Thursday - September 17, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio

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'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership * #Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founding director and associate dean. * CoM wel  more
22 Environmental Groups Urge Forest Service to Extend Public Comment Period and Hold National Hearings on Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peac  more
25 Years Later, Kent State Journalism Professors Reflect on Covering 9/11 and Its Lasting Lessons
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * 25 Years Later, Kent State Journalism Professors Reflect on Covering 9/11 and Its Lasting Lessons * Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, journalists who covered that day still remember the uncertainty and urgency that shaped their work. Kent State University School of Media and Journalism faculty members were among those working in newsrooms that day, springing into action to cover the developing tragedy and  more
ADL Names Inaugural NextGen Advisory Council to Advise Senior Leadership and Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ADL Names Inaugural NextGen Advisory Council to Advise Senior Leadership and Board of Directors Cohort of students and young professionals will provide their perspectives on how younger generations are experiencing antisemitism, engaging with the Jewish commu  more
America First Policy Institute: Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026 Introduction For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at be  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax Jack Baum Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax. Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
Battelle Study Finds AI is Changing What Employers Value Most in New Talent
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizGovernment/Public Administration] -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, posted the following news release: * * * Battelle Study Finds AI is Changing What Employers Value Most in New Talent * New national survey explores how employers, educators and families can better prepare the next generation for an AI-enabled economy. COLUMBUS, Ohio -September 09, 2026 -As artificial intelligence reshapes the skills employers value, fewer t  more
Behind Every Megawatt: Powered by People
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Behind Every Megawatt: Powered by People * When most people think about power plant operations, chemistry may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But for Jacob Long, a performance and industrial hygiene technician at the John Amos Power Plant in Winfield, W. Va., it plays a critical role in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. A key part of Long's job   more
Belmont University Announces Five New Trustees
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont University Announces Five New Trustees * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2026) -The Belmont University Board of Trust recently added five new trustees for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year: healthcare executive Marty Bonick, banking leader Chris Holmes, gardening and conservation advocate Lisa Manning, investment management leader Larry Keele and media executive Wayne Powers. Belmont also welcomed   more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
Case Western Reserve: The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Commits $15 Million to Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation commits $15 million to Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building Gift will support collaborative research and establish The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Terrace - The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation has committed $15 million to support Case Western Reserve University's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a new research fac  more
Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and w  more
Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize * CLEVELAND, WAKO, JAPAN and YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -Sept 9, 2026 -A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been named as a finalist for the 2026 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Gordon Bell Prize for simulating the largest biologically meaningful molecul  more
Cleveland State University Secures Major Grant to Strengthen Ohio's Behavioral Health Workforce
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Secures Major Grant to Strengthen Ohio's Behavioral Health Workforce * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Cleveland State University recently received a $1.45 million dollar grant that will provide direct financial support to more than 80 master's students in social work, clinical mental health counseling, as well as doctoral students in counseling psychology. The g  more
Corn Growers Thank Trump Administration for Crucial Next Steps in 45Z Implementation
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Thank Trump Administration for Crucial Next Steps in 45Z Implementation Author: Matt Ziegler The Internal Revenue Service this week released its guidance for farmers looking for clarity on the future of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was designed to incentivize the production of aviation fuel and other clean fuels. The guidance, in conjunction with Tuesday  more
CWRU Researchers' Out-of-the-box Investigation on Skull Bone Growth and Fusing Processes
