Monday - July 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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12 Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright US Student Grants for 2026-27
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * 12 Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright US Student Grants for 2026-27 * 12 Villanova University students and alumni have been selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2026-27 academic year, one of the most prestigious international academic exchange opportunities awarded by the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. In addi  more
2026 National Teacher of the Year To Headline Smithsonian's National Education Summit
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Smithsonian Institution Office of the Under Secretary for Education issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * 2026 National Teacher of the Year To Headline Smithsonian's National Education Summit The Smithsonian has expanded programming for its 2026 National Education Summit, adding new sessions and keynote speaker Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16, in Wa  more
A 'second sight' on American history
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A 'second sight' on American history * When media scholar Sarah J. Jackson began working on her latest book, she didn't know it would publish three days before Juneteenth and less than three weeks before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. She hopes people will find the release and timing of "A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers  more
A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community * The Penn Museum welcomed the community with free admission and a daylong Juneteenth celebration on June 13. Spreading across the Museum's galleries and historic courtyard, the event, "Penn & Philly 250: Celebration of Community, Culture, and Freedom" honored Philadelphia's history while centering its communities and heritage. Schools and C  more
A meeting of the minds drives discovery in the brain
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A meeting of the minds drives discovery in the brain * In the lab of Hongjun Song, PhD, and Guo-li Ming, MD, PhD, something like a clinical trial is underway, except that no human patients are involved. Instead, hundreds of "mini brain tumors" immersed in cocktails of culture media and chemotherapies are the study subjects. "We call these avatars for testing can  more
ACP issues new living clinical guideline on using medications to manage overweight and obesity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP issues new living clinical guideline on using medications to manage overweight and obesity * The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a new living clinical guideline to help physicians choose medications with lifestyle modifications to manage overweight and obesity in adults. " Pharmacologic Treatments with Lifestyle Modifications in Nonpregnan  more
AG Sunday's Narcotics Agents Seize 20+ High-End Vehicles as Investigation of Philadelphia-Based '5th & Cornwall' Trafficking Crew Continues
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Narcotics Agents Seize 20+ High-End Vehicles as Investigation of Philadelphia-Based '5th & Cornwall' Trafficking Crew Continues * In September, OAG and partners announced arrests of numerous people involved in North Philadelphia-based criminal organization HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the ongoing investigation of a North Philadelphia-bas  more
Announcing Patricia Langer as VP for Finance and Administration
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Announcing Patricia Langer as VP for Finance and Administration * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on June 16, 2026. Dear faculty and staff colleagues: I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Patricia M. Langer as our new vice president of finance and administration. Patricia brings more than two decades of sophisticated financial leadership, strategic planning, and operational manage  more
Arcadia University: Students, Faculty, Alumni Present Research at Annual Vision Sciences Society Meeting
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Students, Faculty, and Alumni Present Research at Annual Vision Sciences Society Meeting * Two Arcadia students and three alumni joined Professor of Psychology Dr. Katherine Moore at the 2026 Vision Sciences Society (VSS) annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, Fla., where they presented research on a variety of topics, including visual attention, perception, time estimation, and environmental imagery. Gabriel  more
Army launches tranche II of Strategic Capital Initiatives focused on energy resilience
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army launches tranche II of Strategic Capital Initiatives focused on energy resilience The U.S. Army is advancing the second tranche of its Strategic Capital Initiative, issuing a major request for proposals aimed at securing resilient, independent power for key installations.  This phase of the initiative, centered on Pillar 1: Energy Resilience and Dominance, invites private-sector partners to develop, finance   more
At Fetterman's Urging, FEMA Releases an Additional $10 Million in Delayed Grants
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * At Fetterman's Urging, FEMA Releases an Additional $10 Million in Delayed Grants This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $10 million in delayed Tropical Storm Debby and COVID-19 grants. This marks the second round of funding heading back to Pennsylvania after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter in April urging the Department of Ho  more
Attorney General Sunday Responds to Decision on Lavar Brown Appeal
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Responds to Decision on Lavar Brown Appeal * Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling in the Lavar Brown case.  A Philadelphia jury found Brown guilty of the murder of Michael Richardson in 2004. In 2005, another Philadelphia jury found Brown guilty of the murder of Robert Crawford. Two deca  more
Attorney General Sunday Responds to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling 'Skill Games' Illegal
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Responds to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling 'Skill Games' Illegal * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling of "skill games" as illegal under the current state Crimes Code and Gaming Act. The ruling follows arguments made by the Office of Attorney General before t  more
Biology Inquiry Course Showcased Year-Long Student Research with Interactive Poster Session
YORK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Biology Inquiry Course Showcased Year-Long Student Research with Interactive Poster Session Over two semesters, a group of Biology and science-related majors completed research in one of three Biology subcategories. In April 2026, they came together to present their findings and share the research skills they had developed. In BIO 392 Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems and BIO 393 Biology Inquir  more
Boyle Statement on Trump Using Taxpayer Dollars for His Ballroom
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump Using Taxpayer Dollars for His Ballroom Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that Trump plans to spend hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds on his ballroom: "Today's news confirms President Trump is lying t  more
CAIR-Chicago Calls for Censure of La Salle Co. Board Member Over Islamophobic Remarks
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * CAIR-Chicago Calls for Censure of La Salle Co. Board Member Over Islamophobic Remarks The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Islamophobic remarks made by LaSalle County Board Member James Reid regarding a proposed housing development in LaSalle Coun  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Statement on Donald Trump's Weaponized DOJ Investigation
SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on June 15, 2026: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom Statement on Donald Trump's Weaponized DOJ Investigation Governor Gavin Newsom today delivered remarks condemning President Donald Trump's abuse of power and the President's efforts to direct the Department of Justice against the Governor and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom: In recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of family fri  more
Carnegie Mellon and Meta Partner To Develop AI Tools for Emergency Response
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon and Meta Partner To Develop AI Tools for Emergency Response * Carnegie Mellon University's National Science Foundation AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (opens in new window) (NSF AI-SDM) and Meta's AI for Good program are announcing a partnership to develop dynamic situation reports aimed at helping first responders better address natural disasters like wildfires, hurrica  more
Carnegie Mellon University Announces $3 Million Investment in Pittsburgh Community Initiatives
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University Announces $3 Million Investment in Pittsburgh Community Initiatives * Carnegie Mellon University today announced a $3 million investment over the next five years to support initiatives that will directly benefit residents, students, educators and workers across the City of Pittsburgh. The investment reflects CMU's longstanding commitment to the city and underscores the   more
Dechert Advises Party Products on Sale of Tupperware Brand Operating Assets in Latin America
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Party Products, LLC on Sale of Tupperware Brand Operating Assets in Latin America Dechert advised Party Products, LLC on the sale of 100% of the Tupperware brand's operating assets in Latin America, primarily in Mexico and Brazil, to Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (BeFra). The transaction supports BeFra's strategy of building a leading direct-selling platform in Latin America  more
DeLauro Statement on Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement following the recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula. Three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington have been hospitalized with botulism after consuming their formula. "In just seven months, we have experienced two outbreaks of infant botulism tied  more
Deluzio Joins 40+ Colleagues in Letter to State Dept. Demanding Transparency in U.S. Loan Support to Israel
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Joins 40+ Colleagues in Letter to State Dept. Demanding Transparency in U.S. Loan Support to Israel Last week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined 43 lawmakers asking the State Department to comply with United States law and report how much Israel is spending on settlement activity. For more than twenty years, U.S. law has required conditions on loan guarantees to Israel. These co  more
Deluzio, Next-Generation Lawmakers Renew Call for "End Corruption Now" Legislative Reforms One Year Later
