SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * 16 New Faculty Join Gonzaga University for 2026-2027 Academic Year September 30, 2026 Gonzaga begins the 2026-2027 academic year with an incredible 16-person new faculty cohort, as well as three Fulbright scholars. Interim Provost Mia Bertagnolli states, "I am excited to welcome the new faculty members to Gonzaga for the 2026-27 academic year. They bring remarkable expertise spanning critical areas of study, including healthy aging and cognition, neurodevelo more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A steady hand: Dr. Nicholas Panetta is pushing the limits of robotic surgery for lymphedema * This past year, the steady hands of Nicholas J. Panetta, MD, helped make surgical history -guiding a high-tech robotic system to complete the world's first fully robotic lymphovenous bypass. In some ways, that feat makes perfect sense considering the family tradition those same hands share. Dr. Panetta's grandfather was a scu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update * #AFA Education Awards at the Field Awards Banquet We celebrated several presentations to outstanding individuals. Among them: our top individual honor of the Buck Buckwalter Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award (DSEA), the AFA Thompson Mallett Teacher of the Year Awards, Outstanding AFJROTC Cadet of the Year, Outstanding AFJROTC Unit Lea more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Douglas M. DePeppe, special counsel at Buchalter LLP, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans": * * * I. Introduction and Purpose of Testimony Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding athlete pathways into college sports more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Can You Learn Counseling Skills With an Online Counseling Master's Degree? * By Anna Rosebrook (Grace College M.B.A. 26) Counseling is one of the most interpersonal jobs there is. It depends on reading a room, sitting with silence, and noticing what someone isn't saying. So it's a fair question to ask before enrolling in an online counseling master's degree: Can you actually build that kind of skill through a laptop? Yes! But it depends on how the program int more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Combination therapy emerges as possible treatment for an aggressive form of kidney cancer * A genetic vulnerability in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most aggressive type of kidney cancer, may lend itself to a combination treatment strategy that causes the cancer cells to self-destruct, according to recent research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The drug belzutifan, sold under the name Welireg, is partiall more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Cougars place second among regionals at IU Indianapolis Regatta * KOKOMO, Ind. -Indiana University Kokomo students made a splash at the annual IU Indianapolis Regatta. The IU KokomOdyssey team of Madison Campbell, Ty Frazier, Anna Shewalter, and Will Van Heyningen placed second of nine teams in the regional campus competition, bringing home the campus's first-ever Regatta medal. A second team, Cougars of the Caribbean, included Nova Brittain,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office, Industry Advance Next-Gen Technologies at September Disruptor Days * WASHINGTON -The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO) put cutting-edge passive decoy and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) technologies to the test during the office's first two Disruptor Day events, held simultaneously at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Indiana, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, from Sept. 21 more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy grants $326,500 to boost Florida's economy September 30, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Twenty-seven organizations that are strengthening the workforce, supporting business growth and fostering economic development in Florida just received a collective $326,500 from Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation. From nonprofits to government entities, these grant recipients will use the funds to promote careers in emerging industries, attract hig more PR

FRANKLIN, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Franklin College issued the following news: * * * Franklin College awarded $2.2 million federal grant to strengthen student success and retention * Franklin College has been awarded a $2.2 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program to expand academic support, enhance campus learning spaces and strengthen student retention and completion efforts. The five-year award will expand academic resources and services, with particular emphasis on stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * From Vacant Lots to Homeownership: MBCDC Celebrates Completion of Seven Townhomes in Martindale Brightwood * INDIANAPOLIS, IN -In Martindale-Brightwood, where fewer than 40% of households own their homes, seven new townhomes on Ralston Avenue will create opportunities for income qualified buyers to put down roots as homeowners. On Wednesday, September 30, the Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) will celebrate the comple more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Marks Major Construction Milestone for New ISD, ISBVI Education Building * INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mike Braun today joined school officials and project partners to celebrate the topping out of the new Education Building at the future co-located campus of the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) and Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI). The placement of the final structural steel marks a significant construction more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Continues Historic Major Savings at the Pump for Hoosier Families, Delivers New Relief for Farmers * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today renewed Indiana's statewide energy emergency and extended his suspension of the state's Gasoline Use Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through November 4, continuing uninterrupted relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. Governor Braun is also delivering more relief for farmers b more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * HIV patients with cancer must travel farther than others to access clinical trials * For people living with HIV, the road to a promising cancer treatment can be longer than it should be, literally. According to a new multi-institutional study, HIV-positive cancer patients face significantly longer travel times than cancer patients without HIV to receive chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, an experimental