MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support * Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships. The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Acclaimed Journalist and NBC's TODAY Co-Anchor Craig Melvin to Deliver Villanova University's 2026 Commencement Address * VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President, announced that acclaimed journalist and NBC's TODAY co-anchor Craig Melvin will address the Class of 2026 as the University's commencement speaker. Melvin will also receive the degree of Doc  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Actress/Comedian Caroline Rhea to Serve as Marywood University's Commencement Speaker * Caroline Rhea will deliver the commencement address at Marywood University's graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rhea, a stand-up comedian and actress, is best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, FAACR, Honored With the 2026 AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research * SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will present the 2026 AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research to Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, Fello  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Urges DEA Take Emergency Action on Dangerous Chemically Manipulated 7-OH * WASHINGTON, DC: On March 27, 2026, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging immediate emergency scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a chemically manipulated derivative of kratom with opioid-like effects. The letter, sent to DEA Admi  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 8 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chesapeake Bay Foundation Sues to Block Trump Climate Protection Rollbacks * Challenging the Trump Administration's repeal of the landmark finding that climate change-fueling greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) today joined partners in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. CBF, represented by Earthjustice, today joined a coalition of  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States And D.C. Between January 2025 And January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and West Virginia Top Lists of 12-Month Increases, While California and Oregon Have the Worst Decreases; Illinois and West Virginia Lead in Monthly Gainers; Idaho Has the Worst Number and Percent of Monthly Lo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Lackawanna County: Governor Shapiro Secures $15 Million Investment from Premier Brands of America to Open its First Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania, Create 58 New Jobs The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $4 million to help the health and wellness products manufacturer expand into Pennsylvania with a new manufacturing facility in S  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Public Hearing on the Rising Cost of Youth Sports: "Kids are Getting Priced Out" * GREEN TREE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) hosted a public field hearing called "Let Kids Play" on the rising cost of youth sports. Held at the Green Tree SportsPlex on an indoor field, he and a panel of experts shared their experiences and heard powerful public testimony from parents, coa  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, State of Maryland Renew Commitment to Agriculture Through Memorandum of Understanding * PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership and expand collaborative activities related to agricultural practices that benefit the environment, regulatory and  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Kelly Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Backing AFL-CIO AI Principles to Protect Workers * Lawmakers urge balanced federal approach to AI that promotes innovation while safeguarding workers. WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on the Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificia  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 9 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Illuminating the Future: Highlights from Investing in Cures Summit 2026 At ICS 2026 in Boston, leading researchers, clinicians, and industry pioneers shared the latest advances in gene therapy, precision genetic medicine, and gene-agnostic approaches for inherited retinal diseases. * The 2026 Investing in Cures Summit (ICS) brought together 185 patients, caregivers, donors, sci  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From Helen Keller to Skibidi Toilet: What is 'text?' * Some three dozen scholars from Bryn Mawr, Penn, Clemson, and elsewhere met on campus recently to explore what constitutes "text," from textiles and ink to bits and bytes, and from hand-scribed scrolls and printed books to the internet sensation Skibidi Toilet, something that only Gen Alpha can truly appreciate. So, just how does one describe the Text  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 7 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Historic Drug Bust on the Eastern Shore, Dismantling Major Drug Trafficking Organization * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore stood alongside Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis today to announce the successful culmination of a yearlong, multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in the dismantling of the Roberts Jr. Drug Trafficking Organization and one of the l  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Hannah Epstein '26 Receives Watson Fellowship to Study Journalism Abroad * Graduating senior Hannah Epstein, a Brooklyn, New York, native and former co-editor-in-chief of the Bi-College News, will spend a year abroad studying how journalism can unite people after periods of ethnic or political violence. ''My project investigates how broadcast television, photojournalism, documentary film, and print news   more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Haymarket Books and Mellon Foundation Announce Third Cohort of 'Writing Freedom' Fellows Twenty Writers Impacted by the Carceral System Recognized for Meaningful Contributions to Contemporary Literature * Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Writing Freedom Fellowship, recognizing twenty emerging, mid-career, and established poets, fiction write  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * How Does the Coal Industry's Decline Affect Community Health in the US? * How Does the Coal Industry's Decline Affect Community Health in the US ? Epidemiology To optimize human health, a just clean energy transition will require intentional job creation in regions economically dependent on coal, findings suggest. A well-documented truth: coal mining harms human health. A pa  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Presents Long-Overdue Medals to Vietnam Veteran * HAWLEY, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) presented Vietnam Veteran Walter James (Jim) Roos with the military medals he earned during his service, presented for the first time decades after they were awarded."Walter Roos devoted his life to serving our nation, both in uniform and as a civilian," said  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: 372,000 Inactive Voters Removed from Colorado Voter Rolls after Lawsuit and Settlement * Six Million Inactive Names Removed Nationwide Due to Judicial Watch Judicial Watch announced today that 372,000 ineligible voter names have been removed from Colorado's voter registration lists following a Judicial Watch lawsuit and legal settlement addressing the state's compliance with   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers part of national group showing primary barrier to energy infrastructure is governance, not technology * LAWRENCE -Research from the University of Kansas and partner institutions shows the primary barrier to energy infrastructure development is not technology, a common assumption in the national energy debate, but local governance and permitting. The Just Energy Transitions & Place Project,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Liberal Arts names psychology student Cherish Graham as 2026 Schwartz Fellow * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State College of the Liberal Arts has named Cherish Graham, a psychology student and mental health advocate, as the 2026 Schwartz Fellow. This prestigious fellowship recognizes outstanding undergraduates for their academic achievements and contributions to the humanities. "Being  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the sixth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie, Castro Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Export Control Enforcement * Washington, D.C. -This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos and serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, alongside Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Joaquin Castro (TX-20), introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the enfo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * From simulation to practice for doctors A new way to advance pediatric spinal anesthesia training * For Ashlee Holman, M.D., innovation in education begins with a simple but powerful question: how do you prepare clinicians to do something well before they ever have to do it under pressure in clinical practice? As an Associate Professor of An  more

