News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors
$3.8M NIH grant to explore regulators of cell fate
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$3.8M NIH grant to explore regulators of cell fate
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Although cells of early embryos are essentially identical, as the embryo develops, they can turn into nerve, muscle, skin or other types of cells depending on what genes are turned on and off. Proteins called transcription factors help control which genes are used by a cell. There are many types of these proteins,
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45th Newell Lecture Welcomes New Testament Scholar Lynn H. Cohick
ANDERSON, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Anderson University posted the following news:
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45th Newell Lecture Welcomes New Testament Scholar Lynn H. Cohick
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ANDERSON, Ind. -The 45th annual Newell Lecture in Biblical Studies will host Lynn H. Cohick on October 19, 2026, as she teaches on "Women in the Gospels: Proclaiming the Good News."
Cohick (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is a Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Houston Christian University. She also serves on the translation comm
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A little thank you can go a long way, new study finds
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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A little thank you can go a long way, new study finds
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Meghan Kane, assistant professor of management at the Fox School of Business, co-authored a new study that finds gratitude creates a ripple effect in the workplace and builds stronger coworker relationships.
For leaders wanting to build stronger teams, a new study suggests they should start with two simple words: "Thank you."
New research finds
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Anonymous alumnus gifts half a million dollars for state-of-the-art chemistry equipment in recognition of his outstanding education in the field
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Anonymous alumnus gifts half a million dollars for state-of-the-art chemistry equipment in recognition of his outstanding education in the field
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A new $500,000 gift will help Ursinus acquire new chemistry lab equipment, ensuring students have access to high-tech, modern resources as they engage in hands-on learning and research throughout their four years.
The generous gift, received from an anonymou
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Aramark Earns Recognition as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Earns Recognition as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia
September 23, 2026
Aramark has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer, earning a top ranking among workplaces across the Greater Philadelphia region. The recognition is based on employee feedback highlighting Aramark's culture, op
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Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
September 21, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. A
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers
Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases
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Auditor General DeFoor Says Audit Finds Weakness in PDA's Oversight of Elder Abuse Investigations; CAPE Monitoring Process Must Improve to Keep Older Pennsylvanians Safe
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Says Audit Finds Weakness in PDA's Oversight of Elder Abuse Investigations; CAPE Monitoring Process Must Improve to Keep Older Pennsylvanians Safe
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HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA), finding weaknesses in how it monitors elder abuse investigations perform
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Barbara Finlay, psychology professor emerita, dies at age 75
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Barbara Finlay, psychology professor emerita, dies at age 75
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Barbara Finlay, the W.R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology Emerita and an award-winning scholar who challenged traditional thinking regarding psychology and brain function, died Sept. 12. She was 75.
A member of the Cornell faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences since 1976, Finlay published widely in the field of neuroscience and was the winn
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Bethany College Names Evan Lewis Head Golf Coach
BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Bethany College issued the following news:
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Bethany College Names Evan Lewis Head Golf Coach
BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 23, 2026) - Bethany College Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller, MBA '23, has announced the appointment of Evan Lewis as the new head coach of the College's golf program.
Lewis takes over both the men's and women's golf teams after most recently serving as the assistant coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). He helped lead th
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Bringing a New Vision for Leadership to a Top Role in Healthcare
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Bringing a New Vision for Leadership to a Top Role in Healthcare
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Though his title is the same as when he entered the LeBow Executive DBA program, Michael Cogliano, DBA '26, knows he emerged from the program as a more impactful leader.
"The academic rigor of the program changes the way you think," he says. "It's data-driven, practical education that teaches the whole process
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Celebrity Series to take final bow after 59 seasons
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Celebrity Series to take final bow after 59 seasons
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#Season will close after April 2027 show
For 59 seasons, the Westminster College Celebrity Series has given audiences a reason to take their seats in Orr Auditorium-to hear a favorite artist, discover a new performer, laugh, applaud and share an evening of live entertainment.
