SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * 100,000 live stakes planted to expand riparian forest buffers * Live stakes are branch cuttings from wetland tree and shrub species that can be readily planted into the ground alongside streams. These plantings can stabilize stream banks, prevent sediment erosion and run-off, filter nutrients and support local wildlife habitat. First founded in 2019, the Live Stake Collaborative was formed by Che more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Championship Bracket Released * PETERSBURG, VA (April 22, 2026 ) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has officially announced the bracket for the 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Championship, set to take place April 24-25 at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. The championship will open with qua more PR

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Larger wildfires fueled by drought and heat expected across the U.S. in 2026 AccuWeather long-range experts say the total number of wildfires in the United States may dip slightly lower this year compared to last year. However, AccuWeather experts warn the fires that do ignite are more likely to grow rapidly and burn more land, increasing the ri more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * State Senate Passes Bill Banning Transgender Students from School Sports Just Weeks Before May Primaries HARRISBURG -- Today, the state Senate passed Senate Bill 1293, legislation that would ban participation in school sports by transgender students in public schools and state-funded universities and colleges. The bill, nearly identical to House more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an aspiring horticulturist in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Diane was navigating an agricultural subfield still dominated by men, while Mike, the son  more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 22 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM's Seventh Autonomy in Aviation Symposium to Explore Future of Design * ASTM International is hosting its 7th Annual Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, organized by ASTM's autonomy de more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Certifies Act 934 of 2025, Expanding the Law on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products * Griffin: 'It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act.' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after certifying Act 934 of  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Beyond medication: Kellyn Foundation and Highmark Wholecare tackle type 2 diabetes, obesity with comprehensive lifestyle program * ALLENTOWN, Pa. (April 22, 2026) - According to a 2024 report from the American Diabetes Association, 1.1 million adult Pennsylvanians have been diagnosed with diabetes, with thousands more undiagnosed. The same study found more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Classroom: What Happens When Entrepreneurship Students Hit the Streets of New York * There is a moment -familiar to anyone who has ever left the classroom and stepped into the real world of entrepreneurship -when abstract concepts suddenly become concrete. When the frameworks, the case studies and the pitch deck templates dissolve, and what remains is something much more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University announces three honorary degree recipients Nana Banerjee, William H. Groner, and Susan Marenoff-Zausner to be honored By William Montgomery Binghamton University announced that alumni Nana Banerjee, William H. Groner, and Susan Marenoff-Zausner will receive State University of New York (SUNY) honorary doctorates this year during the University's Commencement, May 14-16, 2026. * Na more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Four Brown University faculty members have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies. This year's new members from Brown are Michael Littman, a professor of computer science and associate provost for artificial intelli more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr College Distributes 11 New Internal Grants * The Faculty Awards and Grants Committee at Bryn Mawr College has approved 11 new grants through three new programs - the Seed Grants program, Supplemental Grants program, and the Collaborative/Innovative Grants program. These new programs were launched as part of the additional funding the College provided in an effort to increase support for faculty  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium will bring together leading experts to address two urgent challenges: climate extremes and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping our climate future. The event will also mark the official launch of Prepare PA, a new statewide climat more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College Access Starts in Middle School, and One Professor Is Making It Happen * A Utah State University professor is working to help over 6,000 under-resourced middle school students across Utah attend college and land their dream jobs. Aryn Dotterer is a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. As executive director of USU STARS GEAR UP at Utah State University, Dotterer leads partn more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Presents Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Bloom for Women with National Victim Advocacy Award * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, presented Bloom for Women with the Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy at today's Crime Survivors and Justice Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress. Congressm more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Consumers saved from another rate hike during affordability crisis * Reps. Cephas, O'Mara ask for more transparency, details on profits PHILADELPHIA, April 22 - Consumers and working families will be saved from forking over another $30 or more each month after PECO withdrew its 12.5% rate increase originally scheduled for next year. While PECO highlighted affordability issues for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Earned Railroad Retirement Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Railroad Retirement Fairness Act that would eliminate an outdated provision in federal law which unfairly reduces railroad retirement payments for certain retirees and spouses who continue worki more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * World-renowned EU international policy law professor served as guest lecturer Marion Ho-Dac, Professor of Law at the University of Artois, France, visited the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University this spring 2026 as a guest lecturer. Ho-Dac is world-renowned in European Union (EU) international policy law and specializes in private international law. This is her second year lectu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * During