CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 7 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Boyd Parr * Dr. Boyd Parr '76 has been named a 2026 Distinguished Service Award recipient by the Clemson Alumni Association! Dr. Parr was co-chair of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM) steering committee that laid the groundwork for the creation of the college. "Dr. Parr has been a valuable part of the PCVM team," said Founding Dean, Dr. Steven Marks. "In addition to co-chairing the steeri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 7 Georgia Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary * Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven Georgia lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The statewide primary is May 19, and the general election  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketplace of ideas....'"1 So explained the U.S. Supreme C more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 7 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve engages future leaders at Distributive Education Clubs of America's annual international conference * ATLANTA - More than 18,000 students, advisors, and industry partners gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center from April 25-28, for the 80th annual Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Career Development Conference-the premier annual conference held in April. The event brought together emerging lead more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state and territory letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of parental rights. It has been reported that schools within the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland push students toward social gender transitions without parental consen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Developer Will Pay $400,000 to Fix Unsafe Construction At DC Condo Building * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that DC developer Steven Sushner will pay $400,000 to fund repairs to a Ward 4 condo building that was improperly constructed and sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports. Under the terms of a settlement agreement negotiated by the Office of the A more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Barnard Seniors Research: Ancient Curse Tablets, Alzheimer's Therapies, and Silver-Based Catalysts It is the home stretch for the Class of 2026, and seniors across the arts, sciences, and humanities are putting the finishing touches on their senior theses. What did students in chemistry, neuroscience, and ancient studies research? * In just a few short weeks, Barnard seniors will cross the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 134th Commencement, marking the end of their  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter introduces bill establishing life imprisonment for attempting political assassinations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians. Political violence erodes the very fabric of our democracy. In the United States, change is enacted by the people for the people. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - CNN Original Series This Land, a new weekly series exploring the history of America's expansion through six defining frontiers, will premiere on Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT. Produced by October Films, the series will air two episodes weekly on Sundays at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN. Episodes will be available to stream the next day at CNN.com/watch and on the CNN app. Timed  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Recognized in BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Report * Constangy is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, an annual ranking highlighting law firms that provide standout associate experiences and workplace satisfaction. The report is based on feedback from more than 5,000 law firm associates nationwide and  more PR

TROY, Alabama, May 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Design Professor named top creative educator in southeastern U.S. * Troy University Design Professor Chris Stagl will be awarded the American Advertising Federation's (AAF's) Donald G. Hileman Award, which recognizes a college educator as the best in creative advertising. The nominees came from creative disciplines from AAF's District 7, which includes colleges and universities in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, with the AAF placing Stagl abov more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Diagnosis to discovery -- recent graduate awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University 2025 graduate Hannah Higgins was awarded the prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP), providing three years of financial support over five years. Recipients were selected from a highly competitive pool of nearly 14,000 applicants nationwide, based on their intellectual merit and potential to contribute more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory researcher finds AI-assessed mammograms can help in determining cardiovascular risk in women * ATLANTA - A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that analyzing mammograms with artificial intelligence or AI can lead to better detection of cardiovascular disease in women, the leading cause of death in the U.S. The retrospective study led by Hari Trivedi, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Scienc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 7, 2026: * * * Blake Lively Litigation Highlights Workplace Compliance Risks for Entertainment and Media Employers: 7 Practical Tips Recent Hollywood headlines highlight the need for entertainment and media industry employers to implement clear, consistent workplace policies for both performers and staff. In the high-profile litigation between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a court recently dismissed the majority of Lively's claims, including discri more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 7, 2026: * * * New Jersey Finalizes Rules for Controversial ABC Classification Test: Businesses