BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * A 20-Year Friendship Is Bringing a New Approach to Wound Rehabilitation at Walter Reed * More than two decades after they met as medical students and lab partners at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), Army Col. (Dr.) Austin Cox and Air Force Reserve Col. (Dr.) Thomas M. Beachkofsky have reunited around a shared mission: advancing dermatologic rehabilitation for the nation's wounded warriors. Cox, assistant dean fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Jamie Ager for Election to Congress * AFGE says Ager understands the value of public service and fighting for working people WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Jamie Ager for election to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. "The Trump Administration's lat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for transgender care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their lawsuit (PDF), the coalition argues that since the creation of the Medicaid and Ch more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * ASAM Comments to CMS Call for Updated Payment Policies to Support Hospital-Based SUD Care * ASAM recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the agency's Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule. The OPPS is the regulatory framework CMS uses to establish Medicare payment policies for services delivere more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Ashbrook Center to host conference, "We Hold These Truths: America at 250," on Sept. 11-12 * ASHLAND, Ohio - The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University will host, "We Hold These Truths: America at 250," a two-day conference exploring the history and meaning of America's founding, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. All conference sessions are free and open to the public and will take place in Ronk Lecture Hall at the Dwight Schar College of Education, with the ex more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit challenging a rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gender-affirming care for adolescents in Medicaid and more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration over a new rule that attempts to unlawfully prohibit Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming care for low-income youth. The rule, recently finalized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare * Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued the Trump administration today over its attempt to block states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for gender-affirming care for low-income kids and young adults. "Freedom means very little if the government can reach into your family's private decisions and take it away," said Attorney General Rayfield more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth * September 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that blocks states from receiving federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender ad more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth * Sept. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming health care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their complaint, the attorneys general argue that the rule would more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. "At a time when our country faces a true healthcare crisis due to more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. In the lawsuit, the coalition a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Bisciotti Family Foundation and Morgan State Expand Pathways to College for Baltimore Students * Renewed Commitment of Up to $3 Million Will Provide Comprehensive Scholarships and Completion Support for 40 New Ozzie Newsome Scholars at Morgan BALTIMORE -For talented Baltimore students, the distance between high school graduation and a college degree is often measured not in miles, but in unmet costs -from tuition and textbooks to housing, tran more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Named 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine * #National recognition highlights the university's leadership in supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military families BOWIE, Md. -Bowie State University has been named a 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, recognizing the university's longstanding commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military fami more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * A nature park transformed from landfill to 'Paradise' This park opened following a massive restoration effort By Jake Solyst With 40 acres of woods and waterways in the heart of one of the largest industrial harbors on the east coast, Paradise Creek Nature Park is a true oasis. Located in Portsmouth, Virginia, the park includes peaceful forested trails, gentle kayaking through a restored wetland and a bridge hovering over the creek. But barely 20  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania's River of the Year has something for everyone The Conestoga is celebrated for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities By Jake Solyst The Conestoga River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River that drains to the Chesapeake Bay, has been named Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year. The river was selected for its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities and diverse wildlife that live and travel along its corridors. Flowing more more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Washington Metro's Unemployment Rate at 5.2 Percent The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary July job estimates show an increase of 8,900 jobs for a total of 1,103,600 jobs in the Washington, DC-MD Metropolitan Division. The private sector decreased by 100 jobs, while the public sector increased by 9,000 jobs. The Washington, DC- MD more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Adeyemi