SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King '26 * Written by Chris Worthy Bert King '26 is on a path of lifelong learning. "It's a long journey." Indeed, Bert King, EdD '26 has been on a path learning the next thing, then the next, for 81 years. And he has no plans to stop anytime soon. Retirement? That's just more time to learn, lead and share. King's first steps in higher education were at Western Carolina University, where he earned his undergr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Yet Another North Carolina City Spending on DEI September 22, 2026 When you pay taxes, you'd like to think your money is going toward roads, police, and schools. But in cities across North Carolina, taxpayer dollars are also funding government DEI departments, programs, and training. Sharon Williams is the Director of the Equity and Inclusion Department for the City of Durham, North Carolina. She spoke on camera with an undercover Accuracy in Media investigator abo more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Navigates the Newsroom * Houston native Madison Smith ('19) knows that making her way to the anchor desk in one of the largest media markets in the nation takes a lot of work, but she has been making strides towards that goal since before her time at Sam Houston State University. It all started with the Myers-Briggs personality test, which Smith took in middle school as part of her district's career readiness initiative. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * America's Contingency Corps Trains Against Drone Threat, Prepares for Future Battlefields * The character of warfare is changing, and the growing use of unmanned aircraft systems on battlefields around the world is forcing militaries to adapt faster than ever. At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the XVIII Airborne Corps is taking on that challenge through Exercise Scarlet Dragon, which brings soldiers and industry partners together to test emerging technologies more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026 Story highlights * ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine. * W. P. Carey School of Business' undergraduate supply-chain management pr more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they fund Medicaid. Medicaid is the nation's safety net more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recentl more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts * "AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support and stability they need to do this important work more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Second Case Protecting SNAP Food Assistance * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 1.4 million North Carolinians receive SNAP assistance to purchase food. "In the middle of a worsening hunger crisis, we need to do everything we can to protect  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed to seek preliminary approval to distribute settle more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profits. For years, Oregon and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Kaine Lead Letter Urging Trump to Prioritize Securing the Freedom of Detained Pastors & People of Faith at U.S-China Summit * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump today, encouraging the administration to continue raising concerns with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at this week's meeting in Washington, D.C. on the persecution of religious groups in China a more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Cole, Holmes and Matthews named 2026 Distinguished Alumni September 22, 2026 The Campbell University Alumni Association will recognize three accomplished graduates as 2026 Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming Weekend. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Campbell alumni who have distinguished themselves through their personal and professional accomplishments and their support of Campbell University. Stan Cole ('87), Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Ranked No. 1 Regional College in the South * Catawba College is No. 1 among Regional Colleges in the South in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, rising three places from a year ago. The College shares the top spot with Flagler College in Florida. "For 175 years Catawba College has pursued the Ideal of Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service," said President David P. Nelson. "Under the leadership of our e more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College's Dr. ChaMarra Saner to Receive National Leadership Award * Dr. ChaMarra Saner, associate professor of chemistry and director of Catawba College's Science and Mathematics Academic Resource Center, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Winifred Burks-Houck Professional Leadership Award from the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. The national award recognizes a NOBCChE-affili more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard East District urges caution as coastal storm impacts Mid-Atlantic region * PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard East District urges the maritime community to exercise caution as a coastal storm begins impacting the Mid-Atlantic region. The storm is anticipated to affect the region starting Tuesday evening and is expected to persist across parts of the district through Friday afternoon. Gale-force winds and hazardo more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Elon earns place among Top 100 national universities, again ranked No. 1 for undergraduate teaching * Elon University is ranked among the Top 100 national universities and continues to stand out for excellence in undergraduate education, earning top marks for teaching and student experiences in the 2027 edition of the U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings. Elon University has earned a place among the nation's Top 100 national universities more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Viva Raw LLC from its Center for Veterinary Medicine: * * * Recipient: Zach X. Ao, Co-Founder/Owner, Jennifer Barbara Wu, Co-Founder/Owner, Viva Raw LLC, 1300 South Blvd, Suite 30025, Charlotte, NC 28203-4280, United States (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Issuing Office: Center for Veterinary Medicine, United States WARNING LETTER CMS # 727259 Dear Mr. Ao and Ms. Wu, On August 11, 2025, North Carolina Department more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Judge Blocks Sweeping Reorganization of USDA * Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in a management-directed reassignment (MDR) letter that it plans to relocate 2,600 employees in the food assistance programs from the Washington, D.C. region to five new hubs across the country. These new hubs are in Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in United State more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings * 13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation's leading public universities, climbing 13 places more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The Forest Products Innovation Corridor launched Sept. 9-11 in Greenville, bringing together forest landowners, manufacturers, researchers, investors, policymakers and economic development leaders from across the Southeast to address declining markets for pulpwood and paper mill products. The Clemson Un more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Awards Promotions and Tenure to Faculty Members * #Distinctions Recognize Professional Achievement, Leadership, and Lasting Impact on Students BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University officials have announced faculty promotions and tenure appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. These distinctions recognize excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership among members of the University's faculty more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 22 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Gatton Academy Students' Summer 2026 Experiences * With summer drawn to a close and fall officially beginning today, The Gatton Academy would like to highlight some of the varied activities that Gatton students pursued over the summer. Envirothon Envirothon is an "international environmental and natural resource problem-solving competition that builds leadership experience for high school students... incorporating STEM principles, hands-on l more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Global Banks Collaborate on Principles for Trusted Agentic Commerce * #Key points * ASB Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ING Group and NatWest Group unite to publish a set of joint principles as agentic commerce is poised to reshape the future of payments. * The principles are designed to help guide the development of agentic commerce while supporti more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee: * Philip A. Cooper of Buncombe County as a member of a private nonprofit agency concerned with reentry and criminal justice reform. Cooper is the executive director and chief change agent of Operation Ga more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City Advances Major Water System Improvements on West Friendly Avenue 09/22/2026 The City of Greensboro is enhancing its water infrastructure with the launch of the West Friendly Avenue Booster Pump Station and Water System Improvements project. The new booster station will move up to 8.5 million gallons per day from the Main Pressure Zone into the High and West zones, ensuring reliable service amid growing demand and economic development across  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * High Point University(r) Debuts at #1 Most Innovative in New Category for U.S. News & World Report Rankings * Overall, HPU earns four Top 5 rankings in its first year in a higher category, along with being named #1 in the Earnings by Major ranking factor. HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 22, 2026 - High Point University has debuted as the #1 Most Innovative Regional University in the South in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2027 editi more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * High-Cost Rent-a-Bank Lending a Factor in One of Seven NC Bankruptcy Filings * DURHAM, NC - High-cost lenders continue to use out of state "Rent-a-Bank" partnerships to evade North Carolina interest rate caps and consumer protections, making it harder for households to meet their basic needs and build financial stability, according to a report issued today by the Durham-based Center for Responsible L more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * Jobseekers welcomed to CCCC's National Manufacturing Day * Community members and job seekers are encouraged to attend CCCC's massive annual National Manufacturing Day celebration on Oct. 2 at the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center in Sanford. This year the event will feature a community job fair from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Job seekers should bring their resumes for an opportunity to connect with employers from Chatha more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Rabies Infections Are Highly Fatal--And Preventable Once symptoms appear, the survival rate for rabies is less than 1%. September 22, 2026 A beaver in Maryland and a mass exposure event involving goats at a North Carolina petting zoo are raising fears about an uptick in rabies cases in the U.S. In mid-September, the CDC issued an alert in response to increased reports of human rabies exposures nationwide, i more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 Lafayette College named among 13 members of The Reconciliation League As a charter member of the new global coalition, the Lafayette campus will host the inaugural summer fellowship to prepare future leaders to bridge deep divides Lafayette College has joined 12 higher education institutions across the world as charter members of The Reconciliation League, an international association of colleges and universities dedicated to preparing t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * Court Ruling Exposes VA's Limited Power to Stop Predatory Claims Companies By: Jen Goodale September 22, 2026 Veterans seeking help filing disability claims are protected by clear federal rules: Those who assist with preparation and presentation of claims must be accredited by the VA, and no one - not even accredited attorneys or