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2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2026) -Earlier this week, a famous journalist, a highly influential news and philanthropy executive and the leader of the world's largest advertising agency each delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journal  more
Accolades: Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among 'Best Employers for Women'
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Forbes ranks UVA Health among 'Best Employers for Women' By Dan Heuchert, danh@virginia.edu September 25, 2026 The national business publication Forbes rated UVA Health the No. 1 employer for women among Virginia health systems and No. 4 among all Virginia employers. Nationally, UVA Health ranks No. 20 among health systems and No. 120 overall on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best  more
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br  more
Addition of community leaders strengthen USF St. Petersburg Campus Board
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Addition of community leaders strengthen USF St. Petersburg Campus Board * By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing USF St. Petersburg is welcoming two prominent members of the Tampa Bay community to its campus board. Former FL. Representative Ben Diamond and Morgan & Morgan Law Partner Paul Gross have both been appointed to four-year terms. "Ben   more
Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today reaffirmed the California Department of Justice's commitment to protecting the civil rights of Californians with disabilities, especi  more
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Con  more
Assumption Launches Exclusive Dow Jones Investing in Education Partnership
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Assumption Launches Exclusive Dow Jones Investing in Education Partnership * Worcester, MA-Assumption University today announced that it has joined the Dow Jones Investing in Education program, becoming one of only approximately 100 institutions nationwide, including Stanford University, Villanova University, and the University of Texas, to offer this level of access to students and faculty. The pa  more
Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt  more
Beabadoobee's big debut
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Beabadoobee's big debut * London's Beabadoobee storms onto the ARIA Albums Chart, debuting at #1 with "Pylon", while Sydney's C.O.F.F.I.N. score a top 10 debut on the Albums Chart and a #1 on the Australian Albums Chart. "Pylon" is the fourth studio album and first top five result from Filipino-born Beabadoobee: she reached #19 in 2022 with "Beatopia" and   more
Beyond the Recruiter Badge: Army Recruiting's 10-Year Historic Breakthrough
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Sept. 25, 2026 Beyond the Recruiter Badge: Army Recruiting's 10-Year Historic Breakthrough By Christine Montagnese 5th Recruiting Brigade Public Affairs FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - For the first time in a decade, the U.S. Army Recruiting Division (USARD) has achieved a historic victory. Driven by relentless tactical precision and steadfast commitment, USARD has accomplished the Army Reserve (AR)  more
Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - This year, the Military Health System is celebrating 250 years of America by recognizing military medicine's enduring history of innovation and impact to the warfighter. Pioneering military doctor Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Roger Brooke, whos  more
Buzzworthy Alumni Digest: Fall 2026
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Buzzworthy Alumni Digest: Fall 2026 * #THE BEST BETS FOR BEES THIS FALL Greetings graduates. Welcome to the new Buzzworthy, an online quarterly digest that rounds up all that matters at your alma mater. We've curated the best stories, events and benefits for UBalt alums this season. We hope you enjoy and that we see you back here in December. ~ Your UBalt Alumni Relations Team ~ Empower Your Fu  more
Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts Justin Archer exhibit
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts Justin Archer exhibit * By Steve Esser YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -Young Harris College's Campus Gate Art Gallery will present Justin Archer's "Stratified Histories," a sculptor's look at fragility and beauty found in the human experience. Stratified Histories will open Oct. 1, with a reception at 6 p.m. in the gallery and will be on display until Oct. 29. The exhibition and recept  more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Sept. 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Sept. 25, 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 gro  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Autism Rates Increased Sharply for California Kids Born in 2016
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Autism Rates Increased Sharply for California Kids Born in 2016 A new study of California state data finds autism diagnoses accelerated sharply beginning in the mid-2010s, and especially for children born in 2016. T  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: In Shadow of Pending Lawsuit, CDC Again Recommends COVID Vaccines for Infants and Young Kids
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * In Shadow of Pending Lawsuit, CDC Again Recommends COVID Vaccines for Infants and Young Kids The CDC quietly reinstated its July 2025 COVID-19 vaccination recommendations, including recommending the vaccine for "off  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: New York Teen Forced Out of School After Judge Denies Medical Exemption
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * New York Teen Forced Out of School After Judge Denies Medical Exemption Sarah Doe, a New York high school senior, can no longer attend class as of today, after a federal judge declined to extend a medical exemption   more
