PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 2027 College Free Speech Rankings: Kirk murder adds another difficult topic to dismal climate for student expression * * The University of Chicago takes the top spot, while Texas State University, the University of Washington, and New York University sit at the bottom * Most difficult topics for students to discuss on campus include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, and abortion  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. AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice (Illinois) * Heartwood * Illinois Envi more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * 4-H campers dive into the invasive species challenge facing the Great Lakes * At what summer camp can you get an up-close look at one of the most infamous invaders in Great Lakes history? At Michigan State University Extension's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle County, of course! This summer nearly 70 youth attended this annual camp, which focuses on science a 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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Full Victory In Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack On Fair Housing Protections * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump Administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement on Passing of Skip Pruss * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today released the following statement on the passing of Stanley "Skip" Pruss, former Assistant Attorney General, former Director of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, and environmental advocate: "Skip was a passionate public servant, brilliant attorney, and champion for Michigan's environment whose legacy more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Fair Housing Protections * LANSING -As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the coalition has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Dev more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus and Children of WIU Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators * Clifford W. Van Meter. [Download Print-Quality Image] From left: Jeff and Teresa McCutchan, Marlin and Penny McCutchan, Janet and Bill Van Meter [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University students pursuing careers in criminal justice and music education will benefit from two new endowed scholarships established  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Workers Win Big Gains in Newly Ratified Contract * Local 171 President Delisa Brown meets with a Motorcoach Operator during voting for Local 171's newest contract. Transport Workers Union Local 171, representing Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority workers, won significant raises and better benefits in a newly ratified four-year contract. TWU Local 171 members, including Motorc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army Fellow Robert Holcombe. Here are excerpts: * * * The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Background The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (see Figure 1 for a conceptual example). Optionally manned means the OMFV is to have  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland blocking key provisions of more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the due process rights of immigrant detainees who are subject to prolonged confinement without a bond hearing. In Genalo v. GM, the respondent is a legal permanent resident who was detained for 21 months, without a bo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and one against the FWS and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively, the Ser more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Defense of Flight Workers' Rights from Federal Overreach * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would preempt state labor laws and infringe on worker protections for pilots and flight attendants. The proposed federal rule would compromise worker welfare by removi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) unlawful policy and practice of warrantless civil immigration arrests without probable cause. In the brief, Attorney General Bonta, co-leading a multistate coalition, highlight more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP r more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species * September 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that dramatically weaken the federal protections that have helped save America's most imperiled wildlife from extinction. With these changes, the administration is greenlig more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voice service providers to e more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections * Sept. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The lawsuits challenge new rules that g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) latest proposed rule, which would remove important guardrails, allow a flood of military-grade weapons into c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that he has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the program provides funding to state and l more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * #AG Rayfield and Governor Kotek stand up to Trump administration Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for privat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests * Sept. 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeal more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * AI Symposium Asks: Will Technology Bring an Apocalypse or a Renaissance? "Be very afraid," or "Be not afraid"? In the face of the artificial intelligence revolution, those were the options posed at the Symposium on Transforming Culture at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, on September 4-5. The Symposium, an annual conference at the college, gathers scholars, field professionals, religious, clergy, and students for fellowship and conversation. The Sympo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Beyond cold hardiness: Managing fruit quality and harvest maturity of hybrid wine grapes in Michigan * For many Michigan grape growers, particularly those operating in the colder portions of the state, hybrid wine grapes provide something Vitis vinifera cannot always provide: greater winter survival, earlier maturity and, in many cases, increased tolerance to important diseases. Cultivars such as Marquet more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain * Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk this month on common causes of shoulder and knee pain. Robert Canham, M.D., and Matthew Carpenter, M.D., orthopedic surgeons, will provide information on joint pain issues, arthritis and rotator cuff injuries. Providers will also discuss non 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. 