News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees
KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- A.T. Still University posted the following news:
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A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) Board of Trustees appointed officers and elected two new trustees at its quarterly meeting July 24, 2026.
The following trustees were elected as officers for 2026-27: Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, '11, of Anthem, Arizona, chair; Michael Torgan, MBA, NHA, of Los Angeles, C
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AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Jamie Ager for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Jamie Ager for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Ager understands the value of public service and fighting for working people
WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Jamie Ager for election to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District in th
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Anonymous Western Carolina University Faculty Member Creates Endowed Scholarship for Music Students
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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Anonymous WCU faculty member creates endowed scholarship for music students
A new endowed scholarship fund made possible through gifts and pledges from an anonymous donor soon will be hitting all the right notes for future students in the School of Music at Western Carolina University.
The gifts will create the new Music Faculty Endowed Scholarship Fund, which will support the School of Music b
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Judge for Default Judgment in Holly Christina Photography Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Judge for Default Judgment in Holly Christina Photography Case
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a motion for default judgment in his case against Holly Christina Photography and its two owners. The defendants failed to comply fully with the court's order to turn over all undelivered photos and videos within 30 days to t
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Belk College Research Reveals a Hidden Challenge in Remote Teams
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news:
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Belk College research reveals a hidden challenge in remote teams
A new study from UNC Charlotte economists Glenn Dutcher and Krista Saral finds that expectations about teammates' locations can shape team effort, even when individual output remains comparable.
Across Charlotte, employers continue to reconsider where and how their teams work. Some have incre
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Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
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Oxfam's 2026 index highlights how labor policy is key to addressing our growing affordability crisis, and how states can help fill the gaps in regressive federal policy.
Ahead of Labor Day, Oxfam, the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, released
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Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Triples Down on Iran War As Gas Prices Soar
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Triples Down on Iran War As Gas Prices Soar
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DC insider Michael Whatley is tripling down on his support for the Iran War, saying "that is where we need to be" - even as gas prices skyrocket for North Carolina families.
As Whatley cheers on the escalation of the war, he's personally financially profiting. Big Oil companies have reported "blo
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Campbell University: Retired Lt. General, Alumnus Selected for North Carolina Award
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Retired Lt. General, alumnus selected for North Carolina Award
Campbell University alumnus and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen '88 has been selected to receive the 2026 North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced Vereen as one of six recipients of the award, which recognizes extraordinary achievements in the fields of fine arts, liter
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Cantwell Leads Bicameral Letter Urging Trump Administration Not to Axe Protections for America's Remaining Wild Public Forests
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Leads Bicameral Letter Urging Trump Administration Not to Axe Protections for America's Remaining Wild Public Forests
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#Popular Roadless Rule conservation measure protects 44 million acres of pristine U.S. Forest Service lands from destructive and expensive roadbuilding, logging, and supports outdoor recreation economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ran
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CCCC's Cougar Champion of the Year Derrick Washington
SANFORD, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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CCCC's Cougar Champion of the Year Derrick Washington
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Security Officer Derrick Washington is this year's recipient of CCCC's Cougar Champion Award. Washington was commended by colleagues as highly observant, compassionate, and caring in his watch over the college. Washington also stands out for the care he shows for the security and comfort of the animals involved with CCCC's Veterinary
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Babies Whose Mothers Drank Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Scored Lower in Problem-Solving
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Babies Whose Mothers Drank Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Scored Lower in Problem-Solving
A major Columbia University study of more than 2,500 children found that prenatal exposure to fluoridated water at levels
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Perrigo Pulls Kids' 'Firefly' Fluoride Mouthwash After Parents Sue
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- 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 by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Perrigo Pulls Kids' 'Firefly' Fluoride Mouthwash After Parents Sue
Perrigo has agreed to stop selling its FireFly Anticavity Mouth Rinse children's fluoride mouthwash, prompting parents to drop their class action law
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City of Greensboro Statement Regarding Unit Assistance List
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news:
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City of Greensboro Statement Regarding Unit Assistance List
The City of Greensboro received notification yesterday from the Office of the State Treasurer indicating that the City would be placed on the Unit Assistance List (UAL), a monitoring tool the State uses to identify local governments that may need additional financial oversight or support. The placement is based on its review of the City's F
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Congressman Davis Stands with Eastern North Carolina Cattle Producers Amid Federal Move to Expand Foreign Beef Imports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Davis Stands with Eastern North Carolina Cattle Producers Amid Federal Move to Expand Foreign Beef Imports
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, spoke on the House floor in support of cattle producers in eastern North Carolina and across the country following
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Congressman Tim Moore Announces $7.8 Million in EDA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Forest City
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Announces $7.8 Million in EDA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Forest City
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $7.8 million in federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Hurricane Helene recovery in Forest City, North Carolina. This EDA investment is estimated to create 28 new jobs and generate over $9 mil
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats
Momentum is continuing to build for Senate Democrats as race raters at Inside Elections shift three Senate races - in Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas - towards Democrats. Republicans are "decidedly on defense" with just two months to go until Election Day. The latest move comes just weeks after Ins
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Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Laura Robertson earns 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching
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ETSU science education professor Dr. Laura Robertson earned the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching for her superior teaching, impact on students, and leadership in innovative teaching practices and community-engaged learning.