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU researchers' out-of-the-box investigation on skull bone growth and fusing processes Radhika P. Atit, PhD Professor in the Department of Biology at the College of Arts and Sciences Story by: Jasmine Vo The inspiration for out-of-the-box research ideas might sometimes come from "dreams." That was the case for the latest research of Radhika P. Atit, PhD, professor in the Department of  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Scandal-Plagued, Toxic, & Out of Touch - What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record - DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who a  more
Elon Musk Back to Meddling in American Elections, Unleashing Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Spending to Distract from MAGA Failures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Elon Musk Back to Meddling in American Elections, Unleashing Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Spending to Distract from MAGA Failures * "Elon Musk is scapegoating LGBTQ+ Americans to distract voters from the cuts he made and the chaos he has caused," said HRC National Press Secretary Ramiro Sarmiento. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexu  more
Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee  more
Former Super Bowl Champion Nelson Agholor, Former NFL QB Cody Kessler Join NFL Media
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Former Super Bowl champion Nelson Agholor, former NFL QB Cody Kessler join NFL Media Former Super Bowl champion wide receiver Nelson Agholor and former NFL quarterback Cody Kessler have joined NFL Media as studio analysts, the National Football League announced today. Agholor and Kessler will both appear as analysts on NFL GameDay Preview throughout the season, which streams Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, and   more
Game on: UniSQ students making their mark in sport
TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * Game on: UniSQ students making their mark in sport * From international decathlon success to cricket, distance running, netball and touch football, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) students have been making their mark across the sporting arena. Leading the recent achievements, UniSQ Elite Athlete Camryn Newton-Smith won the 2026 Women's Decathlon World Championships in the US, sc  more
Homecoming week full of activities
OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming week full of activities * From Uptown Madness to special screenings, bootcamps to food drives, Miami University's 2026 Homecoming will be a full - and rewarding - week on the Oxford campus. Miami celebrates its traditions, community, and Love and Honor from Sept. 21-27, culminating with the RedHawks' Homecoming football game vs. the University of Connecticut on Sept. 26 at Yager Stadium. That football gam  more
Husted Calls on States to End "drive-only" Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Husted calls on states to end "drive-only" licenses for illegal immigrants COLUMBUS - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain "drive-only" driver's licenses and urging them to end such policies. Nineteen states, as well as the District of Columbia,  more
Husted Secures $20 Million for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Husted secures $20 million for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority CLEVELAND - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today announced that he secured $20 million in federal funding for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's (GCRTA) Green Line Light Rail Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Platform Rehabilitation project. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of T  more
Installation stays prepared with response actions
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Installation stays prepared with response actions * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on planning and preparing for emergencies. This year's theme for service members and civilian employees is "Response Actions," emphasizing the importance of knowing what to do when an emergency occurs. "A collective approach is esse  more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Solar Sharers - How to Make the Most of Free Power
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 9 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Solar sharers: How to make the most of free power Key Takeaways: * Increasing policy support for electrification would enable more households to benefit from solar sharer tariffs, which reward the flexible use of electric appliances including hot water systems and air conditioners. * Solar sharer tariffs could offer annual savings of AUD731-2,257 for househ  more
Kaptur Announces $3.75 Million of Investment in Programs to Support Northwest Ohio Fathers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces $3.75 Million of Investment in Programs to Support Northwest Ohio Fathers * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that three Northwest Ohio organizations will receive awards totaling $3.75 Million through the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Family Assistance, through its Responsible   more
KnowledgeWorks: Nine Guardrails to Keep Learners Moving in Competency-based Learning
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * 9 Guardrails to Keep Learners Moving in Competency-based Learning By: Robin Kanaan, Laura Hilger Topics: Student-centered Learning KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Competency-based education requires intentional guardrails -- like co-constructed learning plans and progress monitoring -- to balance student flexibility with accountability and ensure steady progress toward graduation * Strong systems such as advisory models, em  more
LeadingAge Announces Jill Wilson As 2026 Award of Honor Winner
