UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3M NIH grant to support research on memory and exaggerated fear responses * Experiencing a traumatic event sometimes produces long-lasting biological changes that can lead to an exaggerated fear response to future stressful events, such as what occurs in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To better understand the regulatory mechanisms in the brain that produce this bi  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Awards * The awards/recognitions/funding below were granted to faculty at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony: * Selby Hearth, Associate Professor of Geology | The Rosalyn R. Schwartz Teaching Award * Sebastian Anti, Assistant Professor of Economics | The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching * Shiamin Kwa, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultu  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP calls for reform of the Medicare Advantage Program to protect patient health * PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 2026-The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should reform Medicare Advantage to protect patient health and realign the plan option with its original purpose, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, " Protecting the Integ  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Ambler corpse flower Little Stinker blooms once again * The corpse flower growing inside the Temple Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex bloomed for the first time since 2021, giving off a powerful stench and attracting hundreds of visitors. Little Stinker bloomed for the first time since 2021, filling the Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex with its infamous stench. Photo by Ava B. Mendelsohn   more

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia Voted as a 2026 "Philly Favorite" By Emily Horowitz Arcadia University is proud to announce that it is a silver winner for favorite college/university in the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2026 Philly Favorites competition. In this third year of the competition, 468,000 votes were cast for the best businesses, organizations, and people across the Philadelphia region. Only three colleges and universities w  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates EUIPO IP case law panel * Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, and founding director of the IP Law and Innovation Initiative at Penn State Dickinson Law, will moderate a comparative trademark law panel at the 6th IP Case Law Conference, hosted by the European Union Intelle  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 18 [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 Scott Keenan with Award of Merit * ASTM International presented its top annual award - the Award of Merit - to Scott Keenan for his contributions to its aromati  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on DOJ's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice announced it is setting up a $1.8 billion slush fund for President Trump and his insurrectionist followers: "This is sickening. While American  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Brian Fitzpatrick Hits the Panic Button About Facing Top-Tier Recruit Bob Harvie * REPORT : Fitzpatrick has already "spent $1.46 million, which is the most of any congressional candidate in Pennsylvania" If you want to know how scared Brian Fitzpatrick is to face top-tier recruit Bob Harvie in November, all you have to do is follow the money. New reporting today reveals that Fi  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Can AI help spot 'healthy' viruses in our bodies? UB researchers probe the human virome * Dental, pharmacy and engineering faculty to engage in 4-year, $1.6 million study as part of Human Virome Program By Laurie Kaiser When it comes to viruses, it's long been the case of the naughty kid getting all the attention. For decades, scientists have focused primarily on t  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Hall Performance Marks Career Milestone for Rick Hoffenberg * Professor Rick Hoffenberg recently made his conducting debut at Carnegie Hall, leading a performance of Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms alongside conductor Lynn Brinckmeyer, who conducted John Rutter's Gloria. The performance brought together singers and musicians from across the country, including several members of the Marywood   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU names new facilities management leader * Mary Hill, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services, today announced that Sam Phillips will serve as Central Michigan University's next associate vice president of facilities management. Phillips brings more than three decades of executive experience across higher education and hospitality, including an 18-year leadership career at India  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio announced the winner of his fourth annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors a visual art competition for high school students. Young people from across the nation are invited to showcase their art and highlight their home congre  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cooper: Rested and Ready Forum Highlights Momentum and Recent Policy Innovation on School Start Times * Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and other state lawmakers, education leaders and policy staff convened this month at two Rested and Ready virtual forums to advance an ongoing statewide conversation on adolescent sleep health and school start times. The forum included a focus on House B  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, McClellan Introduce Bill to Boost Amtrak Funding and Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced H.R 8853 to expand grant funding opportunities for Amtrak, a cornerstone of the U.S. public transportation system. The bill, the Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act, would make it  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * Donna Reuss '80 Establishes Fund to Support La Roche Veteran Students Retired Army Major Donna Reuss '80 knows firsthand the impact of service and education--and now, she wants to ensure veteran students at La Roche University discover where both can lead. Through an outright gift of $40,000 and an estate commitment of $200,000, the Distinguished Alumna has established the Donna Reuss Service to  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Calls for Expedited Federal Support for Pennsylvania Growers Impacted by Devastating Crop Freeze * In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) urged the Secretary to issue a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania fruit growers impacted by unprecedented low temperatures in April. "Pennsylvania agriculture  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS, Wow, what another great FCPS week!! So many amazing events and so little time ;>) I'm excited to share that FCPS received two nominations for the 68th Capital Emmy Awards from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. " Girls Flag Football: Be a Trailblazer - Get in the Game!   