Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts TX-15 to Toss-Up as Bobby Pulido Continues to Shine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts TX-15 to Toss-Up as Bobby Pulido Continues to Shine * Yesterday, Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted their rating for Texas' 15th Congressional District in Democrats' direction to 'Toss-Up' -the latest sign that South Texas voters are primed to fire Monica De La Cruz for her failures. Crystal Ball writes in part that "South Texas Democrats h  more
$3K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Southern Bancorp Supports Nonprofit Guiding Arkansas Youth to College
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $3K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Southern Bancorp Supports Nonprofit Guiding Arkansas Youth to College * LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, August 26, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its member Southern Bancorp provided a $3,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award that will help Mamas Unidas LR expand its work helping A  more
A Life in Full Composition: How Trinity Tuned an Alum's Legacy of Creativity
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * A Life in Full Composition: How Trinity Tuned an Alum's Legacy of Creativity * Tom Masinter '72, M'76 reflects on how Trinity gave him a "life-changing" education that set him down a path toward becoming an award-winning musicologist. For Masinter, giving back each year as a Trinity True donor means ensuring more creative minds can thrive. Step into the Castle Hills home of Tom Masinter '72, M'76, and you'll   more
A Wish Takes Flight to Walt Disney World: Southwest and Make-A-Wish Celebrate 15 Years of Granting Wishes Together
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * A Wish Takes Flight to Walt Disney World: Southwest and Make-A-Wish(r) Celebrate 15 Years of Granting Wishes Together * For 15 years, Southwest Airlines has proudly partnered with Make-A-Wish to help children facing critical illnesses and their families reach life-changing wish experiences through travel. Our partnership is rooted in a simple belief - travel has the power to transfo  more
AJPH Supplement Releases New Findings on the First Nationwide Community Health Worker Program
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Supplement Releases New Findings on the First Nationwide Community Health Worker Program * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org CDC's CCR Initiative Success Makes the Case for More Investment Community health workers promote community health and address inequities, guiding the nation toward a healthier future. Findings from the Centers for Disease Con  more
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Effort to Seize Private Medical Records of Transgender New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Effort to Seize Private Medical Records of Transgender New Yorkers * NEW YORK - In a victory for transgender young people and their families, a panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to stay a lower court win that protected the medical records of transgender youth from seri  more
Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season From Bold Culinary Creations to Enhanced Fan Experiences, Aramark Continues to Transform NCAA Gameday - Across NCAA campuses nationwide, Aramark is transforming the university atmosphere by bringing a major-league experience to gamedays thi  more
Are young people turning away from sunscreen? The truth about using it.
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Are young people turning away from sunscreen? The truth about using it. * With medical misinformation so widely available online, young people in particular can be easily swayed to believe myth over fact. When it comes to protecting your skin from the summer sun with sunscreen and the appropriate SPF, it's best to take the advice of medical professionals rather than social media influencers. Baylor Col  more
AT&T to Release 3Q 2026 Earnings on Oct. 21
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * AT&T to Release Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings on Oct. 21 AT&T will host a conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results Key Takeaways: * AT&T will release its third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 21 * AT&T will webcast a conference call to discuss results - AT&T (NYSE:T) will release its third-quarter 2026 results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Wednesday  more
Beat the Summer Rush on Southwest - April and May 2027 Now Open for Booking
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Beat the Summer Rush on Southwest - April and May 2027 Now Open for Booking * Late spring and Memorial Day travel is available to book on Southwest Airlines(r) with flights now out for sale through Wednesday, June 2, 2027. Southwest(r) is scheduled to offer record-high departures in two key cities and added route frequencies in other points of strength. The Party Grows Louder in La  more
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) recently reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act. The legislation would abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, returning sole r  more
BMCC Mathematics Professor Claire Wladis Receives $1.1 Million NSF Grant to Study Effective Ways to Teach Equivalent Equations