Dr. Laura Robertson, a professor of science education in East Tennessee
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Duke Energy Florida Requests to Lower Rates in 2027
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027
Duke Energy Florida customers can expect lower rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026, following a request the company filed today with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC).
What this means:
* Duke Energy Florida's typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy per month should see a $0.71 decrease on t
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Duke Energy Foundation Invests $180,000 in Workforce Training to Support Growth Across South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation invests $180,000 in workforce training to support growth across South Carolina
* Grants aim to help address labor needs by training technical college students to help meet demand as state continues to grow
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Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require a skilled workforce ready to build it.
To hel
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Duke Energy Rate Hike FOR A THIRD TIME
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley Refuses to Denounce Duke Energy Rate Hike FOR A THIRD TIME
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According to new reporting from WFAE, DC insider Michael Whatley is once again refusing to denounce the Duke Energy rate hikes.
WFAE: "In a statement, Whatley's campaign...did not take position on Duke Energy's proposal to raise electric rates."
This is the third time Whatley ha
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East Field Set, One Playoff Berth To Be Determined, Davis Sets Steals Record: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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East Field Set, One Playoff Berth To Be Determined; Davis Sets Steals Record: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week
Milkmen, Monarchs Look to Lock up Top Seeds, Select First-Round Playoff Opponents
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - The battle for the fourth and final playoff slot in the West and a new single-season stolen base king are among the highlights in the Ame
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Examining U2's Theology: Gardner-Webb Professor Explores the Band's Search for Faith, Hope and Meaning
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Examining U2's Theology: Gardner-Webb Professor Explores the Band's Search for Faith, Hope and Meaning
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#Dr. Steve Harmon's New book, 'U2's Theological Imagination' and a Limited Podcast Series, 'Hearing Hope' Trace Spiritual Questions Woven Throughout the Music of U2
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-What if theology isn't confined to a classroom, a seminary or a Sunday sermon? What if it can be found
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination With Escherichia Coli O145:H28
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145)
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Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for A
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Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Mergers & Acquisitions by Bank Holding Companies in N.C., S.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or th
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Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill
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Legislation born from Fitzpatrick's work alongside PA-1 residents would strengthen property protections, transparency, and community voice in major federal infrastructure decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), joined by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the bi
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Former Western Carolina University Baseball Star, Country Musician to Speak During Entrepreneurship Week
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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Former WCU baseball star, country musician to speak during entrepreneurship week
Western Carolina University's College of Business will welcome alumnus, former Catamount baseball player, country music star and entrepreneur Matt Stillwell as keynote speaker during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November.
Stillwell, who earned his degree in management from WCU in 1998, will discuss how an entrep
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Gardner-Webb's Searight PACE Program Expands Professional Development Opportunities for 2026-27
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb's Searight PACE Program Expands Professional Development Opportunities for 2026-27
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#From Social Media Management to Customized Corporate Training, New Programs Support Career Advancement and Organizational Success
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University's Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program is expanding its portfolio of workforce development, pr
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Gillings mentorship program helps student entrepreneurs move ideas toward impact
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings mentorship program helps student entrepreneurs move ideas toward impact
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Students often bring bold ideas to the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The Entrepreneur Mentorship Program helps them move those ideas toward reality.
A fifth cohort recently completed the four-month experience, which paired Gillings students with Carolina
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Greensboro Seeks Input on Housing Performance Report
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news:
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Greensboro Seeks Input on Housing Performance Report
Greensboro residents are invited to participate in a public comment period on housing and community development needs and program performance for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding administered by the City's Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, during program year 2025-2026.
