WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * 'A particular brand of evil': Sen. Rick Scott Leads Senate in Sending Xi Birthday Condemnation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a day after Xi Jinping's birthday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by U.S. Senator Rick Scott condemning Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as well as the long train of abuses and atrocities the CCP has committed, including its exploitation of slave labor, genocide against ethn more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 18 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List * BOSTON - June 16, 2026 - Eighteen attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office are recognized in the 2026 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers magazine, with 11 included on the Super Lawyers list and seven on the "Rising Stars" list. The Greenberg Traurig attorneys on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named 2026 World Trademark Review Global Leaders * NEW YORK - June 15, 2026 - Six shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized as 2026 World Trademark Review WTR Global Leaders. Now in its eighth edition, WTR Global Leaders draws on market research from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to identify the "best of the best" in trademark law. According to the publi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A meeting of the minds drives discovery in the brain * In the lab of Hongjun Song, PhD, and Guo-li Ming, MD, PhD, something like a clinical trial is underway, except that no human patients are involved. Instead, hundreds of "mini brain tumors" immersed in cocktails of culture media and chemotherapies are the study subjects. "We call these avatars for testing cancer treatment," Song said. These micro-sized orga more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * After Just One Year in Office, Senator Ashley Moody Recognized for Best Constituent Services in the Senate Senator Ashley Moody is receiving a national award for providing excellent constituent service to Floridians. The Congressional Management Foundation this week named Senator Moody's office the winner of the 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service. Senator Moody is the first U.S. Senator to win a Democracy Aw more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Inaugural Cohort Selected for Fuster Prevention Forum Participants will become experts in primordial prevention and gain skills to lead a culture of prevention in their local communities - Honoring the legacy of Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, president of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, forty-seven clinicians were selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology's inaugural Fuster Prevention Forum in Washington on more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 16 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * As the Pister Scholarship grows, two scholars reflect on their time at UC Santa Cruz * This June, Andrea Aviles Guzman (Oakes '26, sociology with a concentration in digital justice) and Cipriano Echezarreta (Rachel Carson '26, environmental studies) graduate from UC Santa Cruz as Pister Scholars. Established by former UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Karl S. Pister in 1993, the Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program provides sc more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom calls out Trump's weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons Trump continues to pardon, protect, and reward convicted criminals, political loyalists, and January 6 rioters What you need to know: Governor Newsom today condemned the Trump administration's politically motivated DOJ investigation, all while President Trump continues to pardon convicted criminals, reward politic more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Kat Cammack, Marion County First Responders Champion Answering the Call Act * OCALA, Fla. -Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joined area fire and law enforcement leaders at Marion County Fire Rescue Station 28 today to champion the Answering the Call Act of 2026 (H.R. 8637), her legislation to strengthen mental health support for first responders through the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. "First responders see the worst of more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Crescent City Man Charged with Threatening to Kill the President * Jacksonville, Florida - Ryan Brown (27, Crescent City) has been charged by indictment with two counts of threatening to kill the President of the United States. If convicted of both counts, Brown faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to the indictment, more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 17 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Percopo Presents "Home, Sweet Homestead" to The Florida Bar RPPTL Section Members Dean Mead Estate Planning attorney Joseph M. Percopo presented "Home, Sweet Homestead: Mastering Florida's Homestead and Probate Issues" to members of The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law (RPPTL) Section. The presentation addressed the complexities of Florida homestead law and its impact on estate planning, pro 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

