Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
100 Organizations Urge FAA to Mandate FDA-Approved Seizure Rescue Medications in Airline Emergency Kits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Dr. Charles Mathers
Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations
Dear Dr. Mathers:
T
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Air University Researchers, Educators Earn AETC STEM Honors
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Air University researchers, educators earn AETC STEM honors
By Billy Blankenship, Air University Public Affairs
October 07, 2026
MAXWELL, AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- A technical idea matters when the force can put it to work.
Six Air University researchers, educators and STEM contributors earned Air Education and Training Command-level honors in the 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering
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Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Mount Vernon Police Department to Purchase a New Vehicle
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Mount Vernon Police Department to purchase a new vehicle
October 8, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $50,000 grant to help the town of Mount Vernon purchase a new police vehicle.
The vehicle will replace an older model patrol vehicle. Local leaders said the new, more modern police cruiser will allow the police department to better se
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Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Awards Grants for Statewide Programs to Increase Traffic Safety in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards grants for statewide programs to increase traffic safety in Alabama
October 9, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 13 grants worth nearly $5.8 million to support statewide traffic safety programs.
The grants will fund programs that enhance safety through education, enforcement, technology and support for law enforcement officers.
"Dangerous beha
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Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of November 3 General Election Absentee Deadlines
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of November 3 General Election Absentee Deadlines
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Absentee ballots being r
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Alabama Audubon Urges USDA to Maintain Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Wildlife Habitats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 130819, Birmingham, Alabama 35213
P.O. Box 130819, Birmingham, Alabama 35213
October 1, 2026
To: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination Division
Alabama Audubon is a statewide 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting conservation and a greater knowledge of birds and
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Alabama Head Start Association Urges Caution in Proposed Rule Revisions to Protect Service Quality and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alabama Head Start Association
Public Comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
The Alabama Head Start Association (AHSA), representing Head Start and Early Head Start programs, professionals, children, and families throughout Ala
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Alabama Ranks 6th Nationally for Skilled Trades Employment Growth, Best in Southeast
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Alabama ranks 6th nationally for skilled trades employment growth, best in Southeast
Montgomery, Alabama - Alabama's skilled trades employment grew 11.3% from 2019 to 2025 and ranks sixth nationally, according to a new industry report.
The top five states for skilled trades growth were all in the West, and Alabama's expansion to a skilled workforce of 366,240 outpaced all its Southeastern neig
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Auburn Alumni Association elects new officers and board of directors
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Auburn Alumni Association elects new officers and board of directors
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Jeff Moore '88, Immediate Past President; Denise Slupe '86, Vice President; and Fred Blatchford '85, President were named officers at the board's September meeting.
The Auburn Alumni Association, dedicated to enhancing the engagement and connection of all Auburn University alumni and friends, appointed a new slate of board officers and director
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Biologists discover ancient immune systems
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Biologists discover ancient immune systems
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Kate Buckley loves discovery.
"I just love finding new things," said Buckley, an associate professor of biological sciences at Auburn University.
Sometimes those "new" things aren't new at all. Sometimes they have existed for millions of years, just waiting to be discovered.
That is the case with Buckley's latest research.
Buckley and her collaborators at Chang Gung
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Coalition Challenges Unlawful Use of Public Money for Trump Political Ads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release:
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Coalition Challenges Unlawful Use of Public Money for Trump Political Ads
Blatant Violation of Decades of Law Should Be Stopped, Watchdog Group, Unions and Candidate Say
October 8, 2026
New York - A coalition including a nationwide watchdog group, a public employee uni
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Connecting Coast Guard service with JMC coursework
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Connecting Coast Guard service with JMC coursework
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Last spring, as part of a course on international security, Colt Gray studied how South Korea staffs, directs and maintains civilian control of its armed forces.
Three months later, he was there.
Gray -- a James Madison College, or JMC, senior majoring in international relations and a U.S. Coast Guard reservist -- deployed with his unit to Pohang
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Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $21.7 Million Investment From CP Industries to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 78 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $21.7 Million Investment from CP Industries to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 78 New Jobs
The Commonwealth is investing over $3.9 million to support the gas pressure vessel manufacturer's growth in McKeesport, the company's home since 1897.
