WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * 'Inclusivity' replaces 'Diversity' as Missouri State tries to obscure DEI September 29, 2026 Schools across the country have made it their mission to disguise their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts so they stay under the radar. But Accuracy in Media is uncovering the truth. This ideology is alive and well, with only a slight makeover. Missouri State University Senior Academic Adviser Kristen R. Thomas recently told AIM's undercover journalist, "This used to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Davids Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect America's Medical Supply Chains, Support Kansas City Area Innovation * Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO-04) and Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced the Critical Biomanufacturing Input Assessment Act. It's a bipartisan bill that would help strengthen America's biotechnology supply chains, support the growing medical industry in the Kansas City region, and address growing concerns about  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP advises Sephora UK on landmark retail partnership with M&S * BCLP advised leading prestige beauty retailer Sephora on a landmark, strategic partnership with one of Britain's most iconic retailers, Marks & Spencer (M&S). Part of the LVMH group, Sephora is set to launch a beauty offering with a phased-rollout of in-store concessions across 100 M&S stores nationwide alongside an online concession fully integra more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP Appoints Ian Weiskopf as New Office Managing Partner in New York * International law firm BCLP has appointed Real Estate Partner Ian Weiskopf as the new Office Managing Partner (OMP) of its New York office. Ian succeeds Steve Stimell, who will continue his practice with the firm. Ian joined BCLP in 2005 initially as a corporate associate and has spent more than two decades contributing to the firm's growth more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Book bans limit children's understanding of themselves and the world * #In Brief * Book bans harm children by limiting stories reflecting their identities, cultures and histories, while reducing opportunities to understand others' experiences. * Targeted removals can undermine the self-worth and identity of students of color and weaken empathy. * Sheretta Butler-Barnes favors parent choice, reviews and trained librarians. The legality o more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 2 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with BLET October 2, 2026 Calgary, Alberta Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The tentative agreement providing increased wages and more flexible work rules covers approximately  more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Culver-Stockton Launches Culver CARES, Expanding Commitment to Student Mental Health and Well-Being * The College's new initiative, supported by a four-year federal grant, will expand counseling access, strengthen campus support systems, and provide additional resources for student success. Culver-Stockton College is launching Culver CARES (Creating Access, Resilience, Engagement, and Support), a new initiative that will expand mental health resources, str more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Forward Unveils "People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term" Resource Tracks Key Cases Nation's Highest Court Will Consider this Term October 1, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Democracy Forward, a leading pro-democracy legal institution, today published The People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Driven, curious, ready: Meet the UChicago Class of 2030 * The Class of 2030 has arrived. The University of Chicago welcomed its newest students to campus last week, each of them ready to begin a journey that will build an intellectual foundation for life. Among the newest cohort of Maroons are undergraduates that grew up under Montana's big skies, have created music or even competed in sport on an international level. We spoke with five of these studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces the Completion of Eight Five-Year Reviews for Cleanups in the Heartland and the Start of Seven More * LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 1, 2026) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed eight Five-Year Reviews for Superfund sites in the nation's Heartland. These reviews provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the implementation and performance of a site's cleanup remedy to determine whether it remains protective of hu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region,"/55 which includes 255 designated c more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU Homecoming 2026 features a full lineup of events * By: FHSU Alumni Office HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University invites alumni, students, families, and community members to make plans for Homecoming this weekend. All the listed events below are open to the public, and most are free to attend, with the exception of athletic events: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex Ribbon Cutting | South End Zone of Lewis Field, 9 a.m. Celebrate th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Five New Species of Freshwater Mussels in Southern U.S. Uncovered by Researchers Documenting new freshwater mussel species is the foundation for conservation and essential for healthy waters October 01, 2026 A new research paper published in Zootaxa describes five new species of freshwater mussels in the southern U.S., providing the scientific foundation for protecting the most imperiled group of animals in North America. Researchers from Shedd A more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 2 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Closes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City Omaha, NE, October 1, 2026 - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), announced today it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, Missouri. "This process has only made us more exc more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, posted the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars highlights sustained growth in 2026 Integrated Report * Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today released its 2026 Integrated Report, highlighting a year of sustained growth and meaningful investments in its capabilities, client relationships, and communities. The ann more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * From secret mascot to future physician: John Morrison * On May 3, graduating seniors from Lyman Briggs College's class of 2026 walked across the Breslin Center stage as their names were called, shook hands with the dean and provost, and received their diplomas, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another as Spartan alumni. For one Briggsie, John Morrison, that joyous milestone was amplified by an emerald-hued secret: it was the day  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Protect Missouri River * PIERRE, S.D. - Earlier this week, Governor Larry Rhoden and five Governors urged congressional leaders to protect resource management of the Missouri River. They sent a letter to leadership on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. You can find a copy of the letter here. "We look forward to working more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 16th and 29th Judicial Circuits. Ashley Garrett, of Lee's Summit, was appointed as an Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Ms. Garrett is a senior attorney at Sanders, Warren and Russell, LLP. She previously served as an assistant public defender in the Missouri  more PR

