Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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"Fit for Every Possibility" Tour Kicks off with Washington, D.C. Event
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * "Fit for Every Possibility" Tour Kicks off with Washington, D.C. Event * "Government's for everybody, and it's really an honor to get to serve for everybody," said Anne Schuchat '80, H'05, former principal deputy director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during last Wednesday night's "Fit for Every Possibility: Swarthmore Alumni Shaping Washington, D.C." event. It was the first of four  more
***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a roundtable discussion titled "COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People" with patients, families, doctors, and nurses. The 21 panelists shared firsthand accounts of mistreatment and other exp  more
ACA Connects and NTCA Statement on the FCC's Grant of their Router Waiver
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: Telecommunications] -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) posted the following news release: * * * ACA Connects and NTCA Statement on the FCC's Grant of their Router Waiver * September 30, 2026-Grant Spellmeyer, President and CEO of America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) and Mike Romano, CEO of NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) app  more
American Dental Association: Dental Examinations Crucial in Early Oral Cancer Detection
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The American Dental Association posted the following news release: * * * Dental Examinations Crucial in Early Oral Cancer Detection First ADA living guideline reaffirms clinical oral examinations and biopsy as most effective methods to identify and confirm early-stage oral cancer - CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2026 -- The American Cancer Society projects 38,720 new oral cancer cases and 8,390 deaths this year in the United States--roughly one life lost every hour. An upda  more
Aramark: Creating Unforgettable Race-Day Experiences at Madring's Formula 1 Debut in Spain
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Unforgettable Race-Day Experiences at Madring's Formula 1 Debut in Spain September 30, 2026 Madrid's brand-new motorsport circuit--called Madring--made its debut recently during the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix of Spain September 11-13, 2026. MICE Catering, an Aramark Spain company specializing in premium cater  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins Louisiana and Alabama in Suing 29 Defendants for Shipping Abortion Pills across State Lines
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Louisiana and Alabama in Suing 29 Defendants for Shipping Abortion Pills across State Lines * #Griffin: 'I am proud to defend Arkansas's pro-life laws through this action today' BATON ROUGE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and the attorneys general of Louisiana and Alabama sued 29 defendants for shipping aborti  more
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p  more
Bingaman & Son Lumber Chief Operating Officer Shields Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following written testimony by Tyler Shields, chief operating officer of Bingaman and Son Lumber Inc., Kreamer, Pennsylvania, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Tyler Shields, and I serve as Chief Operating Officer  more
Bombshell POLITICO Report Reveals Brian Fitzpatrick Has Paid A Convicted Felon Who Writes Fake Blog Posts Cited in Fitzpatrick's Attack Ads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Bombshell POLITICO Report Reveals Brian Fitzpatrick Has Paid A Convicted Felon Who Writes Fake Blog Posts Cited in Fitzpatrick's Attack Ads * Fitzpatrick is running negative attack ads with lies about Bob Harvie. They use fake citations written by a felon who Fitzpatrick has paid. New reporting this morning reveals that Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is using fake citations in hi  more
Boyle Statement on August 2026 PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on August 2026 PCE Inflation Data September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.4 percent for August 2026:  more
Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education * * #Largest Individual Gift in Higher Education History Builds on CMU's Distinctive Academic and Research Strengths, Includes $1 Billion Investment in Pittsburgh Campus * #$2 Billion Gift Will Launch CMU Miami, Organized Around Societal Challenges and Purpose-Built for   more
Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, Working Families - Collierville, TN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful,   more
College of Education News: Sept. 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education News: Sept. 30, 2026 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements. * Renee Carbonara, financial planning analyst in the College of Education, was recently recognized for her contributions as a "reliable and dedicated partner on our team" in Penn   more
Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Court Allows Antitrust Price-Fixing Claims Against Rouse and the Nation's Largest Construction Equipment Rental Companies to Proceed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Court Allows Antitrust Price-Fixing Claims Against Rouse and the Nation's Largest Construction Equipment Rental Companies to Proceed * The ruling is a significant development in the emerging law of "algorithmic pricing" antitrust litigation Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, announces that a federal judge has denied motions to dismiss claims   more
