Monday - June 15, 2026
News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Saturday June 06, 2026 ( 57 items )  

12 Penn State Abington Faculty Earn Academic Promotions for Teaching, Research, Service
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * 12 Penn State Abington faculty earn academic promotions for teaching, research, service Twelve Penn State Abington faculty members earned promotions in academic rank, effective July 1, 2026, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research and service. "Behind every student who walks across the stage to accept their degree at commencement are faculty who b  more

2026 Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Pennsylvania Hausfeld Lawyers
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 2026 Super Lawyers recognizes four Pennsylvania Hausfeld lawyers Hausfeld is pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers in its 2026 Pennsylvania "Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars" lists! Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on twelve   more

3,000 Bone Marrow Transplants: Four Decades of Care and the Patients Behind Them
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * 3,000 Bone Marrow Transplants: Four Decades of Care and the Patients Behind Them * By all accounts, Regina Evans should not have been able to walk. A mass was wrapped around her spine. Most of her vertebrae had collapsed. When doctors reviewed her scans, they were surprised she was still on her feet. Regina remembers it dif  more

Afterschool Alliance: Two in Five Allegheny County Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Two in Five Allegheny County Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * PITTSBURGH, PA -- The summer struggle is daunting for working families in Allegheny County. Parents want affordable summer programs that keep their children safe, build their confidence, and offer  more

Americans for Tax Reform, 17 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform, with 17 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 2, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Urgent Action Required to Eliminate Discriminatory Foreign Digital Services Taxes Targeting American Companies Dear Secretary Bessent and Amb  more

Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments all without a brain or nervous system. The research could shape how scientists think about bacterial infections and antibiotic treatment. In a study published   more

Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer * PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1  more

Boyle Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a reconciliation bill that does nothing to lower costs: "Donald Trump and Republicans' 'America Last' policies have sent   more

CalState-Channel Islands: Dr. Kathryn M. Howard Appointed Dean for the School of Education
CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kathryn M. Howard appointed Dean for the School of Education Dr. Kathryn M. Howard has been appointed as the next Dean for the School of Education at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 12, 2026. Dr. Howard brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, teacher preparation, and applied linguistics research to this role. She holds a  more

CalState-Channel Islands: Dr. Luis A. Sanchez Appointed Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences
CAMARILLO, California, June 6 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Luis A. Sanchez appointed Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has been appointed as the next Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences at Cal State Channel Islands, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Luis A. Sanchez has served with distinction as the Acting/Interim Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences since Summer   more

Colorado repeals e-filing requirement that attorneys pledge not to assist federal immigration enforcement
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Colorado repeals e-filing requirement that attorneys pledge not to assist federal immigration enforcement * DENVER, June 5, 2026 - After a public outcry, Colorado has repealed the state's recently imposed requirement that private attorneys seeking to access the state's court system pledge under penalty of perjury not to assist federal immigration enforcement. O  more

DEC Announces $525,000 in Funding for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Conservation Districts
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces $525,000 in Funding for the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Conservation Districts Funding Will Support Improved Water Quality and Ecosystem Resilience in the Lake Ontario Basin's Genesee River Watershed * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets a  more

Fastest and Most Furious Ultraviolet Wind Near a Black Hole found by York University Researchers
TORONTO, Ontario, June 5 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Fastest and most furious ultraviolet wind near a black hole found by York University researchers A team led by York University researchers has discovered the fastest wind near a supermassive black hole ever found at ultraviolet wavelengths, driven by the disc of matter, or quasar, surrounding the black hole. "This quasar has a black hole of 1.7 billion times the mass of the Sun. That's typical. Wh  more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 3rd Circuit Offers Clarity on Data Privacy and Replay Code - 3 Proactive Steps for Your Business Following Dual Rulings
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 5, 2026: * * * 3rd Circuit Offers Clarity on Data Privacy and Replay Code: 3 Proactive Steps for Your Business Following Dual Rulings Over the last few years, the plaintiffs' bar has frequently cited businesses' use of session replay code (SRC) on websites as one basis for the flood of website tracking litigation against businesses across the country. SRCs allow domain hosts to track nearly every elem  more

