AUBURN, Alabama, July 17 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * #GINNing Podcast: Magneto Majumdar * How many MRI's have you had this year? Well, Joshita Majumdar, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, she's had 107... and counting. No, Joshita isn't sick or injured, she's just researching the effects of a nightly sleep on a person's performance the next day by utilizing the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center's one-of-a-kind 7T MRI scanner. So, no need for ear plugs as you  more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * 414th Contracting Support Brigade supports USAFRICOM conference Article by MAJ Mitchell McGillick, 414th Contracting Support Brigade  The 414th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) played a critical role in the planning and execution of the African Chiefs of Defense 2026 (ACHOD 26) Conference in Luanda, Angola, by delivering comprehensive logistical and operational contracting support from 24 June 24 to July 3, 2026. By securing premier ve more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-RIA strengthens industry partnerships to accelerate Army modernization * ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill.- Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Arsenal recently supported a series of dynamic industry engagements, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the national defense industrial base and accelerating acquisition reform. Through a series of targeted events in March and June 2026, ACC-RIA leaders and acquisition professionals connect more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 16 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University, AETC leaders discuss warfighter development, operational learning * Air University hosted Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training command, June 3-4 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., for discussions on professional military education modernization, leader development and operational learning across the Department of the Air Force. During the visit, Quinn met with Air University leaders, faculty and students to discuss ins more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Tuscaloosa County lands $2.3 million SEEDS grant to ready Airport Industrial Park site for new investment TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- A 230-acre property that has sat underused for years inside the Tuscaloosa County Airport Industrial Park is about to become one of the region's most competitive sites for advanced manufacturing, aerospace and other high-wage industry -- thanks to a $2.3 million grant. The Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Auth more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 18 -- The Alabama Department of Labor issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Alabama Jobs Count Hits a New Record High Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that wage and salary employment increased by 21,100 over the year to 2,224,200, a new record high, with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+7,500), the construction sector (+5,600), and the government sector (+5,300), among others. "We are adding jobs every month, and breaking records," said Reed. "This more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $1 more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Partner Julia Bernstein Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow * Bradley is pleased to announce that Julia Bernstein, a partner in the firm's Birmingham office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The ABF Fellows are a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated dedication to the highest principles of more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Christy Hancock Quoted in Inside Mortgage Finance on Proposed Federal HEI Legislation * Bradley partner Christy Hancock was quoted in Inside Mortgage Finance on the proposed federal Home Equity Lending Integrity Act, which would bring home equity investment (HEI) products under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) by classifying them as residential mortgage loans. If enacted, the legislation would direct the Consumer Financial P more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, wh more PR

GADSDEN, Alabama, July 17 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has appointed five accomplished community leaders to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the Foundation's commitment to supporting Gadsden State Community College through philanthropy, community engagement and advocacy for student success. As the College's charitable organization, the Cardinal Foundation provides scholar more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 17 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Deploys Swiftwater Rescue Teams to Texas to Assist Amid Severe Flooding * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced she has deployed four Type III Swiftwater search-and-rescue teams to assist Texas with ongoing life-threatening flooding. "Alabamians always stand ready to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need. I pray for Texans who are once again dealing with raging floodwaters," said Governor Ivey. "I thank our  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Recommendations * Restore and bolster the outputs of first-level peer review at NIH wherein expert p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Delivers Keynote Address at Faith and Politics Institute's "Redeeming the Souls of Our Nation" Dinner * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the keynote address at The Faith and Politics Institute's "Redeeming the Souls of Our Nation" Dinner ahead of the sixth anniversary of the passing of Congressman John R. Lewis (GA-05) on Friday, July 17th, 2026. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: "Tha more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 17 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news: * * * Jax State's Dr. Candice Byers Named Global Teacher Education Fellow * National fellowship will support the integration of global perspectives into teacher preparation at Jax State. By Brett Buckner Dr. Candice Byers, assistant professor in Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies, has been selected as a Longview Foundation Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellow, a national professional development program  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Leading the Way in Sensory Inclusion * This spring, the School of Education launched a partnership with KultureCity, the world's leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility. As a result, 100% of students, faculty and staff now receive sensory-inclusive training, making Samford the first university to reach this level of preparation. The initiative ensures that graduates enter their professions with a shared understanding of how to recognize  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Navy Ship Modernization: DOD Needs Comprehensive Strategy to Field Hypersonic Missile Capability * Fast Facts The Navy is installing the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile on 3 ships and plans to add it to some future submarines. The Army is also buying the missile. Together, the services are investing over $50 billion in this effort. But DOD doesn't have a comprehensive plan to help the Army and Navy coordinate on these p more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, July 17 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Office of Community Engagement Tour Supports Community Partners * Posted on July 17, 2026 Members of South's executive team tour Baldwin Preparatory Academy and Bishop State Community College. Both Baldwin Preparatory and Bishop State Community College have created academic programs that provide greater opportunities for students to gain real-life, on-the-job experience. South serves as a community partner. The University of South Alabam more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Palmer Supports Legislation to Preserve the Integrity of the DAR * Media Contact: Hope Martin (link sends email) (202) 225-4921 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) cosponsored the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act. This legislation, introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), amends the federal charter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to preserve the organization's historic mission by includ more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 16 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Scientific Research Keeps Discovery Moving Forward in the Summer * While many students are enjoying a well-earned summer break, laboratories throughout Samford University's Propst Hall remain filled with curiosity, collaboration and discovery as undergraduate researchers continue working alongside faculty mentors on projects with real-world impact. From investigating the molecular mechanisms behind disease to reimagining chemistry education, studen more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 16 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * Smart acquisition, better outcomes: Fort Carson's barracks modernization success * FORT CARSON, CO- The 918th Contracting Battalion, U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Carson utilized funding authorized in the passage of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) for barracks lighting modernizations. The bill stipulated that the funds must be spent within a few months' time, and it could not be awarded as a constru more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * The Art of Influence: Scaling from Direct to Organizational Leadership * In the Army, leadership is fundamentally defined by 'influence'. This distinction is the lifeblood of our organization, separating management and administration from the dynamic process of leading Soldiers through conflict and peace. While rank grants authority, true leadership must be earned through character and competence. According to Army Doctrine Publication more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders Crystal Drake Dr. Brooke A. Burks '00, Dean of the School of Education, at Tuskegee University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Burks joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all st more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University's Renaissance Era Ushers in New Fall 2026 Academic Programs Programs in cybersecurity, health sciences, nuclear engineering, and sport management address emerging national and global workforce needs Crystal Drake Tuskegee University is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of four new programs in this fall, reinforcing the institution's commitment to innovation, global workforce development, and student success in the caree more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, July 17 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD in the News July 4-17 * U.S. News & World Report, The Conversation, Newsweek and NewsNation recently tapped faculty expertise. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured ROTC cadet Jameir Jackson's journey to commissioned officer through the Army's Green to Gold program. What to know about taking a gap year U.S. News and World Report Donnell Wiggins, enrollment management When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure? The Conversat more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA Provost named president of Clemson University Benjamin C. Ayers will assume new role after decades of service to UGA as faculty member, administrator - Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of Clemson University, effective Aug. 1. "I would like to offer my deepest congratulations to Dr. Ayers on this significant personal and professio more PR