News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
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Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Wisconsin's "Core Four" Taxpayer Battlegrounds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2026, by Sean Rowen:
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Wisconsin's "Core Four" Taxpayer Battlegrounds
Control of the Wisconsin State Senate could come down to these four competitive districts this November, and the tax policy differences in those races could not be clearer.
Republicans currently hold an 18-15 Senate majority. Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Testin has dubbed the Republican candidates in four critical distri
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
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August 18, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features:
"Meta has built their business aroun
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
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August 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for
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Banner - University Medicine names Charles Socci chief operating officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner - University Medicine names Charles Socci chief operating officer
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TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 18, 2026) - Banner - University Medicine has named Charles Socci, RN, MBA, chief operating officer in Tucson, effective Sept. 14.
Socci will oversee day-to-day operations of Banner - University Medicine's acute-care hospitals in Tucson, working alongside teams to advance quality, patient saf
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Center for a Humane Economy Celebrates the Impending Closure of Ridglan Farms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release:
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Center for a Humane Economy Celebrates the Impending Closure of Ridglan Farms
The Center led the negotiations with Ridglan Farms to release the beagles from the facility
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Madison, Wis. -- The Center for a Humane Economy celebrated the relinquishment of the last set of dogs from Ridglan Farms, signaling the impending closure of what was until recently the second-largest beagle supplier in the nat
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Most Important Minnesota Conservative You've Never Heard of
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by Vice President of Communications Bill Walsh in its Summer 2026 Issue of Thinking Minnesota:
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The most important MN conservative you've never heard of
Walter Judd is the most important conservative you've never heard of
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Walter Judd is arguably Minnesota's most important conservative -- and you'
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Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
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WASHINGTON -A federal judge has struck down sweeping, unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants in a ruling that will restore critical funding for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and people experiencing homelessness.
The ruling is
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CVTC's New Student Welcome Day quells fears, builds confidence
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news:
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CVTC's New Student Welcome Day quells fears, builds confidence
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Students who attended the New Student Welcome Day at Chippewa Valley Technical College on Monday posed with Ollie the CVTC River Otter in between meeting instructors and fellow classmates.
As the sun peeked over the pedestrian bridge suspended over Clairemont Avenue early Monday morning, more than 800 students walked through th
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Dartford Borough Council adds four new Schmidt sweepers to street cleansing fleet
CHILTON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news:
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Dartford Borough Council adds four new Schmidt sweepers to street cleansing fleet
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The new sweepers - a Swingo 200+, a Cleango 500, a CityJet 3030 HW and a Street King 660 - were all specified by waste management specialists, Doncaster-based FCC Environment (FCC), which holds the council's current street cleansing contract.
As part of an existing business relationship between the two suppliers, the sweepers
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Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who Your Governor is Has Never Mattered More"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who your governor is has never mattered more"
Today, DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper joined Alicia Menendez on MS NOW's On The Line to discuss the stakes of governors' races this year. As Republican election deniers run for governor in critical battleground states, Meghan discussed how Democratic governors continue to stand up for fr
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FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Issues Warning Letter to DeJong Family Dairy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to DeJong Family Dairy LLC from its Center for Veterinary Medicine:
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Recipient: Markus J. DeJong, Owner, DeJong Family Dairy, LLC, 3398 Draper Road, Dorchester, WI 54425, United States, markus.dejong@icloud.com
Issuing Office: Center for Veterinary Medicine, United States
WARNING LETTER
CMS # 729293
Dear Markus J. DeJong,
The U.S. Food and Drug Adm
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Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
Providence, R.I. -- A federal judge today rejected the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 Counties in Wisconsin as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 Counties in Wisconsin as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
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This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emer
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George Washington University Senior Research Fellow Burns Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America":
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Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, esteemed members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunit
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George Washington University Senior Research Fellow Burns Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Abuirshaid discussed how Hamas still sought the annihilation of Israel, even
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Jim Sipiorski named and Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Jim Sipiorski named and Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
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Jim Sipiorski has spent his career serving dairy producers, supporting youth programs and strengthening the dairy industry through leadership and education. Although he was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin, Jim's work has had a significant influence on Michig
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
Two-time statewide loser John James declined to answer questions from CNN about who won the 2020 election--and wouldn't even commit to certifying the 2028 presidential election in Michigan if elected governor.
