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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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'World-class science can be done here': UTRGV researcher earns national acclaim for liver cancer study
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * 'World-class science can be done here': UTRGV researcher earns national acclaim for liver cancer study RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS -- In a laboratory at the UTRGV School of Medicine, Dr. Karla Perez looks at cellular data with the precision of a rocket scientist, which, until recently, is exactly what she was.  Originally from El Paso, she began her career as a research engineer in aerospac  more
80th Flying Training Wing Welcomes New Commander During Change of Command Ceremony
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 80th Flying Training Wing Welcomes New Commander During Change of Command Ceremony By Capt. Elizabeth Notice, 80th Flying Training Wing  SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher P. Mulder assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing from Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2026.  Maj. Gen. Roy  more
AFPC welcomes new commander, command chief
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * AFPC welcomes new commander, command chief JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) welcomed its new commander and command chief during a joint assumption of command and change of responsibility ceremony here, June 30, 2026.  Lt. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, presided over the morning ceremony whe  more
Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives. Formalized by Gen. Curti  more
American Heart Association announces volunteer leaders for 2026-27
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * American Heart Association announces volunteer leaders for 2026-27 The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, has named its volunteer leadership for fiscal year 2026-27. Beginning July 1, Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, a North Carolina-based interventional cardiologist, will serve as the Association's new volunteer president and Lee   more
As data-center demand grows, Sandia advances AI controls to keep voltage steady in real time
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * As data-center demand grows, Sandia advances AI controls to keep voltage steady in real time * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -As artificial intelligence drives rapid growth in data centers, utilities are facing a new challenge: keeping voltage steady as electricity demand grows, shifts quickly and becomes harder to predict. As demand grows and more distributed energy res  more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Landmark Legal Victory to Lock Pornographic Website Domain and Protect Minors From Harmful Content
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Landmark Legal Victory to Lock Pornographic Website Domain and Protect Minors From Harmful Content * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark court order to cut off a pornographic website's ability to operate under its domain name after the company failed to take measures to protect children from the harmful sexual content it published. This legal vict  more
Binghamton University: Biology Alumni Receive Honor for Undergraduate Paleontology Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Biology alumni receive honor for undergraduate paleontology research Julia Zottola '26 and Sofia Corsico-Sanchez '26 earn recognition from the Association for Women Geoscientists and the Paleontological Society By Jennifer Micale Locked in ancient stone, the traces of life we know as fossils have a great deal to teach about the living world. "Scientists can learn about the biomechanics of an extinct spe  more
Can GLP-1 medications improve health in people with Type 2 diabetes and PAD?
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Can GLP-1 medications improve health in people with Type 2 diabetes and PAD? Research Highlights: * GLP-1RA (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) medications, which are prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and to help with weight loss, were found to reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations among people with Type 2 diabetes and narrowed leg arterie  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Enemies of Energy - 350.org
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 1, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun to the Enemies of Energy: * * * Enemies of Energy: 350.org 350.org has been pushing weather dependent wind and solar electricity on Africa ... where hundreds of millions still live with functionally zero power. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy (https://capitalresearch.org/article/enemies  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Increasing Civil Commitment for the Service Resistant Mentally Ill and Chemically Dependent in Minnesota
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * Increasing civil commitment for the service resistant mentally ill and chemically dependent in Minnesota Historical approach to mental illness and chemical dependency - Up through the 1960's, Minnesota, like much of the nation, had developed  more
COA Releases AI Playbook for Community Oncology Practices
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release: * * * COA Releases AI Playbook for Community Oncology Practices New Resource Provides a Practical Framework for Evaluating, Implementing, and Governing Artificial Intelligence - The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) today announced the release of its AI Playbook, a practical resource designed to help independent community oncology practices evaluate, implement, and oversee the use of artificial intelli  more
Comer, Sessions, Higgins, Biggs Continue Oversight of CIGIE Following GAO Report Uncovering Integrity Committee Failures
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Comer, Sessions, Higgins, Biggs Continue Oversight of CIGIE Following GAO Report Uncovering Integrity Committee Failures House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman   more
Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight How Small Businesses Have Shaped 250 Years of the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight How Small Businesses Have Shaped 250 Years of the American Dream Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream" to highlight the vital role small  more
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured  more
Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Constitution from Sharia Law Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Constitution from Sharia Law Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Preserving Our Constitution Act, a bill ensuring that courts and adjudicative bodies in the United States do not recognize or enforce foreign laws, religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with the Constitution of the United St  more
