Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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$4 Million Gift Boosts Engineering Excellence at the University of Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New $4 Million Gift Boosts Engineering Excellence at the University of Houston Manmohan and Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi's investment will advance innovation and expand graduate research opportunities Key Takeaways * $4 Million commitment from Manmohan Singh Kalsi and Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi will strengthen faculty support, graduate research and innovation in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Eng  more
American Heart Association: Guidance Introduces Framework for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk and Fitness for Duty in Tactical Athletes
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New Guidance Introduces Framework for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk and Fitness for Duty in Tactical Athletes * WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2026 -Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading medical cause of duty-related deaths among tactical athletes, including military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical responders, astronauts and pil  more
Army-made motors power historic 'Game of Drones' flight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Army-made motors power historic 'Game of Drones' flight * EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A historic unmanned aerial system flight broke the endurance record for an independently battery-powered software designed 3D-printed group 1 drone using the power of Army-manufactured motors during Defense Contract Management Agency's "Game of Drones" event here July 16. The Army is not known for manufactur  more
As U.S. Oil Reserves Hit 44-Year-Low, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman August Pfluger Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization, Strengthen U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As U.S. Oil Reserves Hit 44-Year-Low, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman August Pfluger Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization, Strengthen U.S. Energy Security * Bill introduction comes as SPR has undergone two major emergency drawdowns in four years-first during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and now during the war in Iran-and sits at its lowest leve  more
Beyond the scoreboard: Rice student explores what keeps girls in sports
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Beyond the scoreboard: Rice student explores what keeps girls in sports * As Ava Cheponis begins her junior year at Rice University, she's returning to the classroom with more than memories from a summer abroad. "I think this was one of the best summers of my life," said Cheponis, who is majoring in both psychology and sport management. "I got to explore a new country, meet people from different backgrounds   more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Arkansas First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arkansas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Arkansas from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Arkansas employment decreased 0.1 percent over the year to 1,305,200 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in New Mexico First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in New Mexico First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * New Mexico employment decreased 0.4 percent over the year to 867,400 in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Employment declined 0.8 percent in Bernalillo County and rose 0.9 percent in Dona Ana County from March 2025 to March 2026, as measured by the   more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Oklahoma First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Oklahoma First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Oklahoma from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Oklahoma employment was essentially unchanged over the year at 1,700,600 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (Q  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Texas First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Texas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 16 of the 29 largest counties in Texas from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Texas employment increased 0.6 percent over the year to 14,124,600 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program.   more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana First Quarter 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined in 4 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Louisiana employment decreased 0.5 percent over the year to 1,917,200 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QC  more
Brain signaling mechanism may explain clozapine weight gain
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Brain signaling mechanism may explain clozapine weight gain * DALLAS - Sept. 03, 2026 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a key brain signaling pathway that appears to drive the substantial weight gain often associated with clozapine, a widely used antipsychotic medication. The preclinical findings, published in Nature Communications, point to a p  more
CAIR-Texas, CAIR Action Pledge to Protect Teachers and Students From Hate Propaganda Approved by State Board of Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas, CAIR Action Pledge to Protect Teachers and Students from Hate Propaganda Approved by State Board of Education The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and CAIR Action Texas, a leading Muslim political organization, today responded to the Texas State Board of Educa  more
CalState-Los Angeles Celebrates Faculty Excellence at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA celebrates faculty excellence at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration Six Cal State LA faculty members were recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during the university's first combined Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration on Sept. 4. The theme of the celebration was "A Sky Full of Stars: Every Star. Every Story. O  more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on Sept. 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups  more
