RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Faculty Member Leading Statewide Association * Dr. Robert Stevens, Arkansas Tech University associate professor of rehabilitation science, will preside over the 2026 Rehabilitation Counseling and Professional Association of Arkansas Conference as the organization's president. The conference is planned for Wednesday, May 20, through Friday, May 22, at Oaklawn Resort in Hot Springs. Stevens repo  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following written testimony by Edward C. Forst, administrator of the General Services Administration, from a May 13, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Reed, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Edward C. Forst, and I serve as the Administrator   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Webinar Series to Preview Individual Sessions on Sustainability, Plant Proteins at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo * The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting a webinar series moderated by IFT Chief Science and Technolo  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Southwestern Electric Power Company Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity * American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities (collectively, the "Gas Facil  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Athletics Announces Key Additions to Athletics Leadership Team Nicole Harris, Charles Small and Yulander Wells Jr. bring extensive experience and records of excellence to Orange Athletics. * Syracuse University Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair today announced the appointment of three senior leaders to the Department of Athletics' executive team. Nicole Harris, Charles Small, Ph.D., and Yulander W  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met Friday, May 1, approving 14 new faculty appointments, adopting updated curriculum offerings designed to meet workforce demands and conferring 1,167 degrees at commencement. Cedarville's 130th commencement took place Saturday,   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Students Win National Startup Competition for Cancer Research Venture * What started as undergraduate research in a laboratory at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has grown into an award-winning startup with the potential to improve cancer treatment for patients around the world. UA Little Rock students Zane Austin and Nistha Neupane are bringing national   more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 18 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * When Fertilization is Appropriate for Fishing Ponds * One of the many characteristics landowners can manipulate with their ponds is water fertility. Done correctly, fertilization can boost fish abundance, growth rates and maximum size, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Done carelessly, fertilization can intensify weed p  more