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'Drag Down Our Electric Bills' rally and drag show to be held ahead of Duke Energy rate hike hearing in Durham
BOONE, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release:
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'Drag Down Our Electric Bills' rally and drag show to be held ahead of Duke Energy rate hike hearing in Durham
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April 28, 2026
CONTACT
Steph Gans, Assistant Director, Clean Water for NC, 919-401-9600, steph@cwfnc.org
Durham, N.C. -On Tuesday, May 12, Durham County residents, elected officials and advocates from various organizations will host a rally and drag show b
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2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd consecutive year
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2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd-consecutive
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29 Mountaineers Honored With 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
BOONE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news:
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29 Mountaineers honored with 2026 App State Awards of Distinction
Honorees recognized for leadership, teaching, service and more
By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman and Jessica Stump
Appalachian State University honored 29 students, faculty and staff during its fourth annual Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing their exemplary contributions to the success of the university and its community me
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5 WVU Bucklew Scholars chosen as 2026 Foundation Scholars
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 27 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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5 WVU Bucklew Scholars chosen as 2026 Foundation Scholars
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Twenty incoming West Virginia University students from across the Mountain State who are driven by shared passions for innovation and service have been named the 2026-27 cohort of Bucklew Scholars. From this distinguished group of students, five have been selected as Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University aw
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive qu
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AGA Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Achievements
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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AGA Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Achievements
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The American Gas Association today presented a slate of awards recognizing outstanding achievements in advancing safety on behalf of the downstream natural gas industry at its Operations Conference, the natural gas industry's largest annual gathering of utilities, distribution and transmission operators. The awards cele
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Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America
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NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy ("Ares") have acquired a 32.4
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Cherokee National Forest Partners with Collaborative Stakeholder Group to Restore Native Forest Communities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Cherokee National Forest Partners with Collaborative Stakeholder Group to Restore Native Forest Communities
This spring, the Cherokee National Forest will implement the Stonepile Project, a restoration initiative developed with the assistance and enthusiastic support of the Cherokee National Forest South Zone Collaborative Group (SZCG).
The SZCG came together in 2017 to identify
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Congressman Taylor Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Taylor Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, through the House of Representatives by a vote of 224-200.
"After delivering an historic $66 billion to support American agriculture through President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts, I'
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Converse University: Professor Tekulve and MFA Alumni Collaborate on Anthology
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 2 -- Converse University issued the following news:
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Professor Tekulve and MFA Alumni Collaborate on Anthology
Redhawk Publications released Appalachian Grit Lit Anthology, featuring a powerful story, "Ostriches" by award-winning Spartanburg author, and Converse University Associate Professor of English Susan Tekulve, and edited by Converse MFA graduate Rhonda Browning White '13.
From the press release:
"Tekulve's debut poetry collection, Bodies of Ligh
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Direct Relief and the Pfizer Foundation Announce New Grantees in Fifth Year of Infectious Disease Program
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief and the Pfizer Foundation Announce New Grantees in Fifth Year of Infectious Disease Program
Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Innovation Awards in Community Health, supporting infectious disease prevention and management in underserved communities. Through $4.5 million in grants over two years, the program will support 16 U.S
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ETSU partners with Bristol, TN and Tennessee Hills for Bristol Sessions Nights
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU partners with Bristol, TN and Tennessee Hills for Bristol Sessions Nights
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BRISTOL, Tenn. - A century after the recordings that forever changed American music, Bristol, Tennessee is setting the stage for a yearlong celebration that bridges its storied past with a vibrant musical future. Today, the City of Bristol, Tennessee, alongside the ETSU Appalachian Music Collective and Tennessee
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Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional Athletes and Coaches at Long Leaf Pine Presentation
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional Athletes and Coaches at Long Leaf Pine Presentation
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Today Governor Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the State of North Carolina.
"These exceptional North Carolinians have excelled in sports and, beyond their wins, demonstrated deep commitment to their communities," said Governor J
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Groups challenge FERC certificate for SSEP pipeline
BOONE, North Carolina, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release:
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Groups challenge FERC certificate for SSEP pipeline
Several environmental groups filed a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's certificate for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline.
The Sierra Club, 7 Directions of Service, Appalachian Voices and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy filed a lawsuit yesterday in the U.S.
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Harpers Ferry NHP Seeks New Ideas for Cook Hall
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Harpers Ferry NHP Seeks New Ideas for Cook Hall
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking ideas for potential uses of historic Cook Hall. The NPS invites individuals, educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations to share their ideas by responding to a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI).
