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Politics: President John F. Kennedy (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2026 ( 5 items )  

FOP Honors Fallen Officers at the National Memorial Service in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * FOP Honors Fallen Officers at the National Memorial Service in Washington, D.C. * Washington, DC - Today, the National Fraternal Order of Police and its National Auxiliary will host thousands of law enforcement officers, surviving family members, and friends of slain officers on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to honor the 191 law enforcement of  more

NRCC: Former Police Officer Gabe Evans Honors Fallen Hero
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Former Police Officer Gabe Evans Honors Fallen Hero Congressman Gabe Evans served 12 years in the U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a HU-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and company commander. He then joined the Arvada Police Department and served his community for over a decade. This National Police Week, Veteran and former police officer Gabe Evans is honoring Arvada Police Offi  more

SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive
SAN DIEGO, California, May 12 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive * San Diego State University will award an honorary degree to Gregory T. Lucier, a longtime business leader in San Diego's biotech and health care industries and a supporter of SDSU's Guardian Scholars program. In an annual tradition recognizing service to the university and the San Diego community, the doctor o  more

Syracuse University: School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon
SYRACUSE, New York, May 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon Couture legend Claire B. Shaeffer's 2,500-piece collection of designer garments, patterns and books, valued at $1.2 million, now calls Syracuse University home. Eileen Korey With an extraordinary and unique gift valued at more than $1.2 million, the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is likely to become a travel destinatio  more

Virginia Tech: University Ranks Fifth Among Large Schools for Peace Corps Volunteers
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University ranks fifth among large schools for Peace Corps volunteers By Emily Alberts Since President John F. Kennedy founded the Peace Corps in 1961, 820 Virginia Tech alumni have served abroad, advancing the agency's mission of promoting world peace and friendship through volunteer service. This year, Virginia Tech earned the No. 5 spot among large schools on the Peace Corps' 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Col  more