PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * $12 million expands Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program * A $12 million commitment from The Howley Foundation will expand educational opportunities for Philadelphia high school students while strengthening the region's nursing workforce. The investment builds on the success of the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), an innovative pipeline program that  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * $12M commitment from The Howley Foundation expands Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at Penn Medicine * A $12 million commitment from the Howley Foundation will expand educational opportunities for Philadelphia high school students while strengthening the region's nursing workforce. The investment builds on the success of the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), an innovative pipe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * 'Keeping the Lights On' in PA: In response to dire PUC warning, House Democrats share policy to prevent grid failures * HARRISBURG, Oct 19 - In early September, the PUC released a dire report warning about Pennsylvania's energy future: because of the skyrocketing demand brought on by AI data centers, blackouts and other grid failures could be six times worse than PJM's planning standard by 2030. House Democrats and the House Energ more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * A Costly Climb for California Schools and Parks: Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Merger of Outdoor Playground Manufacturers PlayPower and Burke * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of PlayPower, Inc. (PlayPower) and BCI Burke Company, LLC (Burke). PlayPower and Burke, bo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Takes Action to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Central and Western Pa. Following Companies Merger * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday announced an action that will protect the public and promote competitive markets, in response to a proposed merger between two of the largest asphalt companies in the Northeast -- including in Pennsylvania and New York. In response to Colas, Inc.'s pr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Team Acts to Prevent Sale of Playground Manufacturer that Would Increase Costs for Taxpayer-Funded School and Park Projects * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states opposing a proposed acquisition involving two major playground equipment manufacturers that would harm the public by raising prices and limiting  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation Charges NW Pa. Pharmacy Tech with Diverting Nearly 90,000 Oxy, Hydrocodone Pills * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a northwestern Pennsylvania pharmacy technician for diverting nearly 90,000 prescription pills from her place of employment. Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, is charged with several felony counts of obtaining a controlled substance by misre more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI and the Economy Initiative to host fall workshop * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's AI and the Economy Initiative brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers from across the United States to exchange knowledge about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy and society. The initiative will host its fall workshop Oct. 27-28 at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College. Activit more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * AMT Toolbox Scholarship Awardee Mariska Mack * Mariska Mack doesn't mind getting her hands dirty. In fact, she prefers it. From fixing cars in high school to fixing airplanes at SFU, she is certain that a hands-on technical career is her calling. A first-year student in the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program, Mariska is utilizing her skills, expanding her knowledge, and gaining the confidence she needs to make her way in a fie more PR

CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple announces new American Manufacturing Program partners for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro * From U.S. titanium to advanced camera technology, American suppliers are producing key components in the latest iPhone lineup CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Tiger Hospitality at Towson University Uses Ghost Kitchen to Support Late Night Convenience October 20, 2026 According to Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's StudentLounge insights, today's college students seek connection, convenience, and variety in campus dining programs. To meet that demand, at Towson University, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's Tiger Hospitality has i more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC File Complaint to Block Merger of Commercial Playground Equipment Companies PlayPower, Burke October 19, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Mayes, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today filed a lawsuit to block PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke), which are two of the largest makers of commercial outdoor playground equipment. Attorney Gene more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses AI and Asia's economic future * CARLISLE, PA--Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, appeared on South Korea's "Morning Wave in Busan" on October 20, 2026, to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could transform Asian economies amid aging populations and shrinking workforces. In the live interview on Busan more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to keynote IFRRO World Congress Legal Issues Forum * CARLISLE, PA--Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, will deliver the keynote address at the Legal Issues Forum during the 2026 World Congress of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) in Bogota, Colombia, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry * Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized a dozen trucking leaders for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation. "I am especially proud to recognize this year's honorees because I have had the privilege of serving alongside many of them throughout my career," said C more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Protects Access to Affordable Road Repair Services in Western and Central New York * AG James Protects Competition Amid Merger of Asphalt Companies That Counties and Towns Rely on for Road Repairs NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today ensured that towns and counties in Western and Central New York will continue to have fair options for critical road repair services. An investigation by the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC FILE COMPLAINT TO BLOCK MERGER OF COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT COMPANIES