WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "No limitations" DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban Despite assurances that Ohio's Senate Bill 1 would eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs from public universities, new undercover footage from Accuracy in Media suggests little has changed where it matters most: the classroom. Many believe Ohio has eradicated DEI from higher education. But according to a senior academic official, DEI is alive and well at Ohio State. Jennie Babcock, Assi more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * ACLU of Ohio and Reproductive Rights Law Initiative File Proposed Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Involving Trumbull County Judge Targeting Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment Columbus, OH - Today, the ACLU of Ohio and the Reproductive Rights Law Initiative (RRLI) at Case Western Reserve University School of Law filed a proposed amicus brief in the Supreme Court of Ohio, arguing that Trumbull County Judge David Engler lacks  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component * COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined below) (or their respective affiliates) from third pa more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force, Boeing accelerate KC-46 upgrades to target readiness * The U.S. Air Force and the Boeing Company have come to terms for a plan to improve the readiness of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker and accelerate capability delivery to the fleet. The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and impleme more PR

AKRON, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Akron Public Schools expands partnership with The University of Akron Akron Public Schools (APS) proudly announced on May 11, 2026, the expansion of its long-running partnership with The University of Akron (UA), naming the institution as a sister university to North High School. This announcement builds on the strong relationship between APS and UA, which includes established partnerships with NIHF STEM High School, Ellet High School, Akron Early College and oth more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes to define the term "willfully" in Department of Justice regulations that implement the Gun Control Act. Comments are due on August 6, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the Gun Control Act of 1968 ("GCA"), as amended. This responsibility includes the authority to promulgate regulations necessary to enforce the provisions of the GCA.[1] See1 more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 12 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * AU Department of Psychology contributes to major study that landed on the cover of Nature magazine * ASHLAND, Ohio - A massive research project on the trustworthiness of scientific studies that involved several members of the Ashland University Department of Psychology as co-authors landed on the cover of Nature magazine on April 1. The years-long project, Systematizing Confidence in Open Research and Evidence (SCORE), brought together 865 collaborators across ma more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU alumnus partners with alma mater to launch AI "living lab" for students Aivana CEO Chris Ybarra leverages multi-AI platform to provide real-world experience to BGSU students By Branden Ferguson Bowling Green State University and Columbus-based AI startup Aivana have launched a strategic partnership to provide students with essential real-world experience in artificial intelligence development. Founded by BGSU alumnus Chris Ybarra '08, '24, A more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices were up 0.8 percent in April, up 4.1 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index was up 5.7 percent, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Blunt Rochester, Barragan, DeSaulnier Lead Bicameral Opposition to New EPA Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), along with U.S. Representatives Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), led 34 members from both chambers in opposition to EPA Administrator Zeldin's Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule. The Common Sense A more PR

NEW YORK, May 12 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Southern Ohio Chapter Hosts 42nd Annual Cincinnatian of the Year Gala, Raising Over $1 Million * NFL Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Tackle Orlando Brown, Jr. Honored as Breakthrough T1D's Cincinnatian of the Year The Super Bowl Champion Donated $100,000 to Breakthrough T1D in Honor of Saturday's Recognition Cincinnati, OH, May 12, 2026 - Breakthrough T1D, formerly JD more PR

HAMILTON, New York, May 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education * Colgate University has long been known for the exceptional quality of its academic faculty and Division I coaching, but rarely do the two come together to learn from one another -until now. A Faculty Learning Community (FLC) launched in fall 2025 to bring together classroom and athletic faculty around student-centered pedagogy. It carried into the spring semester, with participants reporting that their col more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute: HB645 Would Make State Government More Accountable * The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Finance Committee on the policy in Ohio House Bill 645, which, if adopted, would make state government better stewards of Ohio's taxpayer dollars a more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Evren Gurkan Cavusoglu and Mark D. Hammond receive The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring As students navigate the challenges, stresses and achievements of their educational experiences at Case Western Reserve University, a strong support system is crucial. Faculty and staff members play a major role in providing such support through mentorship. The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring ho more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront * * Week 0 kicks off with global games in Ireland and Brazil, plus Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta * Labor Day Weekend packed with premium presentations, including Lane Kiffin's LSU debut vs. Clemson on ABC Saturday Night Football * Early season primetime ABC  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Sixth Circuit Amicus Brief * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit asserting the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets. The brief was filed in KalshiEx LLC v. Matthew T. Schuler, et al., No. 26-3196. The filing represents another step in the CFTC's broader effort t more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Computer Science Ph.D. student's research focuses on agency artificial intelligence * Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is continuously changing, and Miami University's Computer Science department aims to lead improvements that will help our community. Originally from China, Jingyi Huang is a first-year student pursuing her doctoral degree in Computer Science at Miami, choosing it because of its helpful comm more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 13 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, Joins UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Constance Chapman, M.D., MPH, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a new practitioner and an assistant professor. Chapman received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates from across the Buckeye State gathered at the Statehouse to meet with their elected officials during the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Cancer Action Day. They let lawmakers know that Ohio can and must do better to reduce the cancer bu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Border Patrol leads the way: Highest drug seizures along the Northern Border * DETROIT - U.S. Border Patrol's Detroit Sector led all northern border sectors in drug seizures since 2019. A recent General Accountability Office report examined seven years' worth of data from U.S. Border Patrol's northern border sectors - Spokane, Blaine, Havre, Grand Forks, Detroit, Buffalo, Houlton, and Swanton. These  more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Wade Edwards named dean of Longwood's Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wade Edwards, a longtime professor of French at Longwood who has served as associate dean of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences since 2018, has been named the next dean of the largest college at the university. Edwards was selected following a national search of candidates. He is known across campus as a thoughtful and considered leader who has focused his at more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot kicks off 40th season in Baton Rouge with 500th show on the road * * College GameDay opens the 2026-27 college football season in Baton Rouge for statement show: Saturday, Sept. 5 featuring LSU vs. Clemson * College GameDay will originate from Austin, Texas in Week 2 (Sept. 12) * GameDay, coming off its most-watched season in history, is nominated for seven Sports E more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 12 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Excelling in academics, research, and music as undergraduate students * Grace Koo and Jack Nomina both performed in the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra in high school. She played violin, he played oboe. As Miami University undergraduates, both excelled in academics, research, and music. This Saturday, they will graduate with bachelor's degrees. But both Koo and Nomina will remain at Miami as they work toward finishing their combined master's programs, so more  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Extremist Carey Coleman Caught Telling Teachers' Unions to "Go to Hell" * New OH-13 GOP nominee attacked the over 91% of Ohio public school teachers who belong to a union at his own campaign launch Just days after the Ohio primary, which fell on National Teacher Day, extremist radio host Carey Coleman is heading into the general election dogged by on-camera remarks from his own campaign launch telling teachers' unions to "  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Forest health seminar takes aim at species threatening Kentucky woodlands * Kentucky State seminar series connects landowners, students, Extension professionals, stakeholders, researchers, and partners with practical management strategies FRANKFORT, Ky. -Unwanted species are taking root across Kentucky forests, crowding out native vegetation, weakening wildlife habitat, and driving up management costs for landowners. To help address those impacts, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security and Enforcement, have sent a letter to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner demanding documents related to actions protecting immigrants from deportation. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Larry Krasner District Attorney Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Three South Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107-3499 The Commi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 13 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Illinois Unveils Funding for Vacant and Abandoned Residential Properties $9 million investment will help local governments revitalize distressed areas, creating new housing opportunities * CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications from units of local government for grant funding dedicated to supporting local affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts acro more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 13 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release with Climate and Sustainability Initiative: * * * India's critical minerals sector faces financing challenges Concerted government efforts are needed to unlock investment across the supply chain. Key Takeaways: Volatile demand and supply, sharp swings in the prices of critical mineral inputs, long gestation periods, and high upfront capital requirements limit the flow of capital into the critical minerals sector.  more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 13 (TNSxrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Europe to source two-thirds of its LNG imports from US in 2026 as dependence deepens Key Takeaways: The ongoing energy crisis has increased Europe's reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US, which is on track to become the continent's largest gas supplier in 2026. IEEFA forecasts that the EU could source 80% of its LNG imports from the US by 2028. Europe's reliance on LNG threatens energy securit more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 13 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Restructuring PLN's transmission business could lower financing costs and align grid investment with Indonesia's energy transition needs (IEEFA Asia): A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds that Indonesia's grid expansion is being constrained not by a lack of policy ambition but by how transmission is financed -- resulting in slower build-out, higher financing  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day again named a top firm for associate satisfaction Jones Day has once again been recognized among the nation's leading law firms for associate satisfaction in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, an independent survey of law firm associate experience in the United States. Ranked in all seven Overall categories, the Firm ranked Band 1 ("Best of