SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University * Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award, supported by the Shippensburg University Foundation. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as a journalist-in-residence. During her time at Sh more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 29 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * The EFJ supports the Dutch class action lawsuit against Meta * Today, Tuesday 29 September at 10:00, our Dutch affiliate NVJ, the collective management organisation Lira Foundation and the Dutch authors' union Auteursbond are calling on freelancers to demonstrate in front of Meta's Dutch headquarters in Amsterdam. The leadership of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) will be holding a similar event this lunchtime in Brussels. Met more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release: * * * Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross to headline Agnes Scott College's 2026 Women's Global Leadership Conference * Focused on innovation, leadership and impact, the conference will also feature a fireside chat and two panel discussions with women leaders from business, health care and higher education. DECATUR, Ga. -Agnes Scott College will welcome four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross as the keynote speaker for its seven more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces "Basketball, Etc.," a New Weekly Podcast Exploring the Stories, People and Culture Behind the Game Hosted by basketball journalist Claire de Lune, the new series offers a fresh take on basketball storytelling, with a 30-episode debut season launching October 6 - NEW YORK - September 29, 2026 - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced "Basketball, Etc.," a new weekly podcast hosted by establi more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Who we become when we talk to machines Professor Sherry Turkle's new book, "Artificial Intimacy," offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage. - Brian, a middle-aged financial consultant, spends his day sitting in front of three screens. Two of them involve his job. The third features a chatbot, which he has given a woman's name and frequently uses. Brian spent years on the ro more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 29 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Romania: Attacks against journalists covering violent protest must be properly investigated September 28, 2026 At least three journalists suffered injuries requiring medical attention - The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemns the numerous attacks against journalists documenting a recent violent protest in Romania and calls on law enforcement authorities to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted. On 15 September,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 29, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Ukrainian Attacks Leading Russian Corporations to Mull Moving Out of Moscow Paul Goble Executive Summary: * Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and the prospect of ballistic missile strikes are prompting firms to consider relocating for their own safety to regions east of the Urals and thus further from where such strikes can be launched. * Some in Moscow and more in Russia's regions are not op more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * JMC students provide front-row coverage of historic Union Jack Classic in London * LAWRENCE -As college football made its debut at London's Wembley Stadium, eight University of Kansas students from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications were there to tell the story. The inaugural Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19 was a test to see if London audiences would show up for a NCAA football game with as much excitement as they do for N more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient * Capital B Climate and Environment Reporter Recognized for Investigative Reporting on the Impact of Data Center Expansion on Black Communities BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) named Adam Mahoney, climate and environment reporter for Capital B, as the 2026 recipient of the more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 29 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Tribute to Martin O'Hagan 28 Sep 2026 Seamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the murder of Martin O'Hagan 25 years ago today. An early Saturday morning call from a former Irish Independent colleague woke me from my slumber. "Have you heard the news? Martin O'Hagan was murdered last night. I was hoping for an NUJ statement." Martin O'Hagan. Dogged. Brave. Courageous. Murdered? The questions flowed. Where? When? By whom?  more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 29 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * 2026 Vaclav Havel Prize awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh 28/09/2026 The fourteenth Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize - which honours outstanding civil society action in defence of human rights - has been awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. The prize was presented at a special ceremony on the opening day of the autumn plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Eur more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors * ARLINGTON, VA; September 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today the election of five leaders in public media to serve as Professional Directors on the PBS Board of Directors. These include newly elected Board members Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF in Orlando, Fla., Andrew Batt, Executive Director and General Manager of Iowa PBS, and more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade * Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual parade. Together, the trio represents both Edinboro's more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards Southeast Missouri State University will recognize three alumni and one faculty member for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions to their communities during the University's 2026 Merit Awards. The SEMO Alumni Association will present Alumni Merit Awards to Larry Christopher Decker and Kelly Zigaitis, the Distinguished  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.2026 BREAKING: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources WASHINGTON - Whistleblower disclosures made to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), show that former Special Counsel Jack Smith swept up communications from over a dozen national media outlets as part of the "Arctic Frost" election investigation into President Trump. "What will the pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Postal Service posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Postal Service Honors Hanukkah with New Dreidel Stamp * NEW ORLEANS -The U.S. Postal Service today released its ninth Hanukkah stamp, featuring a colorful digital illustration of a dreidel to honor the eight-day Jewish holiday observed by millions of people in the United States and around the world. A dedication ceremony was held at the Touro Synagogue. "The Postal Service takes immense pride in issuing stamps that celebrate the rich cultural tra more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Special Collections names inaugural Diana Kennedy Foundation fellows, faculty grant recipients * Researchers from across the country are exploring the intersections of women, foodways, culture and environmental sustainability through a new fellowship program. UT San Antonio Special Collections selected eight researchers for the inaugural Diana Kennedy Foundation Fellowships for Research on Women in Food and Sustainability, fu more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Vanita Gupta and Karen Kaiser Join Knight Institute Board * NEW YORK - The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today announced that Vanita Gupta, who directs the Center for Law and Public Trust at New York University and previously served as Associate Attorney General of the United States, and Karen Kaiser, who serves as director and legal advisor at the Clooney Foundation for Justi more PR