TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * 2 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 2 institutions have earned initial business accreditation. Achieving Business Accreditation National University of Sciences and Technology Shanghai University of Engineering Science With the recognition of these schools, AACSB now has 1,098 accredited institutions in 71 countries and t more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ADL Names Inaugural NextGen Advisory Council to Advise Senior Leadership and Board of Directors Cohort of students and young professionals will provide their perspectives on how younger generations are experiencing antisemitism, engaging with the Jewish community and navigating a rapidly changing world. Ne more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ADL Title VI Settlement Agreement with Colorado School District Leads to Sweeping Reforms in the Fight Against Antisemitism Boulder Valley School District agrees to make systemic changes to address antisemitism after Jewish student faced severe and persistent antisemitic harassment and assault New York, NY  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * AFPI Releases Letter from Mayors Urging Congress to Advance SAVE America Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a letter from a coalition of mayors urging Congress to advance the SAVE America Act and strengthen election security nationwide. The mayors argue that secure and transparent elections are essential to maintaining public confidence in America's democratic institutions an more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release: * * * AKC HUMANE FUND ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2026 SIR JOHN D. SPURLING, OBE, KCVO SCHOLARSHIP * The AKC(r) Humane Fund, Inc.SM is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarsh more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Akerman Appoints Charles Zerner as Director of AI Development, Bringing Software Engineering Capability Inside the Firm Appointment completes a deliberately structured AI leadership team spanning research, development, and governance - Akerman announced today that Charles Zerner has joined the firm as Director of AI Development, a newly created role responsible for building custom AI applications when commercial products cannot meet th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026 Introduction For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at best, a job with static prospects. Despite $1.86 tri more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country Fulbright * By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing The archaeological record shows that for as long as people have gathered in cities or conducted religious ceremonies, alcohol was present to promote social bonding. Several years back, USF anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer going back nearly more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, intends to repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual to 12 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were acquired by William Henry Shrawder before 1938, reportedly from an unknown location in Florida. Ball State Teachers College purchased the Shrawder Collection in 1938, and the collection was cataloged in 1953 as an "Indian skull from Florida," with no additional pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, intends to repatriate human remains representing three Native American individuals to 15 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were disinterred from an unknown location, possibly in Alabama, before 1954 and acquired by the Birmingham Public Library. The library loaned them to the museum in 1954, and permanently transferred the collection to the museum in 1978. Collection records identified th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, intends to repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual to 15 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were removed from an unknown location before 1969 by Samuel Fischer III, who donated them to the museum that year. Based on Fischer's collecting activities and the acquisition history, the museum determined the remains were likely removed from Northern Alabama. The muse more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, intends to repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual and 12 associated funerary objects to 12 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains were disinterred from Coosa County, Alabama, before 1961. Museum records state that the individual and objects were removed from the Wynn Plantation, property of the Wynn family, and donated to the museum in 1961. The 12 associated fun more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $44.03 in the Midwest and $51.66 in the W more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members New Team ENOUGH Executive Council members will galvanize the movement against gun violence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Team ENOUGH, the youth arm of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, welcomed seven new members to its prestigious national Executive Council. Founded shortly after the 2018 shooting at  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and worked together to raise egg prices. "When compani more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Chicago Man Indicted for Interstate Threats * Orlando, Florida - Daquan Lamont Smith (20, Chicago, IL) has been charged by indictment with interstate transmission of a threat. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to the indictment, on December 6, 2025, Smith knowingly transmitted in interstate commerce more PR

