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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Friday May 15, 2026 ( 55 items )  

20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * 20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards * Twenty members of the Class of 2026 received academic honors, journal awards, citizenship and leadership awards, or recognition from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Award recipients recognized in the Commencement program are listed below: Academic Awards Nicholas Wallenburgh of Lexena, Kansas received the   more

5 things FSU hurricane experts want Floridians to know before this season
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * 5 things FSU hurricane experts want Floridians to know before this season * Even during a hurricane season expected to be less active, Florida State University experts say Floridians should prepare early, stay alert and avoid focusing too narrowly on storm categories or forecast cones. During a media briefing Wednesday ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, FSU researchers and emergency manageme  more

920th Rescue Wing assists in rescue of 11 survivors off Florida coast
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * 920th Rescue Wing assists in rescue of 11 survivors off Florida coast * PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fl. - Reserve Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the rescue of 11 survivors from a downed civilian aircraft approximately 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida, May 12, 2026. An emergency locator transmitter signal from a twin-engine turboprop aircraft alerted Coast Guard Southeast  more

America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: When the Thin Blue Line Breaks - America's Police Staffing Crisis
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by American Justice Chair Brett Tolman and Frank D.Murphy, director of Community Impact and chair of the Athletes for America Coalition: * * * When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: America's Police Staffing Crisis Successful teams hinge on a strong, full roster of players. When a player is injured, or quits, the overall performance of that team--and those who depend on that team are affected. W  more

American College of Surgeons: Missing Patient Information in SEER Database May Create "Blind Spots" in Cancer Data
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Missing Patient Information in SEER Database May Create "Blind Spots" in Cancer Data Key Takeaways * The SEER database may be missing information on high-risk, underserved patients that can make overall outcomes appear better than reality. * Patients treated at centers that were not accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) were more than two to th  more

Bilirakis Highlights "Promises Made, Promises Kept" as Record VA Maintenance Funding Delivers Major Upgrades Across Nation and Here at Home
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Highlights "Promises Made, Promises Kept" as Record VA Maintenance Funding Delivers Major Upgrades Across Nation and Here at Home * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Gus Bilirakis today highlighted new progress in strengthening Veterans' health care infrastructure following passage of the FY26 budget earlier this year. The package delivers historic investments in facility modernization an  more

Board of Trustees elects new leaders, members
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 14 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Board of Trustees elects new leaders, members * The Marquette University Board of Trustees elected its newest leadership team. Raymond J. Manista, Arts '87, Law '90, was elected chair of the board; Jim Ryan, Arts '89, was elected vice chair. Manista, who was elected to the board in 2017, served as vice chair of the board from 2023-26. He is executive vice president -chief legal and public affairs   more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Florida Teacher Union Gets Beat by School Choice and Sues the Competition
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Florida teacher union gets beat by school choice and sues the competition The Florida Education Association is suing to force feed unwanted schools on families that now have better options. * Imagine a corporation that has been running the only restaurant in town for decades. The food is mediocre at best, the service is painfully slow, and the tables are  more

Census Bureau: Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. C  more

Chairman Rick Scott Highlights Sandwich Generation Families; Urges Targeted System Reform
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Highlights Sandwich Generation Families; Urges Targeted System Reform Today, Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing entitled "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation" to shine a light on the daily reality facing caregivers who are responsible for both aging parents and young children, making th  more

Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Press Nation's Largest Pharmaceutical Distributors, GPOs on Import Ban Exemptions After Executives Confirm Buying Flagged Products
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Press Nation's Largest Pharmaceutical Distributors, GPOs on Import Ban Exemptions After Executives Confirm Buying Flagged Products Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging took the latest step in their monthslong e  more

Coast Guard Investigative Service Seizes Sailing Vessel Soulmate During Offshore Interdiction Operation
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Investigative Service Seizes Sailing Vessel Soulmate During Offshore Interdiction Operation * MIAMI -Special agents with the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), supported by multiple Coast Guard surface and aviation assets, seized the sailing vessel Soulmate approximately 40 nautical miles off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, as part of an ongoing crimina  more

