WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect Terri D. McFadden, MD, MPH, FAAP Immediate Past Pre more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to create dining experiences that help students thrive. more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * The Center for Personal Financial Management Partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health to Offer Certified Christian Financial Counselor Designation CSU's CPFM partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health to offer Certified Christian Financial Counselor designation - The Center for Personal Financial Management at Charleston Southern University has entered a partnership with the Institute for Christian Financial Heal more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson introduces Gantt Center for Student Experience * On the eve of the 2026 Fall semester, Clemson University is proud to introduce a reimagined resource benefiting students. Comprised of Student Affairs staff with an unwavering focus on student success, the Gantt Center for Student Experience is the product of two previous departments that have come together with a shared mission of fostering belonging, leadership and engagement. The center is name more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson's College Panhellenic Association earns national acclaim * The College Panhellenic Association -the governing council for Clemson University's 14 sorority chapters comprised of more than 5,000 women -is one of eight universities nationally to receive a 2025-26 award of excellence from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). By receiving the award of excellence, Clemson Panhellenic demonstrated outstanding contributions in all criteria, includ more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Theological Seminary President Victor Aloyo, Jr. to Retire Columbia Theological Seminary announced today that President Victor Aloyo, Jr. will retire effective December 31, 2026, concluding his tenure of dedicated leadership and service to the Seminary community. In his fifth year as president, Dr. Aloyo has served as Columbia's first President of color in its 198-year history and the first Latine President among the Presbyterian Church ( more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Completed Initiatives Underscore Winthrop Progress and Success * #HIGHLIGHTS * Phase 2 initiatives of Winthrop: United in Excellence are in the books. * Initiatives supported academic program innovation, student success and enrichment, enrollment growth, alumni engagement, professional development and employee satisfaction, and campus space optimization. * President Serna thanked faculty and staff for their contributions. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROL more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 320 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300 www.stopsarcoidosis.org info@stopsarcoidosis.org Chicago, IL 60654 312-341-0500 July 12, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Assistance Executive Office of the President RE: Proposed Rule, Regulation of Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Parts 200, 300, 376, and 382 RIN 0991-AC35] The Foundation for  more ST

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman internships turn passion for sports into career possibilities * For Kaylee Atkocius '28 and Alexander Hamilton '27, a summer internship with the Greenville Triumph offered more than a chance to work in professional soccer. It gave two Furman students an opportunity to become part of the Greenville community, build professional relationships and discover how their interests could translate into future careers. The two students spent the summer w more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands The Georgia State University School of Music has named T. Devin Reid (M.Mu. '15) as director of athletic bands and associate director of bands, effective fall 2026. Reid has held both positions on an interim basis since June 2025, and the appointment makes his leadership permanent. In these roles, Reid leads the Panther Band, conducts the Wind Orchestra and the Panther Basketball  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus Potter, acting chair and associate professor of the more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Max Allen, senior vice president and chief of staff, announces retirement * Max Allen, Clemson University's longtime senior vice president and chief of staff, will retire from Clemson University, effective August 31, 2026. Since joining Clemson in 2015, Allen has played a pivotal role in advancing the University's strategic priorities while strengthening its reputation and national visibility. As chief of staff, Allen served as the president's chief adv more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Alumni Association names 2026-27 alumni awards, citation recipients * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's alumni continue to embody their vibrant True Blue spirit long after departing their campus home. The university's Alumni Association celebrates these successes annually with the Alumni Association Awards, naming this year's recipients for demonstrating excellence and ability in the areas of education, commun more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York City Board Members Arlis Jenkins (Arizona) Tiffany more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. JOE LOMBARDO Governor STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS 1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118 Carson City, NV 89706-7954 Telephone (775) 687-3744 Fax (775) 687-5277 E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov FRED C. DILGER, PhD Executive Director Electronically submitted using https://www.regulations.gov U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Jennifer Uhle, Ph.D. Sr. Vice President Technical & Regulatory Services Phone: 202.247.5717 Email: jlu@nei.org August 17, 2026 Jody C. Martin Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Project Number: 689 Submitted via Regulations.gov Subject: Nuclear Energy Institute Comments on Propo more ST

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students each year for their volunteer support of veterans  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Docket OMB-2026-0034 Comment on OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance United Campus Workers Southeast (UCWSE) Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3821 opposes the OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. We are a wall-to-wall union representing over five thousand of higher education workers in Alabama, Flo more ST

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA library dean helps Aiken County educators balance creativity and AI in the classroom Fine arts educators from across Aiken County attended an AI-related program presented by the dean of the Gregg-Graniteville Library at the University of South Carolina Aiken. During the summer break, Dr. Lisa Ennis presented "AI Literacy in the Arts Classroom" to approximately 125 Aiken County Public School District K-12 visual arts, music, more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA students conduct biology research in the heart of Harvard Boston may seem like a long way from Aiken but not for Hayden Driver and Joseph Suazo, both USCA '28. The two biology majors spent the summer interning at Harvard Medical School, where they conducted research with a USCA alumna in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This teaching hospital, with almost 800 beds, located in  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR