TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * A Dream Deferred: Linda Vongsathian Finishes What She Started 16 Years Ago * Linda Vongsathian has been working toward this commencement for 16 years. In 2010, while completing her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University, Vongsathian applied to nursing schools and only received rejections. It was a painful detour that redirected her toward a degree in public health and then a career in biomedica  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Acton, Mancini, Soulliard, and Sutton receive Junior Faculty Scholar Awards * Miami Junior Faculty Scholar Awards for 2026 have been presented to Riley Acton, assistant professor of Economics; Rock Mancini, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Zachary Soulliard, assistant professor of Psychology; and Jazma Sutton, assistant professor of History. University Junior Scholar Awards honor faculty members w  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Top Credit Ratings Agencies to Stop Using Unlawful Policies that Hurt Iowa Farmers * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies in their credit rating process. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Mood  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 23 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Attorney General Murrill today joined a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to systematic  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AU's AFIT GSEM Recognizes Graduate Achievements By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT Institutional Advancement  Air University 's Air Force Institute of Technology 's Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AU AFIT GSEM) recognized the achievements of more than 50 master's students from the graduating class of March 2026. Faculty members were also recognized with awards for their   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * BearcatGPT: UC becomes first Ohio university to offer AI platform UC's private AI platform offers nearly 100 'agents' for students, faculty and staff By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Local news media highlighted BearcatGPT, the University of Cincinnati's private AI platform for students, faculty and staff. BearcatGPT was unveiled to faculty last year and to students in Februa  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Joins Ranking Members Waters, Huffman, and Leger Fernandez to Urge Treasury to Review Resolution Copper Land Transfer Over National Security Risks and China Ties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Servic  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 24 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Blair Dawson and Dominic Paluzzi selected to Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Response Elite for 2026 Blair Dawson, MS CyS, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM Dominic Paluzzi McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate data privacy and cybersecurity attorneys Blair Dawson and Dominic Paluzzi on their selection to Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Elite for 2026. The list of lawyers in the Incident Response Elite   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Booker, Matsui Announce Bill to Accelerate Tree Planting in Underserved Communities * Washington, DC - On the heels of Earth Day and ahead of Arbor Day, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) announce the Neighborhood Tree Act, legislation to provide federal funds for tree planting programs in urban and underserved communities.   more

BEREA, Ohio, April 23 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW students work Women's Final Four in Arizona * A group of 11 Baldwin Wallace students traveled to Phoenix to work at the Women's Final Four from April 2-6. Led by sport management professor Dr. Charles Campisi, the students assisted with media operations, including ticketing during dining hours, providing security for media personnel and running microphones at press conferences. Throughout the weekend,  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Requests Documents about Southern Poverty Law Center Paying Extremists Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Interim CEO and President Bryan Fair demanding documents and communications regarding the SPLC paying sources and any coordination with the Bid  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Chairman of National Endowment for the Arts to deliver AU commencement address May 9 * The Honorable Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will serve as the commencement speaker for Ashland University on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony, honoring both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) beginning at 10 a.m.  Carter  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Chase Bloomer Named Semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award * OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - SIUE senior shortstop has been named one of 50 semifinalists for the Brooks Wallace Award, honoring the best shortstop in college baseball. The list was released on Wednesday by the College Baseball Foundation. The award honors the nation's top shortstop and will be presented by the College Ba  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 24 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * A church's green transformation, years in the making Parishioners have fueled the effort to add shade and manage stormwater By Will Parson A couple miles north of Washington, D.C., is the densely-populated suburb of Wheaton, Maryland. Surrounded by neighborhoods and a local park is St. Catherine Laboure Church, home to a Catholic parish founded in 1951. On a Saturday in late March, several families   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 23 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 to celebrate Kentucky State's largest class in recent history * More than 400 graduates are expected to cross the stage May 9, including 30 high school seniors earning associate degrees through dual credit Kentucky State University is preparing to celebrate what is expected to be the largest graduating class in its recent history, with more than 400 graduates projected for Commenc  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database Today, Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unc  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following remarks on April 22, 2026, by Secretary Howard Lutnick before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science: * * * Secretary Howard Lutnick's Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Unveils Legislative Package to Stop Fraud * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led her colleagues in unveiling a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters. Ernst has led the fight in Washington against waste, fraud, and abuse for years. After being tasked by Leader John Thune in J  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * FACT CHECK: Vivek Ramaswamy Continues His Pattern of Lying to Ohio Students * Columbus, Ohio- During a speech at Ohio State University just weeks after his plan to close colleges and universities across the state drew backlash, billionaire scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy continued his pattern of lying to Ohioans. Here's a fact check on Ramaswamy's latest list of lies: 1. Ramaswamy said instead of investing   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Frederik's By Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 23, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 23, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat & Soy Company Name: Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Brand Name: F  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * FFRF Action Fund explains dangers of Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk' law Tennessee's recently enacted "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act," named after the slain conservative activist, is harmful legislation promoti  more

KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony * With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff gathered on April 16 to celebrate a defining milestone -the completion of the first year -at Wright State University's inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Students were recognized with individual certificate presentations held througho  more

AKRON, Ohio, April 24 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Ohio Electric Companies Plan to File First Three-Year Rate Plan Forward-looking plan invests in upgrades to improve reliability and help keep bills manageable * FirstEnergy electric companies The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison announced they plan to file their first Three-Year Rate Plan (TYRP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) by May 22, 2026. The TYRP supports si  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * GoBus Launches New Service Linking UToledo Campus to Cities Statewide * At a press conference on Wednesday, April 22, city and campus leaders touted the newly launched GoBus expansion into northwest Ohio. GoBus operates routes out of Toledo to the Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati areas, with stops at smaller cities along the way. Go Bus aims to offer reliable, safe transportation to more than 70 s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Calls for Ohio Leadership in Nuclear Generation in Town Hall w/State Legislators, Industry Leaders * PERRY, OH - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) held a policy roundtable on Monday with members of the state legislature, business leaders and energy policy experts to discuss the importance of creating energy abundance and afforda  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Associated Press: Republicans plan big spending to keep Ohio's Senate seat. A bribery scandal adds to their challenges Associated Press reported Sunday that 2026 Ohio Senate race candidate  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: TIME: When No One Was Looking, Ohio Became a Swing State Again TIME reported on Monday that Washington Republicans are growing increasingly concerned about Sen. Jon Husted's vulnerabilitie  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Innovation symposium planned to connect defense ecosystem partners The Lantern: Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center will host an innovation symposium June 2 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Applied Research Corporation's, Northstar Campus in Lincoln, Massachusetts.  This year's theme is "Accelerating the Warfighting Advantage: Speed, Scale and Synergy."   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by Robert A. Westbrooks, international independent fraud and anticorruption expert, and former director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, Members of the Subcomm  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur and Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition Introduce Legislation to Combat Russia's Attack on Religious Freedom in Ukraine * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, joined US Helsinki Commission Chairman Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Applauds FEMA Approval of $24M for Findlay Flood Mitigation * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after it was announced that the city of Findlay will receive a $24 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood mitigation. The grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency was announced Wednesday for the project, which aims   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to follow through on plans to protect salamander mussels under the Endangered Species Act. The Service also failed to finalize protections for more than 2,000 miles of critical habitat for the mussels. Sa  more

