Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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A New Pittsburgh Life Sciences Startup Incubator Will Grow Early Stage Companies
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * A new Pittsburgh life sciences startup incubator will grow early stage companies September 25, 2026 Another link has been added to Pittsburgh's burgeoning life sciences ecosystem with the announcement of a new focused incubator approved by the University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Sept. 25 that will provide support for young life sciences startups. Located in the city's Oakland neighborh  more
AC and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Create Early Acceptance Program Partnership
ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * AC and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine create Early Acceptance Program partnership September 25, 2026 Adrian College and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) recently agreed to an Early Acceptance Program partnership. The new agreement allows qualified Adrian College students to secure provisional early acceptance to LECOM's College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicin  more
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br  more
Age, not feed additives, affects antimicrobial resistance genes in chickens
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Age, not feed additives, affects antimicrobial resistance genes in chickens * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. -For many years, antibiotics have been added to animal feed to help control harmful bacteria and improve growth. However, because of concerns about antibiotic resistance -when bacteria adapts to survive treatments that would normally kill them -the poultry producers are trying alternatives,  more
Allegheny College: Why Are Measles Cases on the Rise in Western PA, and How Can You Stay Healthy?
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Why Are Measles Cases on the Rise in Western PA, and How Can You Stay Healthy? September 25, 2026 In a story recently published by The Conversation U.S., Associate Professor of Biology Becky Dawson explains how western Pennsylvanians can stay safe with measles infections once again on the rise. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 693 measles cases across 38 of the state's 67 counties this  more
Allegheny County Medical Society Honors Two School of Medicine Faculty Members
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Allegheny County Medical Society Honors Two School of Medicine Faculty Members The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) Awards Committee has selected Gysella Muniz (top), associate professor of pediatrics, School of Medicine, for the Ralph C. Wilde Leadership Award and Anna Marie White (bottom), assistant professor of family and community medicine, School of Medicine, for   more
American Cancer Society and Charles E. Kaufman Foundation honored
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * American Cancer Society and Charles E. Kaufman Foundation honored * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named the American Cancer Society and The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, as its 2026 Foundation Partners of the Year. The award recognizes foundations that have demonstrated extraordinary generosity in promotion and support of Pe  more
American College of Surgeons: General Surgeon Jo Buyske Receives Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * General Surgeon Jo Buyske Receives Inspiring Women in Surgery Award Dr. Buyske recognized for transforming surgical training, certification, and workforce policies September 25, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Jo Buyske, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who helped reshape surgical training and worked to make surgical careers more sustainable, is the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring   more
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Campuses Recognized for Excellence in Dining and Local Sourcing
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Campuses Recognized for Excellence in Dining and Local Sourcing September 25, 2026 Creating meaningful dining experiences is an important part of student life, and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality partner campuses continue to be recognized for programs that enhance the student experience thr  more
Arcadia Is a 2027 U.S. News Best College; Top 10 Nationally for Study Abroad
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Arcadia Is a 2027 U.S. News Best College; Top 10 Nationally for Study Abroad * Arcadia University is a U.S. News Best College, including among the top 10 in the nation and first in Pennsylvania for study abroad. The 2027 Best Colleges rankings from U.S. News & World Report also include nods for Arcadia as a Top Private School and a Top Performer on Social Mobility. Whereas Arcadia previously appeared in   more
Asian Legal Business Honors Morgan Lewis in 2026 M&A Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Asian Legal Business Honors Morgan Lewis in 2026 M&A Rankings SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, BEIJING, SHANGHAI, and TOKYO, September 25, 2026: Morgan Lewis has been recognized among the leading firms in the region by Asian Legal Business in its 2026 M&A rankings. The annual rankings are based on the volume, complexity, and size of work undertaken and the firm's presence across Asia and in indiv  more
Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor  more
Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Russellville Man Following Retail Theft Investigation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 25 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Russellville Man Following Retail Theft Investigation * #Griffin: 'Retail theft hurts Arkansas businesses, workers, and consumers, and repeat offenders drive up costs for everyone' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of a Russellville man for felony theft of property: "On May 1, 2026, special agents from m  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o  more