Cici Yaaqub opens a new path from UNT Dallas to UNT Health nursing
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Cici Yaaqub opens a new path from UNT Dallas to UNT Health nursing * UNT Health nursing student Cici Yaaqub becomes the first UNT Dallas student to enter the 2+2 nursing pathway while pursuing her goal of becoming the first nurse in her family. When Cici Yaaqub began studying biology at the University of North Texas at Dallas, she knew she wanted a meaningful career in healthcare.  more
Cong. Cuellar Announces TAMIU-SANE Program Continuation
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 9/24/26 Cong. Cuellar Announces TAMIU-SANE Program Continuation In ceremonies held Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), Congressman Henry Cuellar announced federal funding totaling $491,320 for Texas A&M International University's critical Advanced Nurse Education-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program.  more
Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act, which would help reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction by updating and reauthorizing the Residential Substance  more
Cuban National Convicted for International Alien Smuggling and Money Laundering Conspiracy
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Cuban National Convicted for International Alien Smuggling and Money Laundering Conspiracy * Tampa, FL - A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Cuban National for his role in an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 28,  more
Czech President Pavel Meets NE Guard Leadership, Takes Part in Evening Reception
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Czech President Pavel Meets NE Guard Leadership, Takes Part in Evening Reception * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Kevin Hynes, NENG - (402) 309-8390 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen hosted an evening reception honoring Petr Pavel, president of the Czech Republic. The event in the State Capitol Rotunda last night capped a day of full activity for the Czech leader. The visiting d  more
DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF * WASHINGTON - The Department of the Air Force is updating its personnel data systems to align with the Department of War's standardized list of Religious Affiliation Codes.  Starting Sept. 25, 2026, the Military Personnel Data System and associated accessions systems have tran  more
DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF * WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force is updating its personnel data systems to align with the Department of War's standardized list of Religious Affiliation Codes. Starting Sept. 25, 2026, the Military Personnel Data System and associated accessions systems have transitioned away from legacy "F  more
Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses * A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional background no longer guaranteed a career and   more
Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air F  more
Dietary Supplements Are Not Subject to California's Uniform Food Date Labeling Requirements
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dietary Supplements Are Not Subject to California's Uniform Food Date Labeling Requirements * By Kristi Weisner, PharmD Luke Nguyen September 25, 2026 California Assembly Bill 2779 ("A.B. 2779"), a companion bill to California Assembly Bill 660 ("A.B. 660"), was signed into law last week.1 A.B. 2779 clarifies that dietary supplements are not subject to California's uniform "best   more
DNC: In the States - Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump - But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 IN THE STATES: Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump -- But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families With less than 40 days until the midterms, Republicans are freaking out and desperate times call for desperate measures -- like avoiding Donald Trump at all costs. As Trump's approval rating sinks to an all-time low and his price-hiking agenda hem  more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, A Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 39 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org  more
EEOC Sues Trancasa USA for Age Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Trancasa USA for Age Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says Texas trucking company refused to hire drivers based on age McALLEN, Texas -Trancasa USA, Inc., a trucking and logistics company located in Pharr, Texas with locations in south and west Texas, violated federal law when it refused to hire a class of older applicants for driver positions because of their ages, the U.S  more
EEOC Wins $200k for Remote Employee Fired for Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine in Favorable Settlement
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Wins $200k for Remote Employee Fired for Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine in Favorable Settlement * Washington, D.C.-First Liberty Institute announced a favorable settlement for former Arrow Electronics employee, Maria Govea, who was fired for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine due to her religious   more
Entergy named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy named a Top Utility in economic development for 19th year in a row * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve continue to attract some of the nation's most competitive and power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2025, Entergy Texas helped secure more  more
Farm safety net elections now open for 2026 crop year