Ways & Means hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador, Kelly reaffirms need for level playing field with China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Ways & Means Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) supported the Trump administration's efforts to create fair and equal trade agreements with China. Kelly highlighted the success of the Trump adm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will preserve nearly $5 billion in funding for five hydrogen hubs across the country, including two with significant Pennsylvania partnerships -- the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Appalachian Regio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in introducing the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. "A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition Fifteen student teams from universities nationwide have advanced to the second round of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition. The teams partnered with local community banks to examine their approach to interest rate risk, lending decisions, and inflation since 2020. Teams also analyzed how ba more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Five faculty at the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an honorary society and independent research center founded in 1780. They are: Mark G. Allen of the School of Engineering and Applied Science ; Sara Cherry of the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM); Provost John L.  more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Four Accomplished Writers Named 2026-2027 Spencer Education Fellows at Columbia Journalism School This year's cohort brings investigative rigor and diverse storytelling to major issues shaping schools and families across the U.S. * Four accomplished writers will join Columbia Journalism School for the 2026-2027 academic year as the next group of Spencer Education Journalism Fellows who wi more PR

FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 23 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region Frostburg State University (FSU) has received approval from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to significantly expand in-state undergraduate tuition eligibility, reinforcing its mission as a regional access institution and its commitment to affordability and academic excellence. Beginning Fall 2027, eligibl more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Gator Delroy Lindo to deliver keynote address at 2026 Commencement * Delroy Lindo is an English-American actor who discovered his passion for acting at a young age while playing one of the three kings in a school nativity play. Since then, he's starred in dozens of films, plays and television shows, receiving award recognition, including an Academy Award nominati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan, Whitesides Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created By Anthropic Supply Chain Designation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and Rep. George Whitesides sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the national security implications of the Department's supply chain risk designation on Anthropic - a restriction that is p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following opening statement from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * In the three years since the launch of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has already begun reshaping the economy and redefining work. Across every major industry, AI- more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How a firm's ownership structure dictates its pollution footprint * Firms with concentrated ownership are likely to be worse polluters than those where smaller shareholders are in a majority, according to a new paper co-authored by Wharton's Arthur van Benthem. From Knowledge at Wharton *** Original text here: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/how-firms-ownership-structure-dictates-its more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * International Car Theft Ring Busted * WASHINGTON - A 15-count indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia and charges six individuals in connection with their roles in a conspiracy that allegedly stole at least 20 cars in the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania, transported the vehicles across state lines, and sold the ve more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Klein students take their stories to FOX 29 * Temple University journalism students are learning how to report and produce news for one of the region's largest audiences. Temple student Gabriel Linington presented a story live on FOX 29 alongside anchor Shaynah Ferreira. Professors Matt Petrillo and Joe Schreiber and student Nick Parr attended the live report. Photo by Matt Petrillo With the stud more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kotlikoff among four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * President Michael I. Kotlikoff and professors Olga Boudker, Cathy Caruth and Francesca Molinari have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 22. They are among the 252 new members of the academy who were recognized for their excellence and leadership. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, Jo more PR

LIVERMORE, California, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New protein-screening platform accelerates rare-earth separation for U.S. supply chain To ensure a robust domestic supply chain in the U.S., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists are using bacterial proteins to separate the rare-earth elements that are ubiquitous in magnets, batteries and electronics. These proteins, called lanm more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Lycoming College raises $676,269 during eighth annual Days of Giving Lycoming College rallied its community to invest in endless possibilities during its eighth annual Days of Giving held April 14 & 15, 2026. The event garnered 1,059 donors and $676,269 in gifts, helping Lycoming to fuel innovation, empower students and faculty to pursue bold ideas, and drive meaningful impact across disciplines. "This  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mapping microplastic movement in rivers and streams across Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Microplastics can be found everywhere in nature -from drinking water to clouds in the atmosphere -but scientists have yet to fully uncover how severely they impact the environment or the precise factors driving their buildup. A new study published by researchers at Penn State offers a fresh vi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * NEA member Leon Smith named 2026 Teacher of the Year National Education Association (NEA) member Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pa., today was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Smith has spent more than two decades in Delaware County and teaches Honors and Advanced Placement H more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New clues for using common fungus to promote crop growth and health * Trichoderma species -a common fungus found in soils -have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.  