Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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$3.6M NIH grant funds study of smart lighting for dementia symptoms and sleep
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3.6M NIH grant funds study of smart lighting for dementia symptoms and sleep * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State researchers have received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant expected to provide about $3.6 million over five years to test whether a smart lighting system can improve sleep and behavioral and psychological symptoms among nursing home residents living with dementia.   more
Allegheny College's Courtney Walton Will Connect Literature to Local Underground Railroad History Thanks to Prestigious National Grant
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College's Courtney Walton Will Connect Literature to Local Underground Railroad History Thanks to Prestigious National Grant September 28, 2026 By: Roman Hladio Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies Courtney Walton, Ph.D., received a Periclean Faculty Leader grant to support the integration of archival research and community engagement in her African American Literature/Black Studie  more
An iPhone Helped Shyamsundar Solve a Nanoparticle Mystery
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * An iPhone Helped Shyamsundar Solve a Nanoparticle Mystery * Instead of capturing a memory with an iPhone camera, Carnegie Mellon University's Nivedita Shyamsundar used hers to make a scientific discovery. A senior in the Department of Chemistry, Shyamsundar studies tiny particles that could help medicines and vaccines more effectively travel through the human body and reach their targets. Her w  more
Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students With "Godegas"
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students with "Godegas" September 28, 2026 Aramark Student Nutrition is helping students access fresh, convenient meal options with its Godega concept, a mobile serving line inspired by the neighborhood bodega. Designed to complement traditional cafeteria serv  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Polyphonic AI Regulation," was featured in Solove's Privacy, AI, and Tech Works Worth Your Attention, a curated selection of recent scholarship on privacy,  more
Attorney General Griffin's Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit Kicks Off First Day with over 800 Registrants
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin's Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit Kicks Off First Day with over 800 Registrants * #Griffin: 'Every dollar stolen by a scammer represents a real victim, often a senior citizen, a small business owner, or a family trying to make ends meet' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement at the close of day one of his Fraud an  more
Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Tim Walberg (MI-05), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicam  more
Barrett Marshall named director of Miller Center for Public Interest Law and Advocacy
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Barrett Marshall named director of Miller Center for Public Interest Law and Advocacy * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-After seeing the job posting for director of Penn State Dickinson Law's Miller Center for Public Interest Law and Advocacy, Barrett Marshall thought, "Someone wrote this listing just for me." The Miller Center is the hub of public interest law at the Law School,   more
Brad Thompson Named Duane Morris Austin Office Managing Partner
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Brad Thompson Named Duane Morris Austin Office Managing Partner * AUSTIN, Texas, September 28, 2026-Duane Morris LLP has appointed Brad Thompson as managing partner of its Austin office. Thompson succeeds Bert Greene, who has served as managing partner since the office's opening. Thompson and Greene established the Duane Morris Austin office in 2017. Austin mark  more
California firm licenses 'potent' anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * California firm licenses 'potent' anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing * Vanderbilt Health researchers and colleagues have isolated human monoclonal antibodies from previously infected individuals that potently neutralized the measles virus in the laboratory and strongly inhibited viral replication in two animal models. California-based   more
Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy Under $2.5 Million NIH Grant
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy Under $2.5 Million NIH Grant * Carrie Nobles, assistant professor of environmental health sciences in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes   more
CIAA Football Week Four Recap/ Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Four Recap/ Weekly Honors * CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Week 4 Delivers Statement Wins, Overtime Drama and First Victories CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 4 of CIAA(r) football action featured another strong weekend of conference play as Virginia State and Virginia Union remained unbeaten in league action, Shaw survived an overtime thriller, a  more
Clark Hill: Pennsylvania Court Clarifies Contractors' Recovery of CASPA Damages
