WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * 200 Days of EEOC Action to Protect Religious Freedom at Work * WASHINGTON - For more than six decades, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has enforced Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace. In the past 200 days of the Trump Administration, the EEOC has taken a series of enforcement actions to defend the more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson issues Parental Rights Guide * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today released the 2025-2026 Parental Rights Guide, equipping parents with key federal, state, and local laws. Last week, a federal court ruling allowed bathroom access to a transgender student in violation of a South Carolina law. The office is currently examining the next more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: * * * Battelle Invests $1.2M in STEM Programs at Central Ohio Non-Profits COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 18, 2025) -- Battelle is deepening its investment in the next generation of innovators with a new portfolio of 18 out-of-classroom programs that will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for more than 22,000 young people across Central Ohio. Totaling $ more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New book by UB Law professor David A. Westbrook asks 'How do we make peace with our modernity' The book, "Social Thought from the Ruins: Quixote's Dinner Party," is based on conversations among international social scientists between the 2008 financial crisis and Covid * We are, says legal scholar David A. Westbrook, living in a transitional moment in history - a t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * The New York Times v. history: Five years after the 1619 Project Despite absorbing heavy criticism from prominent mainstream historians familiar with its subject matter the NYTimes won a Pulitzer for the 1619 Project. By Ken Braun Today is the fifth anniversary of the release of the 1619 Project, a New York Times Magazine feature that attempted to recast the American founding as a triu more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cost of living a major concern for New York workforce * More than 68% of New York state residents surveyed said the cost of living is the most critical issue facing their household. And while clean energy promises substantial job creation, New York state is falling short of its renewable energy goals - and job opportunities in New York are distributed inequitably, as women and Black workers remain underrepresent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * The Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic By Julie Baer, Juliana Rubio and Jessie Hu As both economic relations and foreign engagement in the Caribbean expand, the United States must invest in meaningful, long-term partnerships across the region. Educational exchange with the Dominican Republic can play a vital role by expanding workforce  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The Entomological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * ESA Names 2025 Professional and Student Award Honorees The Entomological Society of America congratulates the recipients of its 2025 awards. ESA Awards & Honors recognize scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Award honorees will be showcased during Entomology 2025, November 9-12 in Portland, Oregon. Earlier th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers The 43rd annual ceremony on Aug. 20 celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service. * Virginia Commonwealth University will recognize seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at the 43rd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 20 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * One Man's Poison Is Another Man's Cure Free citizens take risks for better health. By Arthur Diamond Tim Friede let venomous snakes bite him roughly 200 times, suffering anaphylactic shocks, and spending four days hospitalized in a coma. But this wasn't a suicide attempt. He was seeking immunity to all snake venom, so that his blood could be used to create a universal  more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 19 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Hale Haukani opens, new housing facility for UH Manoa community Hale Haukani, a $170-million student housing complex on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, officially opened on Monday, August 18, with a blessing ceremony attended by UH President Wendy Hensel, Gov. Josh Green, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and other UH officials and community partners. Developed through a public-private partne more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is accepting public comments on the information collection entitled "Registration, Attestation, Dispute Resolution and Correction, Assumptions Document and Data Retention Requirements for Open Payments." The Open Payments program, also known as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, requires applicable manufacturers of drugs, devices, and medical supplies to report paymen more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Historic Gift Preserves a Legacy and Countless Campus Memories * Upsilon Alpha Alumnae of Syracuse, NY Inc. is donating its former chapter house, located at 300 Waverly Ave., to Syracuse University. (Photos by Amy Manley) What was once the beloved campus home for Upsilon Alpha sisters will soon become a welcoming meeting and gathering place for Greek letter social and professional organizations that do not  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Marks Grand Opening of Career Innovation Center in Fargo, Outlines Benefits to Students & Employers * Senator Worked to Secure Treasury Approval of $68 Million Grant, Supporting CTE Centers across North Dakota, including NDSCS Project FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Career Innovation Center (CIC). The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Protecting Social Security for Louisiana Seniors Before it's Too Late * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), in honor of National Save Social Security Day, penned an op-ed in the Shreveport Times calling on Congress to join him in saving the program from insolvency by creating a Sovereign Wealth Fund--separate from the existing Social Security Trust Fund--invested i more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 19 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Idaho State Students Earn Three Awards at 2025 INBRE Conference Idaho State University's delegation to one of the Gem State's largest conferences focused on biomedical research earned itself a trifecta of honors at this year's event. Held annually in Moscow, Idaho, the INBRE Conference brings together experts and students from institutions and organizations from around the state for talks, presentations, an more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Inspiring Stories from the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon * CHICAGO, IL - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns on Sunday, October 12, for the 47th running of one of the world's most iconic road races. For more than four decades, runners have descended upon Chicago to chase dreams, to set personal bests, to raise money for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New Survey: College Students Feel Coerced Into Participating in Animal Experiments Despite Objections; 83% Oppose Such Exercises * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Eighty-three percent of U.S. college students believe