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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for 2026-05-12 ( 58 items )  
'News will find me' mindset makes people trust algorithms and online networks (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'News will find me' mindset makes people trust algorithms and online networks * One in three people believe they don't have to seek the news from traditional outlets like newspapers and television. Instead, they think the "news will find me" (NFM), relying on algorithms and social networks to get their information. A research team led by Penn State scholars recently found that these indivi more PR

ACP says telemedicine can offer safe, equitable, and effective access to clinical care, but improvements to the regulatory landscape are needed (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP says telemedicine can offer safe, equitable, and effective access to clinical care, but improvements to the regulatory landscape are needed * PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2026-Telemedicine can improve health equity by helping patients overcome barriers to in-person care, but meaningful policy changes are essential for lasting benefits, says the American College o more PR

AG Sunday Announces Takedown of Upper-Level Drug Trafficking Organization Distributing Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine in Eastern Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces Takedown of Upper-Level Drug Trafficking Organization Distributing Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine in Eastern Pennsylvania * Local organization was fueled by suppliers in Mexico Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, announced the takedown of a Lehigh County-based drug trafficking organiz more PR

AI Center of Excellence launches instructional innovation grant programs (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI Center of Excellence launches instructional innovation grant programs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State faculty can now apply for two new grant programs from the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, both funded through the Office of the Provost and designed to support the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning in alignment with Penn State's more PR

Alumnus and Executive Leader Lenny Comma Will Be Keynote Speaker for LeBow's 2026 Commencement (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Alumnus and Executive Leader Lenny Comma Will Be Keynote Speaker for LeBow's 2026 Commencement * As students in the LeBow Class of 2026 celebrate the completion of their degrees at Commencement, they will hear from a former CEO with decades of executive experience since earning his business degree from Drexel. Leonard "Lenny" Comma, BSBA finance '92, will be the keynote speake more PR

American Center for Law and Justice: Why are Progressives Appeasing Antisemites? (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 11, 2026, Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump: * * * Why are Progressives Appeasing Antisemites? It seems like each day brings fresh revelations of a Leftist politician being elevated despite their extreme anti-Israel - if not outright antisemitic - beliefs. From the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York; to the SS-tattooed, Hamas-supporting Senate candidate Graham P more PR

Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge's article forthcoming in the University of Cincinnati Law Review this fall (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge's article forthcoming in the University of Cincinnati Law Review this fall * CARLISLE, PA-"The Segregatory Effect of Anti-LGBTQ Laws and Policies in Public Education," written by Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge, has been accepted for publication in Volume 95, Issue 1 of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. In recent years, state legisl more PR

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 26 Counties (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 26 Counties * Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 50 municipal and police pension plans in Armstrong, Berks, Carbon, Chester, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Fayette, Jefferson, Lancaster, Luzerne, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, P more PR

Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors Carmel Majidi for Breakthroughs in Electronics Cooling and Robotics (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors Carmel Majidi for Breakthroughs in Electronics Cooling and Robotics * Carmel Majidi (opens in new window), professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, is one of the recipients of the Bayh-Dole Coalition (opens in new window) 's American Innovator Award (opens in new window) for his pioneering work developing flexible materials for cooling advanced  more PR

Black Lung Benefits Program: Miners Reported Experiencing Challenges, and DOL Should Monitor Operator-Provided Medical Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Black Lung Benefits Program: Miners Reported Experiencing Challenges, and DOL Should Monitor Operator-Provided Medical Coverage * Fast Facts The Department of Labor administers the Black Lung Benefits Program. It provides benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled-i.e., unable to work-due to black lung disease. These benefits include payments and coverage for medical care. We fou more PR

Boyle Statement on Trump's Support for Suspending Gas Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump's Support for Suspending Gas Tax * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), author of the Gas Price Relief Act, released the following statement in response to reports that President Trump has backed a suspension of the federal gas tax : "Suspending the gas tax requires President Trump to work with Congress. That is exactly why I introduced the Gas Price more PR

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Physicians to Present at American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Physicians to Present at American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that CHOP physicians conducting genetic research will present new and updated data at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts, M more PR

CIAA Announces Leadership Elevations and Strategic Restructuring to Strengthen Conference Operations, Marketing, and Brand Growth (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 11 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Leadership Elevations and Strategic Restructuring to Strengthen Conference Operations, Marketing, and Brand Growth * The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association ( CIAA(r) ) proudly announces a series of leadership elevations and an organizational restructuring designed to enhance conference operations, strengthen business development in more PR

Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Chester, PA -Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition following a reception on Saturday, May 2 to honor PA-05 high school art students. This year's national theme was "Celebrating America 250" to honor our nation's upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary.  more PR

