News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
9-10-26 New Harmony Gallery Be, Held
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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9-10-26 New Harmony Gallery Be, Held
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The University of Southern Indiana New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) is pleased to present Be, Held: Contemporary Analog Art by Johanna Aenderl, Jenny Zoey Casey and Rachel Singel. The exhibit opens Saturday, September 12 with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through October 31.
This multidimensional exhi
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A personal invitation to join the "5-for-5 Connection Challenge"
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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A personal invitation to join the "5-for-5 Connection Challenge"
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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,
As we navigate the demands of our academic and professional lives, it can be easy to overlook the importance of human connection. Yet, strong relationships are fundamental to our well-being and to fostering a thriving, supportive campus community.
Inspired by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vi
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ACLU-Ill.: Federal Court Asked to Free Green Card Holder Held by ICE for More Than a Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Asked to Free Green Card Holder Held by ICE for More than a Year
COVINGTON, KENTUCKY - A Chicago area woman - a lawful permanent resident - who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades is asking a federal court judge to step in and release her from ICE custody in the Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky more than a year after she was taken
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AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform
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MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) is kicking off the first leg of its "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with ten stops across the state in September. The goal of the tour is to build public support for a slate of policy priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other 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 robocalls. KYUP rul
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other 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 illega
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to defend the right to worship in your own home
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to defend the right to worship in your own home
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 14-state friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court in defense of the right to pray within your own home.
An Orthodox Jewish citizen in the city of University Heights, Ohio, was b
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so
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Austin Peay sets enrollment record for second straight year, welcomes largest freshman class in eight years
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay sets enrollment record for second straight year, welcomes largest freshman class in eight years
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University has set a new all-time enrollment record for the second consecutive year, with 11,338 students registered for Fall 2026. Last fall's record was 11,161.
The growth is led by the university's largest incoming freshman class since 2018, with
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Barrett Firearms raises $40,200 for DAV through commemorative rifle campaign
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Barrett Firearms raises $40,200 for DAV through commemorative rifle campaign
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ERLANGER, Ky. - Barrett Firearms raised $40,200 to benefit DAV (Disabled American Veterans) through a fundraising campaign celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
As part of the campaign, Barrett Firearms created a limited-edition commemorative rifle series. From April 15 through July 31, parti
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Call for Nominations - Faculty Awards
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Call for Nominations - Faculty Awards
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 Faculty Awards
Full-time Faculty Award for Teaching
Full-time Faculty Award for Research and Creative Activity
Full-time Faculty Award for Service
Full-time Faculty Award for Student Advisement
Part-time Faculty Award for Teaching
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 WKU Faculty Awa
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Centre College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Centre College issued the following news:
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Centre College welcomes new faculty members for 2026-27
September 10, 2026
Centre is excited to welcome 11 new professors and instructors to teach full-time at the College for the 2026-27 school year. These new faculty include tenure-track professors in Economics and Business, Engineering, and Theatre, along with visiting professors who bring their expertise to Centre while faculty are on sabbatical leave or teac
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Department of Behavioral Science Recruiting for 7th Cohort of HDRT Fellows
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Department of Behavioral Science Recruiting for 7th Cohort of HDRT Fellows
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Applications for the 7th cohort of the Health Disparities Research Training fellowship will open to students in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine on October 1, 2026.
Developed by the Department of Behavioral Science, the purpose of the fellowship is to enhance medical students' understanding of health disparit
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Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
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Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law.
Professor Ronald J. Sc
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FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS OPENED INTO TWO SCHOOLS OVER ALLEGED ANTI-SEMITISM AGAINST JEWISH STUDENTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS OPENED INTO TWO SCHOOLS OVER ALLEGED ANTI-SEMITISM AGAINST JEWISH STUDENTS
Investigations follow Brandeis Center, ADL and StandWithUs complaints alleging young Jewish students faced anti-Semitic harassment, retaliation and hostile educational environments at a California public school and New York performing arts college
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The U.S. Depa
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Federal Civil Rights Investigations Opened Into Two Schools Over Alleged Antisemitism Against Jewish Students
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- 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:
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Federal Civil Rights Investigations Opened Into Two Schools Over Alleged Antisemitism Against Jewish Students
Investigations follow Brandeis Center, ADL and StandWithUs complaints alleging young Jewish students faced anti-Semitic harassment, retaliation and hostile educationa
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Gaines Center continues 'Year of the Human Algorithm' with acclaimed author Ted Chiang
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Gaines Center continues 'Year of the Human Algorithm' with acclaimed author Ted Chiang
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The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities will continue its "Year of the Human Algorithm" with a visit from acclaimed science fiction author Ted Chiang, whose award-winning novella "Story of Your Life" inspired the 2016 film "Arrival." Chiang's work explores questions surrounding technology, art
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GCF's First Gift to Grow Campaign Raises More Than $98,000 to Support Local Children and Families
CINCINNATI, Sept. 11 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news:
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GCF's first Gift to Grow campaign raises more than $98,000 to support local children and families
Cincinnati, OH (September 10, 2026) -- Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is happy to announce the successful completion of its first Gift to Grow fundraising campaign, raising $98,225 to support tangible needs identified by local nonprofit partners serving children and families across the region.
