Saturday - April 19, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday April 17, 2025 ( 13 items )  

Americans for Tax Fairness Launches National Tax Day Campaign to Stop Trump's Billionaire Bailout
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Americans for Tax Fairness issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * ATF Launches National Tax Day Campaign to Stop Trump's Billionaire Bailout ATF Co-Hosts 31 events in over 30 districts, Holds DC Actions, Releases 21 separate state reports on billionaires benefitting from Trump Tax Plan Washington, D.C.- Today, Americans for Tax Fairness and its partners launched its national tax day campaign to stop Trump's Billionaire Bailout, holding over 31 even  more

Franklin & Marshall: Class of 2025 Turns Tassels May 10
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 Turns Tassels May 10 By Kim O'Brien Members of Franklin & Marshall's Class of 2025 will be honored during Commencement May 10 in the College's Alumni Sports & Fitness Center (ASFC). The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the center, located on the north side of Harrisburg Avenue. Faculty and College leadership will line the ASFC walkway to welcome 450 seniors proceeding toward th  more

Geological Society: New Fossil Evidence From Australia Reveals How Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Reshaped Life on Land
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * New Fossil Evidence from Australia Reveals How Earth's Worst Mass Extinction Reshaped Life on Land Boulder, Colo., USA: Around 250 million years ago, Earth experienced its most severe mass extinction event. Over 80% of marine animals became extinct, but the impact of this event on terrestrial ecosystems is less understood--until now. New findings published in GSA Bulletin   more

GSSWSR's Hayden Dawes Wants You to Write Yourself a Permission Slip
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * GSSWSR's Hayden Dawes Wants You to Write Yourself a Permission Slip Take a moment to settle into a quiet space. Find a seat, breathe deeply, and let the noise of the day fade a little. When you're ready, write down your to-do list--everything that comes to mind for today or the week ahead. No task is too small or too big--just get it all out on the page. Now, take a look at what you've written. You might  more

ICYMI: AFP-PA Blitzes Key Congressional Districts on Tax Day
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-PA Blitzes Key Congressional Districts on Tax Day # Apr 16, 2025 by AFP Harrisburg, Pennsylvania --Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania marked Tax Day with grassroots activity across Pennsylvania's 7 th, 8 th, and 10 th Districts. Activists and grateful taxpayers joined AFP-PA to knock doors urging voters to thank Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)  more

IUP Hosts First Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16; IUP President Announces $1 Million Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine During Event
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Hosts First Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16; IUP President Announces $1 Million Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine During Event During the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16, hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, IUP President Michael Driscoll announced that an anonymous donor who is a first-generation college graduate of IUP fro  more

Millersville University: 3 Alumni to Speak at Commencement
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * 3 Alumni to Speak at Commencement Nearly 1,000 students will become alumni of Millersville University this May. By Kelsey Madas Over 1,000 students will become Millersville University alumni when they cross the stage on May 10. They will be welcomed into the community by three alumni who will serve as graduation speakers: Dr. Melvin Allen '69, will address the crowd at the 9 a.m. ceremony for th  more

New York Times Bestselling Author Delivers Talk at Temple
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * New York Times bestselling author delivers talk at Temple By Stephen Orbanek Nic Stone, the author of Dear Martin, took part in a conversation that was attended by nearly 100 high school students from Carver High School of Engineering and Science and Freire Charter High School last month. New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone has developed a reputation for not shying away from important topics t  more

Penn State: Foraging on the wing - How can ecologically similar birds live together?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Foraging on the wing: How can ecologically similar birds live together? New study uses modern molecular and evolutionary techniques to reassess a foundational, 67-year-old study in warblers By Gail McCormick UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A spat between birds at your backyard bird feeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in the natural world, but some   more

Pitt's Neural Engineers Advance Neuroscience Through Collaboration
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bridging Minds Pitt's neural engineers advance neuroscience through collaboration Much like the inner workings of the brain itself, neural engineers from various departments at the University of Pittsburgh work together to study fundamental neuroscience and create translational applications that directly impact human brain and psychological health. These innovatio  more

Supporting our international community at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following letter from Tracy Langkilde, Interim Executive Vice President and Provost: * * * Supporting our international community at Penn State Dear Penn State community, Here at Penn State, we have more than 11,500 international faculty, staff and students -- vital members of our community. Their unique perspectives, expertise and experiences enrich our learning environment and cultural life. As you likel  more

Temple University: Doctoral Students Explain Their Dissertations in Three-minute Talks
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral students explain their dissertations in three-minute talks By Kim Fischer The annual 3MT Competition showcases the wide-ranging, real-world impact of graduate student research. * Making neighborhoods safer and more livable * Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria * Eliminating deadly viruses These are a few of the topics presented at the annual 3MT Competition hosted by The Temple Universi  more

Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24 What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Bach's Lunch -- 12:10 p.m., April 17, Recital Hall, School of Music, University Park campus. Bach's Lunch is a weekly Thursday afternoon concert series during the school year, jointly spon  more