The work was the latest in a line of research evaluating the use of this common group of  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New tools to help students, advisers track degrees and plan path to graduation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has begun implementing new online degree audit and planning tools that will give students and academic advisers a clearer picture of progress toward graduation and help them plan for the future. It will be available for student use no earlier than fall 2027. The new degree  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Nichole Giani's dissertation digs into the hidden world beneath the soil * College of Science The College of Science is highlighting some of its Ph.D. students in honor of National Dissertation Day, which is April 26\. Beneath the soil, there's a world that most people never see. For Clemson University Ph.D. student Nichole Giani, that hidden world became the focus of her dissertation as well as a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, Duckworth, Booker, Markey, Lee, Grijalva, Tlaib Unveil Bicameral Report Card Listing 100 Different Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker * April 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - On Earth Day today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Representatives Summer Lee (D-PA-12), Adelita Grijalva ( more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, Markey, Duckworth, Booker, Lee, Grijalva, and Tlaib Unveil Bicameral Report Card Listing 100 Different Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker * Report Card (PDF) Washington (April 22, 2026) - Today, on Earth Day, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representatives Summer Lee (PA-12),  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro and Lt. Governor Davis Reopen Redesigned Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh, Marking Completion of Another Key Piece in Downtown Revitalization Plan The $15 million modernization project has transformed the heart of the Golden Triangle to improve safety, increase accessibility, and expand public use. Market Square welcomes more than three mil more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor's Investments in Pennsylvania's Direct Care Workforce, Calls for Increased Minimum Wage for All Workers An investment of $21 million is helping to bring certain Direct Care Workers to $15 an hour; workers must complete form to finalize raise. Governor Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget once again calls on the General  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces Stabilization of Pennsylvania's Auto Insurance Rates, Keeps More Money in Consumers' Pockets Average rates are dropping after years of increases * Today, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced that Pennsylvania's personal auto insurance market is stabilizing after several years of rising premiums, offering relief from  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Millions to Ensure PA Students are Prepared for In-Demand Fields, Visits Pitt-Titusville's Machining Program to Highlight Increased Funding in 2026-27 Budget Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal calls for increasing state funding for L&I's Schools-to-Work program to $7 million as part of a broader effort to strengt more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Bartolotta Bill to Strengthen Amber Alert Response and CDL Safety Measures Advance from Transportation Committee The Senate Transportation Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Senate Bill 1273, as well as approving a package of commercial driver's license (CDL) bills strengthening safety standard more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Brown's Bill to Expand Nursing Education and Relieve Workforce Shortage Passes Senate The Senate has approved legislation to strengthen the commonwealth's nursing workforce by expanding access to education and training programs, according to Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who sponsored the measure. Senate Bill 998 would establish the Nurse Education Capacity Expan more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Coleman's Public School Financial Transparency Bill Advances from Committee Sen. Jarrett Coleman's (R-16) public school financial transparency legislation, Senate Bill 698, was advanced out of the Senate Education Committee this week. Senate Bill 698 requires public-school entities, including school districts, charter schools and cyber charter schools, to deter more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting on Key School and Student Issues Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a committee meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 to consider several bills affecting Pennsylvania schools, students, and families. The committee considered legislation related to civic education, sch more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Culver, Williams Highlight Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Proposal During Capitol Press Conference Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38), advocates, donors, and transplant recipients at the Capitol on Monday to highlight Senate Bill 124, bipartisan legislation they co-prime sponsor to support living organ donors. Senate Bill more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Sens. Pennycuick, Farry Introduce Measure to Help Biomedical Innovations Reach the Marketplace Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) introduced legislation (Senate Bill 1285) to provide low-interest loans and loan guarantees for eligible Commonwealth-based biotechnology and medical device projects to assist with FDA-related clinical trials cost more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. Senat more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Particle thought to break physics followed rules all along * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A tiny discrepancy in particle physics has loomed for decades as an exciting possible crack in one of science's most successful theories, hinting at unknown forces or quantum objects. Now, an international team led by a Penn State physicist has published the most precise study yet to reveal the discrepancy more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -As Penn State continues to elevate artificial intelligence as a University-wide priority, Penn State Harrisburg is emerging as a regional hub for applied and ethical AI education, research and innovation. Guided by a comprehensive strategy and guidance from the college's AI Coordi more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg Vice Chancellor Sherri Kermanshachi named 2026-27 ACE Fellow * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi, vice chancellor for research and outreach at Penn State Harrisburg, has been named a 2026-27 fellow by the American Council on Education (ACE). Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadershi more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability Diane and Mike Katzaman's bequest will empower students with financial need through targeted scholarships and robust programming support * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an asp more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * David Baker receives Mercator Fellowship from German Research Foundation By Josh McAuliffe Penn State Professor of Sociology, of Education and of Demography David P. Baker has been appointed a Mercator Fellow by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), also known as the German Research Foundation. Beginning this month, Baker will spend the next four years making regul more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Court Rules Abortion is a Right. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Disagrees. * Reminder: Fitzpatrick supports a national abortion ban In a major victory for reproductive freedom, the Commonwealth Court on Monday ruled that Pennsylvanians have a right to an abortion. But vulnerable Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick doesn't agree that abortion shou more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 21, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Teacher Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith - secondary teacher at Haverford High School and Pennsylvania's 2025 Teacher of the Year - was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. This is the second year in a row that a Pennsylvania educator has claimed the national honor. * Harrisburg, PA -- Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Physicist Nitin Samarth elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nitin Samarth, Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics and professor of materials science and engineering, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for distinguished contributions to the physical sciences. He is one of 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry,  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin presents at The Brandeis Center for Human Rights inaugural conference at Harvard University * Professor Andrea J. Martin participated in the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law's inaugural Conference on Antisemitism and Civil Rights at Harvard University, where she presented on the headline panel: "Defining Anti-Semitism at America's 250 more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Gary S. Gildin delivers lecture to over 150 lawyers at Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers Association Personal Injury Boot Camp * Professor Gary S. Gildin was invited by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association to be the National Speaker at its Personal Injury Boot Camp. Gildin spoke to over 150 lawyers on Harmonizing Persuasion with the Operation of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Closure of Moshannon Detention Facility After Reports of Hunger Strike Following Abuse and Retaliation * WASHINGTON D.C. - APRIL 22, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) condemned conditions at the Moshannon Detention Facility and called for accountability and closure following reports of a hunger strike over food conditions and allegations that detainees we more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, April 22 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Freshman Imaging Project brings historic artifacts to new dimension First-year students create interactive 3D and 2D replicas of a cuneiform tablet and papyrus * For first-year imaging science and motion picture science students, the Freshman Imaging Project gives immediate hands-on, collaborative experience as they start their college careers at RIT. The class is tasked every year w more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Senate Advances Robinson Backed Bill to Protect Firefighter Spousal Benefits The Senate has unanimously approved legislation to close a nearly 100-year-old loophole in firefighter pension benefits, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who helped lead the effort. House Bill 797, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Benham (D-36), would update the Second Class City Fir more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Ward Bill to Protect Fairness in Women's Sports Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) announced today the Senate approved legislation to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. Senate Bill 1293 would require public sch more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Senator McCormick Introduces Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair Before Senate Banking Committee U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced his friend, Kevin Warsh, at his nomination hearing before the Senate Banking Committee to chair the Federal Reserve. Senator McCormick's remarks below (as prepared): "Thank you, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, disting more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Investments in Career and Technical Education Give Students Hands-On Training for Critical Jobs in High School, Bolster Workforce Across the Commonwealth Under the Shapiro Administration, funding for career and technical education (CTE) has increased by $65 million - nearly 50 percent - since Governor Shapiro took office in 2023, leading to a more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Upgrades Equipment for Pennsylvania's EMS Workforce, Emphasizes Importance of Additional $6 Million Investment for EMS Professionals in 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Investing in the EMS workforce will equip professionals with the tools needed to stabilize patients during medical emergencies. An additional $6 million from the EMS Operating Fund (EM more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Sophia J. Mao Selected for National Humanities Center Summer Residency * Sophia J. Mao, an assistant professor of Literatures in English, is among the scholars selected to participate in the National Humanities Center's 2026 Select Summer Residency Program. Each summer resident works on an individual humanities-related research project in a private office in the Center's secluded, light-filled building, more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown * Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) took the spotlight in the sports tech world Wednesday as leaders in athletics, investment and artificial intelligence gathered at CMU's Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) for a first-of-its-kind event " Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase. Panels, live rob more PR