claims agents - may charge a veteran to help with an initial claim. But rules without an enforcement mechanism more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How Amateur Naturalists Are Helping Scientists Track What Everything Eats September 22, 2026 An interdisciplinary team of researchers has created an open-source website to learn what different organisms eat, and what eats them. The site - called Who Eats Whom - draws on data from a worldwide citizen science platform and serves as both a valuable resource for ecological research and an educational tool to advance public unde more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Enters National Universities Category for First Time, Ranks No. 5 Among Public HBCUs * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) strengthens its national standing, ranking No. 5 among public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) and maintaining its No. 13 HBCU ranking in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges report. For the first time, NCCU enters into the national universities category, ranking No. 75 nationa more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Maintains Top HBCU Ranking, Recognized for Social Mobility * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) continues to stand strong among the nation's leading historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), maintaining its No. 13 ranking in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges report. NCCU also ranked No. 75 for social mobility among national universities, recognizing the university's role in helping students build bette more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * New Outdoor Classroom Opens with Support from Alcoa Foundation * Students gathered beside Gibson Lake in early September as Pfeiffer University officially put its new outdoor classroom into use for the first time, marking another milestone in the launch of the University's Outdoor Education and Leadership program. The classroom was made possible through a grant from the Alcoa Foundation, whose investment helped support both curriculum development a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release: * * * New Study Proposes Rules Reforms for the 120th Congress * A new paper finds that a more participatory legislative process would help both leaders and members be more engaged and productive -without costing the majority party its agenda. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the R Street Institute and Protect Democracy released a new study titled "Renewing the House of Representatives." This report was co-authored by Jeremy Dalrymple, Associate more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * New Wake Forest quantum lab takes research to the next level * #HIGHLIGHTS * The Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory features an ISO 5-certified cleanroom and an advanced spectroscopy facility. * Led by physics professor David Carroll, NanoteQ is driving breakthrough research into silicon-based qubits and room-temperature quantum processors. * NanoteQ provides hands-on, high-level research opportunities for students and aims to acce more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * On the Rise: ECSU Climbs in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings * Elizabeth City, N.C. -The nation is taking notice and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) just made another move up the national rankings, climbing in several key categories in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. In the U.S. News & World Report rankings, one of ECSU's largest moves came among HBCUs, where the university jumped from No more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [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 is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast * FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) continued to build depos more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross + Foushee Introduce Bill Advancing Science to Reduce Warming from Tropospheric Ozone, a Potent Air Pollutant and Greenhouse Gas * Washington, D.C.-Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 to fund multi-year scientific research on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced companion l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. Grantees will receive up to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and startups with specialized training, mentoring, and  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Storytelling Comes Alive: William Peace University Hosts 2026 Raleigh Film & Art Festival Sep 21, 2026 The largest film and art festival in North Carolina returns to William Peace University's campus on October 2-4, 2026. The 14th annual Raleigh Film & Art Festival (RFAF), featuring film screenings from local and national directors, slam poetry, visual art displays, and more, returns to Peace for its second year after a successful partnership in 2 more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 22 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I ranked No. 1 Best Value Public University in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report * MOSCOW, Idaho -University of Idaho is the No. 1 Best Value Public University in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings released today. This is the seventh year in a row U of I has ranked among the nation's top public universities for value, placing second only to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in ranki more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year * For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings. In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall rankings examine such criteria as academic reputatio more PR