ARMONK, New York, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize * CLEVELAND, WAKO, JAPAN and YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -Sept 9, 2026 -A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been named as a finalist for the 2026 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Gordon Bell Prize for simulating the largest biologically meaningful molecules ever modeled with quantum computers, reaching a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards $45 million contract for Sector Jacksonville Annex waterfront repairs * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard awarded a $45 million design-build-to-budget contract on Aug. 25, 2026, for major waterfront repairs at Sector Jacksonville Annex in Atlantic Beach, Florida. The contract, awarded to Brasfield & Gorrie of Birmingham, Alabama, will replace aging and storm-damaged infrastructure, improve flood resilience, and  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * What a 9/11 Hero Can Teach Columbia SIPA Students About Crisis Leadership On September 11, 2001, Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY battalion chief to report to the World Trade Center with his unit. By Eve Glasberg Sometimes when Joseph Pfeifer, an adjunct professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, is in the classroom talking to his students about September 11, 2001, it hits him that some of them were toddlers or not even born yet on that day 25 yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN MORELLE LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO BLOCK TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL IN VOTING * ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, mobilized current and former Members of Congress in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump's Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. "Presidents do n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, OVER 250 CURRENT & FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL VOTING * Congressman Pat Ryan, Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting The group includes both Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Pat Ryan joined current and former Members of Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, EVANS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY OF SBA SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Gabe Evans (R-CO-08), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Jim Costa (D-CA-21) and David Valadao (R-CA-22), introduced the bipartisan SBA Spanish Resource Report Act, legislation to give Congress and the public a clearer picture of the Spanish-l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Padilla, Schumer Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * 261 Current and Former Members of Congress File Bicameral, Bipartisan Brief as Court Order Barring Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail Voting is Being Challenged by Trump's DOJ Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bicameral amicus brief led by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Marc Chapman Shares Insights on Orlando's Continued Growth and Evolving Business Landscape (Orlando, FL) As Orlando continues to attract businesses, investment, and new residents, Dean Mead President and Shareholder Marc Chapman offers his perspective on the legal and economic forces shaping the region's next phase of growth. Marc is featured in the fourth edition of Invest: Orlando, where he discusses Central Florida's sustained economic expansion more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration Effort to Reinstate SAVE Voter Purge Database Washington, D.C. -- A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its illegal expansion of the Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements (SAVE) database, and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record - DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who are wrapped in scandal, buried in corruption, and r more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eminent Domain Attorney Jennifer Polovetsky Joins Greenberg Traurig Real Estate Team in New York * UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Sept. 8, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its market-leading Real Estate Practice with the addition of Jennifer Polovetsky as a shareholder in the firm's New York City and Long Island offices. Polovetsky joins Greenberg Traurig from Duane Morris and brings more than two decades more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * New York's Electricity Prices Fifth Highest in the Country ALBANY, N.Y. -- Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the fifth highest residential electricity prices in the country in June 2026, trailing only Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, and Maine. Newly released U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's average residential electricity price at 29.49 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Leaders Selected for Prestigious Harvard Programs * Tallahassee, Fla.-Sept. 8, 2026-Florida A&M University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., and Professor Natalie Arnett, Ph.D., have been selected to participate in leadership development programs at Harvard University. Supported by FAMU President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., their selections reflect the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Stephen J. Fallon from its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research: * * * Recipient: Stephen J. Fallon, Ph.D., 1401 North East 26th Street, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, United States, sfallon@latinosalud.org Issuing Office: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), United States WARNING LETTER CBER-26-728673 Dear Dr. Fallon: This Warning Letter informs you of objectionable conditions ob more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for compe more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Feeding Mice Fewer Calories Reduces DNA Mutations * Mutations are changes in the molecular "letters" that make up DNA, the genetic blueprint for cells. Mutations build up with age in every cell when DNA is damaged or when cells make mistakes in fixing or copying it. Most mutations are harmless, but when they disrupt genes, they can cause cancer and other diseases. Past stu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Unions Reach Decades-High Approval Rating: 6 Steps for Employers in Current Labor Environment A survey released last week showed that 71% of Americans approve of labor unions, the highest reading tracked since the 1950s. But union membership has been moving in the opposite direction for decades, and today just 5.9% of private sector workers carry a union card. That doesn't mean that employers should ignore matters, however, as unio more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Language disorders can make learning to read harder. Researchers are finding ways to help By Angela Nicoletti Humans are hardwired for speaking. Learning to read doesn't come quite so naturally. It requires retraining different networks in the brain. Mastering such a complex skill is understandably a struggle for many children. Especially those with developmental language disorder (DLD). Aff more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Simple farming changes boost wheat yields in drought-prone areas By JoAnn Adkins In drought-prone regions of Ethiopia, growing more food could start with something as simple as keeping more rainwater in the ground. New research