CLAS professor's research looks to individualize treatment of stroke survivors
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS professor's research looks to individualize treatment of stroke survivors * A University of Iowa researcher has won more than $500,000 in grants to merge machine learning with a technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation to deliver individualized treatment in the brain for stroke survivors. Sara Hussain, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Sport  more
Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande holds change-of-command ceremony in Weslaco, Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande holds change-of-command ceremony in Weslaco, Texas * WESLACO, Texas -Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande personnel conducted a formal change-of-command ceremony Thursday in Weslaco, Texas. During the ceremony, Captain James Carmany transferred command of Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande to Captain Raymond Jackson. Rear Admiral Will E. Watson, Commander,   more
Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation Creating New Requirements for Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation Creating New Requirements for Immigration Detention Facilities * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, a bill that would create new requirements for the Department of Homeland Security before building or establishing immigration detention facilities. "It's far too easy for the federal gover  more
Congresswoman Simon Condemns Trump Administration's Continued Attack on the Civil Rights of Disability Community
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Condemns Trump Administration's Continued Attack on the Civil Rights of Disability Community * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On June 18, 2026, the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an opinion memo undermining key protections established by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. which prohibits the unnecessary institutionalization of people with dis  more
De La Cruz Recaps 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Recaps 2026 * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released a mid-year update detailing legislative achievements and constituent service milestones reached during the first half of 2026. De La Cruz's efforts have focused directly on expanding housing access, lowering living costs, supporting Texas Veterans, and investing federal funding in South Texas communities. "Fro  more
Del Mar College's Hall of Fame Added Three New Inductees as Part of 74th Annual Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Del Mar College's Hall of Fame added three new inductees as part of 74th Annual Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3 DMC also revealed Teachers of the Year and honored 132 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients during event in Richardson Performance Hall Article by: Richard Guerrero, Jr. Usually held in May, Del Mar College held its venerable honors ceremony - Recognition Day - for the 2025-2026 academic year on  more
Duke University to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare. By Ken Kingery Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Com  more
El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * El Paso New World screwworm educational event set for Sept. 14 * In an ongoing statewide effort to educate the public about New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a program on Sept. 14 in El Paso to inform the region's residents about what to look for, how to report potential infestations and how t  more
ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms * East Texas A&M University alum Jill Nugent and colleagues will have an educational book published through Harvard Education Press on February 9, 2027. Nugent graduated from ETAMU in 2003 with her Master of Science in Biological Sciences. Her graduate education provided a  more
ETAMU Nursing Simulation Lab Brings Patient Care to Life
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 4 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Nursing Simulation Lab Brings Patient Care to Life * Four second-year nursing students enter what looks like an ordinary hospital room and immediately have a problem on their hands: Their patient's oxygen level is too low. They introduce themselves, assess the patient and listen to her lungs before administering oxygen. As her condition dem  more
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $754K to Texas Community Organizations
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $754K to Texas Community Organizations * IRVING, TEXAS, September 3, 2026-Twenty-four Texas community-based organizations received a combined $754,250 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB Dallas) Partnership Grant Program (PGP), part of than $1.8 million awarded across   more
Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. According t  more
FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' ACLU of Texas Secures Free Speech Win in Lawsuit Opposing Drag Show Ban
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 5 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * 'Secularist' ACLU of Texas secures free speech win in lawsuit opposing drag show ban The FFRF Action Fund salutes the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas as its "Secularist of the Week" for helping obtain a r  more
First-gen students thrive at UT San Antonio with support from the Navigate program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * First-gen students thrive at UT San Antonio with support from the Navigate program * For many first-generation students, starting college means traveling into unfamiliar territory without a roadmap. From figuring out financial aid to balancing coursework and jobs, it can be a challenge. However, initiatives like the Navigate program are making the transition from high school to college a lot   more
Four Texas A&M educators earn Association of Former Students honors