Duane Morris Partner Meagen Leary Named a Top 100 Lawyer by the Daily Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Meagen Leary Named a Top 100 Lawyer by the Daily Journal * LOS ANGELES, September 30, 2026-Duane Morris LLP partner Meagen Leary has been named in the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 100 Lawyers list. The list celebrates California attorneys doing cutting-edge legal work. Profiles of the honorees are featured in a special Top 100 Lawyers publicatio  more
Erin D. Sheets to Receive 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Erin D. Sheets to Receive 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Erin D. Sheets, of the University of Minnesota Duluth, USA has been named the recipient of the Society's 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award. Sheets will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Phila  more
Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC Sep 30, 2026 Key Highlights: * Sara Wray '28 declared as one of LVC's first Engineering Physics majors. * Wray has spent two summers at LVC conducting research alongside faculty mentors and will present her research at an upcoming conference this fall. - A high school physics class sparked Sara Wray's interest in the intersection of physi  more
Federal Register: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Issues Information Collection Notice on Annual Certification & Data Collection Report Form & Abbreviated Transaction Level Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the Community Development Financial   more
Federal Register: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Issues Information Collection Notice on Certification Application
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the Community Development Financial   more
Federal Register: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Issues Information Collection Notice on Uses of Award Report Form
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following information collection: * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2023-2025 & Other Changes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: * * * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes (EPA ICR Number 2722.03, OMB Control Number 2060-0749), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed ex  more
Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Letter to HUD Urging Implementation of Whole Home Repairs Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Letter to HUD Urging Implementation of Whole Home Repairs Law WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner urging an establishment of a Whole Home Repairs program through the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy H  more
Fifteen Penn Staters Honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows Representing a wide range of fields and industries, the 2026 Alumni Fellows returned to Penn State to celebrate their achievements, reconnect with the University, and inspire the next generation of Penn Staters September 30, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Alumni Association celebrated 15 exceptional Penn Staters   more
Filippo Mancia to Receive 2027 Award in Membrane Protein Biophysics
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Filippo Mancia to Receive 2027 Award in Membrane Protein Biophysics * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Filippo Mancia, of Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA has been named the recipient of the Society's 2027 Award in Membrane Protein Biophysics. Mancia will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, bein  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Courts Pushed Back on Website Tracking Lawsuits in September, But Broken Cookie Banners Are Still a Major Risk
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Courts Pushed Back on Website Tracking Lawsuits in September, But Broken Cookie Banners Are Still a Major Risk Sep 30, 2026 FP tracked six court rulings in September claiming that businesses illegally let third parties track visitors to their websites, with four favoring the companies being sued and two favoring plaintiffs. The cases were brought under California's wiretapping and "pen register" laws  more
Food & Water Watch: PA Legislature Must Not Move on Weak Data Center Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * PA Legislature Must Not Move on Weak Data Center Protections As the legislature reconvenes, industry-friendly optional data center bill is up for consideration in Senate Sep 28, 2026 Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania House and Senate returned to Harrisburg today and are back in session until November 30. Data center bills are expected to be considered, including SB1345, which, instead of enacting a s  more
Geisinger and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Collaboration Continues to Advance Research Addressing Pediatric Health Challenges
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia collaboration continues to advance research addressing pediatric health challenges Sep. 30, 2026 DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) continue to strengthen their collaborative pediatric research partnership, marking a milestone with the funding of a fourth joint research project aimed at improving the health of   more
GIFFORDS PAC releases new ad against Rob Bresnahan in PA-08
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC releases new ad against Rob Bresnahan in PA-08 * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released its second ad in its $850,000 advertising investment in the race to represent Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District as part of its $10  more