co-authored by FIU Earth and Environment professor Assefa Melesse found that changing how farmers plow and protect their fields can help prevent precious rai more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Secretary Byrd Announces the Designation of the East Stuart and Downtown Stuart Historic district TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that the East Stuart Historic District and the Downtown Stuart Historic District in Stuart, Martin County, have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. "I am pleased to announce that the East Stuart and Downtown Stuart historic d more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University to Appear on Season 17 of The College Tour * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University will appear in the 17th season of The College Tour, an inspiring television show helping students connect with their favorite universities to make an informed decision about their future education plans without the constraints and limitations of travel. Season 17 will premiere on Amazon P more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute brings expertise on AI in education to global stages * Three members of Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute (LSI) will present at European conferences focusing on AI in education, reinforcing the institute as a leading force when it comes to AI in teaching and learning. Rabieh Razzouk, director of LSI; Carrie Meyers, director of education and workforce talent at FSU's Institute  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Advocates Urge FL Utility Regulators to Keep Cost Saving Rule Amending Rule 25-14.004 risks raising electricity bills even further as Floridians pay amongst the country's highest bills - Tallahassee, FL -- Today, Food & Water Watch, the Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition, Power Floridians Can Afford Coalition, and other allied organizations sent a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission urging the rejection of a proposed more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Found in the Dark: How AI Helped Reveal a Hidden Cellular Communication Network * Key Takeaways * The known protein universe contains hundreds of millions of members, yet most remain largely unexplored, creating a vast biological "darkness" that may hold important clues to human health and disease. * Using artificial intelligence and advanced experiments, scientists searched this darkness to uncover a previously hidden protein  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Leads Members Of Florida Delegation In Effort To Protect Domestic Fertilizer Production * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of Florida's congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging continued action to address the supply and rising cost of sulfur, a critical input used to produce phosphate fertilizer. "Florida is at the heart of America's phosphate fertilizer production, and  more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Flagler to Notre Dame: Barbara Tucker's Summer of Scientific Discovery * The Coastal Environmental Science major and member of Flagler College's women's lacrosse team was looking to expand her academic experience beyond the classroom when she applied to more than 20 undergraduate research programs related to water, the environment, and aquatic ecosystems. One of those applications led to South Bend, Indiana, and the University of Notre Dame. Selecte more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Music debuts new map showcasing global reach * #Key Points * The FSU College of Music has launched an interactive global map highlighting international activities and connections involving its students and faculty across teaching, research and performance. * FSU College of Music faculty and students are building partnerships and sharing expertise internationally, with recent activities in Thailand, Singapore and South Korea, as well more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research * A Florida State University computer scientist has earned one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for developing high-performance computing systems that help researchers more efficiently manage large amounts of data in experiments and theoretical predictions. Kai Zhao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has earned the 2 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries to host Emmett Till Lecture Series featuring Mississippi Delta preservation leaders * #Key Points * Florida State University Libraries will host its annual Emmett Till Lecture Series on Sept. 17. * Two Mississippi Delta leaders will discuss preserving 1955 civil rights history during the event. Florida State University Libraries will bring two Mississippi Delta preservation leaders to campus Sept. 17 for its annual Emmett Till Lectu more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Gainesville to delay business tax renewal notices during upgrade The City of Gainesville will delay mailing out annual business tax renewal notices to local businesses as it upgrades to a new software system. The Revenue & Receivables Office expects to launch its new software in January 2027. Business tax renewal statements that normally are mailed out by early September will be available electronically through a new portal in January. Any b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The General Accountability Office has denied a protest by Hardwire LLC, Pocomoke City, Maryland, challenging the award of a contract to Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida, for enhanced small arms protective inserts. The Defense Logistics Agency issued the solicitation in June 2024 for the manufacture and delivery of the protective inserts. The competition involved two indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, with the first lot set aside for small businesses and the second, which is the subje more ST