Pennsylvania, which competed aggressively against several st
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Executive Board of the Jefferson County Child Development Council Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Deregulatory Rule to Protect Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (GOVERNING BODY) OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC.
Re: Proposed Rule - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
RIN 0970-AD30 | Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Submitted by the Executive Board (Governing Body) of the Jefferson County Child Development Council, In
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FCC Activates Disaster Information Reporting System and Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative for Hurricane Isaias
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following public notice:
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The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission), in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, activates the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Isaias. DIRS is a web-based system that communications providers, including wireless, wireline, broadcast, cable, and interconnected Voice o
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Finding Friendship in Formation
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Finding Friendship in Formation
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As the Samford University marching band prepares to take the field, senior drum major Emily Acosta isn't thinking about the music, the formations or the thousands of eyes watching from the stands.
Instead, she's focused on the people around her.
"The moments right before I whistle everyone up and we move onto the field, everyone is spreading 'you got this!' or 'let's
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Chicken Vienna-Style Sausage Products Illegally Imported From Jamaica
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Chicken Vienna-Style Sausage Products Illegally Imported From Jamaica
WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country that is n
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Georgia Water Coalition Opposes Rescission of Roadless Rule to Protect Water Quality Wildfire Prevention and Biodiversity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
Joshua White, Acting Director
Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Dear Acting Director White,
The Georgia Water Coalition thanks the Department of Agriculture for the opportunity to comment on the proposed res
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Gulf Coast Braces for Isaias, CARE International Mobilizes to Support Women, Families
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 9 -- CARE International issued the following news release:
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Gulf Coast braces for Isaias, CARE mobilizes to support women and families
Statement by Sarah Thompson, Associate Vice President of U.S. Programs, CARE
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October 8, 2026, Atlanta, Ga. - Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias along the Gulf Coast as they prepare for landfall either late Friday or Saturday morning. The National Hurricane Center's forecast shows the greatest risk
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers visits UNC Charlotte to observe defense research in action
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers visits UNC Charlotte to observe defense research in action
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Visit highlights University research supporting advanced manufacturing, tactical energy and military readiness
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, visited UNC Charlotte this week to observe how University res
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In the Heart of Opera: Music and Theatre Students Discover Growth, Confidence and Calling in Italy
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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In the Heart of Opera: Music and Theatre Students Discover Growth, Confidence and Calling in Italy
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When Calista McIntyre emerged from a Milan subway station on a cool summer morning, she expected to find breakfast. Instead, she found herself standing in silence.
Rising before her was the Duomo di Milano, its intricate marble facade glowing in the morning light. Though a cafe reservation and guided t
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Legal Defense Fund Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulations Threatening Service Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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October 6, 2026
Adam N. Jones
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C St. SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Mr. Jones,
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) submits the following comment strongly opposing t
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MSU convenes aquatic health experts to address antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 9 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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MSU convenes aquatic health experts to address antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Aquatic health researchers, industry professionals and other experts from across the country are gathering at Mississippi State University to examine antimicrobial resistance and its implications for aquaculture and aquatic animal health.
The third annual MSU Aquatic Antimicrobial Resistan
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Northwestern University: Think Cannabis Helps You Sleep Better? Think Again
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Think cannabis helps you sleep better? Think again.
Study contradicts commonly held belief that cannabis is associated with better sleep quality
October 9, 2026
* Study followed adults for 35 years, from young adulthood into middle age
* Long-term cannabis use linked to lower sleep quality measured by wrist-worn monitors
* Findings suggest cannabis-related sleep disruptions may go unno
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Reason Foundation: Arkansas' Proposed Economic Development Amendment is Fatally Flawed
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Arkansas' proposed economic development amendment is fatally flawed
Policymakers in Arkansas and across the country must understand that states and cities cannot subsidize their way to prosperity.
John C. Mozena
October 9, 2026
Voters in Arkansas are being asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would authorize powerful and unaccountable economic development districts and vaguely defined cor
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties
Oct. 7, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 20 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States.
