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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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ACA Connects Announces Election of Board Members to New Terms
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) posted the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Announces Election of Board Members to New Terms * July 28, 2026-America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) announced the election of board members to new three-year terms. The elections were conducted today at the 33rd Annual Members' Business Meeting at the Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center (Lake Buena Vi  more
ACA Connects Honors Members with Top Awards at The Independent Show
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) posted the following news release: * * * ACA Connects Honors Members with Top Awards at The Independent Show * July 28, 2026-America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) announced the honorees of three top awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the success of our nation's small and midsized communications operators. The awards were presented duri  more
ASTM International Soil and Rock Committee Honors Paul Bullock
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- 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 International Soil and Rock Committee Honors Paul Bullock Bullock boasts over 45 years of experience in his field, and is a registered professional engineer in 38 states - ASTM International presented its A. Ivan  more
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts. States r  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw  more
Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A substance-use prevention program delivered to students and their families in the sixth and seventh grades led to wide-ranging benefits well into adulthood and -for those who became parents -even positively affected their children, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State College of  more
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Issues Q&A on Why Humans and Trust Remain Essential to the Future of AI-Driven Software Engineering
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving professor Claire Le Goues: * * * You Can't Remove Humans From Software Engineering CMU Professor Says Future of the Field Depends on People as Much as AI By Mallory Lindahl There's no doubt that artificial intelligence is transforming how software is built, and tools that can generate code in seconds have sparked excitement about the future of progr  more
Civil Society and Faith based organizations call for peace on the 73rd Anniversary of the Korean Armistice
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Civil Society and Faith based organizations call for peace on the 73rd Anniversary of the Korean Armistice * A network of organizations advocating for peace on the Korean Peninsula have signed onto a statement urging the U.S. administration to formally end the Korean War and engage with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) in good faith.   more
College Announces Transition to Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Degree Title
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * The College Announces Transition to Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Degree Title * Bryn Mawr College is renaming its Master of Social Service (M.S.S.) degree to the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) to better align the degree with the standard terminology used across the social work profession. The transition reflects a shift in naming-not in substance. Bryn Mawr's program, widely recognized for its rigor and  more
Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students * 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 skills on community-engage  more
Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County to Honor Early Hungarian Pioneers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County to Honor Early Hungarian Pioneers * HARALSON COUNTY, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador's farewell tour to the United States. Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers, toured the   more
Dechert Advises Guardian on Transition of Assets to Venerable's Investment Advisory Platform
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Guardian on Transition of Assets to Venerable's Investment Advisory Platform * Dechert advised The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) in connection with an agreement to transition approximately US$4.5 billion in separate account assets into mutual funds advised by SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (SAAMCo), a subsidiary of Venerable Holdings,  more
Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed a  more
Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids -a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health -may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State. The study, published in the Journal of Insect Phy  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Model Risk in Physical Risk Models'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a consumer finance working paper in July 2026 by Natee Amornsiripanitch, Siddhartha Biswas and David Wylie entitled "Model Risk in Physical Risk Models." Here is the abstract: * * * We document five facts about model risk in physical risk models, defined as the absolute difference in the two modelers' estimates of average annual loss (AAL) for the same property and set  more
FirstEnergy Reports Strong 2nd Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy
AKRON, Ohio, July 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy Reports second quarter 2026 GAAP and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.50 per share Year-to-date GAAP earnings of $1.20 per share and Core Earnings of $1.22 per share Reaffirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share Reaffirms Core Earnings compound annual growth nea  more
FTC Seeks Comments on Petition Targeting Wagering App Marketing
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on a petition requesting rulemaking to address marketing practices involving wagering applications. The petition, filed by the National Consumers League, Campaign for Fairer Gambling, National Council for Problem Gambling, Public Health Advocacy Institute and Truth in Advertising Inc., Guerneville, California, asks the FTC to address push notifications sent for marketing without meaningful consumer consent.   more
Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board of Corrections William H. Whaley is a physician with Georgia Cancer Specialists, a subsidiary of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, where he has practiced hematolog  more