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan VA Home Loan Navigator Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Bipartisan VA Home Loan Navigator Act * Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, introduced the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, legislation to help veterans better access and use their VA home loan benefits by providing free, independent guidance and counseling. The VA home loan is one of the most valuable benef  more
Court Upholds Santa Cruz Sugary Drink Tax in Win for Community Health
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Court Upholds Santa Cruz Sugary Drink Tax in Win for Community Health On May 28, 2025, the California Grocers Association, the American Beverage Association and allies filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court challenging the city of Santa Cruz's sugary drink tax less than a month after it took effect. On June 29, 2026, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto is  more
CrowdStrike Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader in Zero Trust Browser Security
AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 1, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader in Zero Trust Browser Security Enforcing continuous in-session protection across any browser on managed and unmanaged devices establishes Falcon Secure Access as the new standard for browser security - CrowdStr  more
Cuban illegal alien sent to federal prison for role in human smuggling operation
HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Cuban illegal alien sent to federal prison for role in human smuggling operation * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 29-year-old illegal alien from Cuba living in Houston has been ordered to federal prison in a crime that involved transporting numerous illegal aliens, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Juan Manuel Sifontes-Sinales pleaded guilty Feb. 1  more
DAF reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to ACC
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * DAF reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to ACC * JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of ACC, and Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of AETC, will be a st  more
Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Raises Concerns with Trump "Antifa" Prosecution and Heavy Sentencing
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Raises Concerns with Trump "Antifa" Prosecution and Heavy Sentencing * Last week, two federal judges in Texas sentenced eight activists to 30 to 100 years in prison for actions related to a July 4, 2025 protest at the ICE Prairieland detention center. Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Chip Gibbons spoke to The Guardian about the prose  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Issues Memo on Case Against Gabe Evans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Gabe Evans "Whether he's lying about gutting health care, misrepresenting his own personal story, or downplaying how his extreme agenda raises costs, it's clear Coloradans just can't trust Gabe Evans. Voters already know Manny Rutinel as a proven fighter who focuses on what matters most to families - lower costs, affordable health care, and a thriving economy. That's  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority Today, race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Alaska Senate race in Democrats' favor, representing "a key shift in the overall battle for Senate control" as new polls show "ideal recruit" and "proven electoral overperformer" Mary Peltola garnering "a particula  more
Democrats Introduce Saving MEDICARE Act to Stop Insurers' Profiteering Off Medicare
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Introduce Saving MEDICARE Act to Stop Insurers' Profiteering Off Medicare * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, joined by 44 colleagues, introduced the Saving Medicare Enrollees from Deceptive Insurers and Creating Ample Resources for Everyone (Saving MEDICARE) Act. This landmark legislation comprehe  more
East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought
ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle  The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside of California - the country's top broccol  more
FAA Issues Special Conditions for Side-Facing Seats on AMAC-Modified Boeing 747-8
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions for an AMAC Aerospace-modified Boeing 747-8, establishing additional safety standards for side-facing passenger seats that are not fully addressed under existing airworthiness regulations. The action applies to a Boeing Model 747-8 airplane that AMAC Aerospace is modifying with an executive interior featuring side-facing single-occupant and multiple-occupant seats. T  more
Federal Register: NASA Issues Information Collection Notice on Astronaut Candidate Selection Qualifications Inquiry
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSinfo) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration issued the following information collection: NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections. I. Abstract This collection of information supports the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as  more
FEMA Announces Over $12.3 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to Oklahoma Communities
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Announces Over $12.3 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to Oklahoma Communities * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded four Public Assistance grants to Oklahoma communities totaling more than $12.3 million. The grants will reimburse local entities for the cost of repairs to electrical infrastructure, r  more
First Liberty Launches Effort to Renew Civic Life, Create New Civics Curriculum
PLANO, Texas, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * First Liberty Launches Effort to Renew Civic Life, Create New Civics Curriculum First Liberty Institute today announced that Hunter Baker has joined the legal firm's Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy ("CRCD") as senior fellow, leading a project designed to bring about a renewal of Amer  more
Fletcher Technical Community College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to Over 90 Schools
HOUMA, Louisiana, July 2 -- Fletcher Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Fletcher Technical Community College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools Schriever, La - Fletcher Technical Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of eighteen new schools to join the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed  more
Florida Trend Names John Delionado Among 2026 Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Florida Trend Names John Delionado Among 2026 Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that Miami office managing partner John J. Delionado has been named to Florida Trend's 2026 list of Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners. The annual spotlight features leaders who "make lasting differences - not only in what they do and how they do   more
Future Teachers Earn Two National Children's Literature Awards at National Conference
COMMERCE, Texas, July 1 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Future Teachers Earn Two National Children's Literature Awards at National Conference Future educators from East Texas A&M University claimed two of the nation's top honors in Collegiate Children's Literature competition category at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon on June 23.  Susan Macias, who graduated in May wi  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures. "The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai  more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild: * * * Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In Introduction From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over  more
Governor Ferguson appoints Kelly Wood to Thurston County Superior Court
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 1 -- Gov. Bob Ferguson, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ferguson appoints Kelly Wood to Thurston County Superior Court * OLYMPIA - Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Kelly Wood to the position of Thurston County Superior Court Judge. Wood's appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Carol Murphy's resignation will vacate. Judge Murphy retires after 34 years of public service, including 17 years   more
HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on preparing the future workforce
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to feature workshops on preparing the future workforce * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature topics under Track Seven on "Preparing the Future Workforce." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Succe  more
Holland & Knight Advises Fermi on Agreement With Primoris Energy Services for Texas AI Data Center Buildout
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Fermi on Agreement with Primoris Energy Services for Texas AI Data Center Buildout HOUSTON - Holland & Knight represented Fermi America(TM) (Nasdaq & LSE: FRMI) in an agreement with Primoris Energy Services, part of Primoris Services Corporation, to engineer and construct the balance of plant for the first six SGT-800 gas turbines anchoring Fermi's phase one power buildo  more
House Budget Chairman Arrington Statement: HHS Uncovers One Million Obamacare Enrollees Without Social Security Numbers
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement: HHS Uncovers One Million Obamacare Enrollees without Social Security Numbers House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz announced that over one million Obamacare enrollees lack a social security number: "Secretary Kennedy a  more
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Names Hunton a 2026 Equal Access to Justice Champion
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Houston Volunteer Lawyers Names Hunton a 2026 Equal Access to Justice Champion Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to share that the firm has been recognized as a 2026 Equal Access to Justice Champion by Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), a service of the Houston Bar Association. The honor celebrates firms who have fulfilled or exceeded their pro bono pledge for the most recent b  more
Hunton Advises on Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s $350M First Mortgage Bonds Offering
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises on Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.'s $350M First Mortgage Bonds Offering * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (Evergy Kansas Central) in connection with the offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 5.300% Series due 2036. Evergy Kansas Central is an integrated, regulated electric utility that provides e  more
Hunton Advises on New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's Tax-Exempt Bond Reoffering
DALLAS, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises on New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's Tax-Exempt Bond Reoffering * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as counsel to the remarketing agents for the reoffering of approximately $46 million aggregate principal amount of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Project) 2  more
ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX. This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener  more
ICYMI: The Politico article, titled "Trump's second-term windfall: $1.4B in crypto earnings."
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Politico article, titled "Trump's second-term windfall: $1.4B in crypto earnings." * The Politico article below, titled "Trump's second-term windfall: $1.4B in crypto earnings," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here. *** Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-politico-article-titled-trumps-second-term-windfall-14b-crypto-ea  more
IHS Proposes Expanding Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Health Service Area Into New Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service has proposed expanding the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo to include Dona Ana County, New Mexico, allowing more eligible Tribal members to qualify for Purchased/Referred Care services without increasing federal funding. The notice would expand the Tribe's Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area beyond its current coverage of El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas.   more
Institute for Energy Research: Weather Conditions Affect Renewable Energy Output
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Weather Conditions Affect Renewable Energy Output Key Takeaways  1 There is an increasing likelihood of a "super El Nino" this year, which could significantly impact electricity generation from weather-dependent wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. 2 El Nino is a natural climate cycle, but with rapidly increasing amounts of electricity generated by wind and solar because of st  more
JBSA Logistics Team outfits soldiers, equips the Warfighter
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA Logistics Team outfits soldiers, equips the Warfighter JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Before soldiers can train, deploy or answer the nation's call, they must first have the equipment necessary to accomplish the mission. At Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, that responsibility belongs to the Central Issue Facility, or CIF, where a  more
