COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * 2 Ursinus alumni win highly competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * Grace DeCostanza '25 and Alannah Miller '25 have both been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The program supports fellowships for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based masters and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math,   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP deeply concerned about executive order directing changes to U.S. Vaccine Schedule * WASHINGTON June 1, 2026-The American College of Physicians is deeply concerned by the executive order that the administration issued on May 29, 2026, directing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to alter the childhood vaccine schedule. This is the sec  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Everett B. Kelley, national president of the AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11": TSA is the Transportation Security Administration. * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security: Thank y  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Author: Bryan Goodman Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Sepulvado: * * * Canada Is Picking Americans' Pockets to Save Its Dying TV Industry The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has effectively ruled that successful U.S. businesses do not contribute enough by merely offering services Canadians want--they must now support failing Canadian programming that would not survive without subsidies. On May 21, the CRTC announced a new ru  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60. As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Wor  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * An AI tool to speed antibiotic discovery * Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed ApexGO, a novel, AI-powered method for turning promising but imperfect antibiotic candidates into more potent ones. Unlike many existing AI approaches to antibiotic discovery, which screen large databases for molecules that might work, ApexGO starts with a small number   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Samir Jain, vice-president of policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chair Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chair Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Celebrates 30th Annual Fetal Family Reunion at Philadelphia Zoo * Yesterday, more than 2,500 guests attended Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP)'s 30th annual fetal reunion at the Philadelphia Zoo. The celebration brings together patients and families treated at the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fe  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Consulting for a more sustainable future in Philadelphia and beyond * For the student consultants of Penn Sustainability Consulting (PSC) and their off-campus clients, the partnership is mutually beneficial. The students provide a range of pro bono services to businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations, and clients provide a variety of real-world settings for students to enhance th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers fellow * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Ibrahim Ozbolat, a professor of engineering science and mechanics and of biomedical engineering at Penn State, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). According to the notification letter, the honor recognizes exceptional engineering achievements   more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Luetkehans Invited Presenter for PA Chamber Healthcare Summit Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans was an invited presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Healthcare Summit held May 20 in Harrisburg. Luetkehans was a panelist for "Building the Healthcare Workforce o  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, June 1 [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: * * * James Olsta Honored by ASTM Soil and Rock Committee * ASTM International presented its A. Ivan Johnson Award to James Olsta for his contributions to ASTM's soil and rock committee ( D18   more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Kendal Mumaw's commencement message celebrates community, growth and purpose * From the moment she first imagined her future, Kendal Mumaw knew she was meant to teach. That calling guided the Monaca, Pennsylvania, native to PennWest University's Edinboro campus, where she earned dual degrees in secondary education social studies and special education, graduating summa cum laude in May 2026. It also led her to o  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Le Mentheour's Rousseau Study Selected for H-France Forum * Professor of French and Francophone Studies Rudy Le Mentheour's La Maniere trouble: essai sur Jean-Jacques Rousseau was selected for the latest H-France Forum. The online journal highlights significant new books in Francophone history and literature by developing forum reviews in which five scholars critique a recently published book and the book's  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * Luz Pomaquiza Awarded Prestigious Provincial Medal of Honor at DeSales 2026 Commencement Ceremony DeSales University proudly recognized Luz A. Pomaquiza '26 as the recipient of the Provincial Medal of Honor during its 2026 Commencement ceremony on May 10, celebrating her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and embodiment of the University's core values. The prestigious Provincial Medal of Ho  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. "The theme of this year's Congressional Art Competition, America 250, gave students an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, values, and future through their own creativity and perspective," said Co  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Min Kyung Lee Receives Book Award from The Society of Architectural Historians * Min Kyung Lee, associate professor of Growth and Structure of Cities, has been awarded the 2026 Spiro Kostof Book Award by the Society of Architectural Historians for The Tyranny of the Straight Line: Mapping Modern Paris. The award recognizes interdisciplinary studies of urban history that make the greatest contribution to t  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Deluzio's Oversight at ICE Detention Center Reveals More Than 75% of People Detained in Moshannon Facility are "Low Security" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) is releasing new data that he learned during his oversight visit inside Pennsylvania's largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center last Thursday. On Thursday May 28th, Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Hispanic Voters in Northeast Battleground Districts Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates * President Trump's Latino support continues to erode, with 28% of those who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 76% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager" Inspired by George Washington's 1757 recipe and drawn from the Library's collections, the beer was made by TALEA for the United States' 250th anniversary. The Library launches "250 Years" with a