PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * $1.2 Million W.M Keck Foundation Grant to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will Explore How Cells Connect and Communicate Pioneering research will investigate how individual cells form interconnected networks and what this could mean for human health October 14, 2026 The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) a $1.2 million grant to investigate a fundamental and  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3.7M NIH grant to further improve patient safety in central line placements * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State researchers have spent more than a decade making central line placement safer for patients. Central lines are among the most common hospital procedures, and among the first a new resident performs, but they carry a high risk of complications. The team's system, which gives trainees real-time feedback as they practice through  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * $7.5M grant to establish foundations for visual computing with light * With potential applications in areas including autonomous driving, vision-aided navigation and biomedical imaging, Cornell is leading a new $7.5 million research project to develop the scientific foundations for computing with light. The work is paving the way for hybrid optical-electronic systems that could reduce the energy and computational resources required for AI-driven image analysis  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * 'Sundown towns' linked to lingering racial bias * More than 150 years after the end of slavery and a generation after Civil Rights reforms, a new study finds that places designated as "sundown towns" in the past are more racist today. The study was led by UC Riverside psychology professor Jimmy Calanchini, who researches intergroup bias. A sundown town is a community that prohibited Black people from staying within its borders a more PR

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * AccuWeather(r) Brings the World's Most Trusted Weather Intelligence to Claude * New Connector Puts MinuteCast(r), RealFeel(r), Forecasts, Interactive Radar and Government Weather Alerts at Users' Fingertips Directly in Claude AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center - October 15th 2026 - AccuWeather(r), the most trusted source of weather forecasts and warnings with proven Sup more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Launches Nationwide Get-Out-the-Vote Election Bus Tour * ST. PAUL, Minn.--Today, leaders of the 1.875 million-member AFT will embark on a cross-country, multicity #AFTvotes election bus tour to get out the vote, protect the vote and highlight the crucial issues facing working families these midterms. With the nation wracked by anxiety over affordability, artificial intelligence and the fading of the American Dre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing regards sensitive consume more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Bureau of Consumer Protection Sues Western Pa. Businesses who Sold Houses They Did not Own to Unsuspecting Buyers * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against two western Pennsylvania men and several affiliated business entities regarding a rent-to-own scheme involving deceptive and unfair "purchases" and "sales" of homes. The defendants "purchased" the homes by agreeing to take over the more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Named to Fortune's AIQ 75 October 15, 2026 Ranking highlights how Aramark is responsibly leveraging AI to empower teams and deliver human-led hospitality - Aramark has been included on the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75, a list of the top 75 companies on the Fortune 500 for their use of artificial intelligence to generate measurable business impact. The ranking looks b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and priv more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new assistant director of residence life October 15, 2026 By Christina Billie MEDIA, Pa. -- Desire Forman joined Penn State Brandywine as the assistant director of residence life in September. Coming from Swarthmore College, Forman is looking forward to connecting with the students, faculty and staff on campus. Forman received two associate's degrees in psychology and education, a bachelor's degree in ps more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Briggs-sponsored bill to simplify transfer of property to loved ones passes House * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 15, 2026 | 9:50 AM HARRISBURG, Oct. 15 - Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Tim Briggs to give Pennsylvanians more flexibility in planning for the future of their property has passed the House and now heads to the Senate for further consideration. House Bill 2124 would allow property owners to name a l more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 15 October 2026 Chambers UK 2027 ranks more than 30 Reed Smith practices and over 60 lawyers Firm's UK Band 1 rankings span commodities, insurance and shipping - Chambers and Partners, in its 2027 Chambers UK annual guide, has ranked global law firm Reed Smith in more than 30 practice areas and conferred individual rankings on more than 60 Reed Smith lawyers. Reed Smith earned Band 1 practice rankings in five cat more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers UK 2027 Recognizes Morgan Lewis Across Practices, Individuals LONDON, October 15, 2026: Morgan Lewis has earned 10 practice rankings in the 2027 edition of Chambers UK, including a return to the rankings for Investment Funds: Private Equity and an improved ranking for Intellectual Property. The firm also earned 21 individual rankings, including five new recognitions for partners Carter Brod, Philip Cheveley, Paul Feldberg, There more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina * Weather pattern changes, pests and diseases threaten coffee