treatment that may help targ more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * How Ivy Tech Helped IT Alum Launch Career Supporting Meta's Data Centers * As Ivy Tech celebrates School of Information Technology Month, alumnus Christopher Allen Whitney shows how an accessible, high-quality education with affordable pathways, meaningful attainment, and strong workforce alignment can empower students to achieve their goals and build successful careers in the ever-evolving world of technology. Today, Whitney works as a Data Cente more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news: * * * In Rome, Notre Dame convening engages women's voices to help shape Afghanistan's future September 30, 2026 Author: Rebekah Go What is the role of religion in Afghanistan? Should a future state have an official religion? How -- or should -- the international community engage with the Taliban, or does doing so confer legitimacy on a repressive regime? These questions were at the heart of a recent conven more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * IU Kokomo kicks off new Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center * KOKOMO, Ind. -Potential student entrepreneurs have resources and a support system available at Indiana University Kokomo with the launch of the new Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC) this fall. The program kicks off Wednesday, October 7 with Plan. Build. Execute., a hands-on workshop introducing students to entrepreneurship and the new center. The event will be held from 1:30 more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Evansville to host first Ability Expo, connecting community to local resources * Ivy Tech Community College Evansville will host its first Ability Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the First-Floor Commons of the Koch Student Center, 3501 N. First Ave. The free event is open to the public. Hosted by Ivy Tech Evansville's Disability Support Services team, the expo is being facilitated by the EmpowerAbility Club with suppo more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Indianapolis Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor of the Year Honorees * Indianapolis- Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis is proud to recognize Joseph (Joe) Jackson and Carol Schuck as recipients of the Ivy Tech Foundation's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award and Benefactor of the Year honors, respectively. Both were recognized during a statewide celebration in Indianapolis on September 25. Joe Jackson was honored with t more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * States' Role in Transforming High School: Evidence, Trends and the Path Forward September 29, 2026 By: Jon Alfuth KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Theory of Change: States play a critical role in empowering communities to transform high schools when they co-create a vision with communities, engage key stakeholders, define measurable objectives, remove barriers to innovation and invest in what works * Policy Transformation: States can transform their policy environments to emp more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate teams excel at Kentucky tournaments * LAWRENCE -Multiple University of Kansas Debate teams placed in the top five at a pair of tournaments hosted by the University of Kentucky this past week. The team of Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Max Ulven, St. Paul, Minnesota, finished in second place at the "Run for the Roses" round-robin invitational for seven of the top teams in the country during the Sept. 23-24 event. The team of Kate'Ly more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Lujan, Heinrich, Kelly, Cantwell Call on States to Stop Data Centers from Passing Rising Costs on to Ratepayers Lujan is one of only two U.S. Senators, and the only Democratic Senator, to have served as a state utility commissioner - Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senator Mark K more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EEI Report Shows How Electric Companies Are Supporting Customers, Helping Families Manage Energy Costs * WASHINGTON (September 30, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released Powering Customer Savings: Helping Residential Customers Save on Energy Costs, a report showcasing how America's investor-owned electric companies are helping customers through bill assistance, energy-saving programs, and innovative afford more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Philosopher Douglas Portmore is building a comprehensive worldview by questioning everything * Most people have a certain set of standards about what they believe and how to live their lives. But most people don't bother to write out each one-with citations-on the internet. Douglas W. Portmore isn't most people. On his personal website, the University of Notre Dame professor of philosophy details 100-plus philosophical views that he has publishe more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * Prairie Stars 5K celebrates Illinois Innocence Project's 25th anniversary * The University of Illinois Springfield will host its 11th annual Prairie Stars 5K and 1 Mile Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus. Part of UIS Homecoming festivities, this year's event is presented by the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) in celebration of its 25th anniversary and will bring t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following letter with co-signers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura V. Swett: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Chair Laura V. Swett Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C, 20426 Dear Chair Swett: We write regarding BlackRock's subsidiary Global Infrastructure Partners' (GIP) application before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to acquire AES Corporation (AES), a publicly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S CREATION OF A VEHICLE FINGERPRINTING DATABASE FROM FLOCK CAMERAS * WASHINGTON, DC - Flock itself admits their cameras can pick up on personal characteristics, including car decals and bumper stickers, allowing an individual's identity to be linked to a license plate and their last captured location. Without clear restrictions, automated license plate readers (ALPRs), incl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Carson and Spartz, Senator Warren Urge Action on BlackRock Acquisition * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject BlackRock/Global Infrastructure Partners' (GIP) application to acquire AES Corporation. FERC is responsible for approving mergers, acquisitions, and sales of public utilities that more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease Brandon Kistler's lab in the Department of Nutrition