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Pennsylvania Superior Court Clarifies Contractors' Entitlement to Recovery of CASPA Damages Based on Partial Performance of Construction Contracts September 28, 2026 Authors Danny P. Cerrone, Jr., Andrew P. Giel In a recent decision, Tedesco Excavating & Paving, Inc. v. FWH Development, LLC, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that a contractor who performs some, but not all, of its contrac  more
Comcast and Fastly's New Content Delivery Model Powers Highest Quality Experience for Peacock's Biggest Live Events
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 28, 2026 Comcast and Fastly's New Content Delivery Model Powers Highest Quality Experience for Peacock's Biggest Live Events Creates a Blueprint for Expanding Capacity and Improving Efficiency Across High-Demand, Real-Time Streaming Experiences New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA Comcast and Fastly are working with NBCUniversal to deliver live sports an  more
Community filmmakers invited to submit original mini movies for annual Titan Film Festival
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Community filmmakers invited to submit original mini movies for annual Titan Film Festival * Westminster College's annual Titan Film Festival invites community members of all ages and skill levels to showcase their creativity through a mini movie-making competition. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their original films by Wednesday, Oct. 21. To be eligible, filmmakers must incorporate the foll  more
DeSales Celebrates Constitution Day with Commonwealth Court Judge Visit
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * DeSales Celebrates Constitution Day with Commonwealth Court Judge Visit * Students filled the Gambet Center auditorium on Constitution Day to hear Judge Stella Tsai of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania offer an insider's perspective on Pennsylvania's court system and the role of judges in interpreting the law. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787,   more
Eberly, Fox Graduate School to celebrate 100 years of the Penn State Ph.D. on Oct. 2
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Eberly, Fox Graduate School to celebrate 100 years of the Penn State Ph.D. on Oct. 2 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In 2026, Penn State celebrates the centennial anniversary of awarding its first doctoral degree -a degree in physics -to Marsh White. He was a student in the then-School of Chemistry and Physics at the Pennsylvania State College, known today as the Department of Physics in the Pen  more
Empire Center: New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 29 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York Annual Household Electricity Costs Rise $270 September 28, 2026 ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's average residential electricity price reached 29.90 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in July 2026, the fifth highest in the nation and 63.3 percent above the U.S. average. The state's price rose 14 percent from July 2025, nearly three times the national year-over-year increase of 4.9 per  more
Equity capital markets enter a new era of reform and connectivity
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Equity capital markets enter a new era of reform and connectivity * Global law firm Reed Smith has published its Global equity capital markets update, examining how regulatory reform, cross-border capital flows, technology, and changing approaches to public ownership are reshaping equity capital markets across the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK. "T  more
ESU Names Doyle Heffley Legislative Fellow for 2026-2027 Academic Year
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU Names Doyle Heffley Legislative Fellow for 2026-2027 Academic Year East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania announced the selection of its 2026-2027 Legislative Fellow, State Representative Doyle Heffley, at a breakfast held in his honor on Friday, September 25. ESU President Kenneth Long introduced Representative Heffley at the event to university faculty, students, staff a  more
Fetterman Joins Senate Colleagues in Letter to DHS on Election Interference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Fetterman Joins Senate Colleagues in Letter to DHS on Election Interference WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the Department to halt its efforts in a  more
Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Health Department to Reinstate Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Health Department to Reinstate Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After penning a July letter to top officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the reconsideration of the termination of grants awarded to Pennsylvania organizations for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program, U.S. Senat  more
FFRF Action Fund and Conservation Voters of Pa. Victory Fund Partner to Flip the Legislature
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- 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: * * * FFRF Action Fund and Conservation Voters of Pa. Victory Fund partner to flip the Legislature September 28, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is joining forces with the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Victory Fund. The partnership   more
Franklin & Marshall: Alum's $1 Million Gift to Construct The Arnold Family Track
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Alum's $1 Million Gift to Construct The Arnold Family Track September 28, 2026 By William Keller For Michael "Mike" Arnold '08, the track where he competed as a Franklin & Marshall student-athlete is more than a place to race. It reflects the transformative power of Division III athletics programs at scholar-focused institutions -- and the kind of lasting impact he hopes to create for future   more
