Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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AAHOA Applauds Pennsylvania Enactment of Human Trafficking Awareness Training Legislation
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Applauds Pennsylvania Enactment of Human Trafficking Awareness Training Legislation AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) joins with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PR&LA) in applauding Governor Josh Shapiro for enacting House Bill 1286, requiring human trafficking awareness training for hospitality employees and certain online lodging and reserv  more
AISI Mourns the Death of Former Congressman Tim Murphy
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Steel] -- The American Iron and Steel Institute posted the following news release: * * * AISI Mourns the Death of Former Congressman Tim Murphy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, released the following statement on the death of former Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) : " AISI mourns the passing of former Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania. Congressman Murphy was a dedicated champion for the men and  more
Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service
WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing   more
Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creati  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes and Coalition Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes and Coalition Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Mayes today announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling Friday declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial stat  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join the Right Honorable Lord Justice Colin Birss, chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales, and the Honorable Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Cou  more
ASTM Opens Registration for Environmental Workshop on Collaborating for Resilience
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM Opens Registration for Environmental Workshop on Collaborating for Resilience With a focus on strengthening community disaster resilience and advancing disaster risk reduction. - Registration is open for ASTM Int  more
Billboard names seven Reed Smith attorneys to Top Music Lawyers list
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Billboard names seven Reed Smith attorneys to Top Music Lawyers list * LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK - Billboard has named seven Reed Smith attorneys to its 2026 Top Music Lawyers list, marking the firm's eighth consecutive year of recognition and underscoring the sustained depth, staying power, and leadership of its music practice at a moment when the industry is being r  more
Brian M. Balduzzi Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice
MIAMI, Florida, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Brian M. Balduzzi Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice * PHILADELPHIA (July 20, 2026) - Holland & Knight has expanded its Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group with the addition of Brian M. Balduzzi as a partner in the Firm's Philadelphia and New York offices. Mr. Balduzzi focuses on wealth planning, tax, charitable planning, busin  more
Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires BrightTree Studios, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform Into Technology Design
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 21 -- Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments, issued the following news on July 20, 2026: * * * Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires BrightTree Studios, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform into Technology Design Acquisition adds audiovisual, IT/telecom, security, and acoustics design capabilities to Brightstar's architecture and design portfolio, which includes KZF Design and Erdman - N  more
Brooklyn Law School Appoints Three New Faculty Members
BROOKLYN, New York, July 20 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Appoints Three New Faculty Members * From left: Brandi M. Lupo, Laura Portuondo, and Tomer Kenneth. On July 1, Brooklyn Law School officially welcomed three new legal scholars to its nationally recognized faculty. These distinguished academics - who bring expertise in a broad range of areas, including constitutional and family law; evidence; law and technology; civil procedure; and legal  more
Cole Statement on the Passing of Former Member of Congress Tim Murphy
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on the Passing of Former Member of Congress Tim Murphy * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after hearing of the passing of a former member of Congress from Pennsylvania, Tim Murphy: "I am incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of my former congressional classmate and   more
College to career success at forefront of $402,000 grant for BW student scholarship
BEREA, Ohio, July 20 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * College to career success at forefront of $402,000 grant for BW student scholarship * The John Huntington Fund for Education believes in the mission and value of a Baldwin Wallace education, which is why the esteemed Cleveland organization once again committed more than $400,000 to student scholarships. The grant award of $400,000 will support scholarships for BW students in the 2026-2027 academic year, wit  more
Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute 's Community-Engaged Research, Action and Partnerships (CERAP) unit recently awarded six seed grants to support interdisciplinary community-engaged research. According to CERAP co-director and professor of biobehavioral health, Lori Francis, the funding will help d  more
Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute 's Community-Engaged Research, Action and Partnerships (CERAP) unit recently awarded six seed grants to support interdisciplinary community-engaged research. According to CERAP co-director and professor of biobehavioral health, Lori Francis, th  more
Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * Soot, made up of tiny toxic particles that lodge deep in the lungs, causes severe health harms including cancer, asthma, and premature deaths. Photo: Unsplash July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA) - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law an  more
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors * A physician and neuroscientist who studies how anesthesia affects the brain; a leader in aerospace engineering, policy, and education; and the founding head of MIT's Department of Biological Engineering have been awarded MIT's highest faculty honor: the title of Institute Professor. With the appo  more
EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial enviro  more
Fischer, Thune, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Mapping
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Thune, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Mapping * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers (MAP) Act of 2026 to improve the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) broadband mapping process. "We need a better understanding of  more
Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Increase in Funding for Rape Crisis Centers, Administration's Strong Support for Survivors During Visit to YWCA in Carlisle
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Increase in Funding for Rape Crisis Centers, Administration's Strong Support for Survivors During Visit to YWCA in Carlisle Governor Shapiro secured a $12 million increase in funding for rape crisis centers in the 2026-27 budget, the largest increase in Pennsylvania history. Under the Governor's leadership, more   more