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College posted the following news: * * * BMCC Mathematics Professor Claire Wladis Receives $1.1 Million NSF Grant to Study Effective Ways to Teach Equivalent Equations * Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Math Professor Claire Wladis has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her research on Understanding Equivalent Equations: Using Clinical Interviews and Nominal Response Cognitive   more
Brownsville cocaine trafficker sent to prison in Homeland Security Task Force investigation
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Brownsville cocaine trafficker sent to prison in Homeland Security Task Force investigation * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 27-year-old man has been sentenced for possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Eduardo Rodriguez Jr. pleaded guilty Nov. 5, 2024. U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera ordered Rodriguez to serve   more
California Answers the Call: The State Has Deployed 3,372 Personnel Since June to Support Disaster Response Across the Country and Abroad
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * California answers the call: The state has deployed 3,372 personnel since June to support disaster response across the country and abroad Governor Newsom and the Legislature's unprecedented investments are making a difference What you need to know: Since June, California has deployed 3,372 personnel and 258 pieces of equipment to support wildfire, flood, and earthquak  more
California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposal to update its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  more
Campus Roars to Life with Activity to Begin Fall 2026 Semester
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 26 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Campus Roars to Life with Activity to Begin Fall 2026 Semester * Thousands of students arrived on campus over the last two weeks and a whole host of events were held as the Fall 2026 semester got underway at East Texas A&M. Additionally, the university is poised to be busier than ever, as preliminary enrollment numbers are trending toward the lar  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Gun Owners of America Has Been Accomplishing a Lot With a Little
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Junior Content Editor Sebastian Tuininga: * * * Gun Owners of America has been accomplishing a lot with a little Gun Owners of America spent more on lobbying than the NRA in 2022 and secured numerous political and legal victories, all while the NRA declined in membership, revenue, and political significance. - Gun Owners of America (GOA) has recently won gun-rights victories that once see  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Deadline Sept. 20 - HHS Seeks Public Comments on Vaccine Recommendations
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Deadline Sept. 20: HHS Seeks Public Comments on Vaccine Recommendations HHS is seeking public input on several federal vaccine policy questions, including whether it should change its vaccine recom  more
Competitive Elections in South Texas Could Hold the Key to Control of the U.S. House (The 2026 South TX U.S. House Elections: TX-15. TX-28, & TX-34)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 (TNSxrep) -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Competitive Elections in South Texas Could Hold the Key to Control of the U.S. House (The 2026 South TX U.S. House Elections: TX-15. TX-28, & TX-34) * The Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University has released a new report on the November 2026 elections in Texas's 15th, 28th, and 34th congressional districts. These districts are considered by nonpartisan   more
Congressman Al Green to Join State Rep. Christina Morales and Houstonians for Justice Regarding His Letter to President Trump on the Articles of Impeachment for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Join State Rep. Christina Morales and Houstonians for Justice Regarding His Letter to President Trump on the Articles of Impeachment for High Crimes and Misdemeanors * (Houston, Texas) -On Friday, August 28, 2026, Congressman Al Green will join State Rep. Christina Morales and Houstonians for Justice for a press conference concerning ICE-related deaths around the nation, including   more
Cornyn Applauds NSF's $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Applauds NSF's $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) announcement of a $30,000,000 award over five years to The University of Texas at Austin to support a Science and Technology Center (STC), which will accelerate research and development of rob  more
CrowdStrike and Telkom Indonesia Enter Into MoU to Advance AI-Powered Cybersecurity Transformation in Indonesia
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike and Telkom Indonesia Enter into MoU to Advance AI-Powered Cybersecurity Transformation in Indonesia AUSTIN, Texas and JAKARTA, Indonesia - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), Indon  more
Dell Technologies Supports Call for Stronger Cyber Defenses in the Age of AI
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies Supports Call for Stronger Cyber Defenses in the Age of AI Company joins OpenAI and industry partners in urging coordinated action to close the cybersecurity readiness gap - Cyber defense is a shared responsibility, and the rapid advancement of AI makes coordinated action more urgent. Dell Technologie  more
Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by   more