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Secures Nearly $25 Million to Support Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Health Research for Southern Florida
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Secures Nearly $25 Million to Support Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Health Research for Southern Florida * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the committee approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill:  "I am proud to deliver n  more

Donalds Introduces The Build Nuclear With Local Materials Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Introduces The Build Nuclear With Local Materials Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced bicameral legislation to cut "red tape" by allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel for non-safety structures while maintaining strict regulatory oversight for all critical safety-related systems. Introduced as the 24th piece of legislation by Congressman Dona  more

FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems Award Snapshot: As autonomous technologies continue to expand their presence across commercial and defense applications, a critical limitation persists. While today's machines can operate intelligently on their own, they often struggle to collaborate effectively as part of a netw  more

FAU: Report - Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices By Amber Bonefont The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report. The April Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) read in at 69.9, up more than four points from March's reading of 65.7. A  more

FEMA Approves More Than $1.2 Billion to Support Recovery in Seven Southeastern States
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $1.2 Billion to Support Recovery in Seven Southeastern States ATLANTA -- FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $12  more

Frankel, Kim Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Religious Communities
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel, Kim Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Religious Communities * Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Emerita, and Young Kim (R-CA-40), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in religious c  more

Franklin Announces 2026 U.S. Service Academy Appointments
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Announces 2026 U.S. Service Academy Appointments * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) announced two students from Florida's 18th Congressional District have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2030. Reagan Hohnstreiter of McKeel Academy received an appointment to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, while Carter Young of Geneva Classical Academy received   more

Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring "Father of the Constitution" James Madison in Florida's Madison County
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring "Father of the Constitution" James Madison in Florida's Madison County * MADISON, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring President James Madison as part of Florida's continued celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution" because of his contributions during the Amer  more

Greenberg Traurig Expands Environmental Practice with Addition of Former New Jersey Environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette
MIAMI, Florida, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Environmental Practice with Addition of Former New Jersey Environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette * NEW JERSEY - May 14, 2026 - Shawn M. LaTourette, former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner, joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in its New Jersey office. The addition of LaTourette   more

Healthier brains may be more resilient to early Alzheimer's disease
PERTH, Australia, May 15 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Healthier brains may be more resilient to early Alzheimer's disease * A healthy brain may help protect thinking and memory skills from the early effects of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Dementia is currently the leading cause of death in Australia and Alzheimer's disease is its most common form -accounting for more than 70% of cases. Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease in which cognitive   more

HH Fresh Trading. Recalls TW Enoki Mushrooms 150g Because of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * HH Fresh Trading. Recalls TW Enoki Mushrooms 150g Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 13, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 14, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Product found positive for Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: HH Fresh Trading Brand Name: HH Fresh Trading Pr  more

Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record * The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. Additionally, the season averaged 292,000 viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college softball   more

House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Press Trump Administration Over Withholding Foreign Assistance Funds and Defying Congressional Intent * Democrats on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), led by Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Mike Quigley (IL-05), sent a letter to Trump  more

Housing Cost Burdens in 2024 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48945) entitled "Housing Cost Burdens in 2024: In Brief." The report is written by innovation policy lab fellow Mary Daniels, economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Origin of Housing Cost Burden Standards ... 1 Housing Cost Burdens in 2024 ... 2 Housing Cost Burdens by Tenure and Over Time ... 2 D ifference  more

ICYMI: Jen Kiggans Can't Stop Agreeing With Racist Remarks
EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 12 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Jen Kiggans Can't Stop Agreeing With Racist Remarks Richmond - On Monday, Jen Kiggans was caught in a classic Republican position: nodding, laughing and happily agreeing with another person's racist remarks. As reported by the New York Times, the Guardian and Reuters, as well as in the Virgi  more

IGFA Announces New South American Royal Slam
DANIA BEACH, Florida, May 14 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news: * * * IGFA Announces New South American Royal Slam New program celebrates the extraordinary freshwater game fish of South America * The International Game Fish Association (IGFA), a global nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices, is proud to announce the addition of the South American Royal Slam to its suite  more

