SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * "We're All Teachers and Learners": Learning for Life Program Enters New Chapter * Learning for Life, Swarthmore's distinctive mutual-learning program, was built on a simple but powerful idea: Everyone on campus has something to teach and something to learn. This year, as the program continues its post-pandemic revival and prepares for a leadership transition, that idea feels newly urgent -and full of poss  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * A Message from Pope Leo XIV to Villanova University's Class of 2026 * Pope Leo XIV-the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, OSA, '77 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff. "Graduates, it is fitting that I share with you today a message from a very special member of our Villanova community-an alumnus who   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Academic support units temporarily relocating during Boucke renovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Academic support units in Boucke Building on the University Park campus will be relocating during summer 2026 renovations. Penn State Learning will have a temporary home and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring will work remotely during summer 2026, according to the Office of Underg  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Applauds Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act * At a time when the vast majority of American Jews are feeling less safe, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today enthusiastically welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act. The bill, led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-O  more

READING, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia names new Provost and Chief Academic Officer Attorney and Professor of Business Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM most recently served as Interim Provost and Associate Provost * Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM, has been named Alvernia University's new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Wells, who most recently served as Associate Provost, will oversee the University's academic enterprise, Career Development, e  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau: * * * U.S. Natural Gas Market: Soaring AI Demand and Infrastructure Constraints Executive Summary * The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is fueling a surge in U.S. electricity demand, positioning natural gas as a main baseload power source to meet the new demand; under a high-demand scenario, natural gas-fi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Applying AI to accelerate discovery, foster learning * At a recent Alumni weekend event, Penn President J. Larry Jameson led a conversation with Presidential Associate Professor Cesar de la Fuente of Penn Medicine and Hamsa Bastani, associate professor of operations, information, and decisions in the Wharton School, exploring how AI has influenced biology and education. The panel followed   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Drives New Food & Beverage and Premium Hospitality Experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 2026 * F&B PHOTOS HERE PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 19, 2026) - At the Racing Capital of the World, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) and the iconi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