DNC: Trump Rubs Elbows With Rich Donors While Working Families Struggle To Get By in the Trump-Vance Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Trump Rubs Elbows With Rich Donors While Working Families Struggle To Get By in the Trump-Vance Economy Today, Donald Trump is traveling to Texas to headline an RNC fundraiser for Ken Paxton. As Trump once again dines with rich donors and rakes in millions for his coffers, Trump and Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to bring down prices as working families strug  more
Dr. Castro Examines Discretion in Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Dr. Castro Examines Discretion in Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606 * New research by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Assistant Professor of Accounting, Dr. Angelica Castro, examines how changes to accounting standards have affected the way companies report revenue and the discretion managers have when making financial reporting decisions. The study, "Discretion in Re  more
Engelberg Scholars Turn Atlantic City Roots into Opportunity
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Engelberg Scholars Turn Atlantic City Roots into Opportunity * Atlantic City, N.J. -Reanna Marie Lawan remembers in fifth grade when she first toured Stockton University's Atlantic City campus, just three blocks from her home. She recalls what the neighborhood was like before the campus took shape, and the difference she believes Stockton has made. "This area was almost dead. There was almost nothing here  more
Entergy customers begin seeing benefits from data center agreements, Fair Share Plus pledge keeps money in customers' pockets
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy customers begin seeing benefits from data center agreements, Fair Share Plus pledge keeps money in customers' pockets * Amazon's hyperscale facility generates revenue that offsets costs for all Entergy Mississippi customers, eliminating nearly $5 on monthly bills -approved by state regulators Follows Entergy CEO signing the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge last month N  more
Fall Is Brewing at 7-Eleven With a New Seasonal Coffee Lineup
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * Fall Is Brewing at 7-Eleven, Inc. with a New Seasonal Coffee Lineup Get ready to fall for new pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks and an internationally inspired bakery treat IRVING, TX -- Pumpkin season is pouring in at 7-Eleven, Inc. with delicious coffee creations and fresh-baked treats fit for crisp fall days. Starting today, participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(R) stores nat  more
FCC Alerts RGTN USA Over Suspected Illegal Traffic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has notified RGTN USA Inc. that it apparently transmitted illegal foreign-originated calls onto U.S. telecommunications networks, including spoofed calls, robocalls impersonating businesses and law-enforcement agencies, and swatting incidents. In an Aug. 24 letter to RGTN Chief Executive Officer Leonardus Herps, the FCC said RGTN acted as a gateway provider for calls received from Switzerland-based TheSwissXperts AG  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-221, 26-222, 26-223, 26-225, 26-229, 26-230, 26-232, 26-233): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) li  more
Federal Register: Fed Reviews Hull Family Group Proposal to Retain Voting Shares in Andrew Johnson Bancshares
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The public portions of the applicati  more
Federal Register: FHA Issues Information Collection Notice on Bridging the Data Gap in Pavement Management & Quality Assurance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment peri  more
Federal Register: NRC Considers License Amendment to Extend Repair Time for STP Nuclear Main Feedwater System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-76, issued to STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC); Constellation South Texas, LLC; City Public Service Board of San Antonio; and City of Austin, Texas, for operation of South Texas Project, Unit 1 (STP). The proposed license amendment would, if granted, make a one-time exigent change to the technical specifications (TS) to extend the  more
Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco  more
First benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills, eliminating nearly $5 monthly increase
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * First benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills, eliminating nearly $5 monthly increase * Mississippi Public Service Commission vote ensures no summer increase through the annual rate plan, keeping rates below national average while also accelerating grid improvements JACKSON, Miss. - New revenues from Mississippi data centers, like Amazon's, are a primary   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Up in Air as Court Orders DOL to Try Again - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * New H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Up in Air as Court Orders DOL to Try Again: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know A federal court in California just ordered the US Department of Labor (DOL) to quickly come up with a new methodology for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A job orders, just weeks after the agency released long-awaited new H-2A farmworker rates  more
Florida man charged with assault of court security officer in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Florida man charged with assault of court security officer in Houston * HOUSTON - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 51-year-old man for assaulting a court security officer in a federal courthouse library. Victor Graham is currently in custody and expected to appear for his arraignment in the near future. On July 29, Graham allegedly  more
