TEMPE, Arizona, April 8 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * 2 ASU graduate programs rank No. 1 in the nation Total of 27 graduate degrees ranked among top 25 in 2026 US News & World Report list; 11 ranked among top 10 By Mary Beth Faller Eleven graduate programs at Arizona State University are in the top 10 nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Programs 2026 rankings released today. A total of 27 programs made the top 25; nearly half of  more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * 2026 U.S. News grad school rankings includes 13 UD schools, programs * Thirteen University of Dayton schools and programs are listed among the '2026 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Rankings.' The 2026 edition features the University's schools of law and engineering; plus the part-time MBA, physical therapy, physician assistant, biological sciences and public affairs programs as well as the industrial/manufac more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects children from the harms of social media * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 32-state friend-of-the-court brief in defense of a Louisiana law that protects children from the addictive harms of social media. States have the power to protect children from the harms posed by social media. Platforms have brought in $11 more PR

BEREA, Ohio, April 7 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW students design prototype tunnel system for NASA challenge * While Artemis II is making history in space, six BW students are preparing for their own NASA launch that is seven months in the making. And while they won't need a rocket ship to achieve their goal, they'll be at the forefront of lunar and Martian exploration. In June 2025, BW was one of 10 schools nationwide to be accepted into the National S more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 8 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing programs continue to impress on 2026 U.S. News & World Report list The School of Nursing made gains in several categories and was well represented in newly ranked specialties. * Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University continues to earn national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with several programs c more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * While healthcare struggled to keep up during COVID-19, community clinics never wavered Five-year study reveals America's safety net clinics never faltered but warns that Hispanic and Black patients are still being left behind Story by: Patty Zamora As the COVID-19 pandemic upended virtually every aspect of people's lives, one critical question loomed large for millions of low-income and und more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Money will flow -- it's just a matter of where The new federal tax-credit could bring billions of dollars into education. States that opt out aren't stopping that money -- they are just sending it somewhere else. The structure of the program is stra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CLEAN UP ON AISLE OH-09: Republican Primary Grows Nastier by the Minute * The hits keep coming for Ohio Republicans running in the increasingly nasty OH-09 primary. Failed candidate Derek Merrin is facing heat after photos resurfaced of him at a resort with disgraced state Rep. Wes Goodman, who was forced to resign after allegations of sexual misconduct in his Statehouse office.  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 7 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Cleveland State University Receives $5 Million from AG Yost to Create First-of-Its-Kind Prosecutor Training Program * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share Cleveland State University (CSU) today announced Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has awarded the University $5 million in seed money to establish a Prosecutor Training Program, a major investment in the future of Ohio's criminal justice  more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Coding event sparks innovation, delivers C2ISR solutions * Nearly 100 Airmen, government civilians, and industry partners participated in the annual J-Hack 26-1 coding event here, Jan. 27-30, 2026, to solve some of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System's most pressing challenges. The event is designed to rapidly develop software solutions for command and control,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Customer Service Workers at DirecTV Vote to Authorize Strike * An overwhelming majority of customer service DirecTV workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) vote to strike if necessary for fair working conditions, more than a few seconds between calls, and secure wages. Huntington, W.Va. - DirecTV workers, represented by the Communications more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy to announce first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 5 Duke Energy will post its first-quarter 2026 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 5, on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors. An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the first-quarter 2026 results and other business and financial updates. The conference call wil more PR

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, April 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Electronic Systems Directorate welcomes senior leadership team * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - The Electronic Systems Directorate here has announced changes to its senior leadership team, adding officials across acquisition, intelligence and engineering. The organizational moves align leadership roles responsible for delivering sensing capabilities across the electromagnetic  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * FCC Suspends Seven Convicted Criminals from Universal Service Fund Programs Enforcement Bureau Moves E-Rate Program Criminals Closer to Debarment * Today, the Federal Communications Commission suspended seven individuals from participating in the agency's Universal Service Fund programs. These individuals illegally enriched themselves through schemes to defraud the E-Rate p more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Carr Joins 25-State Coalition in Amicus Brief Against Noncitizen Voting Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit decision that undermines states' ability to prevent noncitizens from voting in American elections. "Only American citizens are eligible to vote in American elections. Period. That's  more PR

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights and Humanitarian Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Commit to Pursuing Accountability * More than 200 groups today, including PEN America, issued a joint statement following remarks by President Donald Trump warning that "a whole c more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 8 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * India targets 60% non-fossil fuel energy in its overall mix by 2035, with financing its next big hurdle Financing needs are anticipated to rise to USD145 billion annually by 2035 for renewables, making debt markets and not just technology or policy central to the energy transition. Key Takeaways: Annual investments in renewables, storage and transmission ar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement on President Trump's Threat to Kill "A Whole Civilization" * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's threat against Iran that "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." "President Trump launched his war against Iran pro more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 7 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Human-centered Leadership: An Emerging Leader's Journey KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Human centered leadership requires shifting from compliance driven management to practices rooted in empathy, reflection and shared ownership to sustain systems level change * By listening deeply and responding to educators' stated needs -- especially time -- leaders can build trust, reduce burnout and unlock collective leadership capacity  more PR

