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

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Analysis Highlights the Importance of Public Deliberation in Developing Efficient Public Health Policies * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Public health policies are commonly evaluated by their financial costs and expected outcomes. However, policy decisions must also be supported by strong evidence, political feasibility, effective implementation, and public trust to achieve lasting public health more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Alaska: The Great American Comeback The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land in the Last Frontier The Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025, deliver what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, just as the state's unemployment rate breaks out of a years-long rut. * * * Figure 1. Average Working Families Tax Cuts savings by key g more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Estrogen-only hormone therapy associated with lower risk of dementia Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study published August 12, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that hormone therapy prevents dementia; it only shows an association. "While these findings help us better understand more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Abdominal Fat Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than BMI Study shows BMI does not reflect overall body composition since central adiposity is not measured - The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk when compared to their body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. BMI has traditionally been used to dete 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

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Aug. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The Autoimmune Association, an organization dedicated to autoimmune disease awareness, advocacy, education, and research, issued the following news: * * * Understanding Autoimmune Biomarkers and Lab Results #Executive Summary * Autoimmune biomarkers and autoimmune lab work provide valuable clues, but no single test can diagnose every autoimmune disease. * Blood test results must be interpreted alongside symptoms, medical history, physical exams, and, when needed, imaging or additio more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant, Ashesi University forge new partnership to expand global academic collaboration * SMITHFIELD, RI-Bryant University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ashesi University in Ghana -a top 10 ranked higher education institution in Africa -to formalize a strategic partnership that will expand global academic collaboration, experiential learning opportunities, and research engagement for students, faculty, and staff at both institutions. Of more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Four New Members Join Board of Trustees * The Canisius University Board of Trustees recently appointed four new members, each of whom began a three-year term on July 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees serves as the university's governing body and formulates and recommends policy to President Steve Stoute. The new trustees bring expertise in higher education, finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship and professional sports leadership. The new members of the Board of  more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Central Georgia Technical College Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious ASRT Educator Institute * Warner Robins, Ga. - Amanda Cobb, MSRS, RT(R)(M), Program Chair for Radiologic Technology at Central Georgia Technical College, was among a select group of educators from across the United States chosen to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Educator Institute, held in the month of April at ASRT headquarters in Albu more PR

KEY WEST, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * CFK faculty member named Lead Guest Editor of international, peer-reviewed energy journal Dr. Hussain, a faculty member from the Department of Engineering Technology at The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), has been named Lead Guest Editor for a special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). Sustainability is an international, peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, a global open access publisher serving the scholarly community. Dr. Hussain's more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 13 -- Portland State University posted the following news release: * * * East Portland's lower-income, more diverse neighborhoods a hotspot for hazards, PSU study finds * When it comes to compounding natural hazards like landslides, wildfires, flooding and extreme heat, where you live makes all the difference. New research from Portland State University underscores this disproportionate reality, finding that in Portland, the areas most vulnerable to multiple climate hazards are historically underinvested neighborhoods more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * From Big Bang to Big Discovery, Kent State Professor Leads Research Project * More than two decades of research on a project led by a Kent State University professor has resulted in a new discovery in nuclear physics that is being celebrated nationally. The breakthrough came from work done by Brookhaven National Laboratory's STAR Collaboration, an international group of hundreds of scientists and engineers who conduct nuclear research using the laboratory's Sole more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Hopkins Press executive director Barbara Kline Pope to retire in February Pope, who joined the university in 2017, has helped the Press evolve and expand its digital offerings during a complex and challenging era for academic publishing - Barbara Kline Pope, a leader in academic publishing who has dedicated her career to sharing high-quality research as widely as possible, has decided to retire from her role as executive director of Johns Hopkins Univ 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

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scheduling Dental Care During Prenatal Visits Bolsters Oral Health Care During Pregnancy Engaging vulnerable pregnant patients in oral health screenings and referrals can improve access to dental care, according to a Rutgers researcher - Prenatal visits might include bloodwork, discussions of due dates, vitamins and ultrasounds. But what if these visits could also improve oral health care among pregnant patients? New research by a Rutgers pr more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Studies Professor Named Russell Sage Fellow * OXFORD, Miss. - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the official U.S. poverty rate at 10.6%, representing about 35.9 million people. University of Mississippi professor Ryan Parsons will spend the next year on a Russell Sage Fellowship analyzing the issue, including why it's so hard for people to get out of poverty. The Russell Sage Foundation named Parsons, assistant professor of sociology more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Spence Gift Supports UW Law School Student Enrichment A $1 million gift to the University of Wyoming College of Law from the Spence Foundation on behalf of the late Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer, and his wife, Imaging, will benefit student success and enrichment -- an institutional priority for the university. "Gerry's connection to the College of Law began with his attendance and graduation in 1952 and remained an important part of his life and l more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * 'Real mummy's curse' behind sale and trade of mummified remains exposed Experts have warned of the hidden health risks associated with the unregulated global trade of mummified remains - A new study, led by University of Staffordshire, has found evidence of potentially hazardous microbial growth on mummified human and animal remains advertised for sale online - posing risks to both sellers and buyers. The analysis of 128 online posts and more PR

MATIELAND, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- Stellenbosch University issued the following news release: * * * Prof Zsa-Zsa Boggenpoel shapes the future of South African property law This Women's Month, we're celebrating women at Stellenbosch University (SU) who lead change and inspire others through social impact, innovation and scholarship. Hannelie Booyens, Senior Writer, Corporate Communications and Marketing By the age of 25, Prof Zsa-Zsa Boggenpoel had already completed a doctorate in law. Seven years later, she became one of the youngest full more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Top voices driving automation, life sciences, leadership trends headline Bryant's Global Trade Summit * SMITHFIELD, RI -Nationally recognized leaders in automation, life sciences, and executive leadership will headline Bryant University's John H. Chafee Center for International Business' 40th Global Trade Summit on September 24, bringing decades of industry expertise and strategic insight to New England's premier international business event. As the Summ more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma Integrating Maori and Pacific attitudes towards mental illness into health campaigns may result in a less judgemental Aotearoa New Zealand, a University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found. Published in Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online, the study analysed the relationship between ethnicity and stigmatising attitudes towards people with mental i 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. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Secretary Kennedy Announces Landmark Food Policy Reforms to Advance President Trump's MAHA Agenda The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Monday announced two landmark actions to modernize federal oversight of food ingredients and establish a stronger scientific foundation for future nutrition policy. HHS proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to notify the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when conc more PR