OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, May 8 -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release: * * * 'Hope Lights the Way': Colorfully inspiring the next generation of engineers At Black & Veatch, solving complex infrastructure challenges is serious business. But inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers -- and sparking imagination -- can start colorfully with creativity, curiosity and even a well-used box of crayons. That spirit is at the heart of "Hope Lights the Way: A Story About the Power of Engineering," a children's coloring book created more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Amy Hansen receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for water research in Chile * LAWRENCE -Amy Hansen, associate professor of civil & environmental engineering at University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to conduct research in Chile for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Hansen will conduct field research investigating how different water sources mix in natural  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and Players Era Announce Multi-Year Agreement for Players Era Men's College Basketball Championships * * The 2026 Players Era Men's Championships will expand to 24 teams across two tournaments, highlighted by the past two national champions Michigan and Florida * ESPN networks will be the exclusive home of all 37 games across the two tournaments and Players Era and ESPN Events will collaborate on all event stag more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank's ongoing investments and charitable efforts that more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU School of Education & Human Sciences to honor Bob Swift with 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences will honor alumnus Bob Swift with one of its top awards this spring. He will receive the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award at 10:30 a.m. May 16 during the school's spring convocation ceremony at Allen Fieldhouse. Swift came to KU on a full-ride football scholarship and graduated in 1976 w more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 7 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Mars celebrates Halfway to Halloween, unveiling new seasonal treats for 2026 * Featuring new SKITTLES(R) POP'd Creepy Crunch and TWIX(R) Skulls, the Mars lineup taps into consumer demand for innovative textures and festive shapes. * The expansive Halloween portfolio features more than 120 items, including 60+ variety bags and the return of popular seasonal staples. * NEWARK, NJ -  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 7 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Moody's Investors Service Upgrades Kansas Outlook to Positive Moody's Investors Service, which provides international financial research and well-known credit ratings, announced that it has upgraded the credit outlook for the State of Kansas, underscoring Governor Kelly's steady fiscal leadership. "Moody's upgraded positive outlook is a reflection of the hard work done over the last eight years to undo the damage created by the previous administrat more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Saluki Pride: James Garvey receives SIU's Scholar Excellence Award James Garvey is an internationally known scholar and researcher with countless publications and grants to his name and for those accomplishments and his transformative teaching, he has earned recognition as SIU's 2026 university-level Scholar Excellence Award winner. This is one of eight Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards presented by the university to honor faculty and staf more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * School of Pharmacy to host David Sinclair for Takeru Higuchi Memorial Lecture * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry will welcome David Sinclair as the 18 th Takeru Higuchi Memorial Lecturer and Award recipient. The Higuchi Memorial Lecture Series, sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and the Higuchi family, honors the legacy of Professor Takeru Higuchi, regarded as the "Father more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Visits Six Counties in Southeast Kansas * Pittsburg - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spent Friday traveling across Southeast Kansas, meeting with manufacturers, educators, healthcare leaders, and small business owners to see firsthand how recent policy wins, from full expensing to expanded childcare tax credits, are already making a difference for Kansas workers and families. Highlights from the visit include: For more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Total Specific Solutions Acquires Keypoint Intelligence * Total Specific Solutions (TSS) has acquired Keypoint Intelligence. With the acquisition of this insight-driven company, TSS further strengthens its market position in North America following the acquisition of GeoSoftware. Keypoint Intelligence is a data services, business intelligence and document management solution provider serving the digital imaging industr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 8 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Announces Groundbreaking For Conservatory Expansion New, updated facilities to provide greater opportunities for students and community * The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory announced that their facility expansion would break ground September 23. The plan includes a 35,000-square-foot addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center, adding crucial performance and rehearsal spaces in a striking glass- and light-fi 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