DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 19 -- Luther College issued the following news: At a time of heightened political relevance, Carly Hayden Foster, Luther College associate professor of political science, and Luther students Madeline Lomprey and Elena Pinnow will explore multiple perspectives on immigration law in "Dreaming with Our Eyes Open: Staying Informed about DACA," at 7 p.m., Oct. 2, in the Recital Hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. The event, the first Paideia Texts and Is  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 19 -- Luther College issued the following news: At a time of heightened political relevance, Carly Hayden Foster, Luther College associate professor of political science, and Luther students Madeline Lomprey and Elena Pinnow will explore multiple perspectives on immigration law in "Dreaming with Our Eyes Open: Staying Informed about DACA," at 7 p.m., Oct. 2, in the Recital Hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. The event, the first Paideia Texts and Is  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: How do government institutions remain functional, trustworthy and effective? And what happens when they don't? How is social media changing our democracy? How is income inequality influencing the way we vote, act and live, and what can we do about it? These are just a few of the big questions that the University of Virginia's newly announced Democracy Initiative will work to answer as it bri  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: How do government institutions remain functional, trustworthy and effective? And what happens when they don't? How is social media changing our democracy? How is income inequality influencing the way we vote, act and live, and what can we do about it? These are just a few of the big questions that the University of Virginia's newly announced Democracy Initiative will work to answer as it bri  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement by President Rick Manning in response to the Project Veritas video showing federal government employees abusing government resources to target political opponents: "The Project Veritas videos show clear corruption within the federal civil service. There is a real unethical core of people who are determined to abuse their standing as federal civil servants in order to achieve a political agenda, whethe  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement by President Rick Manning in response to the Project Veritas video showing federal government employees abusing government resources to target political opponents: "The Project Veritas videos show clear corruption within the federal civil service. There is a real unethical core of people who are determined to abuse their standing as federal civil servants in order to achieve a political agenda, whethe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Howard University issued the following news release: With a record number of African American women looking to establish their place in American politics this November, a Howard University faculty member is inspiring the next class of trailblazing political influencers through a progressive lecture series. Keneshia Grant, Ph.D., an assistant professor of political science within the College of Arts and Sciences, created The Cora Brown Lecture Series (CBLS) to highlight   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Howard University issued the following news release: With a record number of African American women looking to establish their place in American politics this November, a Howard University faculty member is inspiring the next class of trailblazing political influencers through a progressive lecture series. Keneshia Grant, Ph.D., an assistant professor of political science within the College of Arts and Sciences, created The Cora Brown Lecture Series (CBLS) to highlight   more

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, with a two-volume family history today in her Wellington office. Elder O. Vincent Haleck, president of the Pacific Area of the Church, along with his wife, Sister Peggy Haleck; accompanied by Elder Ian S. Ardern, first counsellor in the Area Presidency,  more

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, with a two-volume family history today in her Wellington office. Elder O. Vincent Haleck, president of the Pacific Area of the Church, along with his wife, Sister Peggy Haleck; accompanied by Elder Ian S. Ardern, first counsellor in the Area Presidency,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Ohio University issued the following news release: Pete Souza, former chief official White House photographer for both President Barack Obama and President Ronald Reagan, will be presented with the Outstanding Federal Government Alumnus Award at Ohio University's Seventh Annual Federal Government Alumni Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at the National Press Club. The event, hosted by Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis on behalf of OHIO's Voinovich Sch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Ohio University issued the following news release: Pete Souza, former chief official White House photographer for both President Barack Obama and President Ronald Reagan, will be presented with the Outstanding Federal Government Alumnus Award at Ohio University's Seventh Annual Federal Government Alumni Luncheon at noon on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at the National Press Club. The event, hosted by Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis on behalf of OHIO's Voinovich Sch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Howard University issued the following news release: As higher learning institutions from across the country celebrate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Week, a Howard University professor is leading a national initiative to increase research capacity at the country's 101 public and private HBCUs. Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D., is a professor of Counseling Psychologywithin Howard University's Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies and presi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Howard University issued the following news release: As higher learning institutions from across the country celebrate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Week, a Howard University professor is leading a national initiative to increase research capacity at the country's 101 public and private HBCUs. Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D., is a professor of Counseling Psychologywithin Howard University's Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies and presi  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Marietta College issued the following news release: Colleen Marshall, co-anchor of NBC4 at 6 and 11 p.m., will be the moderator at the second Ohio gubernatorial debate at Marietta College's Ban Johnson Arena on Monday, Oct. 1. "I'm looking forward to an event that gives the voters of Ohio the opportunity to speak directly to the men who want to be their next governor," Marshall said. The debate, which will be conducted in a town hall format starting at 7 p.m., is b  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Marietta College issued the following news release: Colleen Marshall, co-anchor of NBC4 at 6 and 11 p.m., will be the moderator at the second Ohio gubernatorial debate at Marietta College's Ban Johnson Arena on Monday, Oct. 1. "I'm looking forward to an event that gives the voters of Ohio the opportunity to speak directly to the men who want to be their next governor," Marshall said. The debate, which will be conducted in a town hall format starting at 7 p.m., is b  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has been named a venture partner of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners, a strategic advisory and venture development firm founded by financier R. Brad Lane and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. RIDGE-LANE is an innovation ecosystem grand challenges in education, sustainability and information technology with a team of general partners, opera  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news: New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has been named a venture partner of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners, a strategic advisory and venture development firm founded by financier R. Brad Lane and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. RIDGE-LANE is an innovation ecosystem grand challenges in education, sustainability and information technology with a team of general partners, opera  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 21 -- Notre Dame issued the following news: In his introductory remarks for the first speaker of the 2018-19 Notre Dame Forum, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., referenced a 2015 New York Review of Books article in which then-President Barack Obama interviewed Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson and they discussed the human tendency to reduce people different from oneself to a "sinister other." Father Jenkins suggested an  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 21 -- Notre Dame issued the following news: In his introductory remarks for the first speaker of the 2018-19 Notre Dame Forum, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., referenced a 2015 New York Review of Books article in which then-President Barack Obama interviewed Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson and they discussed the human tendency to reduce people different from oneself to a "sinister other." Father Jenkins suggested an  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: Today Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) held a cancer summit at the Clovis Community Medical Center as part of a nationwide collaboration with Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden's cancer fighting movement. Researching, treating, and finding a cure for cancer have been key priorities for the Valley's medical community. Community Medical Centers recently opened its Community Cancer Instit  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: Today Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) held a cancer summit at the Clovis Community Medical Center as part of a nationwide collaboration with Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden's cancer fighting movement. Researching, treating, and finding a cure for cancer have been key priorities for the Valley's medical community. Community Medical Centers recently opened its Community Cancer Instit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 18, on legislation (S. 3467) to permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions: Mr. President, I rise today to talk about an issue that, quite frankly, I do not think gets enough attention on the floor of the Senate or on the floor of the House of Representatives,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 18, on legislation (S. 3467) to permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions: Mr. President, I rise today to talk about an issue that, quite frankly, I do not think gets enough attention on the floor of the Senate or on the floor of the House of Representatives,   more