HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Adjusted curfew for youth EMS volunteers to become law * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 10:19 AM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed H.B. 2014, which would adjust the current curfew rules for minors volunteering with emergency services. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, allows minors to engage in training and firefighting activities until 10 p.m. any n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Releases State Elections Certification Toolkits to Equip Local Election Officials to Hold the Line on Election Integrity October 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a series of State Elections Certification Toolkits for local election officials in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Each toolki more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls * A new book, "Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Bridging Technology and Humanity," recognizes that AI is no longer a distant frontier for social work--algorithmic systems are shaping how and when care is delivered, chatbots are entering mental health services, and older adults are forming relationships with digital companions. Sara S. Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy & 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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Avendra International Expands Culinary Innovation Group to Serve International Clients and Brands Philadelphia, PA (October 21, 2026) -- Avendra International is expanding its Culinary Innovation Group to better serve clients and brands around the world. The expanded group brings together culinary expertise, procurement intelligence, consulting, and technology-enabled to more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Arcadia Magazine Fall 2026: Becoming Arcadia * As midnight approached, Beaver College students, many wearing pajamas and stifling yawns, gathered in the dining hall for a surprise announcement. As Nov. 20, 2000, dawned, the students cheered-- the culmination of a months-long, history-making process was here at last. In those early morning minutes, the undergraduates at the pajama party had learned the new name of their school: Arcadia University. Wearing  more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Arcadia Magazine Fall 2026: En Garde! Arcadia Fencing Prepares for Inaugural Season in 2027 * Adam Mack knows he has his work cut out for him as the first head coach of Arcadia men's and women's fencing teams in program history. Since being named to the role earlier this year, he's been busy traveling the country from New Jersey to Oregon to recruit student-athletes and build a roster. "My focus is looking for the right people," Mack explained. "In year  more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Arcadia Magazine Fall 2026: Uncovering a Century-old Connection * Amber Olah '28 says it was fate that brought her to the Alma Mater of her ancestors. When Amber Olah '28 chose to attend Arcadia University, it simply felt like the right place for her. Only after the Biology major from Monroe Township, N.J., enrolled did she learn that nearly a century earlier, her great-grandmother, Regina Larson Shultz, had graduated from Beaver College in 1929. "I app more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Religion, politics and the 2026 midterm elections * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The introduction of memes, artificial intelligence (AI) and the first American pope have transformed conversations around the relationship between church and state during the 2026 midterm elections, according to Gary Adler, associate professor of sociology at Penn State. Adler studies the ways culture works at the intersection of civil society, re more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy * Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots presented themselves as psychologists, therapists,  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build playgrounds for children. "Playgrounds give our k more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release: * * * Basic Capital and Carlyle Collaborate to Bring Private Markets Investing to 401(k) Plans Carlyle's private markets investment strategies will be available on Basic Capital's open-architecture platform through certain SEI products, expanding access to institutional-caliber investments for retirement savers - New York, NY, October 21, 2026 -- Basic Capital, the technology-driven retirement platform, and global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced a  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

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers from Google About Aggressive AI Push in Classrooms * "Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, and children are paying the price." [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today demanded answers from Alphabet Inc. and Google LLC CEO Sundar Pichai about the company's aggressive push of A.I. products to children in schools. In a letter  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Brandywine signs transfer agreement with Delaware County Community College * Marta Yera Cronin, president of Delaware County Community College, and Marilyn J. Wells, regional chancellor of Penn State Brandywine, Mont Alto and York, celebrated the articulation agreement that will allow DCCC students in six degree programs to transfer seamlessly to Penn State Brandywine.Credit: Christina Billie / Penn State. Creative Commons Expand MEDIA more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine signs transfer agreement with Delaware County Community College October 21, 2026 MEDIA, Pa. -- Penn State Brandywine and Delaware County Community College leaders have signed an articulation agreement that will allow qualified graduates of the community college to seamlessly transfer to Penn State. The transfer agreement provides a pathway for students who have successfully completed an associate degree program in more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Briggs announces Judiciary Committee advances warrant requirement, transit protections and court security review * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 1:41 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - State Rep. Tim Briggs, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that the committee has approved three measures aimed at protecting private property rights and improving safety for public transit workers, passengers and peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSida) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-PA Joins Interfaith Coalition of 126 Signatories Urging Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Reject Dangerous Bill Threatening Free Speech October 20, 2026 Three national rabbinic organizations join broad coalition calling for action against antisemitism without jeopardizing constitutional freedoms - The Philadelphia and Pittsburgh chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania) today said they joined an i more PR