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Four Texas A&M educators earn Association of Former Students honors * The Association of Former Students has named its 2026 College-Level Teaching Award recipients, recognizing four faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selected by their students and peers, the honorees are recognized each y  more
Governor Abbott Announces Over $872,000 In Career Training Grants For Central Texas Schools
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $872,000 In Career Training Grants For Central Texas Schools * Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $872,543 have been awarded to three schools in Central Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purch  more
Haynes Boone Advises Provident Data Centers in Joint Venture for DFW Data Center Development
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Advises Provident Data Centers in Joint Venture for DFW Data Center Development Haynes Boone represented Provident Data Centers, a division of Dallas-based Provident, in forming a joint venture with Northampton Capital Partners LLC to develop a next-generation turnkey data center in the North Dallas Corridor. The project is expected to deliver approximately 54 megawatts   more
Haynes Boone Secures Appellate Victory for Carnegie House in High-Profile Ground-Lease Dispute
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Secures Appellate Victory for Carnegie House in High-Profile Ground-Lease Dispute Haynes Boone helped secure a significant appellate victory on behalf of Carnegie House Tenants Corporation, a 324-unit residential cooperative (co-op) located in Midtown Manhattan, in a closely watched dispute involving arbitration, ground-lease valuation and residential homeownership in New  more
Health Warnings Could Reduce Young People's Social Media Use, Stanford Medicine-led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, Stanford Medicine-led study finds Teens and young adults say that health warning labels on social media would help them reduce their social media use, a Stanford Medicine study showed. By Erin Digitale Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media -- such as mental health consequences -- have potential to red  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Texas Petrochemical Expansion Lacks Rewards for Host Cities
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Texas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for host cities A regional look at the recent wave of Texas Gulf Coast ethane cracking capacity growth Key Takeaways: * Promises of boosted economic conditions and new jobs have failed to materialize for the Texas cities hosting the wave of petrochemical expansion the industry experienced over the last 15 years.   more
Kutztown University: Justeson Receives 2026 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Justeson Receives 2026 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching Dr. Jeremy Justeson, department chair of Music, received Kutztown University's 2026 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university. Justeson has served at Kutztown University for 25   more
Levitated magnet opens new frontier in search for ultraheavy dark matter
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Levitated magnet opens new frontier in search for ultraheavy dark matter * Rice University researchers have used a magnetically levitated particle to search for ultraheavy dark matter, extending the hunt for some of the heaviest possible forms of the invisible matter thought to hold galaxies together. Led by Christopher Tunnell, associate professor of physics and astronomy, the researchers used a tiny floatin  more
Lopez Named Director of TAMIU Mariachi International
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * Lopez Named Director of TAMIU Mariachi Interancional Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts has named Robert M. Lopez as its newly appointed director of TAMIU Mariachi Internacional. A distinguished trumpeter, music educator, conductor, arranger, and arts advocate, Lopez's career has spanned more than fo  more
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Emergency Department Receives 2026 ENA Lantern Award
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Emergency Department Receives 2026 ENA Lantern Award Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center's Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments for experienced leadership, innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that result in higher-  more
NanoBridge Semiconductor adopts Siemens' Precision FPGA Synthesis for low-power and harsh-environment semiconductor innovation
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * NanoBridge Semiconductor adopts Siemens' Precision FPGA Synthesis for low-power and harsh-environment semiconductor innovation * Siemens today announced that NanoBridge Semiconductor, Inc. (NBS), a Japanese semiconductor company developing low-power and harsh-environment semiconductor technologies, has adopted Siemens' Precision FP  more
Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 484 shipments of requested medical aid to 42 U.S. states and territories and 27 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments,  more
NSF Backs Texas A&M Tool That Speeds Materials Discovery
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * NSF backs Texas A&M tool that speeds materials discovery A new National Science Foundation award will fund free, open software that uses machine learning to answer a question every materials scientist asks. By Leon Contreras, Contributor A Texas A&M University materials science and engineering professor has received a National Science Foundation (NSF)award to build free, ope  more
Opening Doors ... Coastal Bend LNG Presents $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation to Provide Full Scholarships for San Patricio County Students
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 5 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Opening doors ... Coastal Bend LNG presents $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation to provide full scholarships for San Patricio County students Coastal Bend LNG Scholarship currently benefitting eight Ingleside High School graduates this fall as company invests in local students and hometown workforce sustainability Article by Melinda Eddleman Nick Flores understands the financial challenges youth growing up   more