From MU to the Mountains: Kaden Hunter's Summer in Solar Physics Research
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * From MU to the Mountains: Kaden Hunter's Summer in Solar Physics Research * Millersville University mathematics and physics student Kaden Hunter is spending his summer in Boulder, Colorado, participating in the Boulder Solar Alliance Research Experience for Undergraduates. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program provides students with hands-on research experience in solar and space p  more

HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their  more

Hispanic Federation Mobilizes More Than 150 Latino Leaders to Demand Protections for Communities Amid Reconciliation Debate
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Mobilizes More than 150 Latino Leaders to Demand Protections for Communities Amid Reconciliation Debate Participants met with Congressional offices this week to call on them to vote no on the current reconciliation package -   more

House Passes Fitzpatrick-Led Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Fitzpatrick-Led Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, along with Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05); Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus; Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking M  more

Hoyer: Ukraine, We Are With You
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Ukraine, We Are With You * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at a press conference after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a video of his remarks. "This is a good day. It's a good day for Ukraine. It's a good day for A  more

ICYMI: PUNCHBOWL: DEMAND JUSTICE ANNOUNCES SIX-FIGURE AD BUY TARGETING FETTERMAN FOR FAILING TO BLOCK TRUMP JUDICIAL NOMINEE
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: PUNCHBOWL: DEMAND JUSTICE ANNOUNCES SIX-FIGURE AD BUY TARGETING FETTERMAN FOR FAILING TO BLOCK TRUMP JUDICIAL NOMINEE * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Friday, Demand Justice announced plans to run a six-figure ad buy in Pennsylvania against Senator John Fetterman, who reportedly has returned a blue slip for Trump judicial nominee, Antonio Pozos. When asked, every one of Trump's judicial nominee  more

ITC Sets Final Phase Schedule for Chromium Trioxide Trade Cases Involving India, Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving chromium trioxide imports from India and Turkey. The proceedings will determine whether the imports are causing material injury, threatening material injury, or impeding the establishment of a U.S. industry producing chromium trioxide. The investigations follow affirmative preliminary determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce tha  more

KU Council of Trustees Approve New Slate of Officers at Thursday's June Meeting
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * KU Council of Trustees Approve New Slate of Officers at Thursday's June Meeting The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved its new slate of officers to highlight the Council's June 2026 board meeting Thursday afternoon. Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., was elected chair, Phillips Armstrong '71 was elected vice chair, and Sandy Green was elected secretary to two-year terms beginning July 1, 202  more

Latest Analysis Shows El Nino Has Arrived, Official Declaration May Be Imminent
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, June 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Latest Analysis Shows El Nino Has Arrived, Official Declaration May Be Imminent * Based on the latest oceanic and atmospheric data, AccuWeather expert meteorologists believe El Nino conditions are now established in the tropical Pacific. "The sea surface temperatures are quickly rising in the equatorial Pacific, the region  more

Marywood Art Therapy Department Hosts Symposium Exploring Creativity and Transformation
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Art Therapy Department Hosts Symposium Exploring Creativity and Transformation * The Marywood University Art Therapy Department hosted an Art Therapy Symposium on April 10, 2026, bringing together current students, faculty, professionals, community members, and alumni for a day of learning and creative exploration. The keynote address was delivered by alumna and Art Therapy faculty member Abigai  more

Marywood Doctoral Student Earns Research and Scholarship Award from Penn State Berks
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Doctoral Student Earns Research and Scholarship Award from Penn State Berks * Christina J. Steffy, MA, MLIS, a Ph.D. candidate in Marywood's doctoral program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies, is the recipient of the Penn State Berks Research and Scholarship Support Award for her dissertation research. This competitive award requires a brief report and presentation to Penn State  more

Marywood Faculty Present Research on Enhancing Online Teaching at International Conference
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Faculty Present Research on Enhancing Online Teaching at International Conference * Dr. Sandra Pesavento, Dr. Rachael Stevens, and Dr. Suzanne Galella of Marywood University recently presented their research at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their peer-reviewed study, titled "Meeting in the Middle: S  more