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award * RESTON, Va. -Eddie Gill of Indiana has received the National Wildlife Federation's Young Leader Award in recognition of his leadership in conservation, environmental education, and expanding access to the outdoors for underserved communities across Central Indiana. "Eddie isn't just talking about the future of conservation; he is actively building it right on the Wh more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced banking professional joins Pinnacle Financial Partners Mobile area team expands as firm grows in coastal Alabama - MOBILE, Ala. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus, has named Chad Newton as senior vice president and office leader for the Daphne, Alabama, office. Newton has more than 16 year more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, partners Scott M. Kosnoff and Eli Burriss and associates Emily Burgess, Owyn J. Ferguson and Mason S. Medeiros: * * * Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions from the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican Artificial Intelligence Briefing - This month's briefing covers the launch and federal suspension of Anthropic's Mythos 5, as well as various cybersecurity, safety more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 17 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * FIS Brings Secondary Loan Trading into the Modern Era with Trade & Distribution Manager * FIS Trade & Distribution Manager is the first dedicated secondary loan trading platform that automates the full trade lifecycle. * The platform is part of the FIS Commercial Lending Suite(TM), which now spans six integrated solutions covering every stage of the commercial loan lifecycle: origination, credit assessment, servic more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 17 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * In mosquitos, viruses fight to stand out from the crowd By JoAnn Adkins Inside every mosquito is a hidden ecosystem of viruses and this may help determine which diseases they spread, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Mosquitoes are best known for transmitting viruses like dengue, malaria and yellow fever. In a global study of the yellow fever mosquito, Aed more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 16 -- Flagler College posted the following Q&A involving assistant professor of physics Inci Ruzybayev: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Inci Ruzybayev Dr. Inci Ruzybayev is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Flagler College, where she joined the faculty in August 2025. She moved to the United States from her home country of Turkey to further her studies, earning her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Delaware with a focus on solid-state physics. Before joining Flagler College, she served as an Associate Profe more PR

NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Florida School District Unlawfully Fires Intersex Public School Teacher * ST. AUGUSTINE - A Florida school district unlawfully violated the rights of an intersex middle school teacher who was fired because he was perceived to be transgender due to the incongruence between his male gende more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, June 16 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: ** * From NIL to Private Equity: The Legal Issues Transforming Sports As sports law evolves from a niche specialty into a multidisciplinary field encompassing antitrust, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate governance, and athlete rights, Brooklyn Law School continues to prepare students for the legal challenges reshaping the industry. That commitment was recently recognized when Hackney Publications named Brooklyn Law School one of the Top 30 U more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public health * A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an $840,000 grant from NASA's Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team. The project will advance urban heat island mapping and work with local governments to accelerate the development of extreme heat action plans. Th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Over 3 months later: Donald Trump's Iran war continues to drain American wallets While the Trump administration's policies drive up energy costs, California is protecting consumers What you need to know: At 107 days, Trump's reckless Iran war has cost Americans a growing $58.8 billion in extra fuel costs. California's petroleum watchdog is out with a new market update - and the findings make clear that Trump's reckle more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Sends Task Force 1 to Assist Texas * OKLAHOMA CITY (June 16, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending two Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response. The teams include 12 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, along with boats, trailers, and equipment. They are deploying T more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised Lewandpol Property on the Acquisition of Central Point Office Building in Warsaw * WARSAW - 16 June 2026 - Greenberg Traurig advised Lewandpol Property on the acquisition of Central Point, a landmark office building in the heart of Warsaw's Central Business District, from Immobel. The transaction ranks among the largest office investment transactions on the Warsaw market this year and reflec more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Consortium on Investment in EUR270 Million Series D Financing of Isar Aerospace to Strengthen European Space Capabilities * BERLIN - June 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig advised a high-profile consortium of DACH family offices on its participation in Isar Aerospace SE's Series D financing round. Isar Aerospace SE, a Munich-based space company with a valuation of more than EUR2 b more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Samsung Electronics on $175M Investment in Element Biosciences * NEW YORK - June 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Samsung) in connection with its $175 million investment in Element Biosciences, Inc. (Element)'s upsized Series E financing round. Upon completion of the financing round, Samsung will become Element's largest shareholder, furt more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents State of North Dakota in $27.8M Settlement With Federal Government Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests * DENVER - June 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented the state of North Dakota in litigation that culminated in a $27.8 million settlement with the federal government, the full amount of the bench verdict, resolving its Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) case arising  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on