with Independent Contractors Should Act Now New Jersey businesses should get ready for new regulations on classifying workers as independent contractors under the state's ABC test. The rules aim to provide clarity, protection for legitimate independent contractors, and transparent enforcement guidelines for businesses, according to a May 5 announcement fro more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Founding University of Georgia College of Engineering Dean Tapped as 11th President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Donald J. Leo, PhD, as the 11th president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He will assume the role on June 1. An accomplished administrator with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Leo's leadership journey is largely defin more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 7 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * From criminal law to AI-powered healthcare research, Kennesaw State graduate charts a new path * KENNESAW, Ga. | May 7, 2026 Henry Flores bet on himself when he chose to start over in a new country. Now graduating from Kennesaw State University with a Master of Science in Information Technology, his contributions on award-winning research projects could transform how patients monitor their wellbeing. A graduate research assistant in the Intern more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Carr Brings New Indictment in Bartow County for $72k Georgia Lottery Theft CARTERSVILLE, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Bartow County charging Jovante Peters, 33, of Dawson, with Forgery and Theft. As asserted in the indictment, Peters fraudulently deposited a forged check from the Georgia Lottery Corporation in the amount of $72,096.25. "Let's be very clear - when you steal from  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 6 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason funds seven GCI catalyst research projects driving bold solutions for a prosperous future * As the university's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) enters its second year, George Mason University today announced funding for seven catalyst research projects and the launch of the Grand Challenge Research Exchange-quarterly convenings for all GCI-related research to accelerate solutions to the grand challenge of our time. "We have placed our first  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Georgia Legal Services Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter addresses HUD's Interim Final Rule proposing to eliminate the rule that mandates public housing and project-based rental assistance providers to provide tenants with a 30-day notice before filing eviction actions for rent nonpayment. GLSP emphasized that the 30-day notice r more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary by Communications Manager Athan Clark: * * * Many People Don't Know What a Charter School Is. Every year, thousands of Georgia parents fill out lottery applications for schools their children may never get to attend. Not because they can't afford it, but because thousands of other Georgia families want the same thing and there simply aren't enough seats. That school is a public charter school. And if you're not entirely sure what that means, y more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 7 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Georgia: An escalating media freedom crisis * Since the contested parliamentary elections in October 2024, Georgia has experienced one of the most rapid and serious deteriorations of press freedom ever seen in an EU member state or candidate country, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners warn today. As we mark World Press Freedom Day 2026, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its partners once again draws attention to the more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Nominates New Judges and Clerk Magistrate Governor Maura Healey nominated Alison Silber to serve as Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court, Georgia Petropoulos to serve as an Associate Justice of the District Court and Gregory Bartlett to serve as the Clerk Magistrate for the Southern Berkshire District Court. The three nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.  "All three more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, May 8 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix Odyssey Program announces project funding for spring 2026 cycle The Hendrix College Committee on Engaged Learning is pleased to announce $89,013.17 in Odyssey Program funding awarded to 21 projects. These projects involve a range of academic, professional, and personal explorations in photography, cultural immersions, local and global justice systems, research, and other endeavors near and far, and much more. Since 2005, the Committee on Engaged Learn more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * THE IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY: A FAREED ZAKARIA SPECIAL PREMIERES MAY 10 at 8pmET/PT New York, NY - In his second term, President Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential authority-defying Congress, ignoring the courts, denying due process, attacking free speech, prosecuting political opponents, launching a war unilaterally, and deploying troops domestically. Yet Trump is hardly the first president to wield power that has been considered to be beyond more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 8 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Eckerd College Student Showcase Week highlights research and achievement across disciplines By Izzy Wild Merl '28 From marine invertebrates in the Gulf of Mexico to Brexit film analysis and climate fiction, the 19th Annual Research Symposium at Eckerd College on April 22 showcased the full spectrum of undergraduate research. The symposium featured 83 student poster presentations spanning eight disciplines, including animal behavior, environmental sc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSxrep) -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian State Security Faces Rising Challenges