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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for Saturday February 28, 2026 ( 52 items )  

AFLCMC Celebrates 2025 Annual Award Winners (video)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFLCMC Celebrates 2025 Annual Award Winners (video) * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) - On Friday, February 27, 2026, AFLCMC leaders came together to celebrate the Center's annual award nominees and winners. Executive Director Dennis D'Angelo presided over the ceremony, joined by Deputy Commander Col Chadwick Steipp and Command Chief CMSgt Timothy Wieser. Center Command  more

Air Force Registration Authority Restructures the DAF LRA Program
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force Registration Authority Restructures the DAF LRA Program * The Department of the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure System Program Office (DAF PKI SPO) is implementing a strategic restructuring of the DAF Local Registration Authority (LRA) Program. Under this initiative, most Air Force installations will transition to an exclusively Trusted Agent (TA) model, suppo  more

ALSOBROOKS, BRITT INTRODUCE WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH EXPANSION ACT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, BRITT INTRODUCE WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH EXPANSION ACT As reported in NOTUS and to commemorate American Heart Month, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Bipartisan Women's Heart Health Expansion Act to reauthorize and expand access to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation fo  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden-era Department of Energy policy
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden-era Department of Energy policy * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief challenging a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that imposes costly efficiency standards for consumer furnaces and commercial water heaters. "Under the guise of 'expertise,' the Biden adminis  more

AU earns "Best Midwest" recognition from The Princeton Review
ASHLAND, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU earns "Best Midwest" recognition from The Princeton Review * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University received a "Best Midwest" distinction from The Princeton Review, indicating it is a "2026 Best College" in its geographical region. The educational services company saluted 631 colleges overall (across seven geographic zones) that it considers academically outstanding and well worth consideration in one's college sear  more

Battelle Wins New Contract to Continue Environmental Research on Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Battelle Wins New Contract to Continue Environmental Research on Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded Battelle one of three blanket purchase agreements to compete for research tasks to evaluate chemicals that may harm the endocrine system in animals and humans. Battelle and two other companies will bid on call ord  more

Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Ohio Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Ohio Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * Ohio had 278,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 253,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Ohio was 4.6 percent in December and 4.2 perce  more

Board of Trustees actions include approval of new multipurpose arena; promotion and tenure
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees actions include approval of new multipurpose arena; promotion and tenure * Miami University's Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the construction of a new multipurpose arena at Cook Field, along with the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians during its Feb. 27 board meeting. The board authorized up to $281 million on the construction of the new arena.   more

Breakthrough T1D Announces National Volunteer Award Recipients at Annual One Conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Announces National Volunteer Award Recipients at Annual One Conference * New York, Feb. 27, 2026-Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly presented five awards to outstanding volunteer leaders and influential organizations whose impact has pushed   more

Brown Calls for GAO Review of Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze Federal Building
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Calls for GAO Review of Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze Federal Building * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has written to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of the General Services Administration's (GSA) accelerated disposition of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland. Brown wrote to the GAO's Acting Comptroller General  more

Case Western Reserve: First Year Cleveland Awarded $1.8M to Address Infant Mortality Crisis in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems Story by: Patty Zamora The Ohio Department of Children and Youth has awarded First Year Cleveland (FYC) $1.8 million to address Cuyahoga County's growing infant mortality crisis. FYC, a maternal and children'  more

Case Western Reserve: Students Join Panel Discussion on Reimagined Transfer Pathways to University
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Students join panel discussion on reimagined transfer pathways to university Two students--Wintana Teklit and Jessica Lambert, both of whom participated in structured transfer programs--recently participated in a panel discussion about university transfers at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Teklit came to Case Western Reserve Universit  more

Christendom Welcomes Leading Historians for "Eternity in Time" Conference
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Welcomes Leading Historians for "Eternity in Time" Conference * Christendom College welcomed historians from across the United States to campus February 20-21 for its history conference, centered on the theme "Eternity in Time: Thinking with the Church Through History." The event invited participants to reflect more deeply on the study of history, better understand the Church's past, and consid  more