Adenrele Returns to Barnes & ThornburgThe firm's white collar practice now includes five former U.S. attorneys and 19 former assistant U.S. attorneys * Following a successful tenure as a federal prosecutor, Adeyemi (Adey) Adenrele is returning to Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in the White Collar, Compliance and Investigations (WCCI) practice in the firm's Washington, D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former Homeland Security Employee Pleads Guilty in $250,000 Fraud Scheme * WASHINGTON - Richeline Anisso Fung, 46, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and formerly of Maryland, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims while working as a full-time employee for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS-CISA), announced U.S. At more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC endorses Governor Wes Moore for reelection * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Maryland Governor Wes Moore for reelection. "Under Governor Moore's direction, Maryland has taken huge strides in the fight against gun violence," said former Congres more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Expanded Maryland Community Compass Platform to Help Community Developers Revitalize their Neighborhoods * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced an expansion of the Maryland Community Business Compass, the state's free data platform designed to help entrepreneurs start and grow essential-service businesses, to now serve the broader community development ecosystem. Built by the Maryland State Innovation Team  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointment to Appellate Court of Maryland * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Kendra Young Ausby to the Appellate Court of Maryland, At-Large. "It is an honor to appoint Judge Kendra Young Ausby to the Appellate Court of Maryland," said Gov. Moore. "With her deep legal expertise and dedication to her community, I know Judge Ausby will advance justice under the law and s more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Celebrates Back-to-School with Visit to Katherine Johnson Global Academy * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today joined students and staff at Katherine Johnson Global Academy in celebrating the beginning of a new school year. During his visit the governor highlighted historic investments in Maryland's public education and touted the Statewide Coaching Program to accelerate academic gains in literacy and math. "I want us to hav more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Welcomes Partner Sarah Palmer Amid Continued Corporate Practice Growth in Boston * BOSTON (September 2, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues its strategic expansion in Boston with the addition of experienced Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Partner Sarah Palmer. Ms. Palmer advises emerging and growth-stage companies throughout their life cycles, from formation and early-stage financing thro more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: August 2026 * High Point University's Society of Physics Students (SPS) collaborated with the Natural Science Fellowship (NSF) to host for the first time a program on Aug. 26 to feature six students who conducted hands-on scientific research during the summer. Pictured from left were student presenters Megan Mueller, Skyler Gangestad, Caitlyn Wingeart, Isabella Frankovic, Jake Ankrum and Josh Elbertson. HIGH PO more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Jon Dormo Joins FirstEnergy to Advance New Power Generation Development Experienced leader will identify and develop new opportunities for power generation - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has named Jon Dormo its Vice President of Generation Project Development. Reporting to Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland, Dormo will lead efforts to plan and develop new power generation projects that help meet customers' future energy needs -- a c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Blast Republicans for Renewing Failed Attack on Birthright Citizenship After Resounding Supreme Court Defeat Republicans Continue Trying to Strip American-Born Children of Citizenship Based on Who Their Parents Are Despite the 14th Amendment's Explicit Guarantee - Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Seeks Relief for Maryland Military Families from Illegal Fees The Justice Department has issued a letter urging the Maryland Department of Transportation to stop efforts to collect nonresident vehicle permit fees from servicemembers and their spouses that violate the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Under Maryland's current policy, military families across the state are effectively taxed twice when they register a vehicl more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news: * * * Leading with Purpose: CBU Honors Its 2026 Distinguished Alumni * Christian Brothers University is proud to announce Joseph Paul Croteau ('76) as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus and Kelly Summons Crow ('09) as its 2026 Distinguished Young Alumna. The annual honors celebrate graduates whose professional accomplishments, community leadership and continued commitment to CBU exemplify the University's mission and values. #2026 Distinguished Alumnus: Jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Listing not warranted for the Chesapeake logperch * Based on a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined the Chesapeake logperch does not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act. The Chesapeake logperch is a small, freshwater fish currently found only in the lower Susquehanna River and its tributaries in Pennsylvania and Maryland.  