Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (Appalachian)
4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 23 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
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For the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences that supports students with a strong commitment to research careers.
Caden Ginter, a junior physics and computer science dual major from Carlisl
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AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release:
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AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans
GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio has long advocated that the practice of submetering does not serve consumers and could in fact harm them through higher electric bills. Submetering companies also do not provide important consumer protections, including the right to shop for a generation supplier, access to low-i
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African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Joins Veteran Loan Fund to Expand Access to Capital for Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
ORLANDO, Florida, April 23 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release:
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African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Joins Veteran Loan Fund to Expand Access to Capital for Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Major initiative supported by Truist Foundation
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The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) joins the Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) advancing economic opport
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Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., Receives UNC System Lifetime Achievement Award
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 22 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., Receives UNC System Lifetime Achievement Award
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Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., vice chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been named the recipient of the UNC System Association of Student Governments William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Coleman was formally recognized d
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App State Earns Family Forward NC Certification for Its Support of Working Families
BOONE, North Carolina, April 22 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news:
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App State earns Family Forward NC certification for its support of working families
By Brian Miller
Appalachian State University has been named a Family Forward NC Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation's Family Forward NC initiative. The university is one of 143 certified employers and the largest certified employer in Western North Carolina.
Launched in 2018, Famil
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Biology majors named Goldwater Scholars
RADFORD, Virginia, April 24 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Biology majors named Goldwater Scholars
Two Radford University honors biology majors have earned one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate research awards.
Senior Grace Parton of Christiansburg, Virginia, and sophomore Trinity Roberts were named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, placing them among just over 400 recipients selected from nearly 1,500 top STEM sophomores and juniors nationwide. The schol
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Clemson Alumni Association to honor five leaders with Distinguished Service Award
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Alumni Association to honor five leaders with Distinguished Service Award
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The Clemson Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished individuals with its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, during a May 2026 ceremony. The award celebrates alumni and friends of Clemson University whose personal and professional accomplishments, dedication to Clemson and commitment to community
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Congressman Rogers Welcomed Eastern Kentucky Congressional App Challenge Winners to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Welcomed Eastern Kentucky Congressional App Challenge Winners to Capitol Hill
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomed an innovative student team from Belfry Middle School to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The four middle school students won the Congressional App Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District during th
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Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will preserve nearly $5 billion in funding for five hydrogen hubs across the country, including two with significant Pennsylvania partnerships -- the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Appalachian Regio
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Environmental Groups File Challenge to Controversial SSEP Pipeline
BOONE, North Carolina, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release:
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Environmental Groups File Challenge to Controversial SSEP Pipeline
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RICHMOND, Va. -Today, several environmental groups filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act permit for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline.
The Sierra Club, 7 Directions of Service, Haw River Assembly, Wild Virginia and Appalachian
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ETSU faculty tapped to shape Tennessee music economic strategy
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU faculty tapped to shape Tennessee music economic strategy
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ETSU faculty have been appointed to Tennessee's Music Advisory Council, helping shape statewide strategy for music, culture and economic development.
Two East Tennessee State University faculty members are helping shape the future of music in Tennessee, and the appointments signal something bigger than two seats at a table.
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For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live
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For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live - but also who they think they are.
In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had a "country" identity - for example, a love of hunting and guns, pickup trucks and country music - showed different
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Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region
FROSTBURG, Maryland, April 23 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Expands In-State Tuition Across Appalachian Region
Frostburg State University (FSU) has received approval from the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to significantly expand in-state undergraduate tuition eligibility, reinforcing its mission as a regional access institution and its commitment to affordability and academic excellence.
Beginning Fall 2027, eligibl
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Groups sue Trump's Office of Surface Mining over rollback of coal mining oversight rule
BOONE, North Carolina, April 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release:
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Groups sue Trump's Office of Surface Mining over rollback of coal mining oversight rule
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Appalachian Voices, Citizens Coal Council and Sierra Club are suing the Trump administration over a new rule making it harder for individuals and communities impacted by coal mining to hold state regulators and mining companies accountable for environmental and publi
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HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium at A&T Secures $1.86M in Awards
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium at A&T Secures $1.86M in Awards
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 22, 2026) - The Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Health Equity Data Consortium, housed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has secured three significant awards totaling $1.86 million to improve public health, support data m
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Judge Blocks Clean Water Act Permit for Mountaintop Removal Mine on Coal River Mountain
BOONE, North Carolina, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release:
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Judge Blocks Clean Water Act Permit for Mountaintop Removal Mine on Coal River Mountain
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NAOMA, W.Va. -Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia ruled in favor of Coal River Mountain Watch, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and Sierra Club, blocking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant a Cl
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Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel
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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
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National Park Service Announces Upcoming Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk on the Blue Ridge Parkway
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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National Park Service Announces Upcoming Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Informational Meetings Scheduled for May 5-7
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The National Park Service today announced plans to remove hazardous, storm-generated tree debris from six areas with elevated wildfire risk along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and V
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Tusculum celebrates entrepreneurial spirit with Pitch Day; three students and one community member receive awards
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum celebrates entrepreneurial spirit with Pitch Day; three students and one community member receive awards
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GREENEVILLE - Entrepreneurship was on full display as 12 students and community members shared their impressive and well-developed ideas for businesses and products during Pioneer Pitch Day Saturday, April 18, at Tusculum University.
Tusculum student Aniye Nouck Nouck gives his winning pr
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UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective Announces 2026 Fieldwork Fellowship Recipients
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective Announces 2026 Fieldwork Fellowship Recipients
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The UMass Amherst Ethnography Collective has named Ashley McGraw and Marco Trigoso as the recipients of its 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships. The awards support students' ethnographic fieldwork and provide critical funding to advance their dissertation research at various stages.
This fellowship was made possibl
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University of Tennessee Research Team Examines Consumer Preferences for Tennessee Wines
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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University of Tennessee Research Team Examines Consumer Preferences for Tennessee Wines
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Study examines wine origin and quality attributes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -What do you look for when you buy wine? Is price the main consideration? Or do you notice quality logos, region of production or alcohol content? Researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agric
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Ursinus College Dance Program Presents: Rewind/Fast Forward
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Ursinus College Dance Program Presents: Rewind/Fast Forward
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Based on themes of "looking back and moving forward," UCDC will present works by faculty, guest, and student choreographers and performers. Rewind/Fast Forward promises to be an intriguing evening of dance works that stir, challenge, transform, and inspire.
Professor of Dance, and UCDC producer, Karen Clemente, explains, "UCDC choreographers
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USGS Issues Scientific Investigations Report 20265011 on Pipeline Stream Crossings
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265011 titled 'Assessment of Natural Gas Pipeline Construction on Stream Temperature and Turbidity in Southwestern Virginia, 2017-25,' authored by Brendan M. Foster, Carly M. Maas, and Alejandra L. Flota. Prepared in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the report supersedes a preprint. The document was published in 2026.
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