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on MSNOW: "The American People Are Angry About What They See Happening Across the Country." (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on MSNOW: "The American People Are Angry About What They See Happening Across the Country." * On Republicans attempting to gerrymander away Democratic-held seats in the South, DelBene says: "Don't count out someone like Jim Clyburn." DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined Rev. Al Sharpton's show over the weekend to discuss how the Republican push to rig the midte more PR

Dean Danielle M. Conway delivers keynote address at OHACE year-end celebration (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway delivers keynote address at OHACE year-end celebration * Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway delivered the keynote address at the Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement's (OHACE) third annual year-end celebration.  OHACE is part of Penn State Coll more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post - "Republicans Who Denied 2020 Election Results Could Be Governors Next Year" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * The Washington Post: "Republicans Who Denied 2020 Election Results Could Be Governors Next Year" New reporting from The Washington Post details how Republican election deniers could win the GOP nomination for governor "in several of the country's biggest battleground states," setting them up to hold "key oversight roles in the 2028 presidential election," if they win this November. Of  more PR

Duquesne Kline Law Dean April Barton Reappointed (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline Law Dean April Barton Reappointed Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has again reappointed April M. Barton as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, continuing her leadership during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school. "During April Barton's tenure as dean, the Duquesne Kline School of Law has strengthened its academ more PR

Fed Reviews Pennsylvania Bank Control Filing Involving Quaint Oak Bancorp (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued a notice reviewing a filing involving the retention of voting control over Quaint Oak Bancorp Inc. and Quaint Oak Bank, both based in Southampton, Pennsylvania. The notice, published May 6 in the Federal Register, involves an application submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act and the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation Y, which govern acquisitions and control of banks and bank holding companies. According to the filing, And more PR

Forum on the future of higher education launches Penn Speaker Series on America 250 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Forum on the future of higher education launches Penn Speaker Series on America 250 * The University is kicking off a new series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a forum hosted by Perry World House on May 15: "Higher Education in the United States: From Origins to Outlook." Moderated by Graduate School of Education Dean Katharine Strunk and taking place in conjunction with Penn's more PR

Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act * ALBANY, NY - Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Senator Michelle Hinchey today gathered state lawmakers, frontline community leaders, and environmental advocates at the State Capitol to call for passage of the New York Corporate Catastrophe Act ( A10210/S9159 ) this session. The bill would  more PR

Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion supports Army Reserve birthday celebration in Philadelphia (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion supports Army Reserve birthday celebration in Philadelphia * NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. -Future Soldiers from across Pennsylvania stepped into Army tradition as the U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 118th birthday at Independence Hall. Representing the next generation of the force, Future Soldiers from Lehigh Valley, State College, and Carlisle Recruiting Company were more PR

Healthcare, Legal Experts to Convene May 20 for ABA 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * Healthcare, legal experts to convene May 20 for ABA 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference Legal practitioners, regulators, scholars and healthcare industry stakeholders will meet May 20 to discuss legal and regulatory developments shaping the healthcare sector during the American Bar Association 2026 Antitrust in Healthcare Conference in Washington, D.C. During the one-day meeting, a  more PR

Heritage Foundation VP Severino Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Roger T. Severino, vice president of economic and domestic policy, and Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik fellow at the Heritage Foundation, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law": * * * My name is Roger Severino, and I am Vice President for Economic and Domestic Policy at th more PR

High School Mock Trial Champions Take 3rd at Nationals (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * High School Mock Trial Champions Take 3rd at Nationals * The Tennessee State High School Mock Trial champion team from Agathos Classical School in Columbia earned an impressive third-place finish at the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa, last week. The team opened the tournament with victories over competitors from Guam, Iowa and Pennsylvania before narrowly  more PR

ICYMI: Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Dunn Joins WITF's The Spark to Highlight Laurel Caverns, Pennsylvania's 125th and First Underground State Park (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Dunn Joins WITF's The Spark to Highlight Laurel Caverns, Pennsylvania's 125th and First Underground State Park The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manages the Commonwealth's 2.2 million acres of state forestlands and 125 state parks, which are free and open to the public every d more PR

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status From Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Pre-Accreditation Status from Accrediting Agency, Approved to Begin Recruiting Students Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned "pre-accreditation status" from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Pre-accreditation status means that IUP can begin recruiting and  more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Shifting Your Grading Practices - 8 Examples From the Field (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 12 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Shifting Your Grading Practices: 8 Examples from the Field What student-centered grading looks like in competency-based, mastery-based, proficiency-based and standards-based grading systems KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Student-centered grading shifts the focus from averaging scores to accurately reflecting a learner's progression toward mastery over time * Clear, transparent learning expectations are essential for grades to more PR