After nearly six decades, the Celebrity Series-the longtime performi
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: CDC Officially Lists One Measles Death, as Agency Works to Create Standard Definition
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- 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 Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender:
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CDC Officially Lists One Measles Death, as Agency Works to Create Standard Definition
The CDC is working with state epidemiologists to create a standard definition for measles deaths. The agency launched
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: HHS to Investigate Health Risks of Wireless Radiation, Calls for Public Input
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- 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 Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender:
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HHS to Investigate Health Risks of Wireless Radiation, Calls for Public Input
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a formal inquiry into the potential health effects of wireless radiation from cell
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Dietary Interventions May Prevent Inflammatory Symptoms Associated with Hirschsprung Disease
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Dietary Interventions May Prevent Inflammatory Symptoms Associated with Hirschsprung Disease
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A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered for the first time that dietary interventions might prevent inflammatory symptoms associated with Hirsc
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College of Education names Elizabeth Prosek first director of Graduate Education
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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College of Education names Elizabeth Prosek first director of Graduate Education
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State College of Education has named Elizabeth Prosek as its inaugural director of Graduate Education.
Prosek, whose professional background is in clinical mental health counseling, has been a Penn State faculty member since 2019. She has served as empha
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Congressional Farm Visit in Lancaster County Highlights the Importance of Investing in Projects
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Congressional Farm Visit in Lancaster County Highlights the Importance of Investing in Projects
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Legislative visitors learn about sustainable agricultural practices on local farm
District staff from federal legislative offices joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on a Lancaster County farm this week to learn about conservation farming practices in Pennsylvania supported by federal invest
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Congressman Deluzio Celebrates Federal Funds for Next-Generation Cancer Treatment Research Based in O'Hara Township
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Deluzio Celebrates Federal Funds for Next-Generation Cancer Treatment Research Based in O'Hara Township
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CARNEGIE, PA -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a $306,756 grant to KaliVir Immunotherapeutics of O'Hara Township, PA for cancer treatment research. This federal funding is a Small Business Innova
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Congressman John Joyce Joins Grant Spellmeyer for New Capitol Connection Interview
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) posted the following news release:
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Congressman John Joyce Joins Grant Spellmeyer for New Capitol Connection Interview
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September 23, 2026-America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) released a new interview with Congressman John Joyce, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and a champion for expanding access to high-speed internet in rural comm
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information
September 23, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c
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Disability Employment: Providers Cited Challenges with State Coordination of Federal Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Disability Employment: Providers Cited Challenges with State Coordination of Federal Funds
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#Fast Facts
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities-such as Down syndrome-are less likely than those without disabilities to be employed. Federal programs fund services to help them get and keep jobs.
This Q&A looks at how some states administer these programs. We found:
Employm
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EEOC Sues MedStar Health, Inc. and MedStar Southern Maryland Health Center for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues MedStar Health, Inc. and MedStar Southern Maryland Health Center for Disability Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit says hospital refused to hire applicant with disability, denying disability-related accommodations
GREENBELT, Md. -MedStar Health, Inc., a healthcare network in Maryland, and member hospital MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, violated
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EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is adding 13 races to our legislative targets across our 2026 State Power Plan states. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on the 13 Democratic women putting the
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ESU's College of Business and Management Kick Off Fall 2026 Lecture Series
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
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ESU's College of Business and Management Kick Off Fall 2026 Lecture Series
East Stroudsburg University's College of Business and Management kicked off its annual Crayola Executive Lecture Series for the fall semester on September 17 with a presentation from Pete Ruggiero, CEO of Crayola. Ruggiero shared insights from his career, leadership experiences, and the lessons he has learne
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F&M Joins Project Pericles, Amplifying Community Partnerships in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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F&M Joins Project Pericles, Amplifying Community Partnerships in Lancaster
September 23, 2026
By Alicia Morrissey-Kinee
Franklin & Marshall has been selected to join Project Pericles, an honor that underscores the College's commitment to fostering meaningful impact in its home city of Lancaster.