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Censure of Rockford Board of Education Member Who Questioned Employee About 'Muslim Brotherhood' The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision by the Rockford Board of Education to censure one of its trustees followi more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin student orgs help students get involved and find community * With another academic year underway, first-year and returning students have started classes and are beginning to find their footing on campus. While students are finding community in class, through athletic teams, and in their living communities, one of the most significant ways students feel a deep sense of belonging is through involvement in student organizations. With more than 300 st more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Reyes: 'Welcome to the New Academic Year!' * Chancellor Javier Reyes welcomed the campus community to the start of the 2026-27 academic year in the campuswide email message, which can be found below, on Sept. 9.Dear UMass Community, Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year! It is great to see everyone back on campus! This fall, based on our preliminary numbers, we are excited to welcome close to 5,300 new first-year students to our  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * What They're Saying as Republican Senate Candidates Head to Texas: "Too Late to Stem the Political Fallout" from "Persistent Drain on Voters' Wallets" As Republicans head to their midterm convention, even Republican strategists are publicly worrying about how rising costs will hurt them in the November election, with higher energy prices and tariffs "hitting GOP candidates in Michigan, Maine and Iowa particularly har more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * DGA-Backed Group Making Michigan's Future Releases New Ad on John James' Shady Stock Trades Worth Millions Today, Making Michigan's Future, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched the ad "Swamp" that exposes the truth about shady stock trades that John James made while in Congress. The ad is airing on TV and is part of a seven-figure statewide buy that also includes streaming and digital platforms. It focus more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027 * Sign up now for Michigan State University's 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Flint to make your farm dreams a reality! There is no better way to learn how to farm than to dig in and learn on the farm! You'll choose either Keep Growing Detroit, the MSU Student Organic Farm in East Lansing, the New more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Discover the unexpected ways the arts are preparing tomorrow's workforce * As an experience architecture student at Michigan State University, Jason Fagan Jr. (class of 2024) was focused on honing his skills in computer coding and developing experiences in the digital space. He didn't have any of the university's world-class cultural institutions on his radar. Yet, looking back, Fagan Jr. sees his undergrad employment at the MSU Museum as a vital  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Michigan's Governor Pulls Back on Line 5 Tunnel Permits Victory -- State regulators will revisit Enbridge's proposal in light of Michigan Supreme Court ruling - Lansing, MI -- This morning, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the director of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that the state agency will undertake a new review of the permits that Enbridge secured in July to construct its proposed more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University receives $30,000 to preserve and share Michigan's independent music history Written by: Melissa Thrasher YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University is taking a major step toward preserving and sharing Michigan's independent music history through a $30,000 project to organize, preserve and provide public access to the River Street Anthology, a collection documenting musicians, bands and music communities across the state. T more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 59, 2026: * * * Governor Whitmer Is Right: Michigan Must Consider Alternatives to Line 5 Statement by ELPC Senior Attorney David Scott - Today, Michigan Governor Whitmer called for Line 5 to be shut down under the Straits of Mackinac. This is in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling that the permit needs more robust environmental review and an analysis of the alternatives. At the end of July, the Michigan Supreme Cou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal Roadless Rule protects 170,000 acres of wild federal forests in the Midwest - The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and 21 environmental and conservation groups across the Midwest region submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting more time for public hearings and comments regarding the U.S. Forest Service's misguide more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of Indiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission regarding the infrastructure requirements in Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110 for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each State's air quality management program are adequate to meet the State's responsibilities under the CAA. The EPA finds that Indiana's infrastructure submiss 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