HIV patients with cancer must travel farther than others to access clinical trials
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * HIV patients with cancer must travel farther than others to access clinical trials * For people living with HIV, the road to a promising cancer treatment can be longer than it should be, literally. According to a new multi-institutional study, HIV-positive cancer patients face significantly longer travel times than cancer patients without HIV to receive chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) the  more
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Increasing Demand for Homegrown Products
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today as we discuss some of the agricultural programs, policies, and tools we have at our disposal for enhancing demand of homegrown agricultural products, both here and across t  more
House passes Inglis, Fiedler bill to streamline new energy connections to grid
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House passes Inglis, Fiedler bill to streamline new energy connections to grid * Legislation preventing delays for small-scale energy systems advances to Senate HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - State Reps. John Inglis and Elizabeth Fiedler announced today their legislation to remove unnecessary obstacles in connecting small-scale energy projects to Pennsylvania's electric grid passed the st  more
Hunter Researcher Joins Study on Plastics Exposure in Laundry Industry
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Researcher Joins Study on Plastics Exposure in Laundry Industry * A faculty researcher at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is helping lead key components of a federally funded study that will investigate workers' exposure to airborne plastic particles in laundry and dry-cleaning businesses and develop practical strategies to reduce potential health risk  more
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, Harrisburg Leaders Announce a New Plan to Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, Harrisburg Leaders Announce a New Plan to Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg The Shapiro Administration is investing $22.7 million to drive revitalization efforts in Pennsylvania's capital city to create a better place to live, do business, work, and visit. September 29, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Li  more
Jason Casar and M. Julia Maristany to Receive 2027 Doctoral Research Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Jason Casar and M. Julia Maristany to Receive 2027 Doctoral Research Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Jason Casar, of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School, USA and M. Julia Maristany, of the University of Cambridge, UK, have been named recipients of the 2027 Doctoral Research in Biophysics Award. Casar and Maristany will be h  more
Joseph D. (Jody) Puglisi to Receive the 2027 Ignacio Tinoco Award in Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Joseph D. (Jody) Puglisi to Receive the 2027 Ignacio Tinoco Award in Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Joseph D. (Jody) Puglisi, of Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, will receive the 2027 Ignacio Tinoco Award in Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules. Puglisi will be honored at the Society's 71st   more
K&L Gates Practices, Lawyers Recognised in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Edition
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Practices, Lawyers Recognised in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Edition 30 September 2026 K&L Gates has been recognised in 30 practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 edition, with more than 50 lawyers recommended as leading practitioners. Published annually, the rankings highlight the UK's leading lawyers providing essential practice guidance around laws and regulation  more
Kandice Tanner to Receive 2027 Michael and Kate Barany Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Kandice Tanner to Receive 2027 Michael and Kate Barany Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Kandice Tanner, of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA, has been named recipients of the 2027 Michael and Kate Barany Award. Tanner will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Penns  more
La Salle University Recognized as a Top National Destination for Higher Education in TIME's Inaugural College Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle University recognized as a top national destination for higher education in TIME's inaugural college rankings September 30, 2026 America's Best Colleges of 2026-27, a new ranking from TIME and Statista, places La Salle among a top-tier of American institutions. - La Salle University's strong standing in national higher education rankings continues with an impressive entry on America's Best C  more
Lauren L. Porter to Receive 2027 Early Career Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Lauren L. Porter to Receive 2027 Early Career Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Lauren L. Porter, of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, USA, has been named the recipient of the 2027 Early Career Award. Porter will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from  more
Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Lawyers to Its Hall of Fame and 2027 500 Leading Litigators List
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Lawyers to Its Hall of Fame and 2027 500 Leading Litigators List PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2026: Lawdragon has inducted Morgan Lewis partners April Nelson Ross and Grace Speights into its Hall of Fame and named them, along with 22 other Morgan Lewis lawyers, to its 2027 500 Leading Litigators in America list. April and Grace, both resident in the firm's Wash  more
Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide Recognizes 28 Morgan Lewis Practices and 14 Lawyers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide Recognizes 28 Morgan Lewis Practices and 14 Lawyers LONDON, September 30, 2026: Morgan Lewis has achieved 28 practice rankings in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500 UK. The firm earned a new ranking in Insurance Litigation: for Policyholders, while Intellectual Property: Patents (Contentious and Non-Contentious) moved from "Firms to Watch" into the official ranki  more
Loriann Irving Named KU Employee of the Month for August 2026
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Loriann Irving Named KU Employee of the Month for August 2026 September 30, 2026 KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Congratulations to Loriann Irving, instructor, Student Support Services Program, on being named Kutztown University Employee of the Month for August 2026. Irving's nomination came from several individuals, which can be read below. Stephen Walker, Student Support Services Program "I am proud to nomina  more
Marywood to Present War of the Worlds-The Panic Broadcast from October 22-25
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood to Present War of the Worlds-The Panic Broadcast from October 22-25 * Nearly 88 years after it was first broadcast in late October 1938, Marywood University's theatre program presents War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, a theatrical reimagining of one of the most infamous moments in American broadcasting history. Inspired by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre's 1938 radio adaptation of H.  more
Modifying heart cell metabolism unlocks self-repair system after heart attack
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Burnham Prebys posted the following news release: * * * Modifying heart cell metabolism unlocks self-repair system after heart attack * Study shows how blocking an energy transfer enzyme shifts mammalian hearts into a regenerative state The adult human heart is a reliable and resilient engine fueling our everyday lives while also being responsive enough to supercharge a Usain Bolt sprint or sustain a three-week bike race in t  more
Morgan Lewis Recognized in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Recognized in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook NEW YORK, September 30, 2026: BTI Consulting Group has recognized Morgan Lewis in its annual Litigation Outlook, a market-intelligence report created from interviews with senior corporate legal decision-makers at large companies. In this year's report, titled More Aggressive. More Complexity. Higher Stakes,  more
Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval * The legislation will help prevent sudden death in epilepsy patients HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - Bipartisan legislation that would require coroners to investigate and report cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, or SUDEP, was unanimously approved (49-0) today by the Pennsylvania Senate, state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D  more
MU Participates in Coordinated PASSHE Outreach Effort
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * MU Participates in Coordinated PASSHE Outreach Effort * Millersville and other universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education will hold nearly 20 events in eastern and western Pennsylvania this fall through a new outreach initiative designed to give high school students more ways to explore college. Buses will bring students to campuses, including students who might otherwise ha  more
NACTOY and SAE International Announce First Recipients of Automotive Journalism and Engineering Scholarships
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * NACTOY and SAE International Announce First Recipients of Automotive Journalism and Engineering Scholarships Scholarship program supports the next generation of automotive storytellers, engineers and innovators - DETROIT, September 29, 2026 - The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year(TM) (NACTOY) Awards and SAE International today announced the first recipients of the SAE Int  more
NAVSUP Strengthens Readiness Through Auditing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * NAVSUP Strengthens Readiness Through Auditing PHILADELPHIA -An audit can identify a discrepancy. For Naval Supply Systems Command Headquarters (NAVSUP HQ), the more important question is what happens next. Across NAVSUP HQ, personnel analyze results, identify weaknesses and correct business processes before recurring problems can affect accountability, inventory management and ultimately support the Fleet. For Ja  more
New AI grants to support instructional innovation at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New AI grants to support instructional innovation at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State faculty can now apply to two grant programs from the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, both funded through the Office of the Provost and designed to support the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning in alignment with Penn State's AI Transformatio  more
New EEI Report Shows How Electric Companies Are Supporting Customers, Helping Families Manage Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EEI Report Shows How Electric Companies Are Supporting Customers, Helping Families Manage Energy Costs * WASHINGTON (September 30, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released Powering Customer Savings: Helping Residential Customers Save on Energy Costs, a report showcasing how America's investor-owned electric companies are helping customers through bill assista  more
