HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * AI Week Brings the University Together to Discuss Artificial Intelligence The week of March 23 marked a significant time for the growth of Sam Houston State University's AI education. Leaders across campus came together and hosted AI Week, five days of workshops and informational sessions for the Bearkat community to learn about the opportunities, and challenges, of utilizing AI in higher education. " more PR

IRVING, Texas, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Antenna TV Celebrates Mother's Day with a 24-Hour One Day at a Time Marathon Honoring TV's Favorite Single Mom, Ann Romano * NEW YORK, NY -April 8, 2026 -This Mother's Day, Antenna TV is giving viewers the ultimate tribute to motherhood with a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud marathon of the beloved classic sitcom One Day at a Time. Beginning bright and  more PR

RENO, Nevada, April 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space? * University of Nevada, Reno alumnus Manuel Retana '18 (mechanical engineering) is helping send humans back to the moon -and making sure they get there safely. As a project manager at NASA, Retana leads a team responsible for environmental control and life-support systems inside the Artemis II spacecraft. That includes something most  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Assistant Chief Marcus Williams sworn in, recognized for leadership at UT San Antonio * Marcus Williams, assistant chief of police for UT San Antonio's Health Science Center, was formally sworn in April 7, marking a milestone in a career defined by strong leadership and operational excellence. Williams brings more than 18 years of campus law enforcement experience to his role. Much of his ca more PR

SAN JOSE, California, April 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * BBT Lifts ARPU 20% YoY With Value-Based Offers * SAN JOSE, Calif.-April 8, 2026- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced BBT opens in a new tab drove 20 percent year-over-year growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) by leading with personalized residential experiences-quickly followed by an expansion to serve small businesses. This revenue  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 8, 2026 (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states had little change. The national unemplo more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, April 9 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend IRVING, Texas - The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock payable May 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 20, 2026. Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since t more PR

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * City of Dallas officials celebrate updated Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway with a ribbon cutting ceremony * City of Dallas officials recently celebrated the completion of the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway rehabilitation project. The project improvements will ensure dam safety and regulatory compliance, minimize flood risk, and allow residents to enjoy the lake for  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to AAJA's 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort * The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 31st cohort of the 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP). This year, 18 participants will engage in a series of virtual and in-person training sessions designed to strengthen their leadership and management more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States And D.C. Between January 2025 And January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and West Virginia Top Lists of 12-Month Increases, While California and Oregon Have the Worst Decreases; Illinois and West Virginia Lead in Monthly Gainers; Idaho Has the Worst Number and Percent of Monthly Lo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 8, 2026, involving Clayton Seigle, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics: * * * What's Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement? The ceasefire announced by President Trump on April 7 implicitly acknowledges Iran's newfound control over Gulf energy flows--a strategic challenge  more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Death penalty explored in Distinguished Visiting Journalist event * Investigative journalist Keri Blakinger '14 will host an in-depth look at capital punishment April 23 with a screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary "I Am Ready, Warden," which she co-produced. The film follows a Texas death row prisoner in the days leading up to his execution, as he seeks redemption from his victim's son. Following t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Brittany Madni, executive vice president of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal position: * * * Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I am here today as an expert witness on the f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Names Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, named Georgia state Rep. Tanya Miller the winner of its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman serving in state or local office, who embodies the determination, civility, and commitment to commu more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers stellar 2025-26 women's college basketball campaign * * NCAA DI Women's Basketball Tournament finished as the second most-watched on ESPN networks with 1.3 million avg. viewers * Second most-consumed Women's Tournament on record with 9 billion minutes of live games watched * Champ Week delivered continued growth * Regular season viewership up, m more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Third Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office Across Five States * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office in Arkansas, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. The third round of endorsements ahead of the 2026 midterms, today's announcement  more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, April 9 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with North St. Louis Program Partnership helps Jennings students build lifelong money skills St. Louis, MO - A quiet but impactful effort in the Jennings School District is helping students build lifelong money skills -- teaching them how to budget, save, and make smart financial decisions from an early age. During Financial Literacy Month in more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 8 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Food-as-medicine trial shows promise for heart failure patients * DALLAS - April 08, 2026 - A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers demonstrates that providing healthy food directly to patients recovering from heart failure is feasible and well accepted - and could improve quality of life - helping build a foundation for larger studies exploring fo more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * From classroom to the pros: Rice sport analytics program turning data into opportunity * In a sports industry worth billions of dollars, teams are constantly searching for an edge. Sometimes that edge comes from a star player. Increasingly, it comes from something else entirely. Data. From the NFL to Major League Baseball, front offices are investing heavily in analytics to evaluate players, shape strat more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 8 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Signs Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act into Law * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 381, the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, reinforcing her commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of Alabama's summer camps. Sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, HB381 aims to comprehensively improve camp safety throughout Alabama by establishing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2027 Budget * Heinrich, Lujan: "Trump's budget is a slap in the face to working families in New Mexico" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Senate Budget Committee, released the following stateme more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 645 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2024-25 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). In 2024-25, there were 645 institutions th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston operation leads to charges against several for drug and gun crimes linked to Clinton Park neighborhood * A total of 10 Houston residents are now in custody for various firearm and drug trafficking offenses, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.  Authorities arrested Damian Ray Broussard, 39, Corre Deandre Plater, 36, Stacy Lawton, 46, Quen more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 8 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University to present Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on April 12 * BROWNWOOD - April 8, 2026 - Howard Payne University's School of Education and Fine Arts will present its Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The theme of the concert is Texas Jazz. The program will begin with a Latin jazz arran more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network Announces The 2025 "Pitch Your Podcast" Winner "The Black Mother Wound Podcast" The "Pitch Your Podcast" booth returns to the 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm(R) held on April 25 in Atlanta, GA * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect today welcomed "The Black Mother Wound Podcast" to its netwo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Instar-owned Windmill Farms fights boycott, accusations of labor abuses as it struggles to fundraise * Canadian private equity firm, Instar Asset Management and its portfolio company Windmill Farms has been embroiled in a multi year labor abuse scandal, documented poor performance in past years, and difficulty in fundraising. The firm has not addressed these issues direc more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Legacy in the Sky: Lt. Col. Altizer Reflects on the T-1A's Final Flight * * Published April 7, 2026 * By Senior Airman Jessica Blocher * 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -The 14th Flying Training Wing closed a significant chapter in its combat history this week as the final T-1A Jayhawk departed the flight line, marking the retiremen more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Voting Rights Act Heard before Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee * Today, the Louisiana Voting Rights Act (LAVRA), introduced by Senator Royce Duplessis, was heard before the Louisiana Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee. Also known as SB 365, the LAVRA will act as a crucial safeguard for voters, particularly for Black voters and other voters of color t more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mackey to deliver annual Brauer Lecture * John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, will deliver the keynote address for WashU Olin Business School's annual Brauer Lecture Series. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Graham Chapel on Washington University in St. Louis' Danforth Campus and will include a 45-minute lecture followed by a Q&A. Students, alumni, faculty, st more PR

