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'Quad Talks' invite public to explore Westminster's history
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * 'Quad Talks' invite public to explore Westminster's history * Westminster College invites students, alumni, staff and community members to step onto the Quad for "Quad Talks: Westminster College History in Context," a 30-minute program exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped Westminster. The program, scheduled from 2:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, following the annual Professi  more
AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The ne  more
AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland S  more
Allegheny College: Community Impact Hub Grants Catalyze Another Summer of Community-Based Research and Investment
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Community Impact Hub Grants Catalyze Another Summer of Community-Based Research and Investment September 14, 2026 By: Katheryn Littler Over twenty community organizations saw boosts to their operational efficiency, research capabilities, and physical infrastructure this summer thanks to financial and physical aid spurred by Allegheny College's Community Impact Hub. Now closing in on its two-year anniver  more
Alumni couple establishes endowment at Penn State Harrisburg
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni couple establishes endowment at Penn State Harrisburg * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Penn State alums Craig and Heidi Ritter have made a gift of over $1 million to establish and endow the Ritter O'Brien Excellence Fund at Penn State Harrisburg. Heidi (O'Brien) Ritter graduated from Penn State in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in French, and Craig Ritter graduated with a bachelor's degree in   more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for   more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch  more
Andrew Dunlap Honored by ASTM With Werner H. Gumpertz Award
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- 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: * * * Sep 14, 2026 Andrew Dunlap Honored by ASTM with Werner H. Gumpertz Award Dunlap was recognized for commitment to advancing building enclosure technology. ASTM International's performance of buildings committee (E06)   more
Aramark Nexus Selected as Premier Hospitality Partner for a Leading Workforce Housing Provider
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Nexus(TM) Selected as Premier Hospitality Partner for a Leading Workforce Housing Provider Company Sets High Standard for Attracting and Retaining Skilled Trade Talent PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 14, 2026) -- Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced that Aramark Nexus(TM) has been selected as the hospitality partn  more
Arcadia Teams Up with Jobs for America's Graduates of Pennsylvania on Workforce Development Initiative
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Arcadia Teams Up with Jobs for America's Graduates of Pennsylvania on Workforce Development Initiative * Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Jobs for America's Graduates of Pennsylvania (JAG PA), a college, career, and workforce development non-profit organization, and proud affiliate of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) based in Alexandria, Va. The partnership will give various JA  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m  more
Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol  more
Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply  more
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Avid Hiker Venable '30 Aspires to New Heights With Study Abroad
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Avid Hiker Venable '30 Aspires to New Heights With Study Abroad * New Haven, Pa., native Dallas Venable '30 arrived at Arcadia University ready to embark on new adventures. "I always wanted to study abroad in college. When I learned about the First-Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE) at Arcadia, I knew it was an opportunity that I was interested in," shares Venable. "There was no other university I cou  more
Berger Montague Secures Final Approval of $10.5M Lemonade Data Breach Settlement
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Secures Final Approval of $10.5M Lemonade Data Breach Settlement * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff-side law firm, serves as Co-Lead Class Counsel in a $10.5 million settlement representing more than 190,000 consumers whose personal information was put at risk by Lemonade. "This holds Lemonade accountable and delivers real, tangible reli  more
Cancer-linked protein binds to chromosome in unexpected way, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cancer-linked protein binds to chromosome in unexpected way, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new 3D-structure of a cancer-linked protein bound to its cellular partner reveals details of how the protein binds to chromosomes and could offer insights for future disease treatments. The protein -BRD4 -plays a critical role in how cells read, copy and repair DNA and helps determine how d  more
CareerFEST Kicks off the Year, Connecting Students with Local Employers
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * CareerFEST Kicks off the Year, Connecting Students with Local Employers * DeSales University's Career Development Center welcomed more than fifteen local employers to campus on Wednesday, September 2, for the 17th annual CareerFEST. The event kicks off the academic year and is designed to get students thinking early about their professional futures. Held outdoors on Dooling Lawn, the event drew stud  more
Chairman Garbarino Announces Hearing Featuring 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials From NY, DC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Garbarino Announces Hearing Featuring 9/11 First Responders, State & Local Agency Officials from NY, DC September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) announced a full Committee hearing for next Wednesday, September 16, to examine the evolution of federal, state, and loca  more