New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Materials Research Institute (MRI) has made three leadership appointments focused on strengthening research strategy, external engagement and the scientific direction of MRI's Nanofabrication Laboratory (Nanofab). Aida Ebrahimi, Thomas and Sheila Roell Early Career Associate Prof  more
Nittany AI Alliance announces October workshops and events
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Nittany AI Alliance announces October workshops and events * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Nittany AI Alliance has announced its schedule of workshops and events for October. All Penn State students are invited to attend. Housed in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, Nittany AI connects Penn State students with faculty, industry and community partners to explore p  more
Nurses File Class Action Alleging Private Equity Company Harren Equity Partners Profited from Forced Labor Scheme
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Nurses File Class Action Alleging Private Equity Company Harren Equity Partners Profited from Forced Labor Scheme * Nurses recruited from foreign countries to work in U.S. hospitals have filed a federal class action lawsuit against private equity firm Harren Equity Partners, LLC, alleging the firm knowingly profited from a forced labor scheme carried out by its portf  more
PA State Capitol boasts new nursing facility
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA State Capitol boasts new nursing facility * HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - Nursing mothers visiting the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex can now breastfeed or pump in a clean, safe, and accessible nursing station, thanks to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the PA Department of General Services, and the Shapiro Administration. State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, unveiled   more
Pa. House OKs Haddock measure affirming state's right to regulate AI
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House OKs Haddock measure affirming state's right to regulate AI * HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved a resolution sponsored by state Rep. Jim Haddock that urges the U.S. Congress to suspend efforts to pass federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation. An executive order signed  more
Pa. State Sen. Bartolotta Bill to Protect Pennsylvania Farmers Advances From Senate Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Bartolotta Bill to Protect Pennsylvania Farmers Advances from Senate Committee September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to prohibit the manufacture and sale of lab-grown meat and poultry in Pennsylvania was approved today by the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. Senate Bill 1422 is intended to protect Pennsylvania's farmer  more
Pa. State Sen. Farry Bill to Expand EMS Transport Options Advances From Senate Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Farry Bill to Expand EMS Transport Options Advances from Senate Committee September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- A bill sponsored by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) to give emergency medical services (EMS) providers greater flexibility in transporting patients to appropriate receiving facilities advanced unanimously from the Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee today. "E  more
Pa. State Sen. Gebhard Bill to Protect Senior Citizens From Scams Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Gebhard Bill to Protect Senior Citizens from Scams Passes Senate September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced the passage of legislation he introduced to update Pennsylvania's Older Adult Protective Services Act to better protect seniors from financial abuse and scams. "Older Pennsylvanians are among our most vulnerable citizens, and we have seen an alarmi  more
Pa. State Sen. Laughlin's Aimee's Law Advances From Senate Judiciary Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Laughlin's Aimee's Law Advances from Senate Judiciary Committee September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to establish a statewide animal abuser registry advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Senate Bill 1311, known as Aimee's Law, now heads to the full Senate for consideration. The bill is named for a six-month-old husky   more
Pa. State Sens. Yaw, Ward Bill to Allow Truck Haulers to Carry Electronic Permits Approved in Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Yaw, Ward Bill to Allow Truck Haulers to Carry Electronic Permits Approved in Committee September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Legislation introduced by Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Judy Ward (R-30) allowing Pennsylvania truck haulers to carry electronic permits for oversized shipments was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today. "We're living in an increasingly digital worl  more
Patricia E. Harris '77 to Receive Inaugural Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Patricia E. Harris '77 to Receive Inaugural Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award September 30, 2026 By William Keller This fall, Franklin & Marshall College will debut a new honor and celebrate the career and leadership of one of its most accomplished graduates. The inaugural recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Innovator Award is Patricia E. Harris, Bloomberg Philanthro  more