"TP-Link has
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Samford Accounting Program Ranks Top 5% Nationally for CPA Pass Rates, #1 in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Samford Accounting Program Ranks Top 5% Nationally for CPA Pass Rates, #1 in Alabama
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Brock School of Business's accounting program continues to rank among the nation's top programs, earning an 80.8% first-time pass rate on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam, according to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
The result significantly exceeded both state and
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Samford's Healthcare Administration Program Prepares Students for Professional Leadership
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Samford University posted the following news release:
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Samford's Healthcare Administration Program Prepares Students for Professional Leadership
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Through coursework, internships and professional experiences, Samford's healthcare administration program gives students a strong foundation for careers in healthcare.
Samford University's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares students for leadership roles across the healthcare industry thro
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Syracuse University: Burton Blatt Institute Wins Two National Grants Totaling $4.5 Million
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Burton Blatt Institute Wins Two National Grants Totaling $4.5 Million
The awards will bring a significant infusion of new research, education and outreach activity.
Wendy S. Loughlin
Oct. 9, 2026
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) has been awarded two competitive grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human S
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Tufts University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Arkansas to Join Association of Research Libraries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Tufts University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Arkansas to Join Association of Research Libraries
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The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted at its Fall 2026 Association Meeting to invite the libraries of Tufts University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and the University of Arkansas to join ARL, effective January
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Tuskegee University Awarded $449,999 NSF Grant to Advance AI-Driven Cyberattack Defense and Response
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University Awarded $449,999 NSF Grant to Advance AI-Driven Cyberattack Defense and Response
Crystal Drake 09 October 2026
Tuskegee University continues to deepen its cybersecurity research capabilities with a $449,999 research grant recently earned from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a three-year research and education initiative focused on integrating artificial intelligenc
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Tuskegee University: Dr. Brown Engages Students in Open Town Hall Discussion
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Dr. Brown Engages Students in Open Town Hall Discussion
Crystal Drake 09 October 2026
Students had the opportunity to engage directly with university leadership during a recent Student Town Hall featuring Dr. Mark A. Brown, president and CEO, and Student Government Association President Kennedi Maxwell. The fireside chat, held in the University Chapel, provided a platform for open dialogue on key issues af
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UAB awarded grant to investigate new brain target for opioid addiction
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news:
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UAB awarded grant to investigate new brain target for opioid addiction
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UAB researchers have received a $3.3 million NIDA grant to investigate a newly identified brain cell population linked to opioid addiction, relapse risk and genetic influences, advancing potential treatments for opioid use disorder.
Opioid use disorder is a public health crisis that affects millions of individuals across the Unite
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UD in the News Oct. 3-9
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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UD in the News Oct. 3-9
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Newsweek tapped the expertise of communication department chair Chad Painter while others around the world, nation and Ohio continued to seek analysis from UD political scientists about midterm elections.
What's missing from the FlyDubai coverage? The word 'Islamist'
Newsweek
Chad Painter, communication
'System is rigged': Democrat Sherrod Brown puts datacenter danger at heart of p
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UK partners with regional universities in super intelligence computing consortium
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 9 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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UK partners with regional universities in super intelligence computing consortium
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At the "Science: A New Golden Age Summit" in Washington, D.C. Oct. 8, the White House announced the Southeast Regional SI Computing Consortium, bringing together 15 universities across 10 states to build and share leadership-class compute infrastructure for scientific research.
In addition to the University of Kentucky
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University of Arkansas: Author Jocelyn Cullity to Read in Eureka Springs
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Author Jocelyn Cullity to Read in Eureka Springs
Oct. 09, 2026
The U of A Program in Creative Writing and Translation in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, alongside The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow, is proud to co-sponsor a reading and signing event celebrating the release of author Jocelyn Cullity's new book, The Nurse at Baker Hospital.
Jocelyn Cullity will give a public reading of
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Weeks Into Medical School, Miller School Students Help Save a Neighbor's Life
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Weeks Into Medical School, Miller School Students Help Save a Neighbor's Life
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When a neighbor became unresponsive, two first-year Miller School medical students used recently learned emergency skills and intranasal naloxone while awaiting paramedics.
Shortly after starting at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, first-year medical students Matthew Antkowiak and Cole N
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