvement Projects in Southwest PA This Year PennDOT and partners will improve 99 miles of roadway and 48 bridges * Rostraver Township, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12 today highlighted the 31 projects anticipated to start during the 2026 const  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Virtual Plans Display Announced for 2026 Bridge Preservation Project in Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties Project materials and a comment form are now available online * Uniontown, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT's) Engineering District 12, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), invites the public to participa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * Allentown Direct Care Worker Discusses Pay Increases in Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 Budget Bringing Wages Closer to $15 an Hour Allentown, PA -Direct care workers (DCWs) are now seeing an increase of $1-$5 per hour from their current hourly wage, bringing them above or closer to a $15 hourly wage because of the investments made in Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor's Proposed Budget Investments to Provide Healthy Meals to Medicaid Recipients Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget includes $900,000 in state funds to invest in nutritious and medically tailored meals for Medicaid recipients with certain chronic health conditions. Medically tailored meals can help a person m  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Revenue Department Releases March 2026 Collections Pennsylvania collected $6.5 billion in General Fund revenue in March, which was $91.9 million, or 1.4 percent, more than anticipated, Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported today. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $34.9 billion, which is $473.8 million, or 1.4 percent, above estimate. "March is our big  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College alumnus establishes three $100,000 scholarships * Larry A. Ward, a longtime benefactor and distinguished alumnus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, has added to his philanthropic legacy by establishing three $100,000 endowed scholarships at the institution. "We are very grateful for Larry's continued support of Penn College and our talented students, who will be t  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College students installing donated lab equipment * An overflow lab for Pennsylvania College of Technology's building automation program is receiving an intensive upgrade through the support of a longtime corporate partner and the hands-on work of students. The refurbished space will feature up-to-date, standardized building automation equipment provided by Honeywell. The com  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year chosen as Gaither Junior Fellow * University of Pennsylvania fourth-year Sonia Banker has been named as a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow, one of 18 in the country chosen for a one-year fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. A political science major from San Francisco, California, Banker will be working on Carnegie's Democracy, Co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Blue-White practice slated for 1 p.m. start * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State's Blue-White Practice is set for April 25 and Penn State Athletics has a full slate of activities planned for fans of all ages. This year's event will feature an open-practice format. Admission to Blue-White Practice is free and practice is set to begin at 1 p.m. at West Shore Home Field at Beaver  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Penn's newest supercomputer is transforming research * The Penn Advanced Research Computing Center (PARCC) is a centralized core facility that supports high-performance computing, AI, and data-driven research across the University. It reflects Penn's commitment to accelerating impactful, interdisciplinary research through strategic leadership, operational support, and an administrative fram  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest drives surge in SANE-certified nurses in rural western Pennsylvania * PennWest University is expanding access to critical care for survivors of sexual violence across rural western Pennsylvania, with 28 nurses now trained as sexual assault nurse examiners - including a cohort of 15 who completed certification March 24. March graduates include: Amanda Bashline, Brandon Bathrick, Robbyn Bathrick, Easton B  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 [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: * * * Predicting the Future How Digital Twin Research Is Helping Physicians Plan More Supportive ALS Care  Each time Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson, meets with a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, she asks them about their personal go  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf and MLP Clinic students publish policy brief on birthright citizenship * CARLISLE-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf, along with Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) Clinic students Madison Cain and Niti Patel, authored a Policy Explainer titled " Birthright Citizenship and the 2025 Executive Order " for a new Penn State website called U.S. Migration Metri  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi * PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 2, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi. In March, Rep. Lee introduced articles of impeachment against Bondi. "Thanks to our legislative efforts and pressure on this administration, Pam Bondi can no longer  more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Retired KDKA-TV anchor to kick off speaker series at Greater Allegheny Campus 'In Greater Context' designed to inspire conversations about media careers, literacy McKEESPORT, Pa. -- McKeesport native and retired KDKA-TV journalist Harold Hayes will help kick off a new speaker series designed to spark conversations about media literacy and media careers in the Mon Valle  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $5 Million to Help Companies Cut Energy Costs and Reduce Air Pollution Across Pennsylvania DEP awards RISE PA grants to 14 projects across the Commonwealth that are estimated to collectively save Pennsylvania companies over $500,000 in energy costs and eliminate 5,055.3 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches New Mobile PA CareerLink(R) Unit, Bringing Real Career Support and Resources Directly to North Central Pennsylvanians Looking for Work and to Build Their Skills Kersey, PA - As part of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to meeting Pennsylvania workers where they are and investing in resources that strengthen the Commonwea  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Student leaders to provide impact stories during Capital Day in Harrisburg * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Capital Day returns April 14 as Penn State's single-largest day of advocacy, bringing students from across the commonwealth to Harrisburg to engage with state leaders on the importance of increased university funding. The day concludes with a press conference featuring student impact stor  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Targeted, High-dose Radiation May Improve Treatment for 'Supermassive' Bile Duct Tumors * Patients with very large intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma experienced improved outcomes when targeted, high-dose radiation was added to chemotherapy Patients with supermassive intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) benefited from ablative radiation therapy, a tr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Tech Deep Dive: Ushering in the Next Generation of AI with a Smarter, More Distributed Network During NVIDIA's GTC conference in San Jose I had the opportunity to present some of Comcast's most groundbreaking network innovation, made possible because of our unique network design. Together with NVIDIA SVP of Telecommunications Ronnie Vashishta's keynote, we demonstrated the adva  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Tracing the evolving law and business of TV * On Jan. 26, 1926, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of a mechanical television system. In recognition of a century of television history, Penn Today spoke with Wharton School professor Barbara E. Kahn about shifts in TV branding and Penn Carey Law professor Christopher S. Yoo about the history of TV's legal l  more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Ken Frazier to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2026 Health care leader will speak at the May 17 ceremony; other honorees include acclaimed musician and pioneering scientist By Robin Smyton Ken Frazier, chairman of General Catalyst's Health Assurance initiatives and former president, CEO, and executive chairman of Merck, will deliver the commencement address to the Tufts University Cl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Weitzman's Ani Liu on motherhood, microplastics, and her multimedia works on display * When she joined the faculty of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design in the fall of 2021, Ani Liu was creating multimedia works that examined the effects that emerging technologies have on people's lives and communities. Liu, the Carrafiell Assistant Professor (Emerging Design) in the Department of Fine Ar  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Workshop to discuss AI's transformative impact on the economy, society * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the world, presenting new challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI, business, policy and society. To foster collaboration among these fields, Penn State has established the " AI and the Economy Initiative," which will host its first  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Wyden Presses Treasury Department on Political Interference in Prosecution of Turkish State-Owned Bank Accused of Laundering Money for Iran Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., pressed the Department of the Treasury on whether political interference played a role in the Trump Administration's recent decision to give a   more