UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: When Najee Rodriguez came to Penn State in 2019, he found himself navigating much more than the typical college-transition challenges related to academics, career pathways and a sense of belonging. A first-generation student who was experiencing financial and food insecurity, Rodriguez had to secure basic needs in addition to scheduling courses and exploring extracurricular opportunities. He in  more

READING, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: Alvernia Vice President of Research, Economic Development and Innovation Rodney S. Ridley Sr., PhD., RTTP receives the Frederick J. Beste III Partnership Award at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeast Pa (BFTP/NEP) Venture Idol 2024 Innovation Awards. Ridley earns the award for his commitment to enhancing the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem through the university's O'Pake Institute for Economic Develop  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert recently advised Eventide Asset Management, LLC, an investment adviser with US$7 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, on the successful final close of their first private fund, Eventide Healthcare Innovation Fund I, LP, with US$83 million in committed capital. The fund is Eventide's first dedicated private investment vehicle and invests in private biotech companies developing inn  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Tomorrow, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will expire, forcing tens of thousands of Pennsylvania families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves over 43,000 PA-10 households, providing discounts for monthly internet bills. A recent survey (https://www.fcc.gov/ac  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business issued the following news: By David Allen Florence or Barcelona? Talk about a tough choice for studying abroad in Europe: Florence, in northern Italy, is home to classic art and architecture dating back to the Renaissance. Barcelona is in Catalonia, an autonomous region of Spain with a language and culture distinct from the rest of the country, and famed for its coastal beaches and nightlife. They're se  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business issued the following news: By David Allen Every leader has a team behind them for support and guidance, but a select few have one person closer to them than the rest. This figure, a leader's "right-hand partner," wields power in less traditional and often overlooked ways. Liza Barnes, PhD, assistant professor of management, explored this person, the role they inhabit and the dynamics between them and the leade  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- Duquesne University issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Professor Joe Mistick spends his weekdays teaching Criminal Law, Election Law, Land Use Law, Public Policy and the Executive Branch. He is also founder of the campus' award-winning Urban Development Law Clinic, operating it since 1995. In addition, for the last 22 years, he has written weekly Sunday columns in the Pittsburgh Tribu  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University welcomed Willie Worsley, 2007 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, author, and guard of the Legendary "Texas Western Five", as the keynote speaker for the Men of Color Alliance Leadership Dinner. Worsley, born December 13, 1945, is a basketball pioneer from New York City. As a standout player for DeWitt Clinton High School, he led the team to the 1963 NYC C  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Two members of the Lycoming College faculty were recognized for teaching excellence at the annual Lycoming College Honors Convocation, held on Sunday, April 21, at Williamsport's Community Arts Center. Plankenhorn Alumni Award for Faculty Excellence The 2024 Plankenhorn Alumni Award for Faculty Excellence was presented to Rachel Hickoff-Cresko, Ed.D., associate professor of education and chair of the department.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild congratulates Cynthia L. Katz, who was named to Variety's 2024 New York Women's Impact Report. The annual list recognizes those who "shone brightly, delivered standout performances, productions and deals" for the "stage, screen or in the C-suite." Cited as a "busy dealmaker," Katz is noted of orchestrating about a "billion dollars' of acquisition deals," including buying and selli  more

