PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine issued the following news: * * * A collaboration between Penn Medicine and Penn's School of Dental Medicine, pioneered by oncology nurses Margaret 'Peg' Rummel and Jen Jacobs, helps cancer patients get the dental care they need in order to be cleared to start radiation. * * * Colleagues of Abramson Cancer Center oncology nurse navigator Margaret "Peg" Rummel nicknamed her "the Tooth Fairy." That's more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: * * * Penn Carey Law professor Sandy Mayson has found that failure-to-appear is a systemic phenomenon that plays a central role in criminal case processing in Philadelphia. * * * Sandy Mayson, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, has published a white paper, "Court No-Shows: A Systemic Issue," which summarizes research presented in "Systemic Fail more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- DeSales University issued the following news: By Tom McNamara On Friday, August 9, DeSales University announced a dual enrollment agreement with the Diocese of Allentown and four of its high schools. Notre Dame High School of Bethlehem, Central Catholic High School of Allentown, Nativity B.V.M. High School in Pottsville, and Marian Catholic High School in Tamaqua all entered the agreement, which will allow students to complete courses while in high scho more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Eckert Seamans continues its growth with the addition of Associate Maegan Stump to its Environmental practice in Pittsburgh. Before joining Eckert Seamans, Stump served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Michael T. Clark of the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas and as a legal intern for the Department of the Interior--Office of the Solicitor and the Penn more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas-Houston's vibrant Esports Program is being sponsored by Lenovo, a technology giant providing cutting-edge solutions for the gaming community and beyond. For the award-winning St. Thomas teams, it means more opportunities to travel, compete and represent the University nationwide. UST Esports Coach Jonathan Baadsgaard said, "We're very excited that this Lenovo gift will more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Lycoming College congratulates fifteen first-year students for being named to some of the institution's most prestigious, merit-based scholarship programs. Each scholarship recipient receives a merit award of $25,000-36,000, as well as a $5,000 stipend to support the completion of an enhanced academic experience of their choosing, such as an internship, faculty-led research, study abroad, or a field experience. T more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: READING, Pa. -- August 27, 2024 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced $6.5 million in funding for improvements to the Student Union Building at Reading Area Community College. The funding comes alongside substantial increases in higher education investments in Pennsylvania's 2024-25 budget. This includes a $35.1 million increase for Pennsylvania State System univers more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Athletics secured a third Founders Gift for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, a $10 million gift from a donor who chooses to remain anonymous. This gift brings the Founders Gift fundraising total to $45 million, which includes a lead commitment of $25 million from the Misitano Family and PAM Health. "We are thrilled to announce our third Founders Gift in a more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: The below remarks were given by Bryn Mawr President Wendy Cadge at the August 26, 2024, Faculty & Staff Town Hall. Good afternoon. Thanks to all of you for being here. And a special warm welcome to new faculty orienting today. I'm grateful for the welcome so many of you have extended to me and to my family over the summer, and I'm grateful for all those, present and past, who have made the College what it is toda more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 14 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: Elaine Arsenault, researcher in the College of the Liberal Arts, whose nominator wrote: "I work with Elaine at the Criminal Justice Research Center and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The 2024 Democratic Convention showcased how Democrats' strength, unity, and grassroots energy continues to soar to historic heights and the unconfined joy seen across the country continues to fuel mass mobilization, historic fundraising, and expansive organizing for candidates up and down the ballot. Time flies when you're having fun, and Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have spent t more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Slippery Rock University's Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering programs have been accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, which is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation assures that programs mee more PR