LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'Swiftynomics' explores how women power, redefine economy * LAWRENCE -Taylor Swift is a behemoth of entertainment, driver of an economic engine worth billions. A new book from a University of Kansas scholar shows how Taylor Swift and her unprecedented success illustrate how women, whether global icons or working moms, power the economy. "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy," by Mis more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Announces New Equestrian MOS * A new Army equestrian MOS, designated as 08H, is set to replace the military horseman identifier D2 as the service creates a specialized career path dedicated to the professional care of military working equines, the Army announced in a news release. The new MOS, which goes into effect on March 3, is open to infantry NCOs from se more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Childhood stories from 'Queen of the Harlem Renaissance' depicted in new book * LAWRENCE -Stories from the childhood of the "Queen of the Harlem Renaissance" provide the incentive for a new book aimed at younger readers. "This story is about not taking the safe path. It's about following your heart," said author Giselle Anatol, professor of English at the University of Kansas. Her picture book titled " more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Welcomes Ceramicist Dakota-Joan Parkinson * Flagler College welcomes Dakota-Joan Parkinson as the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum's (CEAM) Artist-in-Residence from Feb. 18 to March 4, 2026. An artist talk will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. at Ringhaver Student Center's Virginia Room, located at 50 Sevilla Street in downtown St. Augustine. This event is free and open to the public.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Visits Olathe Manufacturer After Helping Restore Funding for Kansas Manufacturing Program * OLATHE, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) visited an Olathe-based aerospace manufacturer to highlight the strength of Kansas manufacturing and her work to protect programs that help local businesses grow and create jobs. The visit followed Davids' vote (link is external) to fully fun more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst, a senior fellow with De Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Physicians in pro-abortion states must follow the laws of the states where women fill their prescriptions more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * December State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 22 States, Decreased in 8, Increased in 21 Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In December, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, unemployment fell in 8 State more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU online MBA earns fourth consecutive top-10 spot in U.S. News rankings * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas online MBA program ranks among the nation's top 10 for the fourth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Online Programs," released today. The program ranks No. 8 overall, No. 6 among public universities and No. 5 in the "Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans" list. " more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU recognizes researchers improving cancer treatments, developing advanced electronics and exploring galaxies * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas researchers expanding the understanding of molecular cancer therapy, highly sensitive electronics and active galactic nuclei have received this year's Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff & Postdoctoral achievement awards. The annu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Alford & Chairman Williams to Host Small Business Committee Roundtable in Kansas City, MO * On Friday, February 6, 2026, Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, will host a roundtable titled " Main Street at Work: Empowering Small Businesses to Deliver Greater Affordability" in Kansas City, Missouri. The p more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Travis Kelce on Eric Bieniemy return as Chiefs OC: 'I can't wait to see him back in the building' By Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to bring back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, and it naturally stirred a reaction from Travis Kelce. The Chiefs tight end and one half of the New Heights podcast team, Kelce spent the first decade of his career with Bieniemy as his  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Brown, and Foushee Introduce Prison Libraries Act to Reduce Recidivism and Expand Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans * (Washington, D.C.) \- Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Shontel Brown (D-OH), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Travels Across Kansas, Highlights Community Growth * Salina - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), traveled across Kansas for a ribbon-cutting in Ottawa and remarks at a regional growth summit hosted by communities in the Flint Hills region. He also stopped by the newly renovated Salvation Army in Manhattan, received an update on major growth projects at Salina  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds * LAWRENCE -Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory's Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers and the general public well before tornado formation. Their study appears in the peer-reviewed journal Weather and Forecasting. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Best Online Programs Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today published the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Developed to provide prospective students with a data-driven path to advancing their career and knowledge, the new evaluatio more PR