COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2026) -Earlier this week, a famous journalist, a highly influential news and philanthropy executive and the leader of the world's largest advertising agency each delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Jon Cook, Alberto Ibarguen and Judy Woodruff more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * ArtSci Roundup: October 2026 * Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been published. ArtSci On Your Own Time: Eric-Paul Rie more PR

SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 25 -- British Business Bank issued the following news release: * * * British Business Bank agrees ENABLE Guarantee transaction of up to pound sterling500m with agricultural specialist lender, Oxbury Bank 24 September 2026 The British Business Bank has agreed a new ENABLE Guarantee transaction of up to pound sterling500m with Oxbury Bank. Oxbury is a specialist agricultural bank that offers a range of lending and asset finance solutions tailored to the specific needs of farm businesses, supporting food production an more PR

SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 25 -- British Business Bank issued the following news release: * * * Investment Fund for Northern Ireland reaches pound sterling100m milestone following 75 investments 24 September 2026 The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland has marked a significant milestone, reaching more than pound sterling100m of total investment with 75 investments into 64 businesses. Since launching in November 2023, the pound sterling100 million fund has deployed more than pound sterling44 million, helping to facilitate in excess of pound  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Turning Tales of Government in Action Into Compelling TV At Rocky talk, producer Debora Cahn and Neal Katyal '91 shared views on storytelling. 9/25/2026 Written by Charlotte Albright How do you make great television about both the dark side and the light moments of high-level government service? Sounds like a tall order, but not out of reach for Debora Cahn, the creator and producer of the Netflix series The Diplomat, and formerly a writer for The Wes more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The International Service for Human Rights issued the following news: * * * 24 September 2026 Human Rights Council reprisals debate highlights growing trend of transnational repression In its annual discussion on the UN Secretary-General's report on reprisals against individuals seeking to cooperate with the organisation, States heard the specifics of cases that involved countries in all regions - including eight sitting members of the Council. - On 23 and 24 September, the UN Human Rights Council more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime September 25, 2026 The Department also held a memorial to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims - On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of a memorial for National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims held on September 25. At the Summit, Justi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Opera's World-Premiere Production of Missy Mazzoli's Lincoln in the Bardo Opens on October 19 Composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek make their Met debuts, with a new production directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz Starring Peter Mattei, Stephanie Blythe, Janai Brugger, Christine Goerke, Anthony Roth Costanzo, and Ryan McKinny; Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts - New York, NY (September 25, 2026)--Missy Mazzoli becomes the  more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 24 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Moussa Kaka, missing in Niger: four decades of journalism and campaigning for press freedom * Moussa Kaka, missing since 31 August, is a prominent journalist in the Sahel region of Africa. He has reported on Niger for nearly 40 years, notably through the radio station he founded, Radio Saraounia, and is an important witness to the happenings in his country and the wider Sahel region. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) takes a look at the car more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists 24 Sep 2026 The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom. At a rally outside the Turkish Embassy in Dublin on 23 September, Seamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, called on the Irish government to use the country's presidency of the European Union to highlight human rights violations in Turkey, a candidate for membership of the EU. He more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan 25 Sep 2026 The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan. The union will mark the anniversary by remembering O'Hagan and reiterating the call for an independent investigation into his murder. Kevin Cooper, NUJ Belfast & District branch vice chair, will introduce the vi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * On NSPM-7 Anniversary, Defending Rights & Dissent Alerts Congress to FBI Monitoring of Political Speech * Can the FBI Spy on First Amendment Protected Activity? According to a new analysis of the FBI's rules from Defending Rights & Dissent, the answer is yes. This morning, Defending Rights & Dissent delivered Can the FBI Spy on the First Amendment? to every Congressional office. The report exposes how the FBI has quietly put more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Colombia: Gender-based violence against journalists and writers condemned 24 Sept 'The threats against these journalists and writers are intended to silence them, limit their employment opportunities and, above all, intimidate other women who dare to speak out against violence. We cannot allow those who expose these abuses to be punished for speaking out. The Colombian authorities must protect them and investigate the threats so they can continue their work with more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 25 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Aspiring wildlife filmmaker lands competitive correspondent role 23 September 2026 A student from Teesside University is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough after being selected to take part in an international environmental journalism project. Ashleigh Carter plans to make a series of films about conservation and species reintroduction after being selected as Teesside University's Planet Forward correspondent. Founded  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * The Hero Returns: Lafayette and the Legacy of Revolution * You're Invited! In 1824, nearly 50 years after he fought alongside the American revolutionaries, the legendary French hero Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States for an extraordinary journey through the young nation he had helped create. Historian and author Richard Brookhiser describes his triumphal tour of early America in his new book -and you can join the G more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 26 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Three Notable Excelsior Grads Welcome the Fielding Community By Catherine Ryan September 25, 2026 Three alums reflect on Fielding's place in the Excelsior Constellation(SM) and the future their communities can build together. - When Douglas Perry earned his bachelor's degree in 1978, Excelsior was known as the Regents External Degree Program. Nearly five decades later, he is helping welcome Fielding Graduate University as it prepares to be more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Turkiye: Tugba Tekerek detained as press freedom suffers in LGBTQ+ crackdown * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the immediate release of freelance journalist Tugba Tekerek. She was arrested as part of the nationwide "Ailem Guvende" ("My Family Is Safe") raids targeting LGBTQ+ organisations and has been held in pre-trial detention since 15 September. She is being investigated for her 2024 journalistic article published on the LGBT more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham Professor shortlisted for Booker Prize 2026 Professor Luke Kennard's comedic and absurdist novel, Black Bag, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026. 23 September 2026 Black Bag by Luke Kennard, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026. Professor Kennard's novel was one of six books to make it to the final round of judging for this year's prize,  more PR