and cacao crops while also straining the global food system. To help farmers adapt at home and abroad, Clemson University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa are uniting in a research initiative to identify stronger crop varieties and farming practices. The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Janelle Stelson's Debate Victory Over Scott Perry * DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement after Janelle Stelson won tonight's ABC27 debate against Scott Perry: "If you like watching WWE, then you must have loved watching Janelle Stelson destroy Scott Perry on the debate stage tonight. Janelle held Perry accountable for putting his extreme politics ahead of Central Pennsylvania and outlined  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Debate and Forensics Society excels at Duquesne Fall Invitational * The University of Lynchburg's Debate and Forensics Society competed in the Duquesne Fall Invitational, held at Duquesne University on Oct. 2-3. Seven team members traveled to Pittsburgh for the tournament, "our largest team for a road tournament in several years," said Dr. John Angelis, the team's advisor and coach. Lynchburg placed third of seven teams competing -- an improvement more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Chatham University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Lisa Lambert Inaugurated as Chatham's 21st President * Dr. Lisa Lambert was inaugurated today as Chatham University's 21st president during a ceremony in Campbell Memorial Chapel at Shadyside Campus. The ceremony included faculty and deans in academic regalia, music from the Chatham Choir and an organist, and a reception on the University quad for guests, among whom were faculty, staff, students, members of the Board of Trustees, elected officials, more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Honored with Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Andrea and Abraham Morris Impact Award * PHILADELPHIA, October 15, 2026--Duane Morris LLP has been selected to receive the Andrea and Abraham Morris Impact Award from Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), recognizing the firm's longstanding commitment to the organization and its mission of improving the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. Duane Morris  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineers at Penn State contribute to national $20M liver bioprinting project * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Nearly 25,000 people were on the U.S. liver transplant waiting list in 2020, but because recipients and donors must have compatible biological makeups to ensure the body accepts the donation, only about 38% of those waiting received an organ. Transplantation remains the only cure for many patients with end-stage liver disease, but this more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Installs Bird-Strike Mitigation Murals During Peak Migration Season * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Oct. 15, 2026 -- A new installation on the SUNY ESF campus is literally for the birds. New bird-strike mitigation panels combine research-based design, sustainability, and public art to make campus safer for birds, especially during peak migration season. As billions of birds migrate across North America, including thr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Examining Foucault's impact, 100 years after his birth * Even for someone who wrote a book about Michel Foucault, serves as editor in chief of the journal Foucault Studies, and has "Foucault" 324 times on his CV, philosopher Daniele Lorenzini of the School of Arts & Sciences is having a particularly Foucauldian year. He edited the recently published "The Foucauldian Mind," the first anthology that accounts for publications since the Frenc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fortune and Great Place to Work Name Dechert One of the 2026 Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services * Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work have honored Dechert LLP as one of the 2026 Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services. This is Dechert's sixth time being named to this prestigious list. "We are so grateful for the dedicated people at Dechert. Their commitment to excellence is reflecte more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger Health Plan announces Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 Oct. 15, 2026 Medicare beneficiaries encouraged to review coverage options and select a plan that fits their needs by Dec. 7 - DANVILLE, Pa. - As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) kicks off, Geisinger Health Plan encourages those age 65 and older to review their current coverage and explore options to be sure they have the coverage that best meets their healthcare and pres more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Mark Taylor Presents Love, AI, and Speaking for Yourself October 14, 2026 Mark Taylor, PhD, assistant professor of business ethics at Calvin University, will present "Love, AI, and Speaking for Yourself" at Geneva College on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in Skye Lounge within the Student Center as part of the 2026-27 Geneva Visiting Artist & Lecture Series (GVALS). Taylor holds a BA in philosophy from Taylor University (2015), an MA in philosophy from  more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Matthew DeGraaf: Leading Through Service Luke MacKenzie October 15, 2026 From the volleyball court to Upper Room worship, from hosting "Orange Juice Nights" in his apartment to participation in worship nights held by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Matthew DeGraaf '27 exemplifies leadership at Geneva. As a senior secondary math education major on the fast track through college, he has invested heavily in the campus community, striving to prepare hi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Genome detectives: Students