ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * "The Frequency" Spotlights Newest Cohort of TheDream.US Scholars: Nearly 9 in 10 Lack DACA or TPS New installment of The Frequency highlights the ambitions and growing immigration uncertainty facing the 2026-2027 New Scholar class - Washington, DC - TheDream.US today released new data on its incoming class of close to 1,000 new TheDream.US Scholars, who are set to attend one of nea more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * 3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2026 * Three leaders in military service, tourism, education and ministry will join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall. Lieutenant General (Ret.) Steven L. Basham, Deana Davenport Ivey and the late Rev. Dr. John E. Jones will be honored during WKU's 2026 Homecoming Celebration. The 35th class of noted alumni will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni during th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following analysis: * * * Trump Administration Issues Sweeping Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Schedule On Aug. 10, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled "Delivering Gold-Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans," which substantially revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule. The order promulgates new federal recommendations divided into three categories; directs the Department of Health and Human more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufacturing (Sheffield, Iowa) -- Expensing helps Sukup  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases issued the following news: Announcing the Inaugural AASLD Impact Award Recipients New award recognizes rising leaders shaping the future of hepatology through innovation, leadership, and service. - The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the AASLD Impact Award, a new professional recognition award celebrating mid-career members who are making significant contr more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency * ASHLAND, Ohio - A renewed sense of energy could be felt during the summer residency of Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, as the highest number of aspiring writers gathered on campus since prior to the COVID pandemic to immerse themselves in reading, writing workshops and mentorship from accomplished authors and editors. At the hear more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO updates guideline on radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer Recommendations clarify radiation therapy's role across resectable, locally advanced, recurrent, metastatic and palliative settings - An updated clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat adult patients with pancreatic cancer. The guideline update more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS * Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding product more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department's destructive cancelations of lifesav more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, 29 Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 29 of his Democratic colleagues, led by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), demanded that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department's destructive cancellation of lifesaving health re more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * California AI Copyright Bill AB 412 Fails to Advance, Sparing Startups and Taxpayers Billions * California lawmakers declined today to advance AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, preventing a costly new compliance regime that could have imposed billions of dollars in costs on California taxpayers, AI developers, and research institutions. A recent Chamber more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Cathy Sutton, John Hawkins Recognized With Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award * Cathy Sutton and John Hawkins were the two recipients of the 2026 RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award during the RV Aftermarket Conference this week. Given annually to an individual who has contributed significantly to the RV aftermarket throughout their career, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have significan more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Col. Doug Simon Appointed to New Role Supporting JAG Legal Education * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Col. Douglas Simon, Dean of the College of Leadership and Military Studies and Commandant of Cadets at Tarleton State University, has been appointed Reserve Director for Strategic Initiatives and Education at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School located on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. In this role, Col. Simon more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Cold War-era law finds new use at America's B-2 bomber base * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) - Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman. The conviction showed how a Cold War-era legal framework can be used against repeated, unauthorized photography around se more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results * RESTON, Va., August 12, 2026 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "The second quarter was hallmarked by the completion of several critical actions necessary to further  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Input Costs Climb 7.1 Percent Between July 2025 and July 2026 as Impacts From War and Tariffs Spread Beyond Petroleum and Metals * Construction Association Officials Call for Greater Certainty and Relief from Tariffs on Key Materials and Urge Congress to Complete Action Promptly on Increased Funding for Highway and Transit Projects The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential  more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders * Written by Amanda Mathis Maya Angelou once