Penn College Receives Largest One-time Cash Gift in Its History
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College receives largest one-time cash gift in its history September 30, 2026 A significant gift from the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation will help Pennsylvania College of Technology students overcome financial barriers to higher education. Brook J. Lenfest, the foundation's founder and the chairman of NetCarrier Inc., visited Penn College on Tuesday to announce the $2 million cont  more
Penn Experts Lead Update of ADA Oral Cancer Guideline
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Penn Experts Lead Update of ADA Oral Cancer Guideline PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2026 - In advancement of early detection of oral cancer, researchers from Penn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health are leading the development of national living guidelines for patients, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Announced today by the   more
Penn State Altoona Professor to Read From Collected Poems
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor to read from collected poems September 30, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. -- Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, will read from her newest book of poetry on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 12:05 to 12:20 p.m. in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. "Patricia Jabbeh Wesley: Collected Poems, 1998-2020" was released  more
Penn State brand commercial earns six highly competitive global awards
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State brand commercial earns six highly competitive global awards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's brand commercial, "This is a Place," has received six highly competitive international awards, including being named a People's Telly Gold Winner in the "general - promotional video category" in the 47th Annual Telly Awards -the premier award honoring video and television across al  more
Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2027 THE World University Rankings
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2027 THE World University Rankings * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is ranked No. 18 among U.S. public institutions and No. 38 among all U.S. universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released Sept. 29. Overall, the University ranked No. 101 globally, a seven-place rise over last year's ranking, placing Penn   more
Pitt's Center for Governance and Markets Received a $1.8M Grant From the John Templeton Foundation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's Center for Governance and Markets received a $1.8M grant from the John Templeton Foundation September 29, 2026 A team led by the Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public and International Affairs will examine how societies can respond to the erosion of trust in the public sector -- in the U.S. and around the world. The three-year project, l  more
Point Park Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Support for Low-Income Students
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant to Expand Support for Low-Income Students September 30, 2026 Point Park University has been awarded a $3 million federal Strengthening Institutions Program grant to launch From Risk to Readiness at Point Park University: The Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness Initiative. The university-wide initiative will strengthen academic quality, institutional capac  more
Q&A: The safety and sterilization of pharmaceuticals manufacturing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The safety and sterilization of pharmaceuticals manufacturing * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Manufacturing modern medicines is a multi-stage process, and each step introduces the opportunity for contamination, which can be both deadly and expensive. Recently, epinephrine injections, used for severe allergic reactions, were recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility, according to the U.  more
Reed Smith launches updated guide to AI in the entertainment & media industry
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith launches updated guide to AI in the entertainment & media industry * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith has today published an updated guide examining the rapidly evolving legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment & media industry - Entertainment & Media Guide to AI: Three Years On. When Reed Smith first published the gu  more
Reed Smith partner David Halbreich selected by the Daily Journal as one of 2026's Top 100 Lawyers
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith partner David Halbreich selected by the Daily Journal as one of 2026's Top 100 Lawyers * LOS ANGELES - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that David Halbreich, partner in the firm's Insurance Recovery Group, has been honored by the Daily Journal as one of this year's Top 100 Lawyers. The annual recognition highlights California attorneys demonstr  more
Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English, dies at 89
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English, dies at 89 * A. Reeve Parker, professor emeritus of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Sept. 16 in Ithaca, New York, at age 89. A scholar of British Romanticism, he taught at Cornell from 1967-2009, when he retired, serving as chair of the department for multiple terms starting from 1978 to 1984. His scholarship ext  more
REJECTED: Bauknecht: Like Millennials with social media, will news execs force Gen Z to set the AI agenda?