PLAYPOWER, BURKE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today filed a lawsuit to block PowerPlay's acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke), which are two of the largest makers of commercial outdoor playground equipment. Raoul and the coal more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning Architecture and Interior Design students explore how spaces shape people and places * Most people think of architecture in fairly basic terms. Where do the doors go? How big is the bedroom? How does the kitchen connect to the living room? But the decisions behind a building involve far more than floor plans and blueprints. Successful architects and designers also consider how buildings connect to the social and cultural environments of the communities more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Best Lawyers Names Morgan Lewis Among the Best Law Firms in France PARIS, October 20, 2026: Morgan Lewis has earned 25 national and regional practice rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms - France, including a national Tier One ranking in Banking and Finance. This year's edition recognizes the firm in areas including corporate, capital markets, litigation, and structured finance. The publication identifies leading law firms acr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Algorithm: AI Risk, Regulation and (Re)invention * AI has rapidly evolved from a technical issue to a board-level governance priority that is fundamentally reshaping enterprise risk oversight and leaving boards facing a central tension: While AI-driven innovation is potentially transformative, it can also introduce novel vulnerability and expose existing weaknesses. Meta Director of Public Policy, Molly Montgomery, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill to prohibit excessively loud ads on streaming services passes PA House * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 20, 2026 | 1:44 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 20 - On Monday, the PA House passed H.B. 2790, a bill to prohibit excessively loud ads on streaming services, with overwhelming bipartisan support, 189-14. "This bill is simple: what you set is what you should get," said co-sponsor state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Brian P. Kerwin Selected as a 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmaker in America * CHICAGO, October 19, 2026--Duane Morris partner Brian Kerwin was selected to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America guide. This is Kerwin's fourth inclusion in the list. The seventh edition of the guide recognizes attorneys working in M&A and private equity, capital markets and finance, governance and shareholder activ more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Building social and emotional skills in preschool improved life for young adults * Young adults who had participated in REDI reported lower levels of depressive symptoms, loneliness and conduct problems -- a measure of antisocial behavior -- than their peers in regular Head Start. They also reported higher levels of empathy, emotional support, healthy days and life satisfaction. No differences were detected on the other four attributes:  more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 19 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrate a Decade of Imagining America at UC Davis at National Gathering This Weekend * As Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life, or IA, enters its final year at UC Davis, the campus will host IA's 2026 National Gathering this weekend. Organized in partnership with UC Davis and a regional Steering Committee, the gathering will bring together more than 400 public scholars, artists, organizers and students from the region more PR

SUMMERDALE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Central Penn College posted the following news: * * * Central Penn College Women's Volleyball Heads to ESAC Championship in First Season Back * After years away from competition, the Lady Knights are back on the court, building a program and playing for a conference championship. Talk about making a comeback! After a lengthy break from competition, Central Penn College women's volleyball returned to the court this fall with a fresh roster, a new beginning and a lot to prove. Now, just two months into  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * CIA Selects Service Dog from MU * At Millersville University, students can support service dog awareness through Paws on Deck, a campus club that, in partnership with Susquehanna Service Dogs, raises awareness of service dogs and how they help others with disabilities. Students can also raise a service dog for SSD, which may be placed as a service, hearing or facility dog for children and adults with disabilities. These dogs could also be selecte more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "felon-in-possession" prohibition - violates the Second Amendme more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * College of Education names Olivia Kulp as fall 2026 student marshal * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State College of Education has named Olivia Kulp, an early childhood and elementary education major from Canton, Pennsylvania, as its student marshal for the fall 2026 commencement ceremony. Kulp, the daughter of Andrea and Shawn Kulp, graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, having spent six semesters on  more PR

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Secures $80+ Million Damages Award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in Contract Dispute Washington, DC October 20, 2026 Cooley secured a significant damages award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in a commercial litigation matter against VGXI/GeneOne in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Following a September 9, 2026, ruling against the defendants on their counterclaims, the court awarded Inovio $61,750,789 in compensatory da more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * DeSales Men's Basketball to Play at Historic Palestra Against Penn * The DeSales University men's basketball team will play on one of college basketball's most iconic stages when the Bulldogs face the University of Pennsylvania on Nov. 16 at the Palestra in Philadelphia. The game is part of the venue's yearlong Palestra 100 celebration, which marks the arena's 100th anniversary. Known as the "Cathedral of College Basketball," the Palestra opened in  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Director of Financial Aid Susan Bogart presenting at LexCon '26 * She has spearheaded the 'Financial Aid 101' workshop annually since 2014 UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-- Director of Financial Aid Susan Bogart will co-present "Financial Aid 101" for new financial aid professionals and other law school staff who work adjacently to financial aid (such as admissions) at LexCon '26, the premier financial capability and student