CIAA Football Week Two Recap/ Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Two Recap/ Weekly Honors * CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Big Performances Highlight Week 2 Action CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 2 of the 2026 CIAA(r) football season featured conference victories, overtime drama and standout performances across the league as teams continued to build momentum heading deeper into conference play. Johnson C. Smit  more
College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susan Land, interim assoc  more
College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education names faculty director for AI literacy and innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Priya Sharma, associate professor of learning, design and technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been named the college's faculty director for AI Literacy and Innovation. Her appointment began Aug. 1. In the new two-year role, Sharma will work with Susa  more
Common Defense Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Call to End Forever Wars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news: * * * Common Defense Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Call to End Forever Wars September 11, 2026 NEW YORK -- On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Common Defense, and its grassroots network of veterans and military families are solemnly commemorating the lives lost on that tragic day, as well as those lost in the subsequent, decades-long military occ  more
Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable "slapdash" trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill b  more
CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions * WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) and U.S. Representativ  more
Democratic Governors Association: NBC - Election-Denying GOP Candidates for Governor Fight for Control of Elections in Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NBC: Election-Denying GOP Candidates for Governor Fight for Control of Elections in Battleground States Sep 14, 2026 New reporting from NBC highlights how "several Republican candidates for governor in key battleground states have repeatedly cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election." GOP candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), Tom Tiffany (WI), John James (MI), and Rick Jackson (GA) have ex  more
Digital Twins Literacy Center to engage students in immersive technologies
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Digital Twins Literacy Center to engage students in immersive technologies * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Digital Twins Hub at Penn State has launched the Digital Twin Literacy Center, a centralized space for students at Penn State to learn about and engage directly with digital twin models -virtual representations of real-life systems -and other immersive technologies. The center will be  more
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio  more
Douglas Haladay Named Dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Monday, September 14, 2026 Douglas Haladay named dean of Upstate's College of Health Professions Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, has been appointed dean of the College of Health Professions at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He began his new role Aug. 31. He succeeds Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, who has retired after serving a dean since 2017.  more
Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide * PHILADELPHIA, September 14, 2026-Nine Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. * Dana J. Ash - Products Liability/Business Litigation (Philadelphia) * Sean K. Burke - Products Liability/Toxic Torts (Washing  more
E&C Democratic Leaders Demand Answers From CDC Director Schwartz After Misleading Public on Recent Measles Deaths
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSida) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democratic Leaders Demand Answers from CDC Director Schwartz After Misleading Public on Recent Measles Deaths September 14, 2026 "The Trump Administration has abdicated its responsibility to protect Americans' health, and your continued interference with this data would make you a willing participant." WASHINGTON, D.C.  more
Engineering faculty recognized with young investigator award for device design
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering faculty recognized with young investigator award for device design * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)'s mechanics and robotics division has selected Jared Butler, Penn State associate professor of engineering design and of mechanical engineering, to receive the Freudenstein Young Investigator Award. The award is meant to "encourage y  more
EPA Region 3 Goes Behind the Scenes at Reading Terminal Market to Highlight Food Waste Solutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 3 Goes Behind the Scenes at Reading Terminal Market to Highlight Food Waste Solutions * Philadelphia market has diverted more than 1 million pounds of food waste from landfills through sustainability efforts PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region (EPA) joined Reading Terminal Market Corporation (Reading Terminal Market) leaders and merchants for a  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st  more
Food As Medicine: Changing the recipe for better health
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Food As Medicine: Changing the recipe for better health * HERSHEY, Pa. -When the Chestnut Street Community Center in Lebanon opened a garden and community fridge with free, healthy food, neighbor Angela Brownstein, 52, started volunteering by picking vegetables and stocking the fridge. "In the beginning, we were putting food in," Brownstein said. "Now we take food out, due to an income   more
Graham Fellows Global: Bringing Research and Brazilian Connections Back to York
