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15 students selected for national health leadership role
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 15 students selected for national health leadership role * DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2026 -As youth health challenges continue to grow in the United States[1], 15 passionate students from across the country are stepping up to help. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has named the 2026-27 class of national Youth  more
1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * 1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments * The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes. The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over fiv  more
28 Community Groups Urge EPA to Preserve Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20640 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Dear Administrator Zeldin: The undersigned organizations listed below, together representing communities disproportionately experiencing the most severe h  more
ABOR Partners With U.S. Department of Education for Third Year on National FAFSA Beta Testing Initiative
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 26 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * ABOR partners with U.S. Department of Education for third year on national FAFSA beta testing initiative Arizona Diamondbacks donate 800 tickets to student and family participants at Corona del Sol High School. - For the third consecutive year, the Arizona Board of Regents was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in beta testing for the Free Application for Federal Stude  more
Albany State University Student Darren Smith Represents 2026 BET Next Gen Ambassador Program
ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Student Darren Smith Represents 2026 BET Next Gen Ambassador Program * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu By: Christina Banks, Mass Communication Major and MarComm Intern, Albany State University ALBANY, Ga., August 25, 2026 -Darren J. Smith II, a junior at Albany State University (ASU), was chosen from over 2,700 applications nationwide to serve as the university  more
Alumni and trustee to be honored for distinguished careers and selfless service
WINGATE, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * Alumni and trustee to be honored for distinguished careers and selfless service * Gaile Greenhoot '94 understands fully how valuable the human element is in nursing. "The art of nursing is not the equipment," Greenhoot said three years ago, as she and her husband were establishing an endowment at Wingate University. "It's the human touch. It's not just about giving medications and controlling machines. N  more
America First Policy Institute: The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on August 19, 2026, by Melissa Ford Maldonado entitled "The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Cuba remains the Western Hemisphere's longest-standing authoritarian regime and a major strategic concern for the United States. More than six decades after the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the island continues to operate un  more
Anti-Defamation League: New York Leads the Nation in Antisemitism, Again, Even as Incidents Fall Nearly 20% in 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, issued the following report entitled "New York Leads the Nation in Antisemitism, Again, Even as Incidents Fall Nearly 20% in 2025": Here are excerpts: * * * According to new data released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), there were 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents in New York in 2025, marking a 19% decl  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State Grand Jury indictments alleging large drug trafficking pipeline from Mexican cartels to the Charleston area
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State Grand Jury indictments alleging large drug trafficking pipeline from Mexican cartels to the Charleston area * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a multi-jurisdictional operation was conducted last week to finish apprehending over 30 individuals indicted in the South Carolina State Grand   more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 24 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Fighting Illegal Climate Activism in Financial Reporting * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general raising concerns over potentially illegal financial reporting requirements by the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In a letter   more
ATU's Cranor Wins 2026 Booker Worthen Literary Prize
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU's Cranor Wins 2026 Booker Worthen Literary Prize * Eli Cranor, writer in residence and instructor in the Arkansas Tech University College of Arts and Humanities, is the 2026 winner of the Booker Worthen Literary Prize from the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS). The Booker Worthen Literary Prize was established in 1999. It is awarded each year to the best work, fiction or non-fiction, by an   more
Barry E. Somerstein Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel at NSU
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Barry E. Somerstein Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel at NSU Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has promoted Barry E. Somerstein, J.D., to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Somerstein previously served as Vice President and General Counsel and has been a key member of the university's leadership team since joining NSU in July 2025. With nearly five dec  more
BLS: Unemployment Rates Were Lower in 10 States in July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 10 states in July 2026 In July 2026, unemployment rates were lower than a month earlier in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1  more
Buchanan Named Most Bipartisan Member in Florida in National Congressional Scorecard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Named Most Bipartisan Member in Florida in National Congressional Scorecard * Earns an "A" Grade in Bridge Grades Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard WASHINGTON -Congressman Vern Buchanan has earned an "A" grade with a score of 96.9 out of 100 from Bridge Grades, a nonpartisan scorecard that rates members of Congress on their record of bipartisan collaboration. Buchanan's score is more th  more
CAIR Joins Call for Resignation of Wisconsin Mayor Over Anti-Muslim, Racist Posts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Joins Call for Resignation of Wisconsin Mayor Over Anti-Muslim, Racist Posts The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined calls for the resignation of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Mayor Dave Ament following reports that he shared a series of anti-Muslim, racist and sexist posts on his personal Facebook pa  more
CAIR Welcomes Arrest in Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Arrest in Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an arrest of a suspect in an allegedly bias-motivated spitting attack on a Muslim woman in Kentucky. CAIR recently called on local, state and federal law enforcement  more
CAIR-MI Calls for End to Hate Rhetoric After Receiving Death Threats to Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026: * * * CAIR-MI Calls for End to Hate Rhetoric After Receiving Death Threats to Office The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an end to anti-Muslim hate rhetoric after receiving death threats at its office. The threats come amid what the Washing  more
Can laws make social media safer for young people?
