GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 28 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Ashley Johnson '26 finds motivation in her own family health journey * Ashley Johnson '26 arrived at Furman with a plan, and the discipline to adjust it when life intervened. A molecular biology and applied mathematics double major with a data analytics minor, Johnson built a demanding academic path around a clear goal: medical school. "The plan has always been medicine," she said. "I've just been trying to set myself up for the most success in that more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Robotics Finishes Top 2 in the World for 2026 * Arkansas Tech University finished runner-up in the 2026 VEX U Robotics World Championship at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-27. The No. 2 in the world finish is the latest milestone in the rapid rise of ATU robotics. The team made its first appearance in the VEX U World Championship in 2023, and behind the ingenuity of a quintet of seniors, ATU robotics has n more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Eleven Honors The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) announces its Week Eleven Softball Honors for games played April 19 through April 25. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, and in the field across the conference as teams close out the regular season. The 2026 CIAA Softball Championship is set for May 7, 8, and 9 in  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson continues digital accessibility progress with updated federal timeline * Clemson Computing Information Technology On April 20, the U.S. Department of Justice extended the compliance date for the updated web accessibility rule. The new compliance date for Clemson University is April 26, 2027. "Regardless of the compliance dates, covered entities have an ongoing obligation to ensure that their services, programs, and activities offered using w more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension offers advice for harvesting fescue during drought * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences South Carolina springtime is typically marked by rain, storms and other severe weather. This year, however, conditions are much drier. The lack of rainfall is affecting the state's fescue industry. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show South Carolina has received 1.24 inches of rain this month. That more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Artists in the Spotlight: Student and Alumni Work Featured at ArtFields * Clemson University students and alumni from the College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC) are among those selected to exhibit in the prestigious ArtFields, an annual event that brings hundreds of works of art into public spaces throughout Lake City, South Carolina. Since its founding in 2013, ArtFields has expanded from a nine-day event to a seventeen more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards of Distinction. The College of Charleston 2026 Di more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 29 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Peterson Publishes Third Book Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University, recently published his third book, Captain Pike in the C-Suite: Humble Leadership in Star Trek. Captain Pike in the C-Suite: Humble Leadership in Star Trek, explores the value of humility in leadership through a set of scientifically driven yet readily applicable interpersonal and p more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Daughters of the American Revolution honor Clemson faculty, staff for excellence in historic preservation * College of Arts and Humanities The Nathanael Greene Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently honored a team of Clemson University faculty and staff for their historic preservation efforts at Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground. Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature Rhondda Th more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 29 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation invests $275,000 in nonprofits supporting Floridians' most essential needs The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians' most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more. High-impact investments: Statewide ($25,000) * Florida Council on Aging ($25,000) Tampa Bay Area ($120,000) * Bay  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, April 27, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of April 27, 2026, include the following: Tuesday, April 28: Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette will attend the Arrival Ceremony welcoming His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Br more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Britt, Schmitt Introduce Legislation to Enhance Presidential Security & Fund White House Ballroom * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) this week introduced the White House Safety and Security Act of 2026, which provides funding for the construction of the presidential ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. In light of the shooting at the Whit more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 28 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Keely, Waymer champion afterschool and summer programs in The Post and Courier * As parents rush to find summer programs for their children, Furman University's Amy Keely and Zelda Waymer write an opinion piece in The Post and Courier about the importance of supporting out-of-school-time programs in South Carolina. Keely, director of S.C. Afterschool Leaders Empowered at Furman's Riley Institute, and Waymer, president and chief executive officer at S. more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 27 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * McKissick Museum reimagined for the future of USC * McKissick Museum stands as one of the most historically significant buildings and cultural institutions at the University of South Carolina. Positioned at the head of the historic Horseshoe, the oldest part of campus, the museum reflects generations of history while preparing for a transformation that will reshape how students engage with it. As part of USC Next, the university's long- more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Securities and Exchange Commission outlining their c more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 29 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Podiatric surgeon: Discipline, sense of community part of 'solid foundation' SC State provided From the football field to the operating room, SC State shaped Dr. Kevin Ray's path Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Long before he became a podiatric surgeon and business owner, Dr. Kevin L. Ray balanced football practice and biology labs at South Carolina State University, a demanding routine he credits with shaping his career. Ray grad more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Scott, Reed Resolution Designating April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month Today, the Senate passed Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Jack Reed's (D-R.I.) resolution designating April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month. Recognized by the U.S. Senate since 2004, Financial Literacy Month is a national celebration of financial empowerment that r more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech students earn honors at first Model Arab League conference appearance * In their first-ever appearance at the Model Arab League conference, students from Tennessee Tech University earned multiple top honors while representing the nation of Kuwait. Model Arab League (MAL) is a diplomatic simulation in which students step into the role of delegates from Arab League member states, debating regional issues, drafting resolutions  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * United States Department of the Treasury Announces Key Nomination Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today President Trump's intent to nominate G. Hunter McMaster II to serve as Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets. Mr. McMaster currently serves as Counselor to the Secretary and joined Treasury in January of 2025 as the Director of Policy and Planning. Mr. McMaster performed the delegable duties of the  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Tennis Teams Selected for 2026 NCAA Tournament * Postseason tennis is coming to Orlando. UCF's nationally ranked men's and women's tennis teams each clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament, with the men's team securing hosting rights for the first and second rounds on May 1-2 at the USTA National Campus. UCF is the only university in the state of Florida to host a regional, and is one of just two schools in the state to see both its m more PR