GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 19 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * All 52 Clinics from the 2026 ABCA Convention Now Streaming On-Demand for ABCA Members The American Baseball Coaches Association is excited to announce that the entire collection of clinic videos from the 2026 ABCA Convention is now available on-demand to all 2025-26 ABCA members. This set features all 52 presentations from the 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, Ohio, including sess  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Ambler corpse flower Little Stinker blooms once again * The corpse flower growing inside the Temple Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex bloomed for the first time since 2021, giving off a powerful stench and attracting hundreds of visitors. Little Stinker bloomed for the first time since 2021, filling the Ambler Greenhouse and Research Complex with its infamous stench. Photo by Ava B. Mendelsohn   more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 18 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Associated Student Government announces 2026 Outstanding Professor Award, top 15 nominees * Miami University's Associated Student Government (ASG) announced the top 15 nominees and Stephanie Danker as the winner of the 2026 Outstanding Professor Award. The award, managed by ASG, provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to recognize a faculty member who has had an exceptional impact on their Miami experienc  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 18 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU awarded $325,000 grant through Choose Ohio First scholarship program * ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland University has been awarded $325,577 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) through the state's Choose Ohio First scholarship program to support students in high-demand fields. Choose Ohio First is an initiative aimed at strengthening the state's workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 19 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU, Firelands and Terra State Community College form tri-county consortium to strengthen interpersonal violence prevention The three institutions established the Tri-County Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Consortium * Bowling Green State University, BGSU Firelands and Terra State Community College have partnered to establish a regional consortium to strengthen interpersonal viole  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute's Robert Alt Joins All-Star Panel at TFAS Annual Conference * America's upcoming 250th birthday offered a special opportunity to examine how we, as a nation, teach the American Founding. That was the focus of The Fund for American Studies ' 2026   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * CAIR-Ohio's 'Team Palestine' Raises Awareness for Palestinian Orphans at Cleveland Marathon On May 16, CAIR-Ohio participated in the 2026 Cleveland Marathon, joining over 13,000 runners in a citywide celebration of health, resilience, and community. For the third year in a row, CAIR-Ohio sponsored Team Palestine, a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds fo  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * How neuroscience is emerging as a long term economic driver for Northeast Ohio NeuroNEO 2026 showcases region's path to becoming neuroscience powerhouse Story by: Lydia Coutre Northeast Ohio has all the pieces to further establish its reputation as a nationally leading, economically competitive hub for neuroscience: cutting-edge research, world-renowned clinical care and a robust translational ecosys  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Colorado silica dust trial could change the way industry does business Bloomberg Law speaks with UC Law professor By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Bloomberg Law spoke with Betsy Malloy, Andrew Katsanis Professor of Law, at the University of Cincinnati, about an ongoing Colorado trial involving a seriously ill worker suing the manufacturers of engineered stone used in kitchen counterto  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown announced the winners of the 2026 OH-11 Congressional Art Competition. Alana Mullen, a junior from Bedford High School won first prize for her illustration, "Untitled". Alana's entry will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, where visitors from across the cou  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks exclusively on ESPN networks * The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Dunkin' - the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks - will be exclusively available on ESPN networks, beginning Tuesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET, on ESPN. ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team - Mike Bree  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage continues with 20+ Conference Championships beginning Tuesday, May 19 * * More than 250 Conference Tournament games across ESPN networks through Sunday * NCAA Baseball Championship Selection Special Presented by Capital One exclusively reveals the field of 64 Monday, May 25 (Noon ET, ESPN2) ESPN's industry-leading   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

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse" at 10:15 a.m. on May 20, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building: WITNESSES: Panel I * Jessica Kramer, Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency * Col. Francis B. Pera, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore Di  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 19 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Christopher Kempf '07 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship John Carroll University alumnus Dr. Christopher Kempf '07 has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship. Kempf was among 223 individuals working across 55 disciplines, chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from nearly 5,000 applicants. The Guggenheim Fellowship offers support to exceptional individuals in pursuit of schola  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces $1.4 Million Award for Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded $1,425,00 in federal funding for Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport as part of their Airport Terminal Program. This funding will be used to rep  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Futures Thinking Can Pave the Way to Education Systems Change Helping education leaders navigate uncertainty and turbulence KEY TAKEAWAYS: * In a moment of accelerating uncertainty and turbulence, futures thinking can help education leaders navigate inbound change and intentionally shape outbound change that reflects their values * Drivers such as AI integration, everyday disruptions, eroding public institutions  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 18 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Law faculty member, double alumnus commits $1.2 million to Case Western Reserve University Gift from Bob Rapp will establish distinguished lecturer position in the School of Law * Longtime faculty member Bob Rapp (ADL '69, LAW '72) has committed $1.2 million to Case Western Reserve University School of Law to establish the Robert N. Rapp Distinguished Lecturer in Business and Securities Law Fund. The  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 19 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by counsel Karen Bridges and associate Annslee Perego: * * * Colorado AI Act: Repeal and replacement after scrutiny Last week, on May 14th, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation that softened the 2024 Colorado AI Act (2024 CAIA) after the legislature began facing immense pressure to change the regulation before it went into effect this summer. The original intent of the 2024 CAIA was to  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