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Betterfly on $100 Million Acquisition of Mexico's Minu * MEXICO CITY (September 9, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Betterfly, a leading employee benefits and insurance technology company, on its acquisition of Minu Mexico in a cross-border transaction valued at approximately $100 million. The transaction, which is one of the largest startup-to-startup acquisitions in Latin America's recent hi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises ONE Sotheby's International Realty on Acquisition by Global Group * MIAMI (September 9, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised on the sale of premier luxury real estate brokerage ONE Sotheby's International Realty, which serves the east coast of Florida and Princeton and Lambertville, New Jersey, to Sotheby's International Realty Inc. The deal was announced on September 9. Sotheby's International R more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight's Amy Leder Named 2026 Office Managing Partner of the Year by New York Law Journal * NEW YORK (September 9, 2026) - Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Amy Leder, executive partner of the Firm's New York office, was honored as Office Managing Partner of the Year at the 2026 New York Legal Awards. The New York Law Journal presented the award on September 3, 2026, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Ms. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 177 (Rep. McClintock), "Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act" * H.R. 3717 (Rep. Harder), "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025" * H.R. 5935 (Rep. Calvert), "Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act" * H.R. 6869 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), To amend the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Europe Hits the Snooze Button AfD's win in Germany shakes a fractured, sleepy continent that should pull together. - Sunday's victory of the anti-immigrant, anti-America, pro-Russia and pro-China Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Warns of Looming National Debt Crisis in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed * "Florida families balance their budgets every month. It is about time Washington does the same." Op-Ed Details the $40 Trillion National Debt and Buchanan's Balanced Budget Amendment WASHINGTON -Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune warning that the national debt, now surpassing $40 trillion, is on pace to leave t more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: Travel] -- The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * IGLTA Foundation Announces 2026 Convention Fellowship Recipients * SEVILLE, Spain (9 September 2026) -The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, has announced the recipients of this year's Global Convention fellowships. This program supports LGBTQ+ tourism professionals and emerging leaders. The 2026 cohort brings unique perspectives and lived experienc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. 1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 1210 Washington, DC 20005 USA T +1 202 589 1000 ccartwr@its.jnj.com jnj.com August 19, 2026 Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: J&J Response to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector G more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation * WASHINGTON | Sept. 8, 2026 -In Johnson v. Jacobson, the Liberty Justice Center represents a long-haul trucker with two state-issued firearm licenses who has been prohibited from exercising his Second Amendment rights in Minnesota. LJC filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * MedCanes Family Reception Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2030 * More than 200 parents gathered with Miller School leaders ahead of the annual White Coat and Pinning Ceremony to learn how the school will support members of the Class of 2030. Every year, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine kicks off the fall semester with its annual White Coat and Pinning Ceremony. The day before the ceremony, parents of the incoming  more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One * Student-athletes make up about 25% of the student body at Grinnell and assistant coaches are critical in supporting these high-level competitors. From practice to weight training to game day, these coaches are there every step of the way. In this two part series, get to know the assistant coaches who help student-athletes become better competitors and individuals. #Eddie Arias, football * Hometown: Morgan Hill, California  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Miami-Dade School Board Approves Budget for 2026-2027 The Miami-Dade County School Board has approved a $7.4 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reinforcing its commitment to student success, safety, and fiscal responsibility. More than 96 percent of the budget is allocated to teaching and direct services to students, custodial, security, and other school-level services. "A budget is ultimately a reflection of our core values, and t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Spent Thousands to Campaign in Florida - And Posted on Social Media As If He Was In Michigan LANSING -- Mike Rogers was caught campaigning from his home state of Florida (again) -- this time, "his own FEC filings have provided some receipts--because they show that when his social media posts suggested he was in Michigan, he was actually in Florida." According to new reporting from The Daily Beast, Rogers spent $ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * REMINDER: Mike Rogers Would Cover Up Trump's Corruption LANSING -- As new reporting from Axios reveals the Trump administration is seeking to rescind an anti-corruption rule that helps stop private equity funds from bribing public officials, a reminder Mike Rogers would rubber stamp Trump's corruption in Washington: * Rogers credited Trump with "convinc[ing] him to get back on the campaign trail" after losing in 2024 and sa more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * More Than Medicine: Meet Whitman's New Professor of Public Health * Fall 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Fall 2026 Seeing the whole picture. To design effective health interventions, Professor of Public Health Jennifer Kue says, "you really have to look at the person as a whole." Public health touches nearly every moment of our daily experience, yet most of us take it for granted. But without clean water, food safety, well-lit sidewalks and seatbelt more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: Lower Manhattan, 25 Years After 9/11 New Report Highlights Remarkable Growth, Resilience, and Transformation of Neighborhoods Around Ground Zero - Lower Manhattan has undergone a profound transformation in the 25 years since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. A diversified business community, an expanding tourism sector, major public transportation investments, and the emergence of a 2 more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * New CAES Alumnus Spawns Marine Science Career * Myles Saunders '25 stretches out during a dive in Fiji, where he participated in coral reef restoration. The animal sciences major used his love of the ocean to begin a career in marine science. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2026) - Myles Saunders has barely begun life as a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, having graduated last more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * No Kings Coalition Sets Nationwide Early Voting Day of Action for October 17 * Washington, DC -On October 17, No Kings: Vote Early will launch a day of coordinated, nonpartisan action across the country to drive early voting. Millions took to the streets last year and gathered for one of the largest single-day, nonviolent direct actions in U.S. history in March. No Kings: Vote Early is the next step in this growing movement, making sure we u more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA names Mississippi State University to host new Northern Gulf research institute Selection comes with up to $100 million award over five years - NOAA has selected Mississippi State University to host NOAA's Cooperative Institute in the Gulf of America (CINGA). The mission of this cooperative institute is to promote collaborative research with NOAA to build a comprehensive understanding of Gulf ecosystems, along with more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU awarded $4 million to advance telehealth intervention for autism * Children with autism nationwide may benefit from a new telehealth intervention developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and partnering institutions. The five-year, $4 million award from the National Institutes of Health will evaluate the effectiveness of a self-directed approach relying on telehealth. The research team aims to determine what level of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting * Washington, D.C. -Current and former Members of Congress mobilized in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump's Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The effort was led by House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle; Assistant House Minority more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * A Call to Serve: How 9/11 Shaped My Purpose Beyond the Uniform Each year, as our nation pauses to remember September 11, 2001, I am reminded that the legacy of that day is not only found in our collective grief, but also in the choices people made in response to it. For me, 9/11 became deeply connected to a calling--to serve the country that had given me the opportunity to call it home. Commitment to Armed Forces As an immigrant, my dec more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Palmetto Man Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchase of Firearm * Tampa, Florida - Desmin Terrell Belvin Jr. (21, Palmetto) today pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federally licensed firearm dealer. Belvin faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to court records, on March 21, 2026, Be more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Physical therapists appeal ruling upholding Medicare's ban on private-pay care * Atlanta, Georgia; September 9, 2026: After a federal court ruling upheld Medicare's ban on private-pay physical therapy, a Florida physical therapist and a national association representing physical therapists filed an appeal challenging the decision yesterday. Dr. Sean Wells and the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA) ask the U. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners names West Alabama regional president * Firm taps longtime Tuscaloosa banking leader as growth continues in region TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Sept. 9, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has selected Wade Dailey as regional president for West Alabama, effective Aug. 31. Da more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Pizza Store Robber Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison * Tampa, Florida - Justin Alan Seymour (37, Tampa) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington to 18 years in federal prison for Hobbs Act robbery, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. A federal jury found Seymour guilty in April 2026. U.S. Attorney G more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Professor Ellis remembered as devoted educator, fearless advocate * Rafaela "Rafi" Ellis believed deeply in the power of words. As a Professor of English, published author, skilled editor and lifelong advocate, she understood that words could teach, challenge, comfort and, when necessary, speak truth to power. At Polk State College, where she taught English Composition and Literature for nearly two decades, she brought that conviction to her cl more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * PWHL and Scripps Sports announce national U.S. television partnership for 2026-27 season By Molly Miossi League's first-ever season-long U.S. TV agreement features three national broadcast windows each week, led by Saturday "Game of the Week" NEW YORK - The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and Scripps Sports today announced a national broadcast rights agreement for the 2026-27 season, a landmark part more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 10 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James expands capital structure advisory team, hires Tim Bottrell Raymond James is expanding the capabilities of its Investment Banking division by hiring Tim Bottrell as a managing director in the Capital Structure Advisory group. Based in New York, he will enhance the firm's coverage of alternative capital sponsors, including private credit managers, multi-strat funds, CLOs and other alternative asset managers. Bottrell brings ext more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Webinar: Reforming how cities fund themselves through fines and fees A recent Reason Foundation webinar explored how local governments across the country raise billions of dollars a year through court fines, fees, and forfeitures. - Local governments across the country raise billions of dollars a year through court fines, fees, and forfeitures. In some jurisdictions, that revenue more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Part of Major Bipartisan Effort to Urge Supreme Court to Block Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and more than 250 current and former Members of Congress, Democrats and Republicans, filed an amicus brief challenging the President's Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The group, made up of a bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office, on the congressional inquiry into higher education tenure and state reforms: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 7, 2026 Ms. Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20548 Dear Acting C more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gabe Evans, Lou Correa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Transparency of SBA Spanish-Language Resources * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO-08), Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Jim Costa (D-CA-21) and David Valadao (R-CA-22), introduced the bipartisan SBA Spanish Resource Report Act, legislation to give Congress and the public a clearer picture of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter)-- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, to Commerce Under Secretary George M. Cook: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 Mr. George M. Cook Deputy Under Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 8, 2026 Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20548 Ac more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Rocio Olea Salgado Appointed Co-Lead of Corporate & M&A Commission of Mexico's Chapter of Women in a Legal World * MEXICO CITY - Sept. 09, 2026 - Rocio Olea Salgado, shareholder in the Mexico City office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, was named Co-lead of the Corporate & M&A Commission of the Mexico Chapter of Women in a Legal World (WILW) 2026. Olea Salgado is a member of the firm's Corporate, Mergers & Acquis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Continues Bipartisan Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive, Highlights Benefits of Keeping Film Production in America * Burbank, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the latest developments in his push to secure a bipartisan film tax incentive following President Donald Trump's endorsement of its passage. Schiff highlighted the tax incentive's benefits, emphasizing how the dr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Honors Law Enforcement Heroes Ambushed While Responding to a Woman's Call for Help TAMPA, Fla.-- Senator Ashley Moody today gave special recognition to multiple Hillsborough County deputies who were ambushed and intervened while responding to a woman's call for help. In July, a suspect ambushed three HCSO deputies responding to reports that a woman had been held at gunpoint. The suspect shot Deputy Colton Danie more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to you today with grave concerns about the recent Washington Post article on the fraud associated with and abuse o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Inspector General Cheryl Mason: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Doug Collins Secretary of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 - The Honorable Cheryl Mason Veterans Administration Inspector General 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 - Secretary Coll more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Statement from the International Fact-Checking Network on Meta's expansion of Community Notes to Latin America * Anyone who cares about finding reliable, accurate information online should be deeply concerned about Meta's announcement that it is testing its community notes program in 16 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. The community notes program alone is simply not adequate when it comes to reducing the impact of h more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Steinbrenner Scholar Brings Lived Experience to Brain-Computer Interface Research * After years of participating in brain-computer interface studies, Steinbrenner Scholar German Aldana Zuniga joined researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis to help identify the priorities, concerns and everyday needs that should shape future neurotechnology. Key Takeaways Research participant to researcher: German Aldana Zuniga spent the more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Stem Cell Delivery Approach Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery * A review led by University of Miami researchers examines how delivering stem cells directly into brain-supplying arteries could support recovery after ischemic stroke and identifies the evidence still needed before the approach becomes part of standard care. #Key Takeaways * Researchers are studying whether delivering stem cells directly into arteries supplying the i more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Steve Martin & Martin Short are Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, at 8 p.m. * Steve Martin and Martin Short are coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, at 8 p.m. Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers to support. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. and start more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The chemistry behind next-gen materials * Michael Hickner is creating new materials at Michigan State University to improve energy and water technologies. As the Craig A. Rogerson Endowed Professor in Chemical Engineering, he uses polymer science and materials to solve engineering problems by applying the tools of chemistry and chemical engineering. "We're interested in lots of different applications that used functional materials, such as advanc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade * Temple will renew its in-state series against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at the Linc in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. Each day before K.C. Keele more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9 * The Candler Foundry is taking TheoEd Talks to Florida. St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida will host this year's TheoEd Talks, which takes places Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET. A livestream option is also available. Three Candler alumni, Bishop Tom Berlin 86T, Carlton Mackey 05T, Ingrid Rasmussen 10T are featured speakers, along with Kat Armas, Christopher Carter, and Seth S more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College graduate takes next career step with Disney College Program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College graduate Makenna Oswalt '26 has been selected to participate in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Oswalt, a Johnstown, Pa., native, graduated from Thiel College with degrees in English and individualized business, communication and media. During her time at Thiel, she was a student-athlete, student organization l more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Tickets on sale now for FSU School of Theatre season performances * From Shakespeare to Broadway musicals, Florida State University's School of Theatre