America Loses If Washington Takes University Royalties

By Teri Willey

Universities may look like quiet enclaves of students and stately buildings, but their labs are some of the most productive engines of innovation in the country. The discoveries made there ripple far beyond campus — improving medical care, advancing national security, and launching entire industries.

That pathway from lab to marketplace exists because of an effective law: the Bayh-Dole Act.

Co-sponsored by former Indiana senator Birch Bayh and Robert Dole of Kansas, the law gives universities the ability — and aligns their interests with potential private sector partners — to protect and license inventions made with federal research funding. The results are all around us. Google’s search algorithm, key cryptocurrency technologies, and several breakthrough cancer medicines all trace back to federally-funded research.

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Preserving Family Legacies Through Motion Using Image to Video AI

The preservation of personal history often relies on a collection of silent, frozen snapshots that struggle to convey the full depth of a lived experience. While high-quality photography captures the visual data of a moment, it cannot replicate the gentle sway of a childhood garden or the subtle expression of a loved one that occurred just before the shutter closed. By integrating Image to Video AI into the process of digital archiving, individuals can now transform these static relics into cinematic sequences. This transition from a fixed frame to a five-second dynamic memory allows for a more profound emotional connection, bridging the gap between historical records and modern digital storytelling.

The limitation of traditional archives is that they often feel distant and disconnected from the present. For those looking to honor their heritage, a flat image of an ancestor can feel like a cold historical artifact rather than a vibrant memory. This disconnect can make it difficult for younger generations to engage with their family history in a meaningful way. Generative technology provides a solution by acting as a bridge across time, allowing the software to interpret the depth and physics of an old photograph and simulate the life that was once there. This approach does not replace the original photo but enhances its ability to communicate a story to a contemporary audience.

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PHEAA Announces No Essay Scholarship for 2026-27 College-Bound Students

Encourages Students, Graduate Students, and Parents to Apply for Keystone Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) encourages 2026-27 college students, graduate students, and their parents in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia to enter for a chance to win a $2,500 no essay scholarship sweepstakes through the Keystone Student Loan Program.

Anyone who opts in to receive communications, which will include tips on planning for and paying for college, between January 5 and May 1, 2026, will be entered into the scholarship sweepstakes. A total of 12 winners will be selected in May of this year.

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Local Students Named to Holy Cross’ Fall 2025 Dean’s List

College of the Holy Cross congratulates the students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. The following local students made the list:

Megan Casey of Haddonfield (08033), 2028

Robert Gardner of Haddon Heights (08035), 2026

Rachel Levy-Smith of Margate (08402), 2026

Grace Malcarney of Haddonfield (08033), 2027

Madison Payne of Chesterfield (08515), 2029

Finn Ryan of Medford (08055), 2029

Patrick Ryan of Medford (08055), 2027

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

About Holy Cross:

The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Mass., is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,200 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

NOTE: You are receiving this press release because the student or their parents are from your area. This press release above was prepared for: Editor – Gloucester City News.

Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO]

Elizabeth Divis de Angeli, 95, of Collingswood

Elizabeth Divis de Angeli (nee Lofft), “Bette” died peacefully on February 17, 2026. Her life was full of love, faith, and kindness. She was born November 2, 1931, to Carrie and J. Richard Lofft, in Collingswood, NJ. She is survived by her children, Shirle Finley and Richard Divis (Sharon Divis) and a sister, Marguerite Taylor (Arthur). Her beloved family also included her step-family, Sarah Psitos (Aristotle), Theodore de Angeli (Debra) and the late Thomas deAngeli, and seven grandchildren, as well as her namesake, Bette Collings Maressa. She was married to Richard Divis from 1973 to 1978 after which she married Harry deAngeli in 1982.

After completing Collingswood High School, she graduated from Pierce Business School and then began her working career at RCA Victor, in Camden, NJ. She then moved on to the South Jersey Medical Research Institute, now the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. This led her to a position at Merck, in Pa, where she remained until her retirement.

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Atlantic City Beer Fest Final Pour – Discounted Tickets

The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center and this year it’s Last Call!Join us on Saturday, April 11th, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the East Coast’s ultimate craft beer celebration, where thousands of craft beer lovers will flock to this seaside city for a day of brews, tunes, shenanigans and more!

RAISE A GLASS

HOME COUNTRY: “Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

“Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

“Sure is,” said Herb Collins.

“Time to go after The Ghost again.”

“Tomorrow night?”

“I’ll be there,” said Dud.

The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives along Lewis Creek and is a wily old rascal. We love going coonhunting here, but the way we do it is a bit different than they do it other places. Since we don’t have a lot of water around us, as they do in some areas, we don’t have a lot of ‘coons, either. So we conserve the ‘coons, but not the fun. We throw ‘em back when we’re done.

So we take these beautiful fall and winter nights, put on several layers of longjohns, and turn the hounds out along the creek. Sometimes the dogs strike a ‘coon track and put the ‘coon up the tree quickly. Then we tell the dogs how wonderful they are, hook the dogs to leashes, and drag them back to the truck. It’s hunting’s answer to catch-and-release fishing. The coons stay in the tree until we’re gone and then go back to making the nights more interesting.

But not The Ghost. The Ghost is a big male, or boar. We’ve treed him more than a dozen times now, and then he discovered this was kinda fun. So now he waits in a one-acre patch of trees. Waits for the dogs. And when they catch his scent, he takes those dogs through farmyards, across busy streets, even past the dog pound. He does everything he can to shake them off his trail, and it works. The dogs haven’t treed him in three years now. It the dogs get smart to his ways and put too much pressure on him, he swims the river.

So Dud and Herb will try The Ghost again tomorrow. Will the dogs put him up a tree this time? Don’t bet on it.

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More Than a Care Package: How Paws of War Is Supporting Deployed Military K9 Teams

Paws of War’s Military Working Dog Care Package Program delivers comfort, connection, and essential support to soldiers and their lifesaving canine partners overseas

Everyone loves to get a special care package in the mail. Not only is it exciting to get a gift that wasn’t expected, but it also shows that someone is thinking of you and cares. This is why the Military Working Dog Care Package Program, by Paws of War, is so popular. It provides military members and their K9s with much-needed and appreciated items, and it also lets them know people are thinking about them and truly care about their well-being.

“Being able to give them a small gift to keep their spirits up and let them know we have their back at home is an honor,” said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. “This program’s mission is about connection and making sure these teams deployed around the world know they matter. It’s the least we can do to give back for all they do for us.”

Paws of War began the program because the teams work in dangerous, high-pressure environments. That type of situation can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety, and being able to get an unexpected care package can go a long way toward putting a smile on their faces. The K9 dogs are not just working animals, but rather lifesaving partners, and the care packages include items just for them.
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Show Seafood Some Love and Get Heart Healthy!

U.S. seafood is sustainably produced, so it’s good for the planet. But did you know that it’s also good for your heart?

February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to adopt behaviors that promote cardiovascular health. One easy way to help your heart? Eat more seafood! Studies show that regular seafood consumption can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that everyone—from about 6 months and up—enjoy three or more servings of seafood per week. If you’re one of the many Americans who consume less seafood than recommended, we’ve got you covered! Read on for great ways to add some heart-healthy seafood to your diet. It’s both sustainable and delicious!

Swap Meat for Seafood

Shake things up the next time you’re craving an old favorite. Replacing processed or high-fat proteins with a lean protein like seafood is a great way to reduce your intake of saturated fat and sodium. Given the diversity of U.S. seafood, the possibilities are endless!