News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors
150 for 150: Celebrating those who embody GCC's vision, values, and impact
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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150 for 150: Celebrating those who embody GCC's vision, values, and impact
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Grove City College has had a significant impact over the last 150 years - not only on the tens of thousands of students whose lives have been transformed by the lessons learned, relationships formed, and faith fostered on campus, but on a nation and a world that has changed dramatically in that time.
That impact has
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Acrow Bridge International Business President Sullivan Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Paul Sullivan, president of international business for Acrow Bridge, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Security Zones":
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit this written statement for the record. My name is Paul Sullivan, and
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Aramark Named a Top Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Named a Top Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal
Aramark has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region's top employers, earning a top three ranking in the Extra-Large Company category of the 2026 Best Places to Work awards.
The annual Best Places to Work program recognize
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ASTM International Honors Karen Lehtonen With Award of Merit
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- 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:
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ASTM International Honors Karen Lehtonen with Award of Merit
Lehtonen was honored for her critical work with committee F23, including managing protective clothing's impact on a global pandemic
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ASTM International pre
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 27 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
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#Griffin: 'Our coalition has reached an agreement by which 23andMe will pay $18 million to the states. Arkansas's portion of the settlement will be $431,937'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and 41 other state attorneys general reached
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Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following news:
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AI, Single-Cell Technology Reveal How 3D Genome Differs in People With Alzheimer's Disease
By Marylee Williams
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Washington shed new light on Alzheimer's disease that could point to improved directions for treatment.
In
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Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Spoofing and Spillover - Russia Targets NATO
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 27, 2026, Benjamin L. Schmitt, senior fellow at the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, and Erin Bailey, intern at the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program:
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Spoofing and Spillover: Russia Targets NATO
Russia is using electronic warfare as another technique in its shadow war against NATO.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "World's Top Disability Inclusive Business" based on its performance on the Disability Index(r), the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business.
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Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute's Community-Engaged Research, Action, and Partnership (CERAP) unit recently hosted their first Summer Institute to provide an inclusive space for community members and academic researchers to develop knowledge and skill
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined in co-sponsoring S. 4952, the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars and stop fraudsters. Led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion if enacted.
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Deluzio Launches Build America Plan to Reindustrialize America
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Launches Build America Plan to Reindustrialize America
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) announced his new Build America Plan to reindustrialize America and grow solid manufacturing jobs. Congressman Deluzio's plan rejects the era of half-measures and piecemeal tax credits. Instead, it lays out a real industrial strategy to rebuild American man
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Different GLP-1 therapies could be tailored to different needs
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news:
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Different GLP-1 therapies could be tailored to different needs
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Different varieties and doses of GLP-1 medications can have meaningful differences in how they address heart and metabolic health issues, according to new research led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Through the analysis of data from 19 randomized controlled t
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Dr. Perez Shares Presentation at International Investigative Interviewing Research Group Conference in Belgium
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Dr. Perez Shares Presentation at International Investigative Interviewing Research Group Conference in Belgium
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Academics and practitioners interested in advancing empirically-supported methods of interviewing in legal settings gathered recently in Leuven, Belgium for the 2026 International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG) Conference.
Representing Arcadia, Dr. Christina Perez, an assista
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Eastern Michigan University Professor Lolita Cummings Wins HigherEd PodCon Podcaster of the Year at Inaugural Awards
YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 28 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University professor Lolita Cummings wins HigherEd PodCon Podcaster of the Year at inaugural awards
Written by: Melissa Thrasher
HigherEd PodCon, the national conference dedicated to higher education podcasting, has named Eastern Michigan University public relations professor Lolita Cummings Podcaster of the Year for her leadership as co host and producer of Enlighten U, EMU's podcas
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Gettysburg College: History Prof. Hannah Greenwald Selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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History Prof. Hannah Greenwald selected as 2026 ACLS Fellow
History Prof. Hannah Greenwald has received a 2026 ACLS Fellowship to support new research and strengthen connections among faculty scholarship, student learning, and mentorship at Gettysburg College.
