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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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AFSC calls for diplomatic engagement and an end to military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * AFSC calls for diplomatic engagement and an end to military exercises on the Korean Peninsula * On Sunday, President Trump announced on social media that he would "substantially reduce" the joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea. AFSC supports an end to military escalation on the Korean Peninsula and diplomatic engagement between the U.S.   more
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids * Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram  more
Albright College Named an International College of Distinction
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College Named an International College of Distinction Albright College has been named a 2026-2027 International College of Distinction for its support of students from more than 20 countries. - Choosing to study far from home requires an extraordinary level of trust. International students arrive on campus having left behind familiar systems, languages and support networks, counting on their institu  more
Alum Named YWCA Lancaster Women of Achievement Honoree
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Alum Named YWCA Lancaster Women of Achievement Honoree * Millersville University alumna Lakeesha M. Bair-Myers '99, who currently serves as a school social worker at Reynolds Middle School in the School District of Lancaster, has been named a YWCA Lancaster 2026 Women of Achievement honoree. The Women of Achievement awards, which raise support for the YWCA's Kepler Hall Residence Program, honor c  more
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef Certification
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef(R) Certification A culture of continuous learning strengthens culinary leadership and elevates the dining experience at colleges and universities across the country. - Nine Aramark Collegiate Hospitality chefs have complete  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by Law360 in its August 11, 2026, coverage of a major federal bellwether trial involving state claims that Meta's social media platforms harm  more
ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- 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 Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students This year's research topics range from aerospace to environmental health. - ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of fo  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta * August 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features: "Meta has built their business aroun  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families * August 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for   more
Boyle Sends Letter to Secretary of State Rubio Demanding Investigation Into Detention of U.S. Citizen Hussein Jabarin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Sends Letter to Secretary of State Rubio Demanding Investigation Into Detention of U.S. Citizen Hussein Jabarin * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding a formal investigation into the harassment and detention of Mr. Hussein Jabarin, a U.S. citizen and constituent. This follows the letter Boyle sent to U.S.  more
Bringing His Own Shoes
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Aug. 18 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Bringing His Own Shoes * Jeremy Gibson P'28, Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics, is a bit of an anomaly in college athletics. In a career spanning nearly 30 years, he's been at just two other institutions. He spent nearly 17 years at Harvard working his way from intern to senior associate director of athletics, and 11 at Merrimack as vice president and director of athletics where he helped lead the college  more
Bryn Mawr Students Welcomed with New Dining Options for Fall 2026
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Students Welcomed with New Dining Options for Fall 2026 * As the 2026-27 academic year gets underway, the College is introducing several changes and upgrades to help students get the food they want when they want it. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, students on a meal plan can come into the dining halls as often as they like during regular business hours. On weekday mornings when students can't mak  more
Building the Local Philadelphia Economy, One Post at a Time
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Building the Local Philadelphia Economy, One Post at a Time * What happens when you mix a passion for the Philadelphia community, an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to hit the record button? For Doug Ulrich, MS '25, it resulted in Chase U, a thriving social media marketing brand that has partnered with iconic regional names like Wawa, Herr's and the Philadelphia Phill  more
Can AI help cities get a handle on urban heat?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Can AI help cities get a handle on urban heat? * The heat waves that have struck the U.S. and Europe this summer have killed thousands of people. While much is known about how extreme heat affects city dwellers, Xiaojiang Li says that widely used heat-modeling methods today are insufficient for policy makers to act on responsibly. Li is an assistant professor in the Department of City and R  more
College raises record $75 million, boosting financial aid
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * College raises record $75 million, boosting financial aid * Grove City College raised a record-breaking $75 million over the last year that will make tuition more affordable through increased financial aid, improve the student living experience, expand athletic facilities, and more. The total raised for the 2025-26 fiscal year that wrapped up in July well exceeded the previous year's record-  more
Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection First-of-its-kind platform transforms Xfinity WiFi into an always-on layer of cybersecurity, physical and family protection for tens of millions of homes and devices Available to Xfinity Internet customers at no additional cost Key Takeaways - Xfinity Shield is the first-if-its-kind platform to combine c  more
Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants * WASHINGTON -A federal judge has struck down sweeping, unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants in a ruling that will restore critical funding for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and people experiencing homelessness. The ruling is  more
Dean, PA Delegation Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dean, PA Delegation Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Oversight Access Act to allow Members of Congress to bring one staff member inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faciliti  more
Deluzio Announces $850,000 for Penn Hills Verona Road Bridge Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $850,000 for Penn Hills Verona Road Bridge Project * PENN HILLS, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) was in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania to celebrate that he secured $850,000 in federal funding for the Verona Road Bridge Replacement in Penn Hills. At the check presentation and press conference, Congressman Deluzio was joined by State Representative Joe McAndrew, Penn Hi  more
Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who Your Governor is Has Never Mattered More"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who your governor is has never mattered more" Today, DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper joined Alicia Menendez on MS NOW's On The Line to discuss the stakes of governors' races this year. As Republican election deniers run for governor in critical battleground states, Meghan discussed how Democratic governors continue to stand up for fr  more
Duane Morris' Cyndie Chang Selected for 2026 NAPABA Women's Leadership Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris' Cyndie Chang Selected for 2026 NAPABA Women's Leadership Award * LOS ANGELES, August 18, 2026-Cyndie Chang has been selected as a recipient of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) 2026 Women's Leadership Award. The award honors the accomplishments of all lawyers who identify as women and is presented to an individual who has   more
Environmental Defense Fund Statement: Shapiro Executive Order Sets Guardrails for Pennsylvania Data Centers
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Statement: Shapiro executive order sets guardrails for Pennsylvania data centers HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order today implementing the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) standards for data centers in Pennsylvania. The standards effectively require developers to bring their own power generation, meet clean energy requirements, p  more
FAA Announces Key Demonstrations with Hybrid-Electric Flights Connecting Small Airports to Major Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Announces Key Demonstrations with Hybrid-Electric Flights Connecting Small Airports to Major Airports * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Electra and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in partnership with New Jersey Department of Transportation conducted hybrid-electric demonstration flights to test routes conn  more
Federal Court Declares New Jersey's Cannabis Labor Peace Agreement Mandate Preempted by Federal Law: What Every Licensed Operator Needs to Know
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Declares New Jersey's Cannabis Labor Peace Agreement Mandate Preempted by Federal Law: What Every Licensed Operator Needs to Know * On August 10, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey entered final judgment in Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. v. New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, No. 25-cv-16397 (D.N.J.), declaring that the labor pea  more
Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants Providence, R.I. -- A federal judge today rejected the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.  more
Federal Register: FTC Issues Information Collection Notice on Franchise Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following information collection: * * * The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for its Trade Regulation Rule on Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising (Franchise Rule or Rule). The current clearance expires on August 31, 2026. Title: Franchise Rule, 16 CFR p  more
Financial Planning Profession's Momentum Continues With Another Record CFP Exam
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * The Financial Planning Profession's Momentum Continues with Another Record CFP(R) Exam CFP Board Announces July 2026 CFP(R) Exam Results - CFP Board today announced the results of the July 2026 CFP(R) Certification Exam, administered during a July 14-21 testing window. This was the largest July exam in history, with 3,621 candidates sitting for the exam. The pa  more
Gov. Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Signing Ceremony for an Executive Order on Data Center Development in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at the Signing Ceremony for an Executive Order on Data Center Development in Pennsylvania Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks before signing an executive order to implement the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements, block speculative, irresponsible data center projects fr  more
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Equinor on US$940 Million Acquisition of Majority Stake in Lackawanna Energy Partners, Strengthening Position in U.S. Power Market
LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Equinor on US$940 million acquisition of majority stake in Lackawanna Energy Partners, strengthening position in U.S. power market New York, Washington - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Equinor as it acquires an interest in the Lackawanna Energy Center (Lackawanna), a 1,483 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant (CCGT) in Pennsylvani  more
How Vanessa Chan is training Ph.D. engineers for real-world impact
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How Vanessa Chan is training Ph.D. engineers for real-world impact * Vanessa Chan, the Jonathan and Linda Brassington Practice Professor in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Penn Engineering's vice dean of innovation and entrepreneurship, is shaping a new kind of classroom. In her course, EAS5500: Applying Your Thesis to the Real World, Ph.D. students step beyond the lab and into   more