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Can laws make social media safer for young people? * From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S. states are exploring a wide range of strategies to protect young people online. The flurry of legislation reflects growing concern about social media's role in youth mental health, as rates of depression and anxiety have increased in recent years. But policy ap  more
DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Targeting Anna Paulina Luna Over Investment in Donor's Company
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Targeting Anna Paulina Luna Over Investment in Donor's Company * Luna is the target of a five-figure ad buy reaching FL-13 voters on Meta The DCCC is launching its first digital ad campaign for the general election in Florida's 13th Congressional District. The digital ad highlights Anna Paulina Luna's investment of up to $500,000 in  more
Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 24 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute * As AI becomes increasingly connected to health care, research and everyday life, Delaware State University students and faculty will have an opportunity to help explore how this transformative technology can work alongside people to improve lives. Delaware State University is partnering with the University of Delaware, the University o  more
Embraer's Phenom 300EV Secures Triple Certification, Becomes First Light Jet Certified With Garmin Emergency Autoland
MELBOURNE, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Embraer's Phenom 300EV Secures Triple Certification, Becomes First Light Jet Certified with Garmin(R) Emergency Autoland * World's best-selling light jet for 14 consecutive years is the largest business jet to offer Garmin(R) Emergency Autoland * Aircraft introduces new technology and innovation to enhance safety, simplify operatio  more
Embry Riddle Worldwide Marks Milestone of 100,000 Graduates
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Worldwide Marks Milestone of 100,000 Graduates Author: Seth Robbins Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide, home to the university's premier online programs and locations across the globe, honored its 100,000th graduate at a recent commencement ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. The momentous degree was conferred on Jonnathan Munoz Cisneros, who e  more
Faculty Spotlight: How Florida State University climatologist Emily Powell turns data into decisions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: How Florida State University climatologist Emily Powell turns data into decisions * As Floridians brace for the peak of hurricane season in September, terms like El Nino and long-range forecasts can feel distant and abstract. For Emily Powell, Florida state climatologist at the Florida Climate Center within Florida State University, those forecasts are essential tools for helping com  more
FAU: South Florida Labor Market Shifts as Pandemic-Era Hiring Slows
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * South Florida Labor Market Shifts as Pandemic-Era Hiring Slows By Amber Bonefont South Florida's labor market is entering a period of course correction as the hiring surge that accompanied the region's pandemic-era population and employment boom begins to fade, according to the latest South Florida Economic Outlook Report from Florida Atlantic U  more
First-years start their 'Penn odyssey'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * First-years start their 'Penn odyssey' * All journeys start somewhere. For the Class of 2030 and new transfer students, it began on Franklin Field during a comfortable late-summer evening-a class of 2,427 first-years from 76 countries surrounded by faculty, staff, and classmates who've gone from strangers to fellow travelers in the span of one week on campus. As Penn President J. Larry Ja  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Rise of Democratic Socialism - What Employers Need to Know Heading Into Election Season and Beyond
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * The Rise of Democratic Socialism: What Employers Need to Know Heading into Election Season and Beyond A growing wave of democratic socialist candidates and elected officials across the country could lead to changes in the workplace, impacting issues from healthcare to labor unions to wage and hour law. New York City and Seattle already have mayors implementing democratic socialist p  more
Florida Chamber Announces Top 8 Products Advancing in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Announces Top 8 Products Advancing in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition As part of our push to grow Florida into a Top 5 manufacturing state, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FloridaCommerce, today announced the Top 8 products advancing in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition. Following thousands of votes  more
Florida State University researchers will lead $2.8M study into how cell changes affect pancreatic cancer
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University researchers will lead $2.8M study into how cell changes affect pancreatic cancer * Florida State University researchers at the College of Medicine and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering will study how physical changes in cells contribute to the progression of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer death  more
