Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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'Great Teacher' Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Great Teacher' Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom * This February, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association honored six recipients of this year's Great Teacher Awards. Launched in 1961, the awards are the longest-running UK recognition program for accomplished and passionate educators. To receive the honor, teachers must first be nominated by a student. The UK Alumni   more
54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address  more
54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) today led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address conc  more
America First Policy Institute, 12 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute, with 12 co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 28, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the United States U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Student eligibility under Section 25F for children in homeschools, microschools, and other innovative learning settings Dear Mr. Bessent  more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to cr  more
Arbitration in the Fifth - July 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arbitration in the Fifth - July 2026 * By Odean L. Volker August 17, 2026 In July 2026, multiple cases addressed the relevance of signing an agreement. In Lenoir v. CLC of West Point, LLC, the Northern District of Mississippi found that the lack of signature doomed a motion to compel. In Heard v. Andrews Behavioral Health, the Eastern District of Texas compelled arbitration de  more
As first-time students move in, Wingate expects a sizable freshman class
WINGATE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * As first-time students move in, Wingate expects a sizable freshman class * #By Chuck Gordon Thanks to a boost from North Carolina students, Wingate University is expecting a large group of first-year students as the new school year approaches. Move-in for first-time students kicked off this morning, with freshmen and transfers expected to number around 1,025. Of those, 62 percent, or 640, were expected   more
Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy already plays a pivotal role in powering some of the largest economies in the U.S., including Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it could be the key to offsetting a rapidly increasing demand for electricity across the country, according to researchers at Penn State. In the following   more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting More Than 110 Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes on Texans
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letters Prohibiting More Than 110 Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes on Texans * Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 110 different Texas cities to notify them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. This action follows Attorney General Paxton's investigation of over 1,000 Texas cities and his pre  more
Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer
MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer * MISSOULA - On a spring afternoon in San Francisco, surrounded by peers, Bronte Wittpenn entered a small and uncommon circle: University of Montana journalism alumni who helped carry a project to journalism's highest rung. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting went to reporters Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munc  more
Border enforcement actions continue with 198 additional cases filed in Operation Take Back America efforts
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Border enforcement actions continue with 198 additional cases filed in Operation Take Back America efforts * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas has charged another 199 people, including 188 illegal aliens, for immigration- and border security-related crimes from Aug. 7-13. A total of 154 criminal complaints were filed for felony reentry after prior rem  more
CAIR-Texas Condemns 'Manufactured' DFW Airport Washing Station Controversy as Latest Anti-Muslim Political Stunt in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 16, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas Condemns 'Manufactured' DFW Airport Washing Station Controversy as Latest Anti-Muslim Political Stunt in Texas Muslim civil rights organization urges Governor Abbott to 'focus on our state's real problems, from harmful data centers to school shootings' - (DALLAS, TX) - The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today condemned  more
Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers
PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers Investment will focus on making training more accessible, defining what skills are needed for future jobs and connecting individuals to careers in modern manufacturing The Academies of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas Pulaski Tec  more
Center for Security Policy Director Shideler Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following testimony by Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, Distinguished Senators: I would like to thank you for  more
Chemistry Professor Opines on Oppenheimer's Legacy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Chemistry Professor Opines on Oppenheimer's Legacy * Trinity University chemistry professor Aaron W. Harrison examines J. Robert Oppenheimer's complex legacy, from leading the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development to advocating for nuclear arms control. Oppenheimer's transformation highlights enduring questions about scientific responsibility, political power, and the ethical consequences of technologica  more