ICYMI: Boyle Announces Legislation to Lower Cost of Back-to-School Supplies, Calls on Trump to End Tariff Taxes on School Supplies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Announces Legislation to Lower Cost of Back-to-School Supplies, Calls on Trump to End Tariff Taxes on School Supplies * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation to lower the cost of school supplies for students and teachers. This bill would exempt school supplies and educational materials fr  more
John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028 Two-time statewide loser John James declined to answer questions from CNN about who won the 2020 election--and wouldn't even commit to certifying the 2028 presidential election in Michigan if elected governor. It's the latest instance of James embracing Donald Trump's false election conspiracy theories. App  more
KFILE: "2020 Election Skeptics Seek Governor's Offices in Battleground States"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * KFILE: "2020 election skeptics seek governor's offices in battleground states" GOP candidates for governor have "records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how "Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" are running for governor in several   more
League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p  more
Liberal Arts student explores AI adoption through Chapel Internship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Liberal Arts student explores AI adoption through Chapel Internship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Emine Barik, a fourth-year economics student at Penn State, spent her summer in Philadelphia helping Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). Through her role as an AI adoption intern, Barik worked across teams, helping employees understand  more
Marcos Repolle Reflects on Creative Growth as Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship Concludes
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Marcos Repolle Reflects on Creative Growth as Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship Concludes * As his time as the York College Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellow draws to a close, filmmaker Marcos Repolle '25 is preparing to hand off the torch to the next fellow. Designed to bridge the gap between graduation and a professional creative career, the Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship provides Yor  more
Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids * BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t  more
NASBE Report Outlines State Role in Priming Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Education] (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Report Outlines State Role in Priming Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools * While many states champion innovative high schools, the gap between what these schools demand and what principals are prepared to do can undermine even the best-designed models. A new NASBE analysis explores what effective leadership of innovative   more
One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation * Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base. During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industrial base, which i  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Demanding Data Center Developers Comply With Strict Requirements and Blocking Speculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Demanding Data Center Developers Comply with Strict Requirements and Blocking Speculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order (EO) directing the Department of Environmental Protection to only review permit applications if developers have made a legally binding commitment to meet   more
Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Launches New Initiative to Train Justice-Involved Youth for Jobs in the Skilled Trades, In-Demand Careers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches New Initiative to Train Justice-Involved Youth for Jobs in the Skilled Trades, In-Demand Careers A nearly $3 million U.S. Department of Labor grant will support workforce training for justice-involved individuals; L&I sets goal of 400 participants through December 2029. - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Responsible and Transparent Data Center Policies
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement by Majority Leader Joe Pittman: * * * Responsible and Transparent Data Center Policies Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding responsible, transparent, and effective data center policies in Pennsylvania: "A year ago, Governor Shapiro proudly announced his administration was 'already all in on AI' and 'the future of AI is going to run right here t  more
Paige Cognetti Sends "Chlamydia Berns" After the NRCC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Paige Cognetti Sends "Chlamydia Berns" After the NRCC Yes, you read that subject line correctly. Less than a week after we exposed Paige Cognetti as a radical lunatic, Paige has decided to send her far-left buddies to sue the NRCC. Specifically, a drag queen named "Chlamydia Berns," whom Cognetti appeared with at a "family-friendly" event last year. You can't make it up. "Paige Cognetti  more
Penn State Altoona English Professor Wins National Book Prize
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona English professor wins national book prize Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona and the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate, has won a national post-publication book award for "Human Resources," her poetry collection of documentary poems about labor and employment. The collection is the winner of the 2026 Storytrade Book Award in Poetry. Published by Grays  more
Penn State Altoona Professor Wins Prize for Spanish Flu Article
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor wins prize for Spanish flu article John Eicher, associate professor of history at Penn State Altoona, won the triennial Charles R. Bailey Memorial Prize from the New York State Association of European Historians for his article "A Provincial Pandemic: European Ignorance of the 1918 'Spanish' Influenza as a Shared Event," published in Contemporary European Hi  more
Penn State doctoral student earns Corning honor for research into stronger glass
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State doctoral student earns Corning honor for research into stronger glass * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Glass may look uniform, but some of the strongest and most useful glass materials contain carefully controlled crystals. Their size, number and arrangement can determine whether a material is strong enough for a smartphone screen, transparent enough for an optical device or durable eno  more