that animals should not be used in classroom teaching laboratories if the animals are killed afterward and if other methods can teach the same material witho more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Sandra Sneed Appoints Wendy Wilcox, MD, MPA, MBA, FACOG as Chief of OB/GYN * As the new chief, Dr. Wilcox will pursue The Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) Dr. Wilcox will continue to serve as Chief Women's Health Officer for the health care system, a role she has held since 2021 Aug 18, 2025 Sandra Sn more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Passion and purpose guide incoming Class of 2029 * Isabella Rodriguez hopes to discover ways mechanical engineering can help untangle society's challenges. Matthew Jordan wants to explore how politics can change people's daily lives. And Sara Horvath plans to pivot after 21 years in the U.S. Navy to study sustainable farming systems. They're among the 3,861 first-year students and 640 transfers who begin movin more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * Poynter's MediaWise launches new initiative to combat extremism in online gaming spaces More than 75 percent of gamers, including children, have witnessed harassment in their virtual spaces, according to a 2023 study from the Anti-Defamation League. Gaming spaces have many elements that make disinformation, harassment and extremist content especially difficult to combat. From t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Research in Brief: Social Media Videos Could Boost HIV Prevention Among Teens and Young Adults Study Finds Short, Positive Videos on Popular Platforms May Raise Awareness and Interest in PrEP Among Critical Age Group * Boston, MA -- Adolescents and young adults say they want to learn about HIV prevention the same way they learn about new tunes, life hacks, and the latest slang -- more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Summer Snapshots 2025 * From the looks of it, our University community members sure enjoyed themselves over the summer months. From a big adventure around the world to a laid-back staycation, take a look at the fun they had. Lena Blomkvist, communications manager for the Whitman School, captured this photo of an amazing sunset on the west coast of Sweden during her family's two-week vacation in early July.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * New TechNet Ad Campaign Highlights the Risks of CA ADS Bill AB 1018 will Harm Small Businesses, Deter Innovation and Undercut California's Economy * TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced that it is launching an ad campaign to educate policymakers more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Wins Settlement in Education Union Dues Case * Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute won another legal victory, this time for Beth Queen, a science teacher in Poland, Ohio, and Buckeye's client in Queen v. NEA. Immediately after The Buckeye Insti more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Aug. 19 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * Two SEMO Alumni Named Regional Teachers of the Year The Missouri Department of Elementary Education (DESE) has named two Southeast Missouri State University graduates among its 2025 Regional Teachers of the Year, underscoring the University's legacy of preparing exceptional educators. The first recipient is Julie Hecht, a reading interventionist at Altenburg Public Schools in Altenburg, more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego Hosts Finale of Nationwide Nanotech Summer Research Program By Mika Ono Undergraduates from around the country recently gathered at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) to present the outcomes of their summer research projects using nanotechnology in a wide range of applications, from quantum computing to medicine. "Hands-on research experience is invaluable for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47621) on July 1, 2025, entitled "The Universal Service Fund and Related FCC Broadband Programs - Overview and Considerations for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Lifeline Programs Through the Lifeline Program, the FCC provides subsidies to broadband service providers to cover monthly subscription discounts for qualified consumers or households. Eligibility is limited to one ben more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 19 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Faculty offer new course opening door to plant experimentation By Fran tenBensel Benne A new one-credit course, Experiments in Plant Science, offers students a chance to perform novel research to investigate how a changing environment can induce changes in vegetative and reproductive growth and anatomy. "Students learn best by applying what they hear in class to real-life situations," David Holding sa more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Low pay, high workload, and low status undermine teacher recruitment and retention, according to new cross-country review A new international report led by Universitas 21 (U21), a global network of leading research-intensive universities, supported by expertise from the University of Nottingham, reveals that low pay, excessive workload, and diminished professional status continue to  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 19 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: * * * Scholarship Established in Memory of Pete and Carolyn Waldo By Larry Isch James "Pete" and Carolyn Waldo, devoted educators and proud first-generation college alumni of University of the Ozarks, dedicated their lives to inspiring generations of students. In honor of their 63-year marriage and lifelong commitment to education, their children have established an endowed scholarship to support future more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth delivers unforgettable learning experience to Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholars * By Jennifer Kiilerich This July 6 - 23, rising high school seniors in the Cooke Young Scholars Program immersed themselves in life and learning at Vanderbilt University. During the initiative's annual Senior Summit, 57 students stayed on campus, studied in advanced courses and parti more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Whitnall School District in Wisconsin Selects Adaptive and Engaging Edtech Solutions to Support Math, Science, and Reading * Charlotte, NC (Monday, August 18, 2025) --Wisconsin's Whitnall School District (WSD) today announced that it has selected several new adaptive and engaging edtech solutions from Discovery Education for classroom  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Strategic Cultural Partnerships Faculty Fellows reshape America's founding story as 2026 approaches Eight W&M faculty awarded SCP fellowships to enrich historical narratives and strengthen civic leadership ahead of nation's 250th anniversary. By Danny Devlin As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, William & Mary's Strategic Cultural Partnerships (SCP) has empowered eight W&M facul more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 16 -- The Educational Institute of Scotland issued the following news on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * With schools returning post-summer, time is running out to address teacher workload With many schools across Scotland having now re-opened after the summer, and with more set to return next week, time is running out for the Scottish Government and COSLA to deliver on the commitment to address high teacher workload by delivering a promised reduction in teachers' class contact more PR