the Best") in five categories and Band 2 (Leaders) in the remaining two categories as follow more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces Over $1 Million In Federal Investment Secured for Local NW Ohio Airports in Williams, Defiance, and Sandusky Counties * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has awarded $1,066,575 in federal awards to support critical infrastructure improvements at Williams County Regional Airport (OG6), Defiance Memorial more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, May 12 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Lead with Justice and Sustainability: Antioch's Certificate in Socially Responsible Organizational Leadership * Leadership looks different now than it did even a few years ago, but organizations still need people who can manage teams, guide strategy, and keep operations moving. They also need leaders who can respond thoughtfully and with integrity to deeper questions. How does an organization serve its community well? How does it make decisions that reflect  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Leaders Cite Economic Hardship, Gas Prices as They Call for E15 Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Members of Congress and leaders from several agricultural and biofuel organizations gathered outside the Capitol today to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that will allow for the sale of fuel with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, all year long. A vote is sche more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Jane Petoskey: * * * The Instructure Canvas incident: What happened and what's next? In early May 2026, Instructure, Inc. (Instructure), the operator of the learning management Canvas software, experienced a network security incident that had a widespread impact on educational institutions across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Instructure is a private, Utah-based company founded in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Representatives 1113 Longworth House Office Building Washi more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 12 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin Baseball to Host NCAA Regional After Historic CCIW Championship Run * DECATUR, Ill. -Surrounded by teammates, coaches, and classmates, the Millikin University Baseball team had to wait until the end of Monday's NCAA Division III Baseball Selection Show watch party to see that their postseason journey would continue on familiar turf. The Big Blue (35-8) were selected as a regional host for the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament, with games se more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide Marks 100 Years with 100 Patents, Celebrates Innovators at 2026 Patent Awards * As Nationwide celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, the company has reached another major milestone: 100 patents awarded or pending, including 71 granted patents and 29 pending applications. The achievement underscores how innovation continues to shape the way Nationwide serves its customers, partners and communities. The milestone was more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NBC4: Ramaswamy Contradicts Himself on COVID-19 After Making Over $2 Billion in Profit & Pushing for National COVID Registry In unearthed audio reported by NBC4, Vivek Ramaswamy contradicted his own comments on COVID-19 after attacking Dr. Amy Acton on her role as Ohio Department of Health director. This discovery follows bombshell reporting from the Associated Press that shone a spotlight on Ramaswamy's pandemic ghosts, including how he and his company mad more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following statement on May 12, 2026: * * * NRF Commends House Passage of Federal Retail Crime Bill The following statement may be attributed to National Retail Federation Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French following the House passage of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. "Organized retail crime is one of the most urgent challenges facing retailers large and small in the communities they serve. NRF has long advocated for federal legis more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Democratic Party Launches Coordinated Campaign, "OhioWins" * With all eyes on Ohio and competitive elections in every corner of our state up and down the ballot, the Ohio Democratic Party is launching OhioWins, an historic coordinated campaign that will be mobilizing in all 88 counties to elect Democrats who will lower costs for Ohio families, protect Ohioans' freedoms, and grow our state. OhioWins will also work tirelessly to educate voters and protec more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Drummond leads 18-state coalition urging EPA to protect chemical facility data from cybersecurity threats Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lock down a proposed federal database of chemical facility information that the coalition says could help foreign governments and hackers target American infrastructure. Drummond and a coalition of 17 state  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * One Week After Ohio Primary, Momentum Is on House Democrats' Side * Spectrum News : "Democrats in Ohio may have more reason to hope than they've had in years." Just one week after Ohio's primary, the picture across the state's House battleground just keeps getting better for Democrats. Ohio Democrats posted one of their highest turnouts since 2006 -seeing huge increases in critical urban and suburban counties. Last week, nonp more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Operation Spring Spartan Strengthens Airmen Readiness * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - There's chaos in every direction; adrenaline flows as hearts begin to race; however, the Airmen of the 445th Airlift Wing can be confident knowing the training they received prepared them for these situations. These Airmen maintain their skills through various training exercises such as Operation Spring Spartan that took place April 13-14, and in more PR

