PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * 'Toy Story 5' to set stage for debate over AI in children's toys * Later this month, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character with the electronic tablet Lilypad. Ahead of the movie's release, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek of Temple's Department of Psychology discusses the rise of technology, and how this movie could provide a platform for the start of a much larger conversation. Toy Story 5 will be one of the fi  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care * Nearly 60 years after the first successful heart transplant, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is launching a bold new initiative to fundamentally transform how heart transplant care is delivered across the Uni  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A specialized approach to mental health crisis care * Someone is revived after a drug overdose but is frightened, confused, vomiting, shaking, and desperate to avoid falling back into addiction. Another has cycled repeatedly through emergency department visits, homelessness, and substance use relapses, and needs stabilization and connection to longer-term care.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Reacts to Pa. Senate, House Actions on Legislation that Will Bolster OAG Efforts to Protect Pennsylvanians from Harmful A.I. * The Senate passed a resolution to create an OAG-led task force to protect children, while the House passed a bill to aid public education efforts HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday offered reaction to actions Wednesday from the Pennsylv  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Environmental Crimes Section Charges Company with Franklin County Waste Spill that Contaminated Residents' Drinking Water * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Carlisle-based company and its owner for causing a Food Processing Residuals (FPR) spill in Franklin County that was never reported to authorities and led to contamination of r  more

SEATTLE, June 3 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Air Group announces Mike Sievert, the telecom executive behind T-Mobile's disruptive growth and innovation, will join board of directors Summary * Sievert is the former CEO of T-Mobile, where he currently serves as vice chairman of the board of directors * He brings a track record of value creation, brand strength and deep ties to the Seattle busin  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue * CARLISLE-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim served as facilitator for the World Intellectual Property Organization's Dialogue on IP Protection in E-Commerce, held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva on June 1, 2026. The dialogue convened leading global e-commerce platforms to discuss p  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Deadly Russian Attack Against Ukrainian Civilians * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Lead Democrat of the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement in response to a massive Russian attack that killed at least 22 Ukrainian civilians and injured over 100 more: "I am horrified that, just as I return  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients * A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in the nation to match with a compatible donor kidney due to harmful antibodies they had developed ("sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * COA Welcomes Sean McCarson as Director of State Regulation and Policy McCarson Will Support Community Oncology Practices in Engaging with State and Local Policymakers - The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) announced today that Sean McCarson, MPA, has joined the team as Director of State Regulation and Policy. McCarson will help COA members effectively advocate for policies in thei  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal To Soon Begin Construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort, its First Destination in Europe Milestone project expands Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio with new parks, resorts, and attractions in the U.S. and around the world - Comcast NBCUniversal today announced Universal Destinations & Experiences' first theme park in Eur  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia, Members of Hispanic Caucus, Join Hispanic Federation to Oppose Additional ICE and CBP Funding, Demand Accountability for Enforcement Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) along Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leaders from across the country affiliated with the Hispanic Federation held a press conference to demand protections for the c  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * From atomic chaos to custom materials Argonne research reveals how tuning atomic order and surface chemistry can shape a fast-growing class of 2D materials called MXenes By showing when MXenes shift from order to disorder and how that affects performance, scientists are building a roadmap for tailored materials. Key Takeaways: * Argonne researchers showed  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by Virginia Wright, program manager for cyber-informed engineering at the U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin and Ranking Member Amo, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced plans to prepare a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor project, advancing a proposed highway connection between Interstate 64 at Dale and State Road 56 in Haysville, Dubois County, Indiana. The project is being developed in coordination with the Indiana Department of Transportation and builds on environmental work completed in September 2023  more

NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New study shows wetlands loss has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by $10 billion By calculating the value of wetlands in reducing flood damage, findings can inform federal and state land use decisions, wetland protection, benefit-cost analysis and flood insurance policy. - A new study published in Nature Water finds that wetland loss across the United States has increase  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan that updates air pollution control requirements for the Philadelphia Gas Works Richmond Plant, Pennsylvania. The final rule removes a condition from a Reasonably Available Control Technology, or RACT, plan approval that had been incorporated into the state's federally approved air quality plan in 2016. EPA said the revision was submitted by the Pennsylvania   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a revision to Virginia's State Implementation Plan that removes two air pollution regulations governing petroleum refinery operations and large appliance coating application systems, concluding that neither type of facility currently operates within the Commonwealth. The final rule, effective June 29, 2026, approves Revision B23 submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality on Dec. 20, 2024. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the Baltimore, Maryland, nonattainment area has attained the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard, based on quality-assured, quality-controlled and certified air monitoring data collected during the 2022-2024 design value period. The agency said the finding follows a review of monitoring results across the Baltimore Area and includes the exclusion of air quality data linked to exceptiona  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reopened the public comment period on its proposal to establish a federal permitting program for coal combustion residuals, seeking updated feedback on permit application deadlines, electronic permitting systems and other issues tied to regulation of coal ash disposal facilities across the U.S. The proposal revisits a rule first published on February 20, 2020, that would create a federal permit program for coal combustio  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Certifies Class of Tens of Thousands of Alumni in Elite University Financial Aid Price Fixing Case * Berger Montague Named Class Counsel in Landmark Suit Against Cornell, Penn, Notre Dame, Georgetown, and Other Elite Universities PHILADELPHIA, PA -Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, scored a major win in Henry, et al. v. Brown Univ  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the residual risk and technology review (RTR) conducted for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from Hazardous Waste Combustors (HWC). Specifically, the EPA is finalizing that risks due to emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from this source category are adequately addressed by the existing standards; that the NESHAP provides an ample margin of safety to protect pu  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Fish Monitoring Study Gives Students Data to Explore * Port Republic, N.J. -A school of killifish swam in a ribbon formation through the shallow water of the boat basin at the Stockton University Marine Field Station on Nacote Creek. The afternoon sun cast their tiny shadows on the muddy bottom. Iridescent shimmers flashed as dozens of killifish swam inside a fish trap resting in water just deep enough t  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by David Hinchman, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss   more

