PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * 'Horizons' podcast looks to the future of arts and science education * "Horizons," the latest podcast series from Omnia, features School of Arts & Sciences dean Mark Trodden talking with faculty experts about the big issues shaping our world and higher education. Together they discuss how their work explores new ideas, inspires students, and drives meaningful change. In episode one, "Today's Defining Challenges are Global," Trodden and po more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose ta more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP strongly opposed to proposed changes to research funding * Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, June 9, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) is deeply concerned about the Office of Management and Budget's proposed changes to the rules governing federal grants. The proposed rules would direct "senior appointees" at fe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * After Gutting Medicaid and Stock Trading Off His Vote, Rob Bresnahan Confesses His Cuts Are a Disaster For NEPA * Medicaid cuts that Bresnahan voted for will eliminate health care for cancer patients, medical groups warn Corrupt Congressman Rob Bresnahan is gaslighting the people of NEPA. After voting for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history - and even stock trading off of his cruel vote - Congressman Bresnahan is now admit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of Pres more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Applied Research Laboratory names deputy director and head of Undersea Systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State has named Martin Irvine Jr. as deputy director and head of its Undersea Systems Office. In this role, Irvine will guide the laboratory's long-term vision and research roadmap for undersea dominance, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team fo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Trump Administration has appealed the court's ruling more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Artificial eyes could bring human-like sight to self-driving cars, robots * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Although self-driving cars and sophisticated robots use advanced cameras, computer algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to picture their surroundings, these artificial eyes struggle to remain reliable in mixed lighting conditions. A team of researchers, co-led by an engineer from Penn State, has proposed a solution that mimics the mech more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * ASEC's Night of Storytelling Highlights Global Impact and Community Connections * The African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC) successfully hosted its 4th annual Night of Storytelling: Building Bridges - Strengthening Communities on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the Fireplace Lounge of Nazareth Hall at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. The free public event brought together community members for an inspiring evening of connection and reflection,  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following Q&A on June 9, 2026, involving Peter Whiting, professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences: * * * Ask a professor: CWRU professor Peter Whiting shares how environmental changes are impacting Lake Erie Story by: Brianna Smith As summer brings warmer weather and peak travel season, many people head to Lake Erie and other nearby waterways to swim, boat and enjoy the outdoors. But beneath the surface more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010 to 2020, CVS knowingly dispensed more insulin to c more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Bob Harvie Slams Fitzpatrick on MS NOW: "Fitzpatrick Is A Master Of...'Listen To What I Say, Don't Watch What I Do'" * Harvie: "The most important vote from this Congress that he made was the first vote, which was to make Mike Johnson Speaker of the House" During an interview on MS NOW, Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie called out vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for unleashing pain on Bucks and Montgomery  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Slams UnitedHealthcare and Jefferson Health for Leaving Patients Behind Amid Contract Dispute * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group Inc., and Jefferson Health expressing his frustration with their ongoing contract dispute and demanding the two organizations work to resolve it as expediently as possible. The dispute has caused Lehigh Valley Health Network providers  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Artists Contribute to Pittsburgh's Cultural Identity * The Pittsburgh arts scene thrives on a unique spirit of community collaboration, a fabric into which Carnegie Mellon University's creative community is tightly woven. Rather than creating in isolation on the Oakland campus, CMU's alumni, faculty and students actively engage with the city's public spaces, grassroots initiatives and community partnerships, ensuring their work  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Committee Approves Pennycuick Measure to Modernize PA Pharmaceutical Licensing Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to make Pennsylvania a more attractive destination for cutting-edge pharmaceutical companies and high-quality jobs was approved by a Senate committee today. Senate Bill 1206, approved by the Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee, would modernize Pennsylvania's licens more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Urges DOE to Protect Maryland's Power Supply and Grid Reliability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) met with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright this morning and also sent him a letter urging the Department of Energy to take action to preserve critical power generation capacity in Maryland and strengthen grid reliability across the PJM region. In the letter, Congressman Harris urged Secretary Wright to cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare * Washington D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced bipartisan legislation today to help working families access the child care services they count on. The Child Care Modernization