WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by freelance journalist David Kirichenko: * * * Russia Makes Hostages of Kherson Civilians Thousands of Ukrainians are trapped in "hellish conditions" by the Russian occupation forces. They must be saved. - In the Ukrainian city of Kherson, a Russian drone was recently seen hunting a 52 year-old market vendor, chasing him and striking him, leaving him injured. The images were widely shared on social media but the grotesque mistr more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Hosts Panel at National Association for Black Journalists' 2026 National Convention Featuring Legacy Lit Authors Roland Martin, Tiffany Cross, and Errin Haines Vice President and Publisher of Legacy Lit Krishan Trotman moderated the panel. - Hachette Book Group (HBG) proudly hosted a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, held Aug. 12 through Aug. 16, more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * A new voice for community impact Timothy Schuler to lead new APDesign initiative for Kansas community outreach By Thom Jackson When communities face challenges related to housing, economic development, infrastructure, or the quality of life, solutions rarely emerge from a single discipline. They are built through partnerships, informed by local knowledge and strengthened by a shared vision for the future. That belief is at the heart of the newly establ 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. 18 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * National Museum of African American History and Culture Announces "The Reunion," a Multi-Day Celebration Marking Its 10th Anniversary Sept. 24-27 The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) today announced "The Reunion," its 10th-anniversary commemoration, featuring a series of multi-day celebrations and signature events for visitors of all ages taking place Thursday, Sept. 24-Sunday, Sept. 27. G more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to Host Performance on the Life and Leadership of Daisy Gatson Bates LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will present "Something in the Soil," a free documentary-style, one-woman performance about the life and work of civil rights icon Daisy Gatson Bates, featuring actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, on Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines * From labs on campus to organizations overseas, Swarthmore students spent the summer immersing themselves in hands-on research and internships that stretched their learning far beyond the classroom. More than 300 students pursued projects across disciplines and locations -collaborating with faculty, alumni, and outside experts, or in some cases, working independently. The thro more PR