WACO, Texas, July 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * $2.5 Million Gift to Baylor University Establishes Truett Seminary Chair, Supports Fund Lampsato Endowed Chair of Baptist World Missional Engagement supports Truett Seminary and its new BWA global program * Baylor University announced today a $2.5 million gift from alumni Susan and Lee Bush of Athens, Texas, establishing, in part, the Lampsato Endowed Chair of Baptist World Missional Engagement and the Lampsato Endow more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As School Year Nears, Reed, Whitehouse & Colleagues Demand Trump Admin. End Blockade on Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America * 32 senators demand Trump admin stop blocking funding signed into law by President Trump in March and end freeze that has sent districts scrambling just weeks out from the new school year WASHINGTON, DC - Approximately $30 million for Rho more PR

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, July 12 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news: * * * Bellarmine receives $250,000 grant for education in character and leadership Bellarmine University received a prestigious 2025 Educating Character Initiative (ECI) Institutional Impact Grant for $250,000 from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. One of only 33 universities selected out of 170 applicants nationwide for this competitive honor, Bellarmine will use the three-year more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 12 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Want to stay motivated? Think about time, not money New Binghamton University School of Management research could help advertisers improve their marketing, especially for DIY customers By Anthony Borrelli Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online? And who hasn't s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Condemns Firing of 4 CUNY Brooklyn College Faculty Over Political Speech in Support of Palestinian Rights * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned CUNY Brooklyn College and the CUNY administration's decision to fi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) and 149 other House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding mea more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 12 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason educators improve middle school mathematics education with data-driven decisions By Sarah Holland Education is an ever-evolving field. With each new cohort of students, teachers must adapt to different learning preferences and needs. And at George Mason University, researchers are developing tools and techniques to support K-12 educators and improve student outcomes. Associate Profes more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 11 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Gov. Kehoe signs pro-business bills into law * The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry thanks Gov. Mike Kehoe for signing several pro-business bills into law this week that were passed during the 2025 legislative session. These bills address many of the business community's top concerns: public safety, workforce development and the cost of doing busin more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS EDUCATION * Leighton Klevana, Policy Assistant, Secretary of Education PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY * Grace Perkins, Executive Assistant, Secretary of Pu more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Devastating Impacts of Republicans' 'Big Ugly Bill' on New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today released new data showing the devastating impacts of the Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill" on New York State. The data show the enormous scale of the recently-enacted law, including draconian cuts to Medicaid, hospitals and SNAP benefits, and the impact of those cuts on the m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) led 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for educat more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How an MIT professor introduced hundreds of thousands of students to neuroscience * From the very beginning, MIT Professor Mark Bear 's philosophy for the textbook " Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain " was to provide an accessible and exciting introduction to the field while still giving undergraduates a rigorous scientific foundation. In the 30 years since its first print printing more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 12 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 11, 2025 by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Trump Regime Steals School Funding, Republican Leaders Silent Public schools are one of the few promises we make to every child. No matter your background, income, or ZIP code, your kids have a place to learn and prepare for their future. That promise only works if we meet our obligations to fund it. When funding is delayed or withheld,  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 11 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho ends fiscal year with balanced budget, hundreds of millions of dollars on bottom line * Idaho's economy improved year over year Boise, Idaho - The Division of Financial Management published updated revenue figures for the month of June today, showing the State of Idaho closed out its fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a balanced budget and about $345 million on the bottom line. "Idaho l more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 11 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Climbs to #13 in CNBC's Top States for Business, Marking Historic High * Since Gov. Pritzker took office, Illinois has jumped 17 spots from #30 CHICAGO - CNBC today released its 2025 Top States for Business rankings, with Illinois earning the 13th best state for business--its highest position ever and a significant rise from 30th place in 2019. The climb highlights Gov. Pritzke more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, July 12 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: * * * Indiana University Kokomo thought leaders to share expertise at the first-ever IU Economic Development Summit Leah Nellis, IU assistant vice president for school partnerships, and IU Kokomo vice chancellor for innovation and special projects; and Tara Kingsley, IU Kokomo interim dean and professor of education, will be among the speakers at the inaugural IU Economic Development Summit. * Experts  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit released the following written testimony by Kevin Donnelly, emeritus professor of agronomy at Kansas State University, from a June 26, 2025, hearing entitled "A Review of the U.S. Grain Standards Act": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Davids, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Dr. Kevin Donnelly, Emeritus Professor of Agronomy  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K-12 Education * Today, Arizona Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 13 Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Education Secretary Linda McMahon about the Trump administration's decision to withhold nearly $7 billion in federal funding for K-12 public schools, including $118 million for Arizo more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 12 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Adam Nemmers on books, ideas, and what really matters By April Thompson For Dr. Adam Nemmers, the value of higher education extends far beyond preparing students for high-paying jobs. The assistant professor of literature at Lamar University sees his role as helping students "think deeply about who they are, what they believe, and how they understand the world." Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Nemme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Leads House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Atlanta, GA -- U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) is leading 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 11 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds From ill-fitting instruments to assumptions about competence, surgical culture sidelines women, first Canadian study of its kind suggests * Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practising surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace culture. The research more PR

