WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN), Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding significant proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. The letter, dated September 12, 2025, outlines the organization's support for efforts aimed at improving access to mental and behavioral health services through telehealth and other payment policy update more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * An updated workbook for new instruction librarians * CHICAGO -- Written by a team of library instructors whose "experience and expertise in this field is evident throughout" ( VOYA ), Candice Benjes-Small and Rebecca Miller Waltz's " The New Instruction Librarian: A Workbook for Trainers and Learners " has been praised as "a solid overview of academic instruction libra more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 1 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * Aston University partnership set to drive international growth for Midlands firm's packaging tech * A Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Newtown Packaging and Aston University will add Aston's business expertise to an established firm * The initiative will help Newtown scale its FUZE tape machine range and expand into new international markets * Early progress has already halved waiting times for parts and  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At Middletown Area High School, Governor Shapiro and PDE Acting Secretary Rowe Encourage More Educators, Students, and Parents to Use Information and Digital Literacy Toolkit to Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking, Safely Navigate Online Spaces Amid rising online misinformation and violent rhetoric, Governor Josh Shapiro visited Middletown Area High School to raise awareness of the  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Governor Newsom issues legislative update Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 16 by Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) - Vote by mail ballots: processing. * AB 59 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) - Reclamation District No. 108: hydroelectric power. * AB 343 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) more PR

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Titan-Trained Educator Strives to Help Teachers Avoid Burnout Alum's Research on 'Rethinking Support for Teachers' Published in The High School Journal * During his 27-year teaching career, Cal State Fullerton alum Jason Euston, admittedly, has grappled with teacher burnout. "I experienced my own bout with burnout as I struggled to balance my teaching workload wit more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Oct. 1 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Understanding the experiences of British Muslims Accurate research reflecting the experiences of British Muslims is key to overcoming misinformation and prejudice, experts at Cardiff University say. * Academics were speaking at an event to mark 20 years of the University's Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK. Since it opened, the Centre has amassed two decades of research, growing to become the leading academi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education and Human Sciences honors Hall of Fame inductees, Outstanding Alumni * Media Contact: Kirsi McDowell | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8420 | kirsi@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes exemplary alumni with two awards each year -- Hall of Fame and Outstanding Alumni -- presented at the Hall of Fame Banquet. For 2025,  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, with Lydia Goehr, Fred and Fannie Mack professor of humanities: * * * Chair of Philosophy Aims to Maintain Its High Standard of Research and Teaching Lydia Goehr says that the discipline encourages thought and thoughtfulness, and trains students for all sorts of fields. * Lydia Goehr, Fred and Fannie Mack Professor of Humanities, is a teacher beloved by fellow faculty and students alike, as her University aw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Wilson Hosts Job Fair with Miami Dade College and CareerSource South Florida * Miami, Fla.-- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) hosted a job fair with Miami Dade College and CareerSource South Florida at Miami-Dade North Campus. This job fair included over 50 employers, including representation from the private sector and local, state, and federal government agencies. Appro more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Eden Prairie industrial technology teacher wins $50,000 prize By Josiah Padley Eden Prairie High School hailed a beloved teacher as the winner of a national contest this Tuesday. Sheila Stalberger, who teaches Intro to Woodcrafting, Intermediate Wood Custom Design, and Advanc more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Engineering the future of robotics at Texas A&M Renowned roboticist Dr. Robert Ambrose has brought his technical expertise and dedication to building teams of character to be a force for good. * Tucked away in the back of Texas A&M-RELLIS is a nondescript building that houses some of the most exciting and innovative robotics research at Texas A&M University. Everything from a Robonaut to a giant rolling  more PR

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Faculty innovate with, and avoid, AI in the classroom * Dr. Laura Barre '91 tells her students that studying with AI is like studying with a very confident C+ student - but approaching it with a critical mind may turn that flaw into an advantage. Barre, an assistant clinical professor of nutritional science in the College of Human Ecology, is among hundreds of faculty members at Cornell experimenting with new w more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU ignites campus innovation with Google Gemini AI training event By Anna Prentiss and Celine Johnson Florida State University welcomed Google to campus for a full day of hands-on training, offering students, faculty and staff an immersive opportunity to explore Google's latest generative AI platforms through interactive demos, workshops and direct engagement with technology experts. The Google Gemin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Georgetown Honors 50-Year Legacy of John DeGioia with Scholarships, Symposium and Building Renaming Georgetown University has launched a new fund to honor President Emeritus John J. DeGioia, the longest-serving president in the university's history. Over 23 years