Executive Summary: * The Georgian State Security Service's (SSSG) annual report names the Russian occupation of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) as Georgia's main challenge and risk. * The SSSG noted rising terrorist activities, including potential attacks by supporters of international terrorist organization more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by Vadim Shtepa, editor-in-chief of Region.Expert, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * PACE Establishes Platform for Russian Opposition Delegation Executive Summary: * Participants of the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces in Exile--established in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on January 26 as the first Russian delegation officially recognized since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine- more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How Higher Temperatures Can Benefit (or Devastate) Bumble Bee Populations New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species - particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those benefits, and may contribute to declining bumble bee populations in the southeastern United States. "A lot of research on how higher temperatures affect living  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The stayed rule, issued in 2023 by the Biden-era FDA, has the prac more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Tourism Hits Record $37.2 Billion in 2025 * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "North Carolina remains a great place to visit from our beautiful shore to our breathtaking mountains," said Governor Josh Stein. "Ev more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Presents the Networks Catalyst in Safety Award * BALTIMORE - The National Safety Council announced the honorees of the 2025 Networks Catalyst in Safety Award, recognizing the driving forces behind proactive approaches to innovating critical environmental, health and safety (EHS) solutions. The runner-up and winner of the award are: Runner-up Georgia-Pacific The manufacturing company demonstrated their commitment to more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS America @ 250 Continues with Semiquincentennial-Themed Programming * to Mark the Nation's Historic Anniversary ARLINGTON, VA; May 7, 2026 - PBS America @ 250, a multiyear celebration of U.S. history, culture, and children's programming, which began in spring 2025 and continues through America's Semi-quincentennial in 2026 and beyond, is part of the largest national and local engagement effort in its history. New programming will air throug more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 8 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release: * * * RBC's Avion Rewards Named Global Loyalty Program of the Year at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards Avion Rewards also captures 2026 International Loyalty Program of the Year - The Americas for the fourth consecutive year, cementing its position as a global leader in customer rewards * RBC's Avion Rewards is the 2026 International Loyalty Program of the Year - Global, capturing the most coveted loyalty award at the 2026 International Loyalty Awa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mike Collins Introduces Medical Protections for Veterans * Washington, D.C. \-Today, Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) introduced the Veterans Opioid Records Transmission and Exchange (VORTEX) Act, legislation to protect America's veterans from dangerous opioid overprescribing. Rep. Mike Collins is joined by house cosponsors Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), Re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory's Candler School of Theology * Terrence L. Johnson, director of religion and public life and Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School, has been appointed the next Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A highly regarded theological scholar and academic leader as well as an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Two faculty members selected for Governor's Teaching Fellows Program * MACON, Ga. -Two Mercer University faculty members, Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Adair and Dr. T. Vivian Liao, were recently selected for the prestigious Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. The Fellows are selected based on: * Commitment to undergraduate teaching -Applicants demonstrate how they have improved their teaching practices and how they would like to enhance their teaching and professiona more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * Designing for Everyone: Accessibility, Inclusivity at the Core of New National Training Center Power Soccer, Beach Soccer and Futsal are Extended National Team programs that will have their own playing surface at the new Arthur M. Blank National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia * ATLANTA - An integral facet of U.S. Soccer's mission is to make the sport of soccer more accessible to everyone, and the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center brings more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 7 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Students Gain Hands-On Legislative Experience Through Georgia Legislative Internship Program * This semester, four University of West Georgia students traded classrooms for the Georgia State Capitol, gaining real-world experience through the Georgia Legislative Intern Program (GLIP) and related legislative placements. From tracking bills on the Senate floor to engaging with constituents daily, these Wolves put their education into action. Gwy more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2026 Founder's Medalists * Vanderbilt University recognized the 2026 Founder's Medalists for their remarkable scholarly dedication and outstanding achievements during the Graduates Day event on May 7 as part of the Commencement celebration. Since 1877, the university has awarded a medal to the student graduating with top honors from each of the university's schools and colleges. The award pays tribute to the  more PR