News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors
$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy is a clean, low-carbon power source that can generate electricity 24 hours a day, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. New reactor technologies, such as molten salt reactors -which use high-temperature liquid salts instead of water as the primary coolant -have the potential t
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Alumni's gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Alumni's gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State graduates Carol Poblete and Mark Poblete have committed $185,000 to spearhead a student wellness initiative in the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Music.
The gift will create the Poblete Studio, a space in the School of Music's Music Building that will serve as a flexible
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American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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The Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
Saara Khan
10/02/2026
America is facing a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven in part by artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers. Instead of responding to that demand by building needed generation and transmission infrastructure, utilities are caving to growing backlash against data centers - even after projects have alr
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Aramark Chef Council Program Helps Students Take a First Step Into the Culinary Industry
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Chef Council Program Helps Students Take a First Step into the Culinary Industry
October 2, 2026
When Chef James Sanders visited a culinary classroom at the Chicago Public Schools Tilden Career Academy last fall, he expected to talk about his path to restaurant ownership. He didn't expect one student's questions t
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At CMU Summit, Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Stronger Community Protections as AI Data Centers Expand Across Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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At CMU Summit, Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Stronger Community Protections as AI Data Centers Expand Across Pennsylvania
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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 2, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined community organizers, researchers, environmental advocates, labor leaders, and policymakers at Carnegie Mellon University's Community-Centered AI Infrastructure Summit to call for stronger protect
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of sixteen states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based "EIDP," the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company, Corteva, and a newly cre
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General Griffin Announces $32 Million Settlement with Monsanto over Claims of Environmental Contamination
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces $32 Million Settlement with Monsanto over Claims of Environmental Contamination
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#Griffin: 'These funds are restricted in nature and will be spent in furtherance of water quality
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a settlement of at least $32 million and up to $80 million with Monsanto Company, S
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Attorney General Griffin Announces District Court Has Terminated Camden-Fairview Consent Decrees
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces District Court Has Terminated Camden-Fairview Consent Decrees
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#Griffin: 'I applaud this decision, which will further empower parents to make the education-freedom decision that's best for their family regardless of skin color'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that a federal district court has
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in a new manufacturing site in the United States
LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Oct. 2 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer Group, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, posted the following news release:
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Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in a new manufacturing site in the United States
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New Albany, Ohio, U.S., October 2, 2026 - Bayer announced on Friday plans to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio, U.S. Bu
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
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Shippensburg University biology students Robert Long and Alissa Dorsey, and chemistry students Kate Tarbert and Landon Herzog, spent the summer of 2026 conducting research through Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, supported by the SU Foundat
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Boyle Statement on September 2026 Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on September 2026 Jobs Report
October 2, 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 Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29,000 jobs in September:
"Donald Trump said he's
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CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi Hate Targeting Lancaster Township Synagogue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi Hate Targeting Lancaster Township Synagogue
October 2, 2026
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned alleged neo-Nazi hate targeting Degel Israel Congregation in Lancaster Township.
A suspect reportedly post
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CENTER FOR DAIRY EXCELLENCE: GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR PA DAIRY PRODUCERS TO MAKE ON-FARM INVESTMENTS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR PA DAIRY PRODUCERS TO MAKE ON-FARM INVESTMENTS
Dairy Excellence Grants and Dairy Productivity Grant Applications Are Due November 1
Harrisburg, Pa. - The Center for Dairy Excellence opened two competitive grant programs on October 1 for Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking to improve efficiency and invest in projects that directly
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College of Ag Sciences spotlights research during Legislative Research Tour
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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College of Ag Sciences spotlights research during Legislative Research Tour
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pennsylvania legislators, agricultural advocates and industry leaders got a firsthand look at how Penn State research is helping shape the future of agriculture during a recent tour of research and innovation at University Park.
Hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
October 2, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus!