KENT, Ohio, April 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition * A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University's annual Wright Venture competition. Five Wright State University students pitched original business ideas to a panel of experts -and competed for $5,000 in startup funding -during Wright V  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Lori's Gifts to Pay $600,000, Resolving EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging hospital gift shop chain accused of rejecting job candidates with disabilities after unlawful applicant screenings COLUMBUS, Ohio - Lori's Gift's, Inc., a nationwide chain of hospital gift shops, will pay $600,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a disability di  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Monda Student Resource Center wraps first year at full strength * Zinab Alramadan learned about the Buckeye Food Alliance at The Ohio State University from her older sister, a fellow student. Alramadan is a third-year student studying human resources. She is at Ohio State thanks to a scholarship from her home country of Saudi Arabia. Money can be tight at times as a student, she said. "My sister taught me   more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 24 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Oil Corporations Attempt to Derail Legislation That Lowers Fuel Prices The leader of the National Corn Growers Association today called out several major companies trying to derail legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, also referred to as E15. The proposed legislation, which enjoys the support of most of the petroleum ind  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW VOTE: As Costs Skyrocket for Ohioans, Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Fifth Time * Husted : Iran war is 'good news for the global economy' COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted for the fifth time to support the Administration's war in Iran, continuing to back the expensive foreign intervention in the Middle East that has sent costs skyrocketing for Ohioans. Because of the Hust  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 23 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law Barristers Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Title, Places 11th Nationally * Notre Dame Law School's Barristers Mock Trial Team (the Law School's Trial Advocacy Team) won the regional championship and advanced to nationals at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition -marking a major milestone for the program. The team went on to place 11th   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news: * * * House Panel Advances Section 1071 Exemption Bill The House Financial Services Committee has advanced legislation that would significantly scale back small-business lending data requirements under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act--marking a meaningful step forward on issues the Ohio Bankers League has been actively working since the rule was first proposed and finalized. The bill, the Small Lender Act (H.R.   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans in Dayton Call Out Jon Husted's Out of Touch Attacks on Hardworking Families * Husted : "People living in poverty are just not very, they're not very experienced at navigating the real world" DAYTON, OHIO - Today, Ohioans in Dayton gathered for the fourth stop of Husted's Real World Tour, calling out Jon Husted for his out of touch attacks on hardworking families. Ohioans are already struggling  more

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, April 24 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * Beyond self-help: Professor Noam Shpancer releases book on skills behind psychological health with "Mental Fitness 101" By Drakko Harper '26 Imagine an ideal version of yourself. Usually, the first image that comes to mind is an external marker of success: a stable career, a comfortable home, and strong relationships, all accomplished with ease. Far less do we imagine how this ideal person thinks or how they  more