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium * KISSIMMEE, Florida - The next generation of military medicine researchers earned recognition for their innovative studies focused on warfighter health at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 6. Several winners are from the Joint Base San Antonio area. The Youn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * McClain Delaney, Van Hollen Visit Allegany & Garrett Counties to Highlight Over $5 Million in Federal Funding for Western Maryland Communities * WASHINGTON - On August 20, U.S. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and Senator Chris Van Hollen(both D-Md.) were in Allegany and Garrett Counties to highlight $5.5 million that they, along with Senator Angela Alsobrooks, secured in Congress for Western Maryland communities. The lawmakers visited more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Statement on Supreme Court of Maryland Redistricting Ruling Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that Question 3, the proposed congressional redistricting constitutional amendment, may remain on the November ballot with revised ballot language: "I commend the attorneys and staff of the Office of the Attorney General who more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Finalists Announced for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Maryland State Board of Education announced the seven local school system finalists for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Alison Benkovic, Baltimore County Public Schools; Emily Brynes, Carroll County Public Schools; Michael James, Harford County Public Schools; Kacy Valent more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 2 [Category: Medical] -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) posted the following news: * * * Michael Milken to Receive Cancer Nation's Inaugural March Forward Award * Philanthropist and cancer survivor Michael Milken will receive the inaugural March Forward Award at Cancer Nation's 40th Anniversary Gala on November 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. The award recognizes Milken's legacy of philanthropy and advocacy that have fundamentally changed how this country researches, treat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * NCPC Executive Director Marcel Acosta to Retire After 25 Years of Federal Service Long-time planning agency leader departs on September 18, 2026 - The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) announced today that Executive Director Marcel Acosta will retire from federal service effective September 18, 2026, following his acceptance of a private-sector position. Acosta has led NCPC's professional staff since 2008 and  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Maryland Program Prioritizes Regenerative Farming on State Land * DNR Initiative is a Strong Step for Maryland Farmers and Clean Water This week, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a first-of-its-kind regenerative farming lease on state-owned land. This program will help farmers who lease property from the state to prioritize and scale regenerative agriculture practices. These practices improve soil health, biodi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * NFLPA Names Matt Taylor as Chief Communications Officer The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) today announced that Matt Taylor will join the organization as Chief Communications Officer, effective September 8. Taylor brings extensive experience across professional sports, media, strategic communications, and reputation management. Throughout his career, he has advised organizations facing compl more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * NOAA dispatches Saildrones to probe the engine of El Nino The uncrewed surface vehicles will help scientists monitor the development of an historically strong event - On August 21, 2026, two orange Saildrone Explorer uncrewed surface vehicles departed Honolulu, Hawaii, bound for a vast, remote stretch of the eastern Pacific Ocean where an historic El Nino is gaining strength. Equipped with a suite of s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * NRC to Host 7th Artificial Intelligence Workshop ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The NRC will host its seventh Artificial Intelligence Workshop, "Navigating the AI Landscape: Regulator Transformation, Industry Innovation, and Global Collaboration," on Sept. 15. Who: NRC staff, licensees, industry stakeholders, academia, research organizations and the public. What: Providing updates on NRC's AI maturity and regulatory readiness, demonstra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Banning Natural Gas Increases Energy Costs for All The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs today held a hearing titled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs." During the hearing, members underscored the advantages the  more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Report Finds SSA Could Improve the Administration of its Programs by Modernizing its Data-Matching Systems Outdated matching rules left millions of external records unverified - limiting SSA's ability to prevent improper payments - A new report from the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded SSA could increase verified matches for data the Agency  more PR

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- Sodexo USA, a food services and facilities management company, issued the following news release: * * * Sodexo and University of Northern Colorado unveil $5.5 million dining transformation Major investment reimagines Holmes Dining Hall with modern, student-centered spaces, expanded culinary experiences and innovative design GREELEY, Colo.--Sodexo, a leading provider of high-quality food and facilities management solutions, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) have unveiled the $5.5 million transf more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Releases New ARF Report Explaining the Benefits of Waste-to-Energy Facilities New report provides policymakers with practical, research-based information on waste-to-energy facilities, local waste management responsibility, and long-term solid waste planning. - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has released a new report from its Applied Research Foundation (ARF), Clarifying the Benefit more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 1, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 2 We open with a topic that is near and dear to my heart: I often get asked about e-cigarettes as tobacco cessation aids, and now we have a JAMA Special Communication summarizing expert recommendations. Next, we move to opioids and increasing access/adherence, for example via hospital discharge treatment initiation for alcohol/opioid withd more PR