Beabadoobee's big debut
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Beabadoobee's big debut * London's Beabadoobee storms onto the ARIA Albums Chart, debuting at #1 with "Pylon", while Sydney's C.O.F.F.I.N. score a top 10 debut on the Albums Chart and a #1 on the Australian Albums Chart. "Pylon" is the fourth studio album and first top five result from Filipino-born Beabadoobee: she reached #19 in 2022 with "Beatopia" and   more
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: LAMP Helps Robots Find a Way Through
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following news: * * * LAMP Helps Robots Find a Way Through CMU Researchers Develop System That Helps Robots Collaborate in Crowded Spaces 09/24/2026 Mallory Lindahl The Breakdown: * LAMP helps multiple robots collaborate to move objects. * The system enables the robots to navigate crowded spaces and coordinate their movements. * It could allow for more efficient workflows in warehous  more
Catherine Conybeare's Scholarship on Augustine Reaches a Global Audience
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Catherine Conybeare's Scholarship on Augustine Reaches a Global Audience * This summer, Professor of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Catherine Conybeare spoke at the Rimini Meeting, an annual Catholic festival held in Rimini, Italy, which drew more than 900,000 people this year. Author of Augustine the African, Conybeare joined Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, archbishop of Metropolitan Algiers, and Father   more
Cooper Series Events Highlight Black Western Culture in Music, Film, Art
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Cooper Series Events Highlight Black Western Culture in Music, Film, Art * Black Western Culture through Music, Film, and Art, an event series coordinated by Associate Professor and Chair of Art Ron Tarver, celebrates the historical and contemporary significance of Black Western heritage in America. Presented during America's 250th anniversary -and amid a renewed cultural interest in the Black cowboy c  more
CTLM Wins $15,000 Award for Supporting Contingent Faculty and Teaching Staff
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * CTLM Wins $15,000 Award for Supporting Contingent Faculty and Teaching Staff * Arcadia University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Delphi Award, a national honor recognizing institutions for transforming systems to better support contingent, or VITAL (Visiting, Instructor, Temporary, Adjunct, and Lecturer) faculty. Presented by the Delphi Projec  more
Dr. Timothy Billiar Will Receive 2026 ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Timothy Billiar Will Receive 2026 ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award September 25, 2026 CHICAGO -- Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS, the George Vance Foster Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, will receive the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clini  more
Duane Morris Named a Litigation Powerhouse by BTI Consulting Group for the Third Consecutive Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Named a Litigation Powerhouse by BTI Consulting Group for the Third Consecutive Year * PHILADELPHIA, September 25, 2026-Duane Morris has been named a Litigation Powerhouse for the third consecutive year, as well as receiving other distinctions in multiple categories in BTI Consulting Group's Litigation Outlook 2027. The firm was again ranked a Liti  more
Eckerd College Search and Rescue awarded more than $364,000 through state appropriations process
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College Search and Rescue awarded more than $364,000 through state appropriations process * Florida Representative Linda Chaney (red shirt, back row) presented Eckerd College with a check for $364,811 in Florida Fish and Wildlife funding to support Eckerd College Search and Rescue. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22 After review in the Florida House and Senate, Eckerd College received nearly $365,000 from   more
Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects * WASHINGTON -In response to the introduction of the No Secrets for Data Centers Act the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statements: "It's clear that big tech firms and data center developers are usi  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Federal Endorsements, Backing 18 Candidates Across 8 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Federal Endorsements, Backing 18 Candidates Across 8 States * NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of federal endorsements: 18 gun safety champions in the U.S. House of Representatives, running for re-election across eight states. Next year, these advocates will lead a new gun s  more
Federal Register: FDA Issues 10-Year Drug Import Debarment Order Against Convicted Counterfeit Pill Seller
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Jeffrey Thies: Final Debarment Order The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act debarring Jeffrey Thies for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Thies was convicted of  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Production Activity Notice for Infinera Corporation in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 272, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Infinera Corporation; (Telecommunications Devices); Allentown, Pennsylvania The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, grantee of FTZ 272, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) on behalf of Infinera Corporation (Inf  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Production Activity Notice for Piramal Critical Care in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 272, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Piramal Critical Care, Inc.; (Pharmaceutical Anesthetics); Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Piramal Critical Care, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within Subzone 272B. The notif  more