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * From Classmates to Co-Founders: The LeBow Alumni Behind 215 Marketing * 215 Marketing originally took its name from the Philadelphia area code, but make no mistake: It's a national company now, with clients around the world and employees from coast to coast. The company's Philadelphia roots are an essential part of its story, though. Garrett Gillin, MBA marketing '14, and Jon   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the peo  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Attends PGA Championship, Highlights Pennsylvania's Economic Competitiveness, Strength of Tourism Across the Commonwealth "Golf itself does $6.5 billion each year and hospitality and tourism is billions and billions more than that. It is a huge part of our economy." - Governor Josh Shapiro "The restaurants are doing really well. Everybody I'v  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College * John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1.  As dean, Nauright will serve as a senior academic leader within the  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1. As dean, Nauright will serve as a seni  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates 'You Can and You Will Make a Difference' Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh's 158th Spring Commencement Weekend. * Charles W. Dent M'93, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Congressional Program, told graduates during Lehigh's 2026 Graduate Commencement a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * LionLink Projects accepting proposals from Penn State alumni for summer 2026 * Proposals are now being accepted from Penn State alumni through May 22 for summer 2026 LionLink Projects, which match students and recent graduates with experiential learning opportunities. Through this program, now in its fourth year, alumni gain support for their business, organization or chapter while recent   more

AKRON, Ohio, May 19 -- Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Mon Power and Potomac Edison Request Rate Review, Proposing Two Paths to Support Reliability Investments Residential rates would remain among the lowest in the region * FAIRMONT, W. Va - Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) to review electric rates so the companies can  more

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the Class of 2026 On Sunday, May 17, Muhlenberg College's Class of 2026, along with their families, their friends, and Muhlenberg faculty and staff, gathered in Allentown's PPL Center to celebrate the class's 431 graduates. President Kathleen Harring, Ph.D., presided over the ceremony. Honorary degree recipient Rajiv Vinnakota, a pioneering social entrepreneur and president of the Institute for  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Trial: Whole Blood and Components Equally Effective in Prehospital Trauma Care Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical technicians to use in treating patients with severe, traumatic bleeding before arriving at the hospital, according to a large, nationwide trial directed by University o  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * New Thiel College Dean of Students brings experience in student success and leadership * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College has appointed DaVaughn M. Vincent-Bryan, Ed.D. as Dean of Students, effective July 1, 2026. Vincent-Bryan joins Thiel from the University of Pittsburgh, where he has served since 2022 as the inaugural Director of Student Involvement. In that role, he led a division supporting more tha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * O'Mara, PA Turnpike announce courtesy parking spots for veterans * Two spaces at all service plazas will be in place by the end of May HARRISBURG, May 18 - State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, today joined officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania American Legion to unveil dedicated parking spaces for veterans at turnpike service plazas. Each of th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates the Opening of New Affordable Townhomes in Harrisburg, Highlights the Need for Critical Infrastructure Funding for Housing The five, three-bedroom townhomes, constructed as part of a 4th Street revitalization initiative, were supported with more than $366,000 in prior Commonwealth funding. Governor Josh Shapir  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Commencement Address to the Penn Carey Law School Class of 2026 as Prepared for Delivery Philadelphia, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered the commencement address at Penn Carey Law School's 2026 commencement ceremony. See below for the Governor's remarks as prepared for delivery: To Dean Lee, the leadership at Penn Carey Law, and most  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Health earns fourth consecutive VETS Indexes employer award * HERSHEY, Pa. -For the fourth consecutive year, Penn State Health has been recognized by the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program for its commitment to hiring, retaining and supporting veterans and the military community. In the 2026 program, Penn State Health received the 3-Star Employer Award. In addition, Penn Sta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association * Penn State has named Reynaldo "Reggie" Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association, effective July 6.  