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Delaware Valley University posted the following news: * * * Careers Are Built at Delaware Valley University * Each major at Delaware Valley University (DelVal) offers multiple career paths that students can pursue following graduation. DelVal is highlighting this versatility through 16 new career pathways designed to help prospective students and families explore the many professional opportunities available to students upon graduation. DelVal's dedication to career preparation is reflected in its 95% c more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * CATA to provide free gameday shuttle to service members during Nov. 14 game * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free gameday shuttle service for service members during Penn State's upcoming Military Appreciation Game. During the home football game against the University of Minnesota on Nov. 14, service members and veterans can ride CATA's gameday shuttle for free with military identific more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Introduces 4 New Online Graduate Certificates for Professionals * Carnegie Mellon University is introducing four online graduate certificates designed to help working professionals build graduate-level expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering and product management. New offerings from the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science include: * Foundations of Robotic Interaction, designed for engineers and techn more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Collaboration Benefits MU, Pennsylvania School Boards Association * Nearly 150 school board directors and school leaders are more prepared to address AI and school safety issues thanks to a partnership between Millersville University and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. After an introduction from Richard Frerichs '64, '69M, Millersville University Council of Trustees member and former president of PSBA, it did not take long for the tw more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 20, 2026 The Hidden Digital Blind Spots in Your Home Key Takeaways * Connected devices can create hidden cybersecurity risks: The average Xfinity customer has 36 connected devices on their home WiFi network, many of which operate quietly in the background and may be overlooked as potential security risks. * Home network security is paramount: While consumers often focus on protecting individual devices, network-level pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $3.6 Million in Federal Grants to Support 15 Western PA Fire Departments * CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that fifteen Western Pennsylvania fire departments are receiving a total of nearly $3.6 million in federal grant funding to support their public safety work. Many of these grant awards were successful following Congressman Deluzio's office's direct advocacy for this funding more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 22 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation Awards $2.1 Million in Grant Funding to Support 64 Community-Led Environmental Projects CLEAN Environment Awards have provided a combined $4.2 million for more than 100 nonprofit projects since 2024 - BALTIMORE, MD - OCT. 21, 2026 - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today announced it will provide $2.1 million in grant funding in support of 64 loca more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Thiel College posted the following news release: * * * Construction begins on Thiel's $10 million Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center * GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Heavy equipment began moving earth Wednesday at Thiel College as construction officially began on the 40,000-square-foot Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center, a $10 million project that will expand athletic, fitness and recreational opportunities for students and the surrounding community. Construction is expected to be completed in late fall 2027 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Luzerne County: Governor Shapiro Secures $63.2 Million Investment from SendCutSend to Open its First Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania, Creating 309 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $3 million to help bring the digital manufacturing company's newest facility to Pittston. Pennsylvania, which aggressively competed against Ohio for this project, is the only Northeast state with a growing economy. Since t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Venango County: Governor Shapiro Secures Nearly $10 Million Investment from Conair to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 126 New Jobs in Franklin The Commonwealth is investing $845,000 to support the industrial automation systems manufacturer's expansion into a Franklin city facility that has been vacant for nearly a decade. Pennsylvania, which competed against several other states for this project, is the more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Beach Point Capital on Sale of E-Z UP to Norwest Equity Partners * Dechert advised Beach Point Capital on the sale of E-Z UP, the original brand of pop-up canopy tents and portable shade solutions, to Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle-market investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. E-Z UP invented the portable pop-up canopy tent in 1983 and has spent more than four decades building  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises on Quilvest's Sale of Majority Stake in Fullers Foods International * Dechert advised Quilvest Capital Partners and Fullers Foods International on Quilvest's sale of its majority stake in Fullers Foods in a transaction with Beach Point Capital Management. During Quilvest's three-year partnership with the company, Fullers Foods substantially increased revenue through category expansion, strategic rebranding,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Derek Leathers Elected 82nd Chairman of the American Trucking Associations * Charlotte, NC - At the American Trucking Associations' 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition, ATA's Board of Directors elected Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises based in Omaha, Nebraska, as the Federation's 82nd Chairman. "For more than 90 years, ATA has given trucking a strong and unified voice. But longevit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Elijah's Law to put lifesaving epinephrine in PA childcare centers heads to governor's desk * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 5:03 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - Children with life-threatening food allergies will be safer at child care centers thanks to H.B. 928 that heads to the governor's desk with bipartisan support, according to the bill's sponsors, state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, and Kristen M more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU, Meals on Wheels Partnership Addresses Community Need East Stroudsburg University's Department of Health Studies has partnered with Monroe County Meals on Wheels to help the organization's homebound clients with diabetes manage the condition while combating food insecurity. Under faculty supervision, graduate students in ESU's Master of Public Health (MPH) program visit Meals on Wheels clients in their homes to provide diabete more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Democratic Governors Association Launch $3 Million Campaign to Elect Gun Safety Governors in Key Battleground States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund, and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) announced a $3 million effort to elect gun-sense governors in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The campaign includes digital ads targeting persuasion and turnout voters,  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Family nurse practitioner training earns state ranking * PennWest University's Master of Science in Nursing program earned the No. 6 spot on NursePractitionerOnline.com's 2027 list of Pennsylvania's best online nurse practitioner programs. "Our students bring valuable experience as registered nurses and a commitment to doing more for their patients," said Dr. Nicole Evanick, executive director of PennWest's School of Nursing. "This recognition reflects the work  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney, is submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments sho more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Secures $4 Million for New Bensalem Fire Station to Modernize Emergency Response and Strengthen Public Safety * Major federal investment will replace nearly 50-year-old facilities, strengthen coordination between career and volunteer firefighters, and enhance emergency protection across Bensalem Township. LANGHORNE, PA -- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory securing $4 million in federal Comm more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $190.3 Million Across 19 Counties Through PENNVEST to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Safe, Clean Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure The funding will support 24 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across the Commonwealth to strengthen water systems and improve water quality for Pennsylvania communities. Since Governor Shapiro took office, his Administration has investe more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Harrisburg offers graduate tuition discount for Attorney General employees, dependents * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg has announced a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to offer a 15% tuition discount on residential graduate school programs at the college to all Office of Attorney General employees and their eligible family members. This latest partnership is an extension of the par more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark's Medicare Advantage plans in New York continue to earn high scores in federal quality program * Buffalo, N.Y. (October 21, 2026) -- Highmark announced today that its Medicare Advantage plans in New York have achieved at least a 4 out of 5 quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Highmark's PPO plans in New York achieved 4.5 quality ratings and its HMO plans a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Cencora on $2.4 Billion Acquisition of American Oncology Network * PHILADELPHIA (October 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Cencora Inc. (NYSE: COR), a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization, in a definitive agreement to acquire American Oncology Network Inc. (AON), a physician-led network of more than 350 oncology providers across 21 states. The transaction was announced O more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House passes companion to Matzie bill that would require automated external defibrillators at utility and electrical linework job sites * HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - The Pennsylvania House today passed S.B. 1328 - companion legislation to state Rep. Rob Matzie's bill that would mandate the availability of automated external defibrillators at utility and electrical linework job sites in Pennsylvania. Matzie, who is chairman of the House  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IEE accepting proposals for 2027 Seed Grant Program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Proposals are now being accepted for the Institute of