NEW YORK, May 24 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * 2026 Ira M. Millstein Memorial Conference Focuses on Private Equity and Innovation in Corporate Governance The third annual event, sponsored by the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership, explored new ideas and analyses relating to capital markets and corporate governance. Legal scholars, business experts, and corporate law practitioners gathered at the third annual Ira M. Millstein Memor  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers and American Association of University Professors issued the following letter to Apollo Global Management: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 19, 2026 Jessica Bibliowicz Chair, Audit Committee Apollo Global Management 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Dear Ms. Bibliowicz: I am writing with concerns related to the conduct of Apollo CEO Marc Rowan, which I believe constitutes a vio  more

LEMONT FURNACE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Fayette campus 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   more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Graduate Receives Fulbright English Teaching Award to Spain Juniata College 2026 graduate Nate Weick, of Cinnaminson, N.J., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. He recently completed a degree in professional writing and Spanish/Hispanic cultures, graduating summa cum laude. A standout on and off the field, Weick was also a member of Juniata's varsity men's soccer team.  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Connecting with our legacy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania At a special Bicentennial event in Philadelphia, Provost Laura McGrane and Prof. Christopher Phillips highlighted archival materials pivotal to the College's founding * On Thursday, May 14, Lafayette alumni, faculty, staff, and community gathered in the City of Brotherly Love to connect and view some of the amazing artifacts held at the Hist  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Jefferson W. Kirby '84 elected chair of the Board of Trustees Kirby succeeds Robert Sell '84, who has chaired the Board of Trustees since 2018 * Jefferson W. Kirby '84 has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees of Lafayette College, with his term to begin July 1. Kirby, who received a government and law degree from Lafayette and the George Wharton Pepper Prize, is a managing member of Broadfield Capital  more

CRESSON, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Mount Aloysius College issued the following news: * * * Mount Unveils New Veteran's Lounge Mount Aloysius has cut the ribbon on a newly renovated, on-campus lounge dedicated to student veterans. The College's student population includes 40 veteran and military-affiliated students from all branches of the armed services. The lounge is centrally located on the ground floor of Ihmsen Hall. It contains new furniture, lockers, a new fridge and coffee maker, places  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Arthur G. Steinberg: * * * PFT Congratulates Chris Rabb on Winning the 3rd Congressional District Primary Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary result: "The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers congratulates Rep. Chris Rabb on his primary election vi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following news: * * * PFT President Steinberg Calls Out District for Failing to Declare Heat Emergency Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on Monday expressed outrage at the School District of Philadelphia's failure to put students' health first: "After reminding the administration of its own extreme heat policy this morning, the School District chose to keep s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * An avenue of scholarship support A friendship forged among VCU School of Medicine alumni on Monument Avenue has grown into a scholarship that encourages future physicians to follow their calling. By Hayley Roulston Virginia Commonwealth University's Monument Avenue Scholarship launched in 2009 from a friendship that began decades ago on the fourth floor of the Warner Hall dormitory, in the classr  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Danielle M. Petrak, curator of the Watts Museum at the West Virginia University Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers": * * * My name is Danielle Petrak, and I am the curator of the Watts Museum, an industrial history museum in the Statler College of En  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 24 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Academy Completion York College of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have formalized a landmark Academy Internship Cooperative Agreement. This partnership establishes a direct pipeline for enrolled students and incoming cadets, allowing those who successfully complete the Pennsylvania St  more