DEKALB, Illinois, April 6 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * KNPE doctoral students plan, carry out annual MSEPS conference's NIU debut Twenty-five students in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education planned and hosted the 2026 Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium (MSEPS), which came to NIU for the first time in the event's 35-year history. Held March 6 and 7, the student-led, student-focused conference is designed for individuals intere more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * McGraw Hill Introduces New AI Capabilities in Its Connect Digital Course Solution for Higher Education New features promote responsible AI use through in-the-moment student support, tailored reading experiences and resources that build essential AI literacy skills * COLUMBUS, Ohio -- McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, h more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 8 (TNSrpt) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Minimum wage too low to meet cost of living anywhere in Ohio As comparable states pull ahead, Ohioans can't afford to wait for a $15 minimum wage Ohio's minimum wage of $11 an hour is not enough for a single worker to afford basic living expenses in any of Ohio's 88 counties. At just $22,880 annually (for full-time, year-round work), it comes to $4,440 le more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 7 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide wins deferred compensation plan for City of Newton, Massachusetts * The City of Newton, Massachusetts has awarded recordkeeping for its 457(b) deferred compensation plan to Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Newton's retirement savings plan transitioned to Nationwide with $130 million in assets under management, serving 2,500 plan participants. In addition to recordkeep more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dolphins RB De'Von Achane not present for start of voluntary offseason program Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane was not with the team at the start of their offseason workout program on Tuesday, head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters on Tuesday. Achane, 24, is eligible to receive a contract extension this summer with three seasons under his belt. His absence is believ more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants' John Harbaugh not surprised by Dexter Lawrence's trade request: 'There's business involved' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Dexter Lawrence's trade request upended the opening of the New York Giants' voluntary offseason program under John Harbaugh. The new head coach isn't closing the door on Big Blue reconciling things with the star defensive tackle. Asked Tuesday about the prospects of Lawrence  more PR

CANTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * New Raiders QB Kirk Cousins views Las Vegas as 'great opportunity to finish strong' Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer For the fourth time in his career, Kirk Cousins is adjusting to a new home, this time with the Las Vegas Raiders, and is liking what he's seeing. Cousins officially became the newest member of the Silver and Black on Monday and relayed plenty of positive first impressions. "I can tell in  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 8 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Finding for Recovery of $22,830.41 Issued Against Closed Charter School in Cuyahoga County A finding for recovery of $22,830.41 was issued Tuesday against a closed Cleveland-area charter school that received more state funds than its final student data supported. The finding was one of multiple issues identified in an audit of the Legacy School's finances from July 1,  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 7 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State graduate programs rank among nation's best * Graduate and professional programs at The Ohio State University were recognized for reputational and academic excellence in the new 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools edition released today. More than 25 degrees and specialty programs from the university's 15 colleges ranked in the top 10 in the nation and among public universities in th more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Ohio's First Forensic Toxicology Master's Program Opens for Enrollment at UToledo * The University of Toledo has received state approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for a new online master's degree in forensic toxicology, a program unlike any other currently offered in Ohio. The field of forensic toxicology sits at the crossroads of science and the law, focused on identifying, measuring and  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * On Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day, Duke Energy Pledges Funds for Florida Customers Facing Financial Hardships Throughout the 2026 Baseball Season * Duke Energy and its foundation to donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund agencies each time the Tampa Bay Rays win a game * The 2025 season resulted in an $82,000 donation to help customers pay energy bills * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy marks Openi more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Real-world experience that builds confident business leaders * Jeffrey Hoyle didn't originally see himself in the classroom, but he found his way there through experience. "When I came out as an undergrad, I was just adamant," he said. "I said, I am never going to be one of those people." Those people, he added with a laugh, "are what I am now as the professor." Today, Hoyle serves as market more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes, Bipartisan Women's Caucus Leadership, Urge Investments in Menopause Research and Education Bipartisan Women's Caucus Co-Chair U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13), along with the other co-chair and vice chairs, have sent a letter to House leadership calling for more funding for menopause research and better provider education in the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports, Nashville Predators partner on multi-year agreement to air National Hockey League team's games * NASHVILLE and CINCINNATI - The Nashville Predators and Scripps Sports have created a landmark multi-year media rights agreement that brings free, over-the-air access to the Predators' National Hockey League games to fans across Middle Tennessee and b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * SecAF presents Harold Brown Award to NASIC researcher WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink recognized a National Air and Space Intelligence Center researcher with one of the service's most prestigious science and engineering honors during a visit here. Richard Borth, a Geospatial Intelligence Analysis Squadron researcher, received the 2024 Harold Brown Award for his w more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, April 7 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUEs Palioura Rogers Earn OVC Weekly Tennis Honors * SIUE's Elena Palioura and Cydney Rogers have been selected for weekly Ohio Valley Conference women's tennis honors. Palioura, a sophomore from Thessaloniki, Greece, was tabbed the OVC Singles Player of the Week. Rogers, a senior from Jonesboro, Arkansas, joined Palioura as the OVC Doubles Team of the Week. As a team, SI more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026: * * * Statement on President Trump's Dangerous Escalation and Reckless Rhetoric U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement following President Trump's deeply disturbing social media post that risks escalating the conflict in Iran: "Threatening to kill an entire civilization is quite frankly disgusting, beneath the Office of the Presidency, and an affront to o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Taylor Bill Aims to Improve Response to Nitazene Overdoses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the Nitazene Response Act, which will provide nationwide guidance to improve life-saving nitazene overdose response efforts. "Being 10 to 40 times more potent than fentanyl, nitazenes have slipped relatively unnoticed into Ohio and are endangering our communities," said Congressma more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 7 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Trustee Bob Pavey commits $5 million to establish Case Western Reserve University's first 'eminent professorship' The Pavey Family Eminent Professorship will support the research of CWRU's Paul Tesar to accelerate discoveries and therapies with global impact * Bob Pavey, a Case Western Reserve University trustee and nationally respected venture capitalist, together with his wife, Trisha, and their f more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 7 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report Ranks UToledo Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best * A number of graduate programs at The University of Toledo, across a broad array of disciplines, are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings. U.S. News released its list of 2026 Best Graduate Schools on Tuesday, April 7, with UToledo ranking in 18 subject areas, with more than half of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Unveils 2026 Best Graduate Schools * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The rankings are a resource for students pursuing postgraduate education, offering evaluations of programs in fields like law, busines more PR

