BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State's Civic Literacy Initiative empowers students for active citizenship and dialogue across differences By J. Todd Coates and Tracy Tilley Appalachian State University's comprehensive, nonpartisan Civic Literacy Initiative aims to foster a civically engaged and informed university community. The program -- which began in fall 2024 and is led by App State Student Affairs -- focuses on three   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Appalachian Voices statement on partial government shutdown * In response to the violent and aggressive actions of immigration and border control officers against the public, including the shooting of a Minneapolis man who was recording Border Patrol officers during increased federal immigration activity in the city, numerous U.S. senators pledged to vote against an appropri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * FERC Authorizes SSEP Pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized the dangerous, expensive, and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP. Transco's proposed SSEP project includes 55 miles of new pipeline that would run through Virginia and North Carolina, and also includes compressor station expansions. In North Carol  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * FERC authorizes SSEP pipeline * January 30, 2026 CONTACT Andy Li, andy.li@sierraclub.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the dangerous, expensive and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP. Transco's proposed SSEP project includes 55 miles of new pipeline that would run through Virginia and North Ca  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news: * * * Jax State Joins Community Leaders in Honoring Challenger Legacy and Advancing STEAM Education RAINBOW CITY, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University leaders joined educators, community partners, and elected officials on Wednesday as Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and marked key milestones in the development of  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 -- La Roche University issued the following news release: * * * La Roche University Literary Society Announces Spring 2026 Events The La Roche University Literary Society invites the community to two engaging presentations led by distinguished authors this spring. These free events offer opportunities for guests to engage in scholarship, discussion, and a deeper exploration of literary topics. Both presentations will be hosted in the Ryan Room of the Zappala   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Lexington City Council passes resolution expressing concern on Transco's SSEP * LEXINGTON, N.C. - Late last week, the Lexington, North Carolina, City Council passed a resolution highlighting concerns around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC -a subsidiary of Williams Companies commonly referred to as Transco -wants   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senator Schiff, Rep. Huffman Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail with Senator Padilla and Bay Area Members * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), along with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and every member of the Bay Area d  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Renee Watson, Catia Chien win Newbery, Caldecott Medals * CHICAGO -Renee Watson, author of "All the Blues in the Sky," and Catia Chien, illustrator of "Fireworks," are the 2026 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Watson and Chien were among the award winners announced today by the Associ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy San Rafael, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), along with every member of the Bay Area delegation, introduced legislation to help designate the 550+ mile B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Thompson, Huffman, Senator Schiff, Bay Area Members Introduce Bill to Designate National Scenic Trail * Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy Napa, CA - Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and every member of the Bay Area delegation to introduce legislation to h  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 29 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK-CARES' State of the Science highlights awardees, launches 2026 pilot funding By Dawn Bryant The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) celebrated environmental health research last week at its State of the Science annual meeting at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building. The event showcased environmental health science research conducted by pilo  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * WVDEP responding to transformer oil spill in Wyoming County The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is responding to a transformer oil spill at an Appalachian Power substation in the Clear Fork area of Wyoming County. A transformer at the facility was observed leaking oil that escaped the concrete containment pad and entered  more