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release: * * * LeadingAge Announces Jill Wilson As 2026 Award of Honor Winner Otterbein SeniorLife President and CEO To Be Honored at LeadingAge Annual Meeting in October - September 9, 2026 Washington, DC -- LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven aging services providers, is proud to announce that Jill Wilson, president and CEO  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Price Hike Mike Rogers Is In A "Politically Risky" Position As He Backs Trump's Reckless Trade War With Canada [POLITICO]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike Rogers Is In A "Politically Risky" Position As He Backs Trump's Reckless Trade War With Canada [POLITICO] LANSING -- Price Hike Mike Rogers is under fire for calling Donald Trump's tariffs "masterful" and "an absolute win" even as costs skyrocket across Michigan and threaten manufacturing jobs across the state - a "politically risky" position as the trade war with Canada is sl  more
More Than Medicine: Meet Whitman's New Professor of Public Health
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * More Than Medicine: Meet Whitman's New Professor of Public Health * Fall 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Fall 2026 Seeing the whole picture. To design effective health interventions, Professor of Public Health Jennifer Kue says, "you really have to look at the person as a whole." Public health touches nearly every moment of our daily experience, yet most of us take it for granted. But without clean w  more
Most Gen Z Investors Think Less than a Year Ahead When Making Financial Decisions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Most Gen Z Investors Think Less than a Year Ahead When Making Financial Decisions * Gen Z isn't sitting on the sidelines when it comes to their finances. They're the generation working the hardest to get ahead - seeking out higher-paying jobs, building additional income streams and investing in skills that could increase their earning potential. But despite all this activity, fina  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
New Archer Way honors Bob and Jan Archer, two pillars of Ashland and AU community
ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * New Archer Way honors Bob and Jan Archer, two pillars of Ashland and AU community * ASHLAND, Ohio - A well-traveled pathway connecting Ashland University's athletic complex to the heart of campus now bears the name of two of the university and Ashland community's most enthusiastic and longtime supporters - Bob and Jan Archer. Archer Way, officially dedicated as such during a Sept. 3 celebration, is a frequently us  more
NFL Network: Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield Agree to Three-year, $165 Million Extension
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to three-year, $165 million extension Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Baker Mayfield has cashed in with the Buccaneers again. Tampa Bay is signing Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million contract extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. Tampa Bay later announced the extension throug  more
NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers Undergoes Knee Procedure, Expected to Miss a Game or Two
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure, expected to miss a game or two Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Raiders will start the 2026 season without their top weapon. Tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim on Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. Bowers' injury occurred   more
NFL: Aaron Rodgers - I Came Back Because Steelers are Super Bowl Contenders
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Aaron Rodgers: I came back because Steelers are Super Bowl contenders Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Aaron Rodgers returned to Pittsburgh this spring for a 22nd NFL season, convinced he can cap off a Hall of Fame career with a second Super Bowl victory. Asked recently by Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio if the Steelers are among eight to 12 teams with a realistic shot to make it to Super Bowl weekend  more
NFL: Bears' Jonah Jackson - D'Andre Swift 'Seems to Be Finding Another Gear' in Year 2 Under Ben Johnson
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bears' Jonah Jackson: D'Andre Swift 'seems to be finding another gear' in Year 2 under Ben Johnson Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The conversation around spending multiple years in the same offensive system usually highlights quarterbacks -- especially young ones like the Bears' Caleb Williams. Of course, the benefits extend across the entire unit, and the consistency from playing in Ben Johnson'  more
NFL: Carson Wentz to Back Up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 Game
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Carson Wentz to back up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 game; J.J. McCarthy is QB3 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer J.J. McCarthy's tumble down the depth chart is complete. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that Carson Wentz will serve as the backup quarterback to Kyler Murray on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy will serve as QB3. "I'm looking at that right now as a week-to-week thi  more
NFL: Chiefs HC Andy Reid Says Patrick Mahomes 'Most Likely' to Start Week 1 vs. Broncos
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chiefs HC Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes 'most likely' to start Week 1 vs. Broncos Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Barring a stunning setback, Patrick Mahomes will be on the field Monday night in the season opener versus the Denver Broncos. "As far as our roster goes, there's a very good chance that Patrick will go ahead and start unless something were to come up here in the next couple days," coach Andy  more