Gettysburg College History Prof. Hannah Greenwald has been selected as a 2026 fellow by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), one of t
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Greenland's fragile ice: Three new takeaways
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Greenland's fragile ice: Three new takeaways
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How will massive, continental glaciers known as ice sheets respond to climate change in the future? Surprising new research from a team including assistant professor of earth & environmental science Jon Hawkings offers an unsettling look.
Published in Nature Geoscience, the findings link widespread methane emissions from beneath the Greenland
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Houchin Introduces Bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin Introduces Bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, alongside cosponsors Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA). Co
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How Penn State Greater Allegheny is preparing students for career success
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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How Penn State Greater Allegheny is preparing students for career success
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McKEESPORT, Pa. -When Mikah Tulloch arrived at Penn State Greater Allegheny a few years ago, he had one thing on his mind: basketball. Everything else that goes along with being a student-athlete immediately overwhelmed him. What was he going to major in? How would he feed himself? Who was going to do all this lau
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Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Stop Calling It the Cloud. It's a Factory
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 26, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Paul Sracic to the Washington Examiner:
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Stop Calling It the Cloud. It's a Factory
Over the past year, discussions about Artificial intelligence (AI) have captured the attention of everyone from everyday citizens to the Pope. Despite this surge in awareness, the public lar
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JCU's Second Annual Summer in The Heights Pre-College Program Welcomes Students from Across the Country
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, July 27 -- John Carroll University posted the following news:
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JCU's Second Annual Summer in The Heights Pre-College Program Welcomes Students from Across the Country
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This July, John Carroll welcomed 173 students from 16 states and 124 high schools for its second annual Summer in The Heights pre-college program.
Growing by nearly 26% from its inaugural year, the week-long experience offered both day and residential options that provided students with an aut
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Joshua Steele named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of Temple Online
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Joshua Steele named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of Temple Online
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Steele, a nationally recognized leader in online education, brings nearly 20 years of experience to the role and has held online education leadership roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Arizona and the University of Florida. He will start in his new role at Temple on
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La Salle University Welcomes New Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jarett Gerald to Campus
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- La Salle University issued the following news:
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La Salle University welcomes new Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jarett Gerald to campus
The South Carolina native will officially begin his new role with the Explorers on Monday, Aug. 3.
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On a sunny Monday morning on July 27 at Tom Gola Plaza, the La Salle University community came together to build on the historic legacy of Explorer Athletics.
The University held a welcome event fo
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LeBow Named to Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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LeBow Named to Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027
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The Bennett S. LeBow College of Business was named to The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027.
LeBow was recognized among 208 institutions nationwide that the education services company named to its Best On-Campus MBA Programs list. LeBow's Online MBA also appears on the list of Best Online MBA Pr
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Littler Issues Commentary: Too Little, Too Late? Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Notice Requirements & Reinforces Employers' Right to Enforce Workplace Rules
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by Pittsburgh office managing shareholder Emilie R. Hammerstein and counsel Leah E. Peterson:
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Too Little, Too Late? Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Notice Requirements & Reinforces Employers' Right to Enforce Workplace Rules
On July 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision emphasizing: (1) employees must clearly and timely articulate a need for acco
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Marketview Arts Earns Nomination for Downtown Inc's Cultural Catalyst Award
YORK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Marketview Arts Earns Nomination for Downtown Inc's Cultural Catalyst Award
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YORK, Pa. -From world-class art installations and buzzing studio spaces to vibrant community gatherings in historic York, Marketview Arts has spent years serving as a creative powerhouse for both York College and the surrounding region. Now, that dedication is taking center stage: the venue has officially been named a final
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Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- Midwestern University issued the following news:
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Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
Ryan Schlagheck brings higher education, healthcare, and technology leadership to new role
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Midwestern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Schlagheck as Chief Information Officer. In this newly created executive leadership role, Mr. Schlagheck will lead Midwestern University's information technology strategy across its
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Pa. Military & Veterans Affairs Dept.: Shapiro Administration Urges Eligible Veterans in Need to Seek Support Through the Veterans Temporary Assistance Program
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Urges Eligible Veterans in Need to Seek Support Through the Veterans Temporary Assistance Program
Veterans and their dependents can apply for up to $1,600 per year to cover unexpected financial hardships, such as utility bills, rent payments, and groceries.
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Annville, PA -The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
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Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
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Medicare, which now covers more than 67 million people, faces persistent financing pressures; rapid changes in care delivery; and growing debate over how best to pay for care, encourage innovation, and protect beneficiaries.