Bustinza will lead one of the world's largest alumni networks, with more than 800,000 Penn Staters worldwide, and guide the strategic direction  more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill names new director of co-op and career services Penn State Schuylkill has announced the appointment of Cierra Abrachinsky as the campus' new director of cooperative education and career services starting June 1. Abrachinsky brings experience in workforce engagement, relationship development, higher education and community outreach to the role. She mos  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Pentagon marks Armed Forces Day with special flag * WASHINGTON - The War Department celebrated Armed Forces Day May 16 with a newly unveiled America 250 version of the Betsy Ross flag, unfurled over the outside of the Pentagon today at sunrise. At 20 feet long and 28 feet wide, the flag has 13 alternating red and white strips and 13 stars arranged in a cir  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Peter Michaud Elected to Second Three-Year Term as Chair of Ballard Spahr * Peter Michaud has been elected to serve a second three-year term as Chair of Ballard Spahr, a national law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 19 offices across the country, the firm announced. With his reelection by a unanimous vote of the firm's partners, Peter's second term as firm Ch  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Please Join Us to Meet the Author of When Companies Run the Courts * Please Join Us to Meet the Author of When Companies Run the Courts* Date: June 17, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 1001 G Street, NW Suite 400 East Washington, D.C. 20001 Click here for directions to our office. RSVP to Annalyn St Ledger astledger@bergermontague.com. * Promo code through June 12  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Emerita Laurel S. Terry coauthors Sixth Edition of prorep casebook * Professor Emerita Laurel S. Terry is a coauthor of the recently published Sixth Edition of a casebook entitled Professional Responsibility: A Contemporary Approach. As publisher West Academic notes, "This is the only [professional responsibility] casebook on the market to include international c  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following letter with 34 bipartisan co-signers to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross on the federal use of AI technology: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 13, 2026 The Honorable Sean Cairncross National Cyber Director Office of the National Cyber Director The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Director Cairncross: We write regarding the rapid development of frontier   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for America  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * LANCASTER, Pa. - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has announced Olivia Lapp, a senior in Eastern Lancaster County School District, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. "Congratulations to this year's Congressional Art Competition winner and thank y  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * SRU partners with PA State Police to create paths for students A new bridge partnership between Slippery Rock University and the Pennsylvania State Police is paving the way for more students to achieve rewarding careers in criminal justice. SRU has entered into an agreement with PSP where criminology and criminal justice majors at SRU can apply their Pennsylvania State Police Academy training as 1  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students experience history outside of the classroom at Penn State Altoona * ALTOONA, Pa. -Throughout the spring 2026 semester, students in the Penn State Altoona class History 144: The World at War had the opportunity to experience the history of the Second World War outside of the traditional classroom setting. The course is taught by Jared Frederick, associate teaching professor of hi  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Thompson, Craig Encourage President Trump to Nominate CFTC Commissioners House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) issued the following statement today in conjunction with a joint letter sent to President Trump regarding the need to appoint Commissioners to the Commodity Fu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation * Two Florida State University students from the Department of History have earned prestigious awards for their work in the identification, protection and rehabilitation of historic sites around the state of Florida. Chase Panish and Flora Domitrovic, both Spring 2026 graduates, have won the Historic Preservati  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture * What started as undergraduate research in a laboratory at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has grown into an award-winning startup with the potential to improve cancer treatment for patients around the world. UA Little Rock students Zane Austin and Nistha Neupane are bringing national   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Commencement Held for Class of 2026 The sun shone brilliantly May 17 as Virginia Military Institute held its commencement ceremony in Cameron Hall and conferred degrees on the Class of 2026. The ceremony was livestreamed for family and friends who could not attend the event in person. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first female cadets graduating from the Institute in 2001. Appropriately,   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Worker bumble bees help determine which baby bee will become queen * Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining which baby bee reigns supreme may be less monarchal than the royal title suggests.  The study, published in the journal Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, explored why some bumble bee larvae   more

KENT, Ohio, May 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness * The 2026 Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will give Wright State a chance to spotlight how its Academic Success Centers take a holistic approach to student success. Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies fo  more