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Bauknecht: Like Millennials with social media, will news execs force Gen Z to set the AI agenda? * Out of fear and confusion, we handed the social media leadership keys to early-career journalists. Let's take a more collaborative approach with AI. This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism edu  more
Rep. Comer Issues Letter to PredictIt CEO Phillips
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to PredictIt CEO Aristotle Phillips: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Mr. John Aristotle Phillips Chief Executive Officer Aristotle Exchange, Inc. d/b/a PredictIt c/o Aristotle International, Inc. 205 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Dear Mr. Phillips: The Committee on Oversight and Government Re  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Champions for Pennsylvania General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Champions for Pennsylvania General Assembly * : Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed a slate of reproductive freedom champions for election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The endorseme  more
Reps. Raskin, Morelle Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20  more
Robert M. Stroud to Receive Biophysical Society's 2027 Founders Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Robert M. Stroud to Receive Biophysical Society's 2027 Founders Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Robert M. Stroud, of the University of California, San Francisco, USA, will receive the Society's 2027 Founders Award. Stroud will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 20-24  more
Rosemary Cater to Receive the 2027 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Rosemary Cater to Receive the 2027 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Rosemary Cater, of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, Australia will receive the 2027 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award. Cater will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylva  more
Saint Joseph's University's Awarded $2 Million Grant to Train Next Generation of Autism Care Leaders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news: * * * Saint Joseph's University's Awarded $2 Million Grant to Train Next Generation of Autism Care Leaders The multi-year grant supports the development and implementation of a new training program that will improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). September 30, 2026 Saint Joseph's University has  more
Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) celebrated a historic gift to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, including a transformational $1 billion investment in CMU's Pittsburgh campus and $2 billion to launch Carnegie Mellon  more
Sens. Markey, Schumer, Sanders Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, CDC Director Schwartz,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 The Honorable Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD Director  more
Shapiro-Davis Administration Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Ensuring Patient and Provider Safety at Reproductive Health Care Clinics
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro-Davis Administration Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Ensuring Patient and Provider Safety at Reproductive Health Care Clinics During their conversation, health care providers, community leaders, and advocates spoke about how threats to patients and providers at reproductive health care clinics across Pennsylvania limit reproductive freedom. Since taking office, the Shapiro  more
Smucker's Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker's Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON \- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) announced that his bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284, has passed the Senate and is headed to the President's desk for signature. Smucker introduced the legislation with Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) to help Americans better understand how the timing of their decision to cl  more
Students Benefit from Faculty Research, Mentorship, & Expertise
SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Students Benefit from Faculty Research, Mentorship, & Expertise * At Sweet Briar, students don't just have access to their professors inside the classroom. In addition to research opportunities through courses, senior theses, capstones, and summer programs, students often have even more chances to experience academic research first-hand. Whether bringing scholars to campus, returning to the classroom with  more
Summer Research Fellow: Ava Konton '27
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Summer Research Fellow: Ava Konton '27 * Ava Konton, a senior honors student and psychology major from Canonsburg, Pa., spent her summer exploring the intersection of social and clinical aspects of psychology as one of 10 students selected for Westminster College's 10th annual Summer Research Fellowship. Konton conducted her research, "The Core of Substance: The Role of Negative Core Beliefs on the  more
The art of 'genius': UCLA's Rodney McMillian wins a MacArthur Fellowship
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * The art of 'genius': UCLA's Rodney McMillian wins a MacArthur Fellowship * More than two decades ago, artist Rodney McMillian spotted a battered armchair by a trash heap, brought it to his art studio and began thinking about what happens when everyday objects are removed from one setting and placed in another. His resulting found-object sculpture, "Chair," was an early example of the   more
THON, Four Diamonds mark 50 years of partnership at Pennsylvania Capitol
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * THON, Four Diamonds mark 50 years of partnership at Pennsylvania Capitol * HARRISBURG, Pa. -Penn State THON and Four Diamonds marked 50 years of partnership and more than $273 million raised for pediatric cancer care and research with a gathering at the Pennsylvania Capitol during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Members of the General Assembly recognized Four Diamonds and THON at the  more