From Professional Baseball to Arcadia: Dr. Liu Examines the Science Behind Human Movement
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * From Professional Baseball to Arcadia: Dr. Liu Examines the Science Behind Human Movement * Dr. Jun Ming (Sam) Liu, an assistant professor of Physical Therapy who joined Arcadia this academic year, is transforming how sports teams and academic researchers understand human movement by connecting fundamental mechanics with elite performance analysis. With a background spanning a master's in engineering sc  more
Frostburg State University Named Among Top Colleges in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Frostburg State University Named Among Top Colleges in 2027 U.S. News Rankings Sep 28, 2026 Frostburg State University has been recognized among the nation's top colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning the No. 10 spot for Best Value for In-State Students and tying for No. 20 among Top Public Schools in the Regional Universities North category. T  more
Great Valley an Essential Partner in Online AI Education at Penn State
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley an essential partner in online AI education at Penn State September 28, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State recently announced an expansion of its online professional master's program in artificial intelligence into two distinct tracks, broadening the degree for working adults nationwide who need AI skills but do not have a coding-intensive background. Befor  more
How data centers are uniting Americans from across the partisan divide
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How data centers are uniting Americans from across the partisan divide * As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, it's also reshaping the landscape -literally. Across the United States, communities are pushing back against a wave of data center construction and, according to UCLA scholar Megan Mullin, the resistance is doing something rare in American politics: uniting people acr  more
IBX and Philadelphia Flyers launch IBX Caring MVPs to celebrate community volunteers making a lasting impact in the region
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * IBX and Philadelphia Flyers launch IBX Caring MVPs to celebrate community volunteers making a lasting impact in the region * #Nominations accepted now through October 23, 2026 Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and the Philadelphia Flyers (Flyers) today announced the launch of IBX Caring MVPs, a new community recognition pro  more
ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined Philadelphia firefighters and local labor leaders at IAFF Local 22 to unveil the Public Safety Wellness Tax Credit Act, new federal legislation to improve health protections for the firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep the publ  more
In Somerset County, Career and Technical Education Students Teach the Secretary of Education How to Inspect an Airplane and Process Trees for Lumber
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * In Somerset County, Career and Technical Education Students Teach the Secretary of Education How to Inspect an Airplane and Process Trees for Lumber Aviation Maintenance Technology students could take their skills directly into the workforce after high school or leverage them into post-secondary education toward becoming a mechanic certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.   more
Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Charges and Guilty Pleas Involving 12 Individuals for Election Crimes September 28, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals, including three illegal aliens, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal  more
Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Congressman Tom Barre  more
McCloy '20's Journey Back Home to Arcadia By Way of NASA
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * McCloy '20's Journey Back Home to Arcadia By Way of NASA * Viktor McCloy '20 started his college career at Geneva College near Pittsburgh studying mechanical engineering. While there, he realized two things: He enjoyed the computer science aspects of his studies and he missed being close to home. Given that the Glenside native was intimately familiar with Arcadia-both of his parents attended Beaver Colle  more
Misericordia University Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27 Academic Year
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27 Academic Year * New Faculty Bring Expertise Across Health Sciences, Education, Nursing, Psychology and the Sciences DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University is pleased to welcome nine new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing a range of academic and professional expertise to programs across the University. The new faculty   more
Montgomery County's New Consumer Protection Partnership Hold Companies Accountable
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Montgomery County's New Consumer Protection Partnership Hold Companies Accountable * County Collaboration Announces Groundbreaking Lawsuits Targeting Digital Payday Lenders Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announce a new collaboration of a joint consumer protection effort designed to identify, inves  more
NRCC: Corrupt Cognetti Caught Again!