SURREY, England, April 9 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Mammoth receives FAA STC certification for 777-200 freighter conversion By Rebecca Jeffrey With certification complete, Mammoth is in a position to begin aircraft deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo, which has an agreement for five of the aircraft with Texas-based lessor, Jetran. Mammoth confirmed to Air Cargo News (ACN) that the aircraft is currently being painted in Qatar's livery an more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Brianna Budelli, manager for client experience at Weber Shandwick's Health practice: * * * Massachusetts: The State of Possible, The Question of Fragility Massachusetts is the capital of life sciences, but leadership in biotech is never guaranteed - it must be defended. At the 2026 MassBio State of Possible Conference, a critical question emerged: What threatens ou more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Foundation Awards Over $6.5 Million Globally to Address Essential Community Needs * MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), providing more than $6.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing essential community needs. By tackling critical issues, the program supports nonp more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Mexican national admits to role in Black Market Peso Exchange money laundering scheme * LAREDO, Texas - A 52-year-old foreign national has pleaded guilty for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Gabriel Artu more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 9 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * MICC delivers enterprise contracting solution to support Army construction, transformation By Tish Williamson Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- The Mission and Installation Contracting Command took a major step forward in Army contracting reform with the award of its first truly enterprise-wide co more PR

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability * We the undersigned human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts are deeply alarmed by President Trump's threat regarding Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Such langu more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Rice study explains shifting school enrollment across Houston region * In Houston and other parts of the country, some public school districts are seeing declining enrollment, but the story is more complex than fewer students. A new report from the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) at Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers a clearer answer to a question many district lea more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 8 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * New Scholarship to Benefit Students with Learning Challenges * OXFORD, Miss. - Mark Paukune, of Fort Worth, Texas, struggled with learning disabilities throughout his education, but he persevered and built a successful career in investment banking. Now, the University of Mississippi graduate wants to help other students who face similar challenges earn their college degrees. The 1987 graduate has more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New York hosts help direct $150K to local housing nonprofits * Today, Airbnb announced that three New York housing nonprofits will receive $150,000 from the Airbnb Community Fund. These organizations are working to combat homelessness, stabilize homeownership, and expand access to housing across the New York State Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and New York City.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Low-cost care model reduces blood pressure in high-risk populations NIH-supported clinical trial shows coordinated care strategy more effective than standard care * A clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that a scalable, team-based intervention strategy in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)  more PR

PASADENA, California, April 8 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Unifies Aviation Units To Enhance Comprehensive Customer Offerings * CHANTILLY, Va., (April 8, 2026) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading provider of national security and global infrastructure solutions, today announced the unification of its aviation capabilities into a single, integrated No more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Urges Feds to Roll Back Obama-Era Ban on Collecting Immigration Data in Schools * April 8, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon and Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging the two federal agencies to rescind an Obama-era policy that has prevented states from collecting basi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 8 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers predict melting glaciers may threaten future water security * Glaciers in High Mountain Asia -a region encompassing the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding mountain ranges -are shrinking rapidly, endangering water resources for millions of people, suggests a new study. Using satellite data from NASA's GRACE missions, results show that these extensive glacier systems, often called the "water towers more PR