limited-edition NYPL card featuring the Declaration of Independence, a "Reading America" book list with book giveaways and free  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Optimum Launches Effort to Drive a Consensual Repositioning of its Capital Structure * Optimum forms new unrestricted subsidiary to hold the Optimum East Cable business and Optimum's 50.01% stake in Lightpath, and implements internal reorganization to make the new holdco group financially and operationally independent from its parent, CSC Holdings * New unrestricted hold  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House approves bill to restrict cell phones in schools * H.B. 1814 responds to calls from Gov. Shapiro and PA educators HARRISBURG, June 1 - Responding to calls from Gov. Josh Shapiro and educators across the state, the state House today passed a bill on a bipartisan vote to restrict cell phone use in Pennsylvania schools. House Bill 1814 would prohibit students in public scho  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Attends The Trust Hotel Groundbreaking Ceremony, Marks Major Milestone in Revitalizing Downtown Erie The Trust Hotel will feature 195 rooms, a restaurant, ballroom, lounge, gym, and more, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen the local economy. The renovation aligns with the Governor's continued commitment to boosting economic development across Pennsylvania while  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and AALS President Danielle M. Conway releases President's Message * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway recently released a President's Message in her capacity as president of the Association of American Law Schools. You can read the full messa  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway speaking at 'America at 250' event * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway will participate in an upcoming webcast that explores the overlooked voices who shaped America's founding ideals and constitutional development as the na  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley launches MBA in artificial intelligence Interdisciplinary program will prepare students to build AI-powered enterprises By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley will offer a master of business administration in artificial intelligence (AI) beginning in fall 2026. This 33-credit interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the growing need for business leader  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Fetterman Celebrates June 1st as National Mushroom Day Following the passage of his resolution in the Senate recognizing National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the industry and to healthy diets, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today celebrates National Mushroom Day. As a member of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senato  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador * Mr. William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Republic of Tanzania * The Honor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 1 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Names J'Maine Chubb Chief Financial Officer * Texas Southern University has appointed J'Maine Chubb as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business & Administration. Chubb is recognized for aligning financial strategy with operational realities, strengthening institutional resilience, and delivering long-term value for boards, stakeholders, and communities. He brings mor  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Texas State University Selects Aramark as Its New Comprehensive Collegiate Hospitality Partner * SAN MARCOS, Texas (June 1, 2026) -Texas State University (TXST) has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new comprehensive hospitality partner, beginning June 1, 2026. The new contrac  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Celebrates June as Second Annual Title IX Month * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that it is again recognizing June as 'Title IX Month' in honor of the fifty-fourth anniversary of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), signed into law on June 23, 1972. The Department commemorates women's struggle for, and achievement of, equal  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Nursing home staffing declined in states that protected facilities from COVID-19 malpractice lawsuits Nursing homes across the country had less staffing in states where legislatures granted the facilities immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits filed by patients and their families, according to findings from a new UCLA-led study. Researchers examined data from 13,205 skilled nursing faciliti  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, June 2 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news on June 1, 2026: * * * USS Arizona Boat Detachment Sailors Earn Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon By James Neuman The commanders of Navy Region Hawaii (NRH) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) presented the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon to three Sailors from the USS Arizona Memorial Detachment during a ceremony at JBPHH's Merry Point Landing on May 26, 2026. The Sailors - Damage Controlman Third Class Paul Esposito;  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Alumni Association Announces New President, Vice President/Secretary * New VUAA President Brian Westbrook '01 VSB is a former NFL All-Pro running back, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader. A standout at Villanova, he won the Walter Payton Award and set 37 school records before going on to a nine-year NFL career, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles, earning two Pro Bowl sel  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Announces 2026 International Sustainability Conference to Address the "Cries of the Earth and the Poor" * Rome, Italy (June 1, 2026) - Villanova University and its Office for Sustainability will host the 2026 International Sustainability Conference entitled Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor, from October 12-16, 2026, in Rome, Italy. The Conference will bring t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Double vision: Twin alums Kenneth and Steven Ender both rose to college presidencies The School of Business grads credit VCU with putting them on their path, and they have established endowed scholarships at their alma mater. By Chelyen Davis When the Ender brothers -- twins Kenneth and Steven -- enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968, they didn't have their future careers mapped ou  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means members express grave concerns over Trump IRS settlement * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and 11 of her Democratic Ways and Means Committee colleagues last week called on the Trump administration to address concerns over the recent IRS settlement that prevents the prosecution or pursuit of claims against President Trump, his family or his businesses for n  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 1, 2026, the nominations of 40 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Christopher Anderson, of   more