Cincinnati a Top Destination for Street Art, Museums
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cincinnati a top destination for street art, museums Several Queen City gems with UC ties rank in USA Today's 10Best lists By Jacqueline, 5135561823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu Cincinnati continues to earn national acclaim as a vibrant city for arts, culture and creativity, offering University of Cincinnati students and the entire Bearcats community even more reasons to explore their urban backyard. The Qu  more

Cincinnati CIO Roundtable and UC's School of Information Technology Announce Partnership
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cincinnati CIO Roundtable and UC's School of Information Technology announce a new partnership The collaboration seeks to close the gap between classroom experience and professional success By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's School of Information Technology (SoIT) is preparing to announce a historic collaborative partnership with the Cincinnati CIO Roundtable, a un  more

DC National Guard Recognizes USMS and Other Partners for Role in 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful' Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * DC National Guard Recognizes USMS and Other Partners for Role in 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful' Initiative * Washington, DC \- The District of Columbia National Guard held its inaugural Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony at the D.C. Armory Thursday to honor 17 U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) employees and members of several other partner agencies for their role i  more

Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium * The commander of Air Force Reserve Command told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force. "The Air Force Reserve is a force advantage," said Lt. Gen. John Healy, AFRC commander and chief of th  more

ICYMI: CRES President & CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Bob Latta
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CRES President & CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Bob Latta * "We have to produce more energy, and we have to get permitting done." -Rep. Bob Latta WASHINGTON -ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (  more

Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders to Play in 2026 NFL London Games
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders to play in 2026 NFL London games The National Football League has announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Commanders will be the two participating teams for the 2026 NFL London games, presented by NetApp. The two games are scheduled to be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium -- the home of the NFL in the United Kingdom. The Jaguars will also return  more

Lake County Woman Sentenced in $775,000 Medicaid Scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Lake County Woman Sentenced in $775,000 Medicaid Scheme * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -A Lake County woman was sentenced this morning to jail time and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution for fraudulently billing Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. "She inflated her earnings through brazen fraud, but her scheme burst wide open when our investigators got the case," Yost said. "Cheatin  more

Landsman Statement on Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Iran * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement on Iran: On Iran: We could end the bloodshed and mayhem For most of my life, the regime in Iran has caused bloodshed and mayhem. At some point, we have to say enough is enough, and begin to destroy its ability to kill innocent people, including its own citizens. In just two d  more

Moreno Statement on Ohio EPA Data Center Wastewater Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on Ohio EPA Data Center Wastewater Plan * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement condemning the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's draft for a new permit that would allow data centers to release untreated wastewater and stormwater directly into rivers and streams. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/m  more

NAM Wraps National Tour in Phoenix Urging Action on Infrastructure and Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Wraps National Tour in Phoenix Urging Action on Infrastructure and Permitting Reform * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Makes Final Stop in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, concluded its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour in Phoenix under the theme "Building for the Future." After 10 d  more

Nationwide supporting bid to bring National Women's Soccer League team to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide supporting bid to bring National Women's Soccer League team to Columbus * We are proud to join the Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards family as a partner to propose bringing a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise to our hometown of Columbus. Nationwide has been an official sponsor of the Columbus Crew since 2020 and the NWSL since 2021. Together with the N  more

New multipurpose arena approved by Miami Board of Trustees
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * New multipurpose arena approved by Miami Board of Trustees * The new arena is expected to be complete for the beginning of the athletic season in the fall of 2028. It will address space limitations, as well as systems operations and maintenance challenges at Millett Hall, the university's current arena. Built in 1968, Millett Hall originally housed one varsity sport in men's basketball. Volleyball and women's basket  more