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Raised Levels of Gut Bacterial Wall Toxin Shown to Trigger Lupus Nephritis * The body's immune reaction to increased levels of a toxic molecule, part of a bacterial species in the human gut, may reveal who is most at risk of developing lupus nephritis, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Health. In people with the   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ross, Rulli Introduce Legislation to Improve Food Safety Through Information Sharing Between FDA and State & Local Agencies * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026 to help keep Americans safe from contamination and foodborne illnesses. This   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on April 23, 2026: * * * Husted backs Senate framework to fund law enforcement, keep border secure Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after voting to advance a budget framework, paving the way for legislation to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol and help restore full funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "The contrast couldn't be clea  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Husted op-ed: Senate Republicans want to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat in America Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned this op-ed in the Washington Reporter to outline how photo ID provisions would help make it easy to vote and hard to cheat in America. Key excepts include: "Before joining the U.S. Senate, Ohioans trusted me to serve as their chief elections officer, electing me t  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran & Colleagues Express Support for USMCA & Urge Market Access for U.S. Producers * The senators emphasized to USTR the need for certainty for U.S. farmers, ranchers, producers & exporters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - joined his colleagues in emphasizing support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreemen  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Jon Husted Put Party Lines Over Ohioans in DHS Vote Despite widespread concern from Ohio voters over the escalating conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sen. Jon Hust  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Jon Husted Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War Today, Republican Sen. Jon Husted voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution again for the fifth time, ensuring Pre  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, April 23 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * SSU faculty and staff recognized with SOCHE Excellence Awards * Shawnee State University faculty and staff members have been recognized by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) in the annual SOCHE Excellence Awards, announced SSU Teaching & Learning Center Director Dr. Christy Zempter. The awards recognize SOCHE partner institutions with three awards - the Faculty Excellence Award, the S  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a hearing conducting oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery: "Good morning and welcome to today's hearing. We welcome Chairman Nieh and the commissioners. It has been three years since we had the full Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NR  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Scores Another Win in Union Dues Case * Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute scored another legal victory, this time for Kevin Chandler, Amy Clark, and Charles C. Perry, Jr.-The Buckeye Institute's clients in Chandler v. OAPSE. After court-orde  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 23 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * The Gatton Academy Selects 97 Students for Class of 2028 * The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 97 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2028, marking The Gatton Academy's 21 st incoming class. "Each year during the admissions process we have the opportunity to meet incredible young people from all over the Commonwealth who are seeking opportunities to take the  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Toledo Cancer Research Symposium to be held on Thursday, May 14 * The Toledo Cancer Research Symposium returns Thursday, May 14, bringing together faculty, trainees, researchers and students from UToledo for a full day of education, discovery and collaboration. A breakfast will be served at 7:45 a.m., and opening remarks will kick off the event at 8:15 a.m. at the Delta Hotels Toledo on the Health Science Cam  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Two faculty journeys, one CMU story * When Finance and Law faculty member Adam Epstein and Economics faculty member Jason Taylor arrived at Central Michigan University in 2003, they weren't just starting new roles, they were beginning a shared journey that would span decades of teaching, mentorship and impact. The two were the only tenure-track hires in the College of Business that year. More  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Reports More Than $4.3M in Criminal and Civil Collections for January-March The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) has announced that criminal and civil collections for the Northern District of Ohio during the first three months of the calendar year totaled $4,338,795.21. As the chief federal law enforcement officer for th  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Columbus Shooting Suspect in Sandusky * Sandusky, OH - Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) - Lorain Division, arrested Dwayne Rheubottom, 38. Rheubottom was wanted out of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for felonious assault. On March 22, 2026, officers with the Columbus Police Department responded to t  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Capture Stabbing Suspect from New Jersey in Lorain County * Elyria, OH - Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) - Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey - Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office for aggravated assault. On June 29, 2025, law enforcement responded to an addres  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research New collaborative space opens at Digital Futures By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's interdisciplinary research facility Digital Futures welcomed its first industrial partner, Thales. Thales is a global aerospace, defense and digital technology firm. Headquartered in France, it employs 83,000 people in dozens of coun  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC students engineer cold-weather lifeline for Paralympians Capstone project provides impactful solution for athletes By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Winter Paralympians often feel left out in the cold, literally, as they struggle to stay warm during long stretches between races. Three University of Cincinnati students aim to change that, designing a residual limb warmer to help athletes s  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Geosciences students contribute to EPA training on groundwater science and field methods EPA visits UC's groundwater observatory * Geosciences faculty and students at the University of Cincinnati trained scientists on the latest tools to study sources of drinking water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Groundwater Forum. UC hosted a half-day lecture session led by Professor Reza Soltania  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Rain, steep slopes put NY community at risk of landslides, geologist warns UC expert talks to NBC station about risk of landslides By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu News10-NBC in Rochester turned to a University of Cincinnati geosciences expert to explain recent landslides that have occurred in some parts of the state this week after heavy rains. Associate Professor Dan Sturmer  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 23 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * Student-run fund remains the nation's largest The University of Dayton's Davis Center for Portfolio Management is again home to the nation's largest student-run investment fund. The distinction reflects not only the size of the fund, but the discipline, collaboration and values behind every investment decision. The Davis Center has $85.5 million from the University endowment and The Dayton Foundation under  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Vivek Ramaswamy is Still Focused on Shutting Down Ohio Colleges & Universities He Deems "Subpar" * Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down once again on his proposal to shut down Ohio colleges and universities to fund his disastrous tax scam. His plan drew immediate backlash from communities across the state who don't want to jeopardize their small businesses, jobs and access to education. READ:  more

OXFORD, Ohio, April 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Wil Haygood elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Wil Haygood, a 1976 graduate of Miami University, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026. A prolific author, journalist, and educator, Haygood has written several award-winning books, including biographies on Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., and White House butler Eugene Allen. Haygood  more

KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio * Wright State is leading a $2.5 million grant project to improve students' AI literacy and prepare them for careers in a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Wright State University has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to develop new AI-focused curriculum, train educators to teach it  more