MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Chowan University Celebrates Five Distinguished Alumni During 2026 Homecoming Oct 28, 2026 By Chris Whaley Chowan University recognized five outstanding alumni during its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Ceremony on Friday, October 16, in the Chowan Room. Held as part of the University's Homecoming celebration, the evening brought together alumni, family members, faculty, staff, and friends to honor individu  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Professors Recognized With 2026 Dean of Faculty Awards Eighteen faculty are honored for their achievements in teaching, mentoring, research, and service to Dartmouth. 10/27/2026 Eighteen Arts and Sciences professors were honored with 2026 Dean of Faculty Awards for their achievements in teaching, mentoring, research, and service to Dartmouth at a reception hosted by the Office of the Dea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * ABC: "Democratic women could make history in midterm governor and House races" Oct 29, 2026 New reporting from ABC News shines a spotlight on the number of Democratic women running for governor across the country this year, noting that "there are 19 Democratic women gubernatorial nominees, a record that's up from 16 in 2022." On the campaign trail, these candidates are talking about the issues that  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE HONORS THE EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY OF DOLORES HUERTA, A CIVIL RIGHTS TITAN WHO TRANSFORMED AMERICA'S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY * SAN DIEGO, CA -- Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) mourns th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Halloween traditions on and off campus connect UChicago and local community * On one night each October, thousands of costumed kids walk between the Victorian houses of Harper Avenue, descending on porches marked by the flickering glow of jack-o'-lanterns and wispy fog cast from machines. They come to take part in a classic Halloween tradition--one deeply shaped by spooky-season enthusiasts from the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary: * * * Oct 29, 2026 Energy Security Is Built Before the Crisis Brigham A. McCown Last month's drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline highlights how quickly aging infrastructure is becoming the Achilles' heel of energy security, both because of age and vulnerability. The United States, once a leader in funding and bui  more

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Meet John Satterthwaite * What do you do at Bowie State University? I'm a multimedia technician in the Department of Communications. I videotape programs on and off campus, conduct interviews and sometimes serve as both the reporter and videographer. I also help with livestreams of events. I was a student at Bowie State beginning in 1990 and returned in 2004 to finish my degree in TV production and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44258) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Native American Heritage Month: Fact Sheet Introduction Native American Heritage Month (also known as National American Indian Heritage Month) celebrates the contributions and achievements of Native Americans. November was first designated as National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3, 1990, by P.L. 101-343 to aut  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Record Lows Say Congressional Incumbents Deserve Reelection * * 43% say own representative deserves reelection; 15% say most members do * Congressional approval at 14%, lowest pre-midterm reading dating back to 1974 * Economic ratings, satisfaction with country's direction remain negative WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of the 2026 midterm ele  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientist rethinks how new medicines are developed Stanford cardiologist Joseph Wu, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, will explore how human cells will transform drug development during the Nov. 5 Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture in Roanoke. 29 Oct 2026 For decades, scientists have relied on mice to understand human disease and develop treatments. Because mice share many genes with humans,   more