wrote, "Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it, possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women." For Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins, her work as Dean of Converse College for Women (CCW) is a commitment to supporting and celebrating women both within and beyond the classroom. Not one who seeks the li more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Education is the key for George Mason student-athletes to successfully navigate the new world of NIL and college sports * NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and revenue sharing have become inescapable parts of the lexicon of today's new college sports landscape, but George Mason University's assistant vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Marvin Lewis wants to make sure that everyone knows exactly what that entails. The goal is to both im more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Elite Truck Drivers Compete in Pittsburgh to be Crowned Grand Champion * Aug 12, 2026Pittsburgh, PA -Today, the American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council kicked off the driving portion of competition at the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs welcomed the competi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Fall for the Book's Writers in the Schools reaches more than 1,000 students * Last year, Fall for the Book's annual Writers in the School series reached nearly 1,200 K-12 students in the Fairfax County Public Schools with their Writers in the School series. The program, organized by the George Mason University-based festival, is designed to introduce students to authors and encourage interest in reading and writing. Last fall Japanese writer and artist M more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From bioengineering to big bands, George Mason summer camps put the spotlight on health and well-being * Year-round, George Mason University's colleges, centers, and labs are taking a people-first integrated approach to human health and well-being that advances science, develops talent, and strengthens communities. That includes the summer, when labs and studios open their doors for the community to learn how innovations in art and science can make our wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news: * * * GW Law Announces 2026-27 Richey Fellows GW Law will welcome six Richey Fellows throughout the 2026-27 academic year to provide resources and guidance to students considering non-profit and public sector careers. Named in honor of the Hon. Charles R. Richey of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the Richey Fellows Program brings highly accomplished mid-career public interest lawyers to the GW Law campus for a three-d more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Calls for Urgent Oversight of Funding Cuts and Dwindling Staff at Federal Statistical Agencies Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to Chairman Tim Walberg requesting an immediate hearing to examine the impact of the Trump Administration's attacks on federal statistical agencies within the Committee's jurisdiction,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS] While Paxton stalls data center cases as AG, data center donations to his campaign "exploded" - A new investigation by NOTUS found that while Corrupt Ken Paxton slow walks decisions on data centers as Attorney General, he has raked in hundreds of thousands of data center industry donations to his campaign. Paxton has taken nearly $448,000 in data center special int more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Joins FBI Director Patel, Hampton Roads Law Enforcement for Discussion on Public Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders from across the region, for a Law Enforcement Panel and Fireside Discussion. Their discussion focused on the evolving challenges facing law enforcement agencies across Hampton more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE urges Colorado regulators to put families first as Xcel Energy rate cases move toward decisions * Denver, Co (8/13/26) -As Colorado Latino families continue facing higher costs for groceries, housing, back-to-school supplies, transportation and other everyday necessities, The LIBRE Initiative is urging the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reject additional energy costs that would make it even harder for famil more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Mars Snacking U.S., a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release: * * * Mars Snacking U.S. releases new product options made without FD&C colors * New product options from EXTRA(R), M&M'S(R), SKITTLES(R) and STARBURST(R) will be available on Amazon starting in August 2026. * Mars has spent more than a decade researching, testing and investing in new formulations and manufacturing capabilities to support these products. - Mars Snacking is launching new product options in the United States without Foo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Again Earns Nationwide Honors in Chambers High Net Worth Guide McGuireWoods has once again secured its place among the nation's premier private wealth services firms, earning top honors in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners' High Net Worth Guide. The firm earned a nationwide ranking for the 11th consecutive year and was recognized among the top firms in Virginia. Chambers also selected partners Michael Barker, Benjamin Candl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Secures Major Second Circuit Victory for Menhaden Fisheries in False Claims Act Case A McGuireWoods litigation team secured a significant victory for Cooke Inc. and several other entities when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an alleged $2 billion False Claims Act (FCA) suit accusing the companies of misleading the U.S. government to obtain commercial fishing licenses. Additionally, the appe more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administra more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses is Turned Over - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting * ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the results of its 2026 elections and welcomed new officers and directors to the NASCUS Regulator Board and Credit Union Advisory Council during the association's A more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * National Security Executive Khalid Syed Joins Amentum * Chantilly, VA.,Aug. 10, 2026 Amentum has hired Khalid Syed in the role of Vice President of Strategic National Security Initiatives. Syed will lead Amentum's efforts to strengthen national security solutions across integrated air and missile defense, C5ISR, and space systems. He brings over 30 years of experience in building and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Naval Academy Integrates Robotics, Autonomous Systems Into Summer Training * U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen recently completed the inaugural "YP NEXT" training block, deploying robotics and autonomous systems directly from 100-foot yard patrol craft for the first time, marking an important milestone in preparing future naval leaders for an increasingly autonomous maritime battlespace. "Using our iconic yard patrol craft as 'motherships' for autonomous systems more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Grain and Feed Association posted the following news release: * * * NGFA asks STB to reject Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger * ARLINGTON, Va., August 13, 2026 - In a filing on August 13 submitted to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) asks that the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Corporation (the Applicants) be rejected. NGFA's submission was in response to the Applicants' updated applicati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces Season Two of Nature Docuseries HOPE IN THE WATER * Groundbreaking Three-Part Series to be Headlined by Environmental Enthusiasts Shailene Woodley, Andrew Zimmern and Kristen Kish Arlington, VA; (August 13, 2026) - PBS today announced that the hit series HOPE IN THE WATER has begun production on season two. From four-time James Beard Award and Emmy Award winner Chef Andrew Zimmern and his production company Intuitive Content (MS more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Mother's Mission: New Dissectible Faux Piglet Offers Kind Science Lessons for Students Inspired by her own experience refusing to dissect a fetal pig as a student and later helping her son opt out of a classroom frog dissection, PETA President Tracy Reiman is introducing the Kind Piglet(TM)--a life-like silicone model that replaces real animals in school dissection. It gives kids a hands-on dissection experience--complete with c more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! La Crosse-Based Kwik Trip Joins Nationwide Push for Animal-Free Research La Crosse, Wis. - After hearing from PETA, La Crosse-based Kwik Trip, one of the largest privately held convenience store chains with more than 900 locations across the Midwest, has taken steps to ensure that its donations to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Food Research Institute will not support cruel experiments on animals. The Food Researc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * The Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote * Throughout its more than 150-year history, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has grown with the country and the insurance industry-adapting and modernizing to continue leading, protecting consumers, and ensuring strong, stable, and secure markets. This week, stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * REBUILDING THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND AMERICA'S SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIAL BASE MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET; THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby direct: Section 1. Purpose. The United States Nav more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Aftermarket Excellence Honored in Orlando, FL * The 2026 RV Aftermarket Conference is taking place this week in Orlando, FL. Attendees gathered on Wednesday, August 12, to recognize the aftermarket members dedicated to excellence and growth in RV parts and accessories with the RV Aftermarket Awards. Emceed by Bob Brammer of Stromberg Carlson and Chad Johnson of AP Products, the awards program celebrates high-achieving in more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * SCHEV approves new graduate certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling * Education for Virginia (SCHEV) for a new graduate certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling. This new program will provide knowledge and skills in the prevention, treatment and recovery of substance use disorders by exploring societal dimensions of substance abuse and addiction in the United States. This program will give aspiring counselors an under more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Seattle Seahawks Become First Team to Bring Dolby OptiView with Dolby Vision to Fans Dolby OptiView enables the ultimate way to follow the world champions all season long, making every press conference, preseason snap, and exclusive moment feel more special - SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO - Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and the world champion Seattle Seahawks announced an integrated partnership bringing Dolby's indust more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * SELC presses U.S. Forest Service for more information around ICE operation in Pisgah National Forest ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- On Thursday, the Southern Environmental Law Center sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service, calling on the agency to hold a public meeting to discuss a recent Immigrations & Customs Enforcement operation at the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area, a swimming, kayaking, biking, and hiking