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AACR Releases Annual Cancer Progress Report Highlighting Promising Advances for Patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] (TNSrpt) -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Releases Annual Cancer Progress Report Highlighting Promising Advances for Patients * #FDA approved 11 new cancer drugs during the 12 months covered by the report, but continued progress will require sustained federal investment in cancer research PHILADELPHIA - Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the   more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Wired Minds: Neural Interfaces, Platform Power, and Control Over Neural Data," is forthcoming in the Michigan Technology Law Review, with publication expected i  more
At EEI and Axios Event, Energy Leaders Discuss How to Protect Customers and Meet Growing Electricity Demand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * At EEI and Axios Event, Energy Leaders Discuss How to Protect Customers and Meet Growing Electricity Demand * WASHINGTON (September 16, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and Axios yesterday convened industry leaders, lawmakers, and regulators for Electricity in Transition: Current Challenges, Future Power. The event explored the policy solutions and infrastructure invest  more
Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day
ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day * Benedictine College hosted two moving ceremonies back-to-back in mid-September, remembering the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and first responders on September 11 and honoring military personnel past and present during its "Stars and Stripes" Celebration on September 12. 9/11 Remembrance On Friday, Benedictine College President Ste  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Poll - Americans' Trust in MMR Vaccine Fades
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.: * * * New Poll: Americans' Trust in MMR Vaccine Fades Americans' trust in the MMR vaccine has declined in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found -- despite highly pub  more
Clarion celebrates new student center
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Clarion celebrates new student center * PennWest Clarion officially celebrated the opening of its new student center at Suites on Main South with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 16. Interim President Dr. James Fisher joined students, faculty, staff, university leaders and community members to mark the opening of the center, which brings dining, student organizations, services, the campus bookstore and  more
Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Roberta Mendonca De Carvalho, teaching associate professor in the urban studies program at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver a talk titled "500 Cities in 50 Years: Fragmentation and Urban Expansion in the Amazon" at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park  more
Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.2026 Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Bill Would Expand Federal Funding Opportunities for the Great Lakes Commission Which Leads Regional Efforts to Protect Our Great Lakes and Vital Water Resources WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Pet  more
Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote for the Russian and Iran Sanctions Act: "For four-and-a-half years, I have stood with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty against Russia's i  more
Deluzio Calls for House Republicans to Keep Congress in Washington, D.C. to Regulate AI Superintelligence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Calls for House Republicans to Keep Congress in Washington, D.C. to Regulate AI Superintelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined more than 100 members of Congress in calling for Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to keep the U.S. House of Representatives in session and working at the nation's Capitol until Congress advances a bill with si  more
Duane Morris Welcomes Antitrust Trial Partner Jordy Hur in Washington, D.C.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Welcomes Antitrust Trial Partner Jordy Hur in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026-Jordy Hur has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm's Trial Practice Group in its Washington, D.C., office. "Our Trial Practice Group continues to deliver outstanding performance in a high-demand environment. Notably, we've had terrific   more
Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight has bolstered its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Fatima Abbas, longstanding director of the Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the U.S. Department of   more
Federal Register: Commerce Dept. Expands Foreign-Trade Zone Service Area in Southern Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Approval of Reorganization (Expansion of Service Area); Foreign-Trade Zone 147, Berks County, Pennsylvania Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Act provides for ". .  more
Federal Register: EPA Proposes Partial Approval of Indiana Coal Ash Permit Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), EPA has preliminarily determined that Indiana's CCR permit program meets the standard for partial approval under RCRA. If approved, Indiana's CCR permit  more
Federal Register: FTC Issues Receipt of Petition, Request for Comment on Rulemaking of Robert Michael Vanleeuwen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Petition for Rulemaking of Robert Michael Vanleeuwen Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission received a petition for rulemaking from Robert Michael Vanleeuwen and has published that petition online at https://www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of  more
Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fifteen Penn State alumni will be honored for their exceptional leadership and professional accomplishments as 2026 Alumni Fellows, the highest honor bestowed by the Penn State Alumni Association. Established in 1973, the award celebrates alumni who have achieved exceptional leadership and distinction in their profe  more
