WASHINGTON, May 26 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CHARLES B. RANGEL Washington, DC - Congresswoman Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel. "Congressman Rangel left an incredible legacy of service and advocacy. One of the longest serving incumbent members in the U.S. House, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 27 -- The Siteman Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Cornelius Receives Research Achievement Award American Skin Association recognizes her work in public policy, education Lynn Cornelius, MD, the Winfred and Emma Showman Professor of Dermatology and chief of the Division of Dermatology at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2025 Research Achievement Award in Public Policy and Education from the American Skin Association. The award, given May 9 at more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Laura K. Donohue, a law professor at Georgetown University, from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authorities": * * * Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have become ubiquitous. They are employed for commercial delivery, journalism, agriculture, construction, surveying, law enforcement, firefighting, photography, sports broadcast more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 27 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Honouring contributions and inspiring change at UWindsor through stories of Asian heritage A research team from the Faculty of Education launched the project Celebrating Asian Heritage: Re-Membering and Re-Storing the "Hidden Pandemic" of Anti-Asian Racism to honour the lasting contributions of University of Windsor faculty members of Asian descent. Supported by a $5,000 grant from the University of Windsor's  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - May 26, 2025: * * * Ken Salazar, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Secretary of the Interior, has rejoined WilmerHale as a partner. Salazar returns to the firm after his public service career, bringing extensive experience in law, policy, and international relations to advise clients on complex legal matters. Kim Chandler continues her role as Director of Athletics at Whitman College, more ST

NEW YORK, May 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls in for Live Interview on WBLS 107.5 FM's "Caribbean Fever" Dahved Levy: Look who we've got on, our mayor of New York, Mayor Adams. Good evening, sir. Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, brother. How are you, man? Levy: I'm hanging in there, sir. Mayor Adams: I was telling someone the other day, I never thought I'd be quoting Joan Rivers. I want to say to Black folks, can we talk? Brothe more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 27 -- The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities issued the following news: * * * University of Luxembourg joins The Guild The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities is pleased to welcome the University of Luxembourg as our newest member. The University proudly joins this distinguished network, reaffirming our commitment to academic and scientific excellence, societal impact, and international collaboration. The Guild now comprises twenty-three mem more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, May 27 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Newcastle engineer shines under Australian Academy of Science spotlight In recognition of his boundless contributions to the field of electrical engineering, the Australian Academy of Science has today announced University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Rick Middleton as a Fellow of the Academy. Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) are among the nation's most distinguished scientists,  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 26 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists sign declaration calling for sustainability to be embedded in chemistry teaching and research Scientists from across the globe have signed a declaration today that calls for urgent action and collaboration to embed sustainability into the practice of chemistry teaching and research. The Stockholm Declaration is a call to action urging scientists, industrialists, educators, students more PR