WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * ACSA Announces June Williamson as 2026-2027 President The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce June Williamson, AIA LEED-AP, as the organization's 2026-2027 president. Williamson is a Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Architecture at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture of The City College of New York (CCNY). June Williamson is a longtime supporter of ACSA and ha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Monsoons Could Impact Utah Wildfire Season * Utah entered the 2026 fire season with record-low snowpack and heightened concerns about wildfires, which are already burning across the state. As of early July, there have been 390 wildfires across Utah burning nearly 300,000 acres. Of these fires, 278 have been human-caused, 73 caused by lightning and 39 with the cause yet to be determined. While the earlier fires were at middle elevations in grass, b more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Dean Derek McLean Brings Leadership Skills, Passion for the Land-Grant Mission to USU * One year after longtime Utah State University departments were merged to become the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the college is led by Derek McLean, the university's first Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Dean. An animal physiologist by training, McLean brings wide-ranging experience in higher education as a student, faculty member and admini more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states. States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must have less than 26 percent of their bridges classifi more ST

ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 2 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Empowering remote Navajo veterans * Native Americans have long been reported to serve in the U.S. armed forces at higher rates than most other racial and ethnic groups. Several sources, including the Military Times, report that since 9/11, nearly 19% of Native Americans have served in the military, compared with about 14% of people from all other ethnic groups combined. Yet, for many who return home to the Navajo Nation-a v more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Fry Street Festival Keeps USU's Summer Arts Scene Thriving * LOGAN - While many college campuses grow quiet during the summer months, Utah State University's Department of Music continues to welcome students, artists and audiences through the annual Fry Street Chamber Music Festival. The 10-day intensive program that combines advanced music training with a public concert series featuring internationally recognized faculty. The festival brings together talented more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomedical research, KidneyCure is committed to building more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Middle School Students Conduct Summer Science Experiments at USU STARS GEAR UP Biotechnology Camp * Utah middle school students from Sanpete County gained hands-on STEM experience during a two-day Biotech camp in June. USU STARS GEAR UP has a strong history of working with faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences to offer STEM summer camps to students from GEAR UP partner schools across Utah. "At the end of the day, it's our goal to give these students a vari more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * SCDOT Advances Toward National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment for Accelerated Project Delivery With a mandate to accelerate project delivery from the General Assembly after Governor Henry McMaster signed the SCDOT Modernization Act, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) took the first step today to pursue National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment. With portions of the SC more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Colleagues Statement on China's Ethnic Unity Law U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Senators John Curtis (R-Utah), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.),Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) today release more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Temporary Fireworks Ban for Independence and Pioneer Day Celebrations * This memo is to inform the campus community of a temporary ban on personal fireworks on all USU property through both the Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations. This applies to the Logan campus, where there is already a prohibition on all non-commercial use of fireworks within the city limits for the July 4 holiday, as well as on all USU campuses and property across the state of Utah.  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Temporary Fireworks Ban for Independence and Pioneer Day Celebrations * Editor's note: This memo from USU Fire Marshal Brandon Stirland was sent via email to faculty, staff and students on July 1. This memo is to inform the campus community of a temporary ban on personal fireworks on all USU property through both the Independence Day and Pioneer Day celebrations. This applies to the Logan campus, where there is already a prohibition on all non-commercial use of  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 2 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball announces WNT Program rosters for 2026 WBSC World Cup Group Stage and International Cup USA Softball has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Program at two international events in 2026 -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup Group C Stage Event and the USA Softball International Cup. Selected by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), the 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Celebrates America 250 * Beginning this week, Utah State University will host numerous events throughout the summer and fall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlight the role of higher education as foundational to democracy. USU will also incorporate events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives to protect others. "At Utah State University, we more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Celebrates Independence Day With Flag on the Quad * LOGAN - The American flag is back on the Quad at Utah State University's Logan campus, as part of the annual celebration of Independence Day. Crew members from the university's Landscape Operations and Maintenance department cut the grass on the Quad to showcase the flag early Tuesday morning. The grass on the Quad is watered using canal-fed irrigation water periodically throughout the day to keep the highl more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum Celebrates 4th Annual Don Burge Day * PRICE, Utah -The community gathered at the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum on June 26 to celebrate the life and legacy of Don Burge during the museum's fourth annual Don Burge Day. Observed on Burge's birthday, the celebration honors the man whose vision and leadership helped shape one of Eastern Utah's most treasured cultural institutions. Burge played a pivotal role in founding the museum in 1 more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah DMV Releases Two New USU License Plates That Support Student Scholarships * LOGAN, Utah -Looking for a way to showcase your Aggie pride while also supporting Utah State University students? USU fans now have two new ways to represent the university on the roadway. The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles has released two rebranded USU specialty license plates featuring the university's U State logo. Drivers can choose between an Aggie Blue plate with the white U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Annette McRae, a Utah Senate candidate from Duchesne, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 advocating for the proposed repeal of the designation of the Uinta Basin as a Moderate Nonattainment Area under the 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. McRae emphasized that recent data demonstrates the basin's attainment of air quality standards and argued that the EPA correctly proposed the repeal in light of updated emissions measurements. She highlighted da more ST