Food and Water Watch: FL PSC Punts on Ratepayer Protection by Considering Duke's Data Center Loophole
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * FL PSC Punts on Ratepayer Protection by Considering Duke's Data Center Loophole Tallahassee, FL -- Today, Florida's governor-appointed board of utility commissioners -- the Public Service Commission (PSC) -- held evidentiary hearings for Duke Energy's controversial plan to increase residential electricity bills to fund data center energy demand. The decision is the first test of Florida's  more
FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success * For 175 years, generations of students have come to Florida State University and its predecessor institutions for an education and the opportunities that come with it. Those generations include the first students to pursue public higher education in Florida, young women attending Florida State College for Women when access to higher edu  more
FSU economics professor studying AI's impact on hiring as Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU economics professor studying AI's impact on hiring as Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow * Pellumb Reshidi, an assistant economics professor in Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, has been named a Senior Fellow of Microsoft's AI Economy Institute (AIEI), joining an international cohort of researchers studying how artificial intelligence is transforming  more
FSU human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU human rights expert explains why labor trafficking often hides in plain sight * It can happen in fields, restaurants, hotels and construction sites -a type of human trafficking often hiding in plain sight and receiving far less media coverage. Labor trafficking is a human rights violation in which individuals are forced to perform labor or services through force, fraud or coercion. The National Hu  more
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas an  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-in-the-Nation Restrictions on Temporary Cash Assistance Purchases
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-in-the-Nation Restrictions on Temporary Cash Assistance Purchases * TAMPA, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will become the first state in the nation to amend its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan to prohibit Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits from being used to directly purchase inappropriate, lux  more
Greenberg Traurig Adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez * MIAMI - Aug. 25, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to invest in the growth of its Miami office with the addition of Shareholder Anne E. Martinez, strengthening the firm's Labor & Employment capabilities in one of the nation's fastest-growing business markets. Martinez joi  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Global Net Lease on $535M Modiv Industrial Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Global Net Lease on $535M Modiv Industrial Acquisition * NEW YORK - Aug. 24, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) in its acquisition of Modiv Industrial, Inc., helping the company add a $535 million portfolio of industrial net-lease properties across the United States. The transaction, co  more
Greenberg Traurig's Government Law & Policy Practice Listed Among Top 5 on City & State's 2026 'Top 50 New York Lobbyists'
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Government Law & Policy Practice Listed Among Top 5 on City & State's 2026 'Top 50 New York Lobbyists' * NEW YORK - Aug. 24, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York Government Law & Policy Practice ranks among the top five on City & State's "2026 Top 50 New York Lobbyists" list. According to the publication, the annual list ranks fi  more
ICYMI: Nation's Economic Engine, California, Continues to Lead in Job Creation and Raising Wages
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The nation's economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages Through July 2026, California accounted for one in six new jobs in the nation What you need to know: California is adding jobs more than three times as fast as the nation, delivering strong productivity gains, and raising wages for workers -- demonstrating the continued strength and re  more
IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property". * * * This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory. Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on  more
Jerry Seinfeld is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Friday, Jan. 22, 2027, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, at 8 p.m.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jerry Seinfeld is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Friday, Jan. 22, 2027, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, at 8 p.m. * Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Jan. 22, 2027, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027, at 8 p.m. Ticket  more
Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems * Maine and Mississippi are the latest states to license the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) State Based Systems (SBS), an electronic system designed to revolutionize the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance regulatory processes. With its broad array of s  more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli * Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli, a bomber pilot, was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during World War II. Cheli was born to Robert Alfred Cheli, an Italian immigrant, and Julia Cheli, Oct. 29, 1919, in San Francisco. He was an only child. He dropped out of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to enlis  more
Mercer University: Faculty and Staff Notables - September 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | September 2026 * #Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Astrid Loretta Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, presented the article "Score-driven Markov-switching models of scale and shape parameters: an application to the Indian stock market" at the International Conference on Empirical Economics at Penn State Altoona held on Aug. 1. The article is co-authored with  more
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Announces Participation in USDA Child Care Food Program
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 26 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Miami-Dade County Public Schools Announces Participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Care Food Program Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) announces its intent to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Care Food Program, which is a federally funded program that reimburses child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled, eligib  more
More than the mission: How AFW2 helps wounded Airmen, Guardians adapt and overcome
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * More than the mission: How AFW2 helps wounded Airmen, Guardians adapt and overcome * JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington - For Senior Airman Shaundra Smith, life suddenly became incredibly complicated when a severe medical condition unexpectedly impacted her mobility, leaving her in intense discomfort and forcing her to rely on assistance to walk. Moving was  more
MSU Student Affairs names new leadership for next chapter
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Student Affairs names new leadership for next chapter * The Michigan State University Division of Student Affairs has long served as a vital cornerstone of the MSU community. It is a division dedicated to fostering holistic growth, well-being and vibrant connections, hosting a wide range of student-facing entities -the Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Advocacy, or OMEA; the MSU Union; Impa  more
Ohio State welcomes class of 2030
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State welcomes class of 2030 * First-year students from 47 states and 37 countries packed into the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University Monday for their official Buckeye welcome at Convocation. The annual event serves as a kick-off to the academic year as well as a crash course in Ohio State for all new students. President Ravi V. Bellamkonda welcomed the group with enthusiasm. "We're so gla  more
Pinnacle Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team * ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Veda Cloud and Chris Jones as financial advisors on its Restaurant and Franchise Finance Services   more
Polk State College adopts institutional neutrality statement
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State College adopts institutional neutrality statement * The Polk State College District Board of Trustees adopted an institutional neutrality statement during its Monday meeting aimed at reinforcing the College's educational mission. The statement maintains a neutral position on matters unrelated to the College's operations and core business - education - while promoting intellectual diversity, freed  more
Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027 * The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting, where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the new Chair, and Steve Lester was elected as Vice Chair. They serve alongside members Immediate Past Chair Ba  more
RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2026: * * * RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced nearly $7 million in August political spending across 13 states, launching an aggressive early offensive barrage to defend Republican attorneys general and flip Democrat-held offices across the country. The initial spending is phase  more
REACH Study Aims to Make School Success a Measure of Children's Health
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * REACH Study Aims to Make School Success a Measure of Children's Health * A PCORI-funded study led by Raymond Mailhot, M.D., is developing a reproducible way to connect school performance with health data for children facing serious illnesses. Most children spend their waking hours in school. Yet for children managing a cancer diagnosis and treatment, educational achievement is rarel  more
Redwire Announces Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Phased Array Antenna Technology to Advance Global Warfighter Connectivity
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Announces Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Phased Array Antenna Technology to Advance Global Warfighter Connectivity * SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 25, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announc  more