NFL: Commissioner Roger Goodell Agrees on Extension Through 2030 Season
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Commissioner Roger Goodell agrees on extension through 2030 season; fifth re-up of career Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to terms with NFL owners on a contract extension through the 2030 season, the league announced Sunday. ESPN's Adam Schefter initially reported the extension. Goodell's current contract was set to run through March of 2027 after signing an ex  more
NFL: Cowboys LG Tyler Smith to Undergo Thumb Surgery, Miss 4-6 Weeks
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cowboys LG Tyler Smith to undergo thumb surgery, miss 4-6 weeks Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Cowboys' start to the 2026 season has hit a snag up front. Guard Tyler Smith is scheduled to undergo thumb surgery and will miss four to six weeks, coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Monday. The three-time Pro Bowl guard and cornerstone of Dallas' interior offensive line was not seen at Monday's   more
NFL: Falcons Name Tua Tagovailoa Starting QB for Week 1 vs. Steelers
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting QB for Week 1 vs. Steelers; Michael Penix Jr. to be inactive Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Atlanta has decided on its quarterback to begin the 2026 season. Tua Tagovailoa will start in Week 1 for the Falcons against the Steelers, the team announced Monday. The news comes after Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski spent the entire offseason, training camp and preseason we  more
NFL: Garrett Wilson - Playoffs 'Very Realistic' for New York Jets in 2026
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Garrett Wilson: Playoffs 'very realistic' for New York Jets in 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The New York Jets infamously haven't made a postseason appearance in 15 campaigns. Garrett Wilson believes that streak will end this season. "Very realistic," Wilson said Tuesday of the Jets' likelihood of making the postseason, via ESPN. "I mean, I think it should happen, I'll say that. It's our job to go  more
NFL: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Would 'For Sure' Take Himself No. 1 in Fantasy Football
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs would 'for sure' take himself No. 1 in fantasy football Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a popular No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football heading into the 2026 campaign. The RB agrees with the choice. "For sure," he said, smirking, when asked if he'd selected himself, via the team's official website. "I'm either going to make a lot of peop  more
NFL: Patriots OC Josh McDaniels - Seahawks Rematch Will Be 'Different Game' Than Super Bowl Loss
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots OC Josh McDaniels: Seahawks rematch will be 'different game' than Super Bowl loss Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Patriots' 2026 season will begin against the same opponent they faced in their final game of the 2025 campaign. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels firmly believes the lessons he and the rest of the staff learned from their Super Bowl LX defeat will benefit them in Wednesday's   more
NFL: Patriots WR A.J. Brown Leaves Loss to Seahawks With Ankle Injury
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves loss to Seahawks with ankle injury; HC Mike Vrabel has no update Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor A.J. Brown's much-ballyhooed debut with the New England Patriots came to an abrupt conclusion Wednesday night. Brown injured his ankle early in the third quarter was ruled out of the NFL Kickoff Game, which the Patriots lost to the the host Seattle Seahawks, 13-10. New Engl  more
NFL: Rams Leaning Into Villain Role Ahead of 2026 Season - 'These Other Teams Probably Hate Us'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams leaning into villain role ahead of 2026 season: 'These other teams probably hate us' Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Prior to first pitch at Dodger Stadium, actor Jason Bateman narrates a pregame hype video that ends with him loosely quoting the movie Scarface: "You need teams like us so you can point your finger and say, 'That's the bad guy.'" The Dodgers' Los Angeles gridiron counterparts are lea  more
NFL: Rams Rule Out Aaron Donald for Week 1 Game vs. 49ers in Australia
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams rule out Aaron Donald for Week 1 game vs. 49ers in Australia Aaron Donald's return to NFL action will wait until at least the second week of the season. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Tuesday that Donald will not play in Los Angeles' regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, which kicks off at 8:35 p.m. ET on Thursday night. "I think he'll be ready   more
NFL: Ravens' Derrick Henry 'Tired of Being at Home on the Couch Watching' Super Bowl
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens' Derrick Henry 'tired of being at home on the couch watching' Super Bowl Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Derrick Henry is sick of watching the Super Bowl on a TV screen. The Baltimore Ravens RB wants to finally have his moment in the biggest game of the season. "I want to win a Super Bowl. That's a big motivation," Henry said on "The Lounge" podcast, via the team's official website. "I just want t  more
NFL: Reports - Patriots Signing CB Christian Gonzalez to 4-year, $135 Million Contract Extension