Chevron Advances Its Strategic Exploration Program With Discovery in Angola's Block 0
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Chevron advances its strategic exploration program with discovery in Angola's Block 0 New discovery demonstrates the potential of Chevron's exploration program in Sub Saharan Africa - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) by its subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), today confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0, offshore A  more
Civil Rights Groups Call for Accountability over Trump Overreach and Illegal Use of Alien Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Call for Accountability over Trump Overreach and Illegal Use of Alien Enemies Act * Contact Sofia Costas scostas@advancingjustice-aajc.org SAN FRANCISCO -Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit dismissed the case W.M.M. v. Trump, not weighing in on whether challenges to deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act we  more
Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism grants to pressure states and local governments into adopting sweeping election changes - Today, a group of four cities and counties sued t  more
Consider Japanese Wisteria Vines for Utah Landscapes
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Consider Japanese Wisteria Vines for Utah Landscapes * Triple-digit temperature days and drought have many Utahns looking for attractive landscaping alternatives. Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda "Texas Purple") could be the answer. The dramatic flowering vine thrives in Utah's climate and can add cooling shade to yards. The fast-growing vine can reach 20 to 25 feet in length, making it an excellent choice   more
Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Desalination Reauthorization Act, which would support desalination efforts by reauthorizing the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to provide grants for desalination projects and new technology research ahead of its expiration on Dec. 16, 2026: "A  more
Debevoise Strengthens AI Capabilities with Addition of Mari Grace and Kendall Howell as Counsel
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens AI Capabilities with Addition of Mari Grace and Kendall Howell as Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Mari Grace and Kendall Howell are joining the firm's Data Strategy & Security practice, based in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices, respectively. Ms. Grace advises clients on artificial intelligence issues arising in litigation and in  more
Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 * Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken  more
Del Mar College Announces 2026 Recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Del Mar College announces 2026 recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence Peers select Journalism Professor Robert Muilenburg for coveted DMC faculty recognition, choice based on Muilenburg's long-standing impact on students' successes and careers Article by Richard Guerrero, Jr. If Robert Muilenburg's service to Del Mar College (DMC) could be summed up succinctly in one word, that word w  more
Del Mar College: Phillips 66 Presents $10,000 in Scholarships to Del Mar College Students
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Phillips 66 Presents $10,000 in Scholarships to Del Mar College Students Del Mar College Foundation received scholarship award while alumnus Isaac Hinojosa reflected on his journey from Viking to Phillips 66 operations supervisor - EntePhillips 66 presented a $10,000 contribution to the Del Mar College (DMC) Foundation during an event on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The contribution will fund scholarships for stu  more
East Texas A&M Partners with Weatherford College to Create Seamless Pathway for Organizational Leadership Students
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 17 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Partners with Weatherford College to Create Seamless Pathway for Organizational Leadership Students * A memorandum of understanding was signed by the two institutions last week at ETAMU's Dallas site. Students in Weatherford College's (WC) Organizational Leadership program now have a clearer path toward a graduate degree at East Te  more
Energy Department is Celebrating President Trump's Great American Energy Comeback in Midland, Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following fact sheet: * * * The Energy Department is Celebrating President Trump's Great American Energy Comeback in Midland, Texas THANKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP, AMERICA IS LEADING THE WORLD IN OIL AND NATURAL GAS - * On Monday, August 17, 2026, Secretary Wright will visit Midland, Texas to celebrate the Great American Energy Comeback and highlight how President Trump's energy dominance agenda has made our nation more energy domin  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Dana B. Pashkoff and Jessica C. Abrahams and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young: * * * SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms Final rule takes effect for new and pending applications beginning September 10, 2026 At a Glance * On Aug  more
FinCEN Finalizes Rule Limiting Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements to Foreign Filers
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * FinCEN Finalizes Rule Limiting Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements to Foreign Filers * By Richard Weber Neil Issar August 17, 2026 On Aug. 14, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") published a final rule that permanently exempts the majority of entities and individuals previously required to report beneficial ownership information ("BOI") pursuant t  more