as president, DeGioia expanded the university's tradition of academic excellence, commitment to its Catholic, Jesuit mission, and engagement in Washington more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little appoints Pete Koehler to the Idaho State Board of Education * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Pete Koehler to the Idaho State Board of Education. Koehler replaces Dr. Linda Clark whose term on the board expired June 30. "Pete has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving the people of our state and nation, with a particular focus o more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Resources for Federal Workers as Team Maryland Stands United in Response to Federal Government Shutdown * ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today announced support and resources available to help meet the needs of federal workers who live in Maryland and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The renewed surge of resources and support comes as President Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA), Fishers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The association, representing over 1,500 licensed psychologists in Indiana, stresses the urgent need for improvements to mental health care access amid a growing crisis. In their detailed letter, the IPA commends CMS for its ongoing efforts to e more ST

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU achieves record-high enrollment for second straight year By Joe Monaco For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas has achieved its highest overall enrollment in history, according to annual data released today. KU's overall enrollment has grown 1.3% -- or 399 students -- to 31,169, eclipsing the previous all-time mark of 30,770 set last year. This includes a 1.2% increase at the Lawrence  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Hollywood Writers Fear Censorship Following Temporary Kimmel Suspension * Washington (September 30, 2025) -- According to the Los Angeles Times, Hollywood writers are in fear of being censored following the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Comedic writers and showrunners have expressed thoughts of self-censoring content and avoiding social media discussions to avoid acts of retaliat more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT OpenCourseWare is "a living testament to the nobility of open, unbounded learning" * Mostafa Fawzy became interested in physics in high school. It was the "elegance and paradox" of quantum theory that got his attention and led to his studies at the undergraduate and graduate level. But even with a solid foundation of coursework and supportive mentors, Fawzy wanted more. MIT Open more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU English professor's book explores TVA's 'monumental' legacy A new book by Mississippi State English Professor Ted Atkinson explores the Tennessee Valley Authority, a New Deal agency that reshaped parts of seven southern states through flood control, rural electrification and social programs. The work highlights TVA's enduring relevance at a time when the U.S. continues to debate climate change more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Embodied' AI in Virtual Reality Improve Programming Student Confidence Researchers have found that giving AI "peers" in virtual reality (VR) a body that can interact with the virtual environment can help students learn programming. Specifically, the researchers found students were more willing to accept these "embodied" AI peers as partners, compared to voice-only AI, helping  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Receives $8 Million from NYC Council to Expand Emergency Department and Upgrade Primary Care Practice * NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Rita Joseph, District 40, announce FY26 Capital Funding to enhance care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Oct 01, 2025 New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Counci more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Loneliness in U.S. adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, published today in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Nancy Louca, the Director of Panda Cub Academy, Brookline, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to an unspecified federal agency in support of initiatives to expand immigration programs for foreign language and cultural exchange. Louca, an Asian American entrepreneur and former emergency physician, argued that expanding J-1 visa eligibility to include early education professionals is a simple and effective solution to both the childcare staffing crisis and the n more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PHOEBE & JAY Premieres February 2, 2026 on PBS KIDS * New Animated Series Helps Boost Everyday Literacy Skills and Empowers Preschoolers to Navigate the World Around Them Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date for PHOEBE & JAY, a fun, literacy-focused animated series for children ages 3-5 from Phoebe & Jay Productions and Mainframe Studios (SUPER KITTIES, C more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- The University of New Mexico issued the following news: * * * Research and Creative Works Leadership Award winners cross the disciplines of UNM By Kim Delker Six University of New Mexico researchers -- from fields ranging from nuclear engineering to music composition -- are the 2025 recipients of the Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards, announced by the Office of Academic Affairs. The Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards honor recently p more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- The San Francisco Conservatory of Music issued the following news: * * * School Grants Pave Way for Alumni's New Album, Label, and Tour Alumni Patrick Galvin and Jennifer Hou are touring behind 'Dear Camilla,' an album and multimedia show originally funded through the Professional Development and Engagement Center (PDEC). By Alex Heigl A Pre-College graduate, he returned to the Conservatory for his master's degree, which unfortunately overlapped with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following commentary to The Hill with Steve Schwab, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * From Service to Support: Why Congress Must Act for Veteran Caregivers There are 14.3 million Americans who are voluntarily caring for a loved one who has served in our nation's military. Many of them provide