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: First discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive spotted lanternfly has steadily spread north. Now, Cornell researchers are helping fruit growers fight the invasion on the front lines in the Hudson Valley. Researchers at the Hudson Valley Research Laboratory (HVRL), which is part of Cornell AgriTech, are working to identify effective strategies to fight the spotted lanternfly that the region's growers can use in  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program has announced the appointment of Donald DeMackiewicz Jr. as the new PA IPM schools program assistant. The PA IPM program, a collaboration between Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provides educational and logistical resources to help develop and implement effective, sustainable and enviro  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news: President Biden's path to reelection hinges increasingly on Rust Belt states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as polling shows Trump leading in Sun Belt states like Arizona and Georgia. While Biden's campaign has not written off the Sun Belt entirely, they are prioritizing defense in the Blue Wall states where polling remains close. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provid  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, and gun violence prevention advocates highlighted the Shapiro Administration's investments in local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute gun violence and make our communities safer. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee yesterday approved H.B. 1615, which would set energy efficiency and water conservation standards for new residential and commercial appliances sold in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced. "This is a good, commonsense bill that will benefit consumers," Matzie said. "Nobody has to replace anything, nobody  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely's bill to protect plasma donated throughout Pennsylvania and preserve its suitability for use in health and medical forums has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro at the state Capitol. Act No. 6 of 2024, formerly H.B. 1795, requires that source plasma undergoes extensive testing upon donation and before it is ultimately integrated into essential pharmaceuti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The House today took a major step toward ensuring smoother, more efficient administration of elections in Pennsylvania by passing state Rep. Scott Conklin's H.B. 847, which would allow pre-canvassing of mail and absentee ballots to begin up to seven days before an election. Conklin, D-Centre, said an earlier start to pre-canvassing - which involves inspecting and opening envelo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: State Rep. Perry Warren's bipartisan bill that would codify the surplus insurance lines fee structure for personal surplus lines transactions passed the PA House unanimously this week. House Bill 2096 now heads to the PA Senate for consideration. The surplus lines insurance market serves customers who need rare, specialty or high-risk coverage unavailable on the regular mar  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) stood with Republican colleagues in the state House and Senate in support of the Second Amendment. Following the rally, Banta released the following statement. "Article I, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution states, 'The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.' I am proud to stand wi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Companion legislation to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) that would allow delayed school enrollment in Pennsylvania for young children with autism was unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee today. Senate Bill 1157, sponsored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), now goes to the full Senate for consideration. Watro and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Senator Lindsey M. Williams criticized Republican Senators for voting against workers and labor unions today, May Day, which is also known as International Workers Day. The amendment failed by a vote of 27-23, with nearly all Senate Republicans voting against the measure. Senator Williams offered an amendment to Senate Bill 1109 that would extend unemployment compensation elig  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: In response to the declining mental health and academic performance of Pennsylvania youth, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) will soon introduce legislation to limit students' use of cellphones in schools through secure, lockable phone bags in which students would deposit their mobile devices until the end of the school day. There has been a steep decline in mental health in children since the early  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: To reduce ratepayers' costs and offer public utilities flexibility, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32). Senate Bill 1174 would enable a public utility to petition the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for relief from a law, regulation or policy statement under the PUC's jurisdiction if the u  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 832 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=832), sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the commonwealth. "Pennsylvania has one of the most diverse energy portfolios in the United States," Sen. Yaw said. "There is no question w  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following statement on May 1, 2024, by State Rep. Scott Conklin: * * * Following his Pennsylvania Capitol news conference yesterday with school sports officials and student athletes, state Rep. Scott Conklin issued these remarks to shed further light on why Pennsylvania's approach to school sports competitions should be reformed to model other states that recognize the difference between national all-star teams in p  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Pennsylvania College of Technology's Robert & Maureen Dunham Children's Learning Center is among 22 recipients of gold-level recognition in Pennsylvania's 2024 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards. Gold, silver or bronze recognition was awarded to 37 recipients based on their ability to enhance equitable practices within their program as part of providing quality  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: The Penn College chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society for nurses, again hosted a professional development session on drug diversion in health care, led by Special Agent Alan McGill, of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, who provided insight on why and how health care workers have diverted drugs. Drug diversion is the illegal distribution or abuse of prescripti  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- PennWest issued the following news: The Edinboro University Foundation will continue its long history of supporting educational programs at PennWest Edinboro, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 grant from Erie Insurance. Presented through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, the funding will benefit ongoing K-12 initiatives on the Edinboro campus. Programs include: * Summer Reading Program - Dozens of local, elementary-age children tak  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * In a new paper for Optica, Pitt researchers find that 2D "unit cells" may be hold the potential for optical computing in the age of artificial intelligence * * * The growing demand of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and cloud services has highlighted the need for more efficient computing systems to handle increasingly complex workloads than current  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Zhejiang University developed a new framework called SPIRAL to improve high computing performance * * * From a luxury to a day-to-day necessity, computing isn't quite what it used to be. As applications like machine learning and 5G mobile networks become the norm, the need for high computing perform  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: A collaborative project among PJM Interconnection, Penn State and ISO New England has won funding from a U.S. Department of Energy program designed to develop and improve wholesale electricity markets. Following its first round of funding, the Wholesale Market Studies and Engagements Program (WMSE) has announce  more

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Robert Morris University issued the following news: Robert Morris University is thrilled to announce a transformative seven-figure gift from alumnus Russ Olsen ('82), establishing the Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund. Olsen's gift marks a significant milestone for RMU Athletics, particularly for the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball team. The Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund will enhance various facets of the basketball programs, including spec  more