STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 UConn Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients * From business success to the National Science Foundation, from policymaking in Hartford to the world's most popular YouTube sneaker channel, from the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to the President of the Rwanda Academy of Sciences, the honored guests of UConn's commencement ceremonies bring a wealth of experience more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 95.7 The Spin takes home 12 awards from Indiana State Broadcasters Competition * On March 28, students at the University of Southern Indiana's 95.7 The Spin, USI's student-run radio station, took home 12 awards across 11 categories at the Indiana State Broadcasters Competition in Indianapolis. * Jadie Hearing from Evansville placed first in Radio Copywriting * Jude Boyer from Ro more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio has long advocated that the practice of submetering does not serve consumers and could in fact harm them through higher electric bills. Submetering companies also do not provide important consumer protections, including the right to shop for a generation supplier, access to low-i more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following statement on April 24, 2026: * * * Equitable Medical Care Requires Attention to Health Disparities The American Medical Women's Association affirms our commitment to advancing health equity and ensuring all patients have access to quality, evidence-based care. As healthcare rapidly evolves--with innovations in precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and data-driven care--it is essential that th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Receipt of $44 Million in Tobacco Settlement Disbursement * Griffin: 'With this year's disbursement, Arkansas has now received a total of more than $1.47 billion' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing Arkansas's annual disbursement of tobacco settlement funds: "The State of Arkansas has received $ more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Auburn University Has One Of The Nation's Most Outstanding Student Construction Chapters, According To National Association * Associated General Contractors of America Also Names Chapters at the University of Kentucky, Oklahoma State University & Boise State University Winners of its Annual Contest Recognizing the Most Successful AGC Student Chapters  more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 25 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Sticker price isn't the final price Ranked among the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges for 2026, Augustana is more affordable than families may think. Once they see their financial aid packages, students and families are often surprised at the cost manageability, compared with a large, regional public university. It's a difference that can be missed during an initial review of college costs. And it c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, posted the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie and Congressman Evans Op-Ed: Colorado Shows Why We Need Permitting Reform The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) appeared in the Washington Examiner this week. "Recently, members of the House Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Calls on FAA to Permanently Ground MD-11 After Tragic Louisville Crash in November * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging the agency to permanently ground the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (MD-11) after the devastating crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville last November.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Welcomed Eastern Kentucky Congressional App Challenge Winners to Capitol Hill * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomed an innovative student team from Belfry Middle School to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The four middle school students won the Congressional App Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District during th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * PPPO's Cylinder Management Helps Shape Nuclear Renaissance LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Decades of uranium enrichment operations at two former gaseous diffusion plants yielded thousands of cylinders of depleted uranium hexafluoride, or DUF6, that accumulated in storage yards. Now, with a nuclear renaissance underway, opportunities to reuse that material are on the horizon. "We've more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, to the Washington Times: * * * Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: American AI Dominance Will Require Baseload Power The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the Washington Times (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/21/american-ai-dominance-require-basel more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 24 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State team places fourth at 2026 HBCU Pitch Competition in Atlanta * College of Business, Engineering, and Technology students advanced to the final round and earned a $2,000 award in a national entrepreneurship showcase FRANKFORT, Ky. -A student team from Kentucky State University's College of Business, Engineering, and Technology earned fourth place and a $2,000 award at the 2026 HBCU Pi more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * REACH network hosts Research Analytics Summit * The Research Evaluation and Analytics Capacity Hub (REACH), at the University of Kentucky, hosted the third annual Research Analytics Summit April 19-21 in Newport, Rhode Island. The summit serves as the flagship national meeting dedicated to strengthening research analytics capacity, advancing data-informed decision making and promoting responsible r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer and Timmons Investigate National Security Risks in Science and Technology Research Sharing with China House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) are investigating significant gaps in the federal government's abi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Root Out Rampant Fraud in Federal Programs Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00am ET to consider a series of legislat more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 24 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * SB 185 and Academic Program Review Update * Dear Thorobred Family, With purpose, care, and confidence in who we are, Kentucky State University is continuing to move through this important moment in fulfilling our mission as the Commonwealth's only public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution. We are doing this work from a firm foundation rooted in access, excellence, opportunity, practical knowledge more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK landscape architecture faculty, students contribute to success of Town Branch Commons * University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture faculty and students contributed to a national case study documenting more than 20 environmental, social and economic benefits provided by Town Branch Commons, an innovative linear park that connects Lexington's downtown to diverse neighborhoods and th more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * UnitedHealthcare Eliminates Most Medical Prior Authorizations, Accelerates Payments for Key Rural Care Hospitals and Providers Nationwide Initiatives help independent rural hospitals improve cash flow and enhance financial stability, ensuring continued access to quality care for local residents Company will continue to invest further in supporting rural communities * UnitedHealthcare today annou more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, April 22 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * USAREC Senior Enlisted Leaders Change as Command Takes on Initial Training Mission By Col. Ellis Gales United States Army Recruiting Command Since arriving to the command in March 2023, Munday led USAREC's transformation from a 2-star headquarters responsible for enlisted recruiting, to a 3-star command responsible for the Army's Force Generation Pipeline - from first contact with a potential r more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Junior Caden Lucas named 2026 Truman Scholar * Caden Lucas, a junior from Harned, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar. He is the second Truman Scholar in WKU's history and the only Truman Scholar chosen from Kentucky this year. The award includes a $30,000 scholarship for graduate or professional school as well as professional enrichment and mentoring opportunities. "I am deeply hon more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU recognizes faculty, staff award winners * Western Kentucky University recognized the recipients of this year's Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Awards Dinner on Thursday (April 23). University Distinguished Professors Each year, the Office of the Provost and Divis more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 24 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Student Publications names 6 fellows for Summer 2026 * Six students will work in professional settings this summer as the 2026 class of WKU Student Publications Fellows. * J onah Savage, a rising sophomore, will work as the Charles Mason Ralph Fellow in the newsroom at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. * Bradlee Reed-Whalen, a rising junior, will be the Tom Caudill Fellow in the newsro more PR