WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Winners Announced for the 2026 TIMBER IN THE CITY 6: Urban Habitats Competition Students and Faculty Recognized for Innovative Designs Using Lumber - Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 - Think Wood and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Timber in the City 6: Urban Habitats Competition. The sixth installment of the Timber in the City Competition challenged stu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Continental Inn for Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal lawsuit charges hotel group with harassing and firing pregnant worker after she complained of discrimination OKLAHOMA CITY -Continental Inn, a hotel group operating multiple locations in Oklahoma and Texas through various entities, including Continental Inn III, LLC, Continental Inn, LLC, and Continental Blackwell II, LLC, violated federal law when it h more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents * Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, not only the houses and demographics changed. The trees did, too. "You go from a really nice neighborhood with big, gorgeous, established trees, and then there's essentially a line where all of a sudden the trees don't look the s more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents * By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle September 28, 2026  Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, not only the houses and demographics changed. The trees did, too. "You go from a really nice neighborhood with big, gorgeous, more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road * Northwood quarterback Ethan Hamby threw three touchdown passes and the Timberwolves' defense held then-No. 9 Findlay to just 24 yards rushing and 171 total yards of offense in an important win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 34-11. The victory moved Northwood up to No. 14 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while Findlay dropped seven s more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 29 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * OCU community remembers life of Jan McDaniel Sep 28, 2026 By Rod Jones, OCU Marketing & Communications For 27 years, Jan McDaniel stood at the heart of Oklahoma City University's artistic and academic life as a beloved faculty member, creative collaborator and mentor whose impact on his students, colleagues and the overall performing arts landscape remains immeasurable. When he passed away in August following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 29 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * OCU extends scholarship offer to Bethany students Sep 28, 2026 A scholarship at Oklahoma City University aimed at helping local teens afford college has now been extended to students at Bethany High School. The university's OKCPS Scholarship was introduced last year with the goal of providing significant discounts on tuition to students from Oklahoma City Public Schools sites. The scholarship is based on a high school student's incoming GPA and  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 28 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Law inducts three distinguished alumni into Order of the Owl Hall of Fame * NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma College of Law celebrated the accomplishments of four distinguished alumni at its annual Order of the Owl Hall of Fame ceremony on Wednesday, September 23. The Order of the Owl recognizes OU Law graduates who demonstrate leadership and service through outstanding accomplishments in their legal careers. This year's honorees include  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 28 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU study examines whether blood tests can detect cancer * OKLAHOMA CITY - At OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma, enrollment is underway for the Vanguard Study, which is evaluating whether multi-cancer detection tests can find cancer at an earlier stage than is currently possible. Multi-cancer detection tests are an innovative tool designed to detect several types of cancers through a blood draw. The tests look for biologi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Seth Waxman Delivers Keynote at ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 40th Anniversary Event * Partner Seth Waxman delivered the keynote speech at the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project's 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event, held September 17th in Washington, DC. The program marked the project's 40th anniversary. Waxman, a founder of the project, spoke about its history and its work to improve the more PR

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 28 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Walking with a Purpose * A great way to celebrate a milestone birthday is to stand up for an important cause. Nora Boyd, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, observed her 40th trip around the sun by taking part in the first day of the Women's Water Walk. This walking protest and prayer event is being held September 19 through October 4, and traces 108 miles of the route for the proposed Constitution Pipeline. Participants of all ages and genders are welcome to tak more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Robin LeBlanc Authors New Book Titled "Proprietors for a Democratic City," the book explores how ordinary citizens remake public spaces and amplify their political voice. By Lily Caldwell September 28, 2026 Robin LeBlanc, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Political Economy at Washington and Lee University, recently authored a new book titled "Proprietors for a Democratic City: Space and Political Voice in Italy," set to release in November 2026. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032. James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board,  more PR