Report Calls for Wisconsin Childcare Rules, Subsidies Overhaul
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Badger Institute issued 'Wisconsin Childcare Subsidies, Regulations Fail for Families,' by Angela Rachidi, senior fellow and Rowe Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Issued Aug. 20, the report argues that Wisconsin should reduce regulatory barriers for childcare providers and replace provider-focused aid with more flexible, family-directed assistance. Rachidi writes that dependable and affordable childcare remains important for working families, bu  more
Report Urges Teachers to Study Student Work to Guide Instruction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued 'The Power of Studying Student Work' by Paul Powell, founder of Arete Education Partners and founding director of the Florida Charter Institute at Miami Dade College. Published Aug. 24, the report argues that teachers should examine student work before, during and after lessons to identify misunderstandings, improve feedback and adjust instruction. Powell distinguishes studying student work from grading it. Grading assign  more
Reward Jumps to $20,000 for Culprit in Louisiana Bald Eagle Killing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Reward Jumps to $20,000 for Culprit in Louisiana Bald Eagle Killing * NEW ORLEANS-The Center for Biological Diversity today increased the total reward to $20,000 for information leading to a conviction for the illegal killing of a bald eagle in southern Louisiana. The Center is boosting the amount by $13,000, which, together with contributions from Humane World for Animals,  more
SC State announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 * Young alumni recognized for professional achievement, leadership, service and commitment to their alma mater ORANGEBURG, S.C. -A new generation of Bulldogs is carrying South Carolina State University's influence into professions and communities across the nation as members of the university's Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. Established in   more
She studied why people trust, now comes the test
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * She studied why people trust, now comes the test * Karissa Palmer '23 '26 did not grow up on a farm, but she grew up on farm stories. Chief among them: her grandmother's account of the family dairy in Wisconsin, one of the first in the area to install automatic milking equipment. Decades later, as a doctoral student in the Texas   more
Stephenson family honors Judy Stephenson's legacy with Florida Poly scholarship
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Stephenson family honors Judy Stephenson's legacy with Florida Poly scholarship * Florida Polytechnic University President Devin Stephenson and his family are deepening their commitment to student success with a second $25,000 gift to the Florida Poly Foundation, transforming a scholarship they established last year into a lasting tribute to his late wife, Judy Dodd Stephenson. The new cont  more
Survey Finds Charter Leaders Facing Pressure From Universal ESAs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- AEI's Conservative Education Reform Network issued 'The Future of Charter Schools in an Evolving School Choice Landscape: Survey Evidence from Arizona, Florida, and Utah,' by Ian Kingsbury and David T. Marshall. Issued Aug. 19, the report finds that charter-school leaders in the three states see universal education savings accounts, or ESAs, as intensifying competition from private schools, microschools and homeschooling options. The authors surveyed 285 charter  more
Tallahassee State College: FPSI Dual Enrollment Program Gives High School Seniors a Direct Pathway to a Career in Public Safety
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * New FPSI Dual Enrollment Program Gives High School Seniors a Direct Pathway to a Career in Public Safety Nine Gadsden County High School seniors are getting a head start on careers in public safety through a new dual enrollment Correctional Officer Certification Program made possible through a collaboration between the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI), the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, and Gad  more
The Flagler Dictionary: Your Guide to Speaking Like a Saint
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * The Flagler Dictionary: Your Guide to Speaking Like a Saint * Some terms you'll pick up naturally during your first few weeks. Others might leave you wondering, "Wait, what does that mean?" Whether you hear an upperclassman mention the Ponce, get invited to an event you've never heard of, or encounter a Flagler tradition that seems to have its own vocabulary, there's plenty to discover. That's where the Fla  more
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Laurel Lee for Florida's Fifteenth District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Laurel Lee for Florida's Fifteenth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Laurel Lee for Florida's 15th Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American busin  more
U.S. Sugar Supply Forecast Rises as Stocks and Imports Increase