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments on Sept. 16, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.16.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Patrick Brown, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Brown has been Assistant Deputy Director of Administration and Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Californi  more
Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Graduate students invited to participate in Three Minute Thesis competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's annual regional Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT), hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, is now accepting graduate student competitor and judge registrations. In its fourth year at Penn State, 3MT allows graduate students to impr  more
House Agriculture Chairman Thompson Issues Statement on Advancement of Farm Bill From Senate Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Thompson Statement on Advancement of Farm Bill from Senate Agriculture Committee Washington, September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee. The legislation complements the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,  more
House Agriculture Chairman Thompson, House Financial Services Chairman Hill Issue Statement on Senate Vote Against Advancing CLARITY Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Thompson, Hill Statement on Senate Vote Against Advancing CLARITY Act Washington, September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the CLARITY Act did not receive the proced  more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on September 2026 Fed Interest Rate Hike
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on September 2026 Fed Interest Rate Hike September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25-basis-point interest rate increase: "Today's rate hike is further pr  more
In Meeting With Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Fetterman Celebrates With Leaders on Recent Funding Win, Priorities Moving Forward
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 In Meeting with Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Fetterman Celebrates with Leaders on Recent Funding Win, Priorities Moving Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with officials from Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) to congratulate the agency on their recent $82 million federal grant award and to discuss their plans for replacing aging l  more
IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Looking for Logo Design
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Looking for Logo Design * The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is looking for a new logo and invites submissions from students and community members. The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative is a cross-disciplinary resource at IUP dedicated to the study of myth in a myriad of forms-literary, visual, musical, and perform  more
Jeannie M. Kenmotsu appointed curator of Asian art at Harvard Art Museums
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Jeannie M. Kenmotsu appointed curator of Asian art at Harvard Art Museums * Jeannie M. Kenmotsu, a curator and scholar of Japanese art, has been appointed the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Curator of Asian Art at the Harvard Art Museums. She will begin her role in mid December. Kenmotsu currently serves as the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Asian Art at the Portland Art Museum, where she has been a   more
Kelly-backed "Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act" passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to full U.S. House vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly-backed "Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act" passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to full U.S. House vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Ways & Means Committee passed the bipartisan H.R. 10357, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, legislation co-led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Tax Subcommittee, which provides a comprehensive framework for the tax treatment o  more
La Roche University Named a Best Mid-Atlantic College by The Princeton Review for 2027
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Named a Best Mid-Atlantic College by The Princeton Review for 2027 * PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 - La Roche University once again has been named one of the best colleges in the Mid-Atlantic by The Princeton Review, earning a place on the education services company's 2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region list. La Roche is one of 98 colleges selected for The Princeton Review's   more
Lebanon Valley College: Why Adult Friendships Take More Work--and Why They Matter
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Why Adult Friendships Take More Work--and Why They Matter Sep 16, 2026 Insights by Cynthia Vejar, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lebanon Valley College Key Takeaways * Making friends as an adult often takes more effort and intentionality than it did during childhood and adolescence. * Life transitions such as moving, parenthood, retirement, divorce, and grief can disrupt   more
Lycoming College receives $400,000 in state funding to complete baseball stadium
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College receives $400,000 in state funding to complete baseball stadium * Lycoming College has been awarded $400,000 in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority's (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. The Economic and Community Growth Corporation of Lycoming County facilitated the award on behalf of the College. The funds will complete construction of Lycoming's b  more
Marywood University's Center for Law, Justice & Policy Hosting Speaker Series The Courts and Our Community
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University's Center for Law, Justice & Policy Hosting Speaker Series The Courts and Our Community * Marywood University's Center for Law, Justice and Policy is hosting a Policy Perspectives speaker series, "The Courts and Our Community." The lectures in the series are being offered during the fall semester on several Tuesdays at Noon at the Swartz Center on Marywood's campus. These events are fr  more
MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers * Funding is part of more than $30 million NIST is investing in Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico AUBURN, MA. -September 16, 2026 -The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) has been awarded $2,95  more
Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -If there's one thing a career in meteorology and atmospheric science taught Penn State alumna Cheryl Nelson, it's that things can change in the blink of an eye. She graduated in 2002 and since then has been navigating through storms and sunny days in a career that's shifted more than a Centr  more
Misericordia University Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * Campus Community and Local First Responders Unite to Honor the Lives and Sacrifices of September 11, 2001 DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University students, faculty, staff and local first responders gathered at Mangelsdorf Field on Friday, Sept. 11, for a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honoring the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,   more
Morgan Lewis Advises Lindblad Expeditions in Acquisition of Majority Stake in White Desert and Echo Charlie
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Lindblad Expeditions in Acquisition of Majority Stake in White Desert and Echo Charlie LONDON, September 16, 2026: Morgan Lewis advised Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. in its acquisition of a 60% stake in White Desert, a luxury Antarctic travel company, and Echo Charlie, an aviation adventure travel company. Lindblad Expeditions acquired the majority stake for a  more
MUSOA Faculty and Students Awarded Graham Foundation Grant for Anthracite Journal
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * MUSOA Faculty and Students Awarded Graham Foundation Grant for Anthracite Journal * Faculty and students from the Marywood University School of Architecture (MUSOA) have been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to support the inaugural issue of Anthracite Journal, a new student-led architectural publication. Developed by MUSOA faculty Christopher Loofs and Gu  more
NTSB Recommends Fully Electronic Tolling After Deadly Ohio Toll Plaza Crash
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * NTSB Recommends Fully Electronic Tolling After Deadly Ohio Toll Plaza Crash WASHINGTON (September 16, 2026) - The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday that a 2024 crash at a toll plaza on Interstate 80 near Swanton, Ohio, could have been avoided if the turnpike used fully electronic tolling and provided clearer information about toll payment options. The crash occurred on   more
Pa. State Sens. Gebhard, Phillips-Hill Join Treasurer Stacy Garrity to Highlight Efforts to Stop Government Waste
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Gebhard, Phillips-Hill Join Treasurer Stacy Garrity to Highlight Efforts to Stop Government Waste Posted on September 16, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) joined Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today to highlight efforts to safeguard taxpayers' hard-earned money by addressing waste and further mitigating improper payments made b  more
Penn State Supplier Showcase to be held in September
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Supplier Showcase to be held in September * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Supplier Showcase will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. "The Supplier Showcase provides an opportunity for our campus stakeholders to interact with our current contract suppliers, to learn about available products and services, and make conn  more
Penn State University Police warning football fans about ticket scams
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State University Police warning football fans about ticket scams * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) is alerting all Nittany Lion football fans to the rise in online ticket scams. Most of these scams are carried out through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and GroupMe. Offenders typically create fake accounts to advertise   more
Penn State will honor POW/MIA heroes Sept. 18 with vigil and 21-gun salute
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State will honor POW/MIA heroes Sept. 18 with vigil and 21-gun salute * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will hold its annual Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Vigil at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, to honor military service members who never returned home. This event, held on POW/MIA Recognition Day, is organized by the Penn State Air Force ROTC and has been a tradition spa  more
Pitt Public Health Alumnus and Guinness World Record Holder Francis Maxin Returns to Campus
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health alumnus and Guinness World Record holder Francis Maxin returns to campus September 16, 2026 Alumnus Francis Maxin (MPH, EPI '75), recent Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a male science instructor, returned to Pitt Public Health on Sept. 9 with his daughter, Amy Maxin (MPIA '90), and granddaughter, Jennifer Lang Falgione (MPH, EPI  more
Professor Boucher Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article in The Physics Teacher
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Professor Boucher Publishes Peer-Reviewed Article in The Physics Teacher * Marywood University Professor Boucher has published a peer-reviewed article in The Physics Teacher, a leading journal dedicated to physics education. The article, "Using the Falstad Online Simulator to Help Teach the Kinetic Theory of Gases," provides a practical guide for physics instructors interested in using freely available   more
Professor Gopal Balachandran pens moving 9/11 essay
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Gopal Balachandran pens moving 9/11 essay * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Gopal Balachandran wrote an essay about his 9/11 experience that was published as part of a collection gathered for the recent event "September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community," which was sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law's Institute for Race a  more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia delivers impactful address at 9/11 event