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased three points to 37 i  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Nationwide Children's Hospital Opens New Close To HomeSM Center with Urgent Care in Grove City Beginning today, Nationwide Children's Hospital will provide expanded specialized pediatric outpatient services for the Grove City community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSMcenter. The new center located at 1350 Stringtown Road will offer convenient access to care under one  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Sweeping up dust to detect emerging viruses * Gathering dust from buildings may hold promise as a more efficient way to track viral outbreaks in indoor settings, according to a new study. After collecting nearly 30 vacuumed dust samples from places like schools, university residence halls and office buildings, researchers simultaneously identified the presence of 54 distinct viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influ  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University confers Drew Brees and Tim Cahill with honorary doctorates at spring ceremonies * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University awarded honorary doctorates to two distinguished Boilermaker alumni in business and aerospace engineering during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. Drew Brees -legendary quarterback, entreprene  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following letter with 34 bipartisan co-signers to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross on the federal use of AI technology: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 13, 2026 The Honorable Sean Cairncross National Cyber Director Office of the National Cyber Director The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Director Cairncross: We write regarding the rapid development of frontier   more

NEW YORK, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 17, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid 2025 Impact Report, "Big Bets, Real Results," highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more * The Rockefeller Foundation today released its 2025   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on May 21, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas * Jeffrey T. Kuntz, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida * John George Edward Marck,  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $10 Million to Defend New Hampshire Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $10.2 million television reservation in New Hampshire to   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Georgia Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Georgia to support Jon Os  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 18 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Expands Advanced Manufacturing Training Through Partnership with ENGEL * Shawnee State University is expanding hands-on training in its Advanced Manufacturing Center with the addition of a new injection molding machine provided by ENGEL. The 85-ton all-electric machine expands lab capacity and supports program growth by allowing more students to participate in hands-on learning by  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

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Solar Project Supports Off-Grid Mission Work * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer In remote regions where electricity is unreliable, solar power can determine whether a ministry stays connected or goes dark. Through a senior capstone project, Cedarville University students are building a new solar charge controller to help strengthen that reliability. Partnership With SonSet Solutions Advances   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

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36867) entitled "The Columbus and Ohio River Rail Road Co. - Lease and Operation Exemption Including Interchange Commitment - CSX Transportation Inc.": * * * Digest:/1 This decision permits the Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road Company to extend its lease and operation of approximately 82.15 miles of CSX Transportation, Inc., rail lines in Ohio, subject to standar  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Technology Partnerships Help Agriculture Customers Predict and Prevent Losses * From electrical failures to severe weather events and rising roadway hazards, today's agriculture businesses are facing a growing list of operational risks. As pressures mount, more farmers and agribusiness operators are turning to technology to help identify problems earlier, improve decision-making   more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * The brain behind the words, understanding developmental language disorder and sensory processing * Language development and sensory processing skills are closely related. According to an article on Brain Behavior, children who have problems with language development tend to experience challenges with motor and auditory processes. This offers an opportunity to explore how language dev  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 18 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Three Miami seniors receive Astronaut Scholarships for 2026 * Miami University students Sara McGinnis, Siena Madsen, and Caden McCollum have earned Astronaut Scholarships for 2026. Awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, the Astronaut Scholarship is among the most significant merit-based, monetary scholarships awarded to undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) juniors and senior  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

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * A jolly good trip: Bearcats take on London for fragrance company NIS students perform field research for luxury brand Molton Brown By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu It was just their cup of tea. Six NEXT Innovation Scholars from the University of Cincinnati traveled to London early this year to perform field research for luxury bath, body and fragrance brand Molton Brown. Working with an iconi  more

DAYTON, Ohio, May 18 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * University of Dayton awarded nearly $1.36 million Choose Ohio First scholarships * The Choose Ohio First program awarded the University of Dayton $1,355,380 to recruit and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The Ohio Department of Higher Education's scholarship program aims to strengthen the state's economy by building a pipeline of STEM graduates to meet Ohio's workf  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