WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * At Fort Campbell, Hegseth Underscores Significance of Purple Hearts, Enlistments * During a visit today with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as part of its "Week of the Eagles" celebration, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the oath of enlistment to a handful of screaming eagle soldiers and pinned Purple Heart medals to the chests of nine others. While addressing the soldiers,  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch's Journey at WKU * When Lilian Branch first arrived at Western Kentucky University, much of her future felt uncertain. "As a freshman... a lot of the dreams I had felt so far away and so lofty and unachievable," she recalls. What she did have, though, was curiosity and a willingness to follow it. Now a junior, that same curiosity has taken sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy Calls for Action Against Jockeys Linked to Illegal Cockfighting in Puerto Rico Groups urge HISA and federal authorities to investigate Jose and Irad Ortiz, Jr. following explosive USA Today report about extreme violence against animals * Bethesda, Md.-- The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action today called on horse racing authorities and federal prosec  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed - Fraud in Federal Health Programs * Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Bowling Green Daily News, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), outlined how he and his Committee have led the charge to expose fraud being committed in federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare. Chairman Guthrie: Fraud in Federal Health Programs Bo  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Congressman Guthrie Op-Ed - Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers * Bowling Green, KY - In a new op-ed in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) outlined the ways that, in passing the 2026 Farm Bill, the House of Representatives has delivered much-needed certainty and relief for Kentucky farmers. Congressman Guthrie: Supporting Much-Needed Certai  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration published a final rule on May 15, 2026, amending Class D and Class E airspace designations and revoking certain Class E airspace at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The rule results from a biennial review conducted after the decommissioning of the Godman non-directional beacon at Godman Army Air Field. According to the FAA, the amendments are intended to bring the affected airspace into compliance with curre  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Engineering professor charts unexpected career path from thermodynamics to whiskey barrels * For nearly two decades, Chris Depcik has taught and researched the fundamentals of mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It's the kind of work that underpins everything from combustion engines to traffic flow.  It also, unexpectedly, led hi  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

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

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * KGS to explore Kentucky's energy outlook at annual seminar * The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) will host "Powering Kentucky's Future," its 65th annual seminar, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. This free event is at the University of Kentucky's Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building with workshops at the William T. Young Library, the Mining and Minerals Resources Building and off campus at the Earth   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by June 20 for the next edition. Self-nomi  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * New Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex Named * Western Kentucky University has appointed Dr. Christina Noel as Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC). Dr. Noel, a Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and complex support needs across s  more

ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New low-THC hemp fiber cultivar flourishes in NYS climate * The director's office at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, will soon be fitted with new flooring, made from a just-released hemp fiber cultivar bred to grow especially well in the state's climate and latitude - developed at Cornell AgriTech by Cornell researchers and grown on Cornell farms. Ursa Alta - tall bear in Latin, named for Cornell's mascot  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

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 18 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Social work graduates step into careers serving Kentucky families * Kentucky State University's School of Social Work celebrates job placements, applied research, and student achievement across the Class of 2026 Several Kentucky State University social work graduates are leaving the Hill with more than a diploma. They are also stepping into work that will place them directly alongside children, familie  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

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researcher studies how sensory cues in retail influence consumer behavior * Video produced by Ben Corwin and Erin Wickey, UK Research Communications. From soft music to scented air, subtle sensory cues in retail environments shape how consumers feel, shop and spend. Corinne Hassler, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentu  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 19 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 Wofford College holds 172nd Commencement * Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees during the 172nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17. Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, delivered the keynote address to those gathered on the lawn of Main Building. Honorary degree, teaching and service awards The college conferred honorary degrees on four indi  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