Act updates and reauthorizes the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) -a federal program which supports access to more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Division I Men's Football and Basketball Players Filed a Class Action Against Sports Governing Bodies and Athletic Conferences for Conspiring to Restrict Their Ability to Monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness Rights * Class Action Lawsuit Charges the NCAA, Power Four Athletic Conferences, the College Sports Commission, and Their Leaders with Conspiring in Violation of Federal and California Antitrust Law Berger M more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical lea more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE SURVEY: Law professors report widespread self-censorship and fear of speaking freely * PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 -A new survey of law school faculty paints a bleak picture of free speech and inquiry in the legal academy, with respondents reporting self-censorship, political litmus tests, and attacks on speech from the left and right alike. Over the course of a month and a half, the Foundation for Individ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Hazle Township, PA Pauses Data Center Development for Six Months Pause comes less than two weeks after judge rebuked Project Hazelnut developer's effort to appeal data center denial - Hazle Township, Luzerne County -- Last night, amidst widespread community opposition to data centers, the Hazle Township Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a municipal curative amendment that pauses consideration of any new data center applications for six months to  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Four minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults * HERSHEY, Pa. -Just four minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for aging adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Results published in PLOS One showed that strength -which impacts fall risk, longevity, independent living and more -significantly improved for a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed consent agreement tied to Ascension Health Alliance's planned acquisition of Ambulatory TopCo LLC, Nashville, Tennessee. The agency said the settlement is intended to address competition concerns linked to the approximately $3.9 billion transaction. Ascension, St. Louis, Missouri, and AmSurg operate outpatient surgical facilities in multiple markets across the U.S. The FTC alleges the proposed acquisition could lessen competition for ou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Hausfeld recognized for outstanding performance in Chambers USA 2026 We are thrilled to announce that Hausfeld has achieved remarkable recognition in the recently published Chambers USA 2026 guide, adding 13 new rankings, including two new firm/practice rankings and eleven new individual rankings, while maintaining all of our rankings from last year. Hausfeld continues to hold its position as a leading Band 1 firm for Antitrust: Plaintiff (Nat more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Head cooling may reduce depression symptoms and change brain activity * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Wearing a cooling cap for 30 minutes may improve a person's sense of well-being, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. In a recent publication in Acta Psychologica, the researchers demonstrated that head cooling may reduce depressive symptoms and alter the types of brain waves people produce. While no medical recommendations can b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House approves O'Mara bill to protect rights to fertility treatments in PA * HARRISBURG, June 9 - The state House today approved on a bipartisan vote a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, to protect prospective parents' rights to fertility treatments in Pennsylvania. House Bill 836, dubbed the PARENT Act, would prohibit the commonwealth from creating policies that limit access to assistive reproductive techno more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Meuser Holds Subcommittee Hearing Uncovering Links Between Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Drug Cartels * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, held a hearing entitled Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. Financial System. The hearing details the role of Chi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Secures Major Expansion from Urban Outfitters in Southeastern Pennsylvania The company will bring at least 450 new jobs to its headquarters at Philadelphia's Navy Yard and a minimum of 600 jobs to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Bucks County while also retaining current employment levels in Lancaster and Indiana counties. Under the Governor's leadership, Pennsylvania's economy is one of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Internal Medicine Physician and Former ACP President named AMA President-Elect * PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026-Former American College of Physicians (ACP) President, Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD, MACP, was elected the American Medical Association (AMA) President-Elect at the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting in Chicago earlier today. Dr. Fryhofer will be AMA President-Elect 2026 to 2027 and will assume the role of more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, June 10 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Betsy Gulledge Selected for AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program By Brett Buckner Dr. Betsy Gulledge, Associate Dean and Chief Nursing Administrator for the College of Health Professions and Wellness, has been chosen to participate in the highly competitive American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-Wharton Executive Leadership Program. This fellowship is designed to advance chief academic administrators to a higher level of  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Jim Wright Wins Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievements * Professor Emeritus Jim Wright won the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievements; this is the highest award the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) bestows. A colloquium will be held in Jim's honor at the 2027 