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff m
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Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act. The Beyond the Box Act would provide colleges and universities guidance on the removal of criminal and juvenile justice questions from
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Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve Access to Ballot Amid Trump White House Voter Suppression Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve Access to Ballot Amid Trump White House Voter Suppression Efforts
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday introduced a package of bills designed to improve support for state and local election offices to improve voting access for Americans in future elections. The Accessible Voting Act will support state and local
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Cracking the 'Undruggable' Code: Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Unveil Epigenetic Blueprint Fueling Aggressive MYC Amplification Driving Cancer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news:
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Cracking the 'Undruggable' Code: Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Unveil Epigenetic Blueprint Fueling Aggressive MYC Amplification Driving Cancer
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PHILADELPHIA (October 2, 2026) - Researchers at the Cancer Epigenetics Institute (CEI) at Fox Chase Cancer Center have discovered how to control and stop the amplification of MYC
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Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
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PHILADELPHIA, October 2, 2026-Sixteen Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide.
* Caroline M. Austin - Employment Litigation, Counseling (Philadelphia)
* Joseph A. Ciucci - Labor & Employment (Atlant
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Early Voting Data Demonstrates Democrats Are Fired Up To Win the House Majority
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Early Voting Data Demonstrates Democrats Are Fired Up To Win the House Majority
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More than 700,000 Americans have cast their midterm ballots in at least 30 states, and early voting analysis from CNN shows the signs are pointing to a Democratic advantage. Democrats are fired up to take back the House Majority, with early voting numbers representing the latest indication of Democrati
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EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
Researchers will investigate how biological processes could help recover valuable metals from domestic mine waste, low-grade ores, geofluids, or other unconventional materials
October 1, 2026
Researchers from the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL)
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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Federal Register: EPA Approves Tolerance Exemption for Phosphatidylcholine in Animal Contraceptive Formulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Phosphatidylcholine in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphatidylcholine when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide contraceptive formulations applied to cervid, porcine, raccoon, and bovine. Compliance Services International on b
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Federal Register: FTC Explores Rulemaking to Hold Search Engines and Social Media Liable for Imposter Ads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to prevent certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by search engine, social media, and other digital marketplace platforms that further government and business impersonation scams to defraud consumers. The Commission is soliciting written com
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Federal Register: Homeland Security Dept. Issues Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1 - FY 2027 Adjustments for Inflation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration-related fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration-
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Q3 Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy to Webcast Third Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 28. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Investors, customers and
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For local teenager, community service project also supports Temple Health patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news:
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For local teenager, community service project also supports Temple Health patients
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With a can of cherry-red spray paint in his hand, 16-year-old Luke Ramsey went to work. Ramsey, a teenager from Skippack, Pa., was standing on a tarp covering
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Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act: Background and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On June 9, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) into law (22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621). As initially enacted, FARA sought to expose foreign influence in American politi
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Geneva College: A Closer Look - Does College Make Sense in the Age of AI?
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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A Closer Look: Does College Make Sense in the Age of AI?
Willem de Ruijter
October 2, 2026
There are questions every high school student should be asking when considering a college education: Is it worth it? Can I afford it? How do I decide what to study? Geneva College leaders provide answers to some of these top questions and more in this series. Take a closer look with us.
Does college make sense in th
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Gottheimer Claws Back $500,000 in Federal Dollars for the Future Lackawanna Railway & Andover Train Station Site
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Claws Back $500,000 in Federal Dollars for the Future Lackawanna Railway & Andover Train Station Site
Presses NJ TRANSIT to Keep Lackawanna Cut-off Restoration on Track for 2031; Will Significantly Reduce Commute Times
Oct 02, 2026
ANDOVER, NJ - Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, at the future site of the Andover station, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced $500,000 in cl
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Gov. Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announce $448M in BEAD Funding to Expand State Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announce More Than $448 Million in BEAD Funding to Expand Pennsylvanians' Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet
This initial Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding will support projects in 50 counties, with all remaining program funds to be awarded before the end of this year.