Hawley Refers Dark Money Abortion Pill Operation to DOJ for Criminal Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Refers Dark Money Abortion Pill Operation to DOJ for Criminal Investigation * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and prosecute left-wing dark money operation Plan C. In the criminal referral, Senator Hawley explained how Plan C organized the shipping of chemical abortion pill mifepri  more
How extreme heat affects the economy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How extreme heat affects the economy * On hot days, workers are much more likely to get hurt on the job. Trains are more likely to be delayed, flight cancellations and postponements increase, and labor productivity falls. These are just some of the ways, says environmental and labor economist R. Jisung Park, that environmental factors like climate change impact economic opportunity. "Al  more
Justice Department Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship From 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers Trump administration continues largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 10 individuals accused of serious offenses--including se  more
Kelly legislation to end DOJ's weaponized surveillance passes House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly legislation to end DOJ's weaponized surveillance passes House Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), the "Congressional Records Protection Act," which would protect the separation of powers enshrined in the United States Constitution and end the weaponized surveillance of Members of Congress, passed the House Judiciary Comm  more
Kirkland Advises Brookfield on $2.1 Billion Strategic Joint Venture with Healthpeak
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Brookfield on $2.1 Billion Strategic Joint Venture with Healthpeak * Kirkland & Ellis advised Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) on the formation of a long-term strategic capital partnership with Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC) through a joint venture, involving a portfolio of outpatient medical buildings across the United Sta  more
Kofi Adu awarded Fulbright scholarship for STEM education, research in Ghana
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Kofi Adu awarded Fulbright scholarship for STEM education, research in Ghana * ALTOONA, Pa. -Penn State faculty member Kofi Adu has received a U.S. Fulbright Scholar award for STEM research and education in the department of physics at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in the Northern Region of Ghana beginning this fall. Adu is a professor of physics at Penn State Altoona and  more
Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his master of education in i  more
Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his mas  more
Leon Smith is Second Consecutive Penn State Alum Named National Teacher of Year
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Leon Smith is second consecutive Penn State alum named National Teacher of Year By Brian D. Cox Leon Smith, an Advanced Placement U.S. History and African American studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith, who in 2005 earned his master of education i  more
Lizza Named to the NJBIZ Law Power List for the Eighth Consecutive Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lizza Named to the NJBIZ Law Power List for the Eighth Consecutive Year Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Partner Charles M. Lizza was named to the 2026 NJBIZ Law Power list. This is the eighth year in a row that Mr. Lizza has been included on this list of the state's top lawyers. Professionals are selected based on their leadership, expertise, and impact within the legal community.   more
Md. A.G. Brown Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Subvert Will of Congress Through Obscure Regulation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration cannot terminate previously issued grants for crucial  more
More Than Half of U.S. Adults Now Eligible for Statins Under New Guidelines, Pitt Study Finds
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * More than Half of U.S. Adults Now Eligible for Statins Under New Guidelines, Pitt Study Finds More than half of U.S. adults ages 30 to 79--about 87.5 million people--are now recommended for statins to prevent cardiovascular disease under newly updated clinical guidelines, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers published today in JAM  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius Group on $775M First Secured Debt Financing
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Nebius Group on $775M First Secured Debt Financing LONDON and PHILADELPHIA: Morgan Lewis advised AI cloud company Nebius Group N.V. (Nasdaq: NBIS) on the company's first senior secured debt facility for approximately $775 million. The facility is backed by GPU infrastructure and contracted cash flows. Nebius is an AI infrastructure company th  more
National Honor Provides New Opportunities for Two School of Economics Students
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * National Honor Provides New Opportunities for Two School of Economics Students * An early interest in economics and participation in the Drexel Economics Society student organization turned out to be good preparation for Mustafa Eren '27 and Niyam Acharya '26. They were named 2026-27 NABE Scholars by the NABE Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Association for Busine  more
New Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal to Be Presented in Rome This October
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * New Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal to Be Presented in Rome This October * Rome, Italy (July 20, 2026) - Villanova University and its Office for Sustainability have established the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a new international honor that will recognize individuals whose leadership has advanced sustainability, ecological responsibility, and integral human development. The Medal seeks  more
Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication * A "nudging" strategy in the emergency department (ED) may be a path for prescribing a medication that can blunt cravings for alcohol-and dull its effects-offering an effective treatment for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who might not otherwise receive it. Researchers at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine have used two behavio  more
Oklahoma State: Three CEHS Students Honored as Wentz Research Scholars for the Upcoming Academic Year
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Three CEHS students honored as Wentz Research Scholars for the upcoming academic year Representing the College of Education and Human Sciences' commitment to cutting-edge research are three students who were named 2026-27 Wentz Research Scholars. Being a Wentz Research Scholar is a prestigious honor awarded to about 40 students across the entire university. The program is funded by the Lew Wentz Found  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Delivered Nearly $217 Million Through New Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit During Recent Tax Season
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Delivered Nearly $217 Million through New Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit During Recent Tax Season The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit provided nearly $217 million to more than 876,000 Pennsylvanians during the recent tax season -- and roughly 64,000 more people could still benefit this year as tax returns continue to be filed and process  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Increase in Funding for Rape Crisis Centers, Administration's Strong Support for Survivors During Visit to YWCA in Carlisle