LULAC: Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F  more

MBA Students Take On Real Consulting Work at the Rady School
LA JOLLA, California, May 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * MBA Students Take On Real Consulting Work at the Rady School * There is a moment, somewhere around the second or third week of the Rady Action Project, when students stop treating it like a class. The kickoff meeting is over, the scope has been defined, and the first weekly status report is due - this time going to a real client: a senior executive at a local biotech company, or a s  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine"
LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' cost concerns, a new survey conducted by AAA found "nearly half (47%) of Michiganders let their gas tank fall closer to empty than usual before filling up" due to skyrocketing gas prices, which could "increase th  more

Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point * Audrey Ortiz-Peterson's first day of kindergarten was in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Her first day of first grade was in Panama City, Florida. Second and third grade were in Anchorage, Alaska, where her school would occasionally warn students about bear and moose sightings they may encounter while walking home. Fourth  more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Voters Should Choose
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Voters Should Choose Yesterday morning, the Virginia Supreme Court voided a redistricting referendum that voters had approved just two and a half weeks ago. Virginia Democrats drew a new map that would likely flip four of the state's 11 House seats from Republican to Democratic. Republicans challenged the process on constitutional grounds, and in a 4-  more

Orcun Selcuk receives Fulbright Global Scholar Award
DECORAH, Iowa, May 13 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Orcun Selcuk receives Fulbright Global Scholar Award * Orcun Selcuk, associate professor of political science and director of the International Studies Program at Luther College, has been selected for a Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2026-27. The prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award encourages international connections and fosters understanding and cooperation across nations. Orcun Selcuk Selcuk plans to r  more

Powering the Businesses That Power America: Coffeehouses Coast to Coast
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Powering the Businesses that Power America: Coffeehouses Coast to Coast A good coffee shop does more than serve caffeine. It keeps mornings moving and creates space for community connections --sometimes for five minutes in a drive thru line or sometimes for hours at a shared table. As coffee shops evolve into bustling community hubs, behind-the-scenes solutions from  more

Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration's Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration's Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office * Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Joseph Morelle (NY-25) introduced legislation to strengthen the legal infrastructure of our democracy against presidents or other officials who abuse their power for p  more

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Backs Pro-Law Enforcement Measures During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Backs Pro-Law Enforcement Measures During National Police Week * WASHINGTON, DC - During National Police Week, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) backed a series of pro-law enforcement measures in Congress while reaffirming her commitment to the men and women who protect American communities every day. As communities across the country honor the courage and sacrif  more

Rep. Moskowitz Discusses Bipartisan DHS Reform Package on 535 News
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Discusses Bipartisan DHS Reform Package on 535 News Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz joined Scott MacFarlane of the MeidasTouch Network for an interview with 535 News to discuss his bipartisan legislative package to reform the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During the interview, Moskowitz outlined the need to restructure key agencies and align them with departmen  more

Rep. Wilson Releases Statement on Scheduled Absence
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Releases Statement on Scheduled Absence * MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on her scheduled absence. "Following left eye surgery, my priority has been ensuring a full and responsible recovery. "Although I am currently unable to fly under my doctors' orders, my work has not stopped for a single day. While recoverin  more

Researchers help solve mystery of clockwork-like earthquake system deep beneath the Pacific
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, May 14 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Researchers help solve mystery of clockwork-like earthquake system deep beneath the Pacific * Deep beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the coast of Ecuador, a fault line on the seafloor has been generating magnitude 6 earthquakes with almost clocklike regularity for at least three decades. The earthquakes strike every five to six year  more

Rowan awards first doctorate in data science
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 14 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan awards first doctorate in data science * Rowan University has graduated its first Ph.D. in data science, marking another milestone in its rise toward R1 status as a public research institution. Gulsum Alicioglu of Ankara, Turkey, successfully defended her dissertation, "A Visual Exploration Framework for Explainable Deep Reinforcement Learning." While Rowan celebrated its newest Ph.D.s with a recogni  more

Sen. Moody Leads With Sen. Kennedy to Suspend Senator Pay During a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Sen. Moody Leads with Sen. Kennedy to Suspend Senator Pay During a Government Shutdown Senator Ashley Moody is co-leading an effort with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) to suspend Senator pay during a government shutdown. The resolution has now passed in the chamber and is in effect for Senators. "It's astounding that Democrats can hold our government hostage - forcing thousands to  more

Senator Moody Fires Off on Lawmakers Who Refuse to Protect Children Online: "Get Out of the Way"
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Fires Off on Lawmakers Who Refuse to Protect Children Online: "Get out of the Way" Senator Ashley Moody wasted no time yesterday getting right to the heart of the problem with stalled legislation that would increase protections for children online at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The witnesses at the hearing included two parents of children who lost their l  more

Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act, to permanently ban former members of the House of Representatives and Senate from lobbying Congress after leaving office. Senator Rick Scott said, "When politician  more

SUNY Honors Three at Upstate With Distinguished Faculty Rank
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY honors three at Upstate with Distinguished Faculty Rank Three Upstate faculty--Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA; Stewart Loh, PhD, and Sherard Tatum, MD--have been named SUNY Distinguished Faculty by the SUNY Board of Trustees. The three will be recognized and honored at the Upstate Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in Weiskotten Hall. The campus communit  more

TowBoatUS Steinhatchee Under New Ownership, Continuing Trusted On-Water Assistance Along Florida's Gulf Coast
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 15 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * TowBoatUS Steinhatchee Under New Ownership, Continuing Trusted On-Water Assistance Along Florida's Gulf Coast New owner-operator Carson Mullen steps in to ensure dependable service for local boaters from Cedar Key to the Econfina River * TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of towing ports, announced today that U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain Carson Mullen ha  more

UM-Flint Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander inducted into Tulane Law Hall of Fame
FLINT, Michigan, May 14 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander inducted into Tulane Law Hall of Fame * In a career built on making the case for access, opportunity and student success, Laurence B. Alexander has earned a new distinction: induction into Tulane University Law School's Hall of Fame. The University of Michigan-Flint chancellor was one of four alumni selected for the 2026 honor, which celebrates graduates "w  more

UNF Receives NSF Award to Reduce Flaws in 3D printed Metal Parts
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 15 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF receives NSF award to reduce flaws in 3D printed metal parts The University of North Florida has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award that will allow researchers to make 3D printed metal parts more reliable and less wasteful. Dr. Longfei Zhou, assistant professor of advanced manufacturing engineering, and a team of student researchers will utilize the NSF award to develop a sy  more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Advanced Foundry Capabilities Through MOSIS 2.0
MARINA DEL REY, California, May 13 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Advanced Foundry Capabilities Through MOSIS 2.0 USC-led semiconductor prototyping initiative MOSIS 2.0 will be the official storefront for cutting-edge foundry services from domestic microelectronics leaders. * Three leading domestic microelectronics facilities, HRL Laboratories, Teledyne, and Northrop   more

US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas  This strategic move, ove  more

USCA Celebrates Milestone Moments for Class of 2026 at Commencement
AIKEN, South Carolina, May 15 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA celebrates milestone moments for Class of 2026 at commencement Angela Saxon Hundreds of graduates officially became alumni after the University of South Carolina Aiken held its annual spring commencement ceremony on May 6. "To the Class of 2026, this is your moment, and it's one you've truly earned. Some of you will step into new careers, taking everything you've learned in  more

UWF Professor Receives U.S. Patent for Early Alzheimer's Detection Technology
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 15 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF professor receives U.S. patent for early Alzheimer's detection technology Dr. James Arruda, professor of psychology at the University of West Florida, has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an electroencephalographic, or EEG, platform capable of detecting mild cognitive impairment due to A  more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th annual conference and highlighted her "Let Them Build" agenda. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV q  more

Virginia Tech: Joe Wheeler Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Joe Wheeler honored with emeritus status Joe Wheeler M.Arch. '98, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exempl  more

Virginia Tech: Michael Ermann Named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Michael Ermann named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Michael Ermann, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Reynolds Metals Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from the Reynolds Metal Company to recogni  more