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Farm safety net elections now open for 2026 crop year * Texas farmers have until Dec. 11 to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage, ARC, and Price Loss Coverage, PLC, for the 2026 crop year. A free online tool from the Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics can help farmers d  more
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Proven Winners Carleton Display Gardens
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Proven Winners Carleton Display Gardens * Each year, Michigan State University collaborates with Michigan's leading young plant producers to host a complimentary open house at their trial sites and display gardens. This event offers growers, landscapers, and retail professionals a valuable opportunity to explore a diver  more
Federal Register: EPA Releases Weekly Environmental Impact Statements for Projects in Miss., Ore., Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202-993-3272 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed September 14, 2026 10 a.m. EST Through September 21, 2026 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to CEQ Guidance on 42 U.S.C. 4332. Notice: Sec  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Announces Withdrawal of Subzone Status Application for Applied Materials Facilities in Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 183; Withdrawal of Application for Subzone; Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin and Pflugerville, Texas Notice is hereby given of the withdrawal of the application submitted by the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas, Inc., grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 183, requesting subzone status for the facilities of Applied Materials, Inc., i  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Application for Subzone for Perimeter Global Logistics in Grand Prairie, Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 168; Application for Subzone; Perimeter Global Logistics; Grand Prairie, Texas An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Metroplex International Trade Development Corporation, grantee of FTZ 168, requesting subzone status for the facilities of Perimeter Global Logistics, located in Grand Prairie,  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Production Activity Notice for Enerflex Energy Systems in Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 84, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Enerflex Energy Systems Inc.; (Natural Gas Equipment); Houston, Texas Enerflex Energy Systems Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Houston, Texas within FTZ 84. The notification conforming to the req  more
Finance Industry Leaders Share Career Insights and Wisdom at Pepperdine's Fourth Coastal Capital Summit
MALIBU, California, Sept. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Finance Industry Leaders Share Career Insights and Wisdom at Pepperdine's Fourth Coastal Capital Summit September 25, 2026 Pepperdine's finance community--including students, faculty, and prominent industry leaders, many of whom are alumni--convened for the fourth-annual Coastal Capital Summit held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the University's Malibu campus. The student-led conference featured a pac  more
Finding her stride: Air Force medic channels grit, military medicine to return to duty
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Finding her stride: Air Force medic channels grit, military medicine to return to duty * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Inside the sunlit rehabilitation gym at the Center for the Intrepid, Senior Airman Hailey Alaniz stood between two parallel bars, looking down at her newly fitted left leg. Finished in a custom, dark-sparkle carbon-fibe  more
From Research to Real Impact: Susan G. Komen 2026 Investment Advances Lifesaving Progress Against Breast Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * From Research to Real Impact: Susan G. Komen(R) 2026 Investment Advances Lifesaving Progress Against Breast Cancer September 24, 2026 Annual Impact Report Shows The Power of Policy Advocacy, Funding Research and Direct Patient Support in Removing Barriers to Lifesa  more
Gov. Newsom: California Delegation Wraps Historic Participation at Climate Week NYC - Demonstrating Strong Climate and Economic Leadership on World Stage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 California delegation wraps historic participation at Climate Week NYC -- demonstrating strong climate and economic leadership on the world stage What you need to know: At Climate Week NYC, California delegates from Governor Newsom's administration represented the Golden State through strong climate leadership: inking new global initiatives, moving towards the expansion   more
Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. OneStar Foundation - Governor Abbott appointed Wendy Craven, Braxton Zella, and Corinna Holt Richter to the OneStar Foundation for terms set to expire on March 15, 2029. The Foundation provides technical assistance, education, information, an  more
Governor Abbott Proclaims September 25 Dolly Parton Day
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Proclaims September 25 Dolly Parton Day * Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day in Texas in tribute to the life of Dolly Rebecca Parton and her work on behalf of early literacy. "Dolly Parton gave children the gift of a first book and a path to read," said Governor Abbott. "Texas honors her life and her work. Today I proclaim Dolly Parton Day   more
HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop thei  more
Haynes Boone Named Law360 Texas Regional Powerhouse
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Named Law360 Texas Regional Powerhouse * September 25, 2026 For the fourth consecutive year, Haynes Boone has been recognized as a Texas Regional Powerhouse by Law360, which honors firms for their significant impact and achievements in their respective states. Chair and Firmwide Managing Partner Taylor Wilson and General Counsel Ben Mesches spoke with Law360 about t  more