around-the-clock care for these veterans, including managing  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 1 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Latin American Heritage Month * OTTAWA, October 1, 2025 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement: "Today marks the start of Latin American Heritage Month--a moment to honour the rich history, celebrate both the past contributions and present achievements,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES Coming to PBS KIDS Fall 2026 * New Series to Support Foundational Reading Skills and Early Literacy Learning for Young Viewers Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES, a new animated series that builds on the legacy and success of Emmy-nominated series SUPER WHY! and the SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES shor more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 2-9 * What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- open to the University and local community: Performances Bach's Lunch - 12:10-12:45 p.m., Oct. 2, Eisenhower Chapel, University Park campus. "Bach's Lunch" is a weekly concert series during the school year. These popular concerts are brief more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding a proposed regulation that would establish fixed time limits on visa admissions for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter urges the agency to withdraw the proposed rule in its entirety, advocating for the continuation of the exi more ST

SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * 'Future-guided' AI improves seizure prediction Engineers developed a deep learning method that manipulates time to make better predictions. Key takeaways * AI-powered seizure detection offers up to 44.8% improved performance for predicting seizures compared to baseline methods. * The method is relevant for a wide range of fields that use time series. By Emily Cerf In more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Dole Archives awards 2025 research fellowship and travel grants, launches new educational grant program By Jackson DeAndrea The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections has awarded grants to researchers and educators that support travel and educational program development, all of which expands usage of the archival collections of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole at the Robert J. Dole Instit more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * CATNIP for chemists: New data-driven tool broadens access to greener chemistry University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new tool that makes greener chemistry more accessible. The tool, described in a study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and published Oct. 1 in the journal Nature, removes a major barrier to wider adoption of biocataly more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Robots, Meet Your New Teacher: Yourselves A USC Viterbi graduate student team co-developed a new robotic system that adapts and learns every second. By Sammy Bovitz Imagine a robot that can learn from its mistakes with no human input. It sounds like a scene out of a "Star Wars" movie, but a study conducted by a USC Viterbi team this spring showed it was pos more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, by Stefan Milne with Nisha Devasia, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, and professors Julie Kientz and Jin Ha Lee: * * * Q&A: How video games can lead people to more meaningful lives Even though video games have grown as an artistic medium since the mid-20th century, they are still often written off as mindless entertainment. Research is increasingly exploring mean more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Establishes Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship A generous gift from Doug and Deniz Stark, doubled by state matching funds, has established the Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship in the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. This endowed professor will strengthen the uni more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 2 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF secures $1.5M U.S. DOE grant to expand civic education opportunities The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1,555,318 million grant to the University of West Florida to expand the UWF Summer Institute for Civics Educators into the Academy of American Civic Republicanism. The new Academy will provide year-round more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces New Timeline for 19th Annual SMART529 'When I Grow Up' Statewide Essay Contest Entries must be submitted by Friday, December 12 to qualify * State Treasurer Larry Pack announced today the statewide 2025-2026 SMART529 "When I Grow Up" student and teacher essay contest will be adjusted to accommodate the current academic year, instead  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente to step down in June 2026 * Dr. Susan R. Wente announced today that she will step down as Wake Forest University's president on June 30, 2026. She has served as Wake Forest's 14th president and a Distinguished University Professor of Biology and Biochemistry since July 2021. "With a sense of gratitude and optimism, I write today to share a personal decision, more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Retired Professor Commits $3 Million for Scholarships The 2025 Western Illinois University Foundation donor banquet, held on Friday, Sept. 12, featured an exciting announcement about a transformational investment from a retired WIU professor and his wife. Jim and Judy Niss, of Winter Park, FL have arranged to endow two scholarship funds via a $3 million estate gift. Jim taught Economics at WIU fo more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation. By Lauren Weber, Information Technology This fall, William & Mary launched a pilot of ChatGPT Edu, providing select faculty and staff with access to OpenAI's enterprise-grade artificial intelligence to support learning, research and oper more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Geographic Information System Recognized by Congressman Eric Sorensen Western Illinois University's Geographic Information System (GIS) Center has been recognized with a Congressional Certificate by Congressman Eric Sorensen. The GIS Center has helped communities throughout Illinois by providing 9-1-1 services with critical information due to the center's detailed mapping abilities. "It is an more PR