Review the draft Consolidated Annual
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GW to Honor Distinguished Alumni and Supporters at Annual Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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GW to Honor Distinguished Alumni and Supporters at Annual Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 2, 2026) -The Spirit of GW Awards recognizes GW alumni who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and service to their communities, while upholding the values of the university. The honorees will be celebrated during a special ceremony on October 17, 2026 as part of GW's Alumni & Families We
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Hendrix College: James Owen '16 Chairs Alumni Association Board of Governors
CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
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James Owen '16 Chairs Alumni Association Board of Governors
Hendrix College's Alumni Association Board of Governors will soon convene for its first meeting of the 2026-2027 academic year with James Owen '16 serving as chair.
While at Hendrix, Owen was a Leadership Scholar, served on Student Senate, and held leadership roles in a variety of student organizations. He was a contributing member of The Profile s
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Heritage Foundation Center for Education Policy Acting Director Butcher Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
RICHMOND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Butcher, acting director of the Center for Education Policy, and senior research fellow of the Heritage Foundation, from an Aug. 25, 2026, field hearing entitled "Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools":
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My name is Jonathan Butcher. I am the Acting Director for the Center for Education Policy and the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow at T
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Higher Performing Schools Headline 2026 WS/FCS Performance Data
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
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Higher Performing Schools Headline 2026 WS/FCS Performance Data
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools released its annual update on school performance data on Thursday, and the results tell an inspiring story of academic success amidst a year of hardship for the district.
Key data points from today's release include:
* Six schools raising their performance grades to come off th
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HPU Research and Innovation: August 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: August 2026
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High Point University's Society of Physics Students (SPS) collaborated with the Natural Science Fellowship (NSF) to host for the first time a program on Aug. 26 to feature six students who conducted hands-on scientific research during the summer. Pictured from left were student presenters Megan Mueller, Skyler Gangestad, Caitlyn Wingeart, Isabella F
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IRS Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Restricting 501(c)(3) Status Based On "Racial Nondiscrimination" Practices: What Private Schools Need to Know
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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IRS Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Restricting 501(c)(3) Status Based On "Racial Nondiscrimination" Practices: What Private Schools Need to Know
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Key Takeaways:
* New proposed regulation: On September 3, 2026, the Treasury Department and the IRS released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-119986-25), providing that a private school is not "operated exclusively for
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Jeff Corwin Partners With Lees-McRae College for New North Carolina Television Series, 'Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild'
BANNER ELK, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news:
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Jeff Corwin partners with Lees-McRae College for new North Carolina television series, "Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild"
Emmy(R)-winning conservationist, television host, and executive producer Jeff Corwin returns to national television this fall with "Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild," a new wildlife conservation series produced by Hearst Media Production Group in an exclusive partnership with Lees-McRae Colleg
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Kitware and UNC Aim to Bring Robotic Stroke Care Closer to Patients
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Kitware and UNC Aim to Bring Robotic Stroke Care Closer to Patients
UNC School of Medicine supports robotic stroke innovation to help advance care for patients experiencing brain blood vessel disorders.
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As stroke treatment advances, hospitals depend on specialists who can perform complex, minimally invasive procedures inside the brain's blood vessels. The challenge
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Largest Freshman Class Heralds Uninterrupted 13-Year Growth Streak
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Largest Freshman Class Heralds Uninterrupted 13-Year Growth Streak
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, recently ranked the nation's No. 1 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) by Forbes, has enrolled the largest freshman class in its history, extending an uninterrupted 13-year peri
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Meredith MBA Alumna Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Meredith MBA Alumna Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
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Leigh Brady, an alumna of Meredith's MBA program, has been named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list.
Brady is the first woman to serve as State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) president and CEO. SECU is the nation's second-largest credit union. She also serves on Meredith's Board of Trustees.
The Forbes list celebrates influential women who achieve career mi
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Michael Whatley Is Still In The Spotlight For Taking Campaign Cash From Chemours
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley Is Still In The Spotlight For Taking Campaign Cash From Chemours
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DC insider Michael Whatley continues to be under scrutiny for taking the maximum donation from the Chemours Company PAC - despite the company's decades-long history of dumping PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in Eastern North Carolina.
Whatley has repeatedly refused to answer questions about the fed
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
One North Carolina Small Business Program supports innovative technology development statewide; additional funding for Hurricane Helene-impacted counties
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Today Governor Stein announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce, on behalf of the North Carolina Board
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: State's July County & Area Unemployment Figures Released
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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North Carolina's July County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 counties in July 2026. Edgecombe and Halifax Counties each had the highest unemployment rate at 5.5 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.8 percent. All 15 of the state's metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro area
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N.C. Labor Commissioner Announces New Record, Nearly $900k Recovered for State Workers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Labor Commissioner announces new record; Nearly $900k recovered for NC workers
Today, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced that the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau of the North Carolina Department of Labor secured a record $889,640 in monetary relief for North Carolina workers during state fiscal year 2026 -- the highest annual total i
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N.C. Public Safety Dept.: Crime Commission Briefed on State Mass Violence Trends
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Crime Commission Briefed on NC Mass Violence Trends
The Criminal Justice Analysis Center today presented new statewide findings on mass violence to members of the Governor's Crime Commission.