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by political theorist Jake Scott: * * * New Delhi's Strategy Shows Why Protectionism Fails India's manufacturing boom is fueling demand for Chinese resources. - This month, there will be over 400 Chinese officials in New Delhi--more than double the previous delegation in 2019--to discuss the future of Sino-Indian relations. For China, those relations have never been more favorable; India's position on the world stage has declined, though not more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by entrepreneur-in-residence Jennie Jones: * * * Stop Preparing Kids for Jobs. Teach Them to Build a Livelihood. You are the CEO of your skillset. - "Dance won't pay well. You should choose a real job." "There aren't many jobs in the dance world, and it's really hard to get into. You should have a backup plan." And my personal favorite: after I shared with my high school counselor that I planned to dance as long as I could and then go to l more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Career: How Trillium Helps Calvin Nursing Students Build Confidence * For Calvin University nursing students, some of the most important lessons in their education happen outside the classroom. Through their experiences at Trillium Living, students have the opportunity to work directly with older adults, practice foundational patient-care skills, and learn from experienced healthcare professionals. Sheila Vander Wal, BSN, simulation and more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * From Pullias Scholar to Higher Education Leader: UCSB Dean Jaime Lester Reflects on her Time at USC By Krisha Sikka For Jaime Lester, in choosing USC Rossier as the institution where she would expand her knowledge about higher education and leadership, the decision was an easy one. "USC became the place where I began to see higher education not just as a field I wanted to work in, but as something I wa more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Recommitment to the Great Lakes Puts Michigan on Path to Revoke Line 5, Protect Great Lakes * ANN ARBOR, Mich. -Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision to challenge the Michigan Department of Energy, Environment, and Great Lakes' (EGLE) permits puts the Great Lakes first and is a meaningful step to protect our waters, wildlife, communities, as well as Tribal and cultural resources from i more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming to Feature Variety of Activities * Northern Michigan University will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of events for students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 17-19. The weekend will feature musical and theatrical performances, athletic competitions, alumni gatherings, a parade, a tailgate party and the annual Homecoming football game. The remaining schedule of activities is as follows: T more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How studying at a research university can shape your college experience * Imagine publishing your first first-author paper on a newly discovered interstellar object only a few years after walking into an astronomy college class. Or winning first place in your category at an undergraduate research forum with a paper that investigates how to reduce the side effects of a popular chemotherapy drug. It happened to Atsuhiro Yaginuma, when he was an ast more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator * Many people can picture themselves solving crime cases. The reality of learning how to become a crime scene investigator is different from what you might see depicted in movies or on television, but the process becomes easier when you know where to turn for education and training. #What Does a Crime Scene Investigator Do? Crime scene investigators, or forensic science technicians, document crime scenes through  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Become a Forensic Scientist * Forensic science bridges the gap between science and justice. If you're drawn to lab environments, problem-solving and the chance to make a difference in criminal investigations, learning how to become a forensic scientist could be worth exploring. This is your guide to understanding what you need to accomplish to enter the forensic science field. #Understanding Forensic Science Forensic science focuses on the appli more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * How weather affects fall colors * As summer activities begin to wind down, Michiganders turn their attention to campfire gatherings, cool nights and some of the most spectacular fall color displays in the nation. The beauty of Michigan's fall colors can be attributed to the abundance of hardwood forested landscapes which produce brilliant orange, yellow and red colors. While the shorter days provide the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senator Peters Leads 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan to meet with local leaders and constituents, highlight success stories in Michigan communities, and show his appreciation for the essential partnerships he's made in every corner of the state. Peters' "Thank You, Michigan" tour made stops in Bay Cit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: * * * IIDA Names Kim Moran as New Director of Strategic Sales * CHICAGO -Design industry veteran, Kim Moran, IIDA, has joined the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) as the new Director of Strategic Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in the commercial interiors industry, Moran has built her career connecting brands, designers, and business leaders through strategic partnerships, business more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Import Controls: Tools to Counter the CCP's Industrial Policy and Supply Chain Threats The House Select Committee on China will hold a hearing titled Import Controls: Tools to Counter the CCP's Industrial Policy and Supply Chain Threats. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 16th at 10:00 A.M. in the C more PR

MANKATO, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release: * * * IP Crop Network: September 8 report * The Upper Plains have gotten some much needed rainfall over the past two weeks. Most of the region is still well below average for precipitation for the season, but this late rain should help seed fill and seed size. Harvest is approaching rapidly. It will likely start over the next 10 days, but the majority is still about two weeks away. There is no risk of frost in the f more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Jay Kayser returns to Iowa to study connection, health, and aging * By Samantha Miller For Jay Kayser, returning to the University of Iowa as a faculty member brings together a longstanding connection to Iowa and a career focused on understanding how relationships shape health and well-being. Kayser, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, first developed his inte more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release: * * * LeadingAge Announces Jill Wilson As 2026 Award of Honor Winner Otterbein SeniorLife President and CEO To Be Honored at LeadingAge Annual Meeting in October - September 9, 2026 Washington, DC -- LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven aging services providers, is proud to announce that Jill Wilson, president and CEO of Otterbein SeniorLife, is the recipient of the  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mary E. Rolling Reading Series presents Noah Davis on Sept. 10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Celebrated poet and Penn State visiting assistant professor Noah Davis will offer a reading as part of this year's Mary E. Rolling Reading Series. The reading, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, at Penn State University Park. Davis is a visiting assistant pr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS 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