It's the latest instance of James embracing Donald Trump's false election conspiracy theories. App
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Kathryn McGarry - University Scholar Award 2026
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release:
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Kathryn McGarry - University Scholar Award 2026
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Associate Professor, Kathryn McGarry, chemistry, is proud of the confidence developed in the students she invites into research and the communal spirit they build together in her lab. In her own time as a graduate student immersed in materials research, McGarry grew passionate about her discoveries.
She brought her curiosity to he
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KFILE: "2020 Election Skeptics Seek Governor's Offices in Battleground States"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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KFILE: "2020 election skeptics seek governor's offices in battleground states"
GOP candidates for governor have "records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election"
New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how "Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" are running for governor in several
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Kou Her Memorial Scholarship honors Julia McKnight's path from GED to nursing
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- Madison Area Technical College posted the following news:
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Kou Her Memorial Scholarship honors Julia McKnight's path from GED to nursing
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Julia McKnight has received the Kou Her Memorial Scholarship, an award that recognizes adult learners of Asian descent who exemplify perseverance, determination, and a commitment to transforming their lives through education.
The scholarship supports students who have completed their GED/HSED through Madison College Sc
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League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p
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Meet Joshuan McNeal, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Activities
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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Meet Joshuan McNeal, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Activities
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Joshuan McNeal
Meet Joshuan (Josh) McNeal, SMSU's new assistant director of student engagement and activities. Josh began his role on June 3, 2026. In this position, he works with intramurals, clubs, student activities, and Student Association. When asked what changes he hopes to make to improve the student exper
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
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BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t
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New Gateway president says open doors for the overlooked, meet needs of students and community
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- Gateway Technical College posted the following news release:
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New Gateway president says open doors for the overlooked, meet needs of students and community
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Newly appointed Gateway Technical College President and CEO Veronique Tran says leadership, to her, is a calling.
A calling to lead a college into its future but, maybe even more importantly, a calling to see and care for those who are too often overlooked or left at the margins and to help open doo
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New Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care; Want Lawmakers to Address Youth Nicotine and Tobacco Use
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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New Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Voters Support Affordable Access to Cancer Care; Want Lawmakers to Address Youth Nicotine and Tobacco Use
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MADISON, Wis. - A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
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Aug. 17, 2026
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Health is increasing access to specialty ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through new outreach services provided by Rob Schleiffarth, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngolog
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Save Now. Earn More for What's Next. Kohl's Back-to-School Savings Event Starts Aug. 19
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Save Now. Earn More for What's Next. Kohl's Back-to-School Savings Event Starts Aug. 19
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Customers can save up to 40% on back-to-school must-haves Aug. 19-23 while earning Kohl's Cash to check off even more of the list
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (August 18, 2026) - The final weeks of back-to-school shopping are here, and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) i
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Six Gettysburg College Faculty Earn Honors for Mentorship, Teaching Excellence
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Six Gettysburg faculty earn honors for mentorship, teaching excellence
With passion and purpose, Gettysburg College professors remain committed to supporting students through mentorship and excellence in and out of the classroom.
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Inspiring and empowering students to Do Great Work are hallmarks of Gettysburg College's first-class faculty. During the Spring 2026 semester, six faculty members were recogn
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Six UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Six UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
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The 2026 excellence awards, sponsored each year by Markquart Motors, were presented to:
* Dr. Seungbin Oh, associate professor of accounting
* Brian Drollinger, director of risk management, safety and sustainability
* Dr. Pedro Sottile, professor and chair of accounting and finance
* Dr. Dorothy Chan,
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
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This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand service lines and equip their facili
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The infinite promise and application of tiny particles
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 18 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news:
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The infinite promise and application of tiny particles
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After decades of building systems to detect subatomic particles, physicist Prof. Bruce Mellado has turned the same scientific thinking towards air quality.
The result is that AIrSynQ, an AI-powered system developed by Wits researchers and partnerships, won the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Innovation Award for Small, Medium and Micro E
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U.S. Department of Education Directs Schools to Stop Racial Balancing in Student Discipline Policies, Investigates Two School Districts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Directs Schools to Stop Racial Balancing in Student Discipline Policies, Investigates Two School Districts
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) issued guidance to educational institutions to promote safe and fair school discipline policies. That guidance, a "Dear Colleague Letter," details how discipline policies must treat students even-handedly
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UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026
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The University of Illinois Springfield has announced six new full-time faculty appointments for fall 2026. These educators bring a diverse array of expertise and research interests to their respective fields, enhancing the university's commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Nikki Baker joins UIS as a visiting i
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
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A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi-state effort advances mass timb
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