Science is conducting a study to learn more about the factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study may be a good fit for those who: * Are 45 to 79 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Sen. Banks Applauds President Trump's Nominee for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement applauding President Trump's nomination of Indiana Police Captain Scott Krueger to serve as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "President Trump nominated a great Hoosier and a great friend to be Northern Indiana' more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Sen. Banks Blocks Democrats' Attempt to Create "Sanctuary Bus Stops" for Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor objecting to Sen. Chris Murphy's (D-Conn.) legislation that would prohibit ICE from enforcing federal immigration law at school bus stops. Banks warned that the bill would create "sanctuary bus stops" for illegal aliens and put children in harm's way. Durin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges Indiana facilities are ready to accelerate testing of unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, and other critical defense capabilities. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle urging the Army to designate Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Train more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Children from Ideological Child-Welfare Policies * Bill Would Prevent Federal Child-Welfare Funds From Being Used to Punish Parents for Raising Children According to Their Sex or Protecting Them From Irreversible Medical Harm U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), introduced the "Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act" to establish guardrails within the nation's federal child-wel more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Sets Reunion Weekend for May 14-16, 2027 * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's (SMWC) Reunion 2027 will be May 14-16, 2027. All SMWC alumni are welcome to attend a weekend of fun and fellowship, especially milestone years -classes with years ending in 2 or 7. A welcome dinner and Golden Jubilee reception for the Class of 1977 will kick off the weekend Friday evening. Throughout the weekend, attendees will have opportunities  more PR

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia University Parkersburg campus posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 WVU Parkersburg graduates announced * Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 29, 2026) -WVU Parkersburg is proud to recognize its Summer 2026 graduates who have earned certificates, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. These graduates exemplify academic excellence, dedication and perseverance. Graduates achieving a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) have been awarded academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum L more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC economist warns of higher heating costs this winter Why costs are up and how to save money By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu September 30, 2026 Temperatures are cooling down, but many households will have to think twice before cranking up their home heaters this year. According to Local 12, many Cincinnati households use oil furnaces to stay warm in the winter -- and the conflict in Iran is continuing to push oil costs even higher. Local 12 more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * UE Students Use AI to Improve Accessibility for Evansville Sidewalks September 30, 2026 Embodying the University of Evansville (UE) mission to think critically and serve responsibly, students are using artificial intelligence, robotics, and data science to improve sidewalk accessibility throughout the Evansville community. Through Sidewalks4All, an innovative interdisciplinary project, students are developing technology to identify sidewalk conditi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Pictures' 'Other Mommy' Releases October 9 * Your mommy won't save you. September 30, 2026 Other Mommy | Official Trailer After reaching $5 billion at the global box office in 2026, Universal Film will release the Jessica Chastain led horror Other Mommy. Other Mommy is the latest title from the strong partnership between Universal Film and Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions, which has delivered horror classics inc more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * In Rome, Notre Dame convening engages women's voices to help shape Afghanistan's future September 30, 2026 What is the role of religion in Afghanistan? Should a future state have an official religion? How -- or should -- the international community engage with the Taliban, or does doing so confer legitimacy on a repressive regime? These questions were at the heart of a recent convening hosted by the Afghani more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven skills training programs for critical industries like shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear energy. Administered more PR

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia University Parkersburg campus posted the following news: * * * WVU Parkersburg announces Summer 2026 President's and Dean's scholars * Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 29, 2026) -WVU Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President's and Dean's scholars for the Summer 2026 semester. President's Scholars Students on the President's List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include: WEST VIRGINIA - JACKSON COUNTY -Ravenswood:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Slams Democrats for Blocking Congressional Stock Trading Ban September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) slammed Senate Democrats for blocking the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would ban Members of Congress from buying stocks while in office. The vote comes after 198 House Democrats voted against the bill in July. Congressman Yakym voted for the ban. "Hoosiers are sick of watching politicians get more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Urges Senate to Pass Stop Insider Trading Act * **Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech** WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. To watch Young's full speech, click here. Senator Young's full remarks as prepared for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded Senate passage of his Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2026, legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2030 to help protect and preserve the Great Lakes. Young introduced the bill with Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) last year, and the bill unanimously passed the Senate last nigh more PR