FROSTBURG, Maryland, May 12 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at FSU Convocation Four recipients of the 2026 Faculty Achievement Awards will be recognized at the Frostburg State University Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 20. The awards are made possible through generous gifts to the FSU Foundation, Inc. In addition, outstanding graduating seniors will be honored by their academic departments for excellence   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day * More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, b  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined bel  more

BOONE, North Carolina, May 14 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * A record 4,300+ App State graduates are ready for what's next Country music star and Mountaineer Luke Combs awarded honorary degree By Brian Miller, Carliann Rittman, Jessica Stump and Bret Yager Appalachian State University celebrated the achievements of more than 4,300 graduates -- the largest graduating class in university history -- during its Spring 2026 Commencement, with seven ceremonies he  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 12, 2026 The following is an evidence-based statement: Medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD) are lifesaving, first-line treatments- with or without behavioral interventions. Yet significant gaps remain in MOUD access, especially for veterans seeking permanent supportive housing ( JAMA Network Open ). The same can be said for  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 11 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Dr. Nate Bickford Named Dean of UWG's Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences * The University of West Georgia has named Dr. Nate Bickford dean of the Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences, effective July 1. Bickford becomes the inaugural permanent dean of the college, which has been led by interim leadership since its founding in 2024.   more

BOONE, North Carolina, May 16 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State The Rootsii project will turn surplus crops into plant-based foods, opening a new market for NC farmers By Bret Yager Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are transforming millions of pounds of surplus North Caroli  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Douglas L. Parker, senior research fellow at Harvard Law School Center for Labor and a Just Economy, and former assistant secretary of Labor for occupational safety and health, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues": * * * Thank you, Chairman MacKenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and me  more

FORT BRANCH, Indiana, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Sam B. Petsonk, owner of Petsonk PLLC, Oak Hill, West Virginia, and a miner's health and safety lawyer, from a May 8, 2026, field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, Members of the Committee -- thank you. I am a miners' health & safety lawyer from West Virginia. I formerly staffed U.S. Senators Robe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New UChicago digital research tool opens paths connecting cultures and continents * A new website beta launching today is transforming creation, stewardship and delivery of digital collections and data at the University of Chicago. Built by the UChicago Library and the Division of the Arts and Humanities, UChicagoNode is designed to give researchers and the public a single hub to discover a wide range o  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Senate Democrats Warn: Massive Cuts to Transportation Infrastructure Ahead More than 62,000 transportation infrastructure projects are under construction across the country thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's multi-year investment strategy New reports demonstrate the scope of infrastructure investm  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * The Brooks Center announces 32nd season featuring returning favorites and new visiting artists * The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts has released its 32nd season, bringing the best in music, dance and theatre to Clemson's campus. "The 2026-2027 season is an expression of the Brooks Center's mission to serve the Department of Performing Arts, the University and our local community," said Executive D  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Virginia Celebrates its 20th Graduating Class By Amy Ostroth Twenty years after opening its doors in Blacksburg, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) celebrated a milestone moment on May 8, 2026: the graduation of VCOM-Virginia's 20th graduating class. More than 3,400 physicians have graduated from VCOM-Virginia. Its Class of 2026 includes 175 graduates w  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Hickenlooper, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate t  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * JWM: Dragonflies make good mercury thermometers New research using dragonfly larvae has revealed that the great majority of national wildlife refuges in the U.S. have enough mercury to pose at least a moderate risk of impairment to wildlife, fish and humans. Mercury exposure can cause devastating effects to animals, even in places visitors often think of as pris  more