succes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Announces Infrastructure Improvement Funding for James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center * Altoona, PA - Today, Congressman Joyce issued the following statement announcing more than $375,000 will go toward facility improvement requests for the James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center. "The James E. Van Zandt Medical Center has been treating the heroes of our nation for more than seventy years," said Congressman John Joy more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Eastern Pa. Man Charged with Indecent Assault, Possession of CSAM; Posed as Child Online to Solicit Money for Lewd Images * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Northampton man for indecent assault and possession of numerous videos and photos depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to an investigation by the Office of Attorney General's Child Predator Section, 21-year-old Patr more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ecological cold case: Solving decades-old mystery of disappearing frogs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In the 1970s, researchers began to observe drastic amphibian declines in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a global hotspot of frog biodiversity. For decades, these disappearances remained a mystery. Now, new research from scientists at Penn State and the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's (NZCBI) Center for Conservation more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Effort to enact 'Marnie's Law' launches in General Assembly * Named for actor Marnie Schulenburg, H.B. 2850 would require education about deadly breast cancer Southeast Delegation October 19, 2026 | 3:40 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 -- A new effort was launched in Pennsylvania today to enact "Marnie's Law," which would require healthcare providers to be educated on the deadly cancer that killed Emmy-nominated actor Marnie Schulenburg.  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new study * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Employees with autism may expend considerable time and effort modifying their behavior to meet workplace expectations, from rehearsing conversations and monitoring facial expressions to concealing sensory discomfort, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disord more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Employees with autism report hidden labor of workplace camouflaging in new study * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Employees with autism may expend considerable time and effort modifying their behavior to meet workplace expectations, from rehearsing conversations and monitoring facial expressions to concealing sensory discomfort, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher. Published in the Journal of Autism and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Fiedler celebrates House passage of utility rate transparency bill * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 20, 2026 | 4:51 PM HARRISBURG, Oct 20 - Today, H.B. 2584, a bill to create a user-friendly public utility rate case record, passed the PA House with unanimous support. State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., introduced the bill as a companion to a Senate bill (S.B. 1254), sponsored by state Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Craw more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Fiedler, advocates applaud passage of biggest renewable energy investment in Pennsylvania history * Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Steve Samuelson October 19, 2026 | 5:22 PM HARRISBURG, Oct 19 - Today, the House passed H.B. 1667, which would reform the existing Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy, known as EDGE, tax credit and create a new electric usage fee on data centers. Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Announces Additional $1.25 Million for United Way's HELP Center, Building on $4.15 Million Commitment to Bucks County Families * Levittown, PA - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for Pennsylvania's First District, securing an additional $1.25 million in federal Community Project Funding for United Way of Bucks County's new permanent headquarters and HELP Center in Levittown, bringing the tot more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Thiel College posted the following news release: * * * From chemistry graduate to maple syrup entrepreneur, Thiel alumnus earns Haller award * GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Thiel College graduate and sixth-generation maple farmer Nate Bissell '02, owner of Bissell Maple Farm in Jefferson, Ohio, will receive the College's Haller Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Bissell will be honored during the Entrepreneur of the Year Award Dinner and Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Ho more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Green bill to make parking fees transparent headed to governor's desk * PA Senate approves bill 49-1; would protect renters from unexpected costs Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 20, 2026 | 5:01 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 20 - A bill sponsored by state Rep. Roni Green, D-Phila., that would require transparency of residential parking fees for tenants has been approved by the Pennsylvania state Senate and is headed to Gov. Jos more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Harrisburg professor elected American Psychological Association fellow * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Gina Brelsford, professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education at Penn State Harrisburg, has been elected a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 36 Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, effective in January. APA fellow status is awarded based on evidence of out more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Twenty-one students from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) recently traveled to Dallas to participate in THRIVE 2026. The leadership and professional development conference was hosted by BLK Men in Tech (BMiT), a national organization dedicated to advancing equity, access and opportunity more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has opened preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe from Georgia and India, with a preliminary injury determination due by Nov. 30, 2026. The investigations will examine whether the imports materially injure or threaten material injury to a U.S. industry, or impede the establishment of a domestic industry. The allegations cover pipe from Georgia and India allegedly sold in the  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presenting Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen November 9 * National constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen will be at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on