annual meetings of the AIA in Boston in early January. For more details, please visit the AIA announcement at https://www.archaeological.org/announcing-t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly introduces Charitable Deductions for Digital Asset Donations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, introduced H.R. 9173, the "Charitable Deductions for Digital Asset Donations Act," legislation that would allow for digital assets to be eligible for charitable contributions. Many important tax rules that apply to traditional financial assets do not apply because they  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes to strengthen U.S. border security, fund CBP & ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor S.2, Secure America Act, legislation that would provide a $70 billion package to fund immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through 2029. "For months, during a period of heightened global tensions, Democrats have shamefully p more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Receives National Recognition Across Eight Colleges of Distinction Categories La Roche University has once again been recognized by Colleges of Distinction, earning national and specialized honors across eight categories for the 2026-27 academic year. The recognitions reflect the University's commitment to student success through engaged learning, career preparation, inclusive excellence and global engagement. In addition to  more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Inside the classroom: Engineering healthy communities Senior civil engineering capstone project proposes Bushkill Drive trail network By Bryan Hay Slogging through mud and over challenging terrain during the spring semester, Prof. Mike McGuire's capstone 8 crew worked hard and dreamed big to develop a plan creating a trail system to enhance connectivity, sustainability, and community engagement along Bushkill Drive. While the classroom is always necessary  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Library Launches America 250 Collection with Curated Reading Checklist * The Library at Marywood University is inviting the campus community to explore a new America 250 Collection, created in recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The special collection features curated materials that highlight key moments, themes, and perspectives in American history. To encourage engagement, the Library is also offering a reading checklis more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Library Launches America 250 Collection with Curated Reading Checklist * The Library at Marywood University is inviting the campus community to explore a new America 250 Collection, created in recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The special collection features curated materials that highlight key moments, themes, and perspectives in American history. To encourage engagement, the Library is also offering a reading checklis more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Molecular mechanics behind heart cell restructuring revealed * Two new Penn Medicine studies show that microtubules help determine how the heart changes shape under stress, and a common signaling pathway acts as a key controller of where the building materials for these cells' growth are delivered inside them; the findings point to possible new ways to address causes of heart failure. From Penn Medicine News *** Original text here: htt more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg College Earns A+ Financial Grade from Forbes Muhlenberg College has achieved elite national recognition for its fiscal health, earning an A+ grade on the newly released 2026 Forbes College Financial Grades report. The report, published on May 22, places Muhlenberg in the top tier of private higher education institutions nationwide, distinguishing the college for its long-term operational stability and robust balance sheet strength. Superior St more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impact from Proposed Crane Clean Energy Center Restart ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has determined that restarting Crane Clean Energy Center in Middletown, Pennsylvania would have no significant environmental impacts. The action marks a key milestone in the federal review of the plant's proposed return to service. The draft environmental assessment, now open for public comment, clear more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Nursing education that crosses borders * Every summer, Penn Nursing students take their education across oceans and cultures, stepping into real-world care experiences that expand their skills. From Penn Nursing News *** Original text here: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/nursing-education-crosses-borders more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus Celebrates Passage of Bill to Increase Enforcement/Penalties for Sex Trafficking/Prostitution Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today. "There are far too m more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House passes Guenst bill to honor veterans lost to suicide * Legislation allowing Green Star Service Banner on state property advances HARRISBURG, June 9 - Legislation aimed at highlighting alarming veteran suicide rates and improving recognition for affected families passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday, according to the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Nancy Guenst. House Bill 2449 would authorize the volunt more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Partnership Providing Fresh, Local Food to Pennsylvania's Low-Income Seniors and Families Boalsburg, PA - Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and WIC Bureau Director Sally Zubairu-Cofield encouraged low-income seniors and families to take advantage of fresh healthy food from Pennsylvania farms through the Farmers Market Nutrition Program ( more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy, Visits AlphaLab Health in Pittsburgh AlphaLab Health is a start-up accelerator collaboration created by Innovation Works and Allegheny Health Network to address healthcare problems experienced by clinicians and patients. Pennsylvania has always been a leader in discovery and innovation, and Gove more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. "Untreated visual impairment in children