Project Pericles is a national consortium of colleges and universities that places community-enga
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Fat in ice cream waste can be economically recycled, study suggests
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Fat in ice cream waste can be economically recycled, study suggests
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Millions of pounds of nutrient-rich ice cream go to waste each year, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, discarded after production. Nearly 5% of the raw materials used in ice cream production end up as waste -representing millions of dollars in lost product per year. This wast
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FBI Director Patel Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency:
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Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)--our current operations, the priorities driving them, and the threat landscape confronting the country. Each day, the men
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Federal Court OKs Lawsuit Over Coal Ash Pollution in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Basin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Federal Court OKs Lawsuit Over Coal Ash Pollution in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Basin
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HARRISBURG, Pa.-A federal court has denied a motion to dismiss the Center for Biological Diversity's lawsuit challenging two related companies' failure to control pollution risks from toxic coal ash at a power plant on the banks of the Susquehanna River in York Haven, Pennsylvania
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Application for Preauthorization and Claim for CERCLA Response Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection:
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Application for Preauthorization of CERCLA Response Action and Claim for CERCLA Response Action (EPA ICR Number 7808.06, OMB Control Number 2050-0106) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here.
This month,
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Food and Water Watch: Newly Released Shapiro Campaign Filings Reveal Significant Big Tech, Fossil Fuel Donations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Newly Released Shapiro Campaign Filings Reveal Significant Big Tech, Fossil Fuel Donations
$100k in donations associated with Anthropic were donated in the week leading up to Shapiro's data center executive order
Sep 23, 2026
The latest campaign finance report (https://www.campaignfinanceonline.pa.gov/pages/ShowReport.aspx?ReportID=444035&isStatement=0&is24Hour=False) for Governor Josh Shapiro
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Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The bacteria living on frogs' skin could serve a vital role in protecting the animal from a deadly fungal disease. A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists found that frogs' natural skin bacteria can help them fight disease and improve their chances of survival.
The study, recently publ
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GAO Makes Appointments to PCORI Governing Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release:
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GAO Makes Appointments to PCORI Governing Board
WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2026) -- Orice Williams Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of three new members to the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Brown also reappointed four members.
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Gerth named first director of Ursinus's Center for Humanities in Action
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Gerth named first director of Ursinus's Center for Humanities in Action
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Sarah Gerth, Ed.D., has joined Ursinus College as director of the Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA), stepping into the role as the APEX innovation hub enters its first full year of programming.
The grant-funded center brings together several of the college's existing humanities-focused initiatives -including the Justice and
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Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Sep 23, 2026
PARAMUS, NJ -- Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined students, faculty, families, and community leaders at Bergen Community College to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
"New Jersey's Hispanic and Latino community is central to who we are -- our small businesses, our schools, our hospitals, and our
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Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Issues Executive Order on Data Centers
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New Framework and Agency Taskforce are a Step in the Right Direction for Data Center Threats and Transparency in Maryland
Today, Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order to clarify oversight requirements and increase public transparency on all new data center proposals in Maryland. The announcement outlined a new framework that s
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Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS
Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
Who May Apply: Municipality, council of governments, business/non-profit, economic development organization, public transportation agency, port or rail/freight entity
Use: T
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Highmark and Rothman Orthopaedics reach agreement to maintain in-network access for patients and members
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark and Rothman Orthopaedics reach agreement to maintain in-network access for patients and members
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PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2026) -Rothman Orthopaedics and Highmark have reached an agreement that ensures Rothman will remain in network with Highmark Blue Shield and Federal Employee Program (FEP) plans. The agreement follows productive discus