TOWSON, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- Towson University issued the following news release: * * * Beynon Family Training Complex named in recognition of transformational gift $1.5 million commitment advances Campaign for Excellence and future training facility improvements - Towson University has officially named the Beynon Family Training Complex in recognition of a transformational $1.5 million commitment from John '73 and Robin '70 Beynon. The gift supports the continued enhancement of facilities that serve Tiger student-athletes. The Beynon Fam more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Indiana * The Trump Administration announced today that a $120 million investment is being delivered to strengthen rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Hoosiers through the federal Rural Health Transf more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * TWS announces 2026 Wildlife Publications Awards Awards include best authored and edited books as well as journal articles - The research that has won TWS' 2026 publication awards includes work on the responses of grizzly bears to low-level recreation, the management of black-tailed deer and how birds alter their flight due to artificial light at night. The awards recognize excellence in scientific literature focused  more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts Arizona Commanders Summit * Effective communication is a vital commodity, something of which one can never have too much. With the purpose of sharing information and building relationships, military commanders and senior leaders from across Arizona gathered for a day of discussions at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) on Sep. 2. The summit, the first hosted by YPG Commander Col. Cha more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Students Explore Agriculture, Food Security During Kenya Study Abroad Program * A recent study abroad program in Kenya gave University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students an opportunity to explore agriculture, food security and community development while gaining firsthand experience in another culture. According to Ta'Yanna Dandridge, UAPB program coordinator and senior research/program assistant for UAPB's Office of Inter more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC and Prince George's County Public Schools Announce Dual Enrollment Partnership * Eligible students can earn college credit and a no-cost certificate Adelphi, Md. -Sept. 3, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus and Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) today announced a dual enrollment partnership, marking a new opportunity for eligible PGCPS high school juniors to earn college credit and pursue a UMGC undergraduate cer more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Business Programs Earn Recognition in 2027 Research.com Rankings * Online bachelor's, MBA, and DBA programs recognized in Maryland and nationwide The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) School of Business was recognized across multiple categories in the 2027 Research.com degree program rankings, announced in August 2026. UMGC was recognized in Maryland for its online Master of Business Administration (MBA), and online Bach more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * University of Scranton Welcomes New Faculty Members Ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, the University appointed new, full-time faculty members. - The University of Scranton has appointed 20 new, full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. * Michele Boland, previously a lecturer and faculty specialist in the Nursing Program at the University, was named an instructor in the Department of Nursing. A certified academic clinical nurse  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Venable Secures Complete Victory for Greenvision, Including More Than $1.3 Million Attorney Fee Award * Los Angeles, CA (Sept. 2, 2026) -Venable LLP secured a complete victory on behalf of Greenvision, LLC in its dispute with Temescal Wellness of Maryland, LLC, doing business as Evermore Cannabis Company, following the conclusion of arbitration. Most recently, the arbitrator issued a final arbitration award, wherein he found Greenvi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Alongside Gun Safety Advocates, Signs Life-Saving Law to Curb Gun Trafficking * DOVER, DE -Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, joined by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, signed SB 300 into law, alongside a slate of gun violence prevention bills passed during this legislative session. The legislation establishes a robust state gun dealer oversight syste more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth * The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia today. The coalition argues that since the creat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release: * * * World Relief, Open Doors US Reveal Report Findings, FY2026 First Year With No Persecuted Christian Refugees Resettled in U.S. * Fourth edition of report shows abrupt halt in refugee resettlement from top countries of concern for Christian persecution, steep drop in asylum approvals WASHINGTON - Today, World Relief and Open Doors US released the fourth edition of their joint report, State of the Golden Door: Evaluating Refugee Rese more PR