AKRON, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * UA's Ohio Economic Forum 2026 will spotlight health care and the economy Challenges in the health care sector, including escalating costs, increasing access and the transformative influence of AI, are currently at the forefront of public discourse. The University of Akron (UA) will spotlight these critical issues and more at its Ohio Economic Forum 2026, taking place on Thursday, April 23. The Forum, now in its  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'My health is priceless' UC obesity medicine specialist shares how weight loss drugs are reshaping spending habits By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu Weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, are changing more than waistlines -- they're quietly transforming how people spend money, what they prioritize and who can afford better health. As Local 12/WKRC-TV recently reported, for some pati more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * The psychological weight of money UC study measures fulfillment of dual-income households By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu When it comes to dual-income households, money really matters. Psychology and neuroscience website PsyPost highlighted research led by Sharmeen Merchant, doctoral candidate in UC's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, that suggests a man's sense of fulfillment at w more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one University of Cincinnati nursing professor studies AI chatbots in higher education advising By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Do chatbots have a role in higher education? It's a question Joshua Lambert, PhD, an associate professor and biostatistician in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, is pondering. He's  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 7 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Eleven faculty earn professorships * Eleven University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors have been awarded professorships from the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor. Of the 11 awarded, two faculty members received University Professorships, which recognize those who have shown an extraordinary level of scholarly or creative achievement and clear potential for continuing accomplishments: * Joy Ca more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Biochemistry Student Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * University of Toledo biochemistry student Victoria Ho has been named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, earning one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate awards available to students studying the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in the United States. Ho, who is on track to graduate early in December, was selected from a po more PR

EVENDALE, Ohio, April 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * Waygate Technologies, GE Aerospace Drive the Future of Automated Engine Maintenance * * Deploying new automated inspection templates for GEnx engines to standardize and deliver more effective and faster inspection of critical parts * Advanced visua more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * West Virginia urging the DOJ to protect federal attorneys from political groups who are weaponizing bar complaints West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of fourteen state Attorneys General in fighting back against organized, politically motivated campaigns designed to intimidate Department of Justice attorneys and cripp more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on April 7, 2026, by Jim Shelton with data scientist Yuejie Chi, professor of statistics and data science in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and professor of computer science for Yale Engineering: * * * Want to improve AI? Look for the helpful data hidden in plain sight In a Q&A, Yale data scientist Yuejie Chi discusses her ongoing research into making AI more efficient. By Jim Shelton Spotting a needle in a hay more PR