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Increase in Funding for Rape Crisis Centers, Administration's Strong Support for Survivors During Visit to YWCA in Carlisle Governor Shapiro secured a $12 million increase in funding for rape crisis centers in the 2026-27 budget, the largest increase in Pennsylvania history. Under the Governor's lea  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signs 24 Bills Into Law, Cutting Red Tape for Working Pennsylvanians, Expanding Support for Our Veterans, and More
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Signs 24 Bills into Law, Cutting Red Tape for Working Pennsylvanians, Expanding Support for Our Veterans, and More - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 482, HB 858, HB 1102, HB 1286, HB 1646, HB 1830, HB 1851, HB 1860, HB 1862, HB 2017, HB 2024, HB 2426, HB 2559, SB 45, SB 130, SB 331, SB 349, SB 511, SB 779, SB 992, SB 1058, SB 1181, SB 1294,  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Expanding Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Now Law Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was signed into law today. Request  more
Pa. State Sen. Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, announced today her legislation was signed into law to crack down on unlicensed commercial driver training schools, commonly referred to as "CDL mills." Act 50 of 2026 enacts Ward's Senate Bill 1294 to strengthen Pennsylvania's oversight of commercial drive  more
Penn State-Altoona: Kofi Adu Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for STEM Education, Research in Ghana
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Kofi Adu awarded Fulbright scholarship for STEM education, research in Ghana Penn State faculty member Kofi Adu has received a U.S. Fulbright Scholar award for STEM research and education in the department of physics at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in the Northern Region of Ghana beginning this fall. Adu is a professor of physics at Penn State Altoona and a graduate fac  more
Pitt's Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host Their Second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host Their Second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop * As critical infrastructure like water, energy, and industrial control networks face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the University of Pittsburgh Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber will host their second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop on Tuesday, Augus  more
Rep. Jackson, 17 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTC, Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, with 17 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20580 - The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 2053  more
Rep. Khanna, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Customs & Border Protection, IRS
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- 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, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Customs and Border Protection and Internal Revenue Service: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 16, 2026 The Honorable Rodney S. Scott Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20229 - Th  more
Running the Cocodona 250 and hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: This Penn Vet clinician thinks big
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Running the Cocodona 250 and hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: This Penn Vet clinician thinks big * The Cocodona 250 has been called The Race that Breaks You. An ultramarathon of 250 grueling miles that begins in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, it dares some of the best runners in the world to endure nearly 39,000 feet of elevation gain through unforgiving terrain, desert heat, and freezing mountain  more
SEI and the U.S. Department of State Help Define National Ukrainian Digital Defense Strategy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI and the U.S. Department of State Help Define National Ukrainian Digital Defense Strategy * July 20, 2026- In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, a team from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) partnered this spring with officials from Ukraine to develop a chief information security officers (CISOs) academy to better train members of the Ukrai  more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets July 22 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2026, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 2  more
Spotlight: Luca Pedone
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 20 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Spotlight: Luca Pedone * If Malcolm Gladwell's saying that achieving greatness in a skill takes 10,000 hours holds true, then by Luca Pedone's May graduation, the SPH kinesiology major was already well on his way to becoming an athletic trainer. He'd already contributed more than 1,300 hours to UMD Athletics and sports medicine. Over eight semesters, Pedone interned across a  more
Statement on the Loss of Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on the Loss of Servicemembers * America's servicemen and women are the guardians of liberty and the very best of our Nation-ordinary citizens who willingly accept extraordinary sacrifice. This weekend, we mourn the loss of true American heroes who answered their country's call with courage and honor. We pray for the safe return of missing servicemembers, the full recovery of th  more
Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources -including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate -may also play an   more
Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources -including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school clima  more
Susquehanna University: Computer Science Takes Flight in Bird Conservation Effort
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Computer science takes flight in bird conservation effort Computer science and environmental science may seem worlds apart, but at Susquehanna University, one project is showing how closely connected they can be. Students and faculty from Susquehanna are collaborating with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeeper to create a digital platform designed to support bird conservation research. It will organiz  more
Thriving at the Intersection of Athletics, Engineering and Naval ROTC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Thriving at the Intersection of Athletics, Engineering and Naval ROTC * On any given weekday, Dylan Provencher is up and running at Carnegie Mellon University long before most students hit snooze. By 5:30 a.m., the junior mechanical engineering major is already at physical training with the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). Later in the morning or afternoon, he's lifting weights or p  more
Va. A.G. Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million custom  more
When partnership becomes practice
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When partnership becomes practice * On a Saturday in March at Penn, about 20 math educators from the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) were watching a video of an Algebra 1 teacher encouraging his ninth graders to "think like mathematicians" and make connections between graphs and chunks of equations-part of a lesson on equivalent quadratic functions. "Pay attention to what the teache  more