Federal Register: FTC Issues Final Rule Removing Post-Employment Ethics Clearance Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Rules of Practice The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is amending its rules of practice in order to eliminate the agency's post-employment clearance rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is revising certain rules in parts 4 and 5 of its rules of practice, 16 CFR parts 4 and 5. Specifically, the Commission is eliminating its existing ethics clearance rule, revising  more
Federal Register: FTC Updates Internal Practice Rules, Second Request Procedures, Quorum Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Rules of Practice The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is amending its rules of practice to revise the description of the FTC's EEO Office and Regional Offices and to update the list of current control numbers assigned by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Commission's information collection requirements. The Commission is also amending its rules   more
FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Pa. State Rep. Chris Rabb Leads Secular Education Legislation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 26 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' Pa. state Rep. Chris Rabb leads secular education legislation September 25, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund salutes Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb as its "Secularist of the Week" for spearheading legislation designe  more
Food and Water Watch: Allegheny County, PA Bans Development on County Property
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Allegheny County, PA Bans Development on County Property The unanimous vote applies to 30,000 acres of county land Sep 24, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA -- The Allegheny County Council has unanimously passed a county-wide ban on data centers over 25 megawatts on county-owned property. The ban, approved Tuesday night, extends to data center-related infrastructure, including generators, utility lines, and waste  more
From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season * Hilton is continuing strong momentum across its portfolio, including the debut of NoMad in Singapore, the debut of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, and the expansion of Signia Hilton and Apartment Collection by Hilton in key U.S. destinations. * This quarter marks important firsts in new  more
Geneva Professor Publishes Biblical Answer to Age-Old Question in TableTalk Magazine
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Professor Publishes Biblical Answer to Age-Old Question in TableTalk Magazine Misty Mator September 25, 2026 "Can the ends justify the means?" is a question people have wrestled -- or sometimes, not wrestled -- with throughout the world. "The ends justify the means" is seldom called forth for simple situations. Complex, costly, or heartrending circumstances are the crucibles wherein people find th  more
GIFFORDS PAC announces $850K investment against Rob Bresnahan in PA-08
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC announces $850K investment against Rob Bresnahan in PA-08 * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, an initial $850,000 advertising investment in the race to represent Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, as part of its $10 millio  more
Gov. Shapiro Invests Additional $500,000 in Philadelphia Youth Basketball to Strengthen Workforce, Ensure Every Pennsylvanian Has Opportunity to Succeed
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests Additional $500,000 in Philadelphia Youth Basketball to Strengthen Pennsylvania's Workforce and Ensure Every Pennsylvanian Has the Opportunity to Succeed Philadelphia Youth Basketball's new $50 million facility will connect young adults to lasting careers in skilled trades, construction, technology, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. The Shapiro Administra  more
Hospital AI and Robotics Adoption and Access Inequality in the United States
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Hospital AI and Robotics Adoption and Access Inequality in the United States * Research by Drexel Executive DBA graduate Aaron Johnson '26 examined AI and robotics adoption across more than 6,100 U.S. hospitals, combining national hospital data with patient outcomes and socioeconomic and population data from more than 3,100 counties. The study found a striking divide. In 2023  more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Pocket Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump Administration's Pocket Rescission September 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC --Today, House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration moved to cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funding: "Donald Trump knows he can't get these cuts throu  more
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Brought Darling '30 to Arcadia
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * How a Traumatic Brain Injury Brought Darling '30 to Arcadia * After spending the last eight years recovering from an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury, Jamielynn Darling '30 is now majoring in Psychology at Arcadia and is committed to helping others the same way she was helped. Going to college was not Darling's priority, but through her dedication to herself and her studies, the Elizab  more
How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Most people occasionally misplace their car keys or forget a dentist's appointment, especially as they get older. When memory lapses occur regularly and interfere with daily life, however, they could be a sign of a serious decline in a person's cognitive ability, according to David Almeid  more