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva College's Chris Treib Shares Cybersecurity Expertise at Cyburgh 2026 Misty Mator The boogieman is no longer lurking under beds, but in the wires. Fears about online safety have only grown in recent years with the evolution and ever-increasing application of artificial intelligence (AI). The Pittsburgh Technology Council and cybersecurity company Ethical Intruder sought to address these fears in its 1  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study * A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women between the ages of 45 and 80 found that those who take GLP-1 medications are about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not take GLP-1 medications. This is according to new research presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (AS  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Receives $2 Million Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine and IUP's College of Health Sciences healthcare education programs. This is the first time that IUP has been the r  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Karreth Receives Grant to Expand Civic Spark Policy Lab * Associate Professor of Politics Ann Karreth, Ph.D., has been awarded a $3,000 Periclean Faculty Leadership (PFL) grant from Project Pericles -a national nonprofit that partners with colleges and universities to advance community-engaged civic learning -to support the second iteration of her course, Civic Spark Policy Lab. Civic Spark Policy Lab -o  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Karsten Kadylak celebrates determination, support and growth at PennWest Clarion * Karsten Kadylak is preparing for a future in critical care, building on the values that shaped his time at PennWest Clarion. Those values - perseverance, service and community - were at the center of his message as student speaker at the May 9 commencement ceremony. "Standing here today is an incredible honor," Kadylak told graduat  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Appoints Three New Members to the Board of Trustees La Roche University has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees: Jill L. Ferguson '92, Christine L. Kotarba, and Walter J. West. Together, they bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, higher education, finance, consulting, and global business leadership. Jill L. Ferguson '92 Ms. Ferguson is an entreprene  more

NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and the University of Pennsylvania Cary Law School's ARC File Amicus Brief and Perform Oral Argument in City of Philadelphia v. Burgum Urging Third Circuit to Uphold Restoration of Erased Black History at President's House Site * Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and the University of Pennsylvania Cary Law School's Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic ("AR  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for May * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-AALS president Da  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Making Magic for 6 Decades * Growing up in Norristown, Pa., Jules Fisher was fascinated with science and magic -the former for the results he saw science achieve and the latter because it delighted people with its mysteries. Fisher used tenets of both in his decades-long career as a lighting designer to thrilling success in productions for the theatre, film, ballet, opera, television and concert  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Newly released data from the one of the largest surveys ever taken of the early universe will allow astronomers to study how the first galaxies formed and evolved, measure how gas and stars were distributed within these galaxies, map the large-scale structure of the cosmos and investigate rare and unexpe  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University Occupational Therapy Faculty Receive Autism NEPA Grant Autism NEPA Funding Supports Doctoral Capstone Projects, Community Programming, and Student Learning Opportunities - Misericordia University occupational therapy faculty members Dr. Lori Charney and Dr. Orley Templeton have received a $5,000 grant from Autism NEPA to support three community-based programs. The grant will fun  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Earns Asian Legal Business 2026 IP Rankings BEIJING, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, TOKYO: For the 11th consecutive year, Asian Legal Business has recognized Morgan Lewis as a leading global law firm for intellectual property (IP) in its recently released 2026 Asia IP Rankings and China IP Rankings. The annual reports rank international law firms across Asia and  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 3, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration to Help Turn a Former Gas Station in Somerset County Into the Future Hooversville Municipal Office and Police Station Hooversville Borough will use the $22,890 Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) grant for soil remediation and analysis, removal of abandoned underground storage tanks, excavation, and groundwater sampling  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House unanimously approves Rusnock bill to modernize Career and Technical Education programs * HARRISBURG, June 2 - State Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock, D-Berks, announced that her bill to help schools update and strengthen their workforce training opportunities for students unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. "Career and technical education gives student  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Senate Approves Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Resolution 244 introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure. The   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Robinson Bill Supporting Pennsylvania Community Banks Approved by Committee Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the Senate Finance Committee has approved his legislation to reduce Pennsylvania's Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax and align it with the commonwealth's ongoing Corporate Net Income Tax reduction schedule. The bill advanced with strong bipartisa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Bill to Establish Statewide Electrical Licensure Approved by Committee Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to establish a statewide licensure system for electrical contractors and electricians has been approved by the Senate's Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Approved by Committee Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public's right to know was approved unanimously by the Senate State Government Committee. "Pennsylvanians deserve advance notice of every issue their government plans to discuss and   more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Work-based learning opportunities to prepare students for evolving job market As employers increasingly seek experience alongside academic credentials, Penn State Lehigh Valley is expanding opportunities that connect students directly with the workforce By Ryan Abramson As students prepare to enter an increasingly competitive and complex workforce, Penn State Lehigh Val  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn to create a united Center for Civil Rights * The University of Pennsylvania is launching the Center for Civil Rights (CCR), a newly united Center that will bring together support, reporting, investigative, and compliance offices related to discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct. The CCR will unite the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, the Office of the Associat  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. Candidate Alexis White Awarded Mellon/ACLS Fellowship * Alexis White, Ph.D. candidate in the History of Art, has been awarded a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship. Generously supported by the Mellon Foundation and administered by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the program supports doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences as they pursue innovative ap  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Provost names new leader for Academic and Curricular Affairs * Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster has named Christi Brookes interim senior vice provost for Academic and Curricular Affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Brookes, currently serving as assistant dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, will report directly to Provost Lancaster and oversee key areas within  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Reducing Underage Drinking: MU Gets Grant to Fund Educational Initiatives By Mary Dolheimer Millersville University has been awarded a $50,000 Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Bureau of Alcohol Education. The two-year grant ($25,000 per year), which begins July 1, 2026, and runs through June 30, 2028, will support efforts to reduc  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith represents Straylight Capital in growth investment in Patron Points * ATLANTA - Global law firm Reed Smith represented Straylight Capital in a growth investment in Patron Points. Straylight Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in founder-led B2B technology companies in the early growth stage across North America. Patron Points provides loyalty and c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Postal Inspection Service from Conducting Mass Surveillance * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to legally access certain postal information through the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Fetterman Urges FinCEN Rulemaking for Antiquities Industry Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to propagate rulemaking requiring antiquities dealers to comply with anti-money-laundering laws. "I am very concerned that looted antiquities are helpi  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * Chairmen Thompson, Boozman Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozma  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Shaver's Creek Environmental Center holds 50th Anniversary Celebration * Community members gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shaver's Creek Environmental Center in May as the site recently reopened following a multi-month improvement project. The center is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with expanded parking, improved accessibility and upgraded stormwater infrastructure  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees welcomes leaders in ministry, investment, finance Three alumni and a student representative joined the board immediately after its meeting in May. - Susquehanna University has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees. The newest trustees -- all Susquehanna alumni -- were elected to four-year terms beginning May 10. A student representative also joins the  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College's new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College's new Bachelor of Science in nutrition program is featured in the June issue of North Hills Monthly, a regional lifestyle magazine serving the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. The cover story includes insights from program director Katheryn E. Willey and explores growing interest in nutrition, wellnes  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Grant Funding for Pennsylvania State University * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced the Pennsylvania State University is the recipient of two grants through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) totaling nearly $1.6 million that will support regional business development and manufacturing modernizati  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Tiburcio bill to address Pa. teacher shortage unanimously passes House * HARRISBURG, June 2 - On Monday, the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ana T. Tiburcio, D-Lehigh, to address Pennsylvania's teacher shortage. House Bill 2436 would redirect teacher certification fees from the General Fund to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Tale  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities * PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Latin American Studies Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award * VILLANOVA, Pa. (June 3, 2026) - Raul Diego Rivera Hernandez, PhD, director of the Latin American Studies program and associate professor in the Department of Spanish at Villanova University, has been awarded a prestigious 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulb  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Sports Business Expert Bret Myers, PhD, Previews the World Cup * Move over, American football fans. Hello, American... futbol fans. Soon, the homes of NFL franchises like the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will play host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, returning to the United States for the first time in 32 years. Through five-plus weeks of action-packed matche  more

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * CEBE to Present "Getting the Most From Your Building" Webinar The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy and the Built Environment will host a free webinar on June 24 about using building commissioning to improve energy efficiency and comfort as part of its Energy Lecture Series. "Getting the Most from Your Building: Smart Assessment and Monitoring" will be presented at 11 a.m. on   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Weitzman externships in retrospect: Aidan Williams * "Coming into graduate school, I wasn't quite decided on what 'specialization' the architecture path would take me down." For Master of Architecture student Aidan Williams, the externship program offered at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design provided him with the opportunity to take his learning outside of the classroom and gain first-han  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Williams bill to protect SNAP benefits advances through committee * HARRISBURG, June 3 - Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, and Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon, that would cut down on the theft of people's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits advanced through the House Human Services Committee today. House Bill 2540 would transition the EBT  more