Padilla, Welch Condemn DOJ's Failure to Vigorously Defend Fundamental Gun Violence Prevention Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Welch Condemn DOJ's Failure to Vigorously Defend Fundamental Gun Violence Prevention Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led eleven colleagues in condemning the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s refusal to seek immediate appellate relief from a recent district court decision striking down key  more
Pfluger, Fletcher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Fletcher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the 21st Century Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act (21st Century SPR Act) to direct the U.S. Department of Energy to issue a public report on opportunities to modernize the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Res  more
Preparing the next generation of space and tech talent through HCC partnership
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Preparing the next generation of space and tech talent through HCC partnership * A new partnership between Houston City College (HCC) and Space Center Houston aims to strengthen STEM education and create workforce pathways for students pursuing careers in artificial intelligence, robotics and emerging technologies. Rhonda Glover, ecosystem manager for HCC's artificial intelligence degree program, said the colla  more
Princeton Welcomes Class of 2030 That Reflects Continuing Commitment to Socio-economic Diversity
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 5 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton welcomes Class of 2030 that reflects continuing commitment to socio-economic diversity By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Princeton has welcomed the Class of 2030 for the 2026-27 academic year, including one of the largest number of lower-income first-year students in the University's history. In the first-year Class of 2030, approximately 25% of the class are lower-income students elig  more
Record numbers, bright futures: Rowan welcomes the Class of 2030
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 4 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Record numbers, bright futures: Rowan welcomes the Class of 2030 * More than 6,200 students moved into Rowan University residence halls during Welcome Week, including hundreds of first-year students settling into Holly Pointe Commons, the University's largest residence hall. President Ali A. Houshmand joined Provost Voki Pophristic, Dean of Students Kevin Koett and dozens of faculty, staff and student volun  more
Rep. Crockett Issues Letter to Justice Dept. A.G. Blanche, Civil Rights Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 02, 2026 Mr. Todd W. Blanche Attorney General of the United States United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20  more
Roadrunners open the 2026-27 football season Saturday against UTRGV
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunners open the 2026-27 football season Saturday against UTRGV * The UTSA Roadrunners will host the UTRGV Vaqueros in the 2026-27 season opener at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Alamodome. Although Saturday will mark the first time that the two UT System institutions have clashed on the gridiron, few college football programs are more familiar with UTSA Football than UTRGV. The V  more
SHSU Russell & Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded $1.4 Million to Expand Women's Preventive Healthcare Access in East Texas
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Russell & Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded $1.4 Million to Expand Women's Preventive Healthcare Access in East Texas * Sam Houston State University Russell & Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded $1.4 million from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a women's preventive mobile health unit that will bring healthcare service  more
South Campus theatre opens fall season with "All in the Timing"
PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 3 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * South Campus theatre opens fall season with "All in the Timing" * The San Jacinto College South Campus Department of Theatre and Film opens its fall season with David Ives' "All in the Timing," a collection of short comedic plays running Nov. 5 to 14 at the Black Box Theatre in the Flickinger Fine Arts Center. H.R. Bradford, theatre and film adjunct faculty, who also directs under the name AJ Sisk, is among the  more
TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Science welcomes Dr. Allison Gaines as its newly appointed Orchestra Director and instructional associate professor of Music. Gaines is a bassist, conductor, educa  more
TAMIU Named Recipient of $400K THECB Award Supporting Environmental, Public Health Initiative
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Named Recipient of $400K THECB Award Supporting Environmental, Public Health Initiative Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has received a $400,000 award from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program. The awarded research proposal, Nuestra Agua, Nuestra Voz (Our Wate  more
TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host Jack Shaw for its IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2026-2027 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, "AI and the Future of Work: What It Means for Laredo - and for You." Shaw is an AI transformation advisor, keynote   more
Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- 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 tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry * When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds and egg prices soared. The losses highlighted the poultry industry's urgent need for additional tools and  more
Texas A&M University School of Public Health Doctoral Student Named a U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award Recipient