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Corrupt Cognetti Caught AGAIN! September 28, 2026 Corrupt Paige Cognetti was just caught trying to use her office for personal gain AGAIN. This time, Cognetti tried to quietly turn the street she lives on into a one-way street without telling anyone, leading to "dangerous near-accidents" and hurting local businesses. Cognetti even tried to cover up this pathetic attempt by blaming the P  more
One hundred years of Homecoming
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * One hundred years of Homecoming * Grove City College will host a historic 2026 Homecoming this week as the annual collegiate reunion celebration turns 100 years old. The festivities Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 center on traditions that date back to the first official Homecoming and others that have become integral to the celebration over the years. The weekend will conclude with a f  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Davis, Local Leaders Unveil Plan to Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg, Spurring Over $64 Million in New Investments
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, Local Leaders Unveil Plan to Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg, Spurring Over $64 Million in New Investments Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration brought together leaders from the Commonwealth, city and county government, business community, and local nonprofit organizations to put Downtown Harrisburg on the path to a bright and s  more
Penn State Altoona English Professor's Book Wins Two National Awards
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona English professor's book wins two national awards Erin Murphy shares selections from book in Laureate tour across Commonwealth September 28, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. -- Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona and the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate, has received two national post-publication book awards for "Human Resources," her poetry collection of documenta  more
PennWest Clarion Homecoming to honor Milutin Lazich, celebrate historic milestones
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion Homecoming to honor Milutin Lazich, celebrate historic milestones * PennWest Clarion will honor the memory of longtime choir director Milutin Lazich and celebrate several milestone anniversaries during Homecoming festivities Oct. 9-11. Professor emeritus of voice and director of choirs, Lazich served at Clarion for four decades beginning in the 1960s. During his tenure, he influenced generations  more
Pitt Public Health Epidemiology Students Put Classroom Skills Into Action
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health epidemiology students put classroom skills into action September 28, 2026 Pitt Public Health epidemiology students gathered at the O'Hara Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 24 to showcase their work at the Department of Epidemiology's annual Epidemiology in Action poster symposium. This year, 31 master's students presented projects about infectious dis  more
Pitt's $3 Billion Campaign is the Most Ambitious in Its 239-year History
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's $3 billion campaign is the most ambitious in its 239-year history September 28, 2026 From the moment the University of Pittsburgh was founded in a log cabin in 1787, we've done more than imagine what's possible -- we've made it into reality. From first-generation-student success stories to lifesaving discoveries to hands-on research that shapes industries and communities, at the Unive  more
Professor Dermot Groome co-authors report for the General Assembly on the militarization of Ukrainian children
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Dermot Groome co-authors report for the General Assembly on the militarization of Ukrainian children * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Dermot Groome and other international lawyers have issued a report on Russia's practice of taking Ukrainian children and subjecting them to indoctrination and militarization. The report was presented at a side event to the UN General Ass  more
Professor Hannah Wiseman quoted in Bloomberg Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Hannah Wiseman quoted in Bloomberg Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Bloomberg Law quoted Hannah Wiseman in an article about the D.C. Circuit's invalidation of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) emergency order to keep open a coal-fired power plant that was scheduled to retire in Michigan. You can read the article by clicking here. "If the state, as Michigan had done h  more
Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosts book manuscript workshop with leading scholars from various disciplines
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosts book manuscript workshop with leading scholars from various disciplines * CARLISLE, PA-On September 25, 2026, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf hosted a day-long, virtual workshop focused on her book project, Health Justice for Migrants: Law as a Social Determinant of Health. Makhlouf invited a small, notable group of academics, profiled bel  more
Professor Neil Connelly's latest novel: Slubber Doffers
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Professor Neil Connelly's latest novel: Slubber Doffers * For Neil Connelly, a faculty member in the English Department at Shippensburg University, school board meetings became an unexpected source of inspiration for his latest book, Slubber Doffers. Connelly had been serving as a member of his local school board when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the tone of public meetings. Residents began spe  more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at Wayne Law Review Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at Wayne Law Review Symposium * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia recently participated in "Oligarchy and the Rule of Law: Examining the Intersection of Power, Wealth, and Justice," a symposium sponsored by the Wayne Law Review. The event examined how concentrated economic and political power shapes democrati  more