Freedom From Religion Foundation: Texas Families Urge Supreme Court to Hear 10 Commandments Law Challenge
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas families urge Supreme Court to hear 10 Commandments law challenge More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The nonreligious, Unitarian Universalist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Baha'i families challenging the Te  more
From Retail Regret to Retail Redemption: How JCPenney Is Healing America's Shopping
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * From Retail Regret to Retail Redemption: How JCPenney Is Healing America's Shopping Yes, JCPenney proves there's a better way to shop because everyone deserves a better deal - You walk into a store, hopes high, only to walk out disappointed. You saw a shirt you loved, but couldn't find it in your size. Or worse, you settle and buy something that didn't quite fi  more
From the World Cup to the classroom, UNT students bring global experience back to campus
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * From the World Cup to the classroom, UNT students bring global experience back to campus * Natalie Gaytan worked as a liaision assistant DENTON (UNT), Texas -For millions of fans, the FIFA World Cup 2026TM was a summer of unforgettable matches and international competition. For several University of North Texas students, it was also an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working behind the s  more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace That Cost U.S. Billions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release: * * * Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace that Cost U.S. Billions Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is investigating prominent cons  more
Governor Abbott Announces Prologis, Ecolab And Crusoe Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Prologis, Ecolab And Crusoe Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Prologis, Ecolab and Crusoe will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers. Governor Abbott's guidelines and guardrails are working. They are being universally implemented by data centers across the state. One data center th  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Erickson as Director of the Regulatory Compliance Division for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Regulatory Compliance Division reviews rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies. Matthew Erickson of Austin serves as a staff attorney with   more
Groundwork Collaborative President Owens Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Groundwork Collaborative President and CEO Lindsay Owens from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on this important topic. My name is Dr. Lindsay Owens. I am   more
Haynes Boone Advises Cathay Capital and ReDream Brands in Closing Multiple Strategic Transactions in Two Days
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Cathay Capital and ReDream Brands in Closing Multiple Strategic Transactions in Two Days * August 17, 2026 Haynes Boone represented Cathay Capital and its portfolio company, cpap.com, in the acquisitions of Lofta, LLC from a subsidiary of Accendra Health, Inc. (NYSE: ACH), and The CPAPShop from a subsidiary of AdaptHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: AHCO), with which a   more
Houston City College Expo to connect employees with small business vendors
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College Expo to connect employees with small business vendors * Houston City College (HCC) employees will have an opportunity this fall to connect with local small business vendors during the college's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) expo, an event designed to increase awareness and use of contracted suppliers. The expo, scheduled for Sept. 10, 2026, in the HCC District auditorium from 9 a.m. -11 a  more
How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events * For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves. Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig  more
HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach
LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach * HOUSTON, TX, August 17, 2026: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 29-key Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach, located at 3615 Timon Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78402. The property, built in 1999, was purchased by Timon Bay Hospitality LLC  more
Iowa Immigration Law Goes to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Immigration Law Goes to Supreme Court * FAIR shows state immigration laws were contemplated by Congress WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Law (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending Iowa's recent immigration law, which has been the target of a lawsuit brought by anti-borders activists. FAIR urges the Court to rev  more
Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump admini  more
KBR Awarded $60 Million Contract to Accelerate Air and Missile Defense Readiness
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded $60 Million Contract to Accelerate Air and Missile Defense Readiness * HOUSTON, August 17, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will be Trinzic after its planned spin-off, has won a NATO recompete time and materials contract with an initial ceiling of $60 million t  more
KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P  more
Loyola University Chicago: Summer news from Loyola