will bring a wide range of stories to the stage during its 2026-27 season. Tickets are now on sale. The five-production season features three musicals and two plays performed by FSU students, beginning Oct. 16 with "Bring It On: The Musical," a production inspired by the cult classic film. The show fe more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF FinTech-AI Lab Is Shaping AI Talent * #Highlights * UCF's FinTech AI Lab transforms classroom learning into more than a year of hands-on research experience, equipping graduate students with the technical expertise, industry connections and problem-solving skills needed to lead in the rapidly evolving financial technology field. * Through partnerships with global industry leaders such as Equifax, students are developing AI-driven solution more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * An estimated 323,700 transgender citizens could face barriers to voting at the polls in the 2026 midterm elections An estimated 1.3 million adult transgender U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. In the United States, 36 states have voter ID laws that require voters to present identification when voting a more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF receives Sloan Foundation grant to create generative AI tools to improve research software codes * The University of North Florida has received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to utilize AI to make the process for updating research software code faster and more reliable. This is the first grant made to UNF by the Sloan Foundation, a prestigious not-for-profit grantmaking institution that supports high quality, impartial scient more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * University researchers take over 'The Academic Minute' University faculty members shared their expert insights nationally through "The Academic Minute," a radio program and podcast featuring researchers from colleges and universities around the world. By Karina Valdes University of Miami researchers tackling some of society's most pressing challenges brought their discoveries to a national audience through "The Academic Minute," a two-and-half-minut more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Taking time to wonder The University of Miami's One Book, One U selection, "World of Wonders," takes readers on a journey of self-reflection. By Barbara Gutierrez bgutierrez@miami.edu The book "World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments" offers readers an invitation to slow down and rediscover the natural world. Written by award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the bestselling collection of essays blends mem more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Building more resilient coastal cities School of Architecture and South Florida planning and design leaders joined the Ambassador of Denmark to discuss resilient waterfront design and sustainable coastal development. By Janette Neuwahl Tannen jnt38@miami.edu Water. It covers most of the earth's surface and attracts many people to live or vacation near it. In fact, up to 40 percent of the global population lives within 60 miles of a coastline, accord more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire As the new academic year gets underway, Penn GSE's kicks off several of its annual talks. - This year, Penn GSE is continuing its tradition of bringing leading scholars, policymakers, and education innovators to campus through a range of annual lecture and speaker series. Designed to foster discussion around pressing educational issues, emerging research, and diverse  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * AI Applications, Real Estate Added as Minors in College of Business Both go beyond the basics to help grads get noticed by employers. Written by: Eric Brosch This fall, the University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business began offering two new minors. AI applications is open to all students, and real estate is an option for business majors. AI Applications The new AI Applications minor is available to students across the University without any prerequisi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * US Space Force selects Texas as preferred location for third DARC site * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -The U.S. Space Force has approved project planning and selected Lake Kickapoo, Texas, as the preferred location for the third and final site of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, or DARC, global network, pending final planning approvals. The Texas installation will complete a trilateral network of three advanced ground-based space sensors operated in co more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF President Limayem announces location, unveils plans for new Bellini College building * By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing University of South Florida President Moez Limayem announced the location of the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing building and unveiled renderings of the future facility during his first fall address as USF's ninth president. Limayem highlighted record-breaking  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF's newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications & Marketing The University of South Florida's newest class set records before they even stepped onto campus. It's the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history, with record-high averages for high school GPA and SAT scores. There are also a record-breaking 83 Nationa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Circular 1569, 'Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program Decadal Science Strategy 2020-2030,' compiled by Carolyn Ruppel and Patricia Soupy A. Dalyander. The 23-page circular preserves a strategy first published in 2020 in a geonarrative format that was discontinued in February 2026, outlining how the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program plans to improve hazard preparedness and management of coastal and marine resources through 2030. The program's state more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why Bascom Palmer's No. 1 U.S. News Ranking Matters for Patients * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute leaders explain how academic medicine, research and emerging technologies are advancing care for patients with complex eye conditions. Key Takeaways * Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been recognized as the nation's top ophthalmology program 25 times by U.S. News & World Report. * Institute leaders say the ranking reflects long-stand more PR