PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Fox Impact Summit examines academics' role in supporting responsible business * At the Fox School of Business' eighth annual Impact Summit, programming analyzed B Corporations, particularly the role academics play in supporting them. While it might be summer, scholarly discourse never slows at Temple University.  Temple's Fox School hosted its eighth annual Impact Summit, Responsible Business: B Corps in the Modern Era, in Alter Hall on May 29.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Faith Leaders & Policy Advocates Gathered in Pennsylvania to Advance Biblical Citizenship, Religious Liberty, and Community Engagement Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- This week, AFPI was proud to participate in a three-day faith engagement tour focused on strengthening church-community relationships and encouraging biblical citizenship in the public square. AFPI participants included: * J.D. Longo, Chair of AFPI Pennsylvania * Mary Stiffler, Execu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and overall costs, even as rising costs under Trump cont more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 3 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Driver's Seat: How Logan Sarosi Turned a Passion for Cars into a Growing Business * Through Bespoke Enthusiast Experiences (BEX), Sarosi is transforming an entrepreneurial dream into a growing reality, balancing the demands of college life while carving out a place for himself in the world of curated luxury driving experiences. The Beginning of BEX What began as a passion project centered around exotic cars and automotive culture has evolved i more PR

NEW YORK, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Blood Cancer Treatment Allows Hard-to-Match Kidney Failure Patients to Receive a Compatible Kidney Transplant * A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled three patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in the nation to match with a compatible donor kidney  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Slams Secretary Bessent Over Trump Administration's Failure to Lower Costs for Working Families * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the Trump administration's failure to deliver on its promise to lower costs for working families. During today's Ways and Means Committee hearing, Secretary Bessent refused to defend comments by National Economic Council Director Kevin  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Pushes for Expanded Access to Federal Student Aid for Nursing Students * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) cosponsored the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act, legislation that would amend the Department of Education's (ED) definition of "professional degree" to include nursing degrees. The cosponsorship is the latest action Rep. Bresnahan has taken in the push to expand ED's definition of "profes more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Chambers USA 2026 recognizes Reed Smith with 78 practice rankings and 174 lawyer recognitions * Global law firm Reed Smith has again earned strong recognition in the Chambers USA directory, with 78 ranked practice categories and 174 lawyer recognitions across the United States in the 2026 guide. The results reinforce the firm's continued strength in complex, high-value client work across litigation, regulatory, trans more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Chapter in Heart Care: UPMC Opens New UPMC Children's Heart Institute UPMC today celebrated the grand opening of the new UPMC Children's Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art facility designed to advance care for children with heart conditions and support their families throughout every stage of treatment. The $85 million project is the biggest addition to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh campus sin more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Christopher Hansen named dean of Temple's College of Engineering * Currently a professor and department chair of mechanical and industrial engineering in the Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Hansen is a tireless advocate for access and public higher education. He will begin in the role on Aug. 1. Following a comprehensive national search, Christopher Hansen has been named dean of Temple University's College of E more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2026 Edition * Chambers USA has named 31 Clark Hill attorneys "Leaders in their Field" in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a world-renowned organization, identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on peer and client reviews. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Delegation Opposes Shortsighted Plan to Close Hamden Invasive Species Research Facility * [Hartford, CT] -U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Representative John Larson, U.S. Representative Joe Courtney, U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative Jim Himes, and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opposing plans to close the U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Delegation Opposes Shortsighted Plan to Close Hamden Invasive Species Research Facility * Hartford, CT -Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opposing plans to close the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) research and development center in Hamden, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country's top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. Crowell lawyers and practices are ranked in the following areas: Advertising Advert more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * Commencement: Amanda Majeski Delivers Affirming Alumni Address The voice and opera advisor delivered the closing alumni address at the spring 2026 commencement ceremony. - On Saturday, May 16, Curtis held its spring 2026 commencement ceremony, awarding 39 graduates with degrees, diplomas, and certificates. To welcome and affirm new alumni, Amanda Majeski (Opera '09), pedagogical advisor for voice and opera, delivered a personal address at the c more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Construction Gaming and Licensing Higher Education  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-year milestone, marking 500 days of delivering clean  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced receipt of a broad range of chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act and is seeking public comment on materials reviewed during a reporting period covering January 2026. The notice outlines chemical applications, manufacturing notifications, biotechnology-related submissions and testing information that have completed initial screening requirements and entered various stages of agency review. The notice covers premanufacture notices, signifi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving Louisiana's coal combustion residuals permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a move that would allow the state to administer much of its own regulatory system for coal ash disposal facilities while retaining federal oversight in selected areas. The proposal follows a review of an application submitted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. EPA said it has made a preliminary determination that the state's partia more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), PCBs, Consolidated Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements (EPA ICR Number 2668.03, OMB Control Number 2050-0230) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed revision and extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2027 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons who intend to manufacture or process any of these chemical substances for an activity that is proposed as a significant new use by this rulemaking to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification initiate more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in May 2026 entitled "Interchange Fees in Payment Networks: Implications for Prices, Profits, and Welfare." Here are excerpts: * * * This paper examines the equilibrium level of the wholesale price set by a payment card network--the interchange fee--and its effects on prices, profits, and welfare in a two-sided payment market. This fee fundamentally influences the distribution of acceptance costs and be more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a consumer finance report in May 2026 entitled "LIFE Survey Data Report - April 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The Consumer Finance Institute (CFI) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia collects data through the Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey. The data from the survey describe consumers' recent experiences in their financial lives as well as their future expectations, both  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a brief on June 4, 2026, entitled "Recent Trends in Renter Financial Security and Homebuying Intentions." Here are excerpts: * * * Over one-third of American households rent their homes. This report focuses on the recent experiences of renters, examining their ability to make housing payments, the coping mechanisms they use to make ends meet, and their plans to transition to homeownership in the near future. We use da more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Employment in Georgia while maintaining its previous more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * When it comes to the conflict in Iran, these two statements of fact remain: 1) The world is a safer place after Iran's nuclear capabilities have been degraded, and; 2) We are a nation of the rule of law and three independent, co-equal branches of government. We must keep the world safe, and we must also follow the law. The War Powers Act of 1973 states that any conflict exceeding 60 d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * Five University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford * Five recent graduates from the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies have been awarded full scholarships to pursue master's programs at the University of Oxford. Philanthropists Robert S. Jepson Jr. and Alice Andrews Jepson created the Jepson Scholars Foundation in 2019 to provide scholarships for graduating Jepson School seniors to attend a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of the June 4, 2026, business meeting: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today held a business meeting to pass several of the Administration's nominations. See more information below. 1. Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe * Agreed to Favorably by Roll Call Vote (16-6) 2. Mr.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by Governor Hochul, New York would become the first s more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 28 Appointments to New York State Court of Claims and Supreme Court * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 28 judicial appointments, consisting of seven new judges on the Court of Claims, seventeen appointments to new terms of sitting judges of the Court of Claims and four interim Justices of the Supreme Court. "Our judicial system works best when we have talented, qualified jurists on the bench," Governor Hochul  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held its first hearing today titled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program that pa more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally. Chambers and Partners has published directories ranking the best law firms a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Announces Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2026 Firm earned 13 practice areas and 40 attorney recognitions in latest guide. - Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that we have achieved 53 national, statewide and regional practice area rankings in the latest edition of Chambers USA, released today, an increase of six rankings overall and nine additional Band 1 rankings. This year's guide recognizes 40 firm attorneys ranked in  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Three Years After East Palestine Train Derailment, House Committee Advances Deluzio's Railway Safety Act * CARNEGIE, PA -On May 21, 2026, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) passed his bill, the Railway Safety Act, as part of the must-pass transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act. It passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 21, 2026, and now heads to the House floor for a vote. Congressman Deluzio joined  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * In Lebanon, Governor Shapiro Cuts Ribbon on SCHOTT Pharma USA Expansion, Celebrates Growth of Pennsylvania's Life Sciences Industry SCHOTT Pharma generated an estimated $1.1 billion in global revenue in 2025 while supporting more than 350 jobs across two facilities in Pennsylvania. The company's $60 million expansion will triple SCHOTT's manufacturing capacity in the United States and help fuel additional growth ac more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP COM Associate Founding Deans Part of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Regional Research Symposium Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine associate deans Luke H. Mortensen and Ryan Smith were invited participants for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's 2026 Regional Research Symposium. Mortensen is founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for IUP COM, and Smith is founding associate dean of clinical a more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Jordan Wiedman turns hard work into opportunity * When Jordan Wiedman addressed his fellow graduates during PennWest California's morning commencement ceremony on May 9, he didn't begin by recounting a list of accomplishments. Instead, he spoke about being an average high school student. "I was the epitome of just getting by," Wiedman told the Class of 2026. "The real question was, how could a student like me transform in just four years of college?" For Wie more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * June 22 Community Lecture in Millersville Honors Conestoga as PA River of the Year The event, sponsored by the Borough, Millersville University and the Conestoga River Club, will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to the public free of charge. By Mary Dolheimer A June 22 community lecture at the Millersville Borough facility, 100 Municipal Drive, will share the history and importance of the Conestoga River and highlight the ongoing work to conserve and  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions. Published annually, the guide recognizes the top lawyers and law firms a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Advances Global Education Strategy Through New Multilateral Partnership in Spain La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Academic Cooperation with Universidad Pablo de Olavide (opens in a new tab) (UPO), located in Seville, Spain, and the Spanish Institute for Global Education (opens in a new tab) (SIGE), further advancing the University's commitment to