FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Methodist University issued the following news release: The connection between Methodist University students and donors is a special relationship, as displayed during the annual Endowed Scholarship Luncheon. On Friday, students and donors gathered at Matthews Ministry Center on the MU campus - giving students an opportunity to thank donors from the community for their contributions to the hundreds of endowed scholarships available to MU students. Many  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * * Men's Challenge features 11 teams in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, including No. 2 Alabama at No. 10 North Carolina and No. 11 Auburn at No. 8 Duke * Women's Challenge features 13 teams in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, including preseason No. 1 and reigning National Champion South Carolina hosting No. 11 Duke * * * ESPN announced the network schedule for the second annual SEC/ACC Men's a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: JD Vance is campaigning in North Carolina after refusing to answer questions on reporting about Donald Trump-endorsed NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement:  "It's both shameful and unsurprising that JD Vance still won't condemn the horrifying comments from Mark Robinson uncovered in recent reporting. By dodging q  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A new study finds "litigant shopping," or choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes, can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court - but it can also backfire. Litigant shopping is a well-established practice in which attorneys or political interests identify potential plaintiffs that they believe would be a good 'face' for a lawsuit. "For example,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump's handpicked RNC leadership team's close ties to MAGA extremist and Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor Mark Robinson, DNC Spokesperson Kenny Palmer released the following statement: "It's inexcusable that the leaders of the Republican Party, North Carolinians Lara Trump and Michael Whatley, have failed to disavow Mark Robinson. After previously   more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Julia Duvall Western Carolina University recently held its second annual STEM Outreach Day for students from around Western North Carolina. More than 600 students, ranging from 5th to 12th grade, along with 25 teachers from 14 regional schools, spent the day at Apodaca Science Building exploring STEM fields and taking part in activities and presentations from WCU faculty. STEM is an umbrella term  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- William Peace University issued the following news: The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) recently announced that William Peace University is one of 124 schools selected to participate in the inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. The initiative is set up to help universities respond to "the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for course and curricula." According to the AAC&U, the orga  more