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ICYMI: Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Grand Opening of Uptown Flats, Bringing 34 New Affordable Homes to Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Grand Opening of Uptown Flats, Bringing 34 New Affordable Homes to Pittsburgh
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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 -Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Bethlehem Haven, ACTION-Housing, Pittsburgh Mercy, local elected officials, housing advocates, community partners, and residents to celebrate the grand opening of Uptown Flats, a new 34-unit af
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Inaugural Research Ethics Conference celebrates a successful first year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Inaugural Research Ethics Conference celebrates a successful first year
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's inaugural Research Ethics Conference brought together researchers, educators, staff, students and partners for a full day of discussion about the responsible conduct of research and the ethical challenges shaping today's research environment. The event took place on Sept. 10 at Un
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Indiana University to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from the Gingrich site in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University intends to repatriate human remains representing one individual to 1 of 16 Native American tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The remains, with no associated funerary objects, are recorded as coming from the Gingrich site in Pennsylvania. The collection was sent to an Indiana University anthropology faculty member by John Witthorft, with a note indicating the individual was to b
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La Roche University Receives Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Student Success and Career Readiness
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- La Roche University posted the following news release:
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La Roche University Receives Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Student Success and Career Readiness
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2026 - La Roche University has received a federal Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program grant to support Redhawk RISE: Retention through Innovation, Support, and Engagement, an initiative with a total five-year budget of nearly $3 million to stre
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Lafayette's Climate Action Plan 3.0 Charts Path for Future
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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September 22, 2026
Lafayette's Climate Action Plan 3.0 charts path for future
Board of Trustees approved new Climate Action Plan in May; campuswide celebration set for Sept. 23
By Kelly Huth
Lafayette's mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 is coming into view thanks to an approved update of Lafayette's Climate Action Plan (CAP) with specific strategies to guide the College to its goal.
The Board
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Lawmakers examine benefits of additional school funding
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Lawmakers examine benefits of additional school funding
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Policy Committee roundtable, tour focus on Morrisville needs, outcomes
MORRISVILLE, Sept. 22 - When Pennsylvania invests in public schools that have been underfunded for years, students and communities see the difference.
Almost a year ago, Morrisville school officials warned it could face a mid-year closure if the state b
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Lebanon Valley College: New Beginnings Bring Nerves--and That Can Be a Good Thing
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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New Beginnings Bring Nerves--and That Can Be a Good Thing
Sep 23, 2026
Insights by Kathy Richardson, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lebanon Valley College
Key Takeaways
* Feeling nervous before a new experience is a natural response to change and uncertainty.
* Nervousness and excitement can produce similar physical reactions, so butterflies don't necessarily mean somethi
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Liver, gut bacteria alter food molecules, influence body's biological activity
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Liver, gut bacteria alter food molecules, influence body's biological activity
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The liver, as well as gut bacteria, in humans can alter molecules in food to influence signaling pathways that can activate or deactivate an array of genes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
The study, which took place in both humans and mice, was published in
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Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Manatee named Cascade released at Eckerd College after recovering from boat-related injuries
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A ZooTampa truck pulled onto Eckerd's campus, and parked at the Waterfront on Frenchman's Creek. A crowd gathered around in anticipation. When the truck opened, the crowd saw what-or who-they'd been waiting for: Cascade the manatee.
Cascade was rescued in May after boat-related injuries, but on Sept. 17, he was re
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Marywood Presents Fall Theatre and Music Performances
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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Marywood Presents Fall Theatre and Music Performances
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Marywood University Theatre and Music will present a variety of performances this fall, including a theatrical recreation of a historic radio broadcast and concerts featuring Marywood student musicians.