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Meet the New Faculty Joining West Virginia Wesleyan College for 2026-2027 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College welcomed new faculty across academic programs for the 2026-2027 year, bringing varied experience in business, psychology, theatre, music and more. Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Emily Grimany is teaching Intro to Theatre, Advanced Directing and Acting IV. Grimany earned her MFA in Directing from Ill more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * 4 Questions for John James After He Voted 4 Times Against Local Control of Data Centers LANSING -- New reporting from Michigan Advance recently exposed that Trump-backed John James voted 4 times to ban state and local communities from regulating data centers--including enacting data center moratoriums. James' spokesperson didn't answer questions from Advance on his votes to rip away local control. As James remains silent, here's 4 question more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * John James Falsely Claims He Doesn't Stock Trade; Then Admits to Illegal Stock Trading LANSING -- Facing heat over his illegal stock trading, Trump-backed John James falsely said at an event today that he "never traded a single stock," but then admitted that he did actually illegally trade stocks, failed to properly disclose them, and said that a new ad on his stock trading is "not false." Yesterday, Bridge Michigan report more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * John James Dodges Questions on Using Congress to Enrich Himself "James' net worth has increased significantly in the years since he joined the US House in 2022." "Alyvia Bailey, a spokesperson for James' campaign, did not respond to multiple messages seeking comment for this story." LANSING -- Two-time statewide loser John James and his campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Bridge Michigan on how h 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: * * * Price Hike Mike Rogers Is In A "Politically Risky" Position As He Backs Trump's Reckless Trade War With Canada [POLITICO] LANSING -- Price Hike Mike Rogers is under fire for calling Donald Trump's tariffs "masterful" and "an absolute win" even as costs skyrocket across Michigan and threaten manufacturing jobs across the state - a "politically risky" position as the trade war with Canada is slammed by autoworkers and other Michigan Republican 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

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Betsy Devos-Backed Mike Rogers Is A Threat to Michigan's Public Schools LANSING -- Today, Mike Rogers attempted to paper over his disastrous record on education, ignoring his repeated votes to siphon funding away from public schools--a plan pushed by billionaire Betsy Devos, "one of his campaign's biggest donors." In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement: " more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School State Board of Education Hears Why Michigan is One of Only 13 States to Meet Goals for More Rigorous, Career-Connected Work - LANSING - Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan community and beyond. Students and staff from the scho more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news: * * * Fostering Futures Gala Helps Students Who Experience Foster Care in Michigan Change Their Lives through Educational Opportunities Issah Idris, who was born in Ghana and has experienced foster care in the United States, wants everyone to know that his past does not define his future. Idris' future is shaping up quite well as a junior at Western Michigan University thanks to support he is receiving from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * 'Labor Day' report reveals Michigan has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, hourly wage gaps are widening By Laura Millard Ross Lansing -- The Michigan League for Public Policy has released a new snapshot of Michigan's workforce to coincide with the Labor Day holiday. The 2026 Labor Day Snapshot examines current trends, challenges and data-driven opportunities to strengthen Michigan's workforce. Right now, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Psychedelics and anesthetics create mirror image patterns in the brain A new study offers a data-driven approach to differentiating conscious states - For something so familiar to human experience, consciousness is still a mystery. Each day, people cycle through wakefulness and sleep, from a higher level of consciousness to a lower one. What's more, some people alter their consci more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings * Responding to accidents is never an easy task. Responding to an accident that involves large trucks, people and animals can quickly turn into a chaotic event if the local response team is not prepared or trained to handle such an occurrence. Following several livestock truck ro more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists developing tools that help farmers improve irrigation, energy efficiency * This story is part of a series highlighting the impact of MSU AgBioResearch's work with Michigan agriculture and natural resources that includes our stakeholders' perspectives. Through partnerships with the State of Michigan and industries, MSU AgBioResearch is finding solutions to some of the most timely problems facing our state. To view the entire series, v more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Music school recruiting in the modern age * A little-known fact about degree-granting music programs in higher education: There is no official ranking of them in the United States. While national rankings influence student recruitment in many academic disciplines, music programs rely heavily on faculty reputation, facilities, scholarships and word of mouth among professionals and peers. Unlike many academic programs, music schools also face a chal more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require "voice servi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disability should not be a basis for exclusion or diminish more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * What's Really at Stake in the U.S.