Energy and the Environment's (IEE) 2027 Seed Grant Program. All proposals must align with at least one of IEE's five research themes: Climate and Natural Systems, Health and the Environment, Integrated Energy Systems, Equitable Communities and the Built Environment or Water Sustainability. Special considera more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Grand Cayman International Finance and Banking Trip * Shields School of Business Expands Global Learning Through Inaugural Grand Cayman International Finance and Banking Trip Beyond Our Borders Educational Program Provides Students with Firsthand Exposure to Offshore Banking, International Finance, and Global Business Practices Thirteen Saint Francis University students, accompanied by Dr. Randy Frye, Professor of Business Administration  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Isaias * Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is taking the following measures to help its members affected by Hurricane Isaias. For members impacted, IBX is revising some policies in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia: * Alabama - through November 6, 2026 * Florida - through November 5, 2026 * Georgia - t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates". * * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incidental expenses only deduction, and (3) the rates an 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly introduces "Behavioral Health Care Deregulation Act of 2026" to strengthen mental health support for American seniors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), a Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, introduced the Behavioral Health Care Deregulation Act of 2026. This legislation improves mental health care and accessibility for Medicare recipients. According to a 2025 report from the National Counc more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Methane emissions in Baltimore show seasonal, daily trends * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Natural gas leaks are a significant source of methane emissions in cities, but it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where and why they happen. And methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is the main chemical component of natural gas, has been historically undercounted or omitted in emissions estimates, according to a team of atmospheric and climate science r more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge * Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the USDA Office of Inspector  more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Announces New Partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences * New Articulation Agreement Creates Flexible Pathways for Students Pursuing Doctor of Chiropractic Degree DALLAS, Pa. -- Misericordia University recently announced a new educational partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences designed to provide students with a streamlined pathway toward earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Through the new artic more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Receives $20,000 Gift from First Federal Charitable Foundation to Establish Scholarship * Four-year Scholarship Will Expand Access to Higher Education for a Student From Lower Luzerne County DALLAS, Pa. -- Misericordia University has received a $20,000 gift from the First Federal Charitable Foundation to establish a four-year scholarship supporting a student from lower Luzerne County. The generous contribution will help expand more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson celebrates historic passage of statewide electrical licensing legislation * After decades of legislative efforts, bipartisan compromise sends electrical licensing bill to governor's desk Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 5:37 PM Today, state Rep. Ed Neilson celebrated the final passage of Senate Bill 1260, legislation establishing statewide licensing standards for electrical contractors and electrici more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * New comms. resources available now * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on October 19, 2026. Dear faculty and staff colleagues, As part of our ongoing effort to improve the ways that faculty and staff can depict our campus and the amazing work that happens here, the Office of Communications and Marketing has posted some new online resources that are available now on our institutional positioning resources page: * Our updated Bryn Mawr Powe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution * Nearly 9 in 10 prioritize lower energy costs and less pollution, signaling that candidates should make these issues central to their closing pitches With the midterm elections two weeks away, a new poll of Black and Latino voters in seven battleground states finds that overwhelming ma more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates 500th Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugged, Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health, Create Jobs, and Reduce Methane Emissions The 500th well was plugged in Somerset Township, Washington County under an emergency contract with M&A Resources. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, DEP has plugged more abandoned wells in four years than the previous 12 years combined. Plugging leaking aba more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Health Nurses Surpass 10,000 MMR Vaccines Administered as Measles Cases Reach 1,317 in 43 Counties Getting vaccinated remains the best protection against the measles virus; the vaccine is proven 97 percent effective at preventing measles for life after two doses. Washington County has been added to the list of counties with confirmed cases. October 21, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of H more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Culver's Alice's Law and Companion Bill to Protect Care-Dependent Pennsylvanians October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry and strengthen penalties for crimes against care-dependent people has passed the Senate and now advances to the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 807, known as Alice's Law, would establish th