Promises Made, Promises Kept - Shapiro Administration Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Projects as Part of Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Plan
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT: Shapiro Administration Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Projects as Part of Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Plan The Beacon Communities projects announced last week will add 327 housing units in the City - and as part of the Governor's Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization plan, the Commonwealth and its partners have broken ground so far on 608 new  more
Protect Our Care: Bombshell NYT Report Finds Trump CDC In Critical Condition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Bombshell NYT Report Finds Trump CDC In Critical Condition September 28, 2026 See must read NYT story below; Reaction from Protect Our Care president Brad Woodhouse: "The grim state of affairs at the Trump CDC should terrify everyone. There's a bright line between the rash of preventable disease and foodborne illness Americans have suffered the last two years and the dysfunction, chaos and political meddling at the CD  more
Reed Smith advises Cordiant Capital on sale of majority interest in Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Cordiant Capital on sale of majority interest in Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management * LONDON - Reed Smith is pleased to have advised Cordiant Capital Inc. in connection with the sale of its majority interest in Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management LLP (CDIM), a UK-based digital infrastructure platform. Cordiant is an experienced gl  more
Reed Smith strengthens emerging technologies and transactional capabilities with addition of partner Kate Campbell in Chicago
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith strengthens emerging technologies and transactional capabilities with addition of partner Kate Campbell in Chicago * CHICAGO - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Kate Campbell has joined as a partner in Chicago in its Global Corporate Group and Emerging Technologies Group, further strengthening the firm's capabilities at the intersection of A  more
Researchers show adult retinas can repair themselves
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers show adult retinas can repair themselves * When researchers at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently restored vision in adult dogs using retinal gene therapy, they expected to see functional improvements. What surprised them was what happened to the physical structure of the eye: it actually rewired itself. The study, led by assistant professor and forme  more
Sanya A. Springfield, PhD, Recognized With the 2027 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [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 h  more
Spartans Return Home: York College to Host Action-Packed Homecoming and Family Weekend
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Spartans Return Home: York College to Host Action-Packed Homecoming and Family Weekend * York College of Pennsylvania is rolling out the green carpet for students, families, alumni, and community members as annual Homecoming and Family Weekend celebrations return to campus from October 2 to 4, 2026. Packed with Spartan athletics, live entertainment, and reunions, the action-packed schedule offers   more
State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On Sept. 24, Penn State senior leaders delivered the third annual livestreamed "State of State" update, addressing the evolving higher education landscape, ongoing and new strategic university initiatives, and the vision for Penn State's ongoing success as part of the  more
Students Give Back to Lancaster County : A Quarter Century of Caring with United Way
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Students Give Back to Lancaster County : A Quarter Century of Caring with United Way * More than 300 Millersville University students, faculty and staff spent the morning of Sept. 19 volunteering at the annual Day of Caring, coordinated by The Career Center in partnership with the United Way of Lancaster County. Nonprofit organizations and local boroughs banded together to support the community.   more
Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surg  more
Susquehanna University: Sigmund Weis School of Business Recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Sigmund Weis School of Business recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges September 28, 2026 Honor follows ranking in Poets&Quants - Susquehanna University has been spotlighted as a national leader in business education in the 43rd edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges, with special mention on the guide's Small Colleges and Universities Strong in Business list. Fiske highlights Susquehanna's AACSB  more
Taking care of business: Stanley Adams and Craig Scott share careers in private practice
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 28 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Taking care of business: Stanley Adams and Craig Scott share careers in private practice * This article was originally published in the summer 2026 issue of Res Gestae. With a combined 100 years of legal experience, alumni Stanley Adams and Craig Scott look back at their work in private practice and experiences at Utah Law and discuss plans for the future. Stanley Adams S  more
Temple discovery could change how Type 2 diabetes is treated
