WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Instead of Showing Up, This Chair is Empty": Pennsylvania Nurse Slams Ryan Mackenzie for Gutting Medicaid, Failing to Attend Town Hall * Last year, Ryan Mackenzie cast a decisive vote for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history, ripping away health care from hardworking Pennsylvanians in his district and unleashing skyrocketing premiums. To make matters worse, when Mackenzie's co more PR

OAKLAND, California, May 13 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: April 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Voter Suppression Voting will not solve all political problems or transform oppressive systems. It is, nevertheless, a tool that can demonstrate our community's power and is a crucial part of holdi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by Kevin Daniels, executive director of the North Carolina state chapter, and China Policy Director Adam Savit, to Carolina Journal: * * * NC's land is worth protecting. Let's do it right. North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most im more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Analysis reveals AI's impact on research, journals * ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been heavily marketed as productivity tools to boost creativity and accelerate workflows. In academia, that has led to more -but not better -research, according to a new analysis published April 27 by the editors of Organization Science, including Editor-in-Chief Lamar Pierc more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Urges FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addict more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely und more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FDA TO REVERSE GUIDANCE EASING SALES OF FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general, called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addiction.  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition Urging FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes * Attorney General William Tong Monday led a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worse more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Benefits Asked and Answered: How do Penn State benefits support mental health? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Penn State Human Resources is reminding employees about how their benefits and resources can support mental health and well-being. "We recognize the hard work and contributions our valued employees make each week to this University -all whil more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.1 percent in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Lori Keller n more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices up 2.8 percent over the two months, up 3.6 percent over the year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was up 2.8 percent from February to April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 1.0 percent over the past month, up 4.4 percent from a year ago The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 1.0 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 7.3 perce more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices up 1.7 percent over the two months, up 4.8 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington was up 1.7 percent for the two months ending in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporte more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices up 1.0 percent over the month, 4.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area advanced 1.0 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Bonner Introduces Resolution to Establish Uniform Bail Standards in Pennsylvania * Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) introduced a resolution he believes can be the first step in creating a uniform bail process across Pennsylvania.  House Resolution 519 calls for the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission to gather data from all 67 Pennsylvania counties and develop fair, consistent bail setti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 12, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on April 2026 CPI Inflation Data 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 the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for April 2026 was 3.8 percent: "From his tariff ta more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom appoints former federal regulator Rohit Chopra to head new Business and Consumer Services Agency amid Trump-era rollbacks What you need to know: As the Trump administration dismantles federal consumer protections, Governor Newsom is appointing former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra to lead California's new Business and Consumer  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 30 years of Dilmun Hill Student Farm * By Krisy Gashler  * Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station * Dilmun Hill Student Farm When Alex Chen came to Cornell in 2008, he took to heart the university's motto of "any person, any study." Chen majored in architecture while taking pre-med classes and sought out experiences across campus, including  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Chapters of Change: Thirty years of life sciences transformation at Penn * Thirty years ago, biology was in the midst of a monumental shift. Previously centered on whole organisms, the field was pivoting toward understanding life at the molecular level-redefining the direction of life sciences research. Now, in another transformational moment, Penn Forward is helping to shape the next 10 y more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Selects Jesse A. Taylor, MD, as Surgeon-in-Chief * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is pleased to announce that Jesse A. Taylor, MD, Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery at CHOP, has been selected as the new Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Surgery, effective July 1, more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces New Staff Hires to Enhance Creative Services, Marketing, and Media Strategy * Charlotte, NC (May 12, 2026) -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) proudly announces the addition of two new staff members who will support the conference's continued growth in communications, creative services, marketing, and corporate engage more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Honors Student Athletes, Administrators, and Member Institutions at 2026 Membership Awards Luncheon * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 12, 2026 ) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) recognized outstanding student athletes, administrators, and member institutions during the 2026 CIAA Membership Awards Luncheon, celebrating excellence in ac more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are investigating how humans respond to artificial intelligence agents that sound physically present in the same room, work that could shape the future of audio-only AI systems used in smart glasses, accessibility tools and other screen-free technologies. A team from CMU's School of Computer  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions * Near misses like the one at New York's John F. Kennedy International airport inspired a group from the AirLab (opens in new window) in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (opens in new window) (RI) to create World2Rules, an AI system that learns interpretable safety rules from data to analyze, verify and explain pot more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Collaboration drives community-based bioeconomy innovation in Brazilian Amazon * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international project led by a Penn State team is helping to identify how community-based bioeconomies -economic systems that use renewable biological resources like plants and microorganisms to produce food, energy and industrial goods -in the Brazilian Amazon can support forest conse more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, to University Park last week to mark the first anniversary of the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State partnership and to explore o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Promote Childhood Independence * Congressman Blake Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens, and develop social skills.  Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 13 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a new practitioner and an assistant professor. Chapman received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus and comp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Fetterman, Newhouse Bill Increasing Made-In-America Hydropower Signed Into Law by President Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) today 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 hydropow more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Houchin Announce New Bill Pushing for Kids Screentime Recommendations from U.S. Surgeon General * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) introduced the bipartisan SMART Kids Act. This bill would require the Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed screentime recommendations for children. These would be recommendations b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, and three co-signers, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding a formal request for a national security review on the transfer of U.S. Forest Service land in Arizona to Resolution Copper. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 22, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury Chair, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States 1 more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * DeSales University Launches Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services New degree completion program targets nation's paramedic workforce, opening pathways to career advancement. * DeSales University has launched new a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (BS-EMS), a fully online degree completion program designed to help licensed and certified paramedics earn a bachelor's degree a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO--Duane Morris is pleased to announce the publication of its new industry-focused eBook, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026. Focusing on the growing wave of class action litigation confronting the insurance industry, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 is a comprehensive examination of the legal, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU appoints Gregory Bell dean of The Graduate School * Florida State University has chosen Gregory Bell as the next dean of The Graduate School. He will begin his appointment July 6. Bell currently serves as dean of the Graduate School and mathematics professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before his time as dean, he worked as associate dean and interim dean of the UNCG G more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in whic more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As toddlers age into the preschool years, their dependency on their parents usually begins to ebb. However, a new study led by Penn State researchers has revealed that physically or psychologically aggressive parenting, such as spanking or shouting, can disrupt this pattern to the detriment of bo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter involving the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 30, 2026 The Honorable Edward C. Forst Acting Archivist of the United States United States National Archives and Records Administration 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 Dear Acting Archivist Forst: The Committee on Oversight and Go more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter to express serious concerns regarding the influence of foreign-originated environmental frameworks on domestic industry. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 8, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin, The House Committee on Sc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How DNA folding silences a key gene in Friedreich's ataxia * Researchers have uncovered a fundamental rule that governs how genes are physically arranged inside the cell nucleus, and how disruptions to that organization can contribute to human disease. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a balance between gen more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * IBX supports launch of new partnership to drive economic growth and mobility in southeastern PA Partnership releases regional growth strategy and announces seed investments powering effort * Regional leaders today launched an ambitious collaborative effort to grow quality jobs and strengthen economic competitiveness in Southeaster more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Immune protein a possible target to slow Parkinson's disease * Monoclonal antibodies can block a key immune-related protein that drives the spread of brain cell damage in Parkinson's disease (PD). This protein, called glycoprotein nonmetastatic melanoma B (GPNMB), might be part of a promising strategy for developing a treatment that slows disease progression at it more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Dongwon Lee, professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), has received a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany. He will study ways to better understand misinformation on a global scale and explore the use of ar more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproporti more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mechanical engineering awarded eighth early career professorship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Reid Berdanier, associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been awarded the Bryant Early Career Professorship, a three-year professorship that Berdanier will hold until 2028. Berdanier's award makes him the eighth current faculty member to hold a named early-career professorship in mechanical  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Represen more PR

OAKLAND, California, May 12 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * NCYL, NCLR urge court to block DOJ's attempt to seize sensitive youth medical records Filing calls on court to protect privacy and rights of young people receiving gender-affirming care * The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and the National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) filed an amicus brief today, asking a federal court in Rhode Island to honor young people's cons more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * New Members Elected To Serve on CMU Board of Trustees * This spring, Carnegie Mellon University's Board of Trustees (opens in new window) unanimously elected six new members. At its Feb. 28, 2026 meeting, the board elected two new voting trustees: Dina Powell McCormick, president and vice chair, Meta; and Talbott Simonds, managing director, Tondern Capital Inc. They also voted to name Corey O'Co more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An international team, led by Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment Director Bruce Logan, has developed a new reactor design that efficiently converts carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane -the primary component of natural gas -while scaling the system up by roughly an o more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $74 Million to Support Community Infrastructure Projects that Improve Pedestrian, Student and Cyclist Safety Funds will support 72 projects in 38 counties - including Blair, Cambria, Somerset Under the Shapiro Administration, more than $123 million in Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funds have been invested in projects around more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor's Proposed Budget Investments Using Healthy Meals to Support Better Health for Medicaid Recipients Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget includes $900,000 in state funds to invest in nutritious and medically tailored meals for Medicaid recipients with certain chronic health conditions. Medically tailored meals can help a perso more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year and graduate student named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars * A University of Pennsylvania fourth-year student and graduate student have been awarded a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, receiving up to three years of financial support to pursue a graduate degree and global leadership training at Stanford University. Penn's 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars are fourth-year Naseebu more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law students honored for public interest and pro bono work at Miller Center Banquet * CARLISLE, PA-The second annual Miller Center Banquet, which recognizes Penn State Dickinson Law students who performed pro bono and public service work, took place on April 8 at the Carlisle Country Club. The evening included a stirring keynote address by Pennsylvan more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for Fall 2026. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions. Invited to speak on topics of their choice this fall are three Penn State alumni more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill celebrates third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill held its third annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 8, recognizing 29 bachelor of science in nursing graduates as they prepared to enter the profession. The ceremony, a longstanding nursing tradition, marked the transition fro more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University Celebrates 66th Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies, Welcoming Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor as Featured Commencement Speaker Point Park University celebrated the graduation of undergraduate and graduate students in two ceremonies on Friday, May 8, at the Petersen Events Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Graduate Hooding Ceremony During the Graduate Hooding Ceremony, the more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin co-founds the Center for Jewish Legal Studies with Professor Rona Kaufman * Professor Andrea J. Martin, together with Professor Rona Kaufman of Duquesne University School of Law, has founded the Center for Jewish Legal Studies (CJLS), a new independent academic center dedicated to establishing Jewish Legal Studies as a recognized field of legal s more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf gives Nordenberg Lecture and receives Achieving Excellence Award at Pitt Law * CARLISLE-On March 17, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf delivered the annual Nordenberg Lecture in Law, Medicine, and Society. Her lecture was titled "The Past, Present, and Future of Immigrant Access to Health Care in the United States." During a luncheon preceding the lec more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. publishing article in Mitchell Hamline Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr., an aviation law expert, joined a respected Native American Law scholar to write "Turbulence Over Red Lake: An Emergency Landing Triggers a Jurisdictional Storm," which explores the constitutional law, conflict of law, civil procedure, and other le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $2.3 billion Virginia-class contract for advanced construction of Block VI Virginia-class submarines. Thi more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings * Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus * U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced he has joined the Congressional Mental Health Caucus as Co-Chair, joining fellow co-chairs Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Andrea Salinas (D-OR).  "As more Americans recognize the importance of addressing and supporting mental health, Congress must continu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, sends letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche regarding potentially illegal payout to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 6, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: Your Department of Justi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Oversight Dems for Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach * PALM BEACH, FL - MAY 12, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Democratic colleagues for a field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. The hea more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, to retire * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, has announced her transition to a phased retirement from the University, beginning July 1. During her phased retirement, Klahr will serve as special adviser in the Office of the Provost, supporting the advancement of key international initiatives and s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Sarah Davis, educator for food, families, and communities in Penn more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Sophia Duncan conducts research connecting occupational therapy to cancer care A Slippery Rock University doctoral student emerged as a leader in occupational therapy through impactful research connecting oncology and patient care. Sophia Duncan, '23, '26 ODT, who graduated last week from SRU's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, conducted research identifying levels of perceived preparedness  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Soil scientist awarded $1.6M NSF grant to study 'living skin' of arid ecosystems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A Penn State soil scientist has received a $1.6 million, five-year grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund her team's study of how increasing temperature fluctuations impact the biocrust microbiome -the complex, thin-layer microbe community that stabilizes soil, fi more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 168th Commencement. Awards were presented to John Bodinger de Uriarte, professor of anthropology, the John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Creative Activity; Anjee Gorkhali, associate professor of finance and analytics, the Donald D. Housley  more PR

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Team of Grover entrepreneurs earns Next Big Idea award * A team of Grove City College students' plan to develop a smart pill bottle earned a Next Big Idea award at Allegheny College's annual Zingale Big Idea Competition. The team collected a $1,000 prize to further explore the business model for Medicap, a smart pill bottle that helps patients take their medications and caretakers make sure  more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, May 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Declares Regular Quarterly Common Dividend * PITTSBURGH, May 12, 2026 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common dividend of 31 cents per share, payable on June 3, 2026, to holders of record on May 22, 2026. About Wa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors * Is one type of collaboration more crucial than the other? To answer this question, a team of researchers led by Lluis Danus, postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Information Networks and Democracy (CIND), and Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, co-director of CIND and Carolyn Marvin Professor of Communication and Sociology at the Ann more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Hickenlooper, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Where the Class of 2026 is headed * Penn's 270th graduating class is going places; D.C., Oxford, and North Philly among them. They will seek advanced degrees, helm new startups, and seek solutions to the great challenges of the current time. For the graduating class at the Perelman School of Medicine, the next steps are revealed at an annual Match Day celebration, with family and faculty j more PR