sequence the genome of a harmful plant pathogen * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Graduate students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences contributed to the first complete genome sequence of a harmful plant pathogen from an ornamental Prunushost through an active-learning activity in a plant disease diagnosis course. The pathogen -- Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni -- is a bacterium that causes disease on  more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Abigail Disney explores storytelling and structural change at 20th anniversary Gondwe Lecture Oct 14, 2026 Filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney engaged Gettysburg College students in conversations about storytelling, economic inequality, moral courage, and social change during a two-day visit culminating in the 20th anniversary of the Derrick K. Gondwe Memorial Lecture on Social and Economic Justice. By Corey Jewart For filmmaker, philanthropi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Discusses AI Policy at the University of Pennsylvania Joins Penn Leaders, Faculty, and Students to Discuss AI Safety, Innovation, and the Future of Education Oct 15, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Today, Monday, October 12, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI, visited the University of Pennsylvania to discuss federal AI policy and his work leading the commission. He met with UPenn  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces Nominations for New Jersey's Superior and Tax Courts * TRENTON - Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill announced her nominations of three Superior Court candidates and one Tax Court candidate to serve on New Jersey courts: John E. Lanza, Superior Court - Hunterdon County, Joseph Paravecchia, Superior Court - Mercer County, Nikki Davis Hladick, Superior Court - Mercer County, and William J. Maslo, Tax Court. Togeth more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee advances bills to protect privacy, improve public safety * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 15, 2026 | 10:19 AM Judiciary Committee advances bills to protect privacy, improve public safety HARRISBURG, Oct. 15 - House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs today announced the committee recently approved four bills during two meetings, advancing legislation addressing drivers' privacy, missing-per more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Earns Recognition in 2027 Best Law Firms(TM) - France Rankings 15 October 2026 Global law firm K&L Gates has achieved three first-tier rankings and secured nine rankings overall in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms(TM) - France. The practices in which the firm's Paris office received first-tier rankings are: * Arbitration and Mediation * International Arbitration * Real Estate Law The Best Law Firms(TM) - France rankings are more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Practices, Lawyers Recognised in Chambers UK 2027 Guide 15 October 2026 Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and its lawyers across the United Kingdom as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2027 edition of its Chambers UK guide. This includes six practice rankings for the firm and 17 lawyer recognitions in 20 categories. Published annually, the guide recognises the top lawyers and law firms with rankings based  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle University announces new Sports Communication degree program October 15, 2026 The new program will prepare students for rapidly evolving careers across the various sectors of sports media headquarters in the country's fifth largest sports media market. La Salle University is launching a new degree program in Sports Communication which will prepare students for the dynamic and evolving work of sports media. The program, beginning in fall  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Light-activated opioid painkiller may work without dangerous side effects * Opioid painkillers are some of the strongest analgesic medicines, but they are also the riskiest owing to a range of side effects, including addiction. An experimental opioid painkiller designed to be reversibly switched on and off with different light frequencies, keeping its action local and out of the brain, may eliminate the dangerous side effects of current opioids, according to a more PR

RENO, Nevada, Oct. 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Luisa Lucero brings a people-first approach to School of Public Health operations * Luisa M. Lucero, Ph.D., has built a career around helping organizations and the people within them succeed. Whether leading complex operations for a national health insurance company or strengthening organizational processes, she finds satisfaction in creating systems that help people work more effectively. "To me, a well-functioning organization starts with culture," Lucero  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Massachusetts Governor Healey Declares an 'Energy Emergency' As Election Day Nears * Massachusetts Governor Healey has declared an "energy emergency" because of high power and heating costs across the state, driven largely by state policies. She has also asked the Trump administration to expedite approval for a natural gas pipeline expansion project, Project RARE, estimated to save consumers $40 million annually with an in-ser more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Builds on AI Leadership with Council Focused on Client Value October 15, 2026: Morgan Lewis has named an AI Leadership Council to position the firm at the forefront of the strategic, proactive, and responsible use of AI, in its practice and client service. Appointed by Firm Chair David McManus, the Council has a dual mission to accelerate the thoughtful adoption of AI within the firm and to integrate the firm's market-leadin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * 10/14/2026 Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to withdraw a harmful proposa more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * New future teachers $22,000 scholarship created at Saint Francis University * Saint Francis University Introduces New $22,000 Scholarship to Support Future Teachers As schools across Pennsylvania and the nation face a growing need for qualified teachers, Saint Francis University is deepening its commitment to preparing the next generation of educators by establishing the Saint Francis Future Teachers Scholarship. The new scholarship reflects the Un more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NEW Naturalized Voter Poll: Committed but Cost-Conscious and Feeling Less Secure in Their Citizenship Status * ***Interviews available with data experts and naturalized, eligible voters from California, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin*** WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A new poll, commissioned by the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) and conducted by the U.S. Immigration more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * New USAC chair aims to advance staff voices, proactively engage in decision-making * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Paul Smith, education program coordinator in the College of Education, began his new role as chair of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) for the 2026-27 year this past July, leading the body that represents the voices of Penn State's non-union staff across the University. As he settles into the posit more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. October 15, 2026 Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here! (https://news.columbia.edu/content/enews-subscribe-and-archive#/cu_mailchimp_embed-5753)) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and stud more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University Names Dr. Andres Pinto as its Dean of College of Dental Medicine October 15, 2026 Dr. Andres Pinto, vice-chair for clinical operations at the MetroHealth System Department of Dental Medicine and associate dean of graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been named dean of the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Dr. Pinto, D.D.S., D.M.D, M.P.H., M.S more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems * Renewed NSF AI Institute will expand research from learning-enabled optimization to intelligent systems that can learn, reason and operate in the physical world Key Takeaways * NSF awarded $15 million over five years to continue UC San Diego's leadership of TILOS, supporting its second phase through 2031. * TILOS is expanding from l more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * One-step rapid syphilis test detects infection earlier, researchers report * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penicillin has cured syphilis cases since 1943, but symptoms for the sexually transmitted infection, known as "the great imitator," mimic many other diseases and can come and go without treatment while the infection keeps causing harm. If it remains undetected, it can spread to partners and to babies during pregnancy, causing lifelong eff more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Pennsylvania Voters of On-Demand Mail Ballot Voting Option for Midterm Election For more information about this voting option, visit vote.pa.gov. October 14, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt discussed on-demand mail ballot voting today at his sixth weekly virtual media briefing before the Nov. 3 election. "Pennsylvania voters have the option of going in perso more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing October 15, 2026 POTTSTOWN -- Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. "As chair of the Senate  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Military Appreciation Week 2026 events kick off Nov. 7 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State will recognize military service members, veterans and their families with a series of events during the University's 15th annual Military Appreciation Week, held Nov. 7-14 across University Park and the State College community. This year's celebration will honor the service and sacrifice of the nation's military community while commemo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State's College of Ag Sciences launches Regenerative Agriculture Center * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As farmers, researchers and agricultural organizations look for ways to build healthier soils, protect natural resources and strengthen the long-term viability of farms, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is bringing stakeholders together around a new initiative designed to turn regenerative agriculture research into practica more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Survey: Allegheny County Paid Leave Mandate Will Raise Prices, Cut Jobs, and Drive Businesses Away New survey of nearly 400 Allegheny County businesses finds 83% expect a negative financial impact, while majorities anticipate higher costs, reduced hiring, and damage to the county's business climate. - PITTSBURGH - Allegheny County's proposed paid parental leave mandate would discourage n more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Perspectives on Leading Through Change: The CEO as Chief Reinvention Officer * An interview with Raj Gupta, Former Chair and CEO, Rohm and Haas and Founder, Gupta Governance Institute Raj Gupta is a globally respected business leader whose career spans operational leadership, corporate governance, and long-term institution building. He spent nearly four decades at Rohm and Haas, ultimately serving as Chairman, President, and  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences issued the following news: * * * Pitt Leadership Celebrates New SHRS Fifth and Halket Building 10/15/2026 The University of Pittsburgh