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Presents an Elevated Autumn
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Houston Presents an Elevated Autumn * Four Seasons Hotel Houston, named among the Best Hotels in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, welcomes the fall season with an impressive lineup of experiences and offerings for guests and locals to enjoy. "The fall season is an incredible time to be in H-Town, with incredible weather, sporting and en  more
From UTA to New Zealand: Protecting coral reefs
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From UTA to New Zealand: Protecting coral reefs * Research conducted at The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a global effort to address growing threats to coral reefs. The University recently sent researchers and students to the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium in New Zealand, the premier global conference for coral reef research, held every four years. Studies ci  more
Gill Announces Hearing on Confronting Birth Tourism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Gill Announces Hearing on Confronting Birth Tourism House Oversight Committee subpoenas witness to appear - Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) today announced a hea  more
Governor Abbott Announces $138 Billion Texas Transportation Investment
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $138 Billion Texas Transportation Investment * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of $138 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain. "Texas' booming economy and growing population demand a transportation syst  more
Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $489,624 to Lamar State College Orange in partnership with Arlanxeo, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Indorama Ventures. Through this grant, Lamar State College Orange will provide customized training for 241 new and curren  more
Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Grants To Southeast Texas Veteran Service Organizations
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Grants To Southeast Texas Veteran Service Organizations * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $6,302,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 27 organizations in the Southeast Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to a  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Carr As District Attorney For The 84th Judicial District In Hansford And Hutchinson Counties
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Carr As District Attorney For The 84th Judicial District In Hansford And Hutchinson Counties * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clay Carr as District Attorney for the 84th Judicial District in Hansford and Hutchinson Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Clay Carr of Borge  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Hansen To 523rd Judicial District In Montgomery County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Hansen To 523rd Judicial District In Montgomery County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Donna Hansen as Judge of the 523rd Judicial District Court in Montgomery County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Donna Hansen of Conroe is a division chief and assistant district attorney  more
Grambling State University Announces Multiversary Tour Celebrating Historic Milestones
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University Announces Multiversary Tour Celebrating Historic Milestones * #Tour will feature special screenings of MARCH ON and select short films highlighting Grambling State University's legacy across generations GRAMBLING, La. -August 27, 2026 -Grambling State University announced today the launch of its Multiversary Tour, a national series of events celebrating a rare convergence   more
Groups Back Lawsuit to Stop Border Destruction at Big Bend National Park
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Groups Back Lawsuit to Stop Border Destruction at Big Bend National Park Environmental organizations challenge the Trump administration's use of sweeping waivers to sidestep protections for wildlife, habitat, and public lands - El Paso, TX -- Today, the National Parks Conservation Association and Sierra Club along with its Lone Star Chapter filed an amicus brief supporting the Center  more
Gulf Angler Charles Sheldon Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Cobia Research
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Gulf Angler Charles Sheldon Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Cobia Research * Charles Sheldon The University of Southern Mississippi's Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) is proud to recognize volunteer angler Charles Sheldon of South Padre Island, Texas, for his outstanding contributions to the Cooperative Sport Fish Tag and Release Program. Sheldon, an av  more
HACU announces third VOLARE Institute cohort
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces third VOLARE Institute cohort * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the third cohort of the Visioning, Organizing, Leading and Advancing the Research Enterprise (VOLARE) Institute, which supports capacity-building for innovative research at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). Twenty institutions  more
Healthy Takes: How worried should you be about an outbreak?