ONEONTA, New York, May 19 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing at Hartwick College Celebrates 47 Graduates * After years of classes, clinical rotations, simulations and late-night study sessions, 47 graduates from the Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing were honored during the 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 15 in Binder Gymnasium. Held the day before commencement, the ceremony recognized the graduating class through a tradition   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Designating May as National Electrical Safety Month * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced a resolution to designate May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month. The legislation highlights the importance of educating the public on basic electrical safety principles that prevent ser  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Penn's 270th Commencement at a historic moment * Clear, sunny skies greeted an eager Class of 2026 and cheerful audience of supporters on Monday, May 18, for Penn's 270th Commencement at Franklin Field. Ahead of the ceremony, roughly 6,000 graduates wearing caps and vibrant regalia gathered at Penn Park to rejoice in their shared achievements and line up for the procession to Fra  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 18, 2026, by Health Coverage Access Director Jennifer Sullivan and Elizabeth Zhang, research assistant on the Health Policy Team: * * * Higher Marketplace Premiums Take a Toll on Enrollment and on Marketplace Enrollees Congressional Republicans failed to extend premium tax credit (PTC) enhancements at the end of 2025, and now the harm of higher marketplace premium costs is beginning to show up  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs). DATES: This moratorium is effective May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regula  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith on House Floor: Bipartisan Reforms Improve Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432): As prepared for delivery. "I rise in strong support of   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), joined by 24 colleagues, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration work with the United Nations (UN) to fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Numerous UNRWA employees have  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway co-authors article in Bloomberg Law on AI in Legal Education * CARLISLE, Pa.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway co-authored an article in Bloomberg Law, "AI Legal Education Pushes Skills, Clinics, and Healthy Skepticism," with Richard E. Moberly, dean and Richard  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dean, Salazar, Klobuchar, and Cruz Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold tech companies accountable should th  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 19 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Commencement - Largest Graduating Class ever Written by Devin Bonner Delaware State University recently celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 15 as nearly 1,300 undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree graduates crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies that celebrated student achievement while reflecting on the university's 135-year legacy of service, opportunity, and resilience. This year'  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Higher Education Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO--Duane Morris is excited to officially announce the release of the all-new Higher Education Class Action Review - 2026, a desk reference resource designed to help legal professionals and businesses better understand the evolving landscape of class action law in this quickly evolving industry. What   more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Professor Judges National History Competition History's future was at the forefront of a national student competition that featured an East Stroudsburg University faculty member as one of its head judges. Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., professor of history, served as a head judge during the regional National History Day (NHD) competition on April 25 at the Un  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Election Protection Coalition Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Historic Civil Rights Reversal * Lawyers' Committee, NAACP, Common Cause, State Voices, NALEO; AL, GA, PA, and LA state partners unveil plans to protect voters of color's access to the ballot Today, ahead of Tuesday primaries in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania - among other states - and following t  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump administration illegally extends costly Michigan coal plant over a year past its planned retirement The latest extension follows the first legal hearing in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Trump administration's repeated emergency orders forcing the 60+ year old coal plant to remain open * (WASHINGTON) Today, the Trump administration issued a fifth illegal emerg  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- In this proposed rulemaking, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a federal exemption, pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 1416(f) and 1450(a)(1), that will extend the dates of compliance with the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from April 26, 2029, to April 26, 2031, for those systems that submit a request. The Agency requests comment on this proposal, including t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind its regulatory determinations to regulate four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)--perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (HFPO-DA), and mixtures of these three PFAS plus perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS)--under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The EPA is also proposing to rescind all associated reg  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her path: How one transfer student discovered purpose at PennWest * Tammi Porterfield didn't arrive at PennWest by chance - her transfer was the result of careful reflection, determination and a clear vision for her future in social work. Living in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and working full time at Torrance State Hospital, she knew that the right academic program would be essential to achieving her long-ter  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE sues DHS for information about alleged database of ICE protesters * WASHINGTON, May 19, 2026 -Americans deserve to know whether their government is maintaining a secret database of people who have criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies. Such a database would sweep in people simply exercising their First Amendment rights by peacefully pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Dingell Push Back on Proposed Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Protections * Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, raised concerns following the Adminstration's proposal to roll back federal drinking water protections for toxic "forever chemicals" known as per- an  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following news: * * * Google's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company and its Leadership to Potential Legal Liability PHILADELPHIA--A coalition of legal groups - Abolitionist Law Center, Center for Constitutional Rights, and Tech Justice Law - notified Google LLC ("Google") and its executive leadership of its potential legal liability for aiding and abetting atrocity crimes committed by Israel  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Blasts Ryan Mackenzie For Putting The Lehigh Valley Last * This weekend, Governor Josh Shapiro and Bob Brooks rallied in Emmaus to call out Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie for bending the knee to his D.C. party bosses and making life more expensive. Governor Shapiro said in part : " I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of the sycophants... Ryan M  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 19 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Haiti Selects Stockton as Team Base Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026 * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University announced today that Haiti has selected the school's athletic facilities as its Team Base Camp training site for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Haiti, the only Caribbean nation to qualify for the World Cup twice, last played in the tournament in 1974. "Stockton University is honored to be selected as a Team B  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. DATES: This moratorium is effective on May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Historic gift creates scholarships for children of Philadelphia first responders A $1.2 million gift to Temple University from the Neubauer Family Foundation will provide scholarship support for dozens of students whose parents or guardians serve as first responders in the City of Philadelphia.  "No words can ever fully express our gratitude to first responders for the incredible sacrifices they make in  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide, known as CBS, from China. The case will examine whether U.S. industry faces material injury or threat of material injury due to imports alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of China. The investigations, numbered 701-TA-797 and 731-TA-1793, were init  more

GARY, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * IU Northwest names Andrae Marak, Ph.D., as new Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Indiana University Northwest has named Dr. Andrae Marak as its Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He will begin his appointment on Monday, June 1, 2026. Marak comes to IU Northwest with decades of leadership and teaching experience at various higher education institutions across the country  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Obtains Court-Ordered Release of 911 Call from Father of Alleged Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks * Judicial Watch announced today that the Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Police Department has, in response to a court order, released an audio recording of a 911 call placed by the father of Thomas Crooks, who is alleged to have attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J.  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rob Bresnahan and Brian Fitzpatrick for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Bresnahan and Fitzpatrick always stand with federal workers CORAOPOLIS, Pa. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Brian Fitzpatrick for reelection to the U.S. House repre  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Morgan Lewis partner Yardena Zwang-Weissman to its 2026 Women of Influence list, which recognizes leaders who are shaping the business and legal landscape of Southern California. A Los Angeles native, Yardena serves as co-depu  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Lycoming College announces affiliation agreement with Geisinger College of Health Sciences School of Medicine Lycoming College has announced a new affiliation agreement with Geisinger College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine (GCHS SOM) that provides eligible Lycoming students with a guaranteed interview for consideration for admission to GCHS SOM's highly competitive doctor of medicine (M.D.) program  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Launches Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter Focused on Community & Sustainability * A new chapter at Marywood University is giving students the opportunity to build more than homes. The newly launched Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is bringing together students from across academic disciplines to serve local communities through hands-on construction, leadership, and sustainability initiative  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Dual Enrollment Programs Expanded with $736K Grant Millersville has established agreements with the School District of Lancaster, Penn Manor School District and La Academia Partnership Charter School so that their students may participate in the Dual Enrollment Scholars Academy, comprised of grant-funded summer workshops and dual credit courses taught by Millersville faculty at their schools and at   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New research enables a robot to chart a better course * In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors. But this remains an extremely challenging problem for an autonomous robot, which would need to swiftly adjust its trajectory   more