War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast
October 22-25, 2026
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)
Marywood
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Miller Lecture to examine violence against Indigenous women
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Miller Lecture to examine violence against Indigenous women
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Shannon Speed, Paula Gunn Allen Chair and professor of American Indian studies, gender studies and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), will deliver the Penn State Department of Geography's annual E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Endowed Lecture at noon on Friday, Oct. 23, in the
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MRS Logistica invests US$254M (R$1.3 billion) to strengthen Brazil's logistics infrastructure and renew its fleet with Wabtec
WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release:
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MRS Logistica invests US$254M (R$1.3 billion) to strengthen Brazil's logistics infrastructure and renew its fleet with Wabtec
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Agreement includes new locomotives, parts and maintenance services
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2026 \- MRS Logistica has taken another decisive step toward fulfilling its
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NASA Awards SFU $400K to Launch Space Science and Engineering Collaboration
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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NASA Awards SFU $400K to Launch Space Science and Engineering Collaboration
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NASA has awarded nearly $400,000 to launch Saint Francis University's Rural Institute for Space Science and Engineering Collaboration (RISE-C), a two-year initiative conducted in partnership with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The innovative program will immerse undergraduate students in NASA-related research while pre
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
September 23, 2026
More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad
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Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors cour
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Norfolk Southern Contractor Whistleblower Reveals Concealed Evidence of Environmental Harm in East Palestine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release:
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Norfolk Southern Contractor Whistleblower Reveals Concealed Evidence of Environmental Harm in East Palestine
September 23, 2026
WASHINGTON--Today, Government Accountability Project filed a hotline complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on behalf of whistleblower and former Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) scientist, Pe
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Pa. Agriculture Dept.: Pennsylvania Welcomes GreenTech North America, Showcasing the Commonwealth's Leadership in Agricultural Innovation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania Welcomes GreenTech North America, Showcasing the Commonwealth's Leadership in Agricultural Innovation
September 23, 2026
GreenTech is hosted in partnership with global Ag tech industry leaders in the Netherlands, brings together more than 1,000 growers and horticulture, crop, and controlled-environment agriculture experts to explore emerging technologies, sustainable
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Pa. Human Services Dept., IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers
September 22, 2026
Clarks Summit, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and leadership from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) today announced t
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Pa. State Dept. Releases New Toolkit for On-Demand Mail Ballot Voting at County Elections Offices
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Department of State Releases New Toolkit for On-Demand Mail Ballot Voting at County Elections Offices
New resources will assist local officials in serving voters who wish to apply for, mark, and return a mail ballot all in one visit to their county elections office
September 22, 2026
Harrisburg, PA - As counties begin providing mail ballots to eligible Pennsylvani
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Penn GSE's Brooks Bowden Helps Shape National Roadmap for Strengthening Education Evidence
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Penn GSE's Brooks Bowden Helps Shape National Roadmap for Strengthening Education Evidence
As school systems navigate difficult decisions about everything from curriculum and tutoring programs to AI-powered learning tools, a new national effort aims to help education leaders make more informed choices about what works, for whom, and under what condition
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Penn State Altoona Student Takes on Leadership Role as New SGA President
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Penn State Altoona student takes on leadership role as new SGA president
As the new student government president, Evan Wagenmann is the bridge between the student body and the college administration
September 23, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Evan Wagenmann is a busy guy.
He's a second-year student majoring in political science and broadcast journalism with a minor in business. He's a reside
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Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State announces interim leadership for new student success office
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is launching a coordinated, data-driven and outcomes-focused student success ecosystem that spans the University's academic, co-curricular and support environments. Lance Kennedy-Phillips, vice provost in the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR), will se
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Penn State-Abington: Impact Forum Shows How Penn State Connects Ideas, People and Opportunity
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news:
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Impact Forum shows how Penn State connects ideas, people and opportunity
Students, faculty, staff and community leaders gathered to share ideas, build connections and explore new approaches to creating impact
September 23, 2026
PHILADELPHIA -- In an era when challenges related to workforce development, artificial intelligence and economic opportunity increasingly cross traditio
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Penn State-Lehigh Valley: Biology Student Expands Research Horizons Through Selective NSF Program
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Biology student expands research horizons through selective NSF program
Daniela Fernandez was among 15 students selected for a 10-week research experience at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
September 23, 2026
By Ryan Abramson
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Applying to a physics-based research program as a biology major felt like "the ultimate leap of faith," said Penn
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 792 in 39 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 792 in 39 Counties
Getting vaccinated is the best protection against the measles virus; the vaccine is proven 97 percent effective at preventing measles for life after two doses.
September 21, 2026
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 792 measle
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PennWest doctoral student Janelle Crisp earns Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 recognition
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest doctoral student Janelle Crisp earns Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 recognition
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For Janelle Crisp, creating safer communities begins with something fundamental: seeing people without judgment while still holding them accountable.