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple discovery could change how Type 2 diabetes is treated * A Temple-developed technology that targets insulin resistance at its source is advancing towards clinical development through university spinout Valhalla Therapeutics. What if Type 2 diabetes could be treated by addressing insulin resistance before its damaging effects take hold? Temple researchers may have found a way. Now, their novel ap  more
The Importance of Reading Specialists in Today's Schools
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * The Importance of Reading Specialists in Today's Schools * # Every student deserves the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. Yet, learning to read is not always easy. Students enter classrooms with different experiences, strengths, needs, and approaches to learning. For some students, additional, targeted literacy support can make a meaningful difference in their academic journey. This  more
The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy's Brightstorm Program and AWS Collaborate to Scale Data-Driven Stormwater Management * ARLINGTON, VA - [September 28] - Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), announced today a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize stormwater management technologies at scale. The collaboration comes as many communities prepare for we  more
U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration's Illegal Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration's Illegal Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) formally rescinded the Biden Administration's illegal regulation implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Today's action officially reinstates the first Trump Administration's 20  more
Unisys Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Named to Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List Recognition includes a 4.5 out of 5-star rating for performance in reputation, impact and research and development (R&D) investment - BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 28, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named to Business Insider's 2027 list of 500 America's Most Innovative Businesses, reflecting strong  more
University of Notre Dame Law School: Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows September 28, 2026 Author: Sophie Miller First-year students Nicholas Bianco, Kathleen Farnan, Matthew Sawtelle, and Noel Vanderbilt have been named Notre Dame Law School's 2026-27 Murphy Fellows. The Murphy Fellowship gives students opportunities to participate in programming that explores the intersection of law and religion and pa  more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Can The Field of Communication Handle Another Red Scare?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * 28 Sep 2026 Can The Field of Communication Handle Another Red Scare? In a new essay, Professor Victor Pickard traces how redbaiting and the Second Red Scare shaped the early communication field. By Hailey Reissman In the new issue of Journalism History, Professor Victor Pickard writes about how redbaiting, "the process of discrediting -- and ultimately   more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Roberto Gonzales Helps Chart a Path for Education and Workforce Opportunity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Roberto Gonzales Helps Chart a Path for Education and Workforce Opportunity The Richard Perry University Professor and a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor served on a national commission that spent two years developing recommendations to create stronger pathways from high school to education, service, and work. Sep 28, 2026 Roberto Gonzales, the Ri  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Computing & Information: Amy Babay, DINS Colleagues Secure NSF Grant to Develop Framework for AI-Driven Monitoring to Predict and Maintain Connectivity During Network Failures
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news: * * * Amy Babay, DINS Colleagues Secure NSF Grant to Develop Framework for AI-Driven Monitoring to Predict and Maintain Connectivity during Network Failures Professor Amy Babay will serve as PI for a multi-year National Science Foundation grant to begin in October 2026 to explore the development of the "Intelligent Resilient Overlay NextG Network (IRONN)." IRONN, a  more
UPMC Hillman Breast Cancer Scientist Receives Grant, Gives Keynote Lecture at 10th Anniversary of Symposium She Founded
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UPMC Hillman Breast Cancer Scientist Receives Grant, Gives Keynote Lecture at 10th Anniversary of Symposium She Founded Ten years ago, Steffi Oesterreich launched a symposium for one of the most difficult-to-detect forms of breast cancer, gathering researchers, patients and advocates together in Pittsburgh to bring attention to a disease she knew was woefully understudied.   more
Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * Today, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster  more
Walking with a Purpose
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 28 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Walking with a Purpose * A great way to celebrate a milestone birthday is to stand up for an important cause. Nora Boyd, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, observed her 40th trip around the sun by taking part in the first day of the Women's Water Walk. This walking protest and prayer event is being held September 19 through October 4, and traces 108 miles of the route for the proposed Constitution Pipeline. Parti  more
Worcester State Welcomes Ten New Faculty Members This Fall Semester
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- Worcester State University issued the following news: * * * Worcester State welcomes ten new faculty members this fall semester September 28, 2026 By: Lexi Jones Worcester State University welcomes ten new faculty members to campus this fall, bringing diverse expertise and a shared commitment to teaching, scholarship, and student success. Get to know the newest members of the Worcester State community and learn more about the experience and perspective  more