more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by General Assembly October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation to improve Pennsylvania's ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the General Assembly, according to the bill's Senate sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). The bill authorizes up to $5 million to be used annually for gr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Local Bridge Funding Bills Championed by Rothman Set to Become Law October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Two bills sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) to make state funding available for local bridge projects were approved this week. Dollars allocated to counties through the Motor Licensing Fund for bridge repair have come with spending guidance that in some instances is unclear, and in others needlessly inflexible or incomplete, ult 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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. Senate Bill 1014 would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day, with some limited exceptions. The bill also mai more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Utility Worksite AED Safety Act Earns Final Approval October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Bipartisan legislation to help ensure life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available where Pennsylvania lineworkers perform some of their most dangerous work is headed to the governor's desk for consideration, according to the bill's sponsors, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45). Senate Bill 1328, al more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Argall Bill to Address Caregiver Shortage Set for Enactment October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to help address Pennsylvania's long-term care workforce shortage was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and is now almost law. Senate Bill 116 would allow high school juniors and seniors to earn graduation credit by working or volunteering in licensed care settings more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Brooks Bill to Help Fire Departments, VFWs and American Legions Raise Funds, Serve Communities Heads to Governor's Desk October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) to help Pennsylvania fire departments, VFWs and American Legions generate more revenue and keep serving their communities has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor's desk. Senate Bill 398 would give fire depa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Laughlin Bill Protecting Private Property Rights Heads to Governor's Desk October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG --Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49) to strengthen constitutional protections for Pennsylvania property owners while allowing Pennsylvania Game Commission officers to continue carrying out their duties has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor's desk. Senate Bill 1431  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senator Martin Bill to Install Braille Flag at PA Capitol Moves to Governor's Desk October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - A new Braille Flag monument honoring veterans with visual impairments will be installed at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building under legislation passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives today, according to the bill's author, Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). The Braille Flag was created to honor the service more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Phillips-Hill's Contract Reform Bill Heads to Governor's Desk October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts now heads to the governor's desk after unanimously passing the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. "It's rare to see a bill pass wi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Robinson's Bill Modernizing Nonprofit Fundraising Almost Law October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to support Pennsylvania's local fire companies, youth sports leagues, VFWs, and other nonprofits by modernizing the small games of chance law was unanimously approved by the Senate and is one step closer to enactment. Senate Bill 416 would allow eligible nonprofit organizations to acce more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Pennycuick, Langerholc, Brown Bill to Improve Rape Kit Testing Backlog Heads for Enactment October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to expedite the testing of rape kits, moving it a step closer to enactment. Senate Bill 1212 addresses this issue by removing discre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Moves to Governor's Desk October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public's right to know was approved by the House of Representatives today and sent to the governor's desk to be signed into law. "I'm proud we were able to get this legislation over the finish line more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * 21 October, 2026 Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Treasury's Director of Cybersecurity Receives National Recognition Treasury employee recognized for contributions to protecting U.S. critical infrastructure - Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury Director of Cybersecurity Keith Hartung has received the InfraGard Members Alliance (IMA) Leader of the Year Award, Tier 4 from the InfraGard National Awa more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg hosts information sessions for graduate programs * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg will host several information sessions for prospective students to learn more about various graduate programs at the college. Virtual information sessions are scheduled for the following programs: * Speech-Language Pathology, master's -- 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and 4 p.m. Jan. 7 * Public Administration, doctorate -- 11 more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new library support associate October 20, 2026 By Christina Billie MEDIA, Pa. -- Catherine Orochena joined Penn State Brandywine