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Graham Fellows Global: Bringing Research and Brazilian Connections Back to York * Some skills only reveal their full potential when you take them somewhere new. Collaboration is one of them. Give a student a project, a plane ticket, and a room full of people who see the world a little differently, and something remarkable happens: they come home with deep insights into themselves and ideas stronge  more
Highmark Inc. executive to speak about AI reliability
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Inc. executive to speak about AI reliability * PITTSBURGH (September 14, 2026) -Emily Iacolo, Vice President of Customer Data, Insights, and Guidance Product Management at Highmark Inc. (Highmark), will speak at the Healthcare Keynote session at the 2026 Dreamforce conference. Sponsored by Salesforce, Dreamforce is an annual event that bring  more
Historian returns to Lycoming College to examine the Declaration of Independence's forgotten core
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Historian returns to Lycoming College to examine the Declaration of Independence's forgotten core * Lycoming College's Humanities Research Center (HRC) will host historian Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., for a public lecture on his recent book, "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence" (Norton, 2026), on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Trogner Presentation Room, Krapf Gateway Center. The ev  more
Houlahan Leads PA House Democrats Seeking Answers on Pennsylvania Election Cybersecurity Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Leads PA House Democrats Seeking Answers on Pennsylvania Election Cybersecurity Ahead of Midterms * Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led fellow Pennsylvania Democratic Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Dwight Evans (PA-03), and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) in requesting key election cybersecurity information from Cybersecurity and Infrastru  more
How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * How Skills and Perspectives from the LeBow MBA Propelled a Major Career Move * Early-career success gave Julie Kimelman, BSBA marketing '17, MBA '20, the foundation to strive for something more. With more than five years of marketing experience between co-op and post-graduation roles, she sought to move from the agency side to the client side -specifically as a brand manager.   more
ICYMI: In Letter to SEC and CFTC, Fetterman Urges Private Credit Market Transparency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 ICYMI: In Letter to SEC and CFTC, Fetterman Urges Private Credit Market Transparency WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a July letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) urging them to begin enforcing an existing rule requiring greater disclosures in private credit markets. "The private  more
Improved thin film harnesses indoor light to power devices
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Improved thin film harnesses indoor light to power devices * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Remember the solar calculator from middle school math class that had a small solar cell at the top? The idea behind that technology is not a relic of the past, but the subject of continuous innovation. Today's indoor solar cells, known as photovoltaics, use new semiconductor materials, such as metal halide  more
Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams begins a new chapter at Penn State Dickinson Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams begins a new chapter at Penn State Dickinson Law * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Throughout her career, Penn State Dickinson Law Interim Dean Sarah J. Williams has approached new situations as opportunities. She embraced that mindset throughout two highly successful decades in private practice and public service, as well as during her tr  more
International Scholars to Gather at Moravian University for Inaugural Institute Conference
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * International Scholars to Gather at Moravian University for Inaugural Institute Conference September 14, 2026 When the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage hosts its inaugural conference this fall, it will build on decades of precedent and centuries of world-recognized Moravian history and culture. The conference is scheduled November 12-14 at Moravian University's Haupert Union Bu  more
K&L Gates Advises MediaTek on US$3.9 Billion Convertible Bond Offering
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises MediaTek on US$3.9 Billion Convertible Bond Offering Global law firm K&L Gates advised MediaTek Inc., a Taiwan-based semiconductor company, on its US$3.9 billion convertible bond offering, including a US$3.5 billion investment by NVIDIA. The convertible bonds are listed on the Singapore Exchange for trading. The transaction is reported to be the largest convertible bond offe  more
K&L Gates Expands Corporate and Intellectual Property Capabilities With Six-Partner Team Across California and Texas
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Expands Corporate and Intellectual Property Capabilities With Six-Partner Team Across California and Texas Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has strengthened its Corporate, Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Labor and Employment practices with the addition of a six-partner team in its San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Houston offices. The lawyers enhance the firm's corporate, capital ma  more
Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from   more
Latham and Watkins Adds Experienced Partner to Highly Regarded Fund Finance Practice
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham Adds Experienced Partner to Highly Regarded Fund Finance Practice Ryan Plasky advises sponsors, asset managers, financial institutions, investment managers, and funds on complex fund finance and related asset-based financing transactions. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan Plasky has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Banking & Private Credit   more
Lights. Camera. Startup!