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Reports: Patriots signing CB Christian Gonzalez to 4-year, $135 million contract extension Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer On the brink of the regular season, the Patriots finally locked up their lockdown cornerback for the long haul. New England is signing Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported early   more
NFL: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Will Undergo MRI - Hip Fracture Ruled Out After Win Over Patriots
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will undergo MRI; hip fracture ruled out after win over Patriots Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Seahawks are breathing a sigh of relief, both after a second-half comeback victory to open the season and due to the latest update on quarterback Sam Darnold's health. Darnold, who was ruled out just prior to halftime of Wednesday's 13-10 season-opening win over the Patriot  more
NFL: Steelers' Alex Highsmith - There's 'Added Motivation' to Send Aaron Rodgers Out 'The Right Way'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Steelers' Alex Highsmith: There's 'added motivation' to send Aaron Rodgers out 'the right way' Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Pittsburgh Steelers are already plenty motivated heading into the regular season. They haven't won a playoff game since the 2017 campaign, having dropped five wild-card matchups in a row, and are hungry to break through under Mike McCarthy, their first new head coach s  more
NFL: Texans QB C.J. Stroud on Pivotal Fourth Season - 'Pressure is a Privilege'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans QB C.J. Stroud on pivotal fourth season: 'Pressure is a privilege' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud enters a pivotal fourth season after last year's struggles have put contract extension talks on pause in Houston. Stroud followed up a sensational rookie campaign in 2023 with two down years by those standards. In 2025, he struggled behind a porous offensive line, throw  more
Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High as Demand Surges
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High as Demand Surges * Kent State University's College of Nursing has more than 1,600 undergraduate nursing students on campus this fall -the most in 10 years -News 5 Cleveland recently reported. Nursing has become the most popular major at Kent State, and the first-year class of about 400 full-time nursing students on the Kent campus is the largest since 2017. The growth comes as a  more
Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare Dr. Adam Voight, Director of Cleveland State University's Center for Urban Education, is helping high school students across Ohio bring youth voice into one of the state's most urgent education policy conversations: how schools should respond to artificial intelligence. The AI in Schools project grew out of t  more
Onward Together: John Carroll Welcomes Largest Class in this decade at 2026 Convocation
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * Onward Together: John Carroll Welcomes Largest Class in this decade at 2026 Convocation * On August 26th, John Carroll's largest undergraduate class in this decade gathered in Kulas auditorium with the greater John Carroll community to celebrate the start of their collegiate journey. With over half of the 700+ members of the Class of 2030 hailing from outside Northeast Ohio, the Class of 2030 sign  more
Parking Information for Rockets' 7 Home Games
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Parking Information for Rockets' 7 Home Games * The Rockets hosts seven football games at Glass Bowl Stadium this fall, beginning with the home opener Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. against Central Connecticut State. The University of Toledo would like to provide the following parking information for students, faculty and staff, and to fans attending home games. The Rockets hosts seven football games at Gl  more
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Hungary Vocational School Serving Special Needs Students
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release: * * * PPG completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES project at Hungary vocational school serving special needs students BUDAPEST, Hungary, Sept. 8, 2026 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES(R) project at Budapesti Komplex SZC Ujbudai Szakiskola, a vocational school in Budapest that provides education and skills training for young people and adults, including students with special educat  more
Program builds acquisition skills through hands-on training
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Program builds acquisition skills through hands-on training * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - More than 50 developmental interns participated in Contracting JUMPSTART: Phase 2 here to build on the foundational training they received earlier this year. During opening remarks, Anna Morris, director of Contracting (and senior contracting official) at Hanscom AFB, emphasized t  more
PWHL and Scripps Sports announce national U.S. television partnership for 2026-27 season
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * PWHL and Scripps Sports announce national U.S. television partnership for 2026-27 season By Molly Miossi League's first-ever season-long U.S. TV agreement features three national broadcast windows each week, led by Saturday "Game of the Week" NEW YORK - The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and Scripps Sports today announced a national broadcast rights  more
Record Enrollment Continues at the University of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Record enrollment continues at the University of Cincinnati First-year students, growth at Blue Ash and interest in the College Credit Plus Program power growth By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati recorded its largest enrollment ever, with the official fall 2026 headcount reaching 54,437 students. The figure represents a 1.4% increase over last year's enr  more