High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program * Fifty high school students, participating in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's annual summer Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP), aimed at introducing students to STEM by building hands-on skills in robotics and engineering, received guidance from e  more
Hispanic Federation Demands Austin Delivery Driver Shot by ICE Be Released & Removal Proceedings Halted
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Demands Austin Delivery Driver Shot by ICE be Released & Removal Proceedings Halted September 25, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Wilber Garces Perez was delivering food for DoorDash in Austin, Texas, this week when an ICE office  more
Howard Payne University jazz workshop gives high school students opportunity to learn from college faculty, professional musicians
BROWNWOOD, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University jazz workshop gives high school students opportunity to learn from college faculty, professional musicians * BROWNWOOD - September 25, 2026 - More than 70 high school musicians from across Central and West Texas recently had the opportunity to spend a day on the Howard Payne University (HPU) campus learning from college music professors and professional musicians during a hands-on j  more
HT Staff Member Virgina R. Pearson Appointed to Barton Springs Conservancy Board and NCBW Greater Austin Chapter
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * HT Staff Member Virgina R. Pearson Appointed to Barton Springs Conservancy Board and NCBW Greater Austin Chapter * AUSTIN, Texas -Huston-Tillotson University staff member Virgina R. Pearson has earned two leadership appointments with prominent Austin organizations, expanding her service in environmental stewardship, advocacy and community leadership. Pearson has been appointed to the Barton Springs Conse  more
IHeartMedia Rings in the Holiday Season With the Iconic 2026 National 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One'
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Rings in the Holiday Season with the Iconic 2026 National 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One' Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, SOMBR, Hilary Duff, Alex Warren, RAYE, KATSEYE, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims, SIENNA SPIRO and more lead all-star lineups in major cities across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and more   more
Intellectual Asset Management Honors Hunton in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Intellectual Asset Management Honors Hunton in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, the first dedicated ranking identifying "the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this critical area of practice", published by Intellectual Asset Mana  more
Into the weeds: UT San Antonio engineers turn excess seaweed into a circular solution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Into the weeds: UT San Antonio engineers turn excess seaweed into a circular solution * Every summer, massive mats of golden-brown Sargassum seaweed wash ashore along the Gulf Coast. In small doses, the seaweed drifts in the open ocean and provides shelter for marine life, but recent overgrowth of the species has wreaked havoc. Millions of tons pile up on beaches and rot, suffocating ecosyst  more
Jackson Walker: Robert Soza to Receive 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Robert Soza to Receive 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award September 25, 2026 Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza Jr. has been named a recipient of the 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award by the Association of Corporate Counsel's San Antonio Chapter and The Texas Lawbook. The award honors one in-house lawyer or legal department and one private lawyer or law firm  more
KCU Welcomes Graduates Back for Alumni Weekend
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 26 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * KCU welcomes graduates back for Alumni Weekend By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 25, 2026 Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed former students back to campus for Alumni Weekend, a three-day gathering featuring continuing education, campus exploration, the Ronald W. Hubbard, DO, FACOS Memorial Lecture, the KCU Alumni Awards Gala and class reunions. During campus tours, alumni explored simulation, osteopathic m  more
Lamar University Sees 12% Increase in Freshman Enrollment for Fall 2026
BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University sees 12% increase in freshman enrollment for fall 2026 September 25, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) welcomed its largest freshman class in university history for summer and fall 2026, with freshman enrollment increasing 12% as the university saw record interest driven by a number of factors, including the Early Bird admissions program, financial aid clarity, expanded student recrui  more
Liberty In Action Weekly: Taxpayer Funding = No Secret Operations
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action Weekly: Taxpayer Funding = No Secret Operations * It's pretty simple: if taxpayers are footing an organization's bills, they deserve to know how it's spending their money. But the publicly-funded Tennessee School Boards Association wants to operate in secret and is suing a private citizen simply for requesting its records. Now, the Goldwater Institute is teaming up w  more
Livestock specialist closes four decades of service to Texas ranching industry
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Livestock specialist closes four decades of service to Texas ranching industry * Bruce Carpenter, Ph.D., has spent the past four decades serving the Texas ranching industry in his position as a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialist and physiology of reproduction professor in the Texas A&M Department of Animal   more