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Next-Generation Lawmakers Renew Call for "End Corruption Now" Legislative Reforms One Year Later * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined a coalition of next-generation lawmakers behind the End Corruption Now legislative agenda marked one year since introducing a package of seven bills designed to put power back in the hands of the American people. Along with Cong  more
Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost * Communities around the world have adapted to live on the year-round frozen soil of frigid environments, such as in the Arctic. However, rising temperatures have introduced a new challenge: What happens when the ground under houses and roads begins to melt?  To better understand how these environments are changing  more
Dr. Daniel Feinberg Scores an Incredible Opportunity as the World Cup Comes to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Dr. Daniel Feinberg Scores an Incredible Opportunity as the World Cup Comes to Philadelphia * Philadelphia is on the brink of a historic summer. The city will be the central hub for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of t  more
Dr. DiFilippo, Smith Represent Arcadia at 2026 American College Health Association Conference
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Dr. DiFilippo, Smith Represent Arcadia at 2026 American College Health Association Conference * Dr. Mary Alice DiFilippo, assistant professor of practice in Public Health, and Theresa Smith, director of Student Health Services, were among the nearly 2,000 college health and wellness professionals who traveled to Denver, Colo., for the annual American College Health Association conference. DiFilippo and S  more
Federal Register: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Issues Information Collection Notice on Allocation and Qualified Equity Investment Tracking System
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following information collection: The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S  more
Flagler College Professor Ruzybayev Overhauls Traditional Physics Teaching to Boost Student Retention
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 16 -- Flagler College posted the following Q&A involving assistant professor of physics Inci Ruzybayev: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Inci Ruzybayev Dr. Inci Ruzybayev is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Flagler College, where she joined the faculty in August 2025. She moved to the United States from her home country of Turkey to further her studies, earning her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Delaware with a focus on solid-state physics. Before joining  more
FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public health
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public health * A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an $840,000 grant from NASA's Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team. The project will advance urban heat island mapping and work with local governments to accelerate   more
Gov. Shapiro Announces $30 Million Investment From Nokia to Expand Its Semiconductor Production Operations in Pennsylvania and Create More Than 250 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Announces $30 Million Investment from Nokia to Expand Its Semiconductor Production Operations in Pennsylvania and Create More Than 250 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing over $3 million to support Nokia's expansion in the Lehigh Valley, strengthening Pennsylvania's role in a fast-growing industry critical to the development of advanced technolo  more
Hara Jacobs, Lynn Rzonca Named to WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Hara Jacobs, Lynn Rzonca Named to WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2026 * Ballard Spahr Trademarks and Copyrights Group Leader Hara K. Jacobs and Intellectual Property Department Chair Lynn E. Rzonca have been named to the United States: Pennsylvania category of World Trademark Review 's WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice, a list of the foremost law firm a  more
Hari Kumar Receives Washington State Bar's Pro Bono and Public Service Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Hari Kumar Receives Washington State Bar's Pro Bono and Public Service Award * Hari Kumar, a litigator based in Ballard Spahr's Seattle office, is the recipient of the 2026 Pro Bono and Public Service Award from the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). Hari is being recognized "for extraordinary dedication to pro bono service, marked by perseverance throug  more
Helping robotic arms solve problems using tools
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Helping robotic arms solve problems using tools * When Tianyu Li, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics (MEAM) at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and George Jiayuan Gao, former master's student in robotics and current research engineer at Dyna, set out to study how robots might better interact with the physical world, they weren't just thinking ab  more
HKU Showcases Leadership in Language Education through Successful CAES Conference 2026
HONG KONG, June 16 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Showcases Leadership in Language Education through Successful CAES Conference 2026 * The Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in association with the Association of Hong Kong Language Centres (AHKLC), hosted the conference "Innovations in Language Education: Advancing Pedagogy, Practice and Research" from 2 to 3 June 2026 at the HKU Lee Shau Kee Lecture Ce  more
ICYMI: Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding * BELLEFONTE, PA - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, released the following statement in response to USDA's announcement on funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program: "It was my honor to champion this important issue for lan  more
