Thursday - November 12, 2026

News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors

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31 WKU students candidates for Homecoming Queen
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 31 WKU students candidates for Homecoming Queen * Western Kentucky University has announced the 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates. This year, 31 students are vying for the title of Homecoming Queen as part of WKU's Homecoming celebration themed, "Big Red's World Tour." Homecoming festivities will culminate when the Homecoming queen is crowned at halftime of the WKU vs. Jacksonville State football g  more
Alumni News Roundup - November 5, 2026
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Alumni News Roundup - November 5, 2026 * Dan Butler '06 appointed senior vice president of consultant relations by Heitman. Dr. Philip Eskew Jr. '63 has published a memoir titled "Reflections of a Wonderful Life." Cindy Tibbetts Frey '84 reflects on time with Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jack Haynes '71 has co-authored "Ethical Challenges for Mental Health Professionals: Your Questions Answered."   more
Attorney General Davenport Co-Leading Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leading Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census November 5, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed ru  more
Attorney General Jones Fights Against Proposed Unlawful Changes to 2030 Census
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Fights Against Proposed Unlawful Changes to 2030 Census The Commonwealth joins multistate suit arguing proposed rule changes will compromise accuracy - RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census.  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census * (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Bur  more
ATU-Ozark's Smith Named to Advisory Committee
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 5 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU-Ozark's Smith Named to Advisory Committee * Daniel Smith, vice chancellor for administration and finance at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, has been selected to serve a two-year term on the University of Kentucky College Business Management Institute (CBMI) advisory committee. Smith, who has served in the ATU-Ozark administration since January 2023, is a 2025 graduate of the University of   more
Centre College: Annual Building Bridges and Community Day Cultivates Belonging on Campus
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Nov. 6 -- Centre College issued the following news: * * * Annual Building Bridges and Community Day cultivates belonging on campus November 5, 2026 Building Bridges and Community Day has become a tradition for Centre students, faculty and staff to promote community and belonging since its inception nine years ago. This year, programming expanded from half a day to a full day filled with more than 25 workshops, conversations and community building. "Building Bridges Co  more
Cleveland Fed's Hammack: Dollar's status depends on rule of law, effective capital markets, and central bank independence
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Fed's Hammack: Dollar's status depends on rule of law, effective capital markets, and central bank independence * In panel remarks at the SNB and Its Watchers Conference in Zurich, Switzerland, Hammack said she expects "that monetary policy will need to move to a restrictive stance to bring inflation back to 2 percent in a timely manner." Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Pres  more
Democratic Governors Association: New York Times - "Democrats Will Control Most Governorships, a Generational Shift"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New York Times: "Democrats Will Control Most Governorships, a Generational Shift" Nov 04, 2026 New reporting from the New York Times spotlights how, after last night's commanding victories, Democrats will control the majority of governorships, including in "deep red states where they have not held the top jobs in decades." The report added that DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear "celebrated the wins as   more
Democratic Governors Set to Represent the Majority of States for the First Time Since 2010
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Democratic Governors Set to Represent the Majority of States for the First Time Since 2010 Nov 03, 2026 It is now clear that Democratic governors are set to represent the majority of states for the first time since 2010. At one point in the first Trump administration in 2017, there were only 15 Democratic governors. DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and DGA Vice Chair Michigan Governor Gretchen  more
Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the Pennsylvania State University Challenging Its Policy That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the Pennsylvania State University Challenging Its Policy that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens November 5, 2026 Today, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State University for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens over U.S. citizens in defiance of Congress's commands. The Depar  more
From India to EKU: Professor's Global Musical Collaborations Enrich Student Learning
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * From India to EKU: Professor's Global Musical Collaborations Enrich Student Learning * For nearly three decades, Dr. Jason Koontz has built international musical collaborations that are shaping performers, inspiring students and extending EKU's reach around the world. Music can cross cultural and language barriers, creating opportunities for connection that reach far beyond the classroom. For Eastern   more
Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Derby Retains Status as Official Kentucky Derby Qualifier for 2027 Season
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Derby Retains Status as Official Kentucky Derby Qualifier for 2027 Season * Following a Record-Setting 2026 Season at Colonial Downs, the Commonwealth's Marquee Thoroughbred Race Secures Its Place on the National Road to the Kentucky Derby RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetr  more
Helping employers see the veteran advantage
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Helping employers see the veteran advantage * Veterans spend years developing leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, resilience and technical expertise during military service. The challenge for many job-seeking veterans is describing those traits effectively to a civilian employer. DAV is helping close that gap. In March 2026, we released an updated version of The   more
ICYMI: Relentless Travel Schedule Puts Trump Administration's Results Front and Center
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Relentless Travel Schedule Puts Trump Administration's Results Front and Center November 3, 2026 Over the past month, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance maintained an unmatched pace of travel across the country, meeting with Americans face-to-face to highlight the Administration's Promises Made, Promises Kept record. Recent coverage underscored the scale of the travel: The Daily Wire: Trump Tou  more
Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Celebration of Writing 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Celebration of Writing 2026 * The Celebration honors the late Dr. Jim Wayne Miller and WKU's first Poet Laureate, the late Professor Mary Ellen Miller. The WKU English Department will celebrate the 10 finalists of the 30th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Western Kentucky University Alumni C  more
New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * New Details Emerge in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case * The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states recently filed an updated version of their complaint against Amazon with unredacted details about Amazon's alleged use of deceptive and unfair practices to secretly inflate prices in its online search advertising auction. Details in the updated version of the complaint show substantial harm to advertise  more