That philosophy has guided Crisp throughout her career in forensic counseling, where she works at the intersection of mental health, rehabilitation and the legal system. It also help
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Professor Samantha Prince's 'Vesting Villainy' published by University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Samantha Prince's 'Vesting Villainy' published by University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business
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CARLISLE, PA-"Vesting Villainy: The Call to Eliminate 401(k) Plan Vesting Schedules" written by Professor Samantha Prince, has been published by the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law.
The article covers the devastating policy implications of emp
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Project ECHO to host special session on measles for healthcare providers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Project ECHO to host special session on measles for healthcare providers
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HERSHEY, Pa. -With Pennsylvania recording the highest number of measles cases in the country in the recent national measles outbreak, primary healthcare providers across the state are preparing for potential cases in their own communities. To help doctors and clinic staff get the latest information, Project ECHO (
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Q&A: Why should colleges promote student physical activity?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Why should colleges promote student physical activity?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Every fall in the United States, millions of young people move to college campus, away from home for the first time. During this transition, they typically develop new social networks and routines, learning to live on their own. One of the most important routines that college students can intentionally de
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Sen. Cruz: ICYMI - Protect College Sports Act Earns Support From Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Protect College Sports Act Earns Support from Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents
September 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Student athletes, coaches, professors, and presidents from universities and colleges from across the country have rallied behind the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The American Fo
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Sen. Fetterman: Pennsylvania Senators Announce Support for DOT's SMART Initiative, Investments in PA Air Traffic Control Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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September 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Senators Announce Support for DOT's SMART Initiative, Investments in PA Air Traffic Control Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to bring the newest technologies and infrastructure to America's airports through the new Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) initiative, U.
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Sen. Warren Issues Letter to President Trump on Demand to Exclude Nvidia CEO From Talks With Xi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to President Trump on demand to exclude Nvidia CEO from talks with Xi:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 22, 2026
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Trump,
I write with significant concern about the risk that you will double do
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Shapiro Administration Holds A&M Composting Accountable for Waste and Water Violations Related to Recent Fires
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Holds A&M Composting Accountable for Waste and Water Violations Related to Recent Fires
Company to pay $700,000 in civil penalties, make significant operational improvements
September 23, 2026
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Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has entered into a Consent Order and Agreement (COA) (https://files.de
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Some states are working out their data center playbook. More should use it.
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release:
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Some states are working out their data center playbook. More should use it.
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As the energy and climate world gathers for Climate Week NYC, many of the conversations will come back to AI data centers. Policymakers and business
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Students and Alum Lead First Campus Fungi Fest
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Students and Alum Lead First Campus Fungi Fest
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Swarthmore Fungi Fest, an upcoming event series organized by Josie Low '27, explores the world of fungi and a growing movement to learn from fungi, especially in the time of a climate crisis.
Through a diverse range of programs, Fungi Fest will explore the social and ecological importance of the fungal kingdom, conservation efforts in Pennsylvania, and
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The Patient Art of Bonsai
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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The Patient Art of Bonsai
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Bonsai (pronounced "bone-sai") is the Japanese art of growing and shaping trees or shrubs in small pots to represent a realistic, miniature version of mature trees found in nature. It is an art form that goes back thousands of years and directly translates to "planted in a container." Over the past three decades, Millersville biology professor and botanist Dr. Ryan Wag
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Thiel College nursing faculty extend commitment to service beyond the classroom
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College nursing faculty extend commitment to service beyond the classroom
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Two Thiel College nursing faculty members extended their commitment to service and community engagement beyond the classroom by volunteering with youth organizations in the region.
Nursing Program Director Debra Wallace, Ph.D., RN, and Lecturer of Nursing Brooke Renwick each volunteered at youth camps t
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Thiel College to host discussion on social media and human trafficking
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College to host discussion on social media and human trafficking
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will host a guest speaker from The Asservo Project on Friday, Sept. 25 for a discussion about the role social media can play in human trafficking and child exploitation.