NFL: Buccaneers GM Jason Licht on Mike Evans Testing Free Agency - 'He's Earned That Right'
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Buccaneers GM Jason Licht on Mike Evans testing free agency: 'He's earned that right' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Mike Evans produced an NFL-record 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career. Along the way, he's received six Pro Bowl selections, won a Super Bowl and became one of the greatest Tampa Bay Buccaneers of them all. So, in general manager Jason Licht's mind, Evans has earned an  more

NFL: Raiders' John Spytek Mum on Top Prospect Fernando Mendoza, Hasn't Talked With Geno Smith in Offseason
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders' John Spytek mum on top prospect Fernando Mendoza, hasn't talked with Geno Smith in offseason Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor All pundits, prognosticators and signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana's Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Raiders general manager John Spytek, however, did not say Mendoza's name when addressing the media at the NFL S  more

NFL: Vikings Will 'Explore Every Opportunity' at Quarterback This Offseason With J.J. McCarthy Still in Mix
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings will 'explore every opportunity' at quarterback this offseason with J.J. McCarthy still in mix Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor All options are being explored and everything's on the table from Arizona to Florida as it relates to sticky quarterback situations with past first-round selections. That's similarly the case in Minnesota, where the plan to find competition for quarterback J.J. McCart  more

Ohio Attorney General Issues 2025 Concealed Carry Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Issues 2025 Concealed Carry Report * Attorney General Dave Yost today issued Ohio's annual report on concealed handgun licensing, showing that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General's Office, county sheriffs issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 renewals. Permit holders who wish to renew their   more

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in January for their clean audit reports: * Southwest Regional Water District (Butler County) * City of New Carlisle (Clark County) * Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (Cuyahoga County) * Jefferson Water  more

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards With Distinction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction: * City of Bedford (Cuyahoga County) * North Royalton City School District (Cuyahoga County)   more

Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Taking More Than $116k From Epstein Co-Conspirator * REPORTING : Husted Took $116,892 From Les Wexner, Including A Max Donation Just A Few Weeks Before Blocking Epstein Files Release Husted Continues to Dodge Questions From Ohioans Who Deserve Accountability Toledo, Ohio -Today, Ohioans called out Senator Jon Husted outside his Toledo office for taking more than $116,000   more

Powering the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Energy Leadership and Infrastructure at Schneider Electric, Port of Houston
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Powering the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Energy Leadership and Infrastructure at Schneider Electric, Port of Houston * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Houston, Texas HOUSTON - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Houston, Texas, under the theme, "Powe  more

Promotion and tenure granted to 35
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) (lin  more

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C  more

Rep. Sykes Hosts Breakfast With Faith Leaders From Across OH-13
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Hosts Breakfast with Faith Leaders from Across OH-13 AKRON, OH -- This morning, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted her annual Faith Leaders Breakfast at The Faith Place in Akron. The roundtable brought together clergy and community faith leaders from across Ohio's 13th Congressional District. They discussed local needs, federal investments, and shared prio  more

Rep. Sykes Hosts Constituents for Community Conversation in Twinsburg
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Hosts Constituents for Community Conversation in Twinsburg TWINSBURG, Ohio -- In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) held a Community Conversation Thursday night at Twinsburg High School. During the conversation, Rep. Sykes discussed how she is advocating for her constituents in Washington D.C. by working to lower costs, safeguard earned benefi  more

SEC Commissioner Uyeda Issues Statement on the Adoption of Final Rules Under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2026, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda: * * * Statement on the Adoption of Final Rules Under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Today, the Commission amends its rulebook to implement the requirements of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act ("HFIA Act"). The final rules ("HFIAA Rules") generally require every person who is a director or an officer of a foreign private issuer   more

Secret Service and the Zero-Fail Mission
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Secret Service and the Zero-Fail Mission * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations The U.S. Secret Service lives by a simple standard: zero fail. Every route, every rooftop, and every split-second decision demands excellence because the mission leaves no room for mistakes. Jeff Rinehart: Cedarville graduate's career in the U.S. Secret Service Jeff Rinehart has built his career around th  more