November 9 as the IUP Center for Civic Dialogue's Inaugural Distinguished Speaker. Rosen's public lecture and discussion, "Can We Still Talk? The Constitution, Disagreement, and Our Shared Future, An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen" is free and open to the commu more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23 * The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all. This fall, IUP welcomed 348 international students from 62 countries, including 74 students enrolled in the American Langu more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Receives $338,682 to Continue Loan Forgiveness Program for Nursing Program Students * Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $338,682 from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to continue the Nurse Faculty Loan Program grant. This program provides loan forgiveness (up to 85 percent of loans borrowed through the program) for students in the master's and doctoral nursing programs who commit to serving as a nu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Van Hook elected president of Population Association of America * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Demography Jennifer Van Hook has been elected president of the Population Association of America (PAA). Van Hook will serve as president-elect in 2027, president in 2028 and past president in 2029 of the 96-year-old professional organization, which is dedicated to promoting and supporting more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Jignesh Patel Tapped To Lead CMU Miami as Founding Dean, Vice President * Carnegie Mellon University has named an innovative educator, trailblazing researcher and savvy entrepreneur to help lead its new campus. Jignesh Patel will serve as the founding dean and vice president of CMU Miami, a new campus announced on Sept. 30 by CMU President Farnam Jahanian and made possible thanks to a transformative philanthropic investment by Citadel founder a more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Jud Mathews co-presents project at Max Planck Institute in Germany * He and co-author Bettina Schondorf-Haubold presented 'There is No Word for Deference in German' UNIVERSITY PARK, PA--Professor Jud Mathews co-presented a work in progress at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany, on October 6. Together with co-author Bettina Schondorf-Haubold, professor of pub more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Keeping jumping genes in place: New role for protein complex discovered * UNIVERSTIY PARK, Pa. -- As much as half of the human genome is composed of so-called "jumping genes." These DNA sequences can make copies of themselves that are inserted back into the genome at another location, playing a significant functional role in creating the diversity that drives evolution and in regulating how other genes are turned on or off. However, thei more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Khan's bipartisan legislation to protect nurses and healthcare workers passes General Assembly * Bill would protect surgical teams and patients from potentially harmful smoke in operating rooms Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 20, 2026 | 4:46 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 20 -- State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., a nurse practitioner and long-time advocate for healthcare workers, announced that his bipartisan legislation to protec more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * La Roche University Interior Architecture & Design Students Partner with Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry to Reimagine Spaces * PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2026 - Students in La Roche University's Interior Architecture & Design program recently partnered with Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry to develop design concepts for the nonprofit's new facility near the University. Anchorpoint relocated in April to a 15,000-square-foot building on Vincentian's ca more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * Marketing Department Recognized with Six Awards * Haverhill, MA (October 20, 2026) -- The Northern Essex Community College Marketing Communications department is proud to share that six projects from last year were honored with awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The professional society just wrapped up its District 1 regional conference in Buffalo, NY. There, NECC received six medallion awards, recog more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * More Buyers From More Markets: IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show Wraps in Orlando * More Buyers From More Markets: IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show Wraps in Orlando Join the Advocacy Action Network, IFPA's official grassroots advocacy campaign, which is your year-round opportunity to stand up for the produce and floral industry and make your voices heard where it matters most. Join Now Skip Nav more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires The Rapid Group Oct 20, 2026 New York -- Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of The Rapid Group (TRG), a leading provider of inspection, repair and maintenance services for rotating equipment across municipal, commercial and  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson applauds passage of Road Work Safety Zone legislation * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 20, 2026 | 5:21 PM Today, the Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation Committee, that will keep roadside workers and motorists safer while traveling through highway work zones. House Bill 2336 will require the Pennsylvania Transportation Department to edu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New case management solution provides coordinated support for students, families * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has reached another significant milestone in its ongoing transformation of student services with the successful launch of a new Salesforce-powered case management solution supporting the Office of the University Bursar and the Enrollment Services Center (ESC). Each year, the Enrollment Services Center receives more than  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting AANHPI Voters in PA-01 * Today, the DCCC is launching a new digital ad as part of a six-figure Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign targeting AANHPI voters in PA-01 who have been impacted by Republicans' price-hiking agenda. "Changed" highlights how Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has made life worse for Pennsylvania families while he has gotten richer after a decade in Washington. He cast the d more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * O'Mara bill to regulate Flock cameras passes House * Legislation protects privacy with specific guardrails for government use of ALPRs Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 19, 2026 | 4:23 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 -- On a bipartisan vote, the state House today approved a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, to protect drivers' privacy by regulating the use of automated license plate readers such as Flock more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Off-campus living: 10 tips to be a good neighbor * The North Philadelphia neighborhood surrounding Temple University boasts a rich tradition of pride and history. And now that you live here, too, show your new home the respect it deserves with these 10 tips for being a good neighbor. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg This article was originally published on Aug. 22, 2025. It has been updated to reflect new information. For many Temple students, North Phi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House Communications & Technology Committee hears testimony about frontier AI bills * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 19, 2026 | 5:45 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 - The PA House Communications & Technology Committee today held a hearing on two bills that would regulate safety practices for the most capable "frontier" AI models. Frontier AI refers to the newest, most capable generation of AI models--state-of-the-art syst more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House passes first-ever e-scooter regulations * Bipartisan legislation for safe and responsible use of e-scooters advances to Senate Rep. Emily Kinkead October 20, 2026 | 4:40 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 20 - Legislation that would establish the state's first legal framework for electric scooters passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today by a vote of 176-27, announced the bill's prime sponsor, state Rep. Emily Kinkead. H more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Voters the Mail Ballot Application Deadline Is One Week Away Pennsylvanians have until Oct. 27 to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election To date, more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians have applied for a mail ballot for the general election October 20, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today reminded registered Pennsylvania voters  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law October 20, 2026 HARRISBURG - The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. "The Beagle Bill will protect animals, respect Pennsylvania taxpayers and keep our  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 12-13 at University Park * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold its next public meetings Nov. 12-13 at the University Park campus. Committees will meet beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Nittany Lion Inn Boardroom. The public meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the same location. The meetings are open to the public and a more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law enters reciprocal virtual faculty scholarship exchange * Partnership with University of Technology Sydney offers an opportunity to share research CARLISLE, PA--Penn State Dickinson Law has entered a reciprocal virtual faculty scholarship exchange with the University of Technology Sydney that will allow faculty from each institution to present their research and receive feedback from scholars on  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to mark US Media Literacy Week with panels, community workshops * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State will celebrate the 12th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week Oct. 26-30 with journalist panels, workshops and campus events that are open to the public. The week kicks off Oct. 26 with three panels of professional and Penn State student journalists from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bellisario Media Center on the University Park campu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania House adopts Penn State 'One Millionth Degree Day' resolution * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a resolution commemorating Aug. 15, 2026, as "One Millionth Degree Day" in Pennsylvania, recognizing Penn State's historic contributions to the commonwealth as the University continues to celebrate conferring its one millionth degree this summer. Rep. Paul Takac, the resolution's prime s more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pielli's data center regulation bill passes state House * Legislation would prohibit data centers from obtaining public utility status Rep. Chris Pielli October 19, 2026 | 4:17 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 - State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced today that his legislation to prohibit data centers from obtaining public utility status has passed the state House by a bipartisan vote of 202-1. Pielli says that by obtaining public  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health's Lisa Bodnar elected to National Academy of Medicine October 19, 2026 Lisa M. Bodnar, PhD, MPH, RD, professor of epidemiology and associate dean for research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and medicine. Bodnar is among 100 members elected to NAM in 2026. NAM recognized Bodnar fo more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia featured at Penn Carey Law Fall APALSA-ALR Annual Conference * She spoke at 'Citizenship at a Crossroads: Membership, Borders, and Due Process' UNIVERSITY PARK, PA--Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participated in the panel "Citizenship at a Crossroads: Membership, Borders, and Due Process" at the Penn Carey Law Fall APALSA-ALR Annual Conference on October 17. Wadhia provided opening  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted by Philadelphia Inquirer * CARLISLE, PA--Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government Stanley Brand commented on a dispute between congressional candidates over access to grand jury documents. The article in the Philadelphia Inquirer is titled "Does Brian Fitzpatrick's challenger, Bob Harvie, have 'FBI files' to release? Pa. legal experts say it's unlikely." You can more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Do new platform features hurt hiring chances for competitive gig workers? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Whether they are driven by economic necessity or a desire for greater control over their careers, a growing number of workers are turning to online gig-work platforms to supplement their income with freelance projects like coding or website designing. These digital labor platforms sometimes introduce new systems aimed at helping worke more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What's innovative about canned food? * Q: What inspired you to write a book about canned food? Coupland: The idea has been simmering for a long time. When I interviewed for my faculty position at Penn State decades ago, part of the process included visiting a local canned food factory. I walked in as a young scientist and realized I was surrounded by people with tremendous expertise that was very different from my own. These were p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * READ IT: The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board Endorses Firefighter Bob Brooks for Congress * INQUIRER: "Brooks' work ethic and career as a firefighter demonstrates he will show up for the people in the Lehigh Valley" The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board today officially endorsed firefighter Bob Brooks as momentum builds behind his campaign to unseat vulnerable Republican Ryan Mackenzie and flip Pennsylvania's 7th Distri more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Research Computing Manager Jason Simms Helps Lead $24.5 Million Initiative to Advance AI-Driven Science * Jason Simms, research computing manager at the College, is helping lead a $24.5 million National Science Foundation-funded initiative aimed at advancing AI-driven scientific research. This past May, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison, Wis., a five-year grant to advance its project, Fabric f more PR

ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 20 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College Announces Reelection of Board of Trustees Officers * SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Rockland Community College (RCC) announces the reelection of its Board of Trustees officers for another two-year term, in accordance with the Board's bylaws. The elections took place during the Board's regular meeting on September 28, 2026, and a special meeting on October 16, 2026. The reelected officers are: Chair: L'Tanya M. Watkins, Esq. App more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Seven Penn faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine * Seven experts from the University of Pennsylvania have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation's highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Leaders in the fields of genetics, anesthesiology, veterinary medicine, and reproductive health are among the 100 new members elected by current NAM members. This year's new members include: Maris more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shippensburg University celebrates Homecoming and crowns Royalty winners * On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Shippensburg University welcomed students, alumni, and the community to celebrate this year's Homecoming festivities. The day included a town parade and a tailgate behind Seth Grove Stadium, where guests enjoyed games, face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth, an ice cream truck, a dunk tank and much more! Students and alumni more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Spartans Expand Reach: York College Extends SpartanServe 2026 to Three Days * York College of Pennsylvania is preparing for its annual service tradition, SpartanServe 2026, with an expanded schedule and broader reach across York County. This year's effort is expanding to three days for the first time ever, from October 23 through October 25. The extended timeline allows 140 York College volunteers to complete 20 projects in partnership with 15 loca more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Steele supports House passage of bill to ban cell phones in schools * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 19, 2026 | 5:51 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 -- A proposal championed by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, to restrict cellphone use in Pennsylvania schools passed the PA House today on a bipartisan vote, a key step in the process for enacting the legislation in time for the 2027-28 school year. Senate Bill 1014 would  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * Telling patient stories while maintaining trust * Penn Medicine clinicians, scholars, and a determined medical student are building something the field has needed for decades--the framework for writing about patients with care. Ashlan Willett put a piece of writing in their drawer that was never meant to be published. During research years at Brigham and Women's Hospital, before they enrolled as a medical stu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple grad takes his pop-up bakery to a permanent home in Fishtown * Saif Manna used to sell cookies from his off-campus apartment. Now he runs Manna Bakery in Fishtown, employing a staff of 20. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Walk into Manna Bakery in Fishtown and peer over the pastry counter, and you immediately see a dozen deliciously looking baked goods spread across, laying on a long piece of parchment paper and sitting close enough to smell befor more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple study uncovers how two proteins work together to help cancer cells repair DNA * The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, deepens understanding of a key mechanism that repairs DNA and helps cancer cells survive. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Imagine a cell is a piece of paper on a copy machine, and the words on the page are its DNA. Every time a cell divides, it must copy its DNA, b more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The King's ransom: What LeBron James could mean for Philly's economy * This summer, the basketball gods blessed Philadelphia with LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history. For a city that treats its sports heroes with near-religious devotion, his arrival offers a tantalizing inquiry: Could James help deliver an economic boon to the greater Philadelphia area? The prospect of a world-renowned superstar in South Philadelphia  more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Thiel College posted the following news release: * * * Thiel College celebrates National Transfer Student Week with admissions event * GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Nearly one in 10 Thiel College students began their college education elsewhere, underscoring the important role transfer students play in the campus community as the College celebrates National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23. Thiel welcomed 23 new transfer students this fall, a significant number for a small, private liberal arts college. Transfer e more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * This transfer student is carrying on a family legacy at Temple * Joshua Wingate transferred to Temple to complete a psychology degree with plans to graduate next semester. Photo by Betsy Manning Name: Joshua Wingate Major: Psychology School/college: College of Liberal Arts Year: Class of 2027 Hometown: West Philadelphia Previous institution: Community College of Philadelphia A West Philadelphia native, Joshua Wingate followed in the footsteps o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Service members, veterans and military families can request complimentary tickets to Penn