WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 29 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony June 19. Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT alumnus, was the featured speaker and noted the impacts of AFIT education on developing Department of the Air Force lea more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHO ARE THE MOST AND LEAST PATRIOTIC? As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, it is instructive to learn who are the most patriotic Americans and who are the least patriotic. The survey data are quite revealing. In terms of political affiliation, the mos more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Did Two Historical New York and New Jersey Hurricanes Trigger Tsunamis Stevens Scientists Unravel a Mystery and Future Threat of Flooding As hurricane season starts, the findings bear important safety implications for millions of residents in the densely populated urban shorelines, because flooding can happen hours after storms subside - Drawing on historical storm and flooding records, combined with computer simulations, Stevens resea more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Global experts update heart failure definition to improve prevention, diagnosis and care A new international expert consensus document refines and updates how heart failure is identified and classified, aiming to improve prevention, diagnosis and management of heart failure worldwide. According to estimates from global health data, more than 64 million adults globally currently have heart failure. Heart failure continues  more PR

LONDON, England, June 29 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * Icom adopts revised Code of Ethics for Museums * The International Council of Museums (Icom) has officially adopted a revised Code of Ethics for Museums following four years of consultation with its members and the wider sector. The updated global framework sets out shared ethical principles to help museums protect cultural heritage, strengthen public trust, manage collections responsibly, and serve society. Approved during the more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects' * Publication title Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concepts, and Key Events for Designing, Managing, and Prototyping Successful Products Purdue author Alejandra J. Magana Publisher World Scientific Publishing Publication date March 2026 About the book (from the publisher) "Lecture Notes on Collaborative Software Projects: Practices, Concept more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following letter to Arnall Golden Gregory LLP: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Brian Stimson Arnall Golden Gregory LLP 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 350S Washington, DC 20037 Re: United States' Title VI Inquiry Findings Dear Mr. Stimson: We write to notify you ofthe findings ofthe U.S. Department ofJustice (the "Department") after its investigation to determine whether the admissions practices of the University of California, Davis S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary * WASHINGTON (June 29, 2026 ) - Communities across the country are preparing to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will feature national events, educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, civic engagement programs, and festivities leading up to July 4. The anniv more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rogel research team receives $3. 2 M grant to cascade genetic testing to relatives A team of researchers based at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Stanford University received $3.2 million from the National Cancer Institute for a clinical trial to help patients with a hereditary-based cancer diagnosis extend genetic testing to at-risk relatives. The project is led b more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 29 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Online Degree Program Helps Student Continue Education Without Leaving Community * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer For students pursuing higher education, the choice is not always between one school and another. Sometimes, it is between continuing their education or staying rooted in the responsibilities and relationships that matter most. Cedarville Online Makes It Possible to Pursue a Degree Without Leaving Home As Cedarville Universi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following testimony by Joshua Jones, CEO of QuantHub, Birmingham, Alabama, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Rochester, members of the Subcommittee -- thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I'm Joshua Jones, CEO of QuantHub, an Alabama-based company that builds AI and data literacy curricu more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice President DesRoches elected to National Academy of Construction * The National Academy of Construction has elected Rice University President Reginald DesRoches as one of 45 new members in its Class of 2026. DesRoches is one of only 18 members to hold the triple honor being a member of the National Academy of Construction, National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Founded in 1999, the NAC is  more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, June 29 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Robin Hojnoski Named Dean for Lehigh's College of Education * Robin Hojnoski, Ph.D., Professor of School Psychology, has been appointed Dean of the College of Education at Lehigh University effective July 1, 2026. Hojnoski assumes this role following a two-year term as Acting Dean of the College. "Robin's appointment as dean marks an exciting chapter for the College of Education," said Nathan Urban, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 30 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Venezuela Earthquakes: "Fear, stress, and overwhelming sadness are everywhere" as children pulled from rubble with tens of thousands still missing CARACAS - Save the Children today expressed serious concerns for children living on the streets and in informal tented camps in Venezuela, underscoring the urgent need f more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has been awarded the Shingo Research Award. This reco more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 29 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf announces a new neuroscience major for incoming students * From understanding how memories are formed to exploring the biological basis of behavior, neuroscience seeks to answer some of the most fascinating questions about what makes us human. As discoveries in neuroscience continue to transform medicine, technology, education, and mental health, interest in the field has grown rapidly among St. Olaf College students. Starting in the fall of 2026, more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols Power plant particles are also the size frequently associated with respiratory illnesses Author: Robert Monroe Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston, Texas, as the main source of parti more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson Receives Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award * Dean Eboni S. Nelson has received the Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award from the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity. The statewide award, named for the first lawyer of color admitted to the Connecticut Bar, honors individuals who champion diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Nelson was recognized as a visionary and strategic leader who is committ more PR