AMES, Iowa, April 8 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI literacy skills Watch above: Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday classroom conversations, yet many educators are still learning how to use it responsibly and meaningfully. The Critical AI in Education Pathways course, developed at Iowa State University, is a research-based, human-centered learning experience designed for K-12 educator  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn Staters honored for partnerships in K-12 watershed education * HARRISBURG, Pa. - The collaborative work of Penn State Outreach and Penn State Sustainability to build partnerships with K-12 educators that enhance sustainability education efforts in school districts across the state has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE). Amanda Smith, d  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Pioneering Neurosurgeon Frances K. Conley '52 Bequests $10M to Bryn Mawr * Bryn Mawr College has received a bequest totaling $10 million from Frances K. Conley '52, a pioneering neurosurgeon, author, and advocate for gender equity in medicine. Her generous unrestricted gift will help Bryn Mawr invest in what matters most: expanding access, supporting transformative learning, and sustaining a vibrant campus  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Preventing the spread of a deadly virus to Pennsylvania's rabbits and hares * Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV-2) is contagious and lethal, threatening both wild and domestic rabbits. Pennsylvania had its first two cases at a Fayette County domestic farmed rabbit facility in 2022. Fortunately, it hasn't happened since. But it could. For that reason, the Wildlife Futures Progr  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith builds on Boston momentum with six-lawyer litigation team * BOSTON - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Jennifer Nagle, Robert Sparkes, and Kathleen Parker have joined the firm as partners in its recently opened Boston office. The team will be joined by their Boston associates, as well as partner Loly Tor, who will be resident in the firm's Pr  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith partner Sam Roseme named to Variety's "2026 Legal Impact" Report * LOS ANGELES - Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Sam Roseme, partner in its global Entertainment & Media Industry Group, has been named to Variety's "2026 Legal Impact" report. Roseme is amongst an elite group of entertainment attorneys who have been chosen by the publication  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Shujie Yang harnesses sound to build the next generation of microrobotic medicine * As a child, Shujie Yang, assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, was captivated by robots and the idea that intelligent machines could be built, programmed, and brought to life. Science fiction novels and robotics films fed his ima  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Iran * Diplomacy must always be the objective. The reported temporary ceasefire agreement is a constructive step toward that end, and we will continue to monitor developments closely. Any measure that protects American lives and creates space for serious peace negotiations is the right course, even as caution remains warranted. Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students, faculty, staff recognized with leadership awards * "We wouldn't have the campus community we have without the leadership of our students, faculty and staff," said Lauren Crouse, associate director of Leadership & Engagement at Susquehanna University. "We thank the Baylor family for their continued reinforcement of the value of personal development both inside and outside the classroom."   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * teenTALK in Erie County: Attorney General Sunday Meets with Students for Discussion on Social Media's Impact on Mental Health * ERIE -Attorney General Dave Sunday continued his series of teenTALK events by meeting with students from Erie, Warren and Crawford counties this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. Students from school districts working with  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Temple University issued the following Q&A on April 7, 2026, involving Matthew Newby, associate professor of instruction in the College of Science and Technology: * * * Artemis II is the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years. Temple expert explains why it matters * For the first time since 1972, NASA has launched a crewed mission to the moon to further evaluate the effect of spaceflight on humans and travel farther from the Earth than ever before. Temp  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference * Four Thiel College Environmental Safety Management students presented and were recognized during the 13th Annual American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Section Professional Development Conference held March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Kovalchick Conference and Athletic Comple  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces More Than $462,000 for the Jefferson County 911 Center * BROOKVILLE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced he secured $462,416 in federal funding for the Jefferson County 911 Center. The funding will establish a new emergency operation center to enhance the capabilities of emergency personnel located within the area. The new facility will strengthe  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Names New Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes Deep Jariwala, a leading scholar in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices. Jariwala, who will hold a joint appointment in UT's Tickle College of Engineering and at ORNL, will officially join both institut  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 2-Way Wilkinson Divider / Combiner Increases Efficiency, Saves Space in Aerospace, Defense, and Connectivity Applications Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new 2-way Wilkinson power divider / combiner designed to increase efficiency and save space in aerospace, defense, and high frequency connectivity applications. Operating o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Western Pa. Amusement Companies Plead Guilty to Widespread Distribution of Illegal Gaming Devices; Agree to $5M Forfeiture, Dissolve Companies * Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a pair of western Pennsylvania-based amusement companies pleaded guilty to felony corrupt organizations regarding the widespread distribution of hundreds of illegal video gaming devices.  T  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, April 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Hosts Annual VVER Fuel Forum with Customers * Westinghouse currently has fuel supply contracts with all the European VVER operators Budapest, HUNGARY - April 8, 2026 - Westinghouse and MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) recently co-hosted the VVER Fuel Forum in Budapest to share insights and plans for the continued deployment of VVER-1000 and VVER-44  more