AKRON, Ohio, April 23 -- American Transmission Systems, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Stronger Grid Ahead: Power Line Rebuild to Boost Reliability in Northwest Ohio Upgrades to reinforce service for Toledo Edison customers in Williams County * TOLEDO, Ohio - American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, is rebuilding about 11 miles of a high-voltage power line in eastern Williams County. The West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Student Commencement speaker represents resilience in her return to Temple * After first starting at Temple in 2012, Jennifer Allen reenrolled to earn a bachelor's degree in human development and community engagement. She was selected as the student speaker for Temple's 139th Commencement ceremony. Jennifer Allen was selected as the student speaker for Temple's 139th Commencement ceremony. She will p more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present research, music, art at Senior Scholars Day * From patient to researcher Emma Dickinson '26, an earth & environmental sciences major from Palmyra, Pennsylvania, drew inspiration for their research from a personal encounter with Lyme disease. "I was in treatment for Lyme disease for five years and spent a good deal of time in a wheelchair because of it," Dickinson said. "I want to more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Supply chain platform wins undergraduate track at the 2026 Be Your Own Boss Bowl * Erez Yarden, a senior at the Fox School of Business, impressed the judges at Wednesday's Be Your Own Boss Bowl with his pitch for SourceFill, a company that handles manufacturing and supply chain logistics for small companies. Nour Alkhuffash pitched her innovative business idea at the Be Your Own Boss Bowl finale on W more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna, Montgomery College forge new transfer pathway * "Through The Momentum Program, we are creating a seamless bridge for students to continue their academic journey with clarity and confidence," said Susquehanna University President Jonathan Green. "By aligning curricula and expanding access, this partnership ensures transfer students move forward with purpose toward a Susquehanna degree." more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Teacher Leader Leon Smith Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus congratulates Pennsylvania high school social studies teacher and PA Policy Fellowship alumnus Leon Smith for being named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A veteran more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple Made Fest builds momentum in its second year * Alumni and student vendors offered everything from handmade goods to food in a celebration of Temple spirit. Vendor participation nearly doubled this year as alumni and students shared their businesses with the Temple community. * When Joanne Owens Jiggetts, EDU '86, heard about being able to exhibit at the Temple Made Fest, she thought, "Why not more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30 * What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -both in-person and virtual -open to the University and local community: Performances Jeff Dunham: "Artificial Intelligence" - 7 p.m., April 23, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park campus. Get ready to laugh out loud when internationally acclaimed comedian and ventr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Three Penn State students present projects at UN food security system meeting * Three Penn State students, including two from the College of Agricultural Sciences, recently spoke about their global food security projects at a special meeting of the United Nations' Economic and Social Council.  The meeting, which took place Feb. 16, focused on how agrifood systems can transform to conti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Data-Collection Methods for Total Dissolved Gases Monitoring, Youghiogheny River at Dam Outlet Tunnel Near Confluence, Pennsylvania,' authored by Allan J. Ruddy, Emily E. Woodward, and Gerolamo C. Casile, as Open-File Report 20261068. Prepared with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, it covers station 03077100 data since June 2008. Published in 2026, methods support seasonal ope more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 200 V FRED Pt(R) Ultrafast Rectifiers Deliver High Current Ratings Up to 15 A in New DFN6546A Package Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced 16 FRED PtO ultrafast rectifiers in the new low profile DFN6546A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, and automotive appl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Voting is linked to living longer * A new study co-authored by Femida Handy of the School of Social Policy & Practice finds that, among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years. Many studies have shown that other types of civic engagement, such as volunteering, are associated with health outcomes like lower rates of cardiovascular disease and better ment more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, April 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Reports First Quarter 2026 Results * Strong Start with Backlog Expansion, Double Digit Sales & EPS Growth and Announces Increase in Full-Year EPS Guidance * Sales Growth of 13.0% to $2.95 Billion Driven by Both the Freight and Transit Segments * GAAP Operating Margin at 17.5%; Ad more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster awards $1.71 million in full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students Westminster College has awarded $1,710,000 in merit-based scholarships to nine incoming first-year students for the upcoming academic year, recognizing academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential for success across a range of academic disciplines. "When we select recipients for our top scho more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, April 22 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Women's Flag Football Added as 26th Varsity Sport at John Carroll University The tradition of football at John Carroll University has just deepened. John Carroll University is proud to announce that women's flag football has been added as the university's 26th varsity sport, marking the third women's varsity sport that John Carroll has added in the last four years. Women's flag football will begin more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Comcast, a cable television company, posted the following news release: * * * Xfinity Mobile Launches Mobile Plus and Mobile Select, Redefining Premium Wireless with Lifetime Device Protection Included Xfinity Mobile today launched Mobile Plus and Mobile Select, two new wireless plans designed to give customers premium features without the premium price, hidden fees or trade-offs. As part of Xfinity Mobile's most signif more PR