MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 18 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * $1M gift to WVU Chambers College advances student work to improve communities via Data Driven WV * A $1 million gift to the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics from an alum's family bridges experiential learning and community outreach by expanding support for Data Driven WV. Housed within the Chambers College Department of Management Information Systems and Su  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 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Fueling the Fight: USNS Kanawha Completes Strategic Deployment * At long last, the familiar blue and yellow stripes around the top of the main smokestack appeared against the coastal sky, marking the successful completion of months of dedication and support to U.S. naval forces. Family and friends gathered on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, May 16, to welcome home the crew of the USNS Kanawha. Th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 18 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Identifies More Than $168 Million in Potential Savings Across State Government * Governor Patrick Morrisey released the results of independent audits of three major state agencies which, together with savings identified through an executive order, could generate more than $168 million in potential annual savings. The Governor also announced a structural deficit invo  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 18 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU International Business Major Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study in France * HIGH POINT, N.C., May 18, 2026 - High Point University (r) rising senior Tasleem Mohamed, an international business major with minors in French and marketing, has received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to attend a French language program in Aix-en-Provence in southern France. Moha  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize May 17th as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day * Washington, D.C. - Last week, Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Kevin Kiley (I-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 17th as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a dangerous and deadly medical condition   more

AKRON, Ohio, May 19 -- Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Mon Power and Potomac Edison Request Rate Review, Proposing Two Paths to Support Reliability Investments Residential rates would remain among the lowest in the region * FAIRMONT, W. Va - Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) to review electric rates so the companies can  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 30 Years of Restoring Red Spruce in Maryland * The Nature Conservancy's Maryland and Washington D.C. chapter celebrated a restoration milestone this spring, which marked 30 years since it began restoring red spruce trees in Western Maryland with annual planting events. Since 1996, TNC has hand-planted more than 100,000 red spruce trees in Garrett an  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for America  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Receives Champion of Honor Award at National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Reception This week, Senator Jim Justice visited the National Archives Museum to speak alongside Medal of Honor Museum Foundation board members and Medal of Honor recipients, highlighting the work they have done to establish a National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, DC. "We owe a debt to our Med  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

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

KENT, Ohio, May 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness * The 2026 Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will give Wright State a chance to spotlight how its Academic Success Centers take a holistic approach to student success. Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies fo  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 17 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Commencement celebrates next generation of bold Mountaineer leaders * Accepting a charge from West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson to boldly carry forward the University's land-grant mission of service and leadership, thousands of graduates crossed the Commencement stage at the Hope Coliseum this weekend (May 15-17). "We've seen so much potential on this stage -proof of the pr  more