Under Governor Shapi
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release:
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Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts
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ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Sean Richard Delaney, James Burke Miller and the Honorable Jocelyn Lang Williams to Baltimore City Circuit Court; Keith Joseph Rosa and Carlotta Ann Woodward to Montgomery County Circuit Court; a
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Highmark Invests $825,000 in Six Initiatives Improving Health across the Capital Region
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Highmark Invests $825,000 in Six Initiatives Improving Health across the Capital Region
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Funding Fuels Innovative Programs Addressing Mental Health, Workforce Shortages, Food Insecurity, and Access to Care
Latham, N.Y. (October 2, 2026) -Highmark Blue Shield is deepening its commitment to the Capital Region with an investment of $825,000 in six commun
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HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 - High Point University(r) students met with recruiters from more than 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
Students also received career advice from Teena Piccione, HPU's Data Exper
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In Memoriam: Frank R. Hugus
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Frank R. Hugus
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Frank R. Hugus, professor emeritus of German and Scandinavian studies in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, died Sept. 21 in Amherst.
For 50 years prior to his retirement in 2020, Hugus presented a wide variety of courses in Scandinavian and German subjects at UMass Amherst-ranging from "Old Norse" and "The History of the German Language," to "Hans Christian
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INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts."
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New reporting from the Philadelphia Inquirer is highlighting how rising prices unleashed by Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are driving voter backlash in four toss up House races.
The Inquirer speaks wi
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Judicial Watch: New FBI Records Reveal Thomas Crooks' Phone Messages, Drone Details
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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October 02, 2026
Judicial Watch: New FBI Records Reveal Thomas Crooks' Phone Messages, Drone Details
(Washington, D.C.) - Judicial Watch announced that it received 249 pages of new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit concerning Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a July 2024 campai
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Lawsuit filed over unconstitutional conditions at Florida ICE facility
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Lawsuit filed over unconstitutional conditions at Florida ICE facility
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MIAMI (October 2, 2026) -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) filed a federal class action lawsuit today on behalf of people held in custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miramar Field Office, alleging that the unco
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Lebanon Valley College Announces Historic $100 Million Ever Forward Campaign
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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Lebanon Valley College Announces Historic $100 Million Ever Forward Campaign
Oct 2, 2026
Lebanon Valley College President James M. MacLaren announced Ever Forward, a historic $100 million campaign to support student scholarships, advance academic excellence, and enhance the student experience. MacLaren also shared that $68,714,805 has already been committed toward the campaign's goal.
Ever Forward come
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Mario Lemieux Foundation Commits $5 Million to Establish Microbiome Innovation Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Mario Lemieux Foundation Commits $5 Million to Establish Microbiome Innovation Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has received a transformational $5 million gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation to establish the Mario Lemieux Microbiome Innovation Center, a coordinated research and translational platform focused on one of the most promising frontie
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Mon Valley LaunchBox opens new location with focus on workforce development
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Mon Valley LaunchBox opens new location with focus on workforce development
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McKEESPORT, Pa. -The Mon Valley LaunchBox, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, marked the opening of its new location at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Sept. 29. Located at 409 Walnut St. in McKeesport in the former Daily News Building, the spac
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National Equity Fund: Uptown Flats Opens 34 Affordable Homes to People With Disabilities & Exiting Homelessness in Pittsburgh, PA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- National Equity Fund, a nonprofit financial intermediary that helps expand housing by providing financing and investment solutions for affordable developments and community projects, issued the following news:
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Uptown Flats Opens 34 Affordable Homes to People with Disabilities & Exiting Homelessness in Pittsburgh, PA
October 02, 2026
Surviving is not the same as thriving, especially for people with disabilities and exiting homelessness. In Pittsburgh, Pennsy
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NEPA Invitational Recognized for $620,000 in Support of Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Geisinger Health Foundation issued the following news release:
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NEPA Invitational recognized for $620,000 in support of Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Oct. 2, 2026
SCRANTON, Pa. - Geisinger Health Foundation recognized the NEPA Invitational and professional golfer Brandon Matthews for his continued commitment to children and families across northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Since 2022, the NEPA Invitational, an annual pro-am golf event l
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New Era of Discovery Celebrated at the 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news:
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New Era of Discovery Celebrated at the 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium
By Kat Procyk
The 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium, held Sept. 23, 2026, at The Assembly, showcased the innovative discoveries and scientific achievements of the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists from the University of
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Professor Jonathan D'Silva featured in Meet the Experts webinar
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Jonathan D'Silva featured in Meet the Experts webinar
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Jonathan D'Silva will be the featured speaker at an upcoming Meet the Experts webinar presented by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA.