IBX celebrated among Greater Philadelphia's most community-minded organizations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * IBX celebrated among Greater Philadelphia's most community-minded organizations * #Insurer earns sixth consecutive Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia recognition Independence Blue Cross (IBX) once again earned a place on the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia list recognizing the region's most community-minded organizations. This  more
ICYMI: Hickenlooper, McCormick Celebrate Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper, McCormick Celebrate Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus * In case you missed it, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Dave McCormick joined scientists, researchers, and legislative staff at a kickoff event last week at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the formation of their U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus. Watch the highlights of  more
Justice Dept.: Four Aliens Charged With Election Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Four Aliens Charged With Election Fraud September 24, 2026 Four aliens, including 2 illegal aliens, have been charged with election-related crimes, announced United States Attorney David Metcalf. "Our sovereignty as a nation belongs to the American people and no one else," U.S. Attorney Metcalf said. "Anyone, including illegal aliens, who votes illegally in our elections will be prosecuted for co  more
Justice Dept.: Kosovar National Pleads Guilty to Operating Cybercrime Marketplace Offering Tools and Products to Cybercriminals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Kosovar National Pleads Guilty to Operating Cybercrime Marketplace Offering Tools and Products to Cybercriminals September 24, 2026 Illicit Website Was Used to Steal Personal Information from Victims in the United States - Ardit Kutleshi, 28, a Kosovar national, pleaded guilty to charges related to his creation and operation of Rydox, an illicit website and marketplace for cybercriminals to buy,  more
Kutztown University Foundation Breaks Ground on Solar Array to Generate Long-Term Support for KU
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Foundation Breaks Ground on Solar Array to Generate Long-Term Support for KU September 25, 2026 KUTZTOWN, Pa. - The Kutztown University Foundation (KUF) broke ground Thursday, Sept. 24, on a new 4.6-megawatt solar array. The net income earned from this project will enable the Foundation to provide additional scholarships and resources and will serve as a significant new source  more
La Salle University and Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary Schools Enter Partnership to Provide a Smoother Pathway for High Achieving Students to Continue Their Catholic Education
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle University and Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary Schools enter partnership to provide a smoother pathway for high achieving students to continue their Catholic education September 25, 2026 High achieving students from all 15 Archdiocese of Philadelphia secondary schools receive guaranteed admission to La Salle University, a minimum of $20,000 in merit scholarship, plus an additional $3,  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Biolevate on Its Series A Funding Round
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Biolevate on its Series A Funding Round PARIS, September 25, 2026: Morgan Lewis advised Biolevate, a French AI company dedicated to life sciences, in connection with its Euros30 million (approximately $34.1 million) Series A funding round. The round was co-led by RAISE France, the investment vehicle of entrepreneur Aymar Henin, and Orange Ventures, with participation  more
Navy Medicine Training Support Command remembers 9/11 25 years later
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Medicine Training Support Command remembers 9/11 25 years later * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Navy Medicine Training Support Command (NMTSC) held a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honored the ne  more
Nearly 140 Employers at MU Fall Job & Internship Fair on Oct. 6
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Nearly 140 Employers at MU Fall Job & Internship Fair on Oct. 6 * Millersville University's Job & Internship Fair will take place on October 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual event allows students to connect with employers and learn about internships and job opportunities. Additionally, attendees can anticipate free promotional items from employers and free whoopie pies from The Career Cent  more
No Labels Issues Commentary: AI, Innovation, and the Race for the Future With Daniel Castro
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * September 25, 2026 AI, Innovation, and the Race for the Future with Daniel Castro As artificial intelligence advances at breakneck speed, Daniel Castro, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, offers his perspective on how policymakers should approach both its risks and opportunities. In this conversation, he makes the c  more
PA Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * PA Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers * Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh and leadership from Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced the signing of an agreement that will help educate and train students for future roles in r  more
Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. Names New District Forester for Loyalsock State Forest in Northeastern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * DCNR Names New District Forester for Loyalsock State Forest in Northeastern Pennsylvania September 25, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Eric Probert as the district forester for Loyalsock State Forest, which includes portions of Bradford, Lycoming, and  more
Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept.: Pine Creek Rail Trail Honored as Pennsylvania's 2026 Trail of the Year
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Pine Creek Rail Trail Honored as Pennsylvania's 2026 Trail of the Year The historic 65-mile trail connects visitors to a wealth of recreational and cultural experiences from Jersey Shore in Lycoming County to Wellsboro in Tioga County. The Pine Creek Rail Trail attracts more than 44,000 visitors annually, generating more than $5 million in local economic im  more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Victory for Protecting Pennsylvanians' Constitutional Rights
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Victory for Protecting Pennsylvanians' Constitutional Rights September 25, 2026 HARRISBURG - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued the following statement following The Department of Health's notification they are withdrawing Proposed Rulemaking - Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases (#10-242 / IRRC # 3490) from consideration by the Independent Regulatory Rev  more
Penn College Dedicates Cleveland Brothers Lab
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College dedicates Cleveland Brothers lab September 25, 2026 Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted a dedication Sept. 21 to celebrate the naming of its power generation lab in honor of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. , which has provided $250,000 in financial and equipment support for the facility. The Cleveland Brothers Cat Power Generation Lab is located in the col  more
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Guest Lecturers Address Future Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management Pros
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Guest lecturers address future architecture, engineering, construction management pros September 25, 2026 Two members of the Construction Management Association of America's College of Fellows visited campus to address students in Penn College's construction management, civil engineering and architecture majors. During a guest lecture in the Davie Jane Gilmour Center Presentation   more
Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 890 in 39 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 890 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 25, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 890 mea  more
PennWest California celebrates expanded Rutledge Institute
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest California celebrates expanded Rutledge Institute * PennWest University celebrated the grand reopening of the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education on Friday, Sept. 25, following a $5.5 million renovation that expands opportunities for young children and the university students preparing to teach them. Funded by institute founders Tom and Karen Rutledge, the project expanded the facility at P  more
Peoples Security Bank & Trust Supports Marywood Athletics as Ignite the Light Scoreboard Sponsor
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Peoples Security Bank & Trust Supports Marywood Athletics as Ignite the Light Scoreboard Sponsor * Marywood University has received a generous contribution from Peoples Security Bank & Trust as the official scoreboard sponsor of its Ignite the Light for Athletics campaign. The gift supports an improved home field experience for Marywood's more than 500 student-athletes and the families, alumni, and fans   more
PHDC's Annual Housing Fair presented by Independence Blue Cross
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * PHDC's Annual Housing Fair presented by Independence Blue Cross * #Attendees can with come questions, and leave with resources, connections, and a clearer path forward! PHDC's Annual Housing Fair, presented by Independence Blue Cross and held at Temple University Aramark Student Training and Recreation Complex from 10 a  more
Pitt and UConn Researchers Receive $3.1M From NIH to Bring Genomics Into Primary Care
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Pitt and UConn Researchers Receive $3.1M from NIH to Bring Genomics into Primary Care By Kat Procyk More than 100 million adults in the United States receive their routine health care from a primary care provider (PCP). As a result, PCPs frequently encounter patients with genetic health concerns, including adverse drug reactions, inherited cancer risk, family planning consid  more
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 25 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season * The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or 'flu') vaccines for use in the 2027 southern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following an international consultation on the composition  more
Reed, Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Remove Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Remove Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump Off the Air * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee an U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) along with U.S. Representative Rosa De  more
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on U.S.-China AI Safety Priorities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on the U.S.-China Artificial Intelligence safety priorities: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, The bipartisan Problem Solver's Congressional AI and Evolving Technologies Working Group recognizes the rapid advance of f  more
Rep. Houlahan, Co-signers Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with co-signers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth: We write in response to recent reporting that at least a dozen transgender troops have not received the separation funds they are owed.1 This is unacceptable and app  more
Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Reproductive Task Force Co-Chairs & Liaisons Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 92 Democratic Senators & Members in a let  more