Internet Delivered To Your Doorstep Within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Internet Delivered To Your Doorstep Within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi * Comcast's Xfinity customers can now get WiFi connectivity the same day they sign up * New Xfinity Internet customers can have an Xfinity Gateway delivered right to their doorstep or choose to pick it up in over 700 Xfinity Stores * Same-day Gateway delivery will be available to  more
K&L Gates Adds Senior U.S. Department of Justice and Former White House Lawyer to Public Policy and Law Practice
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Adds Senior US Department of Justice and Former White House Lawyer to Public Policy and Law Practice Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Sanjeev Bhasker as a partner in its Public Policy and Law practice in Washington, DC. Bhasker joins most recently from the US Department of Justice, where he served as US Digital Currency Counsel and Subject Matter Expert focused on digital curre  more
K&L Gates Washington, DC Partner Elected President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Washington, DC Partner Elected President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia Global law firm K&L Gates congratulates Washington, DC partner Craig Leen on his election as the 139th President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC). The BADC, founded in 1871, is the third oldest bar association in the United States and the oldest in Washington, DC. Le  more
Kelly Applauds Erie County Community College's Approval for Federal Student Aid Programs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Applauds Erie County Community College's Approval for Federal Student Aid Programs * ERIE, Pa. - On Monday, June 15, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) joined leaders of the Erie County Community College (EC3) and other local officials to announce the college's approval to participate in the Department of Education's Title IV student aid program, allowing the college to award Pell Grant  more
Kelly, Fetterman, McCormick announce funding for Presque Isle sand replenishment
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Fetterman, McCormick announce funding for Presque Isle sand replenishment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), and U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), and Dave McCormick (R-PA), announced $1.5 million in federal funding for Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The funding was secured following a bipartisan and joint Federal-State government letter  more
Kinkead bill for special education funding reform passes PA House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Kinkead bill for special education funding reform passes PA House Legislation boosting, improving Special Education Contingency Fund advances to Senate  - Special education funding available to school districts across the state would increase under legislation passed today by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to the bill's prime sponsor, Rep. Emily Kinkead.  H  more
Legislation to Codify Gov. Shapiro's GRID Standards Introduced in Pennsylvania House of Representatives
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Legislation to Codify Governor Shapiro's GRID Standards Introduced in Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislation would require data center developers seeking state tax benefits to meet strict standards protecting energy affordability, supporting local communities, creating jobs, and strengthening environmental protections. - Today, Representative Joe Webst  more
M&T Bank Corporation Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board of Directors
BUFFALO, New York, June 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board of Directors * Jerry Jacobs, Jr., chief executive officer, Delaware North, was elected to M&T Bank Corporation's Board of Directors BUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2026 \- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) ("M&T") today announced the election of Jerry Jacobs Jr., chief executive officer of Delaware North,   more
Mark Weber Joins PA Chamber Insurance as President
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Mark Weber Joins PA Chamber Insurance as President Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance (PCI), the for-profit insurance subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, announced today a new era in its leadership, with the hiring of Mark Weber as PCI President. An experienced insurance and healthcare leader, Weber has held leadership roles  more
Microbiome pioneer Jacques Ravel named 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Microbiome pioneer Jacques Ravel named 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate * The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) in the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at Penn State has selected Jacques Ravel, professor of microbiology and immunology and director of the Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation (CAMRI), Institute for Genome Sciences, at the University of Maryland School of M  more
New outdoor Fitness Court brings free, accessible workout space to Ursinus and Collegeville community
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * New outdoor Fitness Court brings free, accessible workout space to Ursinus and Collegeville community * As part of its commitment to fostering a healthy and active campus community, Ursinus College has installed a new outdoor Fitness Court outside the Floy Lewis Bakes Center. Free and open to both the Ursinus community and the public, the outdoor fitness space provides another resource for exercise and re  more