U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026 - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13322) by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026: Overview and Issues for Congress As of September 24, 2026, the United States has seen the highest number of annual reported measles cases since 1991, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This 2026 total has alread  more
U.S. News & World Report: Moravian's Innovation Lab Opens AI to Every Major
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report: Moravian's Innovation Lab Opens AI to Every Major September 30, 2026 Higher education expert Melissa Morriss-Olson, CEO of the American University of Greece Global Campus and a distinguished professor at Bay Path University, shared her take on Moravian University's new AI Innovation Lab with U.S. News & World Report recently. "Moravian is treating AI not simply as a sp  more
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford: Librarians Examine Curriculum Centers, Teaching Methods and More
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty publish, present and create Librarians examine curriculum centers, teaching methods and more September 30, 2026 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford faculty members have had a productive year so far, publishing and presenting papers, acting, and creating an interactive art installation. Dr. Kevin Ewert, professor of theater, published an article this summer in Shakespeare  more
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford: Moore Receives Excellence in Social Work Award
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Moore receives excellence in social work award MSW alumni learn about historical trauma and cultural resilience September 30, 2026 The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Master of Social Work Alumni Network celebrated its 10th annual Pamela J. Cousins Excellence in Social Work award Friday, honoring clinical social worker and therapist Jennifer Moore of Kane. Moore was nominate  more
Ursinus named 2026 Community Hero by Integrate for Good
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus named 2026 Community Hero by Integrate for Good * Ursinus College has been named the 2026 Community Hero by Integrate for Good, a Collegeville-based nonprofit that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive volunteerism, community leadership, and employment. Integrate for Good's Community Hero Award is the nonprofit's highest honor, presented annually since 2019 to an individual, busine  more
US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven skills training programs for critical industries like shipbuilding, advance  more
UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she a  more
Waynesburg University: Stover Center Hosts Journalist and Biographer Peter Canellos
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Stover Center hosts journalist and biographer Peter Canellos Maura Fenske Sep 29, 2026 Waynesburg University's Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership hosted journalist and biographer Peter S. Canellos on Sept. 15 for a lecture examining the history and development of the modern U.S. Supreme Court. Canellos presented "The Supreme Court: How We Got Here!" as part of the Stover Cen  more
Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named James "Jay" M. Weitzel, a committed supporter of Penn State Greater Allegheny and current co-chair of the campus' campaign committee, and John and Mary Furniss, longtime volunteers for the Eberly College of Science, as the 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year. The awards,   more
Westminster College hosts weekly music series at Wallace Memorial Chapel
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College hosts weekly music series at Wallace Memorial Chapel * Westminster College is launching "Music in Wallace Memorial Chapel," a series of sacred music events that will run from October through December. The inaugural season begins with an organ recital at noon on Friday, Oct. 2 and will include concerts that encompass worship services, choir performances and other musical select  more
William A. Eaton to Receive Biophysical Society's 2027 Award in the Biophysics of Health and Disease
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * William A. Eaton to Receive Biophysical Society's 2027 Award in the Biophysics of Health and Disease * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that William A. Eaton, of the National Institute Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, USA, has been named the recipient of the 2027 BPS Award in the Biophysics of Health and Di  more
WVYC Marks a Half-Century of Student Voices Going Out Over the Airwaves
YORK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * WVYC Marks a Half-Century of Student Voices Going Out Over the Airwaves * York College of Pennsylvania will welcome several generations of broadcasters to campus on Alumni Weekend, Oct. 2-4, to celebrate 50 years of its student-operated radio station. For five decades, York College of Pennsylvania students have found their voice behind a microphone at WVYC. The student-run radio station has grown   more
Yadilette Rivera-Colonto Receive 2027 Emily M. Gray Distinguished Educator Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Yadilette Rivera-Colonto Receive 2027 Emily M. Gray Distinguished Educator Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Yadilette Rivera-Colon, of Bay Path University, USA, has been named the recipient of the 2027 Emily M. Gray Distinguished Educator Award. Rivera-Colon will be honored at Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia,   more
Yu-li Wang to Receive 2027 Carolyn Cohen Innovation Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Yu-li Wang to Receive 2027 Carolyn Cohen Innovation Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Yu-li Wang, of Carnegie Mellon University, USA, will receive the 2027 Carolyn Cohen Innovation Award. Wang will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 20-24, 2027. Wang will receive the   more
Zi-Kui Liu receives theory award from Materials Research Society
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Zi-Kui Liu receives theory award from Materials Research Society * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Zi-Kui Liu, the Corning Faculty Fellow in Materials Science and Engineering in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will receive the 2026 Materials Theory Award from the Materials Research Society. Liu will receive his award and present a lecture, "The Quest for Predictability -Therm  more