BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Netchoice v. Weiser, supporting Colorado's law requiring social media platforms to provide fact-based notices about their products -pr  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Study Finds Fewer Gen Z Rely on Family for Financial Assistance, Even With 42% Living Paycheck to Paycheck * CHARLOTTE, NC-According to the Bank of America 2026: Gen Z & The Cost of Adulting (PDF), 81% of Gen Z (ages 18-29) say it's important to be perceived by others as financially responsible, and fewer are relying on family for fina  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs). DATES: This moratorium is effective May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regula  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet May 27 * The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet by web conference from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 27. Agenda items include: * A presentation on the development of the 2026 CHPP Amendment chapters * A discussion and opportunity for Steering Committee feedback t  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), joined by 24 colleagues, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration work with the United Nations (UN) to fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Numerous UNRWA employees have  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Sign the petition: Release alleged source Courtney Williams Another courageous whistleblower has been charged under the Espionage Act. * Courtney Williams is a U.S. Army veteran who spoke out about the gender discrimination and sexual harassment she endured as a contractor working with a "special military unit" at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina. Williams' disclosures in  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 19 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Defense Health Network Central rolls out ambient listening technology to enhance patient care * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Defense Health Network Central providers are using a new tool to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient-provider interactions. The Defense Health Agency initiated a phased rollout of its new ambient listening technology in February 2026, following a successful pilot at  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ announces $1.2M for flood resilience projects in Swannanoa and Rosman * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint, the state's premier flood planning initiative, has awarded more than $1.2 million for two flood resilience projects in Swannanoa and Rosman. The projects will create nearly 9 million gallons (or 2  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation awards $50,000 to organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans As Memorial Day approaches, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans. These grants - part of the Foundation's America250 initiative - will primarily help provide former service members with valuable job readiness skills, resources a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation Invests Over $250,000 to Support Veterans' Career Pathways Across 6 States As Memorial Day approaches and communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $250,000 to help veterans gain job-ready skills and build pathways to in-demand civilian careers. Through its America250 initiative, the Foundation i  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Oral GLP-1s Without Fasting or Reduced Efficacy New oral drug delivery approach protects peptide-based drugs like GLP-1s from destruction in the stomach. By Ken Kingery Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a new approach to delivering GLP-1 medications orally that does not require fasting and maintains their efficacy. The technique could also be useful fo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Proposes to Eliminate and Delay Protections from Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water The plan would weaken protections for up to 105 million people nationwide * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to repeal federal restrictions on four PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water. The move will eliminate the  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 18 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Students Win Ford Award with Rural Transit App Prototype * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 18, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering students have won the Ford College Network TEST TRACK award for Social Mobility in the 2025-26 competition by developing an app prototype to address a transportation issue in  more

LONDON, England, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Fayetteville State University and Taylor & Francis extend research impact through open access publishing * Three-year agreement eliminates OA publishing costs for researchers at one of Americas oldest HBCUs  Fayetteville State University (FSU), one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States, has announced a lan  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for 650 New Jobs Across Three Business Development Projects in Southeast Michigan * Investments will advance Michigan's leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, R&D, and agribusiness LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board announced approval for projects in Troy (Oakland County), Detroit (Wayne Coun  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Signs Executive Order Aimed at Increasing Housing Opportunities and Affordability Across North Carolina * Today Governor Stein signed an executive order Opens in new window to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City Manager Presents Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 During tonight's City Council meeting, Greensboro City Manager Nathaniel "Trey" Davis presented the Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which begins July 1, 2026. The recommended budget totals $913.2 million across all funds, with a recommended General Fund budget of $485.9 million. The budget maintains core City serv  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary Series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT Debuts June 1 * * The HBO Original three-part documentary series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT, directed and executive produced by Chris Smith (HBO's Emmy (r) -winning "100 Foot Wave"), debuts MONDAY, JUNE 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Su  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 19 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Hosts Artificial Intelligence Summit for Faculty * High Point University (r) faculty members returned to the classroom for a one-day, forward-thinking summit focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education.  