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Completes First Procedure in Texas Using New Ablation Technology to Treat Complex Abnormal Heart Rhythms
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Completes First Procedure in Texas Using New Ablation Technology to Treat Complex Abnormal Heart Rhythms HOUSTON (September 25, 2026) The cardiovascular team at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC), alongside affiliated physicians from UTHealth Houston Heart and Vascular, were among the first in the country and first team in Texas to implement the l  more
NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles * The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Assistant Vice President-Advanced Strategies with Sammons Financial in West Des Moines, Iowa, to be NAIFA's 2027  more
Navy Medicine Training Support Command remembers 9/11 25 years later
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Medicine Training Support Command remembers 9/11 25 years later * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Navy Medicine Training Support Command (NMTSC) held a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honored the ne  more
New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus * By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle September 24, 2026 Scientists found a human genetic element in a poxvirus and discovered it was both an important gene for brain function and a jumping gene capable of moving and inserting itself in genomes. A study published Sept. 24 in Science reports that the gene, ca  more
Oklahoma State: 2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Honors Six Alumni
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame awards banquet honors six alumni September 24, 2026 The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes distinguished alumni each year at the Hall of Fame Banquet. The six individuals honored in 2026 have made their mark within their respective fields and continue to set examples of leadership, innovation, selfles  more
Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections, demanded answers from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden regarding recent disclosures showing potentially hundreds of thousands of Tex  more
Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet   more
Pioneering legal scholar reflects on identity, inequality and the ideas that shaped her work
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Pioneering legal scholar reflects on identity, inequality and the ideas that shaped her work * Before Kimberle Crenshaw became an influential legal scholar whose ideas would reach far beyond academia, she was a 5-year-old girl trying to understand why she was never chosen to play the princess in her kindergarten classroom. The experience would become one of many that taught Crenshaw to pay attention to patt  more
Q&A: Learn the basics of TRICARE For Life coverage
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Learn the basics of TRICARE For Life coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - TRICARE For Life offers healthcare coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who also have Medicare Part A and Part B. Like all health plans, there are important details that can help you make the most of your benefits. "TRICARE For Life is a comprehensive health plan available worldwide," said Anne Breslin, Program Manager,  more
RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts TX-15 Towards Bobby Pulido, Now a Toss-Up Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts TX-15 Towards Bobby Pulido, Now a Toss-Up Race * Independent race rater Cook Political Report updated its rating for Texas' 15th District in Bobby Pulido's favor, as Monica De La Cruz wreaks havoc on the Texas economy. TX-15 is officially a toss-up race. According to Cook Political Report's analysis, "De La Cruz has struggled to consol  more
RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts TX-35 Towards Johnny Garcia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts TX-35 Towards Johnny Garcia * Independent race rater Cook Political Report updated its rating for Texas' 35th District as Deputy Sheriff Johnny Garcia continues to win cross-party support from Texans looking for an end to the cost-of-living crisis. Hispanic voters, who make up more than half of the district, are giving up the Republica  more
Reason Foundation: Don't Blame Harm Reduction for the Overdose Crisis
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Don't blame harm reduction for the overdose crisis A closer look at Seattle, Burlington, and Vancouver challenges the claim that harm reduction caused their overdose crises. Layal Bou Harfouch Drug Policy Analyst September 25, 2026 - In a recent essay in The Atlantic, staff writer Michael Powell argued that some American and Canadian cities have allowed harm reduction to grow from a limited public  more
Rep. Houlahan, Co-signers Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with co-signers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth: We write in response to recent reporting that at least a dozen transgender troops have not received the separation funds they are owed.1 This is unacceptable and app  more
Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, P.L. 119-75), Rep. Pfluger helped fund the Department of   more
Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce for roundtables with local business leaders, energy producers, and healthcare providers. The roundtables brought together key stakeholders from across the Permian Basin to discuss the challenges facing local busin  more
Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions show in Nature Cancer that stroke promotes glioma growth and uncovered cellular and molecular mediators involved in the process, linking brain injury to malignant brain tumors. "Epidemiological an  more
Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas's forthcoming proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy. Bel  more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, 13 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen, 13 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mitch McConnell (R-KY), John Cornyn (R-TX), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ro  more
Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S. * Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sco  more
September is Women in Medicine and Science Month: UTRGV medical students showcase the impact of women in medical research
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * September is Women in Medicine and Science Month: UTRGV medical students showcase the impact of women in medical research * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 24, 2026 - The future of medicine is shaped by the questions researchers are willing to ask and by the people determined to find better answers. September marks Women in Medicine and Science Month, and for three UTRGV School of Med  more
SHSU College of Arts and Media to Host Grammy-Nominated Jazz Singer Jane Monheit
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU College of Arts and Media to Host Grammy-Nominated Jazz Singer Jane Monheit * The Sam Houston State University College of Arts and Media will welcome internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated jazz and contemporary vocalist Jane Monheit to the Gaertner Performing Arts Center on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades and over two decades of in  more
South American Importers Visit U.S. Rice Industry
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * South American Importers Visit U.S. Rice Industry * LITTLE ROCK, AR & SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA - Last week, USA Rice hosted a delegation of eight South American importers and industry representatives here for a firsthand look at the U.S. rice industry. The delegates hailed from Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. The mission began with an industry dinner in Little Rock where USA Rice mem  more
Study identifies factors driving effectiveness of off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study identifies factors driving effectiveness of off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy * A new study, published Sept. 25 in Cancer Discovery, reveals key insights into the biological factors shaping efficacy of off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies. Andrew Jallouk, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, was lead author of the study. Currently, standar  more
TAMIU Names Tyler Unsicker as Director of Athletics
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 9/24/26 TAMIU Names Tyler Unsicker as Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has named Tyler Unsicker as its new Athletics Director, bringing an experienced collegiate athletics leader to oversee TAMIU's Dustdevil Athletics program. Unsicker has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at Louis  more
Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains forage program gains research expertise
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- 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 High Plains forage program gains research expertise * The newest faculty member at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon is Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D., who will build a research and outreach program focused on water-limited forage systems. Garcia, who started Sept. 1, has a  more
Texas A&M Engineering: INSPIRE Alliance Launches to Accelerate National Security Innovation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * INSPIRE Alliance launches to accelerate national security innovation New nonprofit will connect The Texas A&M University System's engineering expertise with government and industry to advance critical technologies for national security. Sep. 24, 2026 INSPIRE Alliance, a new nonprofit organization affiliated with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), has launch  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Thyagarajan Honored for Driving Sustainability Efforts
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Thyagarajan honored for driving sustainability efforts Dr. Ravi Thyagarajan's commitment to hands-on, sustainability-focused education has earned him the Office of Sustainability and Campus Enrichment's Sustainability Champion Award. Sep. 25, 2026 By Jason Carranza, Contributor For Dr. Ravi Thyagarajan, professor of practice in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical  more
Train Towns: Normal, Ill.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Train Towns: Normal, Ill. * Can you travel to Normal, Illinois by Amtrak? Yes, and in Normal, the train station doesn't sit on the edge of town. It sits in the middle of community life. In this full episode of Train Towns, host Ken Altman travels through Normal, Illinois, to see how Amtrak train travel has become part of the way this community lives, works, studies and stays connected. The j  more
Tree care professionals, projects recognized at Texas Tree Conference
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tree care professionals, projects recognized at Texas Tree Conference * Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, ISA, recognized individuals, programs and projects advancing arboriculture and community forestry across the state during the annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco.   more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports. These dollars wil  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyom  more
TWS2026: What is the Place of Wild Harvesting in a Changing World?