HANNIBAL, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Hannibal-LaGrange University posted the following news release: * * * Hannibal-LaGrange University to Host Adventure University on October 30 * Hannibal-LaGrange University's Education Division will welcome area elementary students (1st grade through 6th grade) to campus for Adventure University on Friday, October 30, 2026. Register Online at https://www.hlg.edu/forms/stem-camp-registration/ Adventure University is an interactive learning experience designed to give elementary students the opportunity to expl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hawley Convenes First Senate Hearing on Rogue AI Attacks * Hearing expands Hawley subcommittee investigation into OpenAI and hacking risks WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley chaired a Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee on Disaster Management hearing that focused on the growing number of rogue AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Senator Hawley called for AI companies and developers to be held liable for these attacks. The hearing more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 1 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Marshall Stewart inaugurated as NDSU's 16th President, shares vision for the university's future * NDSU News October 1, 2026 North Dakota State University formally inaugurated Marshall Stewart as its 16th president during a ceremony held Oct. 1 in Festival Concert Hall, where university leaders, students, faculty, staff, alumni, elected officials and representatives from higher education institutions across the country gathered to celebrate the  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news: * * * MDC welcomes a new Conservation Educator to northeast Missouri By Maddie Est 10/01/2026 KIRKSVILLE, MO. - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcomes a new Conservation Educator (CE) to northeast Missouri. In his new role, Luke Noel will work with educators in the above eight counties to introduce students to conservation. Noel brings a variety of education and natural resource experience to MDC. He began his role as Cons more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Media Coverage: September 2026 * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu. Featured stories: St. Louis Magazine featured  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Elects Misty Copeland as Civic Trustee (New York, October 1, 2026)--The Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it has elected Misty Copeland as a Civic Trustee. The election took place at the October 1, 2026, meeting of the Board and was announced by Co-Chairs Candace K. Beinecke and Hamilton ("Tony") E. James. "Misty is a trailblazing dancer whose deep commitment to supporting and enga more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Michigan Farmer Matt Frostic Begins Term as NCGA President Oct 1, 2026 Author: Bryan Goodman Matt Frostic, of Applegate, Mich., began his term today as president of the National Corn Growers Association, a farmer-led trade association with offices in St. Louis and Washington. Frostic, who farms 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, edible beans and sugar beets, spent his first day in the role outlining his priorities as president. These inclu more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T releases official fall enrollment numbers Author By Hasner, Velvet October 1, 2026 The official fall 2026 enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recorded at the end of the semester's fourth week, is 7,052. The fall enrollment total includes 1,176 first-time freshmen. The most popular majors for undergraduate students at S&T are mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, electric more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T researcher receives joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory Author By Edwards, Greg October 1, 2026 Dr. Michael S. Moats, a professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been granted a joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). "Savannah River National Laboratory has assembled an exceptional team of researchers advancing critic more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Missouri State Football Game Early Campus Modifications * Dear Faculty and Staff, On Thursday, October 8, Hilltopper Football takes on Missouri State, with a kickoff set for 6 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. While we look forward to sharing this exciting time together as a Hilltopper Family, it is important to plan ahead. Below is the gameday timeline and additional details. * Beginning at 2 p.m., we are asking offices to oper more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources receives construction permit application for proposed Doty Transfer Station in Lawrence County JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 01, 2026 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has received an application from Doty Real Estate, LLC to construct a solid waste transfer station in Lawrence County. The proposed site is located at 21001 Lawrence 2210, near Aurora, directly south of the intersecti more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force meets to discuss new State Energy Plan October 1, 2026 Plan is now available to the public - JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Oct. 1, 2026 - The Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force met yesterday to receive a detailed briefing on the state's newly developed State Energy Plan. The plan, released to the public following the task force's meeting, addresses the state's evolving energy  more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * S&T experts contribute to state energy plan Author By Hasner, Velvet October 1, 2026 Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources released the newly developed Missouri State Energy Plan, following a meeting of the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force on Sept. 30 in Jefferson City. Two Missouri S&T representatives are contributing to the plan as members of the task force: Dr. David Borrok, vice provost an more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Eleven New Members in Third Quarter of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - NRthe world's largest association of Christian communicators, added 11 organizations and individuals to its membership during the third quarter of 2026, bringing new voices and perspectives into a growing network of Christian media professionals. "NRB is stronger when more Christian communicators come together around a shared commitment to Truth  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Photo gallery: CLAS students take part in high-profile physics experiment * About a dozen undergraduates and several graduate students are building and testing hundreds of electronic circuits and protective boxes that will be central to one of the most high-profile particle physics experiments of this century. Called the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), physicists from Iowa and around the world have teamed up more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension * The University of Arizona has extended the contract of R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. The five-year contract runs through March 2, 2032. "Desiree Reed-Francois has established a standard at Arizona Athletics that is remarkable in every measure, from historic competitive achievements to outstanding academic performance and reco more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Helps Secure $42 Million for I-70 Improvements * U.S. SENATE-Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt announced that following his push, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been awarded$42,101,350 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects (INFRA) Grant Program for improvements to Interstate 70 near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The award will be used  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Section 8A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order (File No.: 3-22767) against Latch Inc. The action resolves administrative proceedings against the Missouri-based maker of smart access hardware and software for multi-family residential properties. Latch agreed to a cease-and-desist order and a $1,000,000 penalty fol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hawley, Murphy Announce Bipartisan AI Agent Accountability Act * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced bipartisan legislation to ensure AI