Niagara University Appoints Food Industry Veteran Ken Malecki as Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 16 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Appoints Food Industry Veteran Ken Malecki as Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence * Niagara University today announced the appointment of seasoned food industry executive Ken Malecki as the new Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence. Housed within the Holzschuh Co  more
Nokia announces major expansion of U.S. semiconductor advanced test and packaging in Pennsylvania to bolster AI growth
ESPOO, Finland, June 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Nokia Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Nokia announces major expansion of U.S. semiconductor advanced test and packaging in Pennsylvania to bolster AI growth * Summary bullets * Nokia expands U.S.-based advanced test and packaging operations, critical to the production of photonic chips that will power AI-native networks, with lower power consumption and greater operational efficiency. * Investment strengthens U.S.   more
Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the USA's 250th * What does it mean to be American? The Palmer Museum of Art is examining that question in the special exhibition " Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250," on view now through Nov. 29. The major juried exhibition is mounted in response to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration  more
Penn State Q&A Features Biologist Assmann Exploring Crop Physiology Under Climate Stress
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving professor of biology Sarah M. Assmann: * * * Q&A: Can plants help reverse climate change? * Heatwaves are arriving sooner and becoming hotter, with the United Kingdom recording May 25 as its hottest day in May since tracking began more than a century ago, only for the record to break again the next day. While humans can turn to artificial means of cooling, such as air conditioning or sw  more
Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Virtual Power Plants Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania House Passes Bipartisan Virtual Power Plants Legislation * The Keystone State is moving to expand access to a proven, cost-effective tool to strengthen grid reliability and lower energy costs HARRISBURG, PA - Today, the Pennsylvania House passed bipartisan legislation to unlock virtual power plants (VPPs) -a proven way to keep the grid reliable while reducing costs for   more
Pennsylvania State University: Toyota award to support lithium-ion battery fire prevention research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Toyota award to support lithium-ion battery fire prevention research * Chao-Yang Wang, William E. Diefenderfer Chair in Mechanical Engineering and professor of mechanical engineering, of chemical engineering and of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has received a three-year award from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) through the institute's University Research Program (U  more
Physician Assistant Program to Expand Ultrasound Services in Peru With Support From Physician Associate Foundation
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Physician Assistant Program to Expand Ultrasound Services in Peru With Support From Physician Associate Foundation * Arcadia University's Physician Assistant program has received grant funding from the Physician Associate Foundation to enhance healthcare in Peru using ultrasound technology. The announcement was made during the 2026 American Academy of Physician Associates conference in New Orleans, La. T  more
Region 1 Conference Wraps Up
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Region 1 Conference Wraps Up * From June 9-11, 2026, AAMVA hosted the 2026 Region 1 Conference in Lancaster, PA, ending with the swearing in of the new Region 1 Board of Directors and their president, Colleen Ogilvie (MA). There were 385 registered attendees, including 143 jurisdiction members from 18 jurisdictions. Members a  more
Rep. Summer Lee Tours Pittsburgh School Greening Projects with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Tours Pittsburgh School Greening Projects with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy * PITTSBURGH, PA -JUNE 16, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh Public Schools officials, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy staff for a tour of local school grounds greening p  more
SAE International Publishes Updated Aerospace Standards to Strengthen Supply Chain Quality and Airworthiness Assurance
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International Publishes Updated Aerospace Standards to Strengthen Supply Chain Quality and Airworthiness Assurance AS9107 and AS9117A Support Critical Quality and Verification Processes Across the Aerospace Supply Chain - SAE International, a global leader in advancing mobility standards and knowledge solutions, has published two updated aerospace standards designed to strengthen quality assu  more
SENATOR MCCORMICK URGES CMS TO RECONSIDER DECISION IMPACTING MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * SENATOR MCCORMICK URGES CMS TO RECONSIDER DECISION IMPACTING MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urging the agency to reconsider its recent decision to terminate Mount Nittany Medical Center's Sole Community Hospital (SCH) designation, a move that could jeopardize he  more
Senators Fetterman, McCormick, Rep. Kelly Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Presque Isle State Park