as the library support associate in October. Coming from the Gladwyne Public Library, Orochena said she is looking forward to interacting with students and working in an academic library. Orochena received her bachelor's degree in art history from Penn State and went on to work more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Students share scientific interests, build confidence at WISDOM conference Penn State Lehigh Valley students explored wildlife conservation and neuroscience at an event supporting women in STEM October 21, 2026 By Ryan Abramson CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- For Persephone Harshberger, presenting at the WISDOM conference was an opportunity to share a passion for bats and wildlife conservation. For Katelynn Fuentes, it was a ch more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn Vet Researchers Reveal Conserved and Species-Specific Architecture of Retinal Photoreceptors * Photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells of the retina, contain a highly specialized structure called the photoreceptor sensory cilium, whose microscopic organization is critical to the cell's function. This structure and the tissue surrounding it are directly implicated in many inherited retinal diseases. But be more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn Vet's Nicola J. Mason Elected to the National Academy of Medicine * Nicola "Nicky" J. Mason, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM (internal medicine), FRCVS, the Paul A. James and Charles A. Gilmore Endowed Chair Professor and professor of medicine and pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to the NAM is more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Pitt, Carnegie Mellon students build skills to talk across differences in new BRIDGE Fellows Program October 20, 2026 Andini Daulay knows what it feels like to be in a room where everyone shares the same goal but can't agree on how to reach it. Through her work with local government, nonprofits, and community groups in Pittsburgh and in Indonesia, she's learned firsthand that tackling policy problems  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Padilla, Morelle Condemn the Department of Justice for Meddling in California's Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, sent a joint oversight letter to Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter after the U.S. Department of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs and Support American Timber Industry * Portland, OR -- Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) introduced the bipartisan Mass Timber Growth and Innovation Act, legislation to lower housing construction costs, strengthen American manufacturing, and create good-paying jobs in rural communities. The bill would provide tax ince more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rivera legislation protecting children from online victimization and hazing heads to the governor's desk: Bill tightens mandated reporter obligations in the age of AI * Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 5:08 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 - Bipartisan legislation to better protect Pennsylvania's children from sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence-generated deepfakes and hazing is headed to the governor's desk, ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Approves Stronger Reporting Requirements for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material October 21, 2026 HARRISBURG - The Senate voted unanimously today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sexual abuse materials generated using artificial intelligence (AI), according to Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20). House Bill 2474 would require mandated repo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Setting the bar for generosity too high * We've all done it: convinced ourselves that if we can't donate enough money to a cause, it's better not to give at all. But new research led by Jean Zhang, now a postdoctoral researcher at the Wharton School, suggests we're setting the bar for generosity far too high. The problem isn't that people don't want to give. It's that they often avoid making a small donation because they fear it will seem more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * SFU Celebrates Educational Leaders during National Principals Month * Celebrating Educational Leaders: October Is National Principals Month This October, Saint Francis University Graduate Education celebrates the educators who lead, inspire, and create opportunities for students and teachers every day. October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the important role principals and school leaders play in shaping schools, supporting educa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates 500th Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugged, Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health, Create Jobs, and Reduce Methane Emissions The 500th well was plugged in Somerset Township, Washington County under an emergency contract with M&A Resources Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, DEP has plugged more abandoned wells in four years than the previous 12 years combined Plugging  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $290,000 to Open New Markets for Farmers and Increase Sales and Exports of Pennsylvania Agricultural Products October 21, 2026 Pennsylvania Ag Secretary tours family-owned cidery to announce investments that support Pennsylvania agricultural products and organizations like the PA Cider Guild - from innovation and planning to production and promotion. Last week, the Shapiro Administration unveiled P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Provides Free Legal Support on Tax Issues to Pennsylvanians through Low Income Taxpayer Clinics The Department of Revenue has provided nearly $1 million in funding to boost the free legal assistance that is available at LITCs, opening more doors for taxpayer advocacy. The LITCs operate in Allegheny, Delaware, Lycoming, Philadelphia, Washington, and York counties. October 20, 2026 Harrisburg, PA -- The Shapiro more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use * Research shows that the first few years after high school represent the highest-risk period for alcohol and other substance use. The transition to adulthood is a critical period in the developmental course of substance use, and siblings can have a strong influence on each other's use of alcohol and other drugs, even beyond the influence of parents and peers. To better unde 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. 