Suzuki Quoted in Construction Drive Story Titled "What Builders Need to Know About E-Verify in 2026"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Suzuki Quoted in Construction Drive Story Titled "What Builders Need to Know about E-Verify in 2026" Asafu Suzuki, a senior attorney in the firm's immigration practice, was quoted in a Construction Drive story about Ohio's new law that requires non-residential builders in Ohio to register and use the federal E-Verify program. If a violation is found, the Ohio Attorney General will issue a   more

Timothy Bunning is the 10th UConn Alum Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Timothy Bunning is the 10th UConn Alum Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering * The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) recently inducted Timothy Bunning, a three-time UConn College of Engineering alum and high-impact materials research engineer. Bunning joins nine other UConn Engineering alumni who have been inducted into the NAE for outstanding engineering contributions in business  more

UC Receives Grant for AI Use in Medical Education
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC receives grant for AI use in medical education American Medical Association awards $1.1 million to College of Medicine By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati is turning to artificial intelligence to help solve a problem in medical training. The College of Medicine was awarded a grant valued at more than $1 million to use AI in advanced physician training through per  more

University of Cincinnati: 'Paradigm-shifting' Study Confirms Effectiveness of Long-acting HIV Treatment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Paradigm-shifting' study confirms effectiveness of long-acting HIV treatment UC is leading site for groundbreaking LATITUDE trial addressing barriers to daily oral medication By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu A recent clinical trial involving the University of Cincinnati targeted the challenges of medication adherence in people living with HIV. Results were published in The New Engl  more

University of Cincinnati: AI Technology Could Change How Potholes are Repaired in Ohio
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI technology could change how potholes are repaired in Ohio WLWT highlights UC research project with Honda, ODOT By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WLWT-5 highlighted a research partnership between the University of Cincinnati, Honda Motor Co. and the Ohio Department of Transportation that could revolutionize the way potholes and other road problems are fixed. UC College of Engi  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Feb. 20-28
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for Feb. 20-28, 2026: * * * University Business reported UD President Eric F. Spina's retirement announcement. Faculty contributed to Bloomberg Tax, a blog in Denmark and WLW-AM in Cincinnati. WYSO-FM and the Dayton Business Journal highlighted onMain's updated master plan. A spotlight on recent leadership transitions in higher ed University Business Eric F. Spina, president * * * Tariffs   more

University of Lethbridge Researchers Uncover New Insights That Could Impact Future Cancer Research
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news: * * * University of Lethbridge researchers uncover new insights that could impact future cancer research University of Lethbridge biochemistry researchers, Drs. Trushar Patel and Higor Sette Pereira, in partnership with Dr. Harpreet Singh from The Ohio State University, have gained new insights about a ribonucleic acid (RNA) known as RMRP that could lead to improved treatments for cancer patients.  more

University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient * ACE awarded Joan Gabel, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), with the 2026 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, part of the ACE Experience 2026. The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Me  more

Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies * Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil - a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on the moon surface, called regolith simulant - into layers and  more

WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Husted backed the corrupt HB 6 bailout. Ohio households now pay $663 more a year.'
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: 'Husted backed the corrupt HB 6 bailout. Ohio households now pay $663 more a year.' * Husted at center of ongoing FirstEnergy corruption trial, mentioned more than 100 times Columbus, Ohio - New reporting reveals that Senator Jon Husted " led the charge " to pass HB 6, the scandal-ridden bribery legislation that has contributed to Ohioans' electric bills, rising by an average of   more

Why Traditional Grading is Getting an F: Otterbein Champions Alternative Grading
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Why Traditional Grading is getting an F: Otterbein Champions Alternative Grading By Drakko Harper '26 Last summer, 26 STEM educators from various institutions across the United States met at Otterbein University for a workshop on implementing alternative grading practices in their courses. This new era of alternative grading was formed through the SCIENCE Collaborative, a resource for institutions to build   more