GCSAA Announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant Winners
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 29 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * GCSAA announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant winners Eleven students have been selected as the 2026 winners from GCSAA based on community service, leadership, academic performance and a written essay Par Aide sponsors scholarship program for children of superintendents - The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded its 2026 Par Aide Garske  more
Goshen College: Sue Conrad Howes Named Director of Alumni Engagement
GOSHEN, Indiana, July 29 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Sue Conrad Howes named director of alumni engagement Sue Conrad Howes '92 has joined the Goshen College staff as director of alumni engagement. She will begin part-time on Aug. 12 and transition to full-time on Sept. 14. Conrad Howes brings extensive experience in relationship building, leadership, communications and pastoral care through roles in higher education, congregational ministry, nonprofit organizations and  more
Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo  more
Harvard Medical School: Genetics Influence Efficacy of CAR T-Cell Therapy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Genetics Influence Efficacy of CAR T-Cell Therapy New findings could improve design of future cancer treatments - Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which reprograms an individual's immune cells to seek out and destroy certain cancer cells, has revolutionized treatment for blood cancers such as lymphoma. But in some patients, the treatment can cause serious side effects. New rese  more
How basic persuasion can bypass AI safeguards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How basic persuasion can bypass AI safeguards * Concerns over "jailbreaking" AI-a way of circumventing the safety guardrails built into large language models-have escalated after the Trump administration ordered Anthropic to pull its latest models, Fable and Mythos, over concerns they could be coaxed into revealing security flaws in software. Now, timely research from Wharton's Generative   more
Huck Institutes announces recipients of nine interdisciplinary seed grants
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Huck Institutes announces recipients of nine interdisciplinary seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has awarded nine research teams seed funding for 2026-27. These grants support high-impact, innovative research projects that align with the Huck's strategic research priorities and have the potential to drive scientific breakthroughs and gen  more
ICYMI: Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Governor Davis, and Secretary Carroll Reopen Interstate 376 Commercial Street Bridge in Just 17 Days
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro, Lt. Governor Davis, and Secretary Carroll Reopen Interstate 376 Commercial Street Bridge in Just 17 Days Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lt. Governor Austin Davis, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll visited the new Commercial Street Bridge(opens in a new tab) in Allegheny County to announce the   more
Inductive Automation Renews Its Support of Penn College
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Inductive Automation renews its support of Penn College An innovator in the industrial software market is continuing its commitment to Pennsylvania College of Technology for the 2026-27 academic year. Inductive Automation has renewed 170 licenses of its Ignition software (version 8.3) for use at the college. Students employ the platform to create dashboards for viewing real-time dat  more
Journalist, Elder Mumia Abu-Jamal's Perpetual Detention Unjust, Human Rights Groups Appeal to United Nations
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following news on July 28, 2026: * * * Journalist, Elder Mumia Abu-Jamal's Perpetual Detention Unjust, Human Rights Groups Appeal to United Nations PHILADELPHIA--For more than 44 years, U.S. citizen Mumia Abu-Jamal has been arbitrarily detained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Today, Abolitionist Law Center and a national coalition of other human rights organizations - American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Co  more
Journalist, Elder Mumia Abu-Jamal's Perpetual Detention Unjust, Human Rights Groups Appeal to United Nations
NEW YORK, July 29 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Journalist, Elder Mumia Abu-Jamal's Perpetual Detention Unjust, Human Rights Groups Appeal to United Nations For more than 44 years, U.S. citizen Mumia Abu-Jamal has been arbitrarily detained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Today, Abolitionist Law Center and a national coalition of other human rights organizations - American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Constitutional   more
Kendra Detwiler Becomes Associate Professor of Nursing at Geneva College
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Kendra Detwiler Becomes Associate Professor of Nursing at Geneva Kendra Detwiler joins the Geneva College faculty as associate professor of nursing. She began teaching Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Ethics as an adjunct in Geneva's nursing program in the fall of 2022. Detwiler has worked for 25 years at UPMC Passavant Hospital. She has over 35 years of experience as a professional nurse, including med-  more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BUFFALO: "WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN"
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BUFFALO: "WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Tim Kennedy and local leaders for a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain united in the fight against Republican efforts to rip healthcare away from everyday Americans and will  more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BUFFALO: "WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN"
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BUFFALO: "WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Tim Kennedy and local leaders for a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain united in the fight against Republican efforts to rip healthcare away from everyday Americans and will continue working to lower  more
LIDL U.S. Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies With Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * LIDL US Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs Summary Company Announcement Date: July 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language pac  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu  more
Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows * Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia. The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, h  more
Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby Named to LVB 300 List of Influential Lehigh Valley Leaders
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby Named to LVB 300 List of Influential Lehigh Valley Leaders Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby '90, P'22, P'26, P'29 has been named one of the most accomplished and influential business leaders in the Lehigh Valley by LVB 300, a Lehigh Valley Business recognition program. The publication's editorial team selected outstanding individuals who hav  more
National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites. * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte  more
One Health Microbiome Center awards Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * One Health Microbiome Center awards Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State has selected three recipients for the 2026 Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowship (IIF), a competitive funding opportunity that supports trainee-led projects bringing together diverse discipl  more
OPINION: When the system gets it wrong: The hidden power--and danger--of 'probable cause'
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * OPINION: When the system gets it wrong: The hidden power--and danger--of 'probable cause' * Professor Michael Foreman directs the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic at Penn State Dickinson Law. His clinic represented the National Police Accountability Project, which filed an amicus brief supporting Jordan Brown. When police make an arrest in the United States, they're require  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Honors Commonwealth Employees for Exemplary Achievements and Dedication to Public Service
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Honors Commonwealth Employees for Exemplary Achievements and Dedication to Public Service Five individuals and 11 groups received this year's awards, selected from 199 nominations across 27 agencies. The honorees include employees who responded to the arson attack on the Governor's Residence, battled wildfires in Cumberland and Carbon Counties, pr  more
Patrick J. Sentner Named Director of Real Estate Program
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Patrick J. Sentner Named Director of Real Estate Program * Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has named nationally recognized commercial real estate executive Patrick J. Sentner as the inaugural director of its Real Estate program, launching in Fall 2026. Sentner, who will also serve as an instructor, brings more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience and an ex  more
Penn State-Altoona Professor Publishes Collected Works of Poetry
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor publishes collected works of poetry Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has just published a compilation of all of her collections of poetry. "Patricia Jabbeh Wesley: Collected Poems, 1998 to 2020," published by the University of Nebraska Press, is a 510-page volume of poetry and a glossary of Grebo language terms and words.   more
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center To Build Supercomputer That Puts Quantum Computing to the Test
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center To Build Supercomputer That Puts Quantum Computing to the Test * A new hybrid quantum-classical computing platform led by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center() (PSC) will help researchers understand what the supercomputer of the future may look like. Supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with Hewlett Pac  more
Rand Report: Living With Wet Basements
SANTA MONICA, California, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Rand Report issued the following report on July 20, 2026, entitled "Living with Wet Basements." Here are excerpts: * * * asement wetness is a chronic and under-addressed problem in Pittsburgh, particularly in older urban neighborhoods, where aging housing stock and stormwater management infrastructure, topography, and increasingly intense rainfall combine to create conditions that affect a large share of residents. Yet the issue receives limited   more
Rebecca Moran Named Penn State-Altoona's Director of Development and Alumni Relations
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Rebecca Moran named Altoona's director of development and alumni relations Rebecca Moran has been named the director of development and alumni relations at Penn State Altoona, effective Aug. 3. "I am thrilled to welcome Rebecca to this critical directorship," said Ron Darbeau, chancellor and dean at Penn State Altoona. "Her loyalty to Penn State Altoona, the local community and our won  more
Rep. Summer Lee, State Sen. Maria Collett, and Pennsylvanians Sound Alarm on Medicaid Rule Threatening Those With Serious Illnesses and Disabilities as Deadline Looms
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, State Sen. Maria Collett, and Pennsylvanians Sound Alarm on Medicaid Rule Threatening Those With Serious Illnesses and Disabilities as Deadline Looms * PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 28, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collett, Medicaid recipients, caregivers, and health care advocates for a press call warning that a harsh new Trump  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.  more
Safeguarding a CMU Tradition After Acts of Vandalism and Non-Student Paintings at the Fence
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding a CMU Tradition After Acts of Vandalism and Non-Student Paintings at the Fence * As Carnegie Mellon prepares to welcome thousands of students back to campus in the coming weeks, the university is reminding the community about the longstanding traditions and expectations governing the Fence following several recent troubling incidents. Over the last several weeks, the university has   more
Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year * People taking semaglutide for weight loss continue to consume significantly fewer calories after 60 weeks on the medication, helping explain how the medication supports both initial weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and led by investigators from Pen  more
Sen. Fetterman Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Why I Changed My Mind About the Filibuster