Marywood Leadership Contributes to Upcoming Global Education Publication on Language Learning
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Leadership Contributes to Upcoming Global Education Publication on Language Learning * James Eckler, Vice President and Dean of the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies, and Jessica A. Quintana Hess, Assistant Dean of Global Initiatives & Programs, are contributing authors to an upcoming scholarly publication titled Vanishing Voices: The Future of Language Learning in Education Abroad  more

Marywood Lecturer Receives Prestigious National Award for Research on Tangier Island
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Lecturer Receives Prestigious National Award for Research on Tangier Island * Lincoln Lewis, lecturer of architectural history and theory in Marywood University's School of Architecture, has been awarded the 2025 Richard Guy Wilson Prize for Excellence in the Study of Buildings, Landscapes and Places for his research project, "Tides of Time: Documenting Tangier Island's Built Environment & Cultura  more

New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania 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 ("sensitized"). Researchers at th  more

NYU Langone Urologists Mark 1,000 Cryotherapy Procedures for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment
NEW YORK, June 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Urologists Mark 1,000 Cryotherapy Procedures for Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment * J ust two days after his minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment at NYU Langone Health, Broadway performer Andre De Shields, 80, was back onstage preparing for his next show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which debuted   more

Pa. Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate From University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown graduate Collin Griffith as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program. "Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career  more

Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Passive AI use at work increases feelings of work meaninglessness, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -Approximately 88% of organizations around the world implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into at least one business function by the end of 2025, the latest McKinsey Global Survey on the state of AI found. Despite promised productivity gains, passive AI use at work, where employees copy  more

Penn State earns top 10 finish in every category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State earns top 10 finish in every category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With top-10 finishes in every competition discipline and a competitor in the individual national championships, Penn State's journalism program again finished in the overall top 10 of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's Journalism Awards Program for 2025-26. The competition,   more

Penn State-Lehigh Valley: Tech and Web Professionals Gather to Explore AI, Innovation and Collaboration
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Tech and web professionals gather to explore AI, innovation and collaboration Annual Tech Pros + Web Pros conference brings more than 200 professionals together to share expertise and strengthen connections across the University. By Ryan Abramson More than 200 technology and web professionals from across Penn State's campuses gathered at Penn State Lehigh Valley June 3-  more

PennWest art therapy earns reaccreditation
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest art therapy earns reaccreditation * PennWest University's Master of Science in Counseling, Art Therapy Concentration has earned continuing national accreditation, affirming the program's quality and preparation of future mental health professionals. Granted by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy   more

Q&A: Investment Opportunity for Kids
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Investment Opportunity for Kids * Q: How do the new Trump Accounts work? A: The Working Families Tax Cuts Act signed into law last July 4 included a new investment benefit for U.S. citizens under age 18. Moms and Dads work tirelessly to provide for their families and make ends meet. Putting food on the table, filling the gas tank, paying for child care and pinching pennies to take a summer  more

Rep. Cleaver, 35 Co-signers Issue Letter to 4 Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following letter, with 35 co-signers to four federal agencies: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 - The Honorable Jamieson Greer U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 - The Honorable Kelly Loeffler U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street SW Washington,   more

Rep. Comer, 4 Co-signers Issue Letter to Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with four co-signers to the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Acting Attorney General Department of Justice 905 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Committee) is continui  more

Rep. Khanna, 3 Co-signers Issue Letter to Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with three co-signers to the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche, We write   more

Rep. Mullin, 8 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTC
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, with eight co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson, We write to you concerned about possible deceptive marketing practices employed by prediction market platforms, which claim to be a financial tool fo  more

Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Reopening of Allegheny YMCA Following $1 Million Federal Investment She Secured for ADA Accessibility and Community Improvements
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Reopening of Allegheny YMCA Following $1 Million Federal Investment She Secured for ADA Accessibility and Community Improvements * PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 5, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) celebrated the official ribbon cutting and reopening of the historic Allegheny YMCA on Pittsburgh's North Side, following a major renovation supported by $1 million in   more

