MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny Graduate Credits Student Leadership & Theatre Experience For Successful Surgery Career By Katheryn Frazier Roy Phitayakorn '98 is dedicated to helping patients at Massachusetts General Hospital as a surgeon and educating the next generation of leaders at Harvard Medical School. He reflects that his experience as a student leader for the Association for Asian and Asian American Awareness (A5) was  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Bryn Mawr College has announced the launch of a Performance Management process for its staff, effective immediately. This initiative aims to support staff growth, align individual and team objectives with organizational goals, and foster a culture of continuous feedback and improvement, ultimately enhancing the learning environment for students. The program, detailed in an email to staff from Samir Datta, Vice President for Finance & Administration, includes k more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon, Mid-Atlantic Hub Host First NSF I-Corps Cohort for AI, Robotics By Aaron Aupperlee Advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics fueled by university research will launch new startups destined to change the way people live, work, learn and play. To help faculty, students and alumni transform their research into the next generation of companies, Carnegie Mellon University' more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU's Psychology Department Hosts 53rd Biannual Research Forum The psychology department at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hosted the 53rd Biannual Research Forum at the end of the spring semester. The Research Forum was started over 25 years ago by Sussie Eshun, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Richard Wesp, Ph.D., retired distinguished professor of psychology, as a  more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Faculty Earn Recognition Across Range of Academic Fields By Kim O'Brien As Franklin & Marshall students catch a breath during summer break, members of the faculty and professional staff continue to earn accolades for their research and create an enriching academic environment all year long. This spring, faculty members across various disciplines received numerous grant and fellowship opportuni more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine On May 21, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. IUP has formally initiated ste more PR

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Lebanon Valley College's New Nursing Education Facility Receives National Award Nursing Education Facility designated with an Outstanding Project Award. The Lebanon Valley College Nursing Education Facility was honored with an Outstanding Project Award during Learning By Design Magazine's Spring 2025 Architecture and Interior Awards of Excellence showcase. A panel of architects and education facility pr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst study shows company backed by Independence Blue Cross helps save members nearly $1,000 per year on a generic drug A unique approach to improving access to lower-cost generic medications has led to an average savings of nearly $1,000 per year for Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) members who u more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.1 Million to Environmental Education Projects that Foster Environmental Stewardship Among Youth and Adults The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pe more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Penn Medicine at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn's Perelman School of Medicine will present data on the latest advances in cancer science and medicine at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place May 30 - June 3 in Chicago. For more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Extension expands beekeeping education offerings UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With growing challenges facing honey bee health, Penn State Extension is working to equip beekeepers with science-based resources to help them raise resilient colonies -- from beginner publications to advanced online training in breeding techniques. 'Beekeeping Basics' new edition Among the most notable  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 22 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Phase Two of Dimock Water System Project Started in Susquehanna County SCRANTON, Pa. (May 22, 2025) --Pennsylvania American Water today announced that it has begun construction on a water pipeline that will serve Dimock Township in Susquehanna County. This marks the second phase of a multi-year project to develop a public groundwater supply and build a ne more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increases by Wellsboro Electric, Valley Energy, and Citizens Electric Company of Lewisburg PUC Suspends Utility Proposals to Increase Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Rates, Launching Formal Review * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today suspended proposed rate increases filed by three affiliated utilities serving resi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Rep. Rob Bresnahan Once Again Delivers Real Results for Pennsylvanians This week, Rep. Rob Bresnahan delivered another big win, passing his first bill which helps streamline the paperwork process for veterans' benefits, ensuring veterans and their families have access to the benefits they so honorably earned. This is another common sense result for Pennsylvanians, building on the "One Big  more PR

NEW YORK, May 23 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: * * * SENATORS JOHN FETTERMAN AND DAVID McCORMICK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SENATE PROJECT SERIES AT THE EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE FOX News Media's Shannon Bream Will Moderate the Discussion, Co-Hosted by the Kennedy Institute and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation BOSTON -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation announce more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Study questions whether chatbots are more judgmental than their human counterparts Fox School of Business Associate Professor Sezgin Ayabakan addresses why some people view text-based chatbots to be more judgmental than mental health providers. Recognizing that some people facing mental health issues are not turning to traditional providers for assistance, a Temple University associate professor has exa more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees ratify plan to reshape Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses for long-term success UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees today (May 22) approved the University's recommendation to optimize the Penn State Commonwealth Campus ecosystem, positioning it to meet the needs of students today and into the future. As part of its plan, the University will close seven Commonw more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 Selects Teacher of the Year Department of Health and Human Performance faculty member Michael Landram, Ph.D., received the Teacher of the Year award at Class Night. Ten years of hard work and service to The University of Scranton paid off with Michael Landram, Ph.D., earning some well-deserved and coveted recognition. Dr. Landram, associate professor in the Department of Health and Hu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Women's autonomy in health decisions may be a driver of cancer screenings UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Cervical and breast cancer are two of the most prevalent cancers among women globally, but preventative screenings can provide early detection that may lead to better outcomes. To work, though, women must get the screenings -- which can be difficult in some areas of the world, especially if wom more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * White Rose Leadership Institute to Open New Offices at Marketview Arts New partnership with York College of Pennsylvania strengthens community engagement in downtown York The White Rose Leadership Institute (WRLI) will open its new offices on June 1 at Marketview Arts in downtown York, occupying the space formerly known as The Shop. This move marks a significant collaboration between WRLI and York Col more PR