BEDFORD, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, posted the following news release: * * * MITRE Names Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., to Board of Trustees * McLean, Va., & Bedford, Mass., May 19, 2026 - MITRE's Board of Trustees has elected Samantha Ravich, Ph.D., a national security and technology expert who has lent her expertise through numerous U.S. government and private sector   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Driving Up Power Bills. A New Study Looks at How Bad It Could Get New research suggests electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in some parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030, with a national average increase of 6%-29%. Electricity demand related to data centers is also likely to increase CO2 emissions by up to  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

WACO, Texas, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * National Cancer Research Month: Baylor Researchers at Forefront of New Discoveries Novel approaches could provide effective cancer therapies for some of the most aggressive cancers By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations May is National Cancer Research Month, which highlights the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Thanks to spectacular advances   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New Beescape updates include county-level plant recommendations for pollinators * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Beescape tool is gaining a new feature that allows users to download county-specific lists of pollinator-attractive plants, offering a more localized approach to improving pollinator habitats across Pennsylvania. The feature, developed by a multidisciplinary team of resear  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New study identifies 'domino effect' behind brain cell death * Temple University researchers find ATF2 protein as a central driver in the chain reaction behind cell death and how interrupting it could protect the brain. Jorge Gomez-Deza, assistant professor of cancer and cellular biology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, is a corresponding author of a new study published online on May 19 in the jour  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New York City Felon Sentenced to 77 Months for D.C. Swatting and Carjacking Incidents * WASHINGTON - Thierno Barry, 23, a previously convicted felon who resided in Queens, New York, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 77 months in federal prison in the March 2025 multijurisdictional crime spree that included a high-speed police chase, the swatting of a random   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit * HERSHEY, Pa. -Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, even as rates of cigarette smoking have fallen to an all-time low of approximately 10% in 2024. Some studies suggest that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), help people quit smoking and expose them to fewer harmful ch  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Continued Progress in Downtown Pittsburgh's Revitalization, Helps Break Ground on New Smithfield Lofts Apartments The nearly $30 million office-to-residential conversion project will add 39 new, affordable housing units to Downtown Pittsburgh. In October 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro united the private sector, corporate leaders  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Protecting Mothers and Babies: Shapiro Administration's Maternal Health Strategic Plan To Expand Services for Pregnant, Postpartum Moms and Improve Access to Quality Care At Greater Philadelphia YMCA, community-based program serving more than 100 Philadelphia-area moms bolsters goals of Shapiro Administration's Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures strategic plan to suppo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Credits County Election Officials and Poll Workers for Safe and Secure Primary Election An hour after polls closed, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said today's midterm primary election ran smoothly with few issues reported by counties. "Thanks to hundreds of county election officials and approximately 45,000 poll workers, Pennsylvania held another saf  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Deer Research Center buck tests positive for chronic wasting disease * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A white-tailed deer at Penn State's Deer Research Center, a unit under the College of Agricultural Sciences, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), prompting a coordinated response with state and federal animal health authorities. While there is no confirmed evidence th  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law's Carlisle and University Park PILF hold successful auctions * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The Carlisle and University Park chapters of Penn State Dickinson Law's Public Interest Law Fund (PILF) held auctions to fund annual summer fellowships awarded to students working in public interest positions. The evenings provided an opportunity for stu  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State entrants earn 14 Golden Quill Awards across multiple disciplines * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fourteen Penn State entries were selected as winners in their categories of the annual Golden Quill Awards, a competition sponsored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. In addition, 15 other entries were honored as finalists -giving Penn State Student Media 29 award winners in the co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * 'Unconference' fosters collaboration among Penn State student success professionals By Brian D. Cox The Penn State College of Education recently hosted the second annual Student Success Unconference, co-sponsored by the College of Education's Journey Success Center and the Chaiken Center for Student Success in the College of the Liberal Arts. This year's event -- whic  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 19, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $10 Million to Improve Pennsylvania Airports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced a nearly $10 million state investment in projects at eight Pennsylvania airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development. Supporting safe, reliable infrastructure while growing th  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor awarded Fulbright scholarship * PennWest University Professor Dr. Mark Lennon has been named a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will conduct research in Brazil focused on artificial intelligence and higher education. Lennon, a professor in the Department of Business, Economics and Communication, will serve as a visiting scholar at Universidade da Amazonia (UNAMA) in Belem, Para, Brazil, fro  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What is in the new American Heart Association dietary recommendations? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and diet is the most effective way to reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. To that end, the American Heart Association regularly issues dietary recommendations for maintaining a health  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith recognized across 26 categories in PitchBook's Global League Tables: Q1 2026 * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith has been recognized with 26 rankings across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A in PitchBook's Global League Tables for Q1 2026, reflecting the firm's continued momentum and expanding presence in key deal categories, sectors, and regions  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith wins Marine Money Deal of the Year award for maritime transactional excellence * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith has received Marine Money International's Deal of the Year award for its work in the Jones Act/US Flag sector. Marine Money International is a maritime finance publisher that has served the shipping and capital markets industries for more t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Beam topping ceremony celebrates midway construction point of Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication * The ceremony welcomed Temple's leaders, staff, faculty, students, and neighbors, as well as construction workers, to celebrate the completion of the structural framework of the Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication. The pavilion will be the new home of Temple's Klein College o  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding government cash being channelled to former Trump officials as "settlements." * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: It ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Corporate Crime, Restore Trust in Our Justice System * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Corporate Prosecution Reform Act and the Department of Justice Integrity Act, legislation to strengthen federal enforcement against corporate crime, increase transparency and accountability at t  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals * WASHINGTON - 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 in the 119 th Congress, the Senate Judiciar  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple and OPEIU, Local 153 (resident assistants and peer mentors) reach agreement on four-year contract * This marks the first collective bargaining agreement for OPEIU, Local 153, which was recognized as a union at Temple last year. The new agreement goes into effect at the start of the 2026-27 academic year and continues through the end of the 2029-30 academic year. Temple University and OPEIU, Local  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Rob Bresnahan * "Rob Bresnahan has made himself the poster child of Washington corruption and completely broken the trust of hardworking Northeastern Pennsylvanians. He has used his office to benefit himself while unleashing higher prices and devastating health care cuts on his own community. Paige Cognetti fights political corruption wherever she sees it because sh  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The past and future of higher education * Nearly 400 years into its history in the United States, higher education is facing unique challenges, a panel of former university presidents and deans said during a recent discussion of its future through the lens of the past and the tumultuous present. President J. Larry Jameson opened the conversation with perspectives on Penn's heritage, dating  more