Brenda Lutz, education and awareness coordinator for The Asservo Project, will present from 1-2 p.m. in Bly Auditorium in the Dan
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Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1
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Here's a look at some of the cultural events -both in-person and virtual -open to the University and local community:
#Performances
Guest Artist Recital: Alan Woo - 5-6:30 p.m., Sept. 24, Recital Hall, University Park Campus. Praised by the New York Times as a pianist with "assurance and vitality," Alan Woo, assistant professor of piano at
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Tuberville Warns of Disturbing Trend of Violence Within So-Called 'Transgender' Movement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Warns of Disturbing Trend of Violence Within So-Called 'Transgender' Movement
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to warn about a disturbing trend of violence among members of the so-called "transgender" movement. In his floor speech, Sen. Tuberville called gender confusion a mental illness and accused Democrat-Socialists of promoting "
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UC-San Francisco: Here's the Latest Research Lobular Breast Cancer Experts Are Leading
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 23 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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September 23, 2026
Here's the Latest Research Lobular Breast Cancer Experts Are Leading
Clinicians and researchers set to gather for the UCSF-cosponsored international invasive lobular carcinoma symposium in San Francisco, Sept. 23 to 25.
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Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer but is challenging to detect because of ho
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Unisys Named to TIME's 2026 List of India's Best Employers
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys Named to TIME's 2026 List of India's Best Employers
Company climbs more than 60 spots on TIME's annual ranking of leading employers in India
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BENGALURU, India / BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 22, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named to TIME's 2026 list of 500 India's Best Employers. Ranking No. 176 among 500 organizations, Unisys climbed more than 60 spots from No. 241 in
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University of Pittsburgh: Meet Some of the People Who Helped Build the Cathedral of Learning - and Their Pitt-connected Descendants
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Meet some of the people who helped build the Cathedral of Learning -- and their Pitt-connected descendants
September 22, 2026 By Nichole Faina
During his time as an undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh, Stephen Klauder (BUS '22) always had two fun facts as icebreakers on the first day of class: He was a triplet and his great-great-great-uncle Charles Zeller Klauder was the architect behin
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VICTORY: Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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VICTORY: Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2026 -An Iowa state court on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trump's frivolous lawsuit against veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register newspaper.
The decision handed down by Judge Scott J. Beattie is the latest in a string of setba
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Westinghouse-Bechtel and PEJ Agree on Main Commercial Terms to Deliver First Polish Nuclear Power Plant
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
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Westinghouse-Bechtel and PEJ Agree on Main Commercial Terms to Deliver First Polish Nuclear Power Plant
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The agreement advances negotiations on the EPC contract for the construction of a three-unit AP1000(r) plant in Pomerania
Cranberry Township, PA, September 23, 2026 - The Westinghouse-Bechtel consortium and Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ) have agreed on
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Westminster College to host annual Professional Networking Symposium Sept. 25
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Westminster College to host annual Professional Networking Symposium Sept. 25
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Westminster College will host its annual Professional Networking Symposium (PNS) Friday, Sept. 25, bringing students together with alumni, employers, graduate schools and other professionals for a day focused on career exploration, networking and professional development.
Hosted by the Office of Professional Developmen
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York College Hosts Fall Career Fair Expo with the Most Employers to Date
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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York College Hosts Fall Career Fair Expo with the Most Employers to Date
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When Ashiya Norfleet '27 entered the M&T Bank Field House on September 23, she had one goal in mind: connect with as many employers as she could in hopes of securing a job after her upcoming May graduation. A Psychology major with a minor in Business, Ashiya aimed to combine the skills she gained from both topics and utilize
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Yvonne Latty earns Gwen Ifill Award for her transformative mentorship
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Yvonne Latty earns Gwen Ifill Award for her transformative mentorship
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Latty is the first educator to win the award, which honors a trailblazing journalist who carries forward the legacy of Gwen Ifill, the longtime co-anchor of PBS NewsHour.
Yvonne Latty is the 10th recipient of the Gwen Ifill Award. The award recognizes Latty for her transformative mentorship and commitment to expanding diversity in
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