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health doctoral student named a U.S. Senator Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award recipient Okeoghene Marcel Edafetanure-lbeh bridges research, community engagement and policy in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship Ann Kellett, PhD Texas A&M University School of Public Health student Okeoghene Marcel Edafetanure-lbeh, whose work on pa  more
Texas contractor celebrates legal victory as court affirms his right to jury trial
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas contractor celebrates legal victory as court affirms his right to jury trial * Texas City, Texas; September 4, 2026: A Texas contractor celebrated a legal victory yesterday after a federal court ruled that he was wrongfully denied a jury trial when the local government destroyed a house without notice. Michael Ramirez sued the City of Texas City over the demoli  more
They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way. * In This Article * Sweeping the Cold and Murky Water: Travis Jones * Navigating the Graveyard of the Atlantic: Kyle Trotta * From Operational Readiness to the Classroom Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Jones and Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician 2nd Class Kyle Trotta each sav  more
TXST President Kelly Damphousse named board chair of Pac-12 Board of Directors
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST President Kelly Damphousse named board chair of Pac-12 Board of Directors * TXST President Kelly Damphousse will serve as chair of the Pac-12 Board of Directors, helping guide conference governance and shape the future of the new Pac-12. September 3, 2026 Jayme Blaschke Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., has been named the board chair of the Pac-12 Board of Directors for the 2  more
Understanding the underlying mechanism of steroid-resistant asthma
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Understanding the underlying mechanism of steroid-resistant asthma * Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide, and while many can control their symptoms with inhaled steroid medications, about 10% develop a more severe form that does not respond well to these treatments. This steroid-resistant asthma is one of the most difficult forms of the disease to manage. "We wanted to find new ways  more
University and community resources help College of AI, Cyber and Computing students begin new chapter downtown
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * University and community resources help College of AI, Cyber and Computing students begin new chapter downtown * As College of AI, Cyber and Computing students trade familiar academic campus routines for a new experience at the Downtown Campus this fall, UT San Antonio and its community partners are helping them navigate the transition For some students, the move means learning a new commute.  more
University of Texas LBJ School Announces Its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * The LBJ School Announces its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients The LBJ School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards: R. Paul Kinscherff (MPAff/MBA '85) and Katie Fine (MPAff '15). Kinscherff will receive the Distinguished Public Service Award, while Fine has been selected for the LBJ Rising Leader Award. "This   more
UNT, major Denton County employers discuss workforce needs amid regional growth
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT, major Denton County employers discuss workforce needs amid regional growth * DENTON (UNT), Texas -As Denton County continues to grow, leaders from some of the region's largest employers are focused on a common challenge: attracting and developing the talent needed to support the area's changing economy. Those issues took center stage at the Dallas Business Journal's Denton County Growth Su  more
USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness * KEFLAVIK AIR BASE, Iceland (AFNS) -U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa personnel and other NATO allied forces concluded Exercise Northern Viking 26, Sept. 3, capping nine days of multidomain operations designed to safeguard security in the High North. Hosted by Iceland and led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe - Africa, the exe  more
USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks * TAMPA - Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life -which is why University of South Florida researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks. Recognizing the growing urgency of securing wireless network  more
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in the country for the second consecutive year in the 2026 Medical School Excellence Index, released today by the Center for Accountability in Medicine. USF was the only university to receive  more
UTRGV medical students take learning beyond the classroom this summer
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV medical students take learning beyond the classroom this summer * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 3, 2026 - Three UTRGV School of Medicine students used their summer break to take their medical education beyond the classroom, pursuing opportunities in health policy, research and primary care. Second-year medical students Siddarth Vyas and Cole Freedman spent part of the summer in  more
Verisk CargoNet Reports Persistent Labor Day Cargo Theft Exposure Across U.S. Freight Networks
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 5 (TNSxrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Verisk CargoNet Reports Persistent Labor Day Cargo Theft Exposure Across U.S. Freight Networks Five-year Verisk CargoNet analysis underscores holiday exposure as theft methods become more selective and sophisticated Key Takeaways * Verisk CargoNet analyzed 273 theft events that occurred during the Labor Day holiday periods from 2021 through 2025.   more
White & Case advises Mill Point Capital on financing for Voltaris' acquisition of Electronic Power Design
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Mill Point Capital on financing for Voltaris' acquisition of Electronic Power Design * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point), on the financing for Voltaris Power LLC (Voltaris), a portfolio company of Mill Point, and its acquisition of Electronic Power Design, LLC (EPD), a Houston, Texas-based provider of mission-cr  more