more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass and HIV Medicine Association Chair Anna K. Person: * * * Senate continuing resolution protects critical infectious diseases programs and temporarily blocks harmful OMB grant rule IDSA and HIVMA are pleased that the Senate passed the bipartisan continuing resolution to keep federal government programs, including vital infectious diseases programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Preven more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Designates Centre County's Third Bicentennial Farm, Twelve New Century Farms at Penn State's Ag Progress Days Family farms in Cambria, Centre, Fayette, Indiana, Lehigh, Lycoming, Montour, Perry, Potter, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties earn historic designations. Governor Josh Shapiro has continued Pennsylvania's national leadership in farmland preservation to protect prime agric more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Smarter Grids: Our First Line of Wildfire Defense * From advanced sensors to automated fault detection, NEMA members are developing technologies that help utilities identify problems earlier and respond faster. A tree branch brushing against a power line may seem like a minor event. But in the right conditions-high winds, dry vegetation, and extreme heat-it can become something more ser more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force Guardians Conference focuses on service trajectory, professional growth * ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) -Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna engaged with Guardians on the importance of professional development and the evolving landscape of the service at the Space Force Guardians Conference, held in conjunction with the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Summit, Aug. 8-9. "My challenge to you today is to ask more questions, drive  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa changes command * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel assumed command of U.S. Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 10, 2026. U.S. Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa, also known as SPACEFOREUR-AF, is the Space Force component responsible for integrating space capabilitie more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation awards $2.4 million to accelerate radiation medicine research Grants support 14 scientists, including several awards co-sponsored by leading cancer research partners - The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation today announced $2.4 million in new research grants for 14 scientists working to advance patient care in radiat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC, FIRE call on SIUE to end 'media-minder' practice * The Student Press Law Center and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent a joint letter Aug. 12 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville officials. The letter expresses concerns after the university's communications director required her presence at interviews between The Alestle and university staff, calling it "non-negotiable." "SIUE must end thi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * Gaby Pacheco: Illinois In-State Tuition Policies for Dreamers Strengthen Entire State TheDream.US Responds to Recent Developments Blocking In-State Tuition in Illinois - Washington, DC - A recent judicial ruling, following an earlier U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit, has blocked in-state tuition access for Illinois Dreamers for the time being - despite the fact Illinois elected officials support  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Rice Industry Hosts Japanese Importers for Annual Technical Meeting * SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - Last week, the U.S. rice industry hosted Japanese importers and distributors here for the 29th U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting, an annual opportunity for reconnecting and networking with some of the most important customers for the industry. "We were happy to host our Japanese counterparts to discuss the projections for the 2026 Cal more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Scientist to Explore Precise Treatment Targeting Weak Spots in Lyme Disease Bacteria * Triggered by a near-painless tick bite, Lyme disease causes severe pain and inflammation for more than 475,000 people in the U.S annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Medicine can treat infections after people get sick, but UCF infectious disease expert Mollie Jewett is seeking to halt Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which causes Lyme dise more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The UCLA Health issued the following Q&A on Aug. 13, 2026, involving assistant professor of bioengineering Jason Zhang: * * * UCLA bioengineer Jason Zhang deploys AI to create proteins never before seen in nature Protein design algorithms may help unlock secrets of biology, transform treatment of previously untreatable diseases - The decades-old scientific quest to create brand new proteins has been turbocharged in the era of artificial intelligence. A key building block for life, a protein can serve as more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Poison Centers See Nearly 400% Increase in Liver Injury Calls * Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and 2024, according to a new study from UVA Health. Researchers led by UVA's Christopher P. Holstege, MD, looked at liver damage called by "xenobiotics," foreign substances not naturally found in the human body. This category more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice to Serve as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 American Craft Sake Festival * LOS ANGELES, CA - USA Rice will once again participate in Sake Brewers Association of North America (SBANA)'s 2026 American Craft Sake Festival as a Bronze Sponsor. Founded in 2019, SBANA is the non-profit of the North American sake industry focused on promoting and protecting the industry's sake brewers, their sake, and the community of sake enthusiasts. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration threatens to withhold $10 million in federal funding unless sensitive information of millions of drivers is turned over - Attorney General Jones, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, and District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwal more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Patient-founded fund helps medical student showcase her ALS research Ally Tegner is interested in the mental health aspects of treating patients with chronic progressive diseases, such as ALS, which can be challenging to diagnose. By Chelyen Davis Virginia Commonwealth University fourth-year medical student Ally Tegner wouldn't normally attend the American Academy of Neurology's annual conference in Chicago. For one thing, she aspires to becom more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Applauds Over 2 MILLION in Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Caroline and Spotsylvania County * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,132,069 to Caroline County and $1,176,402 to Spotsylvania County. These funds will support local Head Start programs, which provides early childhood education, nutrition, and famil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vindman Stands Up for Virginians Struggling With Rising Electricity Prices * Congressman Eugene Vindman is fighting to protect Virginians from yet another price hike. As Virginians struggle with rising prices, Vindman says that a merger that further spikes utility costs would be unacceptable. Vindman tells the Prince William Times: "Energy bills are one of (residents') most important expenses, and the highest expenses in monthl more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech is helping history teachers navigate AI's role in the classroom Professors will host AI workshops for history teachers this fall across the commonwealth. By Samantha Palmer Before attending the "Teaching History with Chatty Geeps" workshop, Megan Thompson was a self-described AI skeptic who believed the technology had no place in her classroom. "My skepticism was honestly at a 10 out of 10," said Thompson, a social studies teacher at Radford Ci more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Junghwan Kim joins $10 million NIH project to improve access to HIV and substance use care The Virginia Tech geographer will help develop geospatial data-driven tools to identify service gaps and guide mobile care for people affected by HIV and substance use. By Max Esterhuizen Virginia Tech geographer Junghwan Kim will contribute geospatial and transportation expertise to a five-year, $10.2 million National Institutes of Health project aimed at improving acce more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary students expand horizons into biomedical research through summer program in 19th year By Kevin Myatt If a veterinarian could use a smartphone camera and artificial intelligence to grade tumors, it could be done more readily in remote areas or without expensive diagnostic equipment. Two Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine students focused their attention on this possibility during the Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, an annual more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Wearable smart patch could deliver automatic aid during a fentanyl overdose A wearable patch that detects fentanyl and releases naloxone automatically offers a potential new approach to preventing unwitnessed opioid overdose deaths. By Brianna Hughes A patch smaller than a penny could one day save the lives of people experiencing a fentanyl overdose - even when no one else is there to help. Researchers in Virginia Tech's Department of Biological Sys more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Washington and Lee Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building Grant from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University The funds will be used to support W&L's leadership and character education programming during the 2026-27 academic year. By Brian Laubscher The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University announced that Washington and Lee University has been selected to receive the Educating  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Karen Woody Quoted in The New York Times on Prediction Market Regulation Washington and Lee law professor Karen Woody discusses insider trading concerns in the rapidly growing prediction market industry. - Karen Woody, professor of law at Washington and Lee University, was quoted in The New York Times about regulatory challenges surrounding insider trading on prediction markets. The article, "Prediction Firms Are Flagging Insider Traders. Many W more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Late Summer 2026 Update on Campus Construction Projects Construction on a variety of projects continues throughout campus and the Lexington community. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University continues to make progress on construction projects that will shape the university's future as part of the campus master plan. Below is an update on the progress of ongoing projects. Campus Utility Infrastructure Work on the multiyear low-temperatu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's under construction at VCU? A roundup of major construction and renovation projects that are underway or currently being planned. By Brian McNeill A number of major construction projects - including a new student housing facility, a center for arts and innovation, and an off-campus Athletic Village - are currently underway at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU News recently checked in on these and a few other major projects, all of w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act * WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 additional Senate cosponsors for S. 4944, the Ameri more PR