PLANO, Texas, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Ukrainian Catholic Church Appeals Ruling Allowing Unlawful Double Standard in Zoning Decisions * Collier Township, PA -First Liberty Institute, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, and the Independence Law Center appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit a decision by Judge Wiegand of t  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle * Increasing nonpartisan civic engagement is important to Ursinus College, which is why Ursinus has a plan to ensure that every student can participate in democracy this year. Ursinus College is one of just 167 colleges nationally that has earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle. The seal reco  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 19, 2026, senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * Victory: ACLJ Defeats Attempt To Silence the Gospel in Amish Country The First Amendment won in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When the ACLJ sent a legal demand letter to Lancaster city officials on behalf of preacher Jeff Russell, we made one thing clear: The Constitution is not optional, and Lancaster's own noise ordinance - Chapter 198 - ex  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college By Kevin Myatt Brad Ohlinger's research has focused on how bees do a "waggle dance" to convey information to one another and why ants follow one behind the other. Now, his role is to convey information for securing research funding and to get words, numbers, and people to line up for large sums of money to flow in  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Optocouplers Deliver High Isolation Voltage Ratings and Distance for EVs and Solar Inverters Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new Automotive Grade optocouplers with phototransistor output in a widebody package featuring a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600. Designed to deliver signal transmission with hi  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Power Electronics Solutions Enabling Electrification, Efficiency, and System Integration at PCIM Europe 2026 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company will showcase its latest passive component technologies, semiconductors, and reference designs at PCIM Europe 2026, taking place June 9-11 in Nuremberg, Germany   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies * Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) led over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address maternal health risks during public health c  more

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Washington & Jefferson College Transforms Lazear Hall, Honoring Legacy While Advancing the Future of Health Sciences Washington & Jefferson College celebrated the groundbreaking of Lazear Hall, a transformative project that will serve as the future home of the College's expanding health sciences programs. The reimagined Lazear Hall will bring together nursing, public health, physician assist  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more