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Summer news from Loyola * This summer, Loyola welcomed new leaders, traveled to Rome for private audiences with the Pope, and advanced major campus development projects. Here's a look back at what you might have missed. Faith in action President Mark C. Reed Joins Chicago Delegation to the Vatican In May, Reed joined a Chicago delegation for a private Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV,   more
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Issues Letter to Gladwin City Council in Michigan
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation issued the following letter to Gladwin City Council: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 27, 2026 Gladwin City Council City of Gladwin 1000 W. Cedar Ave. Gladwin, MI 48624 Re: Unconstitutional Provisions in City of Gladwin Employment Contract Members of City Council: My name is Stephen Delie, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation's client, Mayor Sarah Kile. Based up  more
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas PEARLAND, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 10.6-acre development site along Highway 35. "This corridor in Pearland has emerged as one  more
Michigan Medicine: Questions That Shape the Future of Medicine
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Thomas J. Wang, dean of the Medical School: * * * The Questions That Shape the Future of Medicine An interview with Dr. Thomas J. Wang on biomedical research, big data, and the discoveries that will transform healthcare - On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talked to Dr. Thomas J. Wang, dean of the University of Michigan Med  more
Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction * Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP advised semiconductor technology company Jariet Technologies, Inc., in its recent business combination agreement with CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions for space and defense. CesiumAstro announced on August 12, 2026, that it had entered a defini  more
Ogletree Deakins Deepens San Antonio Bench with Return of Mark McNitzky as Shareholder
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Deepens San Antonio Bench with Return of Mark McNitzky as Shareholder * SAN ANTONIO - August 17, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Mark McNitzky to the firm's San Antonio office as a shareholder. McNitzky returns to Ogletree Deakins from Langley & Banack, Inc., wher  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Asks ATF to Halt Enforcement of Struck-down Firearms Provisions
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 14 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond asks ATF to halt enforcement of struck-down firearms provisions Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to advise in writing what steps it will take to stop enforcing provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA) that a federal court declared unconstitutional last week in a case where Oklahoma was a plainti  more
Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year * M. Parans Paranthaman, an expert in solid-state chemistry and materials science at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been named R&D World's 2026 Researcher of the Year. The honor recognizes his career translating fundamental materials research into practical techn  more
Radford history professor helps bring Theodore Roosevelt to life
RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford history professor helps bring Theodore Roosevelt to life * Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin smiled as she looked into Theodore Roosevelt's bright blue eyes. "Can I ask you a question?" she said. "Go ahead; ask what's on your mind?" responded the 26th president of the United States, standing in his office just a few feet behind a desk piled with books. Wearing a black suit jacket wi  more
READY Program Offers College Experience to Students with Disabilities
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 17 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * READY Program Offers College Experience to Students with Disabilities * OXFORD, Miss. - The line of cars along Rebel Drive outside Burns Hall looked like any other freshman move-in day at the University of Mississippi, but this one in June was different, the first of its kind at Ole Miss. As families unloaded suitcases, upholstered headboards, bedside storage towers, pillows, totes and boxes, 13   more
Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Labor Secretary Sonderling, Employee Benefits Security Administration Assistant Secretary Aronowitz
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling and Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Keith Sonderling Acting Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 - The Honorable  more
Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattachar  more
Rising Star: Texas Lutheran University's Dr. William O'Brochta Recognized by Seguin Chamber
SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Rising Star: TLU's Dr. William O'Brochta Recognized by Seguin Chamber On August 13, the Seguin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the six outstanding individuals who have been named Guadalupe County's Rising Stars for 2026. Among the six is TLU's own Dr. William O'Brochta, assistant professor of political science. O'Brochta is the Hugo and Georgia Gibson Endowed Assistant Professor and chair of political science  more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Urge Secretary Rubio to Restore Funding to Protect American Livestock From New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Urge Secretary Rubio to Restore Funding to Protect American Livestock from New World Screwworm Last week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ben Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) an  more
South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students   more
Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines * From labs on campus to organizations overseas, Swarthmore students spent the summer immersing themselves in hands-on research and internships that stretched their learning far beyond the classroom. More than 300 students pursued projects across disciplines and locations -collaborating with faculty, alumni, and outside experts,  more
TCU Study Finds American's DFW Hub Supports $70 Billion in Annual Economic Activity and More Than 350,000 Jobs Across North Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18 (TNSrep) -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * TCU study finds American's DFW hub supports $70 billion in annual economic activity and more than 350,000 jobs across North Texas * American's hub at DFW generates around $70 billion in annual economic output across North Texas * The hub also supports an estimated 350,000 jobs across the region * Analysis highlights American's connectivity as a key driver of corporate headquarter growth in metroplex -  more
TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards
TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstand  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Building Real-time Control for Engineered Biological Systems
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Building real-time control for engineered biological systems Dr. Chelsea Hu is developing new tools that combine real-time feedback, device engineering and mathematical modeling to help scientists better understand and control engineered biological systems. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Scientists can engineer living cells to perform useful tasks, from producing medicines an  more
Texas Christian University Report States American Airlines' Footprint Could Exceed $70 Billion in North Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * TCU Report States American Airlines' Footprint Could Exceed $70 Billion in North Texas A new, independent analysis has quantified the impact of American Airlines' Dallas-Fort Worth hub on its North Texas home base. The report, by faculty and students in the Center for Supply Chain Innovation in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, determined that American's DFW hub and its directl  more
The CW Network Sets Monday, October 5 Premiere for "Private Eyes West Coast" and "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent" Season 2
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Monday, October 5 Premiere for "Private Eyes West Coast" and "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent" Season 2 * Season One of the Crime Solving Procedural "Private Eyes West Coast" Starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson Will Air at 8:00pm ET/PT Second Season of "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent" Starring Aden Young and Kat  more
Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27 * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law has added two new assistant professors of law and one law librarian to the resident faculty for the 2026-'27 academic year. Patrick J. Glen and Jenny Kim join the Law School in the Carlisle location as assistant professors of law, teaching cou  more
Trinity Student Discovers the World of Business in London
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Student Discovers the World of Business in London * Oliver Billings '29 details his summer study abroad in London. He recounts his hands-on learning and cultural immersion experiences. When Oliver Billings '29 decided to spend his summer abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), he hadn't yet grasped all that awaited him in the iconic city. Billings, a double major in fin  more
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon joins English faculty at TXST
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon joins English faculty at TXST * The author of seven books of poetry will use her expertise and experience to work with graduate students in the university's Creative Writing MFA program. August 17, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Two-term U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon (2022-2025), has been named Distinguished Professor of Poetry at Texas State University. Limon will join the Creative Wr  more
UNCG Media Studies Student Takes First Place With Documentary of Family Legacy
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Media Studies Student Takes First Place With Documentary of Family Legacy * When media studies alum Cole Smith '26 first walked into his visual history class, he didn't expect a simple classroom prompt to launch one of the most meaningful projects of his undergraduate career. The Greensboro native wasn't thinking about research grants, travel, or winning awards. He   more
University leaders provide important updates on university technology solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * University leaders provide important updates on university technology solutions * #UPDATE * 12:30 p.m. : To help ensure students have the time they need following the recent technology disruption, we have several important updates for Fall 2026: * Payment Deadline: The deadline has been extended to Friday, August 21 at 5 p.m. CT, providing additional time for students to submit payments and  more
University of Arkansas: Dulans Honor Bailey Family Legacy With Land of Opportunity Gift
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Dulans Honor Bailey Family Legacy With Land of Opportunity Gift Julia A. Bailey Dulan B.S.E.'74 and Michael Dulan Sr. have committed $50,000 to the University of Arkansas Land of Opportunity Scholarship, helping expand access to higher education for Arkansas students who are eligible to receive federal Pell grants, indicating high financial need. The Dulans made this gift in honor of Julia's parent  more