Mass violence is defined as incidents in which four or more victims, excluding the shooter, are injured or killed with a firearm. Nationally, firearm viol
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N.C. Public Safety Dept.: Reported Crime Fell Across All Four Major Crime Categories in First Half of 2026
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Reported Crime Fell Across All Four Major Crime Categories in First Half of 2026
Reported crime in North Carolina declined across all major categories during the first six months of 2026, according to a Criminal Justice Analysis Center crime trends report presented to the Governor's Crime Commission today. The report, "Trends in Reported Crime i
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N.C. State Archives Webinar to Explore Perspectives on School Integration, Busing, and Swann V. Charlotte-Mecklenburg
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Archives issued the following news release:
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State Archives Webinar to Explore Perspectives on School Integration, Busing, and Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Learn about back-to-school challenges from over 50 years ago in a free online program hosted by the State Archives of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Archivists will present
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N.C. State: Study Shows Microbes - Dead or Alive - Can Be Early Measures of Soil Health
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Study Shows Microbes - Dead or Alive - Can Be Early Measures of Soil Health
Researchers have demonstrated a series of biological tests that could serve as "proxies" for measuring how different regenerative agriculture practices could improve soil carbon - years before it would be possible to measure the carbon directly. The technique offers new insights into how effective vari
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N.C. State: Study Suggests Metal Foam Would Make Cars Safer in Collisions
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Study Suggests Metal Foam Would Make Cars Safer in Collisions
A new study finds that composite metal foam (CMF) could significantly improve automobile safety during frontal collisions. Using computational models to run detailed simulations, researchers found that incorporating CMF into automobile "front rails" would allow them to absorb more energy during high-velocity impacts
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NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water ahead of holiday weekend
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water ahead of holiday weekend
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As the summer comes to an end and the Labor Day holiday is upon us, the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored water that could indicate the presence of an algal bloom.
Algae
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Paw Power: Austin Dollar helps F1 team race ahead with Clemson University engineering degrees
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Paw Power: Austin Dollar helps F1 team race ahead with Clemson University engineering degrees
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
They are exquisitely tuned engineering masterpieces that howl down the straightaways at more than 200 mph and corner with feline agility, making a roller coaster feel like a Sunday drive.
Formula 1 race cars are some of the fastest and hardest-cornering v
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Principal support helps teachers, but isn't enough to stop turnover from classroom violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Principal support helps teachers, but isn't enough to stop turnover from classroom violence
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An ongoing national teacher shortage has created a sense of urgency to better understand why educators choose to stay in their positions -and why they leave.
Does support from administrative leadership help keep teachers in their jobs by making them feel safer and less stressed? And when teachers experience violence f
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Public health in practice: Faith, community and student partnership across NC
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Public health in practice: Faith, community and student partnership across NC
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This summer, students from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health took their learning beyond the classroom through Practice-in-Place, a community-engaged practicum experience of the Gillings Public Health and Faith Communities Initiative.
The Public Health and
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Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville's Murchison Housing Corridor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville's Murchison Housing Corridor
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FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced today the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) have been awarded a $25,115,578 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Fiscal Year 2025 Choice Neighborhoods Im
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RT Lodge owners, council co-chairs the Colquitts make major commitment to Maryville College's Alexander Institute campaign
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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RT Lodge owners, council co-chairs the Colquitts make major commitment to Maryville College's Alexander Institute campaign
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Key Takeaways
* The Colquitts committed $1.5 million to Maryville College's Alexander Institute campaign for conservation and environmental education.
* Their donation will support the Natalie Leach Haslam Center for Environmental Education, honoring Annie Colquitt's grandmother.