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Healthy Takes: How worried should you be about an outbreak? * A food recall hits the news. Cases of a respiratory illness begin climbing. Or suddenly, an unfamiliar infectious disease is making headlines. How worried should you be? For Dr. Diana Cervantes, associate professor of population and community health at UNT Health Fort Worth, the answer depends on more than the number of  more
High school health science academy inspires future healthcare leaders
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * High school health science academy inspires future healthcare leaders * This summer, the Institute for Health Disparities at UNT Health Fort Worth welcomed twenty rising seniors from Castleberry and Lake Worth High Schools to campus for its High School Health Science Summer Academy. The two-week program introduced students to science, technology, engineering, math and medicine, biom  more
Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in 25-year prison sentence for three-time felon gang member
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in 25-year prison sentence for three-time felon gang member * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 30-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to possess to distribute meth smuggled into the United States from Mexico. Tommie Lee Gutierrez pleaded guilty Jan. 29. U.S. District   more
How we remember may change our memories, study finds
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * How we remember may change our memories, study finds * We tend to think of memory as something stored away in the brain, ready to be retrieved when we need it. But remembering may be far more dynamic than that. New research from Rice University's Marc Coutanche suggests that each time we access information, the way we recall it can influence how the brain represents it the next time. "Our memory is far from  more
IHeartMedia Announces the Return of the IHeartRadio House of Music Presented by Hyundai at the 2026 IHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One on September 18 and 19
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Announces the Return of the iHeartRadio House of Music Presented by Hyundai at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One on September 18 and 19 An immersive experience outside of T-Mobile Arena with rooms inspired by artists at this year's festival main stage including BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney and Zara Larsson Featuring a pre-show performance by Stella Lefty  more
Immune responses to urinary tract infection linked to birth outcomes
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Immune responses to urinary tract infection linked to birth outcomes * A new study published in Science Translational Medicine shows that the increased risk of preterm pregnancies associated with urinary tract infection (UTI), is linked to the body's immune response to the infection rather than to the bacteria themselves. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions conduc  more
Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMaurice Flowers, Head Coach - Johnson C. Smith
WACO, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMaurice Flowers, Head Coach - Johnson C. Smith * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, Maurice Flowers, head coach at Johnson C. Smith University, joins the show to discuss his coaching journey and the lessons that prepared him to lead a college football program. Coach Flowers shares his approach to tu  more
ITC Opens Investigation Into Melanoma Predictive Tests
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and related components following a complaint by Castle Biosciences Inc. of Friendswood, Texas. The complaint, filed July 10, 2026, alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act through unfair competition involving false and misleading advertising in connection with imported or sold melanoma tests. Castle requested a limited exclusion order and cea  more
JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026 * The Journalism Education Association names nine teachers as 2026 Rising Stars to recognize their dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising. They will be recognized at the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November. Rising Star Awards are presented to advisers who are in their first f  more
Johns Hopkins: Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease State-level coverage of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination continues to vary across the U.S., as shown in new coverage rates reported by the CDC. Though the latest data indicate that national coverage estimates for MMR vaccines among U.S. kindergartners durin  more
Kathryn Keeton to join Howard Energy Partners in learning & development leadership role
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Kathryn Keeton to join Howard Energy Partners in learning & development leadership role * Dr. Kathryn Keeton, vice president for presidential initiatives and chief of staff at UT San Antonio, will leave the university in September to join Howard Energy Partners as vice president of learning and development. Keeton has served in senior leadership roles in the Office of the President, first at   more
KBR Secures New Ministry of Justice Contract, Advancing UK Government Transformation Programme
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Secures New Ministry of Justice Contract, Advancing UK Government Transformation Programme * HOUSTON, August 27, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will be named Trinzic after its planned spin-off, has been awarded a Workplace Services Management (WSM) contract by the UK  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of New PNC Bank in San Antonio