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Senators Fetterman, McCormick, Rep. Kelly Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Presque Isle State Park Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), with U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), announced $1.5 million in federal funding for Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The funding was secured following a bipartisan and joint Federal-S  more
Sheetz family's gift fuels mentorship program and nursing lab at SRU
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * Sheetz family's gift fuels mentorship program and nursing lab at SRU * A prominent Slippery Rock University alumnus and his wife are making an additional meaningful investment in the next generation of SRU students. Charlie Sheetz '74 and his wife, Gail, have committed significant support to SRU that will strengthen student success and expand academic excellence. Their generosity establishes the  more
SRU celebrates successful young alumni with Rock Solid 10 Under 10 Awards
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * SRU celebrates successful young alumni with Rock Solid 10 Under 10 Awards * Slippery Rock University celebrates emerging professionals who have accomplished excellence early in their careers and in their communities. Each year, the SRU Alumni Engagement Office and the SRU Alumni Association recognize the Rock Solid 10 Under 10 awardees, honoring SRU alumni who graduated no more than 10 years ago  more
Taking Science from Bench to Bedside to the Block - Introducing Dr. Robert A. Winn
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Taking Science from Bench to Bedside to the Block - Introducing Dr. Robert A. Winn * When Robert A. Winn, MD talks about his path to becoming a physician, scientist, and leader, he doesn't begin with his accomplishments, but with a simple idea: "I always tell people that my story is one of hope." Shaped by early educational   more
The public health impacts of floods
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The public health impacts of floods * Floods are destructive natural disasters that can wreak havoc on a community, causing physical damage, mental distress, and economic calamity. Cheryl Bettigole, executive director of the Penn Center for Public Health and a professor of clinical family medicine and community health at the Perelman School of Medicine, says the most urgent risks at the o  more
Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Three Penn Staters receive 2026 Honorary Alumni Award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Three longtime Penn State champions and benefactors were recognized by the Penn State Alumni Association with the 2026 Honorary Alumni Award at a celebratory event on Friday, June 12, at the Hintz Family Alumni Center. Since 1973, the Alumni Association has presented the award to honor people who, while not gr  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $47 Million to Get America Building Again with Public-Private Partnership Engagement
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $47 Million to Get America Building Again with Public-Private Partnership Engagement * Investments will go towards developing innovative financing solutions to help develop P3 partnerships in 27 states WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Build America Bureau (Bureau) are investing $46.97 million acros  more
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering: Flipping engineering design on its head
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Flipping engineering design on its head * The University of Pittsburgh's Nikhil Bajaj has spent much of his career on nonlinear systems, the kind whose behavior shifts sharply once a threshold is crossed. Many of those systems depend on devices that exhibit bifurcation behavior, reading inputs and turning them into outputs in ways that can sharpen sensitivity or   more
Vishay Intertechnology Releases New 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A Gen 7 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast Rectifiers in SMPC HV Package
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Releases New 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A Gen 7 1200 V FRED Pt(R) Hyperfast Rectifiers in SMPC HV Package Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today expanded its Gen 7 platform of 1200 V FRED Pt(R) Hyperfast rectifiers with six new devices in the eSMP(R) series SMPC HV package. Optimized for industrial, automotive, and energy applications, the 1 A, 2 A, and 3  more
W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of U.S.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States * The following excerpt is from a story that originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. In July 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. At William & Mary, we have been reflecting on our university's role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year. William &  more
Walter and Anne Gamble: A legacy of compassion and possibility
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Walter and Anne Gamble: A legacy of compassion and possibility * Walter Gamble, MD, an emeritus member of the Penn Medicine Board and 1957 Penn medical school graduate, passed away on November 9, 2025; two months later, on January 17, 2026, his beloved wife and partner Anne Gamble followed. Anne and Walter will be remembered for their commitment to removing fina  more
WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 16 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms * Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Provos  more