AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * ASHP Foundation supports new rural residency * The Harrison College of Pharmacy's PGY-1 residency program was one of four in the country awarded a $25,000 grant from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Foundation through the Pharmacy Residency Expansion Grant Program. Supported by Merck & Co. and donations to the Sara J. White Leadership Fund, the program advances ASHP's efforts to prepare the pharmacist workforce by expanding the number and more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Regional prices increased 0.5 percent in September, up 3.4 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for energy rose 3.6 percent over the month. The all items less food and energy index i more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle, article * Former summer researcher, now a physician, comes full circle Marc Morales first visited Roanoke as an undergraduate in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's neuroSURF program, which helped solidify his interest in the brain. He's now back, this time as a neurology resident at Carilion Clinic. When Marc Morales left his native Houston for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Declares Public Health Emergencies for Florida, Alabama following Hurricane Isaias * WASHINGTON, D.C.--OCTOBER 14, 2026--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. yesterday determined that public health emergencies, links to an external website exist in Florida and Alabama as a result of Hurricane Isaias. The determinations follow President Trump's October 9 emergency declarations for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12745). The white paper is written by emergency management and disaster recovery specialists Erica A. Lee and Elizabeth M. Webster, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter and section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra: * * * Hurricane Isaias: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Celebrates Section Impact Award Winners for Volunteering Excellence in Food Science Community * IFT recognizes four Sections with the 2026 Section Impact Award for outstanding volunteer contributions to food science education, community engagement, and membership growth. CHICAGO - October 14, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the s more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College student donates stem cells to save stranger's life * From grief to giving: Inspired by the deaths of his great-grandparents, Maryville College senior to donate life-saving stem cells Key Takeaways * Johnavon Simmons, a Maryville College student, turns grief from losing his great-grandparents into a selfless act by donating life-saving stem cells. * His great-grandfather's battle with cancer inspired Simmons to help others, as he seeks to more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC closes fiscal 2026 with $6.8 billion in Army contracting support * The Mission and Installation Contracting Command closed fiscal year 2026 with more than 21,450 contracting actions valued at approximately $6.8 billion, including $2.9 billion awarded to American small businesses, as the command expanded its role in Army modernization and innovative acquisition. The command also managed more than 299,00 more PR

MARTIN, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news: * * * Quilt exhibit reflects Gee's Bend style, UT Martin students' talent October 12, 2026 The Fall ENTICE Series at the University of Tennessee at Martin includes a quilt exhibit, "Stitches, Stories and Strength: The Collaborative Quilts of Gee's Bend and UT Martin," held through Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Fine Arts Building Gallery. These quilts were created by famed quilters from Gee's Bend, Alabama, and by UT Martin students in a spring 20 more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Researchers reminded to review proposal submission requirements * Maintaining a culture of compliance is a shared responsibility across the Auburn community. The commitment demonstrated by our faculty, staff and administrators helps ensure the integrity of our sponsored programs while enhancing our competitiveness for external funding opportunities. In a new memorandum, Steve Taylor, senior vice president for research and economic development reminds all faculty more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: 55 Athletics * Braedy Sommerville, a sophomore management major, is the founder of 55 Athletics, a business that connects college students with young athletes through hands-on sports training and personal mentorship. By helping young athletes develop their skills and build confidence, 55 Athletics inspires the next generation to grow their love for sports. What is the story of your business? How did it start? Sports have always pla more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Deerfoot Landscapes * Jacob Carmichael, a junior finance major, is the founder of Deerfoot Landscapes, a lawn care and landscaping company committed to quality workmanship, dependable service and strong customer relationships. Built on values of hard work, integrity and attention to detail, the company strives to serve clients with excellence while reflecting Christ through honesty, humility and genuine care for others. What is the  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Hydraglow * Ava O'Dowd, a senior accounting major, is the founder of Hydraglow, a business focused on creating high-quality skincare tools that promote confidence and genuine skin health. Through Hydraglow, customers can explore authentic, educational skincare products that promote healthy skin and empower women to embrace their natural beauty. What is the story of your business? How did it start? Hydraglow started with a gap I not more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Kj Papery * Katie Jane Glassford, a senior entrepreneurship major is the founder of KJ Papery, a watercolor stationary brand inspired by everyday moments. What is the story of your business? How did it start? I've had an eye for stationery design ever since I was little! From collecting each card I have received, to the notes my mom would put in my lunch box, I've always had a passion for all things paper. Kj Papery was born from t more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: Rooted Rhythm * Alyssa Blackson, a senior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the founder of Rooted Rhythm, a business dedicated to helping girls better understand their bodies, hormones and overall health through biology, education and scripture. Inspired by her own health journey, Rooted Rhythm aims to address gaps in women's health education and empower girls to advocate for their well-being. What is the story of your more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Samford Startup: The Etc. Shop * Emma Claire Thompson, a sophomore finance and marketing double major, is the owner of The Etc. Shop. What started as a creative hobby has grown into a thriving small business fueled by her resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and love for crafting meaningful, personalized products. The Etc. Shop offers custom apparel, stickers, cups and more. What is the story of your business? How did it start? My business, The  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Data Center Gets Massive Tax Break in Surprise Vote by Lowndes Commission Hayneville, Ala. - The Lowndes County Commission hastily voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre hyperscale data center. The approval follows public outcry over the lack of transparency around the project, and concerns raised around compliance with the Open Meeting and Open Record la more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 14 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Laboratory's Pat Patterson Selected as AIAA Associate Fellow * NORTH LOGAN, Utah -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has selected Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory Director of Advanced Concepts Pat Patterson as a member of the Class of 2027 AIAA Associate Fellows, recognizing a nearly four-decade career advancing space systems for national and scientific missions. The grade of AIAA Associate Fellow is reserved more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB Libraries elected to Association of Research Libraries membership * ARL is the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America, and membership places UAB among distinguished company. University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries is the newest member of the Association of Research Libraries, the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America. ARL members ma more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 13 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate research helped launch alum's path to medicine * Gabby Gilmer, Class of 2018, orthopedic surgery resident at the University of California, San Francisco after earning both her Ph.D. and M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. "Gabby is a superstar." It's something Dr. Gretchen Oliver recognized soon after Gabrielle "Gabby" Gilmer came to work in Oliver's Sports Medicine and Movement Lab. Gilmer, Class of 2018, arrived at Auburn as a chemical engin more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Restoring mussels to their home in North Georgia's Conasauga River By Allison Floyd October 13, 2026 As it flows through North Georgia's Murray and Whitfield counties, the Conasauga River has been home to a treasure trove of rare freshwater fish and invertebrates, at one time supporting more than three dozen species of mussels. Many of those species have disappeared over the past few decades, and experts now estimate the river has only a fraction of th more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Welcomes Fans, 'SEC Nation' for Third Saturday Rivalry With Alabama * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Oct. 17, for the annual Third Saturday in October rivalry game against the University of Alabama. This will be the 109th meeting between the Vols and the Crimson Tide. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Concessions, excluding grab-and-go location more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * William Paterson University Criminal Justice Professor's New Research Identifies Opportunities to Improve Mass Shooting Prevention * New study led by Jason Silva is first publication stemming from $524,000 National Institute of Justice grant New research led by William Paterson University Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jason R. Silva finds that perpetrators communicated violent intentions through leakage or threats before 41 percent of 483 U more PR