DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Exceptional Teaching' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes six tenure-track professors this fall, all committed to helping OWU students earn their bachelor's degrees and achieve their career and life goals. "Ohio Wesleyan is committed to exceptional teaching," said Interim Provost Dale Brugh, Ph.D., "and these talented professors will help us to fulfill this mission. All are highly accomplished in their fields and will provide stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE $737 MILLION IN QATARI FUNDING TO NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Letter to Attorney General Blanche demands DOJ investigate Northwestern for Violating Foreign Agents Registration Act over Qatar ties - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit to investigate whet more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions * Faculty in Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences shared scholarship and expertise at national and international conferences this year, connecting with colleagues across disciplines and bringing insights and new approaches back to their programs and students as the new academic year begins. Artificial intelligence and simulation were recurring themes in faculty resea more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Five Utah State Faculty, Staff Selected for Fulbright Awards * LOGAN, Utah -Five Utah State University faculty and staff members have been selected for 2026-27 Fulbright awards, earning opportunities to conduct research, teach, and further international partnerships around the world. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright awards support scholars, educat more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law posted the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: Law, August 2026 * 2026-2027 UTulsa Law Preview There is a special energy that arrives with the start of a new academic year. New students enter our halls, faculty and staff return from summer projects, and the anticipation of the first day of classes fills the College of Law with excitement. This year promises to be particularly remarkable, with an outstanding lineup of speakers, programs and events that will engage bo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * John James Has Received Millions From the DeVos Family [American Journal News] "John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor, has received nearly $9 million from the far-right DeVos family" - New reporting from American Journal News reveals that John James has taken a massive haul of nearly $9 million in political contributions from the DeVos family over his career. Several members of the DeVos family have bankrolled James' lo more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Gardiner Lecture presented by nutrition researcher Yanni Papanikolaou Nutrition researcher will explore what large-scale data can--and cannot--tell us about protein, dietary patterns and long-term health By Kelsey Stremel, College of Agriculture Spend enough time reading nutrition headlines, and nearly every food eventually becomes either a hero or a villain. Eggs are in, then out. Carbohydrates are essential, then suspect. Animal and plant proteins are more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Tool Uses AI to Help Undergraduates Think Critically About Research An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed and demonstrated a step-by-step framework called Socratic Challenger that uses artificial intelligence to help undergraduate students cultivate critical thinking skills. Specifically, the framework uses AI as a collaborator to develop research questions that can be pursued in laboratory or classroom s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience. Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of Accounting. Ansary is a Schreyer Honors College g more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * President Taylor Invites Deeper Commitment to Prayer * President Beck A. Taylor urged members of the Samford University community to absorb themselves in prayer during joyful moments as well as times when hearts are burdened. Calling for the Samford community to "remain spiritually awake" by engaging in fully attentive prayer, President Beck A. Taylor delivered his convocation address to open the university's 185th academic year. Students, facult more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton summer programs help high school, community college, veteran, transfer and other students to thrive in college and beyond By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications and Rebekah Schroeder, Office of Communications Vincent Zeferino, a first-generation college student from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attended his first college-access summer program on Princeton's campus last year as a community college student. This summer he returned for a second prog more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to Perfect Child LLC Founder Simcha Bendet: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 Simcha Bendet Founder The Perfect Child, LLC 1255 East 31st Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 Dear Mr. Bendet: The Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) is continuing its investigat more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 The SIU Alumni Association will honor six Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni at ceremonies next month for achievements that advanced scientific research, entrepreneurship, public health, documentary filmmaking and alumni engagement. They will each be honored during the association's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Morris Librar more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 Issue of Donahue Institute MassBenchmarks Journal Examines the Commonwealth's Economic Future * The newly released Summer 2026 issue of MassBenchmarks Journal explores the opportunities and challenges that will shape Massachusetts' long-term economic prosperity. While the state's economy has remained resilient through continued GDP growth and strong productivity gains, contributors highlight emerging risks that could affect future more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International Symposium * The University of Connecticut's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing was prominently represented at the 2026 International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Annual Symposium in Dijon, France, where faculty and trainees shared new discoveries in cannabinoid science and public health research. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Dr. Steven G. Kinsey, who delivered the 2 more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Camacho and Magana Join School of Law Faculty The U of A School of Law welcomes Jorge Camacho and Alma Magana as assistant professors, adding two accomplished scholars to its faculty. "We are very pleased to welcome Professors Camacho and Magana to the law school community. They bring impressive experience, deep expertise and a dynamic range of professional perspectives that will enrich our students' educational experience while broadening our aca more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * History Department Publishes 2026 Issue of The Ozark Historical Review The Department of History is thrilled to report the publication of the 2026 issue of The Ozark Historical Review. Now in its 54th year of publication, the OHR is an academic history journal that showcases the work of the U of A's undergraduate and graduate history students. The entire U of A community is encouraged to browse this latest release, as well as past issues, at the O more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Memphis posted the following news: * * * Fogelman College of Business and Economics Welcomes Distinguished Researchers as Dunavant Endowed Professors The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) at the University of Memphis is pleased to announce the appointment of two nationally recognized scholars to newly established Dunavant Endowed Faculty in Supply Chain Management (SCM). Dr. Zhili Tian will join the Department of Supply Chain Management as an associate professor, and Dr. Pettis more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Trump Delivers: 14 Recent Wins You May Have Missed President Donald J. Trump is delivering the results he promised -- and the wins keep stacking up. From the securing a landmark election integrity ruling and launching the largest visa crackdown in American history to cutting illegals off taxpayer benefits and driving fentanyl deaths way down, the Trump Administration posted another decisive week putting the American people first. Here are headlines you  more PR