HATFIELD, England, July 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: * * * National Student Survey shows student positivity increases at the University of Hertfordshire Overall student positivity has increased at the University of Hertfordshire, the National Student Survey (NSS), published 9 July shows. The University has also outperformed against the overall average for the higher education sector and retains a strong position in the East of England. The NSS da more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU announces $2 million gift to College of Veterinary Medicine * Media Contact: Jennifer Kinnard | Assistant Vice President Marketing and Donor Experiences | 405-334-1022 | jkinnard@OSUgiving.com Oklahoma State University has announced a $2 million gift to the College of Veterinary Medicine from Dr. James and Elizabeth Wise. The gift has established the James and Elizabeth Wise Endowed Chair of V more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, 150 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined 150 House Democrats in a letter to the Trump Administration, demanding the release of almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as afte more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 12 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for July 2025: * * * Art alumna wins gold Addy By Pam McCallister Jenna Repass '25 bested national competition to take home the gold in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY Awards last month. Repass, who graduated summa cum laude with a degree in art, won top honors in the student packaging category for her Burpee Seeds design. She advanced to the national level after winning both s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Immediate Release of Withheld Education Funds, Including $12 Million for Albuquerque Public Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging the administration to release $6.9 billion in congressionally approved federal education funds currentl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Washington D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined 150 House Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school programs, teacher training,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on June 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride and deep respect to honor the life and remarkable public service of Mississippi State Senator David L. Jordan--a man whose journey from the cotton fields of Leflore County to the Mississippi State Capitol is not just inspiring--it's the story of Mississippi, and of Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The International Monetary Fund posted the following news: * * * Republic of Nauru: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission * A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF res more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Sandy Anderson Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Robyn Lady Elected Vice Chair * The Fairfax County School Board confirmed its leadership for the 2025-26 school year at its July 10 regular meeting. Sandy Anderson (Springfield District) was elected chair, and Robyn Lady (Dranesville District) was elected vice chair. In addition to the chair and vice chair, members of the School Board,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Under Fire for Downplaying and Dismissing Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs as the Commonwealth Loses "Top State for Business" Ranking * CNBC : Virginia drops in America's Top States for Business rankings. Federal job cuts are a big reason VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears has continued to downplay and dismiss Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs, the Commonwealth loses the "Top Sta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Defends Public Broadcasting Ahead of Proposed Republican Cuts In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined her Democratic colleagues in opposition to President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions request to cut funding already appropriated by Congress. She made clear that the proposed $1.1 billion in funding cuts for the Corporation for Public more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, July 12 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: * * * Simulation activities lead to innovation award for IUK professor Andy Tuholski's creativity was recognized by his IU peers with a 2025 FACET Innovate Award from the Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) in the Skills Across the Curriculum category. * KOKOMO, Ind. -- It's like the Model UN -- but with aliens. Students in an Indiana University Kokomo political science class gained hand more PR

NEW YORK, July 12 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Virginia Tech Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building * BLACKSBURG, VA - Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the completion of the $71 million Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building at Virginia Tech. The four-story, approximately 102,746-square-foot facility supports the university's growing enrollment in STEM degrees and provides co more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 12 (TNSjou) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Targeted Radiation Offers Promise in Patients with Metastasized Small Cell Lung Cancer to the Brain * In a phase 2 trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found patients were successfully treated with targeted radiation rather than the historical standard of whole brain radiation. In a phase 2 trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found patients were successfully treated with targeted  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Risch Introduce Bill to Codify Trump EO on Defunding Radical Gender Ideology in Schools * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act to codify President Trump's executive order preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools. "Our children go to school to be  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 11 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M to offer new programs, processes for fall 2026 applicants * The University of Michigan is making several enhancements for the fall 2026 application cycle, including adding an option that will allow students to secure their place at U-M earlier than ever before, and new undergraduate and first-year admitting programs for engineering, business and education students. Early Decision is a new, bindi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Capturing anaesthetic gases could prevent global warming, new study shows A new study from the University of Nottingham has looked at how the anaesthetic gases breathed out by animal patients are released into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. The study, an industry first, published in British Journal of Anaesthesia evaluated the capture of gases from anaesthetised d more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Student Retention White Paper University of Phoenix College of General Studies leadership publishes white paper on student retention and success Dean Brianna Houlihan and Associate Dean Dr. Jacquelyn Kelly detail positive outcome of testing course succession selections that improve first year student progression * University of Phoenix College of General Studies Dean Briana Houlihan, MBA, and As more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 11 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $15.6M in new grants to 33 institutions * Thanks to the support of Lilly Endowment Inc. and Wake Forest University, the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) has awarded $15.6 million in new Institutional Impact Grants to 28 projects among 33 colleges and universities. Each of these institutions seeks to undertake a substantial and sustained  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Watch, Read: Eight Generals Probe the F-35, E-7 Problem in 2026 Budget * Sixteen retired four-star Air Force generals, including six retired Chiefs of Staff, signed a June 7 letter along with AFA leadership in a plea to Congress to increase investment in F-35 fighter jets and restore funds cut from the fiscal 2026 budget for E-7 Wedgetail. On July 10, e more PR

YORK, England, July 11 (TNSrep) -- York St John University issued the following news: * * * York St John students report highly positive experience in latest NSS National Student Survey results show an increase in positive responses from students on their university experience * Students at York St John University have responded to the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) with even higher positivity scores than last year. Results from the 26-question survey show a year-on-year rise across t more PR