The cam
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Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Senior VP Shanks Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Kate Shanks, senior vice president of public affairs at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions":
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Chair Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Committee:
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce appreciates this opportunit
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Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Kremers '24: Through the Lens of an Entrepreneur
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What began as a creative venture for University of the Ozarks alumnus Matthew Kremers '24 while he was still in high school has grown into a career that now takes him and his wife, Kylee, across the country -cameras in hand and usually with a sporting event in their sights.
The newlyweds are the team behind Stixx Media, an Alma, Arkansas-based p
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Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led
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Morehead State University's Master of Arts in Teaching Program Experiences Record Growth
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University's Master of Arts in Teaching Program Experiences Record Growth
10 September 2026
Morehead State University's redesigned and expanded Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is experiencing unprecedented growth as the University continues to address Kentucky's critical teacher workforce needs.
Following the launch of new MAT concentrations and the University's commitment to
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Morehead State's Lunar Environment Monitoring Station Ready for Flight on NASA Artemis Moon Mission
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State's Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) ready for flight on NASA Artemis Moon Mission
10 September 2026
Morehead State University has reached a historic milestone in space exploration as NASA has officially accepted the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS) for flight on an upcoming Artemis mission to the lunar surface.
NASA clearing the instrument for deployment puts Moreh
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National Jewish Health Welcomes Neurologist Misbah Azeem, MD
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
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National Jewish Health Welcomes Neurologist Misbah Azeem, MD
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DENVER - National Jewish Health welcomes Misbah Azeem, MD, to its medical staff, expanding the institution's expertise in neurology and neuroimmunology.
Dr. Azeem is a board-certified neurologist with specialized training in neuroimmunology and extensive experience caring for patients wit
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NSF award supports new interdisciplinary sustainability certificate
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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NSF award supports new interdisciplinary sustainability certificate
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Approximately $400,000 project led by Kentucky State's Dr. Suraj Upadhaya expands hands-on, career-connected education
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Future scientists, farmers, and leaders at Kentucky State University will gain a new academic pathway for learning how environmental, social, technological, and economic forces intersect through an
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Record enrollment continues at the University of Cincinnati
BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news:
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Record enrollment continues at the University of Cincinnati
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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 enrollment, or 755 additional students. "UC is among a select number of schools in the country that have experienced continual growth for mo
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Rep. Comer Issues Letter to FCC Chairman Ferguson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Andrew Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
Dear Chairman Ferguson:
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing its investigation i
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SCC PTA Program has a record-breaking year of student success
SOMERSET, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Somerset Community College posted the following news:
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SCC PTA Program has a record-breaking year of student success
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Somerset Community College's (SCC) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is celebrating a historic year marked by national student awards, exceptional licensure outcomes, and continued recognition as one of the premier PTA programs in the country.
The program recently earned recognition as the top Physical Therapist Assistant progra
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Sixteen Gatton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Sixteen Gatton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
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BOWLING GREEN - Sixteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Since The Gatton Academy's inception in 2007, a total of 307 students have been named National Merit Semifinalists. Since students take the qualifyi
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SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
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The Society of Professional Journalists has selected six journalists as the 2026 fellows for the Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program. Jolene Almendarez, Ebony Curry, Idris Mohammed, Damilola Oduolowu, Morgan Shay and Tiffany Tan will participate in the program, which connects journal
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Survey finds overwhelming opposition to TCAVA omnibus bill
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Survey finds overwhelming opposition to TCAVA omnibus bill
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Despite strong support for the Major Richard Star Act,
71% oppose TCAVA unless Section 108 benefit cuts are removed
WASHINGTON - A new DAV survey of more than 4,200 veterans, their family members, caregivers and survivors shows overwhelming support (93%) for protecting veterans' earned benefits and overwhelmin
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UK agricultural economists offer new guidance in collaborative farmer resource
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK agricultural economists offer new guidance in collaborative farmer resource
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As farmers across the South face tightening margins, elevated production costs and uncertain markets, agricultural economists from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are contributing practical guidance to help producers navigate the downturn.
Six of the 36 agricu
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UK research, new caregiver resource focus on quality of life in later stages of dementia
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK research, new caregiver resource focus on quality of life in later stages of dementia
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Much of the progress in Alzheimer's disease research in recent years has focused on preventing or slowing the disease in its earliest stages. But for millions of people already living with advanced dementia -and the families caring for them -another question remains: how can we make life better now?
Researcher
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USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC researchers land major AI-driven grants from Department of Energy
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Two University of South Carolina faculty were recently awarded significant grants as part of the first wave projects selected for the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
Designed to bring together a national consortium of researchers and pair them with Department of Energy resources, the Genesis Mission will help b
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Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using
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WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Computer Science Professors Awarded $305,326 NSF Grant to Redefine Introductory Programming Education
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Dr. Guangming Xing and Dr. Huanjing Wang, both Professors of Computer Science in the WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, have been awarded a $305,326 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a tool designed to transform how students learn introductory programm
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WKU Meteorology Student Awarded Prestigious Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 9 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Meteorology Student Awarded Prestigious Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Zachary Fuquay, a junior majoring in Meteorology in the WKU Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), was recently awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
The Hollings Scholars
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