has proven to be a factor in behavioral development, academic success and issues with self-esteem and confidence," more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Robinson Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by Committee Legislation to improve Pennsylvania's ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to the bill's sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). Senate Bill 1335 would provide critical resources to law enforcement agencies and prosec more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to better identify delinquent children as victims of human trafficking has been approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. Senate Bill 1369 would require the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, in consultation with  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law honors Class of 2026 with year-end awards * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law recently honored graduating students' achievements, recognizing them with awards for their academic accomplishments and community service. The ceremony, simulcast in the Carlisle and University Park locations on May 14, opened with welcoming remarks from Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State publishes 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) recently issued its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for University Park. OPP routinely monitors the University's drinking water and the full report can be viewed on the OPP website. Drinking water for the campus is produced at the University Water Treatment Plant, where the water undergoes microfiltration, gra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on June 8, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Releases Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Roadmap By Camille Norton, NASEO On May 7, 2026, Team Pennsylvania released the Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Roadmap, a coordinated framework to align stakeholders and strengthen the commonwealth's position as a national leader in nuclear energy. Developed by more than 70 leaders representing over 50 organizations, the roadmap outlines a shared strategy focused on more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $2M NIH grant to support study of how the brain and body acclimate to stress * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Experiencing stress leads to a suite of rapid physiological changes, and over time, the body can acclimate to the stress, eventually changing an individual's baseline brain state. To improve understanding of the changes in the brain and body during acclimation to stress using a mouse model, the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Kelly Malcom and Kayte Spector-Bagdady: * * * The Bioethics of Data and A.I. in Healthcare An Interview with Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady - Season four of The Fundamentals is here, and we're celebrating by doing a special two-episode release to launch the season! On this episode of the Fundamentals, we talked to Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady, the George E. Wantz Professor more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Tom Sharbaugh retires after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic Director Tom Sharbaugh, a professor of practice at Penn State Dickinson Law and an active member of Penn State's entrepreneurial community, will retire on June 30. Sharbaugh joined the Law School in 2015 as a full-time professor after initially teaching as an adjunct. He taught two courses that more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: When is screen time healthy and when is it not? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Smartphones have been connected to a host of modern problems including loneliness, decreased physical activity, sleep problems and all the mental and physical health issues associated with those conditions. But not all screen time is bad, according to Nelson Roque, assistant professor of human development and family studies at Penn State, and his graduate stude more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni By Ethan Knox '20 Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new publications. To celebrate the programs, the indi more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith joins Boston Bar Association as sponsor firm * BOSTON - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that it has joined the Boston Bar Association (BBA) as a sponsor firm, furthering the firm's commitment to the Boston legal community and its dedication to professional excellence and collaboration. The sponsorship comes on the heels of the opening of Reed Smith's Boston office in March, marking the firm's  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads House Floor Debate, Slams Republican Budget Bill That Does Nothing to Lower Costs Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, opened debate on the House floor by slamming Republicans for advancing another partisan reconciliation bill that does nothing to lower costs or help the American people. A fact sheet on the Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Boyle Slams Reckless GOP Budget Bill, Republicans' Vote to Block Amendment Barring Taxpayer Dollars for January 6th Insurrectionists Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed a partisan reconciliation bill that does nothing to lower costs for the American people. Republicans also v more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Announces New Position on Powerful House Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 9, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) announced her appointment to the powerful House Committee on the Judiciary, where she will continue her fight to defend civil rights, protect our democracy, advance equal justice under the law, and conduct critical oversight of the Trump administration and corporate interests. The Judiciary Com more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Bonamici, Chu, DelBene Demand Oversight of Moms.gov On Monday, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 83 of their colleagues in conducting oversight of the recently-launched Moms.gov. Moms.gov launched in May with the purported goal of offering guidance to expectant mothers, but the website instead features potentially harmful information ab