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News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors Newsletter for Tuesday April 28, 2026 ( 19 items )  

15 Bradley Attorneys Named to D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas" 2026 List
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 28 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 15 Bradley Attorneys Named to D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas" 2026 List Bradley attorneys Sam Acker, Shae Armstrong, Robert Flowers, Greg Hidalgo, Ladd Hirsch, Bethanie Livernois, Toni Meier, Sawyer Neely, Kyle Owens, Ross Robinson, Wendi Rogaliner, Scott Schardt, Will Snyder, Jennifer Trulock, and Sarah Wirskye were included in D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas" for 2026. The annual peer-n  more

BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness FORT POLK, La. - Less than a year after earning his first national credential, Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has added a second professional milestone by passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists computed tomography registry exam March 23 in Shreveport.  Comput  more

College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 27 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients * Each year, the College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni and partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. We are pleased to announce this year's Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Mahlet Asfaw, College  more

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from an April 23, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses  more

Diabetes subtype app helps clinicians personalize treatment
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 27 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Diabetes subtype app helps clinicians personalize treatment * Ava Smith and Brian Lu, Ph.D. Clinicians now have access to a tool that can help them classify diabetes into five subtypes, enabling more personalized treatment and better outcomes for patients. Diabetes is a serious health condition in which the body has trouble controlling blood sugar levels. This occurs because the body does not make e  more

Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.  The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and  more

Figures Introduces "Rural Futures" Package Ahead of Farm Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Introduces "Rural Futures" Package Ahead of Farm Bill Vote Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced a "Rural Futures" package, four bills aimed at protecting SNAP, providing financial assistance to rural hospitals, improving farmland retention, and expanding workforce development in rural communities. This package is cosponsored by Representatives Joyce Beatty (OH-03),   more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: EEOC's Top 5 Enforcement Trends for Pregnancy Accommodations Can Teach Employers Lessons
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 27, 2026: * * * EEOC's Top 5 Enforcement Trends for Pregnancy Accommodations Can Teach Employers Lessons The EEOC hasn't been shy about launching litigation against employers that haven't met their accommodation obligations since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took full effect. A review of the agency's PWFA enforcement actions since its final rule took effect in June 2024 reveals that the EEOC   more

Greg Price named Top 10 Technology Professional finalist for third consecutive year in the OnCon Icon Awards
TROY, Alabama, April 27 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Greg Price named Top 10 Technology Professional finalist for third consecutive year in the OnCon Icon Awards * Dr. W. Greg Price, Vice Chancellor Information Technology at Troy University, has once again been recognized among the world's top technology leaders, earning a place in the Top 10 Technology Professionals globally in the 2026 OnCon Icon Awards. This marks the third consecutive year Dr. Price has achieved To  more

Interior Secretary Burgum Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from an April 20, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request for the Department of the Interior and discuss what our   more

Korean Air Halts Shipments of Roosters to Philippines
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Korean Air Halts Shipments of Roosters to Philippines Recent investigations into smuggling of fighting birds triggered legislation from U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls to halt transnational shipments of tens of thousands of birds * Following a series of investigations by Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Dallas Morning News, and then the subsequent introduction of federal leg  more

New York Public Library Announces the 2026-2027 Class of Fellows at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
NEW YORK, April 28 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * New York Public Library Announces the 2026-2027 Class of Fellows at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers The New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers has selected 15 gifted academics, nonfiction writers, and creative writers for its 28th class of Fellows in 2026-2027. The Cullman Center is an international fellowship program open   more

Researchers launch spaceflight study to investigate pneumonia related heart disease
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 27 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Researchers launch spaceflight study to investigate pneumonia related heart disease * From L-R Kenny Long (UAB), Ian Berg (UAB), Vipin Chembilikandy (UAB), Palaniappan Sethu (UAB), Grant Vellinger (Redwire Space), Carlos Orihuela (UAB) Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham are launching a new space-based biomedical investigation to better understand how pneumonia can lead to serious  more

Space Dynamics Lab Recognizes 75 Graduating Student Employees, Highlights Workforce Pipeline
LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab Recognizes 75 Graduating Student Employees, Highlights Workforce Pipeline * NORTH LOGAN -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory recognized 75 student employees expected to graduate this year during a ceremony for its 155-member student workforce. "SDL's student workforce contributes significantly to engineering, science and related disciplines to support national security and scien  more

TROY history student awarded Graduate Council Fellowship at Stony Brook University
TROY, Alabama, April 27 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY history student awarded Graduate Council Fellowship at Stony Brook University * Matilda Ziegler, a student in Troy University's Department of History and Philosophy, has been awarded a Graduate Council Fellowship by Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, where she will begin PhD studies in environmental history in the fall. The Graduate Council Fellowship is awarded to only 35 incoming graduate stude  more

U.S. Army Reserve Chief Harter Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Since the first shots were fired at Lexington Common, the Army Reserve has served a single purpose - to deliver combat-ready soldiers and formations in support of the Army and the Nation. While our mission remains unchanged, the way the Army Reserve d  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Lowering Energy Affordability
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Lowering Energy Affordability U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) attended a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing to review the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Energy budget request with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. She highlighted her commitment to continue securing our grid, mainta  more

UAH Graduate Student Turns Childhood Fascination With Storms Into Award-winning Research Career
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH graduate student turns childhood fascination with storms into award-winning research career Russ Nelson For Madison Wallner, a graduate research assistant of Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, a childhood moment of awe has grown into a professional pursuit: the study of thunderstorms to predict why some   more

WLU Faculty and Students Present at Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 28 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Faculty and Students Present at Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh West Liberty University media communications students Matty Lamp and Jenna Maguire attended the Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh on April 9-11, presenting original research as part of the convention's James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference  more