DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Equity Corner: Deadline flexibility? * As a teacher educator, I want to be equity-minded and supportive of my students and recognize that life sometimes gets in the way of meeting assignment deadlines. At the same time, I know that when they become teachers, they'll be expected to meet firm deadlines in their schools. How can I offer flexibility without sending the message that deadlines don't matter?   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- American University issued the following news: * * * Learning Blooms on AU's Green Campus American University's Urban Gardening course takes advantage of the campus arboretum as a living laboratory for Eagles looking to cultivate their green thumbs. By Jack Frederick | October 13, 2026 Across species, budding sprouts stretch toward the sun. This phenomenon, known as phototropism, continues throughout the lifecycle as flora bends around obstacles and out of the shade t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 12, 2026 Nebraska helps Mauntel turn childhood passion into future in paleontology By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing Kyra Mauntel has wanted to be a paleontologist since kindergarten. Opportunities and connections found at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are helping her turn that childhood dream into a career. And, this summer, Mauntel got a glimpse of what that ca  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 13 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA names Dr. Doug Smith dean of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- After an extensive national search, Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Joe Douglas "Doug" Smith as the next dean of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, effective Jan. 1. Current dean, Dr. Hans M. Williams, will retire Dec. 31. "I am incredibly honored   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Applauds EPA's Continued Support of America's Biofuels Industry * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a supplemental rule to preserve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027: "I appreciate President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for their continued support of Americ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * The University of Dubuque Honors Seven Alumni and Friends at Homecoming * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque recognized seven outstanding alumni and friends for their achievements on campus, in their communities, and around the world during the 2026 Alumni Award Presentation at the President's Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Babka Theatre, Heritage Center. Award winners w  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces More Than $177 Million to Recruit Rural Healthcare Workers, Expand Mobile Care, and Modernize Services Across Nebraska * This federal investment will bring new providers to rural communities, deploy remote-monitoring technology at dozens of healthcare facilities, and create hundreds of community hea  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Engineering Students Win Traffic Bowl Title; Next Stop: Calgary Oct. 13, 2026 For the second straight year, the U of A student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers won the Missouri Valley District Traffic Bowl, beating five university teams Sept. 30 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Undergraduate civil engineering student Holly Watts and civil engineering doctoral students Baldev Giri and Ge  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 13, 2026 Honors, Raikes School highlight careers in Nebraska's energy sector By Nick Gilbert and Jocelynn Messersmith, University Honors Program Nebraska is the only state in the nation where all electric utilities are publicly owned, operating as municipal or cooperative systems. This structure presents unique challenges and opportunities as the state works to meet the energy needs of its agr  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 13, 2026 Husker broadcasters win nine awards in On-Location Creative Competition Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned nine national audio awards in the 2026 Broadcast Education Association and College Broadcasters' On-Location Creative Competition. Winners were recognized Oct. 10 during the CBI National Student Electronic Media  more