COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 18 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Amanda Fairchild named faculty director of Capstone Scholars program * Amanda J. Fairchild has been named faculty director of the Capstone Scholars Program, effective May 16. A professor and associate department chair in the Department of Psychology, Fairchild brings nearly two decades of experience in academic leadership, student mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration to the role. "Amanda Fairchild is an accomplished scholar, i more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, May 18 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Establishes Harkins Family Endowment Fund * Catawba College has announced the establishment of the Harkins Family Endowment Fund, created through the generosity of Steve Harkins '77 and Cindy Harkins, long-time supporters of the College whose leadership and philanthropic commitment have advanced Catawba's mission and student-centered initiatives. The Harkins Family Endowment Fund will create a lasting legacy at Catawba, strengthening the  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Emeritus College recognizes new members for 2026 New Emeritus Faculty Members Recognition * On Wednesday, April 29, the Emeritus College celebrated its 23rd Emeritus Day with a special ceremony and reception. Interim President Robert Jones and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Cole Smith welcomed 32 new emeritus faculty members to the college (one posthumously) and seven Affiliate Members to the college. Keynote Speakers Kath more PR

ROME, Italy, May 19 -- Enel, an energy provider company, issued the following news release on May 18th, 2026: * * * Enel signed agreement for the acquisition of a portfolio of around 270 MW of solar plants in USA * The agreement provides for the acquisition of seven operational photovoltaic plants for a consideration of approximately 140 million US dollars, which will bring a positive contribution to Group results (ordinary EBITDA) of around 20 million US dollars per year * The transaction is coherent with the Enel Group's strategy, which e more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, which is one of the top ten awards at ISEF. As winners more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries throu more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 18 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman University President Elizabeth Davis Announces Plans to Conclude Presidency at End of 2026-27 Academic Year * Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that the 2026-27 academic year will be her final year as the university's 12th president, capping a presidency that has transformed the institution's academic model, financial foundation, and national standing. Davis shared her decision with the Board of Trustees this past Saturd more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster's Schedule: Monday, May 18, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Monday, May 18, 2026, includes the following: Monday, May 18 at 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will participate in the Ferrara Candy Company groundbreaking speaking ceremony at the Orangeburg Country Club, 2745 Griffith Drive, North Orangeburg, S.C. - *** Original text here: https://governor.sc.gov/news/2026-05/governor-hen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College * John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1.  As dean, Nauright will serve as a senior academic leader within the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Cam more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * John Nauright named dean of Penn State's University College UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1. As dean, Nauright will serve as a senior academic leader within the Office of the Vice P more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Dominion Energy in Historic Combination With NextEra Energy All-Stock Deal Creates World's Largest Regulated Electric Utility Business at $420 Billion Enterprise Value * McGuireWoods LLP advised Dominion Energy, Inc. in its definitive agreement to combine with NextEra Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $420 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $249 billion. The more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * NextEra-Dominion Merger Would Create a Mega Utility Monopoly That Makes Families Pay for the AI Boom * In response to news that NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion all-stock deal -the largest power-sector merger on record, creating the largest electric utility in the country serving roughly 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic In Florida alone, so-called new "exempted" fishing permits could allow fishing to exceed the annual catch limit by 20 times - threatening ongoing efforts to rebuild fish stocks * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Ocean Conservancy, represented by Earthjustice, filed an amicus brief in Southeastern Fisheries Association v. Lutnick (D.D.C.),  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Calls For One-Year Moratorium On New Data Centers In South Carolina * CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 18, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina, putting Big Tech on notice: South Carolina families will not foot the bill for their massive energy demands. "South Carolina is not Big Tech's personal power grid," said Congresswoman Mace. "These compan more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Rob Prucka selected as chair of the Department of Automotive Engineering * Robert Prucka has been appointed chair of Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering.  Prucka has served as interim chair of the department and has demonstrated outstanding leadership, a strong commitment to students and faculty, and a clear vision for the future of automotive engineering education and research at Clemson. He is the Alan Kulwicki Professor of Moto more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * The brain behind the words, understanding developmental language disorder and sensory processing * Language development and sensory processing skills are closely related. According to an article on Brain Behavior, children who have problems with language development tend to experience challenges with motor and auditory processes. This offers an opportunity to explore how language development plays a larger role in sensory health, an more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * When the water turns green: How Clemson University is helping communities fight harmful algal blooms * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences On a hot South Carolina afternoon, a pond can look calm and harmless until it doesn't. The water turns a blue-green color. Livestock continue to drink and wade. Dogs swim. Animals get sick. Families wonder if the water is safe. Across South Carolina, harmful algal blooms are becoming more common. O more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 19 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 Wofford College holds 172nd Commencement * Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees during the 172nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17. Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, delivered the keynote address to those gathered on the lawn of Main Building. Honorary degree, teaching and service awards The college conferred honorary degrees on four individuals: Ashley Richardson Allen, Christopher A.P. more PR