more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan and Vasquez Introduce Careworker Visa Act to Address Childcare and Eldercare Worker Shortage, Bring Down Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 9, 2026, U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Careworker Visa Act to address the nation's growing shortage of childcare providers, eldercare workers, and in-home caregivers and bring down care costs by creating a new legal visa pathway for  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Sedative choice in pediatric intensive care may influence long-term neurocognitive outcomes * A new Penn Nursing study suggests that the specific sedatives used during critical illness in early childhood may have long-term implications for a child's neurocognitive development. Martha A.Q. Curley, p rofessor in the Department of Family and Community Health, and the Ruth M. Colket Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nursing at Children's Hospital of P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Approves Bill Encouraging Hunters to Return to PA Legislation aimed at bringing those born in Pennsylvania home for hunting and outdoor recreation has passed the Senate. The measure is sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34). "Pennsylvania outdoor recreation is second to none and the sportsmen who grew up here know that better than anyone," Rothman said. "My proposal would encourage them to come back to the commonwealth by more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 - The Honorable Paul Hollis Director U.S. Mint 801 9th Street NW Washing more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Shannon Dunn (PhD '24) Receives Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship * Shannon Dunn (PhD '24) received one of the highly competitive Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded by the Horizon Europe Funding Programme of the European Commission. She will move to Edinburgh to work for the next two years on the project titled "SHORETHING: Sanctuaries, Harbors, and Religion along the Edges of Territory in the Greek Peloponnese". She will b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Solomon and Phillips discuss nonresident landlord legislation * Last week, state Rep. Jared Solomon and City Councilmember Anthony Phillips held a news conference to announce their legislative efforts to hold nonresident landlords accountable for the buildings they own. Solomon and Phillips spoke about how unattended properties in Philadelphia negatively impact surrounding property values and business development, and cause safety more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Turf war: Artificial versus real grass * As the summer sports season comes into full swing this month, millions of fans worldwide will spend time seeing green. From stadium seats to living room couches, fans will watch their favorite players run, cut, slide, and land on blades of grass. "But not all grass is created equal," says mechanical engineering professor, tennis player, and lifelong soccer fan Paulo Arratia. "Beneath the cleats or  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Removes Northeastern Bulrush from Endangered Species List Due to Recovery * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing the northeastern bulrush from the federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants due to recovery. This decision is based on the best available scientific and commercial information and reflects ongoing conservation efforts led by the Service and partners to recover more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago appoints Jake Silverman as Director of Athletics and Recreation * Jake Silverman has been appointed Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Chicago, following a nationwide search. His appointment is effective July 15. Silverman will provide strategic leadership for the Department of Athletics and Recreation at UChicago, which sponsors 20 varsity sports, more than 40 sports clubs and an intramural sports program with thousands more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * URGENT: We're one bad D.C. deal away from the era of online government censorship. * Congress and the White House are reportedly working on a deal to reshape how Americans are allowed to speak online. In exchange for overriding some state AI laws, the deal would involve a sweeping package of federal restrictions on online speech -paving the way for an unprecedented era of online censorship. The legislative pac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands" by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Congress has shown interest in protecting lives and property from catastrophic wildfires and in protecting electric grid reliability. Electric power line rights-of-way (hereinafter, power line ROWs) often cross multiple land jurisdiction more PR

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Waynesburg U. Announces Strategic Partnership with Pennsylvania State Police Waynesburg University is proud to announce a new cooperative agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), creating a direct pipeline for criminal justice students seeking to serve their communities as state troopers. This partnership allows Waynesburg University to offer enrolled students college internship credit for the successful completion of the rigorous PSP Acad more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * When Abstract Problems Take Shape * Magic Eye books from the 1990s hid three-dimensional images in what looked like a swirl of dots and colors. At first glance, you see only noise. Change your focus, and suddenly a shape appears. Carnegie Mellon University mathematician Florian Frick (opens in new window) studies something similar in mathematics. His work explores how problems related to fairness, arrangements and patterns can reveal hidden geo more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania and University of Baltimore School of Law Announce New Dual-Degree Partnership York College of Pennsylvania and the University of Baltimore are proud to announce a new partnership that establishes a streamlined "3+3" dual-degree law program. This partnership provides York College students with an accelerated pathway to earn both their bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor in less time. Under the terms of the agreement, q more PR