LEAP scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * LEAP scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - When U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Argentine air force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde for an official counterpart visit on May 19, the mission was clearly defined: deepen bilateral defense cooperation and advance shared security priorities in the Western Hemisphere.  But high-level strategic conversati  more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 m  more
MICC-Fort Polk welcomes new leader
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * MICC-Fort Polk welcomes new leader FORT POLK, La. - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Polk transferred director authority from Lt. Col. Donald Lee to Lt. Col. Brandon Wagner during a ceremony June 17 at Fort Polk, Louisiana, marking a transition in leadership for one of the Army's key installation contracting organizations.  MICC-Fort Polk is a command-select, battalio  more
Miller-Meeks Leads Charge to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Iowa Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Leads Charge to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Iowa Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after the Administration suspended duties on phosphate fertilizer imports, which will lower input costs for American farmers by an estimated $1.82 billion every year. "The Biden Administration's phosphate fertilizer duties  more
Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University photonics doctoral student Morgan Hasenmyer works with an All-Sky Polarization Imager. MSU photo by Colter Peterson BOZEMAN -Morgan Hasenmyer, a doctoral student at Montana State University, is one of five women worldwide to be awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship from SPIE, the internati  more
Morgan Lewis Advises National Grid on $1.75B Investment to Support AI and Data Center Growth
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises National Grid on $1.75B Investment to Support AI and Data Center Growth BOSTON and HARTFORD: Morgan Lewis advised National Grid Ventures (NGV), the commercial arm of National Grid plc, on its $1.75 billion investment for a 35% stake in Joulent LLC. NGV's investment will support the advancement of Joulent's flagship initiative, Project Kilby, wh  more
Murray, Baldwin, Sanders Lead All Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Halt Illegal Move to Undermine Special Ed, Civil Rights Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Murray, Baldwin, Sanders Lead All Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Halt Illegal Move to Undermine Special Ed, Civil Rights Enforcement As part of Trump Admin's push to shut down the Department of Education, Trump is illegally kicking out special education programs, civil rights enforcement from Department - Today, U.S. Senator  more
New study warns that everyday AI tools are defeating state-of-the-art image protections
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * New study warns that everyday AI tools are defeating state-of-the-art image protections * Artists, photographers and content creators have long turned to largely unseen digital protections to guard their work from being copied, manipulated or fed into AI systems without their permission. New research led in part by UT San Antonio reveals those protections may not be holding up. Murtuza Jadliw  more
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Announces Four New Academic Department Chairs
ALVA, Oklahoma, July 2 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Oklahoma State University Announces Four New Academic Department Chairs As of July 1, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has four new academic department chairs. Thomas Cornell will lead the Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts; Dr. Bailey Lancaster will lead the Department of Psychology; Dr. Jesse Schroeder will lead the Department of Communication; and Dr. David Vaugh  more
Padilla, Durbin, Congressional Democrats Sound the Alarm on Trump Administration Concerning Green Card Application Changes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Congressional Democrats Sound the Alarm on Trump Administration Concerning Green Card Application Changes In letter to USCIS, Democrats led by Ranking Members Padilla, Durbin, Raskin, and Jayapal sound alarm on requirements for green card applicants to apply abroad and demonstrate their presence under new standards not mandated by Congress - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),  more
Peetoom, Spigner Named ATU's Top 2025-26 Athletes
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Peetoom, Spigner Named ATU's Top 2025-26 Athletes * Two players who contributed to an historic year for the Arkansas Tech University golf programs were named the most outstanding athletes at ATU for the 2025-26 academic year. Jacob Peetoom of Rogers earned the 2026 John Tucker Award as the most outstanding male athlete at ATU, while Ellen Spigner of Nashville earned the 2026 Jeanice Falls Award as t  more
PetroTal awards Halliburton eight-well drilling campaign in Peru
HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * PetroTal awards Halliburton eight-well drilling campaign in Peru * Halliburton has been awarded an eight-well contract from PetroTal for work in the Loreto Region of northeastern Peru. The project supports PetroTal's development of a key producing asset. Under the contract, Halliburton will deliver drilling and cementing servic  more
Public Citizen Issues Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen issued the following letter to members of the Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 25, 2026 Senate Should Not Slash Funding for OSHA Dear Members of Congress: Public Citizen, a national nonprofit consumer and worker advocacy organization with more than one million members and supporters, writes to urge the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies   more
Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 - K-11 Winners and Finalists
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-  more
Pulitzer Center: Young Adult Winners and Finalists - Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here. Register for a July 30 workshop and conversation w  more
REJECTED: Higgins Leads Roundtable on Addressing Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Higgins Leads Roundtable on Addressing Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable on "Catch and Release, Lose and Forget: Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children--Part II." In his statement, Subcom  more