D'Silva will speak on "Intellectual Property Strategies for Startups & Growing Companies." The
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Professor Stanley Brand quoted in Politico article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Stanley Brand quoted in Politico article
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CARLISLE, PA-Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government Stanley Brand was quoted by Politico in an article titled "Blackburn sues Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records." You can read the article by clicking here.
He commented on Senator Marsha Blackburn's lawsuit against former special counsel Jack Smith and the De
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Renowned ceramicist Dr. Sharif Bey to speak at APSU Oct. 15
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Renowned ceramicist Dr. Sharif Bey to speak at APSU Oct. 15
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Dr. Sharif Bey, an award-winning ceramicist whose work has been exhibited in venues from the Smithsonian American Art Museum to the Carnegie Museum of Art. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will host sculp
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Rep. Correa, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Attorney General Todd W. Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
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The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Penn
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Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 1, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
The United States Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent;
I write to express my co
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Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) introduced a package of legislation to make American democracy more accessible for people with disabilities. Three bills will address accessibility issues in registering to vote, getting to the polls
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Reps. Lee, Deluzio, Khanna Press UPMC to Bargain in Good Faith With Nearly 900 Magee Healthcare Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Lee, Deluzio, Khanna Press UPMC to Bargain in Good Faith With Nearly 900 Magee Healthcare Workers
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PITTSBURGH, PA - October 2, 2026 -Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), called on The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to bargain in good faith with nearly 900 nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives at UPMC Magee-W
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SBA Awards $5.3 Million to Expand National Women's Business Center Network
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Awards $5.3 Million to Expand National Women's Business Center Network
New Centers Will Support Women Entrepreneurs in Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia
October 2, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced five grant recipients under its new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative, awarding a combined $5.3 million
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Co-signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 1, 2026
Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
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Frank Bisignano
Chief Executive Officer
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20224
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SFU Spirit Co. Unveiled as New Campus Store
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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SFU Spirit Co. Unveiled as New Campus Store
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Saint Francis University officially unveiled SFU Spirit Co., the newly refreshed campus store designed to bring together Red Wolves pride, everyday campus essentials, and the University's Catholic, Franciscan identity.
The new name carries special meaning because students chose it. Students were invited to help shape the store's identity and ultimately ch
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking on $94 Million Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at UPenn
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking on $94 Million Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at UPenn, Investing to Advance Animal Health, Protect Pennsylvania Agriculture
October 02, 2026
The new lab, part of Pennsylvania's world-class vet lab system, will speed animal disease diagnoses, advance public health, and help Pennsylvania farmers protect their animals,
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Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Protect Clean Water, Restore the Health of Local Watersheds
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Protect Clean Water, Restore the Health of Local Watersheds
Eight projects across Pennsylvania will treat abandoned mine drainage, restore streams and floodplains, reduce pollution and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
October 02, 2026
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DE
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Thiel expands pathways to MBA with Pre-MBA certificate, accelerated 3+1 program
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel expands pathways to MBA with Pre-MBA certificate, accelerated 3+1 program
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College is expanding the ways students can prepare for graduate business education, offering a new 12-credit Pre-MBA Certificate for graduates without a business background while providing undergraduate business students an accelerated pathway to earn both a bachelor's degree and Master of Business A
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University Libraries launches Penn State Behrend student psychology journal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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University Libraries launches Penn State Behrend student psychology journal
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State University Libraries' Open Publishing team has launched The Behrend Psychology Journal, an open access journal that publishes original research conducted by undergraduate and graduate psychology students at Penn State Behrend in Erie.
The journal began informally in 1995 as a pr
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University of Akron: Zips Take on Regional, National Leadership Roles in Greek Organizations
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The University of Akron issued the following news:
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Zips take on regional, national leadership roles in Greek organizations
10/02/2026
Three University of Akron (UA) students involved in UA's Greek organizations are serving in national and regional roles this academic year, putting Zips at the forefront of fraternity and sorority leadership in Ohio and the U.S.
Braxton Moore, an exercise science major, was elected to be the 49th Second Vice Grand Basileus of Omeg
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