celebrated the formal opening of Fifth and Halket, a new state-of-the-art building in Oakland that serves as home to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) and to the School of Medicine's Departments of Cell Biology and of Computational and Systems Biology. A New Era for SHRS The  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health students, faculty see One Health in action at Garfield Community Farm October 15, 2026 At Garfield Community Farm, nearly three acres of once-abandoned land now grow fresh produce for neighborhood residents, provide habitat for plants and wildlife and offer community members a place to grow their own food. Pitt Public Health students Raghad Asiri, an environmental and occupational health student; Xiy more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Rare Russian trotter gets relief through a pioneering Penn Vet surgery * The Orlov Trotter is a rare breed of horse that originated in Russia, and Judith Robinson, a former USAID worker once based in Russia, is determined to preserve this special breed in the U.S. When her bay filly, Gallant Kitten, developed an ectopic ureter, she called New Bolton Center and was directed to Eric J. Parente, a professor of surgery at Penn's School of Vete more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Record ROTC Classes Prepare More UT Students for Military Leadership * The U.S. Army, Air Force and Space Force are surpassing their recruiting goals, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is preparing a record number of cadets to lead their ranks. This fall 80 first-year students entered Army ROTC and 82 entered Air Force ROTC, setting records for both programs and bringing UT's total number of cadets to more than 400. The growth reflects th more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release: * * * Redwire Secures Additional Orders to Deliver Stalker UAS to U.S. National Guard for the Army's Next-Generation Drone Operators * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 15, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it will deliver Redwire's Stalker Uncrewed Aircraft Syste more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 14 October 2026 Reed Smith represents Pophouse in acquisition of 50% stake in Sia's publishing and master music rights Global law firm Reed Smith represented Pophouse Entertainment, a global entertainment and music investment firm, in its acquisition of a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of Australian singer-songwriter Sia. A nine-time Grammy nominee with billions of streams worldwide, Sia is kno more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates $850,000 in Federal Funding for New West Mifflin Community Recreation and Wellness Center * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 15, 2026 -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined West Mifflin Borough officials and community leaders for a ceremonial groundbreaking and check presentation celebrating $850,000 in federal funding she secured for the planned West Mifflin Community Recreation and Wellness Center. The fun more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Professor Receives American Dental Association's Clinical Research Award By Kardelen Koldas October 15, 2026 The Norton M. Ross Award recognizes Daniel Fine for 30 years of studying bacteria found in the oral cavity, including their links to systemic illness - Daniel Fine, chair of the Oral Biology Department at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded the American Dental Association's (ADA) Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following letter with co-signers to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 6, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin, We write regarding your reported role in President Trump's decision to grant Troy Lake a full presidential pardon.1 Public reports of high-profile individuals--inc more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 15 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 24 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: * Kelly Bargo, academic program coordinator in Eberly College of Science, whose nominator wrote: "Kelly's dedication and commit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Encourages Eligible Older Pennsylvanians, People with Disabilities to Apply for Up to $1,000 Rebates on Property Taxes or Rent by December 31 Deadline Governor Josh Shapiro expanded the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program during his first year in office -- delivering the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades and his Administration has sent out more than $1.1 billion in rebates to Pennsyl more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Kicks-Off First Annual College, University Flu Challenge Encouraging Pennsylvanians to Get Updated Flu and COVID Shots for Protection During Respiratory Virus Season More than a quarter-million Pennsylvania college students are competing in state's first-ever flu challenge to prevent serious viral infection this year. Getting updated annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines can protect Pennsylvanians from serious illnes more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus named prestigious poetry fellow October 14, 2026 Susquehanna University alumnus Noel Munguia-Moreno '24, poet and educator, was recently named a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellow by Poetry Foundation. He was selected as one of five poets between the ages of 21 to 31. "The fellowship offers something incredibly precious for writers, which is the opportunity to create time," Munguia-Moreno said. "I join a long history of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple charts next steps for student success with NISS * An independent assessment identifies opportunities to strengthen the first-year experience, academic advising, data-informed support and financial wellness. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg On Monday, Oct. 5, Tim Renick, executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University, stood before a crowd of more than 100 Temple University faculty, staff and admi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Launches Temple Health Community Network to Strengthen Community-Based Care Across Greater Philadelphia * Temple Health today announced the launch of Temple Health Community Network, a unified physician practice organization that will bring together Temple Physicians Inc. (TPI) more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 15 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Manoa, Clemson University, to lead federal program to boost U.S., global coffee, cacao production Oct 15, 2026 The University of Hawaii at Manoa has been awarded an agreement of up to five years, with an initial obligation of $8 million for the first year, from the U.S. Department of State to host and lead a new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao (CCIL). Clemson University in South Carolina will co-direct the effort.  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Oct. 15, 2026 Every Halloween fear has a shape: the ghost, the monster, the shadow on the stairs. The newest one lives on your phone and writes back. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, seven U of A faculty members will spend an evening asking why artificial intelligence, which now writes, draws, composes and carries on a conversation, scares so many people. "Fear tells you something," said Nadia Issa, teaching assistant professor of graphic design at the Sc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * New USDA-RFAP Funded Calf and Heifer Facilities at Penn Vet's Marshak Dairy to Advance Dairy Health and Productivity October 15, 2026 By: Martin J. Hackett Dipti Pitta, MVSc, PhD, the Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professor of Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has received a $1.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Ins more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * A new state-of-the-art Pitt health sciences building is officially open October 15, 2026 The University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday celebrated the formal opening of Fifth and Halket, a new state-of-the-art building in the Oakland neighborhood that serves as home to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) and to the School of Medicine's Departments of Cell Biology and Computational and Systems Biology. The building marks a new  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * University's IMA Student Chapter Joins Elite Group of Nine 'Gold' Winners Nationwide The Institute of Management Accountants recognized The University of Scranton's student chapter with prestigious Gold Status honors. The University of Scranton's Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter was recognized with Gold Status for the 2025-26 academic year, placing it among just nine student chapters across the nation to receive the distin more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Emory Law Professor to Present Judaic Studies Lecture Professor Broyde is a distinguished educator, scholar and author. He will present to the University community on Thursday, Nov. 5. - Michael J. Broyde, Esq., a nationally recognized scholar of Jewish law and ethics and a professor at the Emory University School of Law, will be the featured speaker at The University of Scranton's upcoming Judaic Studies Lecture. Professor Broyde's lecture will more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova Nursing Researcher Secures Major NIH Grant to Study Caregiver-Patient Relationship in Lung Transplant Recipients * VILLANOVA, Pa. (October 15, 2026) -- Brittany Koons, PhD, RN, assistant professor of Nursing in Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, has received a five-year, $3,579,843 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova University Concludes Historic Rome Conference With Global Commitment to Integral Ecology * President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, addresses delegates at closing dinner following milestone award ceremony and the signing of a landmark agreement with the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education. ROME, Italy (Oct. 15, 2026) -- Villanova University officially concluded its 2026 International Sustainability Conference in Rome today, wra more PR

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * October 15, 2026 WCU's Action Plan Takes Shape at President Bernotsky's Fall Address One year after introducing a 3-D approach to strategic planning, the president shared the initiatives moving forward and the next steps for the campus community. - When West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky delivered her Fall Address on October 15, she had a simple way to measure how far the University has come in 12 months. "A year ago we wer more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * College Inducts Inaugural Members into Business Wall of Fame Oct 15, 2026 Wilmington College unveiled its digital Business Wall of Fame after inducting the initial six members on Oct. 15. All are WC alumni; they include Cody Arnett, Class of 2011, Timothy A. Buren '83, Renee LaPine '95, William Shoecraft '79, Robert Touchton '65 and Julie Prince Weber '99. "These individuals have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, and they've brought honor to more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania Earns Top Marks in Latest U.S. News & World Report and TIME Rankings * Between steady enrollment growth, new campus upgrades, and a big push for hands-on learning, York College of Pennsylvania has a lot to celebrate, and national ranking lists are taking notice. The college recently earned spots on the newest 2026-2027 best colleges lists from both U.S. News & World Report and TIME Magazine. In the newly released U.S.  more PR