the Environment, released the following opening statement from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Advancing Environmental Protection Through Science and Technology": * * * Good morning and thank you to our witness for joining us. Today's hearing will examine the science and technology activities of the Environmental Protection Agency, which includes the newly formed Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions (OA more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Connor Swenson, intern for Washington advocacy: * * * US Congress Approves Immigration Funding Despite Abuses Lawmakers Should Still Press for Transparency and Accountability - US President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law on June 10, including roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement. The legislation funds several agencies through September 2029, including approximately $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enfo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It... Sen. Rick Scott's American Dream Accounts Act Attracts Widespread Support * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rick Scott's American Dream Accounts Act gained record support as state and nationwide groups applauded the creation of dedicated, tax-advantaged savings account for first-time homebuyers as a way to make owning a home more realistic for hardworking Americans. The legislation is endorsed by the National Association of more PR

SAN JOSE, California, June 17 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * Infosys Earns FICO Recognition for Credit Stress and Collections Framework on FICO Platform Second annual GSI Partner Hackathon sees global partners push the boundaries of financial innovation with FICO(R) Platform - BENGALURU, India - Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) has announced that Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI first business consulting and technology services, has been named one of the winner more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 17 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Inside the first days of USF's response to the Marine Science Lab fire By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications & Marketing A storm blew into St. Petersburg on a Saturday afternoon as Tom Frazer worked at his desk at the USF College of Marine Science. He watched the storm roll in, recalling seeing a lightning strike a little after 3 p.m., followed by a massive downpour. He texted a friend: "It's deteriorating r more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * After Miami Gardens Drops Illegal Ban on Food Trucks, Law Firm Urges Aventura to Do the Same Food trucks are cooking again in Miami Gardens. In January, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent the city a letter explaining that its food truck ban violated Florida law. The letter and corresponding wave of media attention resulted in the city reversing its position and agreeing to let food trucks operate in Miami Gardens, which the more PR

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, June 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * KPMG Global Energy Conference: AI is Redefining the Power System * HOUSTON - New research revealed at the 21st annual KPMG Global Energy Conference shows the U.S. power system is entering a period of structural change driven by AI, data centers, and electrification, putting pressure on infrastructure, accelerating technology a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist: * * * July is the New January - 2026 Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new January. Following is our summary of the notable lab more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski: "It is hard right now. Every Alaskan is feeling it." * Washington, DC- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the impacts the Iran conflict has had on energy markets and prices, particularly in rural Alaska. Watch the speech here. Transcript As Delivered Madam President, like so many across the Senate, really, across the country, I think we've all been watching the news this weekend to more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, June 16 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * NBA champion to lead Florida Poly Men's Basketball * LAKELAND, Fla. - Few coaches can match a resume that includes winning an NBA championship alongside Michael Jordan and leading a college program to sustained success on the national stage. Dennis Hopson has done both. Now, Florida Polytechnic University has named the NBA champion and longtime coach as the inaugural head coach of its Men's Basketball program, adding a leader whose career  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * New CRL Report Gives Voice to Borrowers' Struggles with Expensive, Underregulated Subprime Auto Loans With auto loan debt at a historic high, report calls for Trump Administration, states to tackle predatory practices - With auto loan delinquencies and defaults as well as vehicle repossessions at the highest levels since the Great Recession, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) today rel 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