Reps. Randall & Green Introduce LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Randall & Green Introduce LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution Just 6 months into 2026, 529 Anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced across the U.S.  - Today, U.S. Representative Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, joined U.S. Representative Al Green (D-TX-09), a longtime leader in Congress on LGBTQIA+ equality and lead sponsor of the Pride Month Resolution, in introduc  more
Researchers create moisture-driven tech that powers green batteries - and dissolves spy gear
HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers create moisture-driven tech that powers green batteries -- and dissolves spy gear * Researchers from Rice University and North Carolina State University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment -even in climates as dry as the desert. The batteries could be useful in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, ranging from wearables to  more
RIT Appoints Three Alumni to Board of Trustees
ROCHESTER, New York, July 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT appoints three alumni to Board of Trustees Rochester Institute of Technology has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, adding to its roster of leaders experienced in technology, business, accessibility, and engineering. Chris Estrin '94 (social work), chief experience officer for ZP Better Together, has built a career focused on advancing accessibility and communicati  more
Samsung Upscales Hospitality at HITEC 2026
SEOUL, South Korea, July 2 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung Upscales Hospitality at HITEC 2026 * The new Frame hospitality model delivers an iconic Art TV experience to hotels and premium commercial spaces * HCW illustrated the powerful role display solutions play in creating personalized guest experiences * Samsung demonstrated how Spatial Signage and Color E-Papers enhance hospitality br  more
SDSU celebrates the launch of its Pac-12 era
SAN DIEGO, California, July 1 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU celebrates the launch of its Pac-12 era * San Diego State University entered its Pac-12 Conference era July 1, the day it officially joined the athletic conference in one of the most significant milestones in the university's rich athletics history. The reimagined Pac-12 now includes Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga,  more
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Remarks at Event Hosted by Economic Club of New York
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on June 30, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at an event hosted by the Economic Club of New York: * * * Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Barbara [Van Allen], for your generous introduction. Before I offer a few reflections, I must note the standard disclaimer that the views I express here today are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of the SEC as an institution or of  more
Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the senators advocate   more
Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers * AMARILLO, Texas-Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, will receive a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant \- to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week.  more
Study finds climate change missing from stories shaping modern culture
HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study finds climate change missing from stories shaping modern culture * For all its urgency in the real world, climate change is largely absent from the stories shaping contemporary culture, according to new research by scholars at Rice University and Colby College. " To Delight and Misinstruct: Strategic Environmental Narratives in New Yorker Fiction " published in the journal Environmental Communication fin  more
Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership - Tarleton State University has officially begun full-time membership into the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as of Wednesday. Tarleton State announced last summer the Texans would begin membership in the new conference on July 1, 2026.  The UAC sponsors 16 sports, which includes Tarleton State in each; baseball, men's   more
Technology Developing at UH Helps Identify Targets for Treatment of Diseases
HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Technology Developing at UH Helps Identify New Targets for Treatment of Diseases Imaging Pushes Cellular and Exosome Science Forward By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu Tiny particles released by most human cells may be promising targets for diagnosis and treatment of an array of diseases from cancer to Alzheimer's, but scientists have struggled to see them and study them in detail. Now, the  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Building Dexterous, Intelligent and Versatile Robotic Hands
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Building dexterous, intelligent and versatile robotic hands A National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center program creates opportunities for educators and undergraduates to explore advances in robotic manipulation, intelligent control systems and next-generation human-robot collaboration at Texas A&M. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Texas A&M University is advancin  more
Texas Public Policy Foundation Supports the Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas Public Policy Foundation Supports the Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026 * AUSTIN, Texas -The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today announced its support for the Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Keith Self (TX-3) in the 119th Congress. The legislation prohibits federal courts and adjudicative bodies from recognizing or enforcing any foreign law, rel  more
Texas Tech Researcher Part of Team That Finds Planet in New Way
LUBBOCK, Texas, July 1 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researcher Part of Team That Finds Planet in New Way * Physicist Michael Fausnaugh works with other physicists to identify new planet through NASA's TESS mission. Michael Fausnaugh, assistant professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas Tech University, is part of a group of researchers who have identified a planet orbiting a distant star, according to a news release from NASA. Fau  more
Texas Woman's University: Kitchen Workshops Stress Dairy's Role in Health
DENTON, Texas, July 2 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Kitchen workshops stress dairy's role in health The ovens in the Neva Hudiburgh Cochran Wellness Kitchen are heating up thanks to a new three-year partnership between Texas Woman's and Dairy MAX, a nonprofit dairy council. The collaboration aims to elevate evidence-based nutrition education within the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences dietetics degree track while reinforcing dairy's role in health, su  more
Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results
PLANO, Texas, July 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor North America Reports June, Second Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results * RAV4 Hybrid achieved an all-time best-ever  * Best-ever June sales for Lexus division * 33 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands * TMNA June electrified vehicle sales of 122,063, up 35.0 percent - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2026 U.S. s  more
TPPF: USMCA Pause Is a Chance to Demand Security Concessions from Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF: USMCA Pause Is a Chance to Demand Security Concessions from Mexico * The Texas Public Policy Foundation commended the Trump administration's decision not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form and urged the administration to use this pause to strengthen American leverage and advance U.S. national security interests. For too long, the USMCA has b  more
Trojans Join United Athletic Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Trojans Join United Athletic Conference * Wednesday isn't just the start of a new conference affiliation. It's the beginning of a new challenge. As Little Rock officially joins the United Athletic Conference on July 1, excitement is evident throughout the Trojan athletic department. Coaches see the move as an opportunity to elevate their programs, strengthen recruiting, create   more
U.S. Air Force reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to enhance
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Air Force reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to enhance JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.  This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, comm  more
U.S. Army Contracting Command personnel recognized for streamlining small business procurement
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * U.S. Army Contracting Command personnel recognized for streamlining small business procurement * For small businesses, navigating the defense acquisition system often presents significant administrative challenges. Complex regulations and intensive bureaucratic requirements can inadvertently exclude the non-traditional suppliers and innovative vendors necessary to sustain military moderni  more
U.S. Participates in Fifth Iteration of Chilean-Hosted Exercise
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * U.S. Participates in Fifth Iteration of Chilean-Hosted Exercise * Aircraft, crews and support personnel from across the Americas converged at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, for the kickoff of Exercise Resolute Sentinel - Salitre 2026, June 28. This year marks the fifth iteration of the multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Chilean Air Force. The two-week exercise reinforces a hemispher  more
University of Texas-Austin: Moody College To Launch Eastin Center for Career Readiness, Transforming How Students Prepare for the Workforce
AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Moody College To Launch Eastin Center for Career Readiness, Transforming How Students Prepare for the Workforce A landmark gift from Joe and Monica Eastin will give Moody students greater access to hands-on internships, employer connections, and career coaching. - The Moody College of Communication is expanding its career center for students, giving them greater access to internships, employer connecti  more
University of Texas-Austin: Newly Discovered View of Brain Blood Flow During Surgery Could Prevent Debilitation, Save Lives
AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Newly Discovered View of Brain Blood Flow During Surgery Could Prevent Debilitation, Save Lives UT researchers develop new camera technology that overcomes a longstanding hardware barrier. - Tracking the brain's blood flow during neurosurgery represents one of the most critical and challenging parts of the operation. A brief interruption can mean the difference between permanent damage and ful  more
UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State * Bradford Solomon is less than a decade removed from his time at UNLV, but the two-time graduate from the School of Integrated Health Sciences is already making a name for himself in the world of football nutrition. It is why, in just seven years, he has gone from an undergraduate student in the  more
USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy's IFTS
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy's IFTS By Capt. Tyler Whiting, Air Education and Training Command  JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - On Jan. 16, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated a landmark event: the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Italy. The ceremony  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle space guards. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of institution. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Jonathan Black Kotyk of At  more
USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness * DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War.  Home  more
UTSW introduces single-port robotic surgery for lung cancer
DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW introduces single-port robotic surgery for lung cancer A team at UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer. Since March, UT Southwestern surgeons have performed 13 single-port pulmonary resections, including lobe  more
Veronique Tran Begins Work as Gateway Technical College's Newest President and CEO
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 2 -- Gateway Technical College issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Veronique Tran begins work as Gateway's newest president and CEO Veronique V. Tran today began her work as Gateway Technical College's newest president, overseeing operations for the nation's oldest publicly funded technical college in America. Tran replaces outgoing interim President and CEO Morgan Phillips, who served in the role for the past year. Tran was named president and   more
Virginia Tech: Robert Stephens Honored With Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert Stephens honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Robert Stephens, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech Presid  more
World Relief Wraps Up Month of Celebrating Refugees Across the Country
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- World Relief issued the following news release: * * * World Relief Wraps Up Month of Celebrating Refugees Across the Country Local offices and thousands of advocates gathered to honor the individuals and families in their communities - Over the course of June, World Relief was joined by over nearly 3,000 community members who attended dozens of events and participated in numerous initiatives designed to support and elevate the stories of their refugee neighbor  more