These are the kinds of problems that Amol Navathe will tackle as the new chair of the Medicare Payment Advisory Co
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Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, Penn State -through an interdisciplinary collaboration -is leading a statewide effort to help prepare Pennsylvania's schools.
Through "Shaping AI in Education: A Pennsylvania Listening an
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Penn State Wraps First Listening Tour for K-12 Leaders to Shape AI in Education
READING, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Penn State wraps first listening tour for K-12 leaders to shape AI in education
Findings, expected to publish this fall, will help inform AI guidance and programming for school districts across Pennsylvania
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, Penn State -- through an interdisciplinary collaboration -- is leading a s
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Resources for the Future: A Tale of Three Cities: Lessons on Economic Development From the Birthplace of the Oil Industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on July 15, 2026, by Daniel Raimi, Christina Cilento, and Noah Kaufman entitled "A Tale of Three Cities: Lessons on Economic Development from the Birthplace of the Oil Industry".
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
As oil- and gas-producing communities across the United States grapple with uncertain economic futures, valuable lessons can be drawn from the region where the modern petroleum industry w
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Rockefeller Foundation: Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
Study funded by the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food initiative, which received funding from The Rockefeller Foundation, finds that medically tailored meals reduced hospitalizations, proving that Food is Medicine interventions deliver real results for patients
Research Highlights:
* Among 206 adults livi
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
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Coming off an electrifying opening night, Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live c
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Student Advocate Olivia Blauser Appointed to TSU Board of Trustees for One-Year Term
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Student Advocate Olivia Blauser Appointed to TSU Board of Trustees for One-Year Term
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Student leader and public policy advocate Olivia Blauser has been appointed to serve as the student trustee on the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. Recommended by TSU President Dwayne Tucker, Blauser's appointment to a one-year term was announced during the Board's
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Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Highlights $15 Million in 2026-27 Budget to Improve Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 27, 2026:
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Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Highlights $15 Million in 2026-27 Budget to Improve Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Pennsylvanians
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget includes $10 million in first-ever dedicated state funding for 988 and the 14 call centers in Pennsylvania that answer calls, texts, and chats for those experienci
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Susquehanna University: Partnership Creates Streamlined Pathway to Chiropractic Degree
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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New partnership creates streamlined pathway to chiropractic degree
Susquehanna University and Northeast College of Health Sciences have announced a new educational partnership designed to create seamless pathways for students pursuing careers in chiropractic medicine.
Through the agreement, Susquehanna University students can streamline their journey to New York's Northeast College through new 4+3 a
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The Long Blue Line: Forged in Blue--The Foundational Impact of the Coast Guard on Arnold Palmer's Legacy
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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The Long Blue Line: Forged in Blue--The Foundational Impact of the Coast Guard on Arnold Palmer's Legacy
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To the world, he was simply "The King," a golf icon known for his aggressive style and the loyal legion of fans called "Arnie's Army." While his name is synonymous with major championships and the famous iced tea lemonade drink, the foundation of Palmer was forged in the United S
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Thompson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals' Cybersecurity Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals' Cybersecurity Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, United States Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act to strengthen rural hospit
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Three Questions with an Arcadia Expert: Dr. Shandell on 'Readying the Revolution: African American Theater and Performance from Post-World War II to the Black Arts Movement'
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Three Questions with an Arcadia Expert: Dr. Shandell on 'Readying the Revolution: African American Theater and Performance from Post-World War II to the Black Arts Movement'
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Each year, the American Theatre and Drama Society awards the John C. Frick Book Award to the best monograph published on theatre and performance of/in the Americas, recognizing that notions of "America" and the United States encompas
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Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news:
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Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits
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A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Dine foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized clinical trial published today in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study, known a
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University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Political Communication Scholar Yphtach Lelkes Promoted to Full Professor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Political Communication Scholar Yphtach Lelkes Promoted to Full Professor
Lelkes's work spans political communication, public opinion, and polarization, often using large-scale computational data and experiments to understand citizens' political attitudes.
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Yphtach Lelkes has always been curious about why people think and behave the way they do, especial
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VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary
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WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America's
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Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill.
For a on
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