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: August 2026,' Report No. SSS-M-456, by Vidalina Abadam and Joshua Huang. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and issued Aug. 18, the report forecasts higher U.S. sugar supplies for fiscal year 2026/27 as increased beginning stocks and imports more than offset lower beet and cane sugar production. Total U.S. sugar supplies are forecast at 14.436 mi  more
UHealth Surpasses 20,000 Robotic Surgeries, Cementing Leadership in Minimally Invasive Care
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * UHealth Surpasses 20,000 Robotic Surgeries, Cementing Leadership in Minimally Invasive Care * UHealth-University of Miami Health System has completed more than 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries, reflecting two decades of innovation, research and expertise across multiple surgical specialties. UHealth-University of Miami Health System has surpassed 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries,   more
UNF Presidential Search Committee advances finalist to Board of Trustees
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF Presidential Search Committee advances finalist to Board of Trustees * Following a comprehensive search over the last five months, the University of North Florida Presidential Search Committee forwards to the UNF Board of Trustees Dr. Michael P. Shannon, current president of the University of North Georgia, for consideration as UNF's eighth president. The 11-member Search Committee includ  more
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: New Chair Brings Vision for Innovation and Growth to Interventional Radiology
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New Chair Brings Vision for Innovation and Growth to Interventional Radiology * Stephen Solomon, M.D., joins the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a vision to advance innovation, research and multidisciplinary patient care in interventional radiology. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and UHealth-University of Miami Health System are welcoming an int  more
UNT researcher helping develop new technique to study autism
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT researcher helping develop new technique to study autism * DENTON (UNT), Texas -An associate professor at the University of North Texas is developing a new way to study genetic factors and environmental exposures that may affect early brain development in relation to autism. "Once we develop these underlying technologies, then this approach could be applied to many other areas of biomedical   more
USF Health expands emergency medicine simulation training in Tanzania ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * USF Health expands emergency medicine simulation training in Tanzania ahead of Africa Cup of Nations * As Tanzania prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Kenya and Uganda, its health leaders are working to expand the country's emergency medicine workforce to meet the needs of athletes, spectators and communities during one of Africa's largest sporting event  more
USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026 * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing This fall, more than 200 new faculty members join the University of South Florida, helping to shape the next chapter of the institution's significant momentum and growth. As USF advances its strategic priorities, the expertise, creativity and dedication of its faculty remain central to the univer  more
Venable Adds Leading Advertising Lawyers Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin in New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Venable Adds Leading Advertising Lawyers Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin in New York * New York, NY -(Aug. 25, 2026) -Venable LLP announced today that Stacy Marcus and Michael Isselin have joined the firm as partners in the Advertising Group in New York. Marcus and Isselin advise clients across the advertising, entertainment, media, sports, and consumer sectors on sophisticated comm  more
Venable Joins American Fintech Council Legal Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Venable Joins American Fintech Council Legal Advisory Committee * Washington, DC (August 25, 2026) - Venable is pleased to announce that the firm has joined the American Fintech Council (AFC) as a member of the organization's Legal Advisory Committee. The AFC is the leading industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks. Through its participati  more
Walter Reed young investigator recognized for research
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed young investigator recognized for research * Investigating an innovative procedure to save service members' lives on the battlefield by controlling bleeding at or near the point of injury, Military Health System leadership recently recognized a Walter Reed National Military Medical Center general surgery resident with the Young Investigators Award. U.S. Army Maj. Dr. Kennedy Nye receive  more
Washington and Lee University: JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled 'Nonviolent Response'
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * JT Torres Co-Authors Book Titled 'Nonviolent Response' Written with Sheri Rysdam of Eastern Oregon University, the book offers strategies for responding to writing in positive and motivating ways. By Brian Laubscher JT Torres, director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington and Lee University, recently co-authored a book published by the University of Pittsburgh Pre  more