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * TWS2026: What is the place of wild harvesting in a changing world? Symposium at the Iowa Conference will explore wild harvest's role in conservation, food systems, livelihoods and well-being September 25, 2026 Billions of people across the globe depend on nutrition and livelihood from harvested wild meat, fish and other natural products. But changing ecological condi  more
U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in North Carolina * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in North Carolina, marking it the fifth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Forsyth Technical Community College can now use Federal Pell dollars to enroll in programs that  more
University of Michigan: Teen Loneliness May Follow Young People Into the Workplace
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Teen loneliness may follow young people into the workplace September 25, 2026 What happens when loneliness follows a young person from the school hallway into the workplace? New research suggests that feeling lonely during adolescence may be linked to a greater risk of unstable or less secure employment in young adulthood. The study, led by researchers at the University of Michigan, Univers  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: NOVA UPRM Team Conquers First Place in NASA ORBIT and Gets $50 Thousand to Develop Lunar Technology
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * NOVA UPRM team conquers first place in NASA ORBIT and gets $50 thousand to develop lunar technology By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) September 25, 2026 The NOVA UPRM student team, attached to the College of Engineering of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained a grant of $ 50 thousand after reaching the first plac  more
University of Texas Dallas: Noted Historian Becomes Director of Ackerman Center
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Noted Historian Becomes Director of Ackerman Center By Veronica Gonzalez | Sept. 25, 2026 Before Dr. Mark Celinscak became director of the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies in August, he was familiar with its research and role at The University of Texas at Dallas. Not only did the work of one of the center's professors influence his own, but Celinscak also presented the Michael and Elai  more
US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers * (New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today. "The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for d  more
UST Receives Grant to Crystallize a Mindset of Vocation, Purpose
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * UST receives grant to crystallize a mindset of vocation, purpose The University of St. Thomas has been awarded a grant to help faculty and staff invest in the futures of its undergraduate students. The University was among a select group of Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) members to receive a $20,000 Professional Development Award for a project planned throughout t  more
USUHS president meets with NAMRU San Antonio researchers
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * USUHS president meets with NAMRU San Antonio researchers * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences President Jonathan Woodson visited with military dental and combat casualty care researchers at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Se  more
Victory for Pastor Facing Jail for Keeping Church Doors Open 24 Hours a Day
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Victory for Pastor Facing Jail for Keeping Church Doors Open 24 Hours a Day * Bryan, OH-Today, a criminal conviction regarding the fire code violations against Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place in Bryan, Ohio was vacated by Ohio's Sixth District Court of Appeals. The court concluded that the   more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Business Council of New York State's Annual Meeting
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Business Council of New York State's Annual Meeting * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the Business Council of New York State's annual meeting. The Governor highlighted successes from her affordability agenda statewide, and her work to continue driving down costs for New Yorkers, and make New  more
What the Chatbot Knows, and How It's Shaping the Future of AI at UH
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * What the Chatbot Knows, and How It's Shaping the Future of AI at UH Meet Mark Rosanes, manager of AI Solutions By Natasha Saad From finding answers to complex questions to digitization to speedy data analysis, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way people work, learn and access information. At the University of Houston, efforts are underway to integrate AI into the world of higher education  more