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, to the Washington Post: * * * Why I changed my mind about the filibuster The 60-vote Senate rule forces compromise. Democrats were wrong to attack it. - It's not often you hear someone in D.C. admit they were wrong, let alone horribly wrong -- and the entire Democratic Party was, including me. When Democrats had the presidency and a majority in both chambers, they were frustrated w  more
Sen. Fetterman Opens State College Office
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fetterman Opens State College Office STATE COLLEGE, PA -- Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the opening of a satellite office in State College, Pennsylvania. The office becomes the sixth office in the Commonwealth and will serve as a point of contact for constituents in the Central Pennsylvania region. "I'm proud to share that our State College office is officially open fo  more
Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility * Sidley represented Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC ("Howard Midstream") in its offering of US$650 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2035. Sidley also represented Howard Midstream in a rece  more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers * BELLEFONTE, Pa. - This week, United States Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act. This bipartisan legislation would help America's young farmers and ranchers manage their student loan debt by making them e  more
Town hall discusses research security, global collaboration in a shifting world
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Town hall discusses research security, global collaboration in a shifting world * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is working to support its researchers, protect project funding and enable international research collaborations in an ever-evolving federal and geopolitical landscape, Andrew Read, senior vice president for research, said in a town hall for the research community on July 23.   more
Traditional Navajo medically tailored meals improved heart failure outcomes
DALLAS, Texas, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Traditional Navajo medically tailored meals improved heart failure outcomes * Research Highlights: * Among 206 adults living with heart failure in the Navajo Nation, those who received eight weeks of medically tailored meals, incorporating traditional Navajo foods, were less likely to visit the emergency room or require hospitalization, than those on standard care with n  more
Treatments for Kids With Food Allergies Allow Safe Eating in Stanford Medicine-led Trial
STANFORD, California, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Treatments for kids with food allergies allow safe eating in Stanford Medicine-led trial Children with several food allergies have a variety of treatment options, including the medication omalizumab and oral immunotherapy, a new clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine has found. By Erin Digitale About a third of children with multiple food allergies gained the ability to safely   more
University of Pennsylvania: New role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A new role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given * Vaccinations have traditionally been administered in primary care settings or pharmacies. However, for about a decade, some states have authorized dentists to administer vaccines, and many others did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of this approach has led some countries and states to expand or conside  more
UPMC Expands Access to Advanced Robotic Technology for Earlier Lung Cancer Diagnosis Across the Regions It Serves
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Expands Access to Advanced Robotic Technology for Earlier Lung Cancer Diagnosis Across the Regions It Serves UPMC is expanding access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology across Pennsylvania with the addition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Washington and UPMC Altoona. The expansio  more
USF Health welcomes record-breaking incoming class of medical students
TAMPA, Florida, July 27 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF Health welcomes record-breaking incoming class of medical students * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine today welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with a record-breaking academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation. The 140 students of the Class of 2030 arrived with a median MCAT score of 521, equal to the 98th percentile nationally,  more
Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures Bisignano promised lawmakers he'd "keep every field office open"; in reality, effective office closures across the country making it harder for Americans to access help, benefits "Since slashing approximately 7,500 agency employees last year, the Trump administration has wreaked havoc at SSA - and Amer  more
Washington University in St. Louis: Malone installed as Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Curator
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 28 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Malone installed as Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Curator * What is the university art museum in the 21st century? What could it be? How might it foster artistic investigation and experiential learning? Since joining the WashU Kemper Art Museum in 2006, Meredith Malone has organized a wide range of exhibitions, programs and new acquisitions that aim to expand visual art's intellectual, geograph  more
Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson plans to retire in 2027
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson plans to retire in 2027 * Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson, president of Westminster College, has announced her retirement effective on June 30, 2027. Richardson has served as Westminster's 15th president since 2016. Throughout her presidency, Richardson has celebrated the "We in Westminster," a powerful recognition of the way the Westminste  more
WPC Conservation Easement Protects More Farmland and Forestland in Westmoreland County
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy posted the following news: * * * WPC Conservation Easement Protects More Farmland and Forestland in Westmoreland County * Ligonier Township, Pa. - July 28, 2026 - The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy today announced the purchase of a conservation easement to permanently protect a 35-acre property in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. The property contains a mix of farmland and mature fores  more