Reps. Hill, Huizenga Issue Letter to President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, vice chairman, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 2, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, We urge you to determine, pursuant to Section 13(p)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act o  more

Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) - Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (Cogswell-Macy Act), a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind or low visio  more

Research Professor Sarah Chilenski wins international mentoring award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Research Professor Sarah Chilenski wins international mentoring award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Penn State has announced that Sarah Chilenski, Penn State research professor of health and human development, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Friend of ECPN Award by the Society for Prevention Research, the leading international   more

Roger Williams University Alumni Return in Record Numbers for Alumni and Reunion Hawk Weekend
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Alumni Return in Record Numbers for Alumni and Reunion Hawk Weekend * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University welcomed hundreds of alumni and their families back to Bristol for what the university community described as a successful Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend. From May 29-31, alumni and guests enjoyed reunion celebrations, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to  more

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following to the U.S. Department of the Treasury: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 3, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: I write to request information regarding the Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) efforts to streng  more

Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities * Bill Text (PDF) Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) today announced the reintroduction of th  more

Slippery Rock University: Gianna Kraus Advances Research on Bacteria for Environmental Cleanup
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Gianna Kraus advances research on bacteria for environmental cleanup A Slippery Rock University student is conducting forward-thinking research that offers new solutions for bioremediation at acid mine drainage sites in western Pennsylvania. Gianna Kraus, a senior biology from Murrysville (Kiski HS), completed genetic analysis research at SRU in their project titled "Investigation of Metal-Resista  more

Susquehanna University: It's Alive - Research Reveals Fog May Be a Habitat for Bacteria That Clean the Air
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * It's alive! Research reveals fog may be a habitat for bacteria that clean the air For decades, Susquehanna University's Derek Straub has studied what is suspended in fog - the microscopic particles and compounds most people never notice on their morning commute. But a recent collaboration with researchers at Arizona State University has revealed something unexpected: fog may be alive. The di  more

Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Young Kim (R-CA), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act to train the next generation of technicians, mach  more

Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men's well-being
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men's well-being * A new essay co-authored by Derek M. Griffith, the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor in Penn Nursing and Penn Medicine, and director of the Program for Research on Men's Health, examines why non-Hispanic white men do not consistently experience the highest health outco  more

University of Pittsburgh Study Finds RSV Vaccination During Pregnancy Cuts Infant Hospitalizations by Nearly 70%
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * University of Pittsburgh study finds RSV vaccination during pregnancy cuts infant hospitalizations by nearly 70% A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published today in JAMA Network Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Medical Association, found that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy reduced the ri  more

University of Pittsburgh: Carissa Slotterback is Stepping Down as Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Carissa Slotterback, who has served as the dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) since 2020, is stepping down from her role with the University to become dean of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University. Slotterback's time as dean h  more

Walter Reed earns MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed earns MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award * BETHESDA, Md. - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and two of its healthcare providers earned awards for high reliability and exceptional patient care during the 2026 Military Health System Conference held May 26-29 in Dallas, Texas. Walter Reed earned the MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award. Dr. Kip Hartman received the 20  more

Wilkes University Clinical Nursing Simulation Center Receives Funding Boost
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes University Clinical Nursing Simulation Center Receives Funding Boost Wilkes University recently received a $350,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant to cover upgrades to its Clinical Nursing Simulation Center. Administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funded through gaming revenue, LSA grants support projects that improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania. The $350,000 awar  more

Wilkes University Launches Revised Curriculum for Master's Degree in Instructional Technology
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes University Launches Revised Curriculum for Master's Degree in Instructional Technology Wilkes University has introduced a new curriculum for its master's program for instructional technology. Designed for working professionals, the online master of science degree offers new concentrations that align with a variety of personal and professional education goals, including a track that's desig  more

Yale University: Growing 'Leaf' That Harnesses Sun, Water and CO2 to Make Liquid Fuel
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Growing a new 'leaf' that harnesses sun, water and CO2 to make liquid fuel A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol. By Jim Shelton A Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide  more