Lafayette College: In the Media - Diane Shaw Celebrates Adrienne Francoise De Noailles in Philadelphia Inquirer Op-ed (10)
EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * In the media: Diane Shaw celebrates Adrienne Francoise de Noailles in Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed In her piece, College archivist emeritus discusses the life, times, and courage of Adrienne and how her story should inspire a deeper understanding of all women who contributed to the nation's independence * The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 11 published an op-ed by Diane Shaw, College archivist emeritus, about t more PR

Laura H. Williams recognized with prestigious Anne X. Alpern Award (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Laura H. Williams recognized with prestigious Anne X. Alpern Award * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs & Chief of Staff Laura H. Williams '90 received the 2026 Anne X. Alpern Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP) during the WIP Annual Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA, on May more PR

Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help more PR

MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend * While Americans celebrated Mother's Day, the men and women of ICE were hard at work arresting criminal illegal aliens to protect American families WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more crimina more PR

Matt Leslie, assistant professor of biology, wins Fulbright Scholar Award (10)
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Matt Leslie, assistant professor of biology, wins Fulbright Scholar Award * Assistant Professor of Biology, Matt Leslie, Ph.D., has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Science, Technology, and Education. Fulbright Scholar Awards are funded by the U.S. government, and allow selected college and university faculty, administrators, and researchers, as well as artists and professionals, to go abroa more PR

More Than 400 Register for Attorney General Griffin's Emerging Issues Series Event Exploring AI and the Law (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 11 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * More Than 400 Register for Attorney General Griffin's Emerging Issues Series Event Exploring AI and the Law * Griffin: 'AI should be used to augment, not replace, our professional judgment' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after wrapping up the inaugural Emerging Issues Series event titled Innovation with Integrity: Embracing AI Responsibl more PR

Nicole Luciano Named Associate Director of API Pennsylvania (10)
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nicole Luciano Named Associate Director of API Pennsylvania * HARRISBURG, PA -April 28, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) appointed Nicole Luciano of Harrisburg as Associate Director of API Pennsylvania. Luciano brings over 10 years of public policy, advocacy, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building and utility industry experience and will suppo more PR

Owlett Bill Would Help Meet Housing Needs (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Owlett Bill Would Help Meet Housing Needs * With Pennsylvania's housing market projected to fall short of housing needs by approximately 185,000 homes by 2035, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation to remove a costly obstacle to home construction.  "The cost of housing for both renters and homeowners has nearly doubled over the last decade, and the situation is  more PR

Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New Chubb Office Tower in Center City Philadelphia (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New Chubb Office Tower in Center City Philadelphia The $380 million investment by the leading insurance company will serve as a workplace for nearly 3,000 employees. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania's economy is one of the strongest in the nation - and is the only state i more PR

Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar * University of Pennsylvania fourth-year Rachel Ou has received a Schwarzman Scholarship, which funds a one-year master's degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is part of the 11th class of Schwarzman Scholars and will enroll at Tsinghua in August. Her selection brings the number of Penn students and alumni who have more PR

Penn State Abington Commencement Turns Into Community Celebration (10)
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Abington commencement turns into community celebration By Regina Broscius More than 450 Penn State Abington graduates crossed the stage at the historic Keswick Theatre on May 8 as their loved ones, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate. After the ceremonies, the excitement spilled onto the sidewalks and streets of Glenside, where businesses decorated windows and set u more PR

Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Graduates at Spring Commencement (10)
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine celebrates graduates at spring commencement May 9 ceremony showcased nearly 150 graduates receiving their degrees By Bill Tyson One-hundred forty-two graduates received their bachelor's degrees at Penn State Brandywine's spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 in the campus gymnasium. An additional five students were awarded associate degrees. Regiona more PR

Penn State Chem-E-Car earns regional award, qualifies for global competition (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Chem-E-Car earns regional award, qualifies for global competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Chem-E-Car team, part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) student chapter, placed first out of 21 schools in the Chem-E-Car Performance Competition at the 2026 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Conference. This recognition qualifies the team for the 2026 Annual Student Con more PR

Penn State Schuylkill Celebrates 81st Commencement With Two Ceremonies (10)
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill celebrates 81st commencement with two ceremonies Penn State Schuylkill celebrated its 81st commencement with two ceremonies held May 8 and 9, honoring more than 130 graduates across a variety of academic programs. The May 8 ceremony recognized graduates from the nursing and radiological sciences programs, while the May 9 ceremony celebrated students f more PR