glob more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Lincoln National Forest has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. It determined they are culturally affiliated with two tribal communities, according to a Federal Register notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Lincoln National Forest said the inventory includes human remains representing at least 10 individuals and approximately 102 associated funerary objects. The collect more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/Restructuring. McGuireWoods also earned Band 1 reg more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- The New Jersey State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * Eleven New Jersey Students Recognized for Community Service, Heroism, and Academic Achievement The State Board of Education (State Board) and Dr. Lily Laux, Commissioner of Education, on Wednesday recognized 11 outstanding New Jersey students for their school and community service, heroic efforts and academic achievements. State Board President Kathy Goldenberg, State Board members and Commissioner Laux honored the students as par more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * NACDS Promotes Kayla McFeely to Senior Vice President, Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy From Executive Fellow to senior leadership, McFeely has helped shape NACDS' vision for the future of pharmacy-based care. - The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced Kayla McFeely, PharmD, has been promoted to senior vice president, health and wellness strategy and policy -- a recognitio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Net-Zero Deadlines Could Cost New Mexico Families, PPI Finds * The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) today released a new report, " The New Mexico Dilemma: Balancing Net-Zero Ambitions with Energy Realities," warning that the state's aggressive net-zero timeline could undermine grid reliability and energy affordability unless it is paired with firm, fully-scaled, carbon-free power. Authored by Neel Brown, Managing  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following statement with over 108 organizations: * * * Taxpayers Are Not ICE's Cash Cow * Congress's hypocrisy revealed: Leaders release plans for $30 billion more for mass detention and deportations as Congress votes on additional $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. The following is a statement by 107 national and state/local organizations: The Trump administration continues to urge the passage of a partisan reconciliation package of more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 24 Health Care Facilities in 16 Counties Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 24 healthcare facilities in Allegheny, Armstrong, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lancaster, McKean, Mifflin, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Susquehanna, Washington and Westmoreland count more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy, Helps Cut Ribbon on Mercyhurst University's Venture Studio The new Studio 26 will support innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration in areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Pennsylvania has always been a leader in discovery and innovatio more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Schuylkill announces faculty promotions Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of three faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to the campus and broader University community. Jessica Saalfield has been promoted to associate professor of psychology, D.J. Higgins has been promoted to associate teaching professor of film/video and music, and Janelle Grube more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses Menah Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech, has been named regional chancellor for Penn State's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, effective Aug. 1. Pratt brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, student success and community engagement. Throughout h more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Avenue's Future Takes Shape in Washington, DC * VHB is part of the core design team supporting the planning, design, and environmental review of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. The firm is partnering with DAVID RUBIN Land Collective and BBB Architects, working closely with a partnership that i more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Menah Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech, has been named regional chancellor for Penn State's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, effective Aug. 1. Pratt brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, student success and community engageme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, Sec. Bessent tout Erie's successful Opportunity Zones during high-profile Ways & Means hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a full Ways & Means Committee hearing with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, highlighted the success of Erie's Opportunity Zones. Kelly also invited the Secretary to Erie to tour the city's projects. "Opportunity Zone more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rep. Scott Calls for comprehensive youth violence prevention strategy following tragic Norristown shooting * NORRISTOWN, June 4 - Following the tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old Norristown resident and the subsequent lockdown at Norristown Area High School, state Rep. Greg Scott issued the following statement: "Norristown, enough is enough. What happened last night was a horrific tragedy. "A young person is  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Calls on Congress to Pass Lebanon War Powers Resolution to End Illegal War * WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 4, 2026 -Yesterday, during a debate on the House floor, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) urged her colleagues to support H.Con.Res.84, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Resolution, to protect civilians in Lebanon and put an end to Trump's support of Israel's war crimes. In her remarks, Congresswoman Lee called on Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Secures Admission from NLRB Chairman That White House Liaison Would Threaten Agency Independence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 4, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) questioned National Labor Relations Board officials during a Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the NLRB," pressing witnesses on threats to the Board's independence and the urgent need more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Appoints Todd C. Ream to Lead Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning * Following its national search for an executive director to lead the new Mann Institute for Christian Faith & Learning, Samford University has appointed Todd C. Ream, an accomplished author, professor and administrator with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ream currently serves as university professor and executive director of faculty research  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * SENATORS MCCORMICK, HICKENLOOPER, YOUNG, AND HEINRICH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ROBOTICS U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Todd Young (R-IN), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today introduced the bipartisan National Commission on Robotics Act. The bill would create an independent commission to evaluate America's competitiveness in robotics and recommend policies to stre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026, with Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee: * * * Boozman, Thompson Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA015) issued the following statement in response more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the most respected lawyer directories in the U.S. and wor more PR

STANFORD, California, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * New model refines search for habitable planets Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics. In brief * The ability to detect exoplanets has grown swiftly in recent decades, leaving scientists racing to describe thousands of newly discovered planets and assess their potential to host other lifeforms. * Resear more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Passage of War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after the House passed a War Powers Resolution: "Last night, the House passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's illegal war against Iran. This resolution directs the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. I was proud more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore Joins Community Partners to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence * Swarthmore is once again participating in Toll the Bell, a sound installation event that seeks to raise greater awareness of the gun violence epidemic. It begins Friday, June 5 at 1 p.m. Members of the College community join dozens of community partners across the Philadelphia region for the third-annual event organized by Penn Live Arts (PLA). The event is designed to leverage "th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Terrell Williams Tapped As Delaware State Co-Chair For U.S. Term Limits Brings Strong Commitment To Public Service, Constitutional Accountability, And Congressional Reform  Dover, DE -Today, U.S. Term Limits announces that Terrell A. Williams has agreed to serve as Delaware State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Williams brings a depth of public service, legal expertise, and constitutional understanding to the effort to enact congressional t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Courtney Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Milk in School Cafeterias * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced the bipartisan Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health (FRESH) Act. This legislation creates a USDA competitive grant program for K-12 schools to acquire and install milk dispensers or cold storage equipment for use in school cafeterias more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Trio of URI students traveling to Taiwan next year as Boren Scholarship recipients * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 4, 2026 - Three University of Rhode Island Chinese Language Flagship Program students will study in Taiwan next academic year as recipients of the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship. This year's awardees, Hannah White, of Sharon, Massachusetts; Meadow Sherlock, of Narragansett; and Phoebe Nichols, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are now  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Studying Probiotics to Fight Acid Reflux, Esophageal Cancer * Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: heartburn, belching, chest pain and trouble swallowing. In addition to these ailments, acid reflux also increases the risk of esophageal cancer, which has a five-year survival rate of about 22%, according to the American Cancer Society UCF College of M more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 4 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars * Provost's Honors Scholars are awarded to students around the nation based on academic performance, public service, leadership, personal qualities and potential for future impact. Based on the same criteria, Dean's Leadership Scholars recognize academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and potential. The students hail from Montana, Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, Or more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 2 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Names Min Lee President, UNC Hospitals Lee joins UNC Hospitals from UVA Medical Center in Virginia. - Min Lee has been named President, UNC Hospitals, effective July 20, 2026. In this role, Lee will lead UNC Hospitals and will report directly to Chad Setliff, President, UNC Health Triangle Region, to integrate care for patients across the region. Lee brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership acr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Green infrastructure A roundup of Penn Today stories focusing on green infrastructure on campus, in research, in higher education, and in energy policy. * Green Lab's Freezer Inventory Project: Turning a ripple of change into a wave (https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-green-labs-freezer-inventory-project-turning-ripple-change-wave) The Freezer Inventory Project, launched in late 2023, aims to improve the efficiency of a major energy s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Users trust AI and human fact-checkers equally, but for different reasons * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Users tend to trust artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fact-checkers as much as human fact-checkers, but for different reasons, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The researchers said there is no definitive "winner" when comparing the two fact-checking systems, because users see distinct strengths and weaknesses in each more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University to Convene International Migration Symposium in Canary Islands Alongside Visit of Pope Leo XIV * TENERIFE, SPAIN (May 20, 2026) - As global attention turns to the Canary Islands during the visit of Pope Leo XIV, Villanova University will convene an international symposium on migration at the Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife) from June 11-14, bringing together researchers, practitioners, Church leaders, policymakers, civil  more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 200 A Power Module Saves Space, Lowers Conduction Losses, and Increases Reliability in MHEVs and LEVs Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new 200 A power module designed to save space and increase efficiency in 48 V traction inverters for light electric vehicles (LEV) and belt-start generator / recuperation systems for mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV). For these applications more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys' Retail Practice Earns Chambers USA Nationwide Ranking for Ninth-Consecutive Year Vorys' retail and consumer products group has been ranked among the best retail practices in the Chambers USA guide for the ninth-consecutive year. Of the 27 firms represented, Vorys is one of only three based in the Midwest and one of only four firms not included among the 100 largest law firms in the United States (according to American Lawyer magazin more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Adds Express Delivery from In-Store Restaurants, Starting with Subway(R) Freshly made Subway meals now available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes or less, alongside groceries and everyday essentials - Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway. Beginning this month, customers in select locations can order Subway directly through the Walmart app more PR