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 16 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * NSU Names Rick James Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rick James, executive vice president for strategy and operational excellence at Nova Southeastern University, has been named the university's executive vice president and chief operating officer, reflecting his expanded leadership role across several of the university's key operational and strategic functions. James, who joined NSU in 2024, will continue reportin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- The Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * Prestigous Vollmer Award honors Dean Thomas Blomberg's career in criminology and criminal justice The Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research - A career fueled by turning research and evidence into real-world policies and practices has earned Thomas G. Blomberg, dean of Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the 2026 August Vollmer Award, from the American Soci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Attends North Port VA Clinic Groundbreaking * NORTH PORT, FL - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Port VA Clinic today, formally marking the start of construction on a facility that will expand healthcare access for veterans across Sarasota, Charlotte, and surrounding counties. Once completed, the new clinic is expected to serve more than 10,000 veterans annually, allowing more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ed Markey's 'National Naloxone Awareness Day' Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Ed Markey celebrated the passage of a bipartisan resolution to recognize June 6, 2026, as "National Naloxone Awareness Day" following a unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate. In addition to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Maggie Hassan Introduce Legislation to Streamline Scam Reporting, Help Victims of Fraud Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan creating ReportScams.gov -- the first centralized online hub for Americans to report scams and get assistance after being targeted by fraudsters. Reporting scams more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Serbian National Extradited to Face Charges of Transporting Over $1 Million Worth of Stolen Luxury Watches * BOSTON - A Serbian national was extradited to the United States on June 5, 2026 to face charges for allegedly assisting in the possession and transportation of over 260 stolen luxury watches valued at $1.4 million. The defendant was arrested by Dutch authorities at an airport in Amsterdam while  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Synovus, Pinnacle welcome Tabitha Dobbs to growing South Carolina team Synovus, which recently merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, has added banking veteran Tabitha Dobbs to its Midlands, South Carolina team. Dobbs brings more than 25 years of banking experience as an office leader in Camden. "Tabitha understands what c more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Rare Match: UMiami Freshman, a UHealth Daughter, Honors Grandmother's Legacy Through Stem Cell Donation When UMiami freshman Alexandra Burnham-Ugalde passed a Gift of Life station on campus collecting students' DNA samples, she couldn't resist stopping. She was late for class that October day, but knew the opportunity to join the organization's stem cell registry was too important to pass up.  Gift of Life collects cheek swab s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Brain Stimulation That Adapts to Parkinson's Patients' Every Step This new approach to improve walking for people with Parkinson's Disease could open a new chapter in personalized neuromodulation. - UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real time as a person walks, helping to improve gait and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease. more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, June 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researcher Reveals How Genetic Variation Shapes Sea Turtle Immune System Evolution * Immune responses are essential for survival, allowing animals to fight infections and adapt to disease threats. By studying the genes behind immunity, scientists can better understand how species evolve and persist in changing environments. While immune systems are well studied in mammals and birds, reptiles -particularly sea turtles -remain less explored,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Healthy Habits Can Help Prevent Multiple Chronic Diseases * New findings from a multi-center study show that lifestyle changes are linked to a lower risk of having two or more long-term health conditions. A long-term study of adults with prediabetes found that intensive lifestyle intervention reduced the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases over time, reinforcing the role of early behavioral interventions in improving  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Invests in Projects to Strengthen New World Screwworm Preparedness and Response The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing funding for 40 breakthrough projects to bolster the nation's defenses against New World screwworm (NWS). These innovative proposals, which will receive a combined total of about $105 million, promise to sharpen detection, accelerate control and eradication tools, and stre more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new dean for the College of Education * College of Education Dean Jenifer Jasinski Schneider [Photo courtesy of the College of Education] By Tara Centeno, USF Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Jenifer Jasinski Schneider as the new dean of the College of Education, bringing to the role a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on litera more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, June 17 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF student receives Lafayette Fellowship University of West Florida senior environmental science major Elisabetta Savini was selected out of 3,400 applicants nationwide as one of 30 students awarded the prestigious Lafayette Fellowship, a new program funded by the French government to strengthen ties between the United States and France. Savini's application process was supported b more PR

MARSHALL, Texas, June 17 -- Wiley University issued the following news: * * * Wiley University Alumni Couple Turns Nasal Hygiene Idea into Multimillion-Dollar Venture: From a Dusty Nightclub to a National Market What began as a running joke among workers renovating a dusty nightclub has grown into a nationally recognized consumer health product, and a story that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit Wiley University's MBA program is designed to cultivate. Verdell Evans and his wife, Shawn Welch Evans, are the creators of NAZELL, a battery-pow 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