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Steele applauds Senate approval of bill to ban cell phones in schools * 'We're hitting back at Big Tech' as bill heads to Gov. Shapiro's desk Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 21, 2026 | 4:39 PM HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 -- A proposal backed by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, to restrict cellphone use in Pennsylvania schools passed the state Senate today on a bipartisan vote and is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Supporting Aspiring Nurses: Shapiro Administration Investments Support Dauphin County Technical School's Nursing Program to Prepare Students for In-Demand Jobs All senior students in Dauphin County Technical School's Nursing Foundations program earn college credits through the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Between 80 and 90 percent of the program's students go on to pursue careers in health care. Last week, Governor Shapiro l more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple celebrates grand opening of Essential Needs Hub * The Temple community and state and city leaders gathered at the Hub, located in the lower level of the Howard Gittis Student Center, for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Oct. 8. This centralized space offers new and expanded resources for food, housing, transportation, clothing, health and well-being, and more. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg On the back of her phone, Alexis Gonsalves proudly displa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple helps bridge the digital divide in North Philadelphia * Through a partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Temple's Community Gateway is helping residents build digital literacy skills and share their knowledge with others in their neighborhoods. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Over the summer, Temple's Community Gateway, the university's neighborhood resource center, hosted a series of free digital literacy workshops for North Philadelphia res more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence * HERSHEY, Pa. -- Keeping a healthy weight is important for long-term health. For breast cancer survivors, it might matter even more. Research suggests that obesity may increase the risk of breast cancer returning, developing a second cancer and experiencing poorer outcomes. In a review of 173 studies in the journal Breast Cancer, researchers found that women with more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The secret to smarter teams? How you connect them * How can we accelerate individual and collective intelligence? Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate Damon Centola's new book, "Goodthink: The New Science of Collective Intelligence," gives behind-the-scenes details of the most successful systems of collective intelligence. Centola is the Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology, and Engineering in the An 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

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Thiel College posted the following news release: * * * Thiel College, LECOM partnership offers bachelor's degree in two years and accelerated path to medical school * GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Qualified students can earn a bachelor's degree in biology from Thiel College in just two years and advance into medical school through a new partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The accelerated 2+4 Early Acceptance Program allows students to complete their undergraduate degree at Thiel before b more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29 * Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- open to the University and local community: Performances "The Wiz" - 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park campus. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Happy Valley. The Wiz returns "home" to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON LEADS WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS IN DEMANDING IRS RELEASE WITHHELD DATA * LAWMAKERS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER DELAYED IRS STATISTICS THAT SHOW WHO RECEIVED A TAX BREAK UNDER CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS' HR 1 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, announced that he led ten Ways and Means Democrats in demanding that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explain why the Admi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * THON 5K to impact campus parking, traffic, transit and athletic events Oct. 25 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With Penn State's annual THON 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, at University Park, several parking, traffic and transit restrictions will be in place during the race. The event will begin at approximately 11:15 a.m. with the Kids Race. The 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The Fun Run/Walk will beg more PR

