WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention * WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two-  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College welcomes Dr. Joshua Spivey as Director of Career Development Services Dr. Joshua Spivey has been appointed the new director of Career Development Services at Benedict College. Spivey says, "My reasoning behind wanting to join the Benedict family is because of my love for HBCUs and for the great work that I have been hearing coming from Benedict. From the Harambee Festival to the   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Cancer Nation Responds to OMB Proposed Rule On Medical Research Cancer Nation submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), both independently and alongside fellow cancer advocacy organizations, raising concerns that the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance could weaken the scientific peer review process, disrupt l  more

TOWSON, Maryland, July 16 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is pleased to welcome Lexi Velte, M.A. as communications and member engagement coordinator. In this role, Lexi will help elevate the visibility of CUMU and our 120+ member campuses while providing support for engagement across the internati  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education's Digital Citizenship Initiative Named 2026 CODiE Award Winner * Award recognizes free, research-based curriculum that has reached nearly 1,000,000 students. Charlotte, NC (Friday, July 17, 2026) - Discovery Education today announced that its Digital Citizenship Initiative has been named a 2026 CODiE Award Winner   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Acade  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand Price Comes in at FERC-Approved Cap, Down 2.5%; Total Capacity Cleared Is 6,831 MW Short of Reliability Requirement - PJM Interconnection today announced the results of its 2028/20  more