WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule A new accelerator program brings course scheduling reform to 12 more institutions, funded by Lumina Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. - NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2026--The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) today announced the Student-Centered C  more

NORTH NEWTON, Kansas, July 14 -- Bethel College issued the following news: * * * Track & Field Leadership Transition Announced Bethel University Athletics has announced a leadership transition within its nationally recognized Track & Field program as Director of Track & Field Danny Wilkerson steps back from leading the program while remaining on staff as an assistant coach. Associate Head Coach Andre Moodie has been named Head Track & Field Coach, while Assistant Coach Josh Petro has been pro  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is publishing this notice to announce the renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). The Commission has determined that the renewal of the AAC is necessary and in the public's interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 1008, and 41 CFR 102-3.65, the CFTC is announcing the AAC's renewal and providing herein the Commission-a  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 -- Norfolk Southern issued the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern Names Will DeShazor Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Will DeShazor Vice President Intermodal and Automotive Operations, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Brian Barr. DeShazor is a 21-year Norfolk Southern operations leader with broad experience across the railroad. In this new role, he will oversee the railroad's inte  more

NORTH NEWTON, Kansas, July 13 -- Bethel College issued the following news: * * * Olivarez to Join Bethel University as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek Bethel University is excited to announce the appointment of Isaac A. Olivarez (Ph.D. candidate) as assistant professor of New Testament and Greek. He will join the faculty on August 10, bringing a distinctive combination of international scholarship, higher education teaching and nearly two decades of ministry leadership to the r  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, and Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following letter to the Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 16, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th St NW Washington, D.C. 20503 Dear Director Vought, We write to you regarding critical funding for our nation's 62 National Heritage Areas (NHAs) for fiscal year (FY) 2  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Texans & Football Fans Rage At Ken Paxton Pocketing $275K From Texas Tech Chair In Alleged Pay To Play NYT's The Athletic: "Texas Tech booster donated $274K one day before Texas AG Ken Paxton's Brendan Sorsby letter" USA Today: "Cody Campbell donated to Ken Paxton. Soon after, the Texas AG threatened Big 12" Heartland College Sports: "Texas Tech Booster's Donation to Ken Paxton Under Spotlight Ami  more