IRVING, Texas, April 9 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Scouting America Teams Up with AB Motorsports to Deliver STEM-Focused Experiences for Youth Through NHRA Partnership Partnership will Inspire the Next Generation with World-class Racing Experiences * IRVING, TX, and BROWNSBURG, IN -- Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Appoints David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that David Woodcock has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026. Mr. Woodcock is currently a partner in the Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he serves as chair of the firm's Securities E more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:26-cv-00993; M.D. Fla. filed Apr. 7, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gianoplus Consortia LLC, et al., No. 8:26-cv-00993 (M.D. Fla. filed Apr. 7, 2026) On April 7, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Sarasota, Florida resident Michael Peter Gianoplus, the entity he controls, Gianoplus Consortia LLC a/k/a Gianoplus Consortia, LLC, and Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission Chairman Cruz Announces First FTC Hearing in Nearly Six Years * U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wedn more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Esports Wins Two BIG EAST Titles * After a strong spring regular season, Seton Hall University Esports carried its momentum into the BIG EAST Esports Playoffs, capturing two conference championships and advancing all five varsity teams to national postseason competition. Rocket League Claims BIG EAST Championship Seton Hall's Rocket League team captured the BIG EAST title with a 4-3 vi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 9 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release: * * * SLB Acquires HydraWell Acquisition strengthens SLB's well intervention and decommissioning portfolio with innovative P&A technology * SLB has completed the acquisition of HydraWell Intervention AS, a leading Norway-based technology company specializing in plug and abandonment (P&A) and well integrity remediation. The addition of HydraWell's proprietary perforate, wash, and cement (PWC)  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 8 -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: * * * State visitor centers welcome travelers from 108 countries in 2025 * Visitor information centers operated by the New Mexico Tourism Department welcomed travelers from all 50 states and 108 countries in 2025.  An estimated 337,498 travelers visited one of the Tourism Department's four visitor information centers in 2025, with about 4 percent of those travelers being international.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Sessions Announces Hearing on Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by States Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing on "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States" as part of the House Committ more PR

EL PASO, Texas, April 8 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. Commits Transformational $5 Million Gift to Support UTEP Law School Gift helps advance community-led effort to establish law school in El Paso. * Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. has committed $5 million to support efforts to establish a law school at The University of Texas at El Paso. The gift was announced today at a celebration with UTEP President Hea more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tech that matters: EBT cards increase SNAP participation * A new national study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business finds the transition from paper food stamps to electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards modestly increased participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with notable effects two years after states fully rolled out the EBT program. Miguel Gomez and Harry Kaiser, more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New model seeks to predict coastal changes in real-time With the help of a grant from the Office of Naval Research, Dr. Wencheng Jin of Texas A&M is developing AXBeach, a computer model that can predict real-time changes to shorelines during storms. By Kendra Bolin, College of Engineering Strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and other significant weather events can cause a bad  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 8 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Announces Departure of Head Men's Basketball Coach Johnny Jones * Texas Southern University announces the departure of Head Men's Basketball Coach Johnny Jones, who will be returning to his alma mater, Louisiana State University, to continue his distinguished coaching career as an assistant coach. Coach Jones spent eight seasons at the helm of Texas Southern's basketball program. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 7 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Crosses Day 50 of Operation Tiger Reset * Texas Southern University today announced the status of the institution's efforts to enhance financial controls, refine the operational business design, and institute a process of continuous improvement as it completes Day 50 of Operation Tiger Reset. Building on the foundational work established in the first 25 days, the University has adv more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 9 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA leaders led by Secretary Sean Duffy to headline American Airlines safety conference U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will headline the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29 at the Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Duffy will be joined in conversation by American CEO Robert Isom on the sta more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Engineer Exposes Structural Weakness Driving Lithium-ion Battery Failure Findings Suggest Design of Next-generation Batteries Must Change Key Takeaways * UH engineering Professor Yan Yao discovers that lithium dendrites, a flaw in batteries, are unexpectedly strong and brittle allowing them to act like rigid needles inside batteries * Their stiffness--enhanced by a protective coating--enables  more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, April 9 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Moghe Marks New Era, Envisions Future Built on Impact, Partnerships at Inauguration By Kim Horner The University of Texas at Dallas formally invested its sixth president, Dr. Prabhas V. Moghe, a renowned bioengineer, April 2 during an inauguration ceremony at the Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology Building Lecture Hall. In his address, Moghe shared details of his strategic vision, Roadmap 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds and Rice * (Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates. The 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates are available on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) website and below:  more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, April 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Ramirez, Carter, Demand Investigation into Trump Admin's "Unlawful and Costly System" of Third-Country Deportations * Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with Representative Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) and Representative Troy Carter (D-La.), pressed the Inspectors General of the Departments of more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Why doesn't the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access. * From left to right, UB researchers and study authors Janet Z. Yang, John D. Atkinson, Monica Miles and Aditya Vedantam. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-coll more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix reports modest U.S. multifamily rent growth in Q1 2026 * Performance trailed historical levels as headwinds continue to subdue economic activity SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., April 8, 2026 - U.S. multifamily rents rose in March 2026 for the sector's first monthly gain since last more PR