BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Beeson Divinity School Enters Partnership with Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary * Samford University's Beeson Divinity School took a major step toward growing its international profile by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) on Jan. 28. The new partnership will allow the two schools to do ministry together and learn from each other  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACS-62) on Jan. 28, 2026, by Lydia R Anderson, Tayelor Valerio and Chanell Washington entitled "Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report looks at the socioeconomic characteristics of unmarried women in 2023 who had given birth in the last year. While the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides d  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * North Dakota to participate in new tax-credit scholarship program -- and that's a win for families By Catrin Wigfall Something important is happening in education policy, and it isn't coming from Washington mandates or teachers' union talking points. It's coming from states embracing a landmark e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Announces $520,000 EPA Grant for Garden City Water System Improvements * WASHINGTON -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $520,000 to support water system improvements in the Town of Garden City. This funding was secured through the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) as part o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Convenes Second Annual AUKUS Defense Industry Forum in Huntsville * HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -Friday, January 30, 2026, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) hosted the second annual AUKUS defense industry event in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing together defense and national security leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discuss advanced defense capabiliti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of seven environmental impact statements filed from Jan. 16-26, 2026. These filings include proposals for military training, infrastructure updates and habitat conservation. In Alaska, the U.S. Air Force completed a final statement for proposed mortar and artillery training at the Richardson Training Area within Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Public review for this project concludes on March 2, 2026.   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * McWhorter School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual State of the School Address * On Friday, Jan. 16, Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual State of the School address, highlighting student achievement, academic excellence and the continued work of the school. The program opened with a devotion from Scott Bickel, director of the College of Health Sciences' Office of Faith and Heal  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's Brock School of Business to Host Second Annual Women in Business Brunch Featuring Alumna Robyn Felton * In recognition of Women's History Month in March, Samford University's Brock School of Business will host its second annual Women in Business Brunch, Tuesday, March 3. This event will celebrate the achievements of women across campus and within Birmingham's business community while allowin  more

TROY, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University's Doctor of Chiropractic Program Receives Final SACSCOC Approval Troy University has achieved a groundbreaking accomplishment in higher education and healthcare training. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted approval for the University's new Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program. This regional accreditation milestone completes the necessary appro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures Over $111.3 Million for Alabama Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today voted to pass a package of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills, including: the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act, the FY26 Transpo  more