State's 2026 Military Appreciation football game beginning at noon Oct. 21, as part of the University's annual celebration honoring the nation's military community. The Military Appreciation football game will take place Nov. 14, when Penn State will hos more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Tim Paul on the Community of Music--Meet Our Faculty * Tim Paul's love for music took root in the power of shared experiences, where collective sound creates a deep, lasting connection. From his early days pursuing that initial spark to his ongoing work as a performer and educator, he has dedicated himself to the art of making music alongside others. Today, as a faculty member in IUP's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance and as the dir more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Transferring into supply chain management * Maria Escobar transferred to Temple from Bucks County Community College as an Estee Lauder Scholar, giving her the internship experience of a lifetime. Photo by Betsy Manning Name: Maria Escobar Major: Supply chain management School/college: Fox School of Business Year: Class of 2028 Hometown: Philadelphia Previous institution: Bucks County Community College In her first semester at Bucks County Commu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Dairy Processing Invests $15 Billion In Manufacturing Across 23 States * More than 85 projects underscore dairy's position as a bright spot in American manufacturing WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2026--America's dairy processors are investing more than $15 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 23 states, with more than 85 projects planned or underway through 2030, according to a new analysis fr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Using AI, Reddit to identify potential side effects of unapproved new GLP-1 * Retatrutide, a next-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drug, is not yet approved for use. Nevertheless, online forums reveal that people are purchasing unapproved versions of the drug, which are not intended for human consumption, and sharing their experiences. Now, researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have used AI to take a closer look at t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Views of Science Help Explain Partisan Differences Over Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness * How Americans view science and scientists is strongly associated with whether they think vaccines are safe and effective -- and helps explain partisan differences in perceptions of some vaccines, according to a new study led by a team from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvan more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova Biology Researchers Awarded More than $2.3 Million from NIH to Study How Parasites Navigate Insect Hosts and Prepare for Transmission * VILLANOVA, Pa. (October 20, 2026) -- Megan Povelones, PhD, and Michael Povelones, PhD, both associate professors of Biology in Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, have been awarded a $2,319,953 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 research grant to investigate how certain p more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs * A bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including Attorney General Nick Brown, today filed a lawsuit to block the merger of two of the largest makers of playground equipment, alleging the deal would raise prices for schools, parks, churches, and local governments that build or maintain playgrounds. If more PR

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * October 19, 2026 WCU Is Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region's 50 Most Community-Minded Employers West Chester University has been named a 2026 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fifth consecutive year. - The honor comes from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled af more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration * Westminster College faculty members will share their research, creative works and scholarly insights during a daylong Faculty Scholarship Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by the annual Henderson Lecture at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of religion and philosophy. The Faculty Scholarship Celebration will feature concurrent presentation more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College invites students, community to explore College Woods during BioBlitz event * Westminster College's Clarence and Mary Ann Harms Center for the Environment will host a free BioBlitz Oct. 22-24, inviting students and community members to explore the College Woods, discover local biodiversity and help document the plants and animals that call the woods home. A BioBlitz is a community science event in which participants work togethe more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster offers early acceptance pathway to master's in public health * Westminster College students interested in careers in public health now have an accelerated pathway through the College's Early Acceptance Program (EAP) with Juniata College, enabling them to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree following completion of a Westminster bachelor's degree. Juniata's MPH program prepares graduates for careers in public health, epidemiology more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The West Virginia University Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony marks next step toward careers in laboratory medicine * MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The West Virginia University School of Medicine's Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics program hosted a white coat ceremony symbolizing students' rite of passage to becoming healthcare professionals. The October 2 event in the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown recognized more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Why did animals evolve necks? Study reveals it wasn't for turning their heads * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The first animals to venture out of the water and onto land wouldn't have been able to turn their heads and look around much, according to a new study on the evolution of necks. A model developed in collaboration with Penn State scientists using new fossil evidence and biomechanical studies in a modern fish suggests the earliest land  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Worker co-op legislation passes Senate, heads to governor's desk * HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 - Legislation (H.B. 135) introduced by state Rep. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate today (50-0) and will now head to the governor's desk to be signed into law. "This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation which will make it easier to start a worker cooperative," Krajewski said. "Co-ops allow workers to wholly  more PR