KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, July 27 -- A.T. Still University issued the following news: Anna Campbell, PhD, associate professor at A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA), has been appointed chair of the Anatomy department effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Campbell received her PhD in anatomy from Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine and holds a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Dr. Campbell has served as a faculty member at more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of Representative Gary Knopp who passed away in a plane crash earlier. "The First Lady and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Representative Knopp's family as they mourn his untimely passing," said Governor Mike Dunleavy. "Throughout his 42 years on the Kenai Peninsula, G more PR

ITTA BENA, Mississippi, Aug. 1 -- Mississippi Valley State University issued the following news on July 31: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) play a huge role in the stability and sustained growth of the world's economy and is a critical component of today's educational system. Mississippi Valley State University is continuing its efforts to help develop the next generation of STEM leaders with the help of a nearly $9.9k grant awarded to the Upward Bound II program throu more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 29 -- Port of Seattle issued the following news: In April 2020, the Port of Seattle suspended its planning for a new cruise terminal to serve the Alaska market, citing a need to better understand the short and long-term cruise industry market impacts from COVID-19 before continuing its project investment in additional cruise facilities. As a result of this current analysis, the Port will cancel its request for industry proposals for a joint investment to build and oper more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson led 21 states in an amicus brief filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit defending the religious liberty of public employees. Joe Kennedy coached football at Bremerton High School until he was suspended midway through the season for praying silently on the field after each game. The school distri more PR

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 31 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The Board of Regents has approved significant revisions to its policy regarding sex and gender-based discrimination. The changes are as a result of new guidelines released by the Department of Education on May 6 that go into effect on Aug. 14. All universities must follow the Department of Education's rules in cases of sexual harassment and assault on campuses. The board also approved minor revisions to  more PR