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Lights. Camera. Startup! * When Shane August '28 first launched Always August Productions, he wasn't simply looking to start a business; he was pursuing a passion for helping organizations tell their stories through innovative production solutions. Today, that passion has grown into a thriving venture that serves clients throughout the region, and Shane is taking the next steps in his entrepreneur  more
Marywood Expands Student Care through New Collaboration with UPMC Workpartners
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Expands Student Care through New Collaboration with UPMC Workpartners * Marywood University formally unveiled a new partnership with UPMC Workpartners(r) during a campus ceremony held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, immediately following the University's Opening Picnic. The event, hosted in the Loughran Hall lobby, brought together representatives from Marywood and UPMC Workpartners(r) to celeb  more
Marywood University and Pennsylvania State Police Academy Partnership Celebrate Milestone of First Graduate
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University and Pennsylvania State Police Academy Partnership Celebrate Milestone of First Graduate * Marywood University celebrated a significant milestone as Pennsylvania State Trooper David Kuzmick became the first student to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice through the Marywood-Pennsylvania State Police Academy Partnership. The ceremony took place at Noon at the Pacer Statue   more
Materials science professor receives international research honor
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Materials science professor receives international research honor * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tarasankar DebRoy, professor of materials science and engineering in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS), received the 2026 Joining and Welding Science Award from the Joining and Welding Research Institute of Osaka University. He will be honored with an award ceremony and invi  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D  more
Mich. Democratic Party - Bridge Michigan: Mike Rogers' "Shop Class" Pledge Is Bogus - And He Voted for Their Decline
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 12, 2026 Bridge Michigan: Mike Rogers' "Shop Class" Pledge Is Bogus - And He Voted for Their Decline Rogers championed the very legislation that helped accelerate the decline of shop class in Michigan schools LANSING - Mike Rogers has repeatedly claimed to Michiganders on the campaign trail, in media interviews, and in political advertisements that, if elected, he would "put a sh  more
Mike Watkins named 2026 Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mike Watkins named 2026 Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Department of Animal Science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has named Mike Watkins, vice president of live operations for Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, to receive its 2026 Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus Award. Watkins, who earned a bachelor's degree in poultry   more
More Than 90% of Adults With Down Syndrome Will Develop Alzheimer's Disease. A Pitt Researcher is Working to Change That.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * More than 90% of Adults with Down Syndrome Will Develop Alzheimer's Disease. A Pitt Researcher is Working to Change That. By Shannon Turgeon Scientists have made major strides in Down syndrome research over the past several decades: In the early 1950s, the life expectancy of a person born with Down syndrome was around 15 years old, as compared to nearly 60 years old today.   more
Morgan Lewis Associate Marlie Blaise Honored Among New Jersey's 2026 New Leaders of the Bar
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Associate Marlie Blaise Honored Among New Jersey's 2026 New Leaders of the Bar PRINCETON, September 14, 2026: Associate Marlie Blaise has been named winner of the New Leaders of the Bar - Employment award as part of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, which celebrate lawyers who have made an impact on New Jersey's legal community and beyond. The New Leaders of the Bar categor  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would   more
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Healthcare Access
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Healthcare Access * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Suzie Foley compared the start of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics to Hamilton's 'In the Room Where It Happened.' "There was a handful of people sitting around a hotel saying there's got to be a way that we can work together to fix this," sa  more
Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. Estevez-Ordonez is the as  more
New Name, Same Services Provided by Student Academic & Accessibility Resources
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * New Name, Same Services Provided by Student Academic & Accessibility Resources * Academic coaching, peer tutoring, writing consultations, and disability support services are vital resources that Arcadia students have come to know and rely on. Beginning this fall, students will receive those resources-and more-from Student Academic & Accessibility Resources (StAAR). Formerly the Office of Academic Develo  more
New Report Finds Grid Bottlenecks are Costing Pennsylvania Utility Customers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Grid Bottlenecks are Costing Pennsylvania Utility Customers Reforming advanced energy siting could unlock 8-12GW of new clean energy saving Pennsylvania households $225 per year. - HARRISBURG, PA - A new report finds that Pennsylvania can lower electricity costs by making it easier and faster to build advanced energy and battery storage projects. Reforming  more
Noted Visual Artist Returns to Arcadia University for Second Artist Residency
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Noted Visual Artist Returns to Arcadia University for Second Artist Residency * (Sept. 4, 2026) GLENSIDE, Pa. -Arcadia University welcomes internationally recognized visual artist Polly Apfelbaum back to campus for her second artist residency, continuing a creative partnership that has connected Apfelbaum with Arcadia students, faculty, and the University's arts community for several years. The residency  more
On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob  more
Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of New Innovate in PA 2.0 Program During Opening of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' Headquarters in Montgomery County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of New Innovate in PA 2.0 Program During Opening of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' Headquarters in Montgomery County September 14, 2026 In the 2026-27 budget, Governor Josh Shapiro secured $125 million to invest in Pennsylvania's innovation economy -- creating the new Innovate in PA 2.0 program to fo  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Strengthening PA's Power Grid
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening PA's Power Grid Posted on September 14, 2026 HARRISBURG - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman offered the following statement regarding the Public Utility Commission's release of the Synapse Energy Economics' analysis on electric reliability. "Pennsylvania has been a powerhouse and leader in energy advancement for decades, and the growing problem of electricity rel  more
Penn State Extension field survey workshop to help build conservation skills
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Extension field survey workshop to help build conservation skills * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Those interested in building practical field survey skills can attend an upcoming hands-on workshop from the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training, administered by Penn State Extension. The "Field Survey for Conservation Practices" workshop will occur from 8:30 a.m. t  more
Point Park University's Jennifer Schaupp Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University's Jennifer Schaupp Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster Monday, September 14, 2026 Jennifer Schaupp, Ph.D., a part-time professor at Point Park University, has been selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a three-year term. The Roster is a U.S. Department of State program that connects American academics and professionals with institutions worldwide. At Point   more
Pope Leo XIV to Confer First-Ever Sustainability Medal in His Name at the 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Pope Leo XIV to Confer First-Ever Sustainability Medal in His Name at the 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference * Rome, Italy (Sept. 14, 2026) -Villanova University today announced Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as the inaugural laureate of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a newly established distinction recognizing outstanding leadership at the intersection of s  more
Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Professor's acclaimed documentary set to screen at festivals around the world * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - "To Kill a Nazi," a Penn State professor's critically acclaimed documentary, will screen as an official selection this fall at a dozen film festivals as far away as Australia and as close as New York. Among other showings, this documentary feature about a French businessman named Miche  more
Reed Smith advises Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III on Business Combination with Ursa Major Technologies
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III on Business Combination with Ursa Major Technologies * Global law firm Reed Smith represented Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company led and backed by the management team of Inflection Point Asset Management, to be renamed Inflection Point Mach X Bleichroeder Corp., in its defin  more
Reed Smith advises SIM IP in connection with $100 million financing
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises SIM IP in connection with $100 million financing * Global law firm Reed Smith advised SIM IP, a Miami and Paris-based firm focused on intellectual property-based financing, investment, and capitalization, in connection with a $100 million insurance-backed debt financing. The financing consisted of a $75 million initial term loan facility and a $2  more
Rep. Deluzio, Co-signers Issue Letter to ICE Acting Director Venturella
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with co-signers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th St. SW Washington D.C. 20536 Dear Acting Director Venturella: We write today to raise concern about the lack of data transparency in Immigration and Customs Enfo  more
Rep. Evans, SEPTA Announce $80 Million Federal Grant for Trolley Station ADA Improvements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Evans, SEPTA Announce $80 Million Federal Grant for Trolley Station ADA Improvements * PHILADELPHIA (September 14, 2026) - Today, U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced that SEPTA has been awarded $80 million in federal All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) funding to make three stations in the Center City Trolley T  more
Rick Horvath Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Rick Horvath Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel * Rick Horvath, a corporate partner based in the firm's San Francisco office, has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel (ACGC), a professional, educational, and honorary association of lawyers widely recognized for theirachievements in the field of corporate g  more
Scanlon and Congressional Colleagues Host Hearing on Protecting American Democracy and the Right to Vote at Widener University
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon and Congressional Colleagues Host Hearing on Protecting American Democracy and the Right to Vote at Widener University * Chester, PA - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), Committee on House Administration, today hosted a shadow hearing with Reps. Norma Torres (CA-35), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) featuring presentat  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Sept. 17 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit * Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama * D. Adam Candeub, to be an Assistant Attorney General * John Peter Cronan, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission *   more
SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN PRESS HHS ON CANCELED HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN PRESS HHS ON CANCELED HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS Pennsylvania senators seek answers on AHRQ grant cancellations affecting researchers at CHOP and the University of Pittsburgh WASHINGTON -- Recently, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Rober  more
Sens. Wyden, Warren Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Dea  more
SFU Nursing Students Mark Milestone with White Coat Ceremony
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * SFU Nursing Students Mark Milestone with White Coat Ceremony * Saint Francis University welcomed 36 nursing students into the clinical phase of their education during the University's Nursing White Coat Ceremony on Monday, September 7, 2026. The ceremony marked an important milestone for the students as they received their white coats and prepared to begin applying their classroom knowledge in clin  more
Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more
Statement from Attorney General Dan Rayfield on the Supreme Court's Rejection of Trump's Election Scheme
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Attorney General Dan Rayfield on the Supreme Court's Rejection of Trump's Election Scheme * Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's push to put new restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterms. The Court kept in place a lower court's ruling that blocked a U.S. Postal Serv  more
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more
Three Navy Warships Carry 9/11 Legacy Sharing One Enduring Mission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Three Navy Warships Carry 9/11 Legacy Sharing One Enduring Mission * Across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, three U.S. Navy warships carry an enduring physical and symbolic connection to Sept. 11, 2001. The amphibious transport dock ships USS New York, USS Arlington and USS Somerset were commissioned to honor the victims, first responders and service members of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Today, all three o  more
Trauma and Care: Sarah Laite on Coming Full Circle at Carlow
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Carlow University posted the following news: * * * Trauma and Care: Sarah Laite on Coming Full Circle at Carlow * Sarah Laite still remembers the woman at orientation who stood speaking to a room of incoming Carlow graduate students, telling them, through visible grief, that someone she loved had passed away that morning. She gave her welcome remarks anyway. She didn't hide what had happened. She named it, held it, and kept going. "There was something   more
Two copies, many stories
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Two copies, many stories * Rare German-language printing of Declaration of Independence inspired SDSU School of American and Global Studies' signature America 250 event As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, South Dakota State University's School of American and Global Studies will host a two-day public event built around a single printed sheet tha  more
TXST earns Campus Nature Rx Academy certification
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST earns Campus Nature Rx Academy certification * The TXST team built evidence-based, equitable and accessible Nature Rx initiatives designed to improve mental health and overall well-being through nature engagement. September 14, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Texas State University is one of four universities to earn Campus Nature Rx Academy Certification after completing the Campus Nature Rx Network's (CNRx)   more
UC Researchers Seek to Combat Youth Weight Gain From Bipolar Medication
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu September 14, 2026 Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Most Americans Know How to Control Mosquitoes - Many Unsure How to Use Insect Repellent
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * 14 Sep 2026 Most Americans Know How to Control Mosquitoes; Many Unsure How to Use Insect Repellent Most people know the best defense against West Nile virus and dengue fever is preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes around the home, but far fewer know how to correctly apply or choose insect repellent, an Annenberg survey finds. - More than  more
Ursinus Welcomes Second-Highest Transfer Class in College History
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus Welcomes Second-Highest Transfer Class in College History * Ursinus College welcomed 42 transfer students to campus this fall, marking the second-highest transfer enrollment in the college's history-surpassed only by fall 2024, when Ursinus welcomed 64 students through its teach-out partnership with Cabrini University. The strong transfer enrollment reflects growing interest in an Ursinus educat  more
Watch Workday for important salary messages
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Watch Workday for important salary messages * The below message was sent to staff on September 14, 2026. Dear Staff Colleagues, As follow-up to our June 17 and August 27 messages, the timing of annual salary increases is transitioning this month from anniversary-based to a common (focal) date and some staff may also receive salary adjustments and title changes as part of the Segal compensation study. So  more
Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) models prioritize starkly different attributes than humans when making high-stakes decisions, and they don't express indecision like humans do, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers, raising questions about the role of AI in decision support   more
Winners Announced for 2026 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Winners Announced for 2026 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition Seven finalists pitched their ventures live at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the first time the competition has returned to campus since the COVID-19 pandemic. - PHILADELPHIA, September 14, 2026--Metaschool AI captured the $40,000 Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation Gr  more
Zoellner Arts Center Leads Kennedy Center Art Education Program in Pennsylvania
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Sept. 14 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Zoellner Arts Center Leads Kennedy Center Art Education Program in Pennsylvania * In 2017, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts chose Bethlehem as the 24th site-and the first in Pennsylvania-for its Ensuring the Arts for Any Given Child program. The primary goal of the program is to assist communities in developing and implementing a plan for expanded arts education in their schools, ensuring  more