WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * 88th Air Base Wing welcomes new command team The 88th Air Base Wing welcomed a new leadership team during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 16.  During the dual ceremony, Col. Jason Okumura assumed command of the 88 ABW from Col. Dustin Richards, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Vollmer assumed responsibility from Chief Master Sgt. Tes more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * A Young Writer Finds Purpose in Christian Western Fiction * by Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer At a time when many young readers gravitate toward fantasy, dystopian fiction or romance, Peyton Korte of Cincinnati, a freshman at Cedarville University, chose a far less common path: Christian Western historical fiction. Peyton Korte's Novel Draws on Faith, Family, and the American West For Korte, that choice was personal. His book, "The more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus commits $1.5 million to support medical education at Case Western Reserve University Stephen Gehlbach to endow pathway for medical education specialization at CWRU School of Medicine Story by: Amanda Brower Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $1.5 million commitment from Stephen Gehlbach, MD, PhD (MED '68), to name and endow a program for medical students interested in teaching and academic medicine. The Steph more PR

BEREA, Ohio, June 16 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW LaunchNET supports mental wellness-focused bakery * Haley Bishop, a BW sophomore studying neuroscience and entrepreneurship, combined her two areas of study to found Baking for the Brain, a mental wellness-focused bakery. Baking for the Brain is a bakery that focuses on the health of the brain, utilizing science-backed ingredients to create sweet treats that are both delicious and can help the brain release chemicals that promote comfort, calm or focus. more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following Q&A on June 16, 2026, involving assistant dean of career success Sandra English: * * * 5 Questions with Weatherhead's assistant dean of career success, Sandra English Story by: Meg Herrel Her road to Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management was long and winding, a factor that Sandra English, assistant dean of career success, attributes to her willingness to be open to opportunities. "My entire career has been one stepping stone after  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following Q&A on June 16, 2026, involving Kate Letai, PhD student in the School of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program: * * * Meet an aspiring physician-scientist who is turning curiosity into impact Story by: Kayla Kingston Kate Letai never wanted to choose between helping patients and asking scientific questions. Growing up around medicine and research, she saw firsthand how discoveries in the lab could change lives in hospital rooms--and she knew she wanted to more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Preparing Leaders for the Business of Sports * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations As the global sports industry is projected to surpass $635 billion by 2029, demand is growing for professionals who can navigate the business side of sports in areas such as marketing, analytics, event management and sponsorship development. Online Sport Business Management Degree Launches in Fall 2026 To help meet that need, Cedarville University is more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation grants $77,500 to expand access to civic learning and remembrance across Florida ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance. Among other projects, these efforts include a youth civics competition, a reenactment  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at UToledo Health Now Offering Saturday Infusion Appointments * The Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at UToledo Health is now offering Saturday infusion appointments, expanding access for patients receiving intravenous cancer therapies and other infusion-based treatments. Appointments are available beginning Saturday, July 11. "Simply put, your fight doesn't take weekends off, and neither should access to the care and support that  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Federal Raid of Ohio Voting Rights Organization is an Affront to Democracy, say Good Trouble Lives On National Organizers * Last week, federal agents raided an office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voting rights organization that has helped Ohioans exercise their sacred freedom to vote and make their voice heard for the past 20 years.  In response, Good Trouble Lives On national organizers issued the following statement: "We are  more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 16 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * Five Flyers win national awards to pursue research, study and teach abroad * From studying and teaching abroad to conducting biology research, four University of Dayton students and a recent graduate are living their dreams after winning nationally competitive fellowships. Fulbright U.S. Student Program Callie LasCasas graduated in May from UD's pre-K to fifth grade education program with a certificate to teach English to speakers of other languages. She more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Housing & Insurance Chairman Flood Celebrates Bicameral Agreement Reached on Landmark Housing Legislation * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, who serves as Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee, released a statement following the announcement of an agreement between the House and Senate finalizing the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act." The agreement includes various provisions introduced and backed by Congressman Fl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Husted leads push to protect taxpayer investments and reduce national debt Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Investing in National Values, Economy, Strategy and Tomorrow (INVEST) Act. This bill would ensure strategic federal ownership stakes in private companies are temporary. The Trump Administration has made bold, historic investments to strengthen domestic supply chains and expand American production in industries critica more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: "Key Democrats" Continue To Voice Outrage After FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization * COLUMBUS, OH - Following breaking news late last week that FBI agents raided the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a nonprofit organization focused on voter registration, civic engagement and community organizing, and visited the homes of current and former staff and volunteers, Ohio Democrats are forcefully speaking out and demanding mor more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day's growth in real assets continues with arrival of commercial real estate transactions partner Tim Swearingen in New York Tim Swearingen has joined Jones Day as a partner in its Real Estate Practice. He is based in the Firm's New York Office. Mr. Swearingen focuses his practice on complex acquisitions, sales, development projects, financings, and joint ventures between commercial real estate developers and debt and equity investors. He has worked