WINGATE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * U.S. News places Wingate among 'best values' in the South * Wingate University has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a "best value" among regional universities in the South, clocking in at No. 22. Wingate's net price for the 2025-26 academic year was $21,564, which puts it on par with some schools in the University of North Carolina system. "These rankings meaningfully affirm the work happening every day across Wingate University, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. OCS-26i, authored by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, raising its 2026/27 forecast for U.S. soybean production as planted acreage and national yield estimates increased. U.S. soybean production is projected at 4.5 billion bushels, up 16 million bushels from the prior forecast. The agency increased planted acreage by 100,000 acres to 86.9 million acres and harvested acreage by 100,000 acres t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte among nation's top 100 public universities for fourth consecutive year * University ranks No. 39 nationally for in-state value UNC Charlotte has earned a place among the nation's top 100 public universities for the fourth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Charlotte ranks No. 87 among public universities and remains the third-highest-ranked public institu more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news: * * * UNC Charlotte's undergraduate business program ranks among nation's top 75 public universities September 22, 2026 Business and economics both rank third among North Carolina public universities UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business ranks among the nation's top 75 public institutions for undergraduate business in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Both business and economics rank third amo more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC's Bianca Allison Wins Grant for Pediatric Residents AI Training The grant will support AI simulation training for challenging topics with adolescents. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - SEPT. 21, 2026 - Dr. Bianca Allison, an associate professor of pediatrics at the UNC School of Medicine, has received a grant to develop and test an AI-supported simulation that helps pediatric residents practice some of the most challenging co more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Aims to Deliver AI to Rural and Critical Access Hospitals and Clinics in North Carolina September 22, 2026 Multimillion-dollar grant from The Duke Endowment will fund statewide program to help rural healthcare outlets safely adopt AI tools, strengthen finances and improve patient care across the state. An innovative statewide collaboration of healthcare and educational leaders is now in  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Accounting Graduate Earns MSA and CPA for Career Momentum * Noah Brabble '24, MSA '25 set his sights on earning the accounting profession's most respected credential: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The masters in accounting (MSA) program at the Bryan School of Business and Economics offered him the knowledge, support, and professional connections to reach that goal while building his career in public accountin more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Earns Top 10 U.S. News Ranking for Value * UNC Pembroke earned a top 10 ranking for value in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, placing No. 6 among all ranked public regional universities in the South in the publication's inaugural Best Value for In-State Students category. UNCP also climbed eight positions to No. 21 in the overall Best Value Schools ranking. The university has the lowest net cost -$ more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * UPDATE State coastal agency seeks public comment on federal consistency review for MCAS Cherry Point Range Complex * *ADDRESS UPDATE The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting public review and comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission for a proposed update to training activities and operations within the Marine Corps Air Station (M more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire named to prestigious group of Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability * "It is a tremendous honor for UW-Eau Claire to be one of the first universities in the country to be recognized by Carnegie for our holistic approach to sustainability," UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Edwin Martini says. "This recognition speaks volumes about the thoughtful, meaningful foundation for sustainability that has been built at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Combat Mail Theft and Check Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced the Mail Integrity and Inspector General Act, legislation that would strengthen the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General's capacity to investigate postal employee misconduct, mail theft, check fraud, and related financial crimes. "Virginians deserve to trust our mail system. Families should be more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A horse named Pea is first to test focused ultrasound treatment of skin tumors called sarcoids A new clinical trial targeting sarcoids -- the most common and persistent equine skin tumor -- could advance noninvasive tumor therapies for both animals and people. By Andrew Mann 22 Sep 2026 There is no "one-fix-for-all" solution for sarcoids, said Sophie Bogers, an assistant professor of large animal surgery. Many of them require chemotherapy or invasive surgery more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Volleyball Weekly Honors * Livingstone Sweeps CIAA CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 22, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced its, with Livingstone College sweeping all four awards following an undefeated 3-0 week. The Blue Bears earned Rookie, Defensive Player, Offensive Player and Setter of the Week honors. The CIAA are voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Di more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, the U.S. District Court for the Distri more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Zhong wins ACS Early Career Award for Polymer Chemistry Mingjiang Zhong, associate professor of chemical & environmental engineering, has received the 2026 ACS Macro Letters/Biomacromolecules/Macromolecules Early Career Award. The award, presented jointly by the three ACS journals in partnership with the American Chemical Society's Division of Polymer Chemistry, recognizes two outstanding early-career investigators each year w more PR