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: AI Is Pretty Good at Answering Voting-Related Questions - But Not Good Enough
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * November 5, 2026 AI Is Pretty Good at Answering Voting-Related Questions - But Not Good Enough By Tom Durso Artificial intelligence fails to accurately answer a series of questions on easily verified voting information between 4% and 13% of the time, depending on the platform queried, potentially disenfranchising voters who get misinformation on eligibility or ti  more
Reversing Jim Crow-Era Ban, Virginians Restore Voting Rights
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Reversing Jim Crow-Era Ban, Virginians Restore Voting Rights * Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment that automatically restores the right to vote upon release from incarceration, reversing a century-old provision enacted to limit Black political power by imposing a lifetime voting ban for conviction of any felony. Amendment 3, which passed with over  more
SFA's new student advertising agency lands staff, first clients and name
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news: * * * SFA's new student advertising agency lands staff, first clients and name * NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- During its first few weeks of existence, Stephen F. Austin State University's new student advertising and marketing agency has landed student staff members, its first two clients and a name: Axe Agency. "We are building the agency from the ground up and have started with a team of nine student emplo  more
Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin On First Administration Official To Resign Following Republicans' Historic Midterm Defeat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * November 5, 2026 NEW: Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On First Administration Official To Resign Following Republicans' Historic Midterm Defeat The White House today announced that Donald Trump's Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has resigned. Dhillon is the first administration official to resign after the midterm elections on Tuesday, in which Trump and Republicans were resoundingl  more
Stone finds his rhythm in the Gordon Ford College of Business
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Stone finds his rhythm in the Gordon Ford College of Business * Loud cheers from the crowd in Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium. Deep, brassy echoes from the trombones. The buzz of conversations in business classrooms. Greeting friends while walking through Chandler Hall. The soundtrack to Aidan Stone's Hilltopper experience reflects resonant music on the field, collaborative work in the c  more
Students put agricultural knowledge to work on farmers' rising costs
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Students put agricultural knowledge to work on farmers' rising costs * A national conference gave Kentucky State University students experience developing business proposals, presenting research, and building professional connections A good harvest can still leave a farmer with little profit if producing and delivering it costs too much. Kentucky State University students took on that challenge by deve  more
TDCI's Securities Division Brings Award-Winning Financial Documentary
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: * * * TDCI's Securities Division Brings Award-Winning Financial Documentary This Is Not Financial Advice to Austin Peay State University on Dec. 1 November 05, 2026 Risky World of Social Media and Financial Influencers Exposed in Film - NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's Securities Division is partnering with Optimist, the award-winning LA-based studi  more
The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Recognizes Six Outstanding Faculty including Hampton's Dr. Graham Chakafana with Harris Family Faculty Awards
HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Recognizes Six Outstanding Faculty including Hampton's Dr. Graham Chakafana with Harris Family Faculty Awards * Richmond, VA - The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges recognized the accomplishments of six faculty members from the VFIC consortium of schools for their dedication to higher education and student success on November 4 at the annual VFIC Harris  more
Tiger Debate Succeeds at Second Tournament
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Tiger Debate Succeeds at Second Tournament * From October 24-25, Hampden-Sydney's debate team competed in the virtual 2026 Missouri Valley University Viking Tournament, claiming first, second, and third place, and the Top Speaker Award. In their second-ever competitive debate tournament, Tiger Debate faced off against competitors from many well-known institutions including the University of Missouri-  more
UK's Paterson wins international "Nature" award celebrating women in science
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news: * * * UK's Paterson wins international "Nature" award celebrating women in science * A mounting record of research accomplishments in organic electronics reached new heights this week as Alexandra (Zan) Paterson, Ph.D., earned international recognition as the 2026 Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science winner in the Scientific Achievement category. Paterson accepted the award at a Nov. 3 ceremony in London  more
UM Alumna Wins College Photojournalism's Biggest Award
MISSOULA, Montana, Nov. 5 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Alumna Wins College Photojournalism's Biggest Award * MISSOULA - University of Montana journalism alumna Maddie McCuddy already stuck quite a few feathers in her cap this year. Last month, she added her biggest yet. College Photographer of the Year - one of the most prestigious photojournalism competitions for students in the world - awarded McCuddy their top prize for 2026. She is the first U  more
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: International Study Finds That Prone Positioning and HFOV Do Not Improve ARDS Outcomes in Children
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * International Study Finds that Prone Positioning and HFOV Do Not Improve ARDS Outcomes in Children Results from the largest international clinical trial of its kind show that early, routine use of prone positioning and/or high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) do not increase ventilator-free days for children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS).  more
Veteran suicide prevention: Why connection matters
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Veteran suicide prevention: Why connection matters * The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published its annual report on preventing suicide among veterans. This year's report indicates a decrease in the number of veterans who die by suicide. In 2024, it is estimated that 6,488 veterans died by suicide, compared with 6,662 in 2023. While any reduction in the number of   more
Veterans Day assembly at Kentucky State to honor service and military heritage
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Veterans Day assembly at Kentucky State to honor service and military heritage * Retired Army Maj. Dwayne Edwards will deliver the keynote address at the Nov. 10 program A Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 10, will honor veterans and service members and explore Kentucky's military heritage, including the contributions of African American military pioneers. Kentucky State University's Office of Mi  more
WKU earns 3 CASE Best of District III Awards
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU earns 3 CASE Best of District III Awards * The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently announced its Best of District III Honors, spotlighting the strongest advancement work from institutions from nine states in the Southeast. These honors celebrate the projects, teams and ideas that rose to the top among peer institutions in the district, reflecting the creativity, in  more