UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: On an early morning in August, about a dozen members of Penn State's custodial staff gathered in Eisenhower Chapel for an overview of efforts to improve waste reduction and recycling at Penn State. The project has been underway for a few years now, and included updated signage around wastebins, waste station mapping and analyzing the trash collected around campus.  For Waste Reduction and Recycl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised Tyber Medical on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Montagu, a leading mid-market private equity firm. In its effort to create a world-leading medical devices supplier, Montagu will support the merger of Tyber Medical, Intech and Resolve Surgical Technologies. The merger, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, will combine Tyber Medical with Montagu's existi more PR

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * The Shapiro Administration -- working swiftly to deliver on its commitment to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed, affordable internet -- recently approved 49 Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program grants, including a $2 million grant to the Cambria County Library, expanding internet access in public places like schools, local libraries, and community healt more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jeannette Nyakweba, a Ballard Spahr attorney who focuses on political and election law, has been named a co-leader of the firm's Diverse Lawyers Business Resource Group. The Diverse Lawyers Group (DLG) promotes and supports the professional and business development of Ballard Spahr's diverse lawyers, both within the firm and in the broader legal community. The group advocates for enhanced recru more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP successfully represented Ocean Harvesters, the owner and operator of more than 30 fishing vessels in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and related defendants in a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit brought by two relators alleging violations of the False Claims Act. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the lawsuit, which challen more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with community partners, is thrilled to announce that the Office of Attorney General has received a multi-million dollar grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to be used for Operation PA STRIKE, an initiative to educate the public on human trafficking and to investigate traffickers. After receiving bi-partisan legislative sup more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Settlement will Result in $500,000 in Restitution to Victims and Opportunity for Consumers to Receive Millions in Debt Cancellation * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with Sundance Vacations that requires the Wilkes Barre-based travel company to pay half a million dollars to consumers who were harmed by bait-and-switch pricing, high pre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Dual credit programs open doors to opportunity for high school students by helping them earn college credit while still in high school. * * * The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the application window is open for $14 million in grant funding for dual credit programs. Grants will help public institutions of higher education to expand access  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Pennsylvanians with disabilities can now save up to $19,000 annually * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the annual contribution limit for PA ABLE, a savings program for people with disabilities, increased to $19,000. The change is a result of IRS inflation adjustments for 2025 and took effect January 1, 2025. The previous limit was $18,000. PA ABLE accoun more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of Penn State's ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, accountable and supportive environment, the University continues to offer a wide range of resources and services for students and employees who may be the victims of sexual misconduct. These resources aim to educate the community about consent, provide care and assistance, and support individuals in reporting sexual assault and sexual more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: On Dec. 3, 2024, Penn Staters across the country and around the world joined together to celebrate the University's 10th GivingTuesday. More than 9,700 donors collectively gave 11,986 gifts, together setting a new record for overall dollars raised during the event -- more than $1.7 million.  "GivingTuesday is a day that never fails to inspire, and this year's results are truly heartwarming," sai more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Ten students traveled to the Chicago conference for educators * * * Students in the Pitt School of Education Doctor of Education (EdD) and K-12 Principal Certification programs recently traveled to the windy city for a nationally acclaimed professional development experience for principals, superintendents, and other school leaders. Held in November 2024, t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Every year, when the calendar flips to a new year, there's a palpable excitement as people reflect and set resolutions for the coming year. But by the second week of the month? Some have started to abandon their goals. By the end of the month, even more have fallen off the bandwagon.  According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, nearly 80% of New Year's resolutions revolve around health,  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Pennsylvania artists will perform alongside Delaware state professional vocal ensemble Elevation to sing hymns and spirituals that celebrate the legacy of the civil-rights champion.  "A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, in Eisenhower Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus. The event is general admission. Call 814-863-0255 or visit " more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The beginning of the spring semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For some students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own, and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one's own safety and security.  Officer Shelly Stevick with Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) said that everyone -- from more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during their care, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Among patients who lived in neighborhoods greatly af more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * C. Nataraj, PhD, and Turki Haj Mohamad, PhD, Develop Groundbreaking Software Using Physics and AI to Enhance Fault Detection and Maintenance in Electromechanical Systems * * * C. Nataraj, PhD, Moritz Endowed professor of engineered systems at Villanova University's College of Engineering and director of the Villanova Center for Analytics of Dynamic Systems, along with Turki Haj Mohamad '21 PhD,  more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Villanova University issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, Michael Kazanjian, the Rev. Daniel Madden and Sister Diane Olmstead join the University's Board of Trustees * * * Villanova University today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, OSA, STB, PhD, Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Philadelphia and Parochial Administrator at St. Augustine Parish in Phil more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * * Attractive purchase multiple of 12.0x 2025 Projected Adj. EBITDA supported by high single-digit revenue growth outlook, accretive Adj. EBIT margins and accretive ROIC * Accelerates the growth of Digital Intelligence by leveraging scalable technologies that drive customer productivity, reliability and safety * Expands off more PR

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Initial Focus of Agreement is Promoting the Use of the AP300 Small Modular Reactor for both Grid-Tied and Dedicated Industrial Applications in New Brunswick, Canada * * * Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, January 14, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the  more PR