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Economic Analysis Finds Project Delta Data Center Likely to Deliver Only a Fraction of Promised Tax Revenue
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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New economic analysis finds Project Delta data center likely to deliver only a fraction of promised tax revenue
Analysis indicates the proposed data center does not create long-term job growth and decreases local property value for neighboring communities
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- A proposed large-scale data center in Stokes County would generate far le
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Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Introducing Our 2026-27 Pre- & Postdoctoral Fellows
STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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Introducing Our 2026-27 Pre- & Postdoctoral Fellows
The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is pleased to welcome four new pre- and postdoctoral fellows who will join us for the 2026-27 academic year. These scholars will spend the academic year focusing on the Center's four program areas of democracy, development, evaluating the eff
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State certifies new state record for Jolthead Porgy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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State certifies new state record for Jolthead Porgy
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for the Jolthead Porgy (Calamus bajonado).
Brock Davenport of Beaufort caught the 16-pound fish on Aug. 9, 2026. Davenport's fish replaced the previous state record for Jolthead Porgy landed by Ran
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Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture Series Opens 2026-27 Schedule Sept. 14 with Jason Franz
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture Series Opens 2026-27 Schedule Sept. 14 with Jason Franz
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Jason Franz, professor of rehabilitation engineering in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, will open the 2026-27 season of the Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture Series Monday, Sept. 14, when he delivers "From Mechan
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The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class
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The Lyceum Scholars Program recently welcomed 19 new students to the Class of 2030. These incoming first-year students were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 applicants to study the foundations of a free society and the importance of moral character.
This year's class and their hometowns include:
* Zack Alban, Davidsonville, Marland;
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Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors
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When Sabrina Fernandez first joined Chris Chouinard's research group, she was interested in becoming a forensic scientist. Heidi Sabatini arrived at Clemson University with an interest in environmental analysis shaped by her growing up on the coast.
Both found opportunities to pursue their interests in Chouinard's
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U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Ministerial Focus on Innovation and Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Ministerial Focus on Innovation and Prosperity
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WASHINGTON, DC -As the G20 Innovation Ministerial concludes in North Carolina, Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement:
"The business community appreciates the focus of the G20 Innovation Ministerial on the promise of emerging technologies to dri
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UNC News Wrap Up: Newsworthy From the School of Medicine, Week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news wrap up entitled "Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2026":
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The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, August 28, 2026.
FDA Approves 'Game-Changing' Pancreatic Cancer Drug (https://www.today.com/health/fda-approves-game-changing-pancreatic-cancer-drug-
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UNC-School of Medicine: Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Receives R01 Grant to Study How Resistive Exoskeleton Technology Can Promote Health Aging
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Receives R01 Grant to Study How Resistive Exoskeleton Technology Can Promote Health Aging
The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State has received a new NIH R01 grant to study resistive exoskeleton technology aimed at supporting healthy aging.
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The project will explore whether w
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UNC-School of Medicine: One Year Later - PRISM Strengthens Pathways to Research and Medicine
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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One Year Later: PRISM Strengthens Pathways to Research and Medicine
PRISM, a UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR initiative, offers "Bright Futures in Science and Medicine" for recent graduates. One year after its launch, PRISM is building on its early success and welcoming a new class of aspiring scientists and physician-scientists.
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As UNC begins the 2026-2027 acade
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UNCG Research Tackles a Growing Phosphorus Challenge, and Trains the Next Generation to Solve It
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG Research Tackles a Growing Phosphorus Challenge, and Trains the Next Generation to Solve It
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Phosphorus is essential to life. It helps grow the food we eat, strengthens our bones and teeth, and plays a critical role in our DNA and how our cells use energy. There is no substitute for it.
Yet about 80% of the phosphorus used in our food system is lost along the way
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University of Scranton Welcomes New Faculty Members
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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University of Scranton Welcomes New Faculty Members
Ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, the University appointed new, full-time faculty members.
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The University of Scranton has appointed 20 new, full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
* Michele Boland, previously a lecturer and faculty specialist in the Nursing Program at the University, was named an instructor in the Departmen
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Washington and Lee University to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases From the 2025-26 Term
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L to Host Constitution Day Panel on Supreme Court Cases from the 2025-26 Term
The Liberating Ideas panel discussion takes place in Northen Auditorium on Sept. 16.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University will mark its annual Constitution Day celebration with a panel of faculty members discussing several important cases from the U.S. Supreme Court's 2025-26 term. The event, which is free
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World-Class Brass Comes to Elizabeth City: ECSU Community Connections Presents Gateways Brass Collective
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news:
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World-Class Brass Comes to Elizabeth City: ECSU Community Connections Presents Gateways Brass Collective
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Elizabeth City, N.C. -A distinctive brass sound and a one-of-a-kind musical experience are coming to Elizabeth City as Elizabeth City State University's (ECSU) Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series presents the Gateways Brass Collective Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Flo
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