MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholars pursue service-driven careers to strengthen West Virginia * Whether improving rural infrastructure, advancing public health, preserving cultural heritage, or expanding agricultural education, the 2026 Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship recipients are pursuing graduate study with one goal in common: making a lasting difference for West Virginians. The   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Power project to help meet growing energy needs in Putnam County Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is investing in stronger, more reliable electric service for Putnam County customers through the Estes Farm Substation Project. All work is expected to take place along Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. The project will be built in two stages and includes  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield State Convenes Regional Leaders for Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable * Bluefield State University brought together leaders from business, government, higher education and economic development Monday for the Engineering Appalachia Executive Roundtable, a discussion focused on preparing the workforce to meet the region's growing demand for engineers and technical professionals.   more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure * The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026. Faculty members and researchers approved for pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner David LaCerte from a July 22, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the Committee. I'm grateful for the opportunity to again appear before you today. It is my honor to serve the American people by implementing the Commission's statutory mandate to ensure just   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University Board of Governors meets in regular session * The Marshall University Board of Governors met in regular session today approving the receipt of more than $3 million from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WV HEPC) to support Marshall's deferred maintenance initiative, "Shock and Awe." The board's approval allows the university to move forward with the WVHEP  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * McClain Delaney, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $560,000 for Workforce Development, Supportive Housing in Western Maryland * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $562,851 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for education, workforce development, and supportive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement approved, in part, two amendments to an Ohio regulatory program for surface coal mining and reclamation operations in Ohio, removing a longstanding program condition tied to the State's alternative bonding system. The final rule updates 30 CFR part 935 and takes effect September 8, 2026. The amendments address Ohio requirements covering performance security, abandoned mine land  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers,  more

WISE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Launches New Major in Finance The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) has launched a new major in finance, expanding its business curriculum to prepare students for careers in corporate finance, banking, investments and financial planning. The program combines coursework in business administration, financial management, business analytics and data-driven decision-mak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Heller, state geologist of Virginia and director of the Virginia Department of Energy Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony regarding H.R. 9640, t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce Over $560,000 for Workforce Development, Supportive Housing in Western Maryland * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) announced $562,851 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for education, workforce development, and supportive housing for adult  more