on more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Justice Department Requires OhioHealth to Stop Using Anticompetitive Healthcare Contract Terms That Raise Costs for Ohio Patients Proposed Settlement Would Allow Patients, Employers, and Health Insurers to Select Lower Cost Healthcare Options - The Justice Department's Antitrust Division filed a proposed settlement today to resolve the United States' civil antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth Corporation (OhioHealth) challenging  more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 16 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report * When Madelyn Orcutt arrived at Kent State University, she was a Canton, Ohio, student looking for a great education close to home. What she found was the world. Through Kent State's education-abroad program, Orcutt studied in Florence, Italy, learning design and history from Italian professors inside a renovated 18th-century palazzo, and participated in a workshop in New York City in partn more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 15 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Six Students and One Aircraft * A team of six engineering students set out to design, build and fly a large-scale cargo remote-controlled aircraft for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly competition. The result was a 10-foot-long aircraft with a 5-foot wingspan, developed through months of design, testing and iteration. Building Something Special "Once the rule sets came out, we collectively brainstormed how we could make th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * The League of Women Voters Sounds the Alarm as Attacks on Voter Participation Intensify Ahead of the Midterms The League of Women Voters today urged Americans nationwide to recognize and reject an escalating pattern of voter silencing, intimidation, and suppression as the country moves closer to the November midterm elections. From continued efforts to relitigate the 2020 election to raids on voting rights organizations and renewed eff more PR

WICKLIFFE, Ohio, June 17 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news on June 16, 2026: * * * Lubrizol and Grasim Inaugurate Advanced CPVC Resin Plant in Vilayat, Gujarat * New facility expands Lubrizol's integrated India CPVC manufacturing footprint, combining resin capabilities in Vilayat with enhanced compounding in Dahej * This project reinforces Lubrizol's long-term commitment to India, propelling local innovation through local talent and local facilities * New site also supports India's infrastructure gr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association posted the following news release: * * * Marco's Pizza Expands Headquarters with New Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando * State-of-the-art Hub to Host Franchisees, Enhance Training, and Accelerate Operational Performance TOLEDO, Ohio - Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the development of a new Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando - a strategic investment designed to elevate franchisee training, strengt more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide Partners with Barn Owl to Expand Remote Monitoring Solutions for Customers * Nationwide, a leading protector of U.S. farms and ranches, is helping its agriculture customers take a proactive approach to rural property monitoring through a new relationship with Barn Owl, a provider of solar-powered, cellular-connected remote camera systems designed specifically for farms, ranches and rural agribusiness operations. Nati more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Under Fire For Profiting Off Nearly $60K in Stock Sales While Serving in U.S. Senate * Husted refuses to back stock trading ban for members of Congress COLUMBUS, OHIO - New reporting from NBC 4's Colleen Marshall reveals that Jon Husted " sold stock worth nearly $60,000 " when he was serving on the board of directors of Heartland Bank after being appointed to the U.S. Senate. WATCH HERE: Transcript: Colleen Marshall, NBC 4 more PR

IRVING, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * NewsNation Launches "Spirit of America" Road Trip for America's 250th Birthday * Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin Reports from Communities Across America Ahead of July 4 th Multiplatform Series to be Made Available on NewsNation's Website and the Connected TV Apps of Nexstar's Local Television Stations Across the Country CHICAGO, IL (June 16, 2026) - As the United States approaches its  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 16 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Named Heat Race Sponsor for Great Lakes Super Sprints * Northwood University is expanding its presence in motorsports through a new sponsorship with Great Lakes Super Sprints, one of the Midwest's premier sprint car racing organizations. The sponsorship reflects Northwood's growing commitment to motorsports business education and provides another meaningful way for the university to connect with racing fans, competitors, teams, sponsor more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Business Immigration Practice in Columbus with Shareholder David Janklow COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome back David Janklow as a shareholder in the firm's Columbus office. Janklow joins from FBT Gibbons LLP, where he was a partner. Janklow returns to Ogletree Deakins with more than 15 years of experience advising e more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State students showcase creativity, business sense at fashion show * The Ohio State University students who participated in the Fashion Production Association's (FPA) recent runway show at the Ohio Union not only put their creativity into practice - they gained professional experience that can benefit them in the workplace, organizers say. The runway show gives students in the fashion and retail studies program in the College of Education and Human Ecol more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Calls on Governor DeWine to Veto Anti-Voter, Unfunded Mandate House Bill 472 * Columbus - Today, the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition calls on Governor DeWine to veto House Bill 472, warning the legislation would make it harder for many Ohioans to vote by mail and would introduce new identity theft and privacy concerns for voters. The bill would also force local elections officials to p more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year * RESTON, Va. -Prairie Rivers Network has received the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year Award to celebrate its leadership in grassroots organizing and advocacy to protect Illinois's rivers and streams, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to state lands, and transform environmental stewardship. "From advancing the Quad Cities Clim more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following statement on June 16, 2026, by President Neville Pinto: * * * President Pinto Announces UC's new Vice President for Research Dr. Loren Wold begins August 10 President Neville Pinto shared the below message with the University of Cincinnati community this morning. By John Bach, 513-556-2019, john.bach@uc.edu Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that, pending approval by the UC Board of Trustees, Dr. Loren Wold has been selected as the University of Cinci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Reps. Sykes & Friedman Co-Convene First Meeting of House Democrats' Housing Affordability Working Group * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Laura Friedman (CA-30) co-convened the first meeting of House Democrats' Housing Affordability Working Group last week. This is one of five member-driven groups launched by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans are Fighting Against Fraud While Democrats Protect Criminals * "Here in the Senate, every single Democrat voted against landmark legislation to fight fraud, to fight waste, to fight abuse, to fight corruption. Democrats would rather protect thieves than protect hardworking American taxpayers and the people these programs were created to help." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how Republ more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors Bloomberg News with New America Award for immigration reporting * The Society of Professional Journalists honors Bloomberg News staff with this year's New America Award for "Immigration, Inc.," its investigative series examining the economic and human consequences of expanded U.S. immigration enforcement. This year ' s award recognizes journalism published or broadcast in 2025.  The New America Award hono more PR

KENT, Ohio, June 15 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * STEM Education Teams Design Smart Cities of the Future * A tree house with a welcome sign etched in Braille. A candy shop with a ramp for accessibility. A windmill-powered hospital. A 'hovercraft' combination car and boat. A hotel that houses a rooftop heliport. These were not the inventions of world-renowned architects, ingenious engineers or overzealous city planners, but just some of the clever creations of local students who developed prototype inventions co more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering professor named ASME Fellow Prashant Khare is a leading researcher in fluid dynamics and hypersonic flight By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu Prashant Khare, Bradley Jones Chair and professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and prolific researcher in the field of fluid dynamics, added another accolade to his list of achievements. Earlier this year, he was named a Fellow of the American Society  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI can clone your voice. Why that's powerful -- and dangerous New UC research dives into the persuasiveness of vocal similarity By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu Using artificial intelligence, scammers can duplicate someone's voice with just seconds of audio, says the University of Cincinnati's Kimberly Hyun. Imposter scams are one of the most common forms of fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Hyun, assistant professor o more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * AI is rewriting brand marketing strategies. Here's how to stay ahead Marketing strategies need to shift for the future of ecommerce By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu AI is reshaping the rules of how marketing agencies work. Is your brand ready? From campaign planning and content creation to search visibility and customer engagement, artificial intelligence is reworking the way agencies operate and how brands compete. Yet many organizations a more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Former Ohio Innocence Project attorney reviews Hamilton County convictions By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that former Ohio Innocence Project attorney Donald Caster will now work with Hamilton County as part of its new Conviction Integrity Unit, designed to strengthen the public's trust in the criminal justice system. Caster served on faculty at the University of Cincinnati College Law and as a staff more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Nursing schools expand enrollment in Greater Cincinnati UC expects a boost in first-year nursing students this fall By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing along with other nursing programs in Greater Cincinnati are looking to increase their enrollment ranks as a regional and national shortage of educated nurses continues, reports the Cincinnati Business Courier. The federal Bureau of Labor  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * World Cup puts spotlight on immigration policy UC professor teaches course on sports and politics By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu CNN and NPR turned to a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati to explain the intersection of sports and politics at the FIFA World Cup. Cities across the United States are playing host to fans and players from around the world for the international soccer tournament held every more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Earns 5-Year Continued Accreditation from Higher Learning Commission * The University of Toledo has earned continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the next five years, after successfully completing its mid-cycle review process. Developed by a steering committee, the assurance argument, also known as a self-study, provided detailed evidence demonstrating how UToledo meets the four criteria required for accreditation by the more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Teachers in Science of Reading * The University of Toledo earned top marks from a national research and policy organization for how well it prepares future educators to teach elementary students to read. The National Council on Teacher Quality awarded undergraduate and graduate early childhood education degree programs in UToledo's Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education each an A+ i more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * New UToledo Study Tracks Juvenile Sturgeon from Ohio's First-Ever Reintroduction Effort * A new telemetry study published in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences finds that the method used to raise juvenile lake sturgeon before stocking has little bearing on how the fish behave after release -an important finding for ongoing efforts to restore the species to the Maumee River and other Ohio rivers. Lake sturgeon were once abundant throughou more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, June 15 -- West Liberty University Foundation posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Foundation Establishes the Howard and Theresa Lemasters Endowed Scholarship The West Liberty University (WLU) Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the Howard and Theresa Lemasters Scholarship, created through a generous $100,000 bequest to support future generations of students pursuing business degrees. The scholarship fund will provide financial assistance to graduates of Barnesville High School more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States More than 20 collegiate athletic conferences, representing 228 colleges and universities across 46 States, including historically black colleges and universities and current student-athletes, have publicly supported and praised the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legis more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 16 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms * Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Provost, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The in more PR