Rep. Walberg Issues Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown on Congressional Inquiry Into Higher Education Tenure, State Reforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office, on the congressional inquiry into higher education tenure and state reforms: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 7, 2026 Ms. Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
SPJ selects 10 student journalists, recent graduates for SPJ26 news team
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ selects 10 student journalists, recent graduates for SPJ26 news team * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has selected 10 student journalists and recent graduates to join The SPJ News team at SPJ26, Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. Working alongside professional journalist mentors, they will report on key  more
Still On Top, 20 Years Later
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Still On Top, 20 Years Later * This fall marks 20 years since the 2006 Grinnell College women's cross country team cemented their place in school history, finishing in the top 10 at the NCAA Division III National Championship. While the team is rightly remembered for their athletic achievements, the former teammates look back fondly on the whole experience of that season -from facing inclement weather to sporting   more
Study Finds Seasonal Limits at Louisville Riverbank Filtration System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265024, 'Water-Withdrawal and Groundwater-Level Fluctuations, Physical and Infiltration Characteristics of Ohio River Sediment, and Isotope-Based Estimates of Water Sources Relative to a Riverbank Filtration System in an Alluvial Aquifer, Louisville, Kentucky, 2000-20,' by Paul M. Buszka, Catherine A. Fargen, David C. Lampe, Michael D. Unthank, Justin A. Boldt and Meghan E. Hian. Prepared in coo  more
Sumner Honored with 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sumner Honored with 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award * Taft Dayton Partner Suzanne Sumner was recently honored with the Dayton Business Journal 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards. The Women Who Mean Business Awards are dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the world of business. To see the full list of honorees, v  more
TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Christa Laser, J.D.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Christa Laser, J.D. * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event. Meet Christa Laser. Laser is a law professor, legal scholar and former scientist whose career spans science, intellectual property law and innovation policy. After transitioning fro  more
The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Protect Constitutionally Guaranteed Property & Religious Liberty Rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Urges SCOTUS to Protect Constitutionally Guaranteed Property & Religious Liberty Rights * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed its amicus brief in Grand v. University Heights, Ohio, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect   more
TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9 * The Candler Foundry is taking TheoEd Talks to Florida. St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida will host this year's TheoEd Talks, which takes places Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET. A livestream option is also available. Three Candler alumni, Bishop Tom Berlin 86T, Carlton Mackey 05T, Ingrid Rasmussen 10T are featured speakers, al  more
There's No Single "Data Center Effect" on Housing Markets, NAR Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * There's No Single "Data Center Effect" on Housing Markets, NAR Report Finds Impact of data centers on housing varies significantly depending on the local market - WASHINGTON - Data centers' impact on real estate is dramatically different depending on the local market, according to the 2026 Data Center Impact Report (https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/d  more
TSA Launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport New program allows trusted travelers to access terminal areas without a boarding pass LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing the launch of a new benefit for TSA PreCheck(R) members called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. This new  more
UC Launches Department of Statistics and Data Science
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC launches Department of Statistics and Data Science New department positions UC at the forefront of a data-driven world By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new Department of Statistics and Data Science, elevating what was formerly the Division of Statistics within the Department of Mathematical Sciences into a fully in  more
UD's new Commitment to Community
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD's new Commitment to Community * The University of Dayton has renewed its "Commitment to Community," a guide for new students, faculty and staff on what it means to live, learn and work together as a Catholic, Marianist community. It centers on three principles: * Dignity of every person: Treat every person with dignity and respect. * Community is essential: Build relationships and recognize that we nee  more
University of Cincinnati: 'Father of the Pentium' Returns to His Professional Launching Pad