University of Houston Research Reveals How to Maximize the Impact of Federal Transit Funding
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Research Reveals How to Maximize the Impact of Federal Transit Funding Study Finds Strategic Investments in Smaller and Midsize Cities Can Generate Greater Ridership Gains Key Takeaways * Federal transit funding doesn't have the same effect everywhere: A University of Houston study found that each additional dollar of funding generated about one-third as much new ridership in the largest metrop  more
University of Tennessee-Martin: Coon Creek Marks 100 Years Since Breakout Publication
MARTIN, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news: * * * Coon Creek marks 100 years since breakout publication In the summer of 1915, a young geologist from Trenton named Bruce Wade discovered a huge fossil site at Coon Creek on the Dave Weeks farm in McNairy County, perhaps Wade's crowning achievement after years of fossil discoveries throughout southwestern Tennessee in the early part of the 20th century. A paper written by Wade, "The Fauna o  more
University of Texas Health Science Center: McBride Awarded Grant to Advance Brain Aneurysm Research
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * McBride awarded grant to advance brain aneurysm research By Roman Petrowski Devin McBride, PhD, associate professor in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has received a 2026 research grant from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to investigate a potentially devastating complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage and identify new strategies  more
University Police Charity Golf Tournament Raises $16,000 for Student Disability Services
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 17 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * University Police Charity Golf Tournament Raises $16,000 for Student Disability Services * The East Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) presented a $16,000 donation to the university's Student Disability Services office on Aug. 16, following the success of its second annual charity golf tournament held in May. The tournament brought toge  more
UNT Health DPT student Vanessa Vazquez named 2026 Rizing Tide scholar
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health DPT student Vanessa Vazquez named 2026 Rizing Tide scholar * Vanessa Vazquez, a second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been named a 2026 Rizing Tide Foundation Crest: Rizing Star Scholarship recipient. Vazquez is among 20 students from 19 accredited physical therapy programs across the United States and Puerto Rico selected from a po  more
UT San Antonio welcomes students to The Continental, advancing its downtown campus vision
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio welcomes students to The Continental, advancing its downtown campus vision * Today marks a major milestone for UT San Antonio as the university welcomes students to The Continental, an apartment-style housing community in the heart of downtown San Antonio that expands opportunities for students to live, learn and connect in the university's growing downtown community. Located w  more
UT Tyler Student Artists Present Advanced Printmaking Work
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Student Artists Present Advanced Printmaking Work * The University of Texas at Tyler fall 2026 student art exhibition, "Steamroller Prints," is currently featured through Friday, Sept. 25, at the UT Tyler Fine Arts Complex Gallery. This show highlights work from UT Tyler students who completed the summer 2026 advanced printmaking course, taught by UT Tyler assistant professor of st  more
UTRGV School of Optometry advances with affordable tuition, $41.3 million investment
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Optometry advances with affordable tuition, $41.3 million investment * #Regents approve tuition and facilities investment as UTRGV prepares to launch one of the nation's most affordable optometry programs RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 17, 2026 - A more affordable path to becoming an optometrist - and greater access to vision care in the Rio Grande Valley - is coming   more
What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * What happens when teachers help build educational games? Breakthroughs * Given the chance to help design an educational video game, teachers do not spend much time talking about gameplay. They talk about students. A study by researchers at SMU, published in the journal Technology, Knowledge and Learning, examined what happens when middle school educators are brought into the design process for video ga  more
Whitehurst family's $25M gift expands support for first-generation, limited-income Rice undergraduate students
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Whitehurst family's $25M gift expands support for first-generation, limited-income Rice undergraduate students * Rice University has received a $25 million gift from university trustee James "Jim" Whitehurst '89 and his wife, Lauren Whitehurst, to establish the Sallyport Fellows Program, a comprehensive initiative supporting first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) undergraduate students throughout their Ri  more
WOW Week Promises a Warm Fall Welcome
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * WOW Week Promises a Warm Fall Welcome * Tarleton State University's annual WOW Week returns Aug. 19-30, offering a fresh slate of campus events for new and returning students. With dozens of activities, WOW Week offers something for all students, building community and shared Purple Pride. "There is nothing quite like the energy and excitement that takes over campus during Week of Welcome," said Dr.   more