ENCINO, California, Aug. 28 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of New PNC Bank in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a newly constructed PNC Bank ground lease property. "Our team has closed three PNC Bank transactions since June, includin  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Shops at Domain Retail Center in Austin, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 28 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Shops at Domain Retail Center in Austin, Texas AUSTIN, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Shops at Domain, a 13,449-square-foot multi-tenant retail center in Austin's premier mixed-use district.  more
Mock accidents, real lessons: Inside Occupational Safety Management class
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Mock accidents, real lessons: Inside Occupational Safety Management class * A body lies motionless beneath a front-end loader. A coworker's story doesn't quite match the other witnesses. A College Station police officer takes notes. Relax, true crime fans, no one died. Working in teams of three, 70 junior- and senior-level studen  more
MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center * Turbulence is all around us -in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the storms moving across the atmosphere and the plasmas inside experimental fusion devices. It's the chaotic swirling motion of air, water, plasma and other fluids that plays an essential role in how energy moves, how pollutants and heat spread through the oce  more
Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum * Nashville, TN-First Liberty Institute announced today that KIPP Nashville schools have removed several controversial books and materials from their curriculum after former teacher and First Liberty client, E  more
National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club Back Lawsuit to Stop Border Destruction at Big Bend National Park
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026 with the Sierra Club: * * * National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club Back Lawsuit to Stop Border Destruction at Big Bend National Park NPCA joins the Sierra Club along with its Lone Star Chapter in challenging the administration's use of sweeping waivers to sidestep protections for wildlife, habitat, and public lands. We must not permit further destruction at Big B  more
National Wildlife Federation, 2 Organizations Issue Letter to FAA Administrator Bedford
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following letter with Louisiana Wildlife Federation and Pontchartrain Conservancy to the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591 RE: Comments on the Notice of   more
Neuroscience Senior Finds Valuable Opportunities in Research Laboratory
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Neuroscience Senior Finds Valuable Opportunities in Research Laboratory * For Sampriti Senapati, a first-semester neuroscience course at The University of Toledo proved transformative. The Neuropsychiatric Patient introduces a variety of nervous system and psychiatric disorders to undergraduate students studying neuroscience -primarily through in-class interviews with patients navigating their symptoms. Samp  more
Professor Scott Bloomberg Awarded Tenure at Maine Law
PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Scott Bloomberg awarded tenure at Maine Law On March 16, 2026, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved Maine Law's tenure nomination of Professor Scott Bloomberg, effective September 1. "Professor Bloomberg has served on the Maine Law faculty since 2020 and has proven to be an indispensable member of our community," said Provost and Vice Dean Jeff Maine. "He maintain  more
Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants * East Texas A&M University psychology professor Curt Carlson has secured three competitive Research Excellence Fund (REF) grants totaling more than $581,000, bringing new opportunities, technology and research support to psychology students at ETAMU. The grants, awarded throug  more
Rand Issues Commentary: Accelerating New Power Plants Depends on Better Data
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 27 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by Kelly Klima, senior engineer and a professor of policy analysis at the Rand School of Public Policy, and adjunct policy researcher Benjamin Preston: * * * Accelerating New Power Plants Depends on Better Data America is embarking on a vast build-out of its electric system. Demand, stagnant for years, is climbing as homes and vehicles electrify and data centers multiply. The question is no longer whet  more
Record Enrollment Marks Seventh Straight Year of Growth at Tarleton State
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Record Enrollment Marks Seventh Straight Year of Growth at Tarleton State * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Seven consecutive years of enrollment growth have led Tarleton State University to another record fall, with preliminary enrollment exceeding 27,000 students across Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, RELLIS and Online. Tarleton State welcomed more than 4,600 new Texans this fall, including 3,400 first-time-in  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today highlighted an ad from its affiliated group Safer Michigan Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Michigan. "Fighting crime is on the ballot this November," said RAGA Executive D  more
SHSU Welcomes Largest First-Time Freshman Class in University History
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Welcomes Largest First-Time Freshman Class in University History * Sam Houston State University is celebrating a historic enrollment milestone, welcoming the largest first-time freshman class in its history for Fall 2026. As of Aug. 19, the first day of classes, first-time freshman enrollment reached 3,567 students, representing an 8.7% increase over Fall 2025. The university's overall first-time  more
Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health * Guideline Highlights: * Rehabilitation after a stroke should begin as soon as the individual is medically stable, ideally within 48 hours of the stroke, and should be personalized to address the person's physical, cognitive, language and mental health needs. * A coordinated multidiscip  more
Summer Gets Sweeter With New Global Routes From American Airlines
