WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSbrep) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following issued brief on Aug. 24, 2026, by Danilo Trisi: * * * Thirty Years of Evidence Show TANF Policies Reduced Access to Cash Assistance, Deepened Poverty, and Did Not Promote Stable Employment Accessible cash assistance is essential for families to afford the basics and create stability that makes long-term opportunity possible. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the only federal program that funds direct cash assistance to families wi more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Millennium Fellows, Alexander Hamilton Medal, Building Design Triumphs, and More Accolades for Columbians From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards over the summer. - Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milest more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Researchers Develop Quantum Framework to Predict Heart Disease Study Snapshot: A research group from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, led by Arslan Munir, Ph.D., has developed a quantum machine learning framework for heart disease prediction that achieved more than 90% accuracy. Using clinical data from 918 patients, the research group systematically more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hardy Vieux (MPP/JD '97) to receive 2026 Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award The University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will recognize Hardy Vieux (MPP/JD '97) with the 2026 Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award, the school's highest alumni honor for dedication to excellence in public service. Vieux will accept the award on Oct. 16 during the Ford School's 2026 Homecoming celebration. Vi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows * Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and George M. and Boyce W. Billings more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Intermediate Service Center #2 - West Cook -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST INTERMEDIATE SERVICE CENTER #2 - WEST COOK FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 Release Date: August 26, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 7 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 1 -- 2 -- 3 Category 2: 0 -- 2 -- 2 Category 3: 0 -- 2 -- 2 TOTAL: 1 -- 6 -- 7 FINDINGS more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Employs Two of the World's Top 20 Information Systems Researchers * When the 2026 Association for Information Systems (AIS) Research Rankings were recently released, two names from the same department at Kent State University appeared near the top of the global list. Jose Benitez, Ph.D., Bridgestone Endowed Chair in International Business and professor of information systems (IS) in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, ranked  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Quinsigamond Community College issued the following news release: * * * Key to the City of Worcester awarded to QCC employee Rocky Knight Rocky Knight, a business leader, nonprofit founder and advocate for youth education, was presented with the Key to the City of Worcester during a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 27 at Quinsigamond Community College in recognition of her commitment to empowering and educating communities locally and abroad. The honor continues a Worcester tradition that began in 1924 under more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * Anthony Dotson creates a foundation for students to soar in imaging sciences For Anthony Dotson, imaging science sits at the intersection of technology and medicine, playing a vital role in nearly every aspect of modern healthcare. "It is blending technology and medicine...Anything that can be done in healthcare can't be done without imaging," he said. "When I say it's the eyes of medicine, it is literally the eyes of medicine." As an associate profes more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table What you should know * New council will bring together 15 leaders across finance, real estate, technology, sports, retail, food and health care to advise City Hall on strengthening the city's economy * New York City reaches near all-time high for total jobs, with almost 5 million jobs as of July - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani ann more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Expand UConn Law's Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy * Four new faculty members are joining the UConn Law community this year, bringing a wide range of experience from academia, legal practice, advocacy, and the courts. As scholars, teachers, and practitioners, they will contribute to the law school's vibrant, intellectually rigorous, and engaged culture of teaching, research, and service. The new appointments include G more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds * New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of the exercises that can protect their bones and reduce their risk of falls. A Curtin University study of more than 1,400 Australians aged 50 and over has found people have a surprisingly low level of knowledge about osteoporosis - a condition that more PR

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. 27 -- St. Petersburg State University posted the following news: * * * St. Petersburg State University brings Russian science and culture to Brazil * * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) Source: Galina Zhukova's personal archive * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State University * (c) St. Petersburg State more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health * Guideline Highlights: * Rehabilitation after a stroke should begin as soon as the individual is medically stable, ideally within 48 hours of the stroke, and should be personalized to address the person's physical, cognitive, language and mental health needs. * A coordinated multidisciplinary care team is crucial for effective post-str more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors * The American Society of Agronomy, ASA, Crop Science Society of America, CSSA, and Soil Science Society of America, SSSA, will recognize eight Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and administrators at ceremonies held during CANVAS 2026 set for Nov. 1-4 in Portland, Oregon. Five faculty members will be awarded  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Political views, education levels and race--but not urban or rural living--are the top factors in parents' vaccine hesitancy post-COVID School of Public Health national survey is among the few conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic Ann Kellett A new, national survey by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health has found that parents' political views, education levels and race are the ma more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Statom Appointed to Professional Educators of Tennessee Board Dr. Yolanda Statom, director of teacher education and initial licensure certification officer at Trevecca Nazarene University, has been appointed to the board of directors of Professional Educators of Tennessee. With 32 years of experience in education, Statom has served as a public school teacher, literacy coach and administrator. She currently serves as the Middle Tennessee Representa more PR