WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * "We Are Not Going Anywhere": Horsford Hosts District-Wide Town Hall on Voting Rights, Economic Justice, and the Fight Against Redistricting * NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) hosted a district-wide town hall bringing together community leaders, advocates, and digital creators for a conversation centered on voting rights, economic justice, and how the two are fundamentally i  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia, representing over 900 trade school and career college campuses nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability components of the Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Drive Workforce Pell negotiated rulemaking committee (Doc  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * College Football Studio host and SportsCenter anchor Matt Barrie named SEC Nation host * SportsCenter anchor and college football commentator Matt Barrie has been named as the new host of SEC Nation. Beginning this fall, Barrie will join SEC Network's weekly traveling show on campus at SEC schools across the South, bringing fans all they need to know ahead of the week's  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 27 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Commencement Crowd Celebrates Octogenarian's Degree Completion * HIGHLIGHTS * At the May 9 Commencement morning ceremony, the crowd gave the diminutive 86-year-old a standing ovation. * Decidedly one of Winthrop's oldest graduates, Jocelyn "Joycelyn" Davis has been on Winthrop's campus taking classes for 20 years. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Eighty years ago, Jocelyn Sturgeon Davis started first  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eliza Gallagher recognized with Honors College's Bradbury Award * Clemson University Honors College Students in Eliza Gallagher's Honors courses don't just learn mathematics. They create puzzles, test ideas and conduct research that extends beyond the classroom. That student-centered approach to teaching and mentorship has earned Gallagher, associate professor of mathematical sciences, the 2026 Douglas W  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Meghan Maher, end-of-life doula and family caregiver in Windermere, Florida, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation": * * * I. Who I Am -- and Why I'm Here Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members of the Committee -- thank you for your leadership in advancing legislation that recognizes and supp  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman Department of Music presents Music by the Lake Concert Series * The Furman University Department of Music will present its Music by the Lake Concert Series, the "Sounds of Summer." Join the Lakeside Concert Band and guest artists to hear at least an hour of music every Thursday now through July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater on campus. Selected concerts will take place in McAlister Auditorium  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University * Top Stories For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University's Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following a national search, Kevin Guskiewicz was named on Wednesday as the unanimous selection as Clemson University's next president. A neuroscientist and higher educa  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Keely, Winkler describe benefits of youth development programs in SC * In a commentary appearing in The Post and Courier, Amy Keely and Claudia Winkler of The Riley Institute at Furman University, ask, "Are students truly prepared for college and careers? Do our systems work together to ensure their success?" Claudia Winkler, The Riley Institute. Photo: Jeremy Fleming. Keely, director of South Caroli  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU researchers study the impact of celebrity fashion on public opinion * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 27, 2026 Can the outfit a celebrity wears to court influence how the jury or public perceive them? Kennesaw State University students Emily Lesmes and Alaina Jean have been studying exactly that. Working with Associate Professor of Marketing and Sales Hyunju Shin, the students who are participants in   more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 27 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Libby Adams '27 receives Hertog Fellowship * Elizabeth "Libby" Adams '27 has received a Hertog Fellowship to participate in the War Studies Program in Washington, D.C., this summer. Adams, a politics and international affairs and psychology double major, is one of 88 students selected across the four programs funded by the Hertog Foundation and is one of only 20 chosen for War Studies. Adams represents t  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 28 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Joins Coalition of Partners in Signing MOU Advancing Conservation and Hunting Heritage The National Wild Turkey Federation joined the USDA Forest Service and the Boone and Crockett Club in signing a Memorandum of Understanding highlighting the importance of sustaining outdoor recreation opportunities, with a particular emphasis on public access for hunting, angling, wildlife   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Paul Gordon-Ross Named Faculty Senate Advisory Committee Senator of the Year * Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine When the Advisory Committee of the Faculty Senate selected this year's Senator of the Year, they recognized a faculty leader helping shape both Clemson University's future and the future of veterinary medicine in South Carolina. Paul Gordon-Ross, DVM, MS, PhD, is the Year F  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State   more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Davis, Cohen, Clyburn Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park * Washington, D.C. -This month, Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), and James E. Clyburn (D-SC) led the House introduction of the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, legislation to establish a multi-site National Historical P  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Adds David Beasley to Board of Trustees Former South Carolina Governor and WFP Executive Director Joins Board as Global Hunger Crisis Deepens - The Rockefeller Foundation announced today that The Honorable David Beasley will serve on its Board of Trustees starting in June. A former Governor of South Carolina and Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Pr  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals. The letter argues that current federal habeas review i  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3 * The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Sixteen Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for International Study and Internships * Sixteen students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been named Gilman Scholars and awarded a collective $55,000 in scholarships from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies or internships abroad. "It's inspiring to see our Volunteers exploring academic and personal growth around the globe,  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 28 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * State Receives $4.68 Million PFAS Settlement from Tyco Fire Products, LP and Chemguard, Inc. for New Hampshire Public Water Systems Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has received a $4.68 million settlement payment from Tyco Fire Products, LP and Chemguard, Inc. as a result of the State's ongoing litigation against the manufacturer  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 27 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Congressional Redistricting * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement after the South Carolina Senate adjourned without giving third reading to H. 5683, ending consideration of a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 election: "President Trump needs a Republican Congress to continue pursuing conservative po  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple University researchers uncover metabolic weakness in ovarian cancer * Nathaniel Snyder, assistant professor in the Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, served as one of the principal investigators on the study, which was published online May 27 in the scientific journal Nature. Nathaniel Snyder, assistant profe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children - Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders * Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Julie Johnson (D-TX), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding disorders among underserved populati  more