Penn State, Climavison partner to support the next generation of meteorologists (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, Climavison partner to support the next generation of meteorologists * A new partnership between Penn State and weather technology company Climavision aims to open research and training opportunities for students and faculty, and potentially help advance weather detection and warning aross the commonwealth.  Through the partnership, Climavision will provide access to its suppl more PR

Penn State-Great Valley Celebrates 468 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony (10)
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley celebrates 468 graduates at 2026 commencement ceremony By Allison Duncan Penn State Great Valley held a commencement ceremony on May 8 to celebrate 468 students who graduated with their master's degrees this past academic year. Some graduates and their families and friends traveled from states as far away as California, Florida and Texas, as well as countries such more PR

Penn State-Schuykill: Sustainable Labs Program Concludes Fourth Year, Expands Impact Across Campuses (10)
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are open on a rolling basis through the summer until capacity is reached By Molly Graham UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program has concluded its fourth year, continuing to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to r more PR

Professor Andrea J. Martin applies Jewish Legal Studies expertise in federal criminal trial (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin applies Jewish Legal Studies expertise in federal criminal trial * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin was retained as an expert witness in a federal criminal trial, where she prepared expert testimony to support the proceedings. Her work drew on her scholarly expertise, addressing complex legal questions at the intersection of civil rights l more PR

Professor Andrea J. Martin's article being published in the inaugural issue of the Emory Business Law Review (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin's article being published in the inaugural issue of the Emory Business Law Review * Professor Andrea J. Martin 's article, "Conditional Delegation: Civil Rights Accountability and Exclusive Representation," will be published in the inaugural issue of the Emory Business Law Review.  It examines the structural tension between exclusive union repr more PR

Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times * UNVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Jamison E. Colburn was recently quoted in The New York Times in an article titled "ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews." You can read the story by clicking here. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began acquiring warehouses for Immigration and  more PR

Q&A: Is AI democratizing global health or reinforcing old inequities? (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Is AI democratizing global health or reinforcing old inequities? * Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tools that are central to global health decision-making in areas like disease control policies, financing and vaccination strategies, such as infectious disease modeling. This brings new opportunities to the modeling landscape, but could also exacerbate existing  more PR

Sens. Fetterman, Daines, Newhouse Bill to Increase Made-In-America Hydropower Signed Into Law by President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Daines, Newhouse Bill to Increase Made-In-America Hydropower Signed Into Law by President Trump Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Steve Daines (R-MN) announced that their "Build More Hydro" bill has been signed into law by President Trump. The bill, S.1020, allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve six-year extensions for hydropowe more PR

State Department Clears Van Gogh Exhibition for U.S. Display at Philadelphia Museum of Art (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department said an artwork imported for the exhibition "Van Gogh's Sunflowers: A Symphony in Blue and Yellow" has been determined to be culturally significant and in the national interest for temporary display in the U.S. The determination was published May 5 in the Federal Register and applies to an object being brought from abroad under an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian. The exhibition is scheduled for display at the Philadelphia Mus more PR

Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses * The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program has concluded its fourth year, continuing to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of research spaces.  The 2025-26 cohort included 20 labs spanning multiple colleges, with seven labs recertifying after participatin more PR

University of Michigan: Large, Profitable Oil and Gas Companies Pass Environmental Risks to Smaller, Undercapitalized Firms (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Large, profitable oil and gas companies pass environmental risks to smaller, undercapitalized firms Written By: Margaret Peterman, Ford School of Public Policy Oil and gas companies use wells to extract the raw materials eventually sold to consumers as everyday goods. But what happens when wells begin to yield less product? Large oil and gas companies transfer low-value wells to companies wit more PR

Virginia Tech: Suyi Li Named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Suyi Li named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Suyi Li, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. In 2006, the John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty more PR

What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer * The effort to "align" AI with human values is falling dangerously short in robotic systems, according to researchers from Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science. In a collaborative paper in Science Robotics, the researchers highlight the need to develop more thorough frameworks for ensuring that AI-enabled robots embody a core p more PR

When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award * In Freddie Hendricks' classroom at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Georgia, the words great, greater and greatness are clearly evident -on the walls, on the door to his middle school theatre arts classroom, on a mural that commands attention on an entire wall in the room. Now, Hendricks h more PR

White House Sends 13 Nominations to Senate on May 11, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 11, 2026, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs). Karen Je more PR

York College of Pennsylvania: Meet the GCCI Collaboration Innovation Award Winners (10)
YORK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Meet the GCCI Collaboration Innovation Award Winners By Thomas Morehead and Caroline Pritts, GCCI Student Staff One of York College's most important traits is its ability to bring people together. The students, staff, and faculty of YCP are constantly working hand in hand to ensure exceptional student experiences and deliver impactful results across the community and a broad range of disciplines. To  more PR