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia delivers impactful address at 9/11 event * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 11, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia served as the chief guest at "September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community," an event sponsored by Roger Williams University School of Law's Institute for Race and the Law, The Boston Bar Association, a  more
Recycled concrete aggregate may help treat acid mine drainage
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Recycled concrete aggregate may help treat acid mine drainage * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A study led by Penn State researchers suggests that recycled concrete aggregate and an iron-rich byproduct of steel production could help treat acid mine drainage, the toxic runoff that pollutes thousands of miles of streams in Pennsylvania and other coal-mining regions. The research, published in Min  more
Reed Smith advises Nayax on $350 million acquisition of IPS Group
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Nayax on $350 million acquisition of IPS Group * Global law firm Reed Smith represented Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement, payments, and loyalty platform, in its definitive agreement to acquire IPS Group, Inc. from Windjammer Capital Investors in a $350 million all-cash transaction. IPS is a payment-enabled smart parking technology provide  more
Reps. Houlahan, Goodlander, Whitesides, Ryan Introduce Protect Our Polls Act, Blocking Armed Federal Agents at Polls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Goodlander, Whitesides, Ryan Introduce Protect Our Polls Act, Blocking Armed Federal Agents at Polls * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, a bill to prevent armed federal agents from being deployed to polling places without Congres  more
Researchers challenge NIH screening of grants for disfavored viewpoints
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * Researchers challenge NIH screening of grants for disfavored viewpoints * Class action lawsuit seeks to stop censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research SAN FRANCISCO -Today, researchers filed a class action lawsuit challenging the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) policy of blocking grants in order to censor views it disagrees with,   more
See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * See something, say something: Prepare now to help keep Penn State campuses safe * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With September marking National Preparedness Month and Sept. 25 designated as national "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day, Penn State University Police and Public Safety is reminding all students, faculty, staff and visitors of the steps they can take to help keep them  more
Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Seven students earn University nominations for competitive UK scholarships * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Seven Penn State students were nominated for the 2027 Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships, among the most prestigious and competitive awards available to U.S. students. The Rhodes Scholarship supports students in pursuing graduate study at the University of Oxford. As one of the o  more
SIA Director Mitchell P. Smith publishes new book, 'The Great Perceptual Divide'
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * SIA Director Mitchell P. Smith publishes new book, 'The Great Perceptual Divide' * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State School of International Affairs Director Mitchell P. Smith recently published his new book, The Great Perceptual Divide: Identity and Democracy in the U.S. and Britain. The book examines the role of identity in fostering deep perceptual divides in both Amer  more
Smucker Backs Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Backs Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Energy Costs * WASHINGTON-Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, H.R. 9340, legislation to protect families and small businesses from being forced to shoulder the infrastructure costs created by new data center development. The legislation was adopted by a bipartisan vote of 417-3. "Ameri  more
Smucker Statement on Federal Reserve's Decision to Raise Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Statement on Federal Reserve's Decision to Raise Interest Rates * WASHINGTON \- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise interest rates by one quarter point: "Chairman Warsh recently noted the strength and resilience of the American economy while acknowledging tha  more
Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution * Bipedalism, or walking on two legs, is one of the key features that distinguishes humans from other apes. But when and why our ancestors transitioned from a life often spent in trees to a life spent almost exclusively on the ground remains a subject of debate. New evidence from fossils rep  more
SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Banjamin Burke '27
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Banjamin Burke '27 * Benjamin Burke, a senior music education and trombone performance double major from Pittsburgh, was one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Ben conducted his research, "Participant Perceptions of Musical Benefits Derived from Exploring Pre-Modern Instruments in Lesson Contexts," with his faculty partn  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Norton College of Medicine Welcomes Alumni for 2026 Medical Reunion
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Norton College of Medicine welcomes alumni for 2026 Medical Reunion Upstate Medical University's Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine will welcome nearly 300 alumni and guests to campus for its 2026 Medical Reunion Sept. 18 and 19. Alumni from the classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991,  more
Syracuse University: Eric Alderman Named LaunchPad Faculty Entrepreneur in Residence
