INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Recipients By: Jennifer Gunnels The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2026 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on September 18, 2026, during Butler's annual Homecoming festivities. This year's recipients are:  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA associate professor receives regional Emmy for Key Bridge documentary Cal State LA Associate Professor April Brown has earned a regional Emmy for her work as co-director of a documentary examining the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and its impact on the surrounding community. Brown, a faculty member in the Department of Television, Film and Media Studies in Cal State LA's College of Arts an more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 14 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Colombia: Five journalists threatened over reporting on sexual violence in the media * Five Colombian journalists involved in a movement exposing sexual harassment in the country's media industry have faced death threats, misogynistic abuse and intimidation after publishing accounts from alleged victims of abuse by a prominent Colombian journalist. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Colombian authorities to urgently protect the f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released a statement urging President Donald J. Trump and his administration to prioritize efforts to secure the return of Austin Tice, an American journalist, Houston native, and Marine veteran, as we mark the somber milestone of Tice being held captive in Syria for 14 years on Aug. 14. Sen. Cornyn has been drawing focus to Tice's case for more  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Muslim Council of Britain issued the following news release: * * * Defending Mancunian Muslims: MCB challenges Rupert Lowe's absurd comments on BBC radio In a BBC radio interview on 6th August, Restore Britain's leader Rupert Lowe was challenged by BBC journalist Nick Robinson. Aside from refusing to say whether he believes King Charles is a "white Briton"... Lowe also said some areas of Manchester are British and others are "more Muslim areas". He added: "If you go to Curry Mile you see entire [Muslim] comm more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From the Family Room to the Press Box * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Long before Emily Tuttle filled notebooks with game stories or hustled through postgame interviews, she gathered with her family to watch whatever sports game happened to be on television. They celebrated dramatic finishes, questioned coaching decisions, and relived unforgettable moments long after the final whistle. Over time, those family traditions did more  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 14 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Lebanon: New media law is a step forward, but further reforms are needed * 14 August 2026 On 11 August, the Lebanese Parliament adopted a long-awaited new media law, marking an important milestone in strengthening media freedom and protecting journalists in the country. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Union of Journalists in Lebanon (UJL), in welcoming the adoption  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Judging Panel Announced for 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards * The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the distinguished list of judges for the 23rd IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Managed by NMMA and independently judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the program is one of the marine industry's most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club posted the following news release: * * * National Press Club continues to call for Austin Tice's release on 14th anniversary of his captivity * National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement today:  "Today we mark 14 years since Austin Tice -a Georgetown University alumnus, award-winning freelance journalist, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran -was detained at a checkpoint near Damascus, Syria, on August 14, 2012. He remains today the longest deta more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 13 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * NMiF reviews wastewater and water rights in N.M. * This week, New Mexico in Focus revisits several previously aired stories about water in New Mexico. Earlier this year, the Water Quality Control Commission decided to revisit how and where fracking wastewater can be used in New Mexico. NMIF hears from advocates for and against the proposal. In June, Capital and Main journalist and NMIF correspondent Jerry Redfern sat down with Matthias Saye more PR

PETERBOROUGH, England, Aug. 14 -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following commentary by Director of Partnerships Geraint Davies: * * * People Power! On Sunday, I had the privilege of being a judge at the Porthcawl Truck Gathering, alongside respected transport journalist Bob Beech. Evaluating 16 categories - from historic classics in the "Old but Gold" category to Best overall Fleet - the sheer quality on display made it a tough job, but one theme stood out above all: pride. Events like Porthcawl showcase the very heartbeat of UK  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 15 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism: * * * Country Visit to Mozambique: End of Mission Statement Introduction The Special Rapporteur visited Mozambique from 4 to 14 August 2026 to assess the consistency of its counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices with international human rights law, international humanitarian law  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Washington Post Spotlights How Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson Are Leaning On Their Strong Community Ties to Flip Key PA House Seats * WaPo: Inside four Pennsylvania races that could flip the House Democrats are on offense and in a strong position to flip all 4 key battleground House seats in Pennsylvania. A major reason why? The strength of our candidates. The Washington Post spotlights how Bob Har more PR