BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Alum Finds Hope in Local Communities *. Biostatistics Ahead of his alumni address at the 2026 SPH Convocation, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) discusses his priorities as the new president of the Barr Foundation, as well democracy, the immigration debate, and navigating uncertain times. Nearly 30 years ago, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) decided to pursue a Master of Public Health, in part, to lear  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Successfully Guides Burgess Biopower and Berlin Station Through Chapter 11 Reorganization To Plan Consummation Effective Date of the Chapter 11 Plan Occurred on April 1, 2026, Capping a Two-Year, Complex, Multi-Disciplinary Restructuring of a 75 MW Biomass Power Facility * Foley Hoag is pleased to announce the successful consummation of the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan for Burgess Bio  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for April * AALS president Danielle M. Conway spent April presenting her scholarship, leading her first AALS Executive Committee meeting as president, and serving as the keynote speaker at a Penn State College of Medicine and Health System event. Conway participated in the Transitional Justice   more

ADA, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * McSwain Theatre announces May movies and live music event * The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout May, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday. Tickets for the movie showcase are $3 for general admission, $2 for seniors and $2 for children ages 12 and under. A $5 combo deal i  more

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg College Names New Head Basketball Coach Muhlenberg has hired Quinn Newton, who built a championship program at the University of Maine at Farmington in only two seasons, as its 25th head men's basketball coach. Newton led UMF to a 23-6 record (the winningest season in program history) and the North Atlantic Conference championship in 2025-26. The Beavers went on the road and upset Montclair State  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Caps Off Week of "Affordability Action Tour" Events with Visits to Affordable Housing Site, New England College * (Henniker, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) capped off a week of events as part of her "Affordability Action Tour" to highlight the rising cost of energy, health care and housing in the Granite State by visiting an affordable housing development in West Leban  more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Law earns national recognition for public interest law placement U.S. News & World Report ranking underscores UMass Law's commitment to justice and public service * The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to public service and social justice, ranking No. 26 in the nation for publ  more

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Law repeats strong national ranking for practical training Continued recognition highlights School of Law's commitment to practice-ready graduates * The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) has once again been recognized for excellence in hands-on legal education, earning a top national ranking for practical training in the 2026 preLaw Magaz  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Der, Yeh provide scientific context for recent progress in RAS therapeutics for pancreatic cancer UNC Lineberger researchers Channing J. Der, PhD, and Jen Jen Yeh, MD, have published an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine as part of the journal's Science Behind the Study series. Their paper, "Advances in RAS Therapeutics for Pancr  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 4 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: * * * University of Mary Welcomes New University Chaplain Father Paul Gardner Named University Chaplain at the University of Mary * The University of Mary has named Father Paul Gardner as its new University chaplain and director of the Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry, bringing back a former student who left campus for the seminary and is now returning as a priest. For Father Gardner, the app  more