Reps. Scott, Raskin, Sen. Sanders Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and FBI Director Kashyap Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 The Honora  more
Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions show in Nature Cancer that stroke promotes glioma growth and uncovered cellular and molecular mediators involved in the process, linking brain injury to malignant brain tumors. "Epidemiological an  more
Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, Recognized With the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, Recognized With the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award * Springfield will be honored at the AACR Annual Meeting 2027 ORLANDO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will present the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award to Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, at the AACR Annual Meeting 2027, to be he  more
SBE Council Comments: FTC's "Personalized Pricing" Proposal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Comments: FTC's "Personalized Pricing" Proposal * FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20580 In the Matter of: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 COMMENTS OF SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL INTRODUCTION The Small   more
Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection * WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 - Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of impo  more
Sen. Van Hollen, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on U.S.-China Diplomatic Initiative on AI Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on the U.S.-China diplomatic initiative on Artificial Intelligence safety: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 President Trump: We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence  more
SENATORS MCCORMICK, GALLEGO, CORNYN, FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP CHINESE TRANSCEIVERS OUT OF U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 SENATORS MCCORMICK, GALLEGO, CORNYN, FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP CHINESE TRANSCEIVERS OUT OF U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Securing National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers Act, bipartisan legislation to preven  more
Sens. Warren, Blumenthal Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: In June, we wrote to you about potential corruption related to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) decision to dr  more
Shapiro Administration: $7.3 Million Awarded to Schools to Purchase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration: $7.3 Million Awarded to Schools to Purchase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides students with fresh fruit or vegetables during the school day to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and improve children's diets for their present and future health. September 25, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA - Today, the Pennsylvania Depar  more
Sharples named Huck Early Career Chair in Movement Neuroscience
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sharples named Huck Early Career Chair in Movement Neuroscience * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Simon Sharples, assistant professor of kinesiology in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Movement Neuroscience. Sharples, who joined Penn State ahead of the fall 2026 semester, investigates how the spin  more
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Connecticut, Part 1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Connecticut, Part 1 * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Four delegates represented Connecticut. This week's profile features Samuel Huntington and Roger Sherman. Samuel Huntington Huntington was bor  more
Six Surgeons Honored With 2026 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Six Surgeons Honored with 2026 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards American College of Surgeons/Pfizer awards recognize surgeons' efforts to bring quality surgical care to patients worldwide - CHICAGO (September 25, 2026) -- Six distinguished surgeons with leadership positions in global health across the nation and abroad will be recognized for their relentless effor  more
SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Laci Marstellar '28
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW: Laci Marstellar '28 * As one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship, Laci Marstellar-a junior music education and trumpet performance double major from Halder, Pa.-spent her summer exploring the impact that blind auditions have on the field of professional orchestral performance. Marstellar conducted her research, "From Past   more
Support Rolls in from Academic Experts, AI Researchers for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Support Rolls in from Academic Experts, AI Researchers for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act * This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from AI pay their fair share and invest in American workers. The bill establishes a dedicated federal trust fund to support American workers, job   more
Thiel College offers fall campus visits for high school and prospective students
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College offers fall campus visits for high school and prospective students * GREENVILLE, Pa.-High school students, transfer students and their families can experience Thiel College firsthand this fall through a series of campus visits, open houses and special admission events designed to introduce them to the College's academic programs, campus community and personalized approach to education.   more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) and Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) introduced a resolution to recognize September 21-25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries as a result of collegi  more
Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice   more
Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air September 25, 2026 Murray, DeLauro, Reed, Hoyer demand information about taxpayer dollars spent on the ad and remind Trump admin of multiple federal laws outlawing government propaganda - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Rosa   more
Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.26 Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air Murray, DeLauro, Reed, Hoyer demand information about taxpayer dollars spent on the ad and remind Trump admin of multiple federal laws outlawing government propaganda - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Cha  more
Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities * 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: The MTF provides grants to enco  more
Two Friends, One Kick, $1 Million and Hotty Toddy
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 25 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Two Friends, One Kick, $1 Million and Hotty Toddy * OXFORD, Miss. - A new friendship that began in an airport on the way to freshman orientation at the University of Mississippi became stronger, and richer, thanks to Pat McAfee's "Kicking is Easy" contest on Saturday (Sept. 19) in the Grove. Three months ago, freshmen James Whitehead, of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and Christopher Diemidio, of N  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Thandi Lyew Named 2026-27 Perry World House Graduate Fellow
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * 25 Sep 2026 Thandi Lyew Named 2026-27 Perry World House Graduate Fellow Her research uncovers the most effective ways to communicate messages about environmental decisions and health behavior in order to help people live healthier lives. - Thandi Lyew, a doctoral candidate at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, has   more
University of Pittsburgh School of Education: Get to Know Our New Manager of Clinical Placements (Q&A)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * September 25, 2026 Get to Know Our New Manager of Clinical Placements (Q&A) Tim Fausnaught coordinates student teaching placements and clearances across the School of Education - Over the summer, Tim Fausnaught joined the School of Education as manager of clinical placements after more than 30 years in K-12 education as an elementary and middle school teacher and, most re  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Will Evans Leads Research Into Improving Mental Health in Stroke Survivors With Aphasia
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences issued the following news: * * * Will Evans Leads Research into Improving Mental Health in Stroke Survivors with Aphasia 09/25/2026 William S. Evans, associate professor in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), University of Pittsburgh, is leading a National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded project alongs  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Angela Gronenborn Receives the American Chemical Society's Nakanishi Prize
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Angela Gronenborn Receives the American Chemical Society's Nakanishi Prize Angela M. Gronenborn, Distinguished Professor of Structural Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is the 2027 recipient of the Nakanishi Prize, one of the most prestigious national awards administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS). With this prize, ACS recognizes her pioneeri  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Questioning a Benign Assumption
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Questioning a Benign Assumption By Phoebe Ingraham Renda When patients need mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or acute respiratory failure, clinicians often search the lungs for harmful microbes to identify the cause and guide treatment. A fungus called Candida albicans--naturally found in and on the body--frequently shows up in the airways of these critically il  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Thomas Karikari Receives Excellence in Scientific Research Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Thomas Karikari Receives Excellence in Scientific Research Award By Shannon Turgeon Thomas Karikari, associate professor of psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, is the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Scientific Research Award from the Millennium Excellence Foundation. The Millennium Excellence Awards recognize extraordinary individuals of African h  more
US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers * (New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today. "The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for d  more
Westminster College will welcome alumni, families and friends for Homecoming Weekend
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College will welcome alumni, families and friends for Homecoming Weekend * Westminster College will welcome alumni, families, students and friends back to campus Oct. 2-3 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, featuring class reunions, alumni awards, athletic events, campus tours, special exhibitions, a worship service and an all-campus celebration leading up to the Titan football game again  more
With Sunshine Protection Act Under Consideration, Villanova Sleep Expert Speaks to the Pros and Cons of Changing the Clocks
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * With Sunshine Protection Act Under Consideration, Villanova Sleep Expert Speaks to the Pros and Cons of Changing the Clocks * Twice a year, Americans are made to gain or lose one hour of sleep to accommodate an age-old custom of dubious origins. But that may soon change. On July 14, 2026, Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives joined together to approve the Sunshine Pro  more