HPU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) and the Office of Academic Affairs hosted the summit called "AI For Extraordinary Education" on M  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission will review part of an administrative law judge's ruling that found violations of Section 337 involving imports of photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies and related components used in solar energy systems. The investigation began on February 18, 2025, after Shoals Technologies Group LLC of Portland, Tennessee filed a complaint alleging patent infringement involving products imported and sold by Voltage LLC of Chapel Hill, North   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * Governor Wes Moore Challenges the Class of 2026: Who Will You Fight For? By Dr. Cheryl Butler Brayboy Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivered a powerful commencement address to the Johnson C. Smith University Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He urged graduates to embrace leadership during this defining moment in American history. It was a message of congratulations, commendation and a call t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Lifelong Republican Slams Whatley's Lack Of Integrity & Judgment For Elevating A Convicted Child Sex Predator * In a new Letter to the Editor in the Mountaineer, a "lifelong" Republican slams DC insider Michael Whatley for knowingly appointing a convicted child sex predator to NCGOP leadership multiple times. The Mountaineer: "In recent media reports, Michael Whatley is challenged f  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Marine Fisheries to reopen some waters to non-exempted gill net use * On May 25, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) will reopen some internal fishing waters to gill nets managed under the State's Endangered Species Act Section 10 Incidental Take Permit (ITP). The ITP authorizes a limited number of incidental takes o  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 19 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows * AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today's world. This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend Health Journ  more

IRVINE, California, May 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Metropolitan New York ranks as America's largest hurricane exposure zone, Cotality report finds * \- New York beats major Florida and Texas metros with 3.27M+ homes at risk from hurricane winds and storm surge \- More than $12.26T in national property value is exposed to hurricane wind risk \- ~1M homes face severe flood risk outside mandatory insurance zones - dr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Driving Up Power Bills. A New Study Looks at How Bad It Could Get New research suggests electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in some parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030, with a national average increase of 6%-29%. Electricity demand related to data centers is also likely to increase CO2 emissions by up to  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Economists Solve a Mystery Involving International Trade and Competition From China Economists have identified - and resolved - a seeming paradox regarding how competition from China affects the price and volume of products that are exported from other countries into the United States. The findings shed new light on the complex dynamics of international trade and how the effect  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Nondestructive Testing Paves Way for Genetic Analysis of Historical Parchments Researchers have demonstrated a nondestructive way to collect cellular material from historical parchment manuscripts, allowing them to conduct genetic analyses that offer new insights into everything from trade routes to agricultural practices dating back 1,300 years - without harming the valuable m  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Improve AI's Ability to Learn New Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance A new framework allows AI models that have already been trained to learn new tasks without sacrificing performance when performing old tasks. The framework, called CHEEM, also improves an AI model's operating efficiency by using fewer computational steps to perform simpler tasks. "CHEEM address  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching with Food Boosts Preschoolers' Science Knowledge and Vocabulary Using food in the classroom can help preschoolers learn more about science and increase their vocabulary skills, according to new research from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. It also might get preschoolers to taste, or at least touch, the green vegetables on their dinner pla  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published a notice on May 19, 2026, announcing the establishment of an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to oversee proceedings related to a proposed uranium enrichment facility in Kentucky. The proceeding involves Global Laser Enrichment LLC, Wilmington, North Carolina, and its proposed Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, McCracken County, Kentucky. According to the notice, Global Laser Enrichment has applied for a license authoriz  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 19 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * OPINION: TRIO McNair Program empowers first-gen students to pursue doctorates * By Marko Mohlenhoff TRIO McNair Scholars Program, New Mexico State University We hear a lot these days the question, "Is a college education still worth it?" I was fortunate growing up. Though our family didn't have a lot of money, my brother and I never wanted for anything - except maybe the cable televi  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Outstanding members of W&M community honored at Commencement * Several awards are presented annually to graduates, staff and faculty members during the William & Mary Commencement ceremony. Below is a list of the awards that were presented during this year's ceremony on May 15. - Ed. * The Lord Botetourt Medal * James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup * Sullivan Awards * Graves Award * Thatcher Prize   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Adams, Takano, and Sen. Sanders Reintroduce Restoring Overtime Pay Act * Washington, D.C. -Monday, May 18, 2026, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), and Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) reintroduced the Restoring Overtime Pay Act to expand and strengthen overtime protections for 29.3 million workers. This legislation comes at a crucial time, as Presid  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Miller Announce Growing Support for IMPACT Act 2.0 Ahead of Surface Transportation Reauthorization * Bipartisan legislation continues to gain industry and stakeholder endorsements WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) announced growing bipartisan and industry support for the IMPACT Act 2.0, legislation t  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 19 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Soil Judging Team finishes 20th at national contest * Story by Liz Kelm The South Dakota State University Soil Judging Team returned from the National