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, May 13 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * PPG introduces SEM products for body shops in Mexico Products for automotive surface preparation, repair * Mexico City - PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of its SEM(R) brand to the automotive repair industry in Mexico. The SEM brand has more than 70 years of experience manufacturing products for vehicle surface preparation and repair, including abrasives and finishing products. Recognized by industry professionals in the United  more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings * Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) on April 27 in Indianapolis. The National Sportin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and nine colleagues issued sent a letter to Commerce and Labor departments regarding the announced closure of Conn-Selmer's manufacturing facility in Eastlake, Ohio, and the company's decision to offshore production to China. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 9, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Husted backs National Police Week resolution, law enforcement safety bill Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is backing a resolution and a bill to support law enforcement during National Police Week. Husted joined the National Police Week Resolution as an original cosponsor. This resolution would designate May 10, 2026, to May 16, 2026, as National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers. This includes four Ohio officers who were kill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Justin D. Smith, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas * Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas * Jeffrey T. more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * Survey: 8 in 10 New Yorkers Say State Should Slow or Adjust HVAC Regulations That Drive Up Costs As New York State pushes forward with sweeping HVAC and refrigerant regulations under Part 494, a new statewide survey commissioned by the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) finds that New York homeowners are highly concerned the regulations will increase costs and  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate Since 2023 * WASHINGTON POST : Iran war pushed inflation to highest rate in nearly three years New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level since late 2023. According to AAA, "Ohio currently has some of the highest gas prices in the country" and Ohioans are seeing " little to no relief in sight."  Jon Husted has voted six times to  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'GangTok': Study provides insights about the presence of gang culture on Tiktok UC criminologist has a research focus on urban street gangs and health criminology By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Phys.org highlighted a new study by the University of Cincinnati that is shedding light on TikTok content produced by gang members. The study analyzes 397 public TikTok videos associated with Latino gangs in Chicago to address four more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes visiting arts administration faculty member Quanice G. Floyd Floyd begins her new appointment as Visiting Professor on June 1 By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Quanice G. Floyd, EdD, as CCM's new Visiting Professor of Arts Administration. Her faculty appointment officially begins on June 1, 2026, and Floyd will work to develop and launc more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * College of Medicine alumnae and faculty chair support shared alma mater Michael A. Thomas, MD, and Cincinnati OB-GYN Megan Kessler, MD, Med '92 met in the hallways of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the early 1990s. Now married and parents to two adult children, both Thomas and Kessler are respected leaders in their field. Thomas is a professor and the chair of the UC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Kessler practices at For more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Engineering students win international aircraft design competition The UC Aerocats advanced team spent a year designing, testing and refining the aircraft By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu A team of University of Cincinnati engineering students earned first place in the advanced class of the international SAE Aero Design competition, where students design, build, and fly an aircraft. "When we started the project, our whole perspective was more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Is there anything to fear from Hantavirus? UC infectious diseases expert appears on local news radio By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu The University of Cincinnati's Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at the College of Medicine, recently appeared on Scott Sloan's show on 700 WLW to share facts surrounding Hantavirus. It's a different virus than Co more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Strong data, stronger AI defines 2026 Analytics and AI Summit Center for Business Analytics and AI event emphasizes human-centered AI By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu More than 400 attendees gathered at the Sharonville Convention Center in suburban Cincinnati on May 5 for the UC Center for Business Analytics and AI's 14th annual Analytics and AI Summit. The 2026 Summit invited attendees to experience keynotes from 84.51 and Microsoft, a panel more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Baseball sets sights on second consecutive conference championship this weekend * Winning a championship is hard. Defending a championship is even harder. But as college baseball's regular season reaches its final week, UTSA is on the verge of accomplishing that difficult feat. The Roadrunners, who were the American Conference's regular-season champions in 2025, are in a prime position to capture the league's regular-season title for th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Six students receive scholarships supporting crash safety research By Lindsay Key Six Virginia Tech engineering students received 2026-27 Clay Gabler Memorial Scholarships supporting their study of transportation and crash safety, injury biomechanics, vehicle crashworthiness, automated vehicles, and aeronautical safety. The awards have been given annually since 2023 in honor of Hampton Clay Gabler III, former professor and chair of the undergraduate biomedical  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Visual measure of illness perception paints a picture of quality of life * Asking patients with chronic lung illnesses to paint a picture, of sorts, that shows how they perceive the extent of their lung disease can tell clinicians as much about their symptom-related quality of life as pulmonary test results, a new study suggests. In current practice, patients answer a series of questionnaires - subjective self-reported data - that's combined with objective lun more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, May 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement West Liberty University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, in the Academic, Sports, and Recreation Complex (ASRC), awarding degrees to 310 undergraduate and graduate students. The ceremony was the first for the University's new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program. Eight graduates received their doctoral degrees during the ceremony. Stephanie Shaw, a West Libe more PR