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Father of the Pentium' returns to his professional launching pad Electrical engineering pioneer Vinod Dham received this year's top alumni honor - When you consider the sheer breadth of the Pentium chip's usage and impact, it's fair to wonder if any University of Cincinnati alumnus has made a greater technological difference than the iconic microprocessor's principal creator, Vinod Dham, CEAS '77. T  more
University of Cincinnati: 'Truly Spectacular' - College of Medicine Baccalaureate Programs Celebrate a Year of Momentum Under New Leadership
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Truly spectacular': College of Medicine baccalaureate programs celebrate a year of momentum under new leadership Kevin Haworth, PhD, succeeded Anil Menon, PhD, the program's founder Story highlights * Sept. 1 marked one year since Kevin Haworth, PhD, became associate dean for baccalaureate education at the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine (CoM), succeeding Anil Menon, PhD, the program'  more
University of Cincinnati: CCM Doctoral Student Appointed as May Festival Conducting Fellow
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM doctoral student appointed as May Festival Conducting Fellow First-year DMA student Dami Choi is the 14th fellow in the history of the program By Rebecca Butts, buttsrl@ucmail.uc.edu The Cincinnati May Festival has announced the appointment of Dami Choi, a first-year DMA student in CCM's renowned choral conducting program, as its Conducting Fellow for the 2026-27 season. Choi, who will serve as t  more
University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions Davis' appointment begins on Oct. 1 By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Jordan M. Davis, MA, as the college's new Assistant Dean of Admissions. In this role, Davis will be responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all undergradu  more
US, Angolan forces conduct trauma activation simulation during medical readiness exercise
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Angolan forces conduct trauma activation simulation during medical readiness exercise * LUANDA, Angola -Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) and U.S. Army Reserve medical professionals with the 915th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, 313th Hospital Center, 2nd Medical Brigade, conducted a trauma activation simulation Sept. 7 as  more
Using helium, astronomers blow certainty into early Big Bang conditions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Using helium, astronomers blow certainty into early Big Bang conditions * New observations regarding the composition of distant galaxies reveal insights into the earliest phases of the universe that confirm decades of scientific understanding of the elements and particles produced by the Big Bang, according to a new study. Researchers used data from The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) to measure the amount of  more
UToledo's Saloff Welcome Center Opening Celebrates Remarkable Legacy
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo's Saloff Welcome Center Opening Celebrates Remarkable Legacy * For most of their adult lives, schoolteachers Dorothy and Georgianna Saloff shared a small house on Valentine Street in East Toledo, drove nothing flashy, ate nothing extravagant and wore the same beautifully maintained and fashionable clothing decade after decade. They never married or had children of their own. What they poured themselve  more
VCU: Faculty Fellows Program Brings Together Educators and Administrators
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Fellows Program brings together educators and administrators For nearly a decade, the VCU initiative has been expanding perspectives and creating career opportunities. By William Lineberry, Honors College Like many professors, Tim L. Davey, Ph.D., was focused squarely on teaching and research. When he was a junior faculty member in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Wor  more
What does a modern land-grant university look like?
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * What does a modern land-grant university look like? * Former president of The Ohio State University and president emeritus of West Virginia University E. Gordon Gee returned to campus last week for a lively discussion with Stephen Gavazzi, director of Ohio State's Center for Human Resource Research, and David Rosowsky, senior advisor to the president of Arizona State University, about the role of the land-grant  more
Wheaton Knocks Off Mount Union
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Wheaton Knocks Off Mount Union * Wheaton's Aiden Byrne blocked a potential game-tying PAT attempt with 22 seconds left to go in their game against Mount Union, allowing the Thunder to hold on for the 24-23 upset victory. It was Wheaton's first win over the Purple Raiders in eight all-time meetings. The win pushed the Thunder to No. 2 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches P  more
Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award * Amy Faust, a 2010 motion pictures grad and instructor in Wright State's Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, is the cinematographer on the award-winning short film "Photography." Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State University's motion pictures program, received a Regional Emmy in the Entertainment - Short Form or Long Form catego  more
Wright State's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses * Twenty veterans spent a week at Wright State learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. (Photos provided by Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans) Veterans from across the region gathered at Wright State University to embark on a new mission -launching and growing a business. The Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Boot  more