Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
AlzInColor Urges Federal Action to Improve Brain Health and Address Disparities in Alzheimer's Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging
Of
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Ohio Amid Severe Flooding
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Ohio Amid Severe Flooding
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August 17, 2026 - St. Louis, MO - Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to central Ohio to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following severe flooding in the area.
The donation of emergency
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Attorney General Hanaway Recognizes Two AGO Attorneys for Public Service Award
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Recognizes Two AGO Attorneys for Public Service Award
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August 17, 2026
Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway recognized Public Protection Section's Chief Counsel Gregory Goodwin for receiving the Lon O. Hocker Award, and Assistant Attorney General Andrew Clarke for receiving the David J. Dixon Award. These awards, presented by The
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Aug. 26 BTA Webinar to Focus on an AI-Ready ERP for MPS
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Aug. 26 BTA Webinar to Focus on an AI-Ready ERP for MPS
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The 37th webinar in BTA's Diversifying My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The webinar, "AI-Ready ERP for MPS," will be presented by Shelbey White, knowledge manager, and Garrett Virostek, manager of client experience at Avaniko.
Join White and Virostek for a live lo
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College of Optometry unveils new academic home in J.C. Penney Building
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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College of Optometry unveils new academic home in J.C. Penney Building
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Alumni and donors gather at a reception and dedication of the College of Optometry's new academic space in the J.C. Penney Building. (Photos by Janice White/UMSL College of Optometry)
Dozens of alumni and supporters of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry gathered Friday evening to get a pea
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DOE Office of Environmental Management: Savannah River National Lab Wins Award for Nuclear Waste Management Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Savannah River National Lab Wins Award for Nuclear Waste Management Innovation
The sole national laboratory sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) won a 2026 R&D 100 Award in a global competition for developing innovative ceramic-metal composite materials for nuclear waste disposal.
Savannah River National Laboratory (
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ECI Launches EvolutionX Ecommerce Integration in GlobalEdge ERP
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ECI Launches EvolutionX Ecommerce Integration in GlobalEdge ERP
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ECI Software Solutions Inc. has announced the integration of EvolutionX, its AI-powered e-commerce platform, with GlobalEdge, its ERP system for commercial field service organizations.
Purpose-built for B2B companies, EvolutionX has powered e-commerce for distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers for
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Epson Wins Two Awards from Spaces4Learning for its Inkjet Printers for Education
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Wins Two Awards from Spaces4Learning for its Inkjet Printers for Education
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Epson America has added to its portfolio of education awards with two new accolades from Spaces4Learning. The WorkForce Pro EM-C800 was recognized as a Platinum winner in the "Higher Ed Technology - Printing/Imaging" category and the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z earned Platinum in the "K
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Fast Politics Podcast: Mini Timmaraju Joins Molly Jong-Fast to Discuss the Midterms, Todd Blanche, and New Battleground Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Fast Politics Podcast: Mini Timmaraju Joins Molly Jong-Fast to Discuss the Midterms, Todd Blanche, and New Battleground Research
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Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju sat down with Molly Jong-Fast on the Fast Politics podcast to discuss key races to watch and how abortion remains a defining issue for voters headin
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
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Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gor
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From the Army to the Bookshelf: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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From the Army to the Bookshelf: How RT Torry Is Honoring His Mother's Legacy
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After a distinguished military career, Lincoln alumnus RT Torry is carrying his mother's lifelong commitment to education into a new generation through children's books.
Before there was a book series, there was a teacher.
Ramon "RT" Torry's life reads like a study in service. The 1986 Lincoln University graduate is a retire
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Ga. A.G. Carr Secures New Indictment for Trafficking of 16-Year-Old Following Operation 'Global Chain'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Carr Secures New Indictment for Trafficking of 16-Year-Old Following Operation "Global Chain"
International operation resulted in the recovery of 11 missing children in Georgia
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FULTON COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured the indictment of Eric Gordon, 36, of Decatur, for the trafficki
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Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Weakening Grizzly Bear Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
director@fws.gov
Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Montana, #356 Corbin
Missoula, MT 59812
hilary_cooley@fws.gov
Submitted through Federal eRule
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Governor Kehoe Announces Budget Director Transition
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Budget Director Transition
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Jefferson City
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service.
"Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism," sai
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Governor Kehoe Announces Valarie Moseley as Director of Missouri Department of Corrections
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Valarie Moseley as Director of Missouri Department of Corrections
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Jefferson City
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Valarie Moseley will serve as the next director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Moseley's appointment will become effective October 1, 2026, upon Director Trevor Foley's departure to serve as the state budget director, an
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ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects On Historic LGBTQ Progress And The Fight Ahead In Exclusive Interview With The Advocate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects On Historic LGBTQ Progress And The Fight Ahead In Exclusive Interview With The Advocate
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Washington D.C. - In an exclusive cover story for The Advocate, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, from confronting the HIV/AIDS crisis and advancing landmark civil rights protections to the ongoing fight for transge
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Laser therapy offers weapon against deadly brain tumors
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Laser therapy offers weapon against deadly brain tumors
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For patients facing a diagnosis of glioblastoma -one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer -the standard path forward has long meant an invasive open-skull surgery and a daunting prognosis.
Over the past decade and a half, neurosurgeons have incorporated another treatment approach: a minimally i
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 16
* President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
* Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cle
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Lincoln Alumni Express Strong Pride, Deep Connection in New Engagement Survey
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln Alumni Express Strong Pride, Deep Connection in New Engagement Survey
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A spring 2026 survey found Lincoln University alumni are proud of their alma mater and eager to stay connected.
Lincoln University alumni remain deeply proud of their alma mater and eager to strengthen their connections with fellow Blue Tigers, according to a spring 2026 alumni engagement survey conducted by the Lincoln Univ
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Lockton Appoints Jules Okai to Lead U.S. Practice for Global Solutions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Lockton, an insurance broker, posted the following news:
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Lockton Appoints Jules Okai to Lead U.S. Practice for Global Solutions
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Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, has appointed Jules Okai as Global Solutions Practice Leader for the U.S. She will lead the firm's U.S. Global Solutions Practice, overseeing strategy, talent development, and service delivery for multinational clients with
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Missouri's delayed back to school: Local experts explain why
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Missouri State University issued the following news:
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Missouri's delayed back to school: Local experts explain why
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It's back to school time in Missouri, sort of. While many colleges and universities have already started class, the state's public schools must wait - by law - until next week.
Until 14 calendar days before the first Monday in September, to be exact. This start date is a relatively new change for Missouri.
"Well, you know, historically
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Mizzou Reshapes Primary Care With Missouri's First Nursing-led Clinic
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou reshapes primary care with Missouri's first nursing-led clinic
The Sinclair School of Nursing-led clinic expands access to care while preparing the next generation of health care providers.
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The University of Missouri is reshaping primary care in Missouri while preparing more health care providers to serve communities across the state.
Mizzou has opened Missouri's first nursing-led pr
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Mo. Natural Resources Dept. Awards $30,000 Grant to Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 5
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Department of Natural Resources awards $30,000 grant to Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 5
District will evaluate drinking water system improvements
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $30,000 Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant to the Public Water Supply District No. 5 of Cole County to evaluate the district's drinking water sys
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Mo. Natural Resources Dept. Awards $50,000 Grant to Odessa
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Odessa
City will evaluate wastewater system improvements
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Odessa to evaluate the city's wastewater system.
Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the depa
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Moylan Renews Fight for Radiation Justice; Brings Together National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Rep.) -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, issued the following news release:
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Moylan Renews Fight for Radiation Justice; Brings Together National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation
(Hagatna, Guam) -- Congressman James Moylan announced the introduction of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (RECRA), bipartisan legislation that builds upon his efforts since his first year in Congress to ensure Guam and other communities harmed by the nation's
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N.D. Environmental Quality Dept. Awards $2.86 Million to Nine FY26 Water Quality Project
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 19 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Environmental Quality awards $2.86 million to nine FY26 water quality project
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has allocated $2.86 million in fiscal year 2026 grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nonpoint Source Program to support nine projects aimed at mitigating nonpoint source pollution. The focus of the approved
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Northwest Missouri State University: Richardson Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award, Chairs Phi Beta National Convention
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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Richardson honored with lifetime achievement award, chairs Phi Beta national convention
Two Northwest Missouri State University faculty members and musicians recently hosted a national convention, where one of them was presented with a lifetime achievement award.
Dr. Jiwon Choi, the University's Dennis C. Dau Professor of Instrumental Music, and Dr. William Richardson, a professor of
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Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines
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A simple installation mistake can send electricity onto power lines, creating serious risks for line workers, neighbors and loved ones
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Backfeed can be deadly.
* Families, neighbors and first responders are also at risk.
* Safe ins
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Scientists identify brain's brake that shuts off chronic pain
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Scientists identify brain's brake that shuts off chronic pain
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Deep at the base of the brain, a tiny cluster of nerve cells serves as the body's natural pain reliever, dialing down pain signals traveling up the spinal cord. But nerve damage can flip this system into a hyperactive engine for chronic pain.
Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have figured o
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Stramaglio Consulting Announces Strategic Alliance With the TWAIN Working Group
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Stramaglio Consulting Announces Strategic Alliance With the TWAIN Working Group
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Stramaglio Consulting (SC) has announced a strategic alliance with the TWAIN Working Group (TWG) to advance Workplace Asset Lifecycle Management (WALM), a platform for unified management of connected workplace assets throughout their operational life cycles.
The alliance combines SC's bu
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Susquehanna University Welcomes New Faculty in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Business
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Susquehanna welcomes new faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences and business
Susquehanna University has welcomed several new faculty members in the School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business, all with strong backgrounds in teaching and research.
School of the Arts
Sean Ironman, assistant professor of creative writing, hol
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thINK Forum & Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead 2026 Conference
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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thINK Forum & Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead 2026 Conference
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thINK Forum, the independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, together with Canon U.S.A. Inc., have announced the successful conclusion of thINK Ahead 2026 in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead welcomed more than 500 production inkjet customers, partners and in
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WashU builds momentum through AI initiative
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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WashU builds momentum through AI initiative
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WashU is committed to providing students, faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in academics, research and operations. The university has built momentum in several key areas, maintaining its focus on the WashU mission, the needs of the academic community and the preparation of future-
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WashU's mascot finally has a name: Meet Forest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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WashU's mascot finally has a name: Meet Forest
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After 101 years, the WashU bear now has a name: Forest.
Forest still has that familiar four-fanged smile, those gargantuan red high tops and a coat of synthetic fur.
But with the mascot's new name comes a new spirit, said Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student success.
"Forest is really curious, really creative, a little silly and a lit
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Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill!
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill!
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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome back to campus! I hope each of you had an opportunity to recharge this summer and spend time with those who matter most to you. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of another academic year, I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many faculty and staff members who remained on campus throughout the summer m
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Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's Print Security Landscape 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's Print Security Landscape 2026
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Xerox has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in Quocirca's Print Security Landscape 2026 (https://store.quocirca.com/reports/quocirca-print-security-landscape-2026/), an independent assessment of the capabilities of leading print manufacturers in helping organizations address evolving
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Zach Johnson commits to 2026 Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Zach Johnson commits to 2026 Sanford International
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Former 2-time major champion Zach Johnson has officially committed to competing in the 2026 Sanford International. The 2023 Ryder Cup captain and PGA TOUR Champions rookie will make his debut at the tournament, taking place Sept. 7-13 at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Johnson, a na
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