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * Thunder Dome 2027: Vote now to help support AFSOC's newest innovations Oct. 21, 2026 HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Air Force Special Operations Command will host its fourth annual Thunder Dome Innovation Competition in fiscal year 2027. The program allows Air Commandos to pitch tactical concepts directly to senior leadership for development funding and prototype support. Thunder Dome focuses on rapidly developing these concepts int more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Tlaib presses Brookfield after firm becomes Michigan's 3rd-largest landlord * Tlaib, PESP seek answers as Canadian investment giant becomes Michigan's third-largest landlord Lawmakers raise concerns about Brookfield's acquisition of YES! Communities, citing rent increases, excessive fees, and neglected maintenance Detroit, MI -- Members of Congress are demanding answers from Canadian private equity giant Brookfield As more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two-in-one tool tracks viral RNA inside live infected cells in real time * UNIVERSITY PARK -- Viruses are sneaky intruders, hijacking the internal machinery of host cells and replicating out of sight. Understanding these dynamics is the first step to developing effective antiviral strategies that could stop infections, but scientists have largely been left in the dark because there are limited tools to study how viruses move in space and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Midwest Refiners Need Expanded Infrastructure to Move Their Surplus Capacity to Markets * The Midwest has a firm supply of oil from western Canada and excess refinery capacity but lacks the infrastructure to move gasoline and diesel to East and West Coast markets, where refining capacity has declined due to retirements, conversions, and closures. Refinery output in the Midwest is up 17% since 2000, while California has lo more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * U.S. News ranks Penn State Berks among top regional colleges in the North October 20, 2026 WYOMISSING, Pa. -- U.S. News & World Report's 2027 "Best Colleges" recently placed Penn State Berks among the top "Regional Colleges in the North." Berks is ranked No. 32 among regional colleges and No. 19 among top public schools. "This honor reflects what makes our college distinctive: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of innov more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress * With less than two weeks until Election Day, the UAW is leading its most ambitious political operation in decades in some of the country's most critical and high-profile races. These contests will shape the next two years of government in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The UAW has deployed over 130 full-time political organizers and 1,000 volunteers ac more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Campus receives $2.6 million grant Federal funds will strengthen first-year experience October 20, 2026 The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received a five-year, $2.6 million federal grant aimed at boosting students' success from their first days on campus. The U.S. Department of Education announced the grant on its website Monday. It was awarded through the Departments of Education and Labor's Title III Strengthening  more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty examine teacher retention, greenwashing Minard paints tribute to veterans in downtown Smethport October 20, 2026 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford published and presented and painted on teacher retention in rural schools and greenwashing and other topics this summer and fall. Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo, professor of special education, along with Dr. William Clark, assistant professor of secondary education, and Dr. Salma S more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news: * * * From listening to the heart to assessing arteries: turning everyday earphones into health tools October 21, 2026 A collaborative paper led by researchers at UMass Amherst, with contributions from Assistant Professor Longfei Shangguan and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, recently received a Distinguished Paper Award at UbiComp 2026. The paper, "Acoustoscillogram: Unlocking Arterial Hea more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Applications open for new online RN-BSN program Asynchronous program for working RNs begins in January October 21, 2026 Working Registered Nurses (RNs) can now earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford online, on a schedule built around their careers, while receiving a respected Pitt degree. Through Pitt Online, the Pitt-Bradford RN-BSN degree completion program is now offered remo more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Lisa Bodnar was elected to National Academy of Medicine October 20, 2026 Lisa M. Bodnar, 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 -- including two alumni, Fabrisia Ambrosio (SHRS '05G) and Courtney A. Schreiber (SPH '05G) -- elected  more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Expands Target-Date Lineup with New Target Retirement Growth Trusts The new series maintains more exposure to stocks over time, emphasizing long-term growth potential. - VALLEY FORGE, PA [October 21, 2026]--Today, Vanguard announced the upcoming launch of the Vanguard Target Retirement Growth Trusts, a new target-date investment product that provides employers with another way to help employees save for reti 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

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results * * Sales Growth of 8.1% to $3.12 Billion Driven by Both the Freight and Transit Segments * GAAP Operating Margin at 20.0%; Adjusted Operating Margin Up 1.9 pts to 22.9% * GAAP Earnings Per Share of $2.42, Up 33.7%; Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $2.83, Up 22.0% * Raised and Tightened 2026 A more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * October 21, 2026 Wayne State University Press hires two new editors Asha Grant and Bianca Brown have joined WSU Press as acquisitions editor and assistant editor, respectively, effective Sept. 29, 2026. In her new role at WSU Press, Grant will acquire books in cultural studies and regional trade books. Prior to joining WSU Press, she founded the Salt Eaters Bookshop in Inglewood, California, a community-based space centered on Black literature and contem more PR

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Announces Landmark Expansion in South Carolina to Advance Next-Generation Nuclear Fuel * Approximately $1 billion Investment to Boost LEU+ Fuel Production Richland County, S.C., October 21, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company today announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the United States at its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facil 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