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Summer gets sweeter with new global routes from American Airlines * In 2027, American will offer seven new international routes, connecting customers to popular destinations around the world. * American will be the only U.S. airline flying to Vienna (VIE) when service begins next May. * Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF), and Porto, Portugal (OPO), will also join the airline's network next summer. * American will make i  more
Texas A&M AgriLife lab renamed to reflect broader ranch, wildlife focus
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife lab renamed to reflect broader ranch, wildlife focus * A Texas A&M AgriLife Research laboratory known for three decades of cattle nutrition diagnostics has a new name and a broader mission. The Grazingland Animal Nutrition Laboratory, or GAN Lab, is now the Ranch Diagnostics Laboratory, reflecting an expanded fo  more
Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors * The American Society of Agronomy, ASA, Crop Science Society of America, CSSA, and Soil Science Society of America, SSSA, will recognize eight Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and administrators at ceremonies held during CANVAS 2026 set for Nov. 1-4 in Portla  more
Texas A&M Engineering Initiative Target Student Mental Health With 'The Connection Project'
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Making a case for connection Engineering faculty member Dr. Noemi Mendoza Diaz aims to improve college student mental health by bringing The Connection Project to Texas A&M. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Engineering News Staff College can be a challenging time for students due to stress from academics, extracurriculars and being away from home - researchers at Texas A&M are working   more
Texas A&M University School of Public Health: Political Views, Education Levels and Race-but Not Urban or Rural Living-are the Top Factors in Parents' Vaccine Hesitancy Post-COVID
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Political views, education levels and race--but not urban or rural living--are the top factors in parents' vaccine hesitancy post-COVID School of Public Health national survey is among the few conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic Ann Kellett A new, national survey by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health has found that parents' pol  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Rosser
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wynn Rosser: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 26, 2026 Dr. Wynn Rosser Commissioner of Higher Education Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 12.200 Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Commissioner Rosser: Texas has taken significant steps to make higher education more affordable for students and families  more
The CW Network To Broadcast San Diego's 2026 Poinsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl Games
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network To Broadcast San Diego's 2026 Poinsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl Games * Poinsettia Bowl Returns on Wednesday, December 23, at 7:30pm ET Holiday Bowl Kicks Off on Monday, December 28, at 5:00pm ET BURBANK, CA - The CW Network and Sports San Diego announced today that The CW will serve as the official broadcast partner for the 13th San   more
Time for Fox News to Update Their Talking Points: California's Economy is Dominating
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Time for Fox News to update their talking points: California's economy is dominating The Golden State leads the nation in innovation, growth, and industry -- it's time the talking points reflect that. What you need to know: California's economy continues to defy the tired Fox News narrative. We're leading in innovation, business creation, talent, jobs, wages, manufact  more
University of Texas-Austin To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together A 5-Year Collaboration Between 6 Universities and Industry Partners Will Place Assistive Robots in Everyday Human Environments. - The University of Texas at Austin will lead a new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center to study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real  more
UNT Health epidemiologist selected among 15 global leaders for Atlantic Fellowship
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health epidemiologist selected among 15 global leaders for Atlantic Fellowship * Malinee Neelamegam, Ph.D., MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been selected for the 2027 cohort of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity, a competitive global fellowship based at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at the   more
UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degree to address healthcare workforce needs in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degree to address healthcare workforce needs in Texas * The University of Texas at San Antonio will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in Fall 2026, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare. UT San Antonio and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, are committed to innovation in research and educa  more
UTMB to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) will enroll its first patient in a U.S. Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating a new imaging agent designed to help neurosurgeons better visualize brain tumors during surgery. The multicenter trial is studying FG001, an investigational imaging agent developed by Denm  more
UToledo Alumni Association Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Alumni Association Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni * The University of Toledo Alumni Association is honoring 14 Rockets with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing their outstanding professional achievements, leadership and service that reflect the enduring impact of a UToledo education. Since 1939, the Distinguished Alumni Awards have celebrated graduates who exemplify excellence in th  more