Collegiate Soils Contest in Raleigh, North Carolina, with strong results. Competing against 28 universities and more than 300 students to properly identify and characterize regional soils, SDSU secured a 20th overall finish and a 14th-place  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals * WASHINGTON - 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 in the 119 th Congress, the Senate Judiciar  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * EPA proposes to gut limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water, abandoning communities across the country WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to withdraw national drinking water standards for several toxic PFAS chemicals and delay others is a stunning reversal of family health protections, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center. This action threa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 20 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Fourth Circuit Court denies Stay for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project Pipeline could cause irreparable harm to 173 wetlands and streams along its path * RICHMOND, Va. - The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for Transcontinental's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) in Virgin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State assumes management of Topsail Nature Preserve to protect coastal resources and public access * Today, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM), in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust (NCCLT), marked the transfer of the Topsail Nature Preserve on the south end of Topsail Island to state mana  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Sustainable Ag Named National Science Foundation Research Fellow * North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences student Sydney Bryson works in the lab with soil scientist Arnab Bhowmik, Ph.D., who is researching ways to grow hemp for fiber. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 19, 2026) -A senior in the Colle  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Timothy M. McGeary Named ARL Member Representative to CNI Steering Committee * Timothy M. McGeary (16LFP Fellow) has been appointed as the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member representative to the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Steering Committee for the 2026-2029 term. Tim McGeary is the university librarian and Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of L  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Posts Its Most-Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Ever * TNT Sports posted its best Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round ever, which included Thursday's Game 5 of the Montreal/Buffalo series which averaged 1.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched, Second Round, Game 5 on cable ever featuring a Canadian team. The game peaked at   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Two-Time Alumnus Named Harvard Graduate School of Design Loeb Fellow * Kamal Bell '14, '15, owner of Sankofa Farms in Durham County, North Carolina, has been named a Loeb Fellow by the Harvard Graduate School of Design. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 19, 2026) -Kamal Bell, a two-time graduate of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP REACH Fellows Turn Research into Career Pathways and Community Impact Adrielle Cooper Thousands of miles from Pembroke, Sheena Holbrook handed Aboriginal Elder Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor two baskets crafted by Lumbee artists. The exchange reflected more than a shared appreciation for art and history. It became a moment of connection between Indigenous communities separated by  more

GUILFORD, England, May 19 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * University Global Partnership Network welcomes the University of Wollongong * The University of Wollongong has joined the University Global Partnership Network (UGPN). The UGPN is a consortium that advances collaborative research and education comprising the University of Surrey, UK; North Carolina State University, USA; the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and the University of Wollongong, Austral  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota fund raiser is UCR's next development leader * A top development executive at University of Minnesota has been named UC Riverside's next vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE). Travis Smith will also assume the role of president of the UC Riverside Foundation following confirmation by the foundation board of trustees. Smith is currentl  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news: * * * Belk College expands programs to meet the future of business New undergraduate, graduate and international offerings reflect evolving industry needs across Charlotte and beyond. * As industries evolve and new technologies reshape the workplace, the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is expanding its academic portfolio to meet the moment, shaped by the demand  more

BOONE, North Carolina, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Upcoming Swannanoa event addresses risks to life and property * Western North Carolina residents can learn about landslide, wildfire and flood risks and how to prepare for WNC-specific hazards at a community educational and preparedness event on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Warren Wilson College.  The event will begin at 1 p.m. with an overview of a recent project   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designations for five official agencies--Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food--will end on the dates listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The Grain Inspection Services of Texas, LLC, voluntarily cancelled their designation effective on February 28, 2026, and the area   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Celebrates Opening of Birch & Branch Affordable Housing Community * VHB joined officials from the City of Raleigh, Wake County, and other project stakeholders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Birch & Branch, a new affordable housing community designed to exp  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Elfreth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Against Aquatic Invasive Species * Today, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control and Prevention Act. The bipartisan legislation would modernize federal AIS authorities to better prevent, control, and eradicate aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species, including   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Receives Champion of Science Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the 2026 Champion of Science award from the Science Coalition. Congressman Wittman was jointly nominated for this honor by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Old Dominion University (ODU). The award recognizes his advocacy for scientific research over the course of his career.  more