WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule A new accelerator program brings course scheduling reform to 12 more institutions, funded by Lumina Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. - NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2026--The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) today announced the Student-Centered Course Scheduling Accelerator, expanding its course more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention * WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two-year terms. In six packed sessions over four day more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 13 -- The Cardinal Newman Society, a Catholic organization for religious and educational purposes, issued the following commentary by President, CEO and founder Patrick Reilly: * * * Supreme Court Protects Female Athletes in 27 States, But Gender Ideology Plays On On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B. P. J. and Little v. Hecox that states may limit participation in female sports to female students. It's a step in the right direction, especially for Catholic families and educators, and Jus more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act Rules eliminate protections for threatened wildlife and prioritize "economic interests" over critical habitat - Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration today announced it finalized two rulemakings in an attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting imperiled wildlife at even greater risk. The move comes after a recent more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Prediction Markets Rulemaking 17 CFR Chapter I - Federal Register Release 91 FR 12516 Submitted April 30, 2026 I. Statement of Interest We submit this comment as a retail market participant with direct experience trading on Kalshi across multiple event categories, including elections, commodities, weather, and other consumer-facing contracts. We suppo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced the availability of funding for the NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program in the Western U.S.. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of health and safety training for miners operating in states such as California, Colorado, Alaska, and Texas, among others. With an estimated total funding of $2.5 million and an award ceiling of $250,000, the program is expected to yield  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 13 (TNSrpt) -- McKesson Corp., a provider of healthcare services, issued the following news release: * * * McKesson Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Impact Report Distributing one-third of medicines with more than 99% inventory and order accuracy, strengthening advanced cancer care for patients through support of approximately 3,300 independent oncology providers, and helping prepare the McKesson workforce for a human-led AI future - McKesson Corporation today published its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Impact Report, capturing how  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education Winning Programs Will Be Honored During 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - The National League for Nursing proudly announces the selection of five doctoral programs in nursing education as the inaugural winners of the NLN Program of Excellence for Research-Focused Doctoral Programs Award. This distinctive honor w more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation Comprehensive renovation reimagines resort through the lens of the Island's history, culture and natural beauty - Amelia Island, Fla. - Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa today announced the completion of its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, unveiling a fully reimagined oceanfront destination that blends coastal luxury with the distinctive character of Amelia Island.  more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 13 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa Appoints Jace Conrad Wirth to General Manager, Bretton Woods Ski Area Seasoned mountain resort executive will bring nearly two decades of experience to lead operations at New Hampshire's largest ski area - Bretton Woods, NH - Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jace Conrad Wirth as General Manager of Bretton Woods Ski Area. With nearly two decades of leadership experience at  more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark appoints Jaime Olivares as Executive Chef San Diego Native to Lead a New Chapter of Locally Inspired Dining at the City's Premier Ballpark-Front Hotel - San Diego, CA - Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Olivares as Executive Chef, where he will lead the hotel's dynamic culinary program across its three distinctive dining venues. A San Diego native with nearly thre more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Launching research careers A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year. UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2007, 210 UD students and alumni have been selected more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ilya Beylin Associate Professor Seton Hall Law School 1109 Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 Mark Fajfar, Senior Assistant General Counsel, (202) 418-6636, mfaifar@cftc.gov, Office of the General Counsel,  more ST

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 16 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC secures top award in TRUE Pathways Grant workforce innovation competition Tarrant County College has received a $200,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Pathways Design and Planning Grant. The award furthers a $4.7 million state investment in workforce development aimed at preparing Texans for high-demand, high-earning careers. The grant, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, will enable TCC to  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Texans & Football Fans Rage At Ken Paxton Pocketing $275K From Texas Tech Chair In Alleged Pay To Play NYT's The Athletic: "Texas Tech booster donated $274K one day before Texas AG Ken Paxton's Brendan Sorsby letter" USA Today: "Cody Campbell donated to Ken Paxton. Soon after, the Texas AG threatened Big 12" Heartland College Sports: "Texas Tech Booster's Donation to Ken Paxton Under Spotlight Amid Brendan Sorsby Controversy" NY Post: "Texas Tec more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 14 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Map Tick Habitat to Strengthen African Swine Fever Preparedness DHS-funded study examines if a long-lived soft tick in Texas might transmit African swine fever which would impact the response, surveillance, and outbreak control. - A small, nest-dwelling tick found across large parts of Texas could play an outsized role in how the United States responds to Afri more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Different childhood traumas, different risks for hazardous drinking by college students Study underscores the need for trauma-informed prevention on college campuses - A national study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145213426001973?via%3Dihub) from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health provides new insight into how the different forms of childhood trauma affect colleg more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 13 (TNSrep) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Tiny Molecules, Big Possibilities: Texas A&M Researchers Explore A New Way To Slow Lung Cancer A new Texas A&M study identifies naturally occurring microRNAs that help regulate cell growth and could one day support targeted cancer therapies. = Cancer develops when the body's normal systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Now, Texas A&M  more PR