Penn State Impact Forum Brings Leaders Together in Philadelphia
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Impact Forum brings leaders together in Philadelphia The forum, built around the theme, 'Opportunity at the Speed of Trust,' will be held Sept. 10-11; Registration is open through Aug. 31 - Penn State faculty and staff are invited to join colleagues, researchers and leaders from across sectors at the 2026 Penn State Impact Forum, a two-day event focused on building partne  more
Pitt's Newest Community Engagement Center Honors the History and Supports the Future of Pittsburgh's Hill District
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's newest Community Engagement Center honors the history and supports the future of Pittsburgh's Hill District Nearly 500 people gathered in the Hill District Aug. 12 to honor the neighborhood's vibrant history, celebrate the first stage of the revitalization of the historic New Granada Theater and usher in an exciting future at Pitt's new Community Engagement Center (CEC). Guests mingled a  more
Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State, Florida International University, University of Cincinnati and California Stat  more
Q&A: NSF CAREER Award to reinvent modern operating system design and education
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: NSF CAREER Award to reinvent modern operating system design and education * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ruslan Nikolaev, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Penn State, has been awarded a five-year, $656,226 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for his project, "Comprehensive approaches to designing systems with highe  more
Robbery Spree Defendant Sentenced to 180 Months for Series of BB Gun Holdups Targeting Service Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Robbery Spree Defendant Sentenced to 180 Months for Series of BB Gun Holdups Targeting Service Workers * WASHINGTON - Mark Thomas Moore, 35, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 180 months in prison in connection with a string of armed robberies that targeted service workers at businesses and a U.S. Post Office in the District, ann  more
Saint Joseph's University Announces The Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Saint Joseph's University Announces The Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI A University-wide, multi-year commitment to prepare students, faculty and staff to lead in an AI-shaped future. - Today, President Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, announced a defining University-wide priority: The Initiative for Human Formation in an Age of AI. "Artificial intelligence is changing  more
Scanlon, Deluzio, Dean, Lee, Evans Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Deluzio, Dean, Lee, Evans Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Dwight Evans (PA-03) in introducing the new Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bill would allow for Representatives to bring one member o  more
Six Gettysburg College Faculty Earn Honors for Mentorship, Teaching Excellence
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Six Gettysburg faculty earn honors for mentorship, teaching excellence With passion and purpose, Gettysburg College professors remain committed to supporting students through mentorship and excellence in and out of the classroom. - Inspiring and empowering students to Do Great Work are hallmarks of Gettysburg College's first-class faculty. During the Spring 2026 semester, six faculty members were recogn  more
Supersonic whale calls and special relativity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Supersonic whale calls and special relativity * Standing on the sandy, windswept shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts, people may find themselves squinting at the horizon, waiting for a whale to make its grand entrance with a spectacular breach. On a good day, they might spot a couple. But for a more precise and consistent way to detect the presence of whales, oceanographers like John Spi  more
Susquehanna University Welcomes New Faculty in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Business
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna welcomes new faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences and business Susquehanna University has welcomed several new faculty members in the School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business, all with strong backgrounds in teaching and research. School of the Arts Sean Ironman, assistant professor of creative writing, hol  more
They Were There: Witnesses from Sept. 11
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * They Were There: Witnesses from Sept. 11 * As the nation marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania -and reflects during the United States' 250th anniversary -South Dakota State University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will present a public panel featuring firsthand accounts from that day. The discussion w  more
What People Are Saying About Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Action Demanding Data Center Developers Comply With Strict Requirements and Blocking Speculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's Action Demanding Data Center Developers Comply with Strict Requirements and Blocking Speculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects "We applaud Governor Shapiro for listening to the concerns of the environmental community, local elected officials and community advocates and establishing important protections for work  more
Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative * A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi-state effort advances mass timb  more
WTAS: HHS Releases Report Exposing Fraudulent Insurance Coding For Sex-rejecting Procedures On Minors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: HHS Releases Report Exposing Fraudulent Insurance Coding For Sex-rejecting Procedures On Minors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -August 18, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a report Wolves in White Coats: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited from the Fraud of "Gender Medicine," a commissioned report examining insurance coding prac  more