Constructed in 1940 as a dormitory for
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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology: Rooted in Resilience - How Genomics is Helping Save the Trees That Sustain Us
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 22 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news:
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Rooted in Resilience: How Genomics is Helping Save the Trees that Sustain Us
An Everyday DNA blog article
Written by: Sarah Sharman, PhD
Illustrated by: Rita Clare, Scivetica
If you stop and think about it, most of us probably have an important memory of a tree. Maybe yours was the oak tree that shaded your backyard, the one sturdy enough for a tire swing or a secret hideout treeh
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ICYMI: With Stops in Richmond & Roanoke, Governor Spanberger Marks 100 Days in Office
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: With Stops in Richmond & Roanoke, Governor Spanberger Marks 100 Days in Office
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RICHMOND, VA -Yesterday in Richmond and Roanoke, Governor Abigail Spanberger marked 100 days in office -speaking directly to Virginians about the steps her Administration is taking to make life more affordable for families and grow the Commonwealth's economy.
To recap her first 100 days in offic
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Institute for Energy Research: Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing.
2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $
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Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release:
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Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time
"Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago
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"Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for th
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Lithium in Eastern States Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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Lithium in Eastern States Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
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RESTON, Va. -The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium, enough to replace 328 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The southern
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Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. named Kean Family Dean of the Beasley School of Law
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. named Kean Family Dean of the Beasley School of Law
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Currently the dean and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law and Haslam Family Professor at the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Brown brings a track record of both leadership and scholarship to the role. He will begin in the role on August 1.
Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. has been named the Kean Family Dea
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Marking 100 Days in Office, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills in Roanoke to Expand Opportunity, Grow Virginia's Economy
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Marking 100 Days in Office, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills in Roanoke to Expand Opportunity, Grow Virginia's Economy
Governor Abigail Spanberger today -on her 100th day in office -signed 12 bipartisan bills focused on connecting students with apprenticeships, creating economic opportunity in every single region of the Commonwealth, and strengthening Virginia schools.
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MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 29 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners
The Modular Building Institute's 2026 World of Modular conference and tradeshow concluded April 23 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after a record-setting week of education, networking, and global industry engagement.
More than 1,800 attendees took part in the four-day event, inc
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Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska-developed school partnership program attracts Swiss scholar
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A Swiss researcher is spending the spring in Lincoln to learn more about an innovative program designed to improve children's academic, social and behavioral outcomes while building stronger, more effective relationships among parents and teachers.
Caroline Villiger, professor and head of the Family-Education-School research program
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Playing on Common Ground: CMU Monster Game Helps Groups Work Across Differences
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Playing on Common Ground: CMU Monster Game Helps Groups Work Across Differences
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created an innovative way to practice working together and achieving a common goal. In Monsters of Appalachia (opens in new window), players learn how to build better movements through live action role play.
The Center for Transformational Play (opens in new window)
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Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center
RADFORD, Virginia, April 29 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center
Radford University is partnering with leading organizations across Southwest and Southside Virginia to form the Center for Rural Health Partner Council, focused on addressing workforce needs, expanding access to care and tackling persistent health disparities in the region.
As part of this
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Southern Environmental Law Center: U.S. Court of Appeals Denies Stays for Virginia DEQ and North Carolina DEQ MVP Southgate 401 Certifications
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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U.S. Court of Appeals Denies Stays for Virginia DEQ and North Carolina DEQ MVP Southgate 401 Certifications
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied motions for stay, pending judicial review, of both the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's (VDEQ) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (N
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Stoots, Wykoff to speak at ETSU's Commencement ceremonies
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Stoots, Wykoff to speak at ETSU's Commencement ceremonies
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East Tennessee State University will celebrate 2,061 members of the Class of 2026 at its Commencement exercises May 8-9.
"Commencement is one of the most meaningful moments of the academic year, celebrating both what our students have accomplished and the promise they carry forward," said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. "Our grad
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SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Burris as the Next President of SUNY Buffalo State University
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Burris as the Next President of SUNY Buffalo State University
Dr. Burris Currently Serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lenoir-Rhyne University
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The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Jennifer Burris as president of SUNY Buffalo State University.
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Timeline: A summary of Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.'s experience and accomplishments
BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Timeline: A summary of Incoming President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.'s experience and accomplishments
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The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees voted to name Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D., as the next president of Buffalo State University during the afternoon session of the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting on April 28. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2026. Incoming President Burri
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University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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University Honors Faculty, Staff for Advising, Teaching, Outreach
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The University of Toledo recently recognized its outstanding advisors and teachers and announced the recipients of the Edith Rathbun Award for Outreach and Engagement for the 2025-26 academic year, as well as both the Student Employee and Student Employment Supervisor of the Year.
"We are honored to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge t
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Virginia Tech: Research and Scholarship Honored With Spring Awards
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Research and scholarship honored with spring awards
Each year, the Office of Research and Innovation collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs to honor the extraordinary faculty who have demonstrated such impact through three awards: the Early Career Scholarly Impact Award, the Frontier Award, and the Engaged Research Award.
By Travis Williams
Faculty members are working on research that impacts everyday
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi
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