-Canada Trade War Austin Milks Canada's new counter-tariffs are set to hit hundreds of American products. Here's what crosses the border, what's being taxed, and which states could feel it most. On September 8, tariffs of up to 50% will take effect on more than 700 American products entering Canada. It's the latest exchange in a trade dispute be more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * Salem, OR - Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for private companies and individuals to damage or destroy the habitats that threatened and e more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Parking Information for Rockets' 7 Home Games * The Rockets hosts seven football games at Glass Bowl Stadium this fall, beginning with the home opener Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. against Central Connecticut State. The University of Toledo would like to provide the following parking information for students, faculty and staff, and to fans attending home games. The Rockets hosts seven football games at Glass Bowl Stadium this fall, beginning with the hom more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professors Amar and Resnik Receive Honors from The American Society of Legal Writers * Back to News Professors Akhil Reed Amar '84 and Judith Resnik Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Akhil Reed Amar4 '84 received the 2026 Scribes Book Award for his book, "Born Equal." The second volume of a planned trilogy, "Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920" (Basic Books) traces the passage of four transformative constitutional amendmen more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue lands spot among nation's best in 2027 College Free Speech Rankings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University is ranked No. 3 among public universities and No. 7 overall nationally in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, a strong rating announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that affirms the university's commitment to free and open debate on campus. With an overall score that rose to 76.9 from 76.24 last year, Purdue trailed the Georgia Institute more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 4 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi: * * * Automated license plate readers require scrutiny--and due process A response to Charles Fain Lehman's "In Defense of Flock" article. - Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have spread to thousands of American communities faster than almost any policing technology in memory. Flock Safety, one among many ALPR vendors, now operates approximately 120,000 cameras nationwide. Stories of misu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field hearing before the House Appropriations Committee' more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor * To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field hearing before the House Appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Demands Swift Refunds for Businesses Hit by Illegal Trump Tariffs * Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens alongside Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) led their colleagues in calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott to immediately address administrative backlogs preventing American businesses from receiving refunds for duties paid under the Trump Administration's illegal use of the Internatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to request a briefing on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to 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 artificial intelligence in higher education admissions and scholarships: * * * 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. Washi 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. 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 federal inquiry into state level credit transfer policies and student notification practices: * * * 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, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Scott Peters, D-California, and Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives H-204, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 - Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries, We write to you today as leaders of the Bipartis more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robo more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals * FARGO, N.D. and BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected ho more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list * Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with healthcare systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. "This achievement is a combination of hard work, a passion to continue achieving top safety and quality measures and a dedicated team of caregivers who put patient care at the forefront of the more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Security flaws could block devices from cellular networks * When a phone is lost or stolen, reporting it to a cellular carrier is supposed to prevent unauthorized use. Michigan State University researchers have found that weaknesses in the reporting system itself could potentially be exploited to block legitimate devices from cellular networks. The researchers identified six vulnerabilities spanning mobile devices, carrier reporting infrastructure more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Selling to Local Food Markets: A Webinar Series for Farmers * Join us for a Seven-Week Webinar Series for Farmers and Partners! Michigan's Emerging Farmers, in partnership with the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), is hosting a seven-week webinar series designed to help emerging farmers build t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Postal Service officials: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Amber McReynolds Chairwoman, Board of Governors United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington D.C. 20260 - The Honorable Derek Kan Vice Chairman, Board of Governors United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington D more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Southwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 9, 2026 * Apple maturity testing will occur weekly for the southwest region beginning now through the end of harvest. Reports will be sent out every week following the Michigan State University Extension fruit team apple maturity calls on Wednesday mornings. Weather Warm and humid conditions continued into Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, with showers an more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Strengthening student-athlete safety in Michigan schools * When a student-athlete suffers a serious injury, cardiac event or heat-related illness, preparation can make all the difference. To help schools strengthen their emergency response plans, MSU Health Care Sports Medicine hosted a full-day sports safety training event July 22 at East Lansing High School. The event brought together high school coaches, athletic trainers, athletic directors a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: Baking a business from passion * Jade McLellan is a senior at Michigan State University majoring in business management with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. She is the founder of Baking By Jade, a custom cookie and cake business. With help from the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Dashney Women's Leadership Accelerator, and her experiences in professional bakeries and as a product development inte 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Thomas Smith Argued to "Scrap the Public School System," Opposed Government Regulation of AI, Backed Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election * New reporting from The Detroit News details more of Thomas Smith's extreme, disturbing record. Smith shared posts calling to "scrap the public school system" and abolish the Department of Education, backed "efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election," and "compar[ed] Dr. Anthony Fauci more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Trillium Living, Calvin University launch strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning and intergenerational engagement * Trillium Living and Calvin University have launched a strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning, workforce development, experiential education and intergenerational connections in West Michigan. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed at Calvin University, the partnership establishes a framework for collabor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Designates 16 Maritime Training Institutions as Centers of Excellence * Maritime training network expands to 48 institutions to bolster America's maritime workforce education WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today designated 16 maritime training institutions as 2026 Centers of Excellence (CoE) to bolster workforce training nationwide. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Urges Ford to Cut Ties to China and Prioritize Manufacturing in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today warned Ford Motor Company against its embrace of Chinese technology and manufacturing due to national security concerns. In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, Secretary Duffy advocates for skilled American workers who suffer as Ford continues to manufactur more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer * The summer of 2026 will forever be burned in the weather record books and the minds of turf managers across Michigan. The combination of extended periods of dry conditions and high temperatures stressed cool season turfgrasses and in some areas the verdict has yet to be delivered on whether it was life or death. The rainfall that most areas of the st more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint earns top marks in Niche's 2027 Best Colleges rankings * The University of Michigan-Flint is among the top 10 colleges and universities in the state and one of Michigan's best institutions for value, nursing and online education, according to Niche's newly released 2027 Best Colleges rankings. UM-Flint ranks No. 7 among 38 institutions on Niche's Best Colleges in Michigan list, placing it ahead of other schools including the University of more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections * Attorney General Nick Brown today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in two lawsuits to maintain protections for endangered and threatened species under threat by the federal administration. One was filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The s more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree? * If you're wondering what you can do with a criminal justice degree, you might think the answer is solely police work. Criminal justice careers actually span federal agencies, court systems, corrections, social services, private security and corporate compliance. Understanding the range of jobs available with criminal justice degrees can help you find a path that fits your interests. The median salary figu more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Skills Do BSN Nurses Gain? (And How They Change Your Nursing Career) * As a registered nurse (RN), you're already confident with assessments, IVs and the daily rhythm of patient care. Bring your expertise to the next level with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). With BSN nursing leadership skills, you can go from providing care to helping improve how care is delivered. Earning your BSN helps you understand why healthcare systems work the way the more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * When the City Went Dark: Remembering September 11 * On a clear September morning 25 years ago, Calvin University's vice president and senior advisor for special projects Dirk Pruis, was sitting in his office in lower Manhattan when the news began to spread: a plane had hit the World Trade Center. At first, there was little reason to believe it was anything more than a terrible accident. He was on the phone with a colleague at Merrill Lynch when they be more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Why are scientists looking at 'virtual plants'? * What if a research question is too large, too complex, too dangerous, too small or too fleeting to be answered through experiments? To tackle these questions, scientists can tap into supercomputers: precision-engineered machines with unparalleled computational power, emblazoned with names like Frontier or El Capitan. At MSU, Josh Vermaas, an associate professor in the D more PR