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Eric Alderman Named LaunchPad Faculty Entrepreneur in Residence Alderman L'75 will provide students with practical guidance as they navigate the entrepreneurial process. Cristina Hatem Sept. 16, 2026 The LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries has announced Eric Alderman L'75 as its latest Faculty Entrepreneur in Residence for the 2026-2027 academic year. Alderman attended the Wharton School at the Univ  more
Temple leads the way toward a more accessible theater experience
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple leads the way toward a more accessible theater experience * With WatchWord Live, Temple becomes one of the first universities in the world to offer innovative captioning technology designed to give deaf and hard-of-hearing theatergoers greater freedom in how they experience live performances. Temple is one of the first universities to install WatchWord Live, a captioning technology that lets de  more
Temple Professor Lauren Alloy wins 2027 APS Mentor Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple Professor Lauren Alloy wins 2027 APS Mentor Award * The Association for Psychological Science (APS) recognizes Alloy for shaping the future directions of science by fostering students and colleagues' careers. Lauren Alloy, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, has been recognized with the 2027 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Mentor Award. An internationally ac  more
The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter
WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter * Every month during the academic year, we will spotlight a different member of the WP faculty or staff who plays a powerful role in student success. Name: Andy Gladfelter Title: Associate Professor and Department Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Years at WP: 10 Tell us about yourself: I am a first-generation college graduat  more
Thiel College Constitution Day program to feature retired judge, Greenville attorney
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College Constitution Day program to feature retired judge, Greenville attorney * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will mark Constitution Day with a public town hall featuring retired Mercer County President Judge Daniel P. Wallace, J.D. and Greenville attorney Jason R. Dibble, J.D. at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in Stamm Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center. Wallace and Dibble will disc  more
Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24 * Here's a look at some of the cultural events -both in-person and virtual -open to the University and local community: #Performances Centre Stage Sneak Preview - 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 17, Theatre Building, University Park campus. The Penn State Centre Stage Sneak Preview event will offer audiences an exclusive look at the productions, artists an  more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.), Michael Rulli (R-Ohio), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Dave Taylor (R-Ohio), Troy Carter (D-La.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), August Pfluger (R-Texas), Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.), Jill Tokuda   more
Trial law expert answers questions about the Lindsay Clancy mistrial
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Trial law expert answers questions about the Lindsay Clancy mistrial * Marian Braccia, director of Temple Law's LLM in trial advocacy program, discusses jury deadlock, the relationship between insanity and criminal responsibility in the Clancy case, and the legal questions that remain following the mistrial. Marian Braccia is a former Philadelphia assistant district attorney with more than a decade of  more
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Investigation Report on 2025 Explosion and Fire at Shell Polymers Monaca Facility in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Investigation Report on 2025 Explosion and Fire at Shell Polymers Monaca Facility in Pennsylvania Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released the agency's final report on its investigation into the major June 4, 2025, explosion and fire at the Shell Polymers Monaca (Shell) fac  more
Unisys Transfers Approximately $200 Million of Its U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Obligations to New York Life Through the Purchase of a Group Annuity Contract
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Transfers Approximately $200 Million of Its U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Obligations to New York Life Through the Purchase of a Group Annuity Contract Consistent with Unisys' capital structure and pension strategy, this agreement reduces pension liabilities and lowers the future cost of fully removing its U.S. pension obligations - BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 16, 2026 - Uni  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Jose-Alain Sahel Receives Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Jose-Alain Sahel Receives Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award Jose-Alain Sahel, Distinguished Professor, Eye and Ear Foundation Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh and director of the UPMC Vision Institute, received the prestigious Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award together with his colleague Botond Roska, of the  more
VICTORY: Federal court says ICE threatened critic by serving him with 'Warning Notice' over an email
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Federal court says ICE threatened critic by serving him with 'Warning Notice' over an email * WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2026 -A federal court on Tuesday ordered the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop violating the First Amendment by threatening a Rochester man over a January email in which he criticized the then  more
WPC and Partners to Improve Fish Habitat on South Branch French Creek in Erie County
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy posted the following news: * * * WPC and Partners to Improve Fish Habitat on South Branch French Creek in Erie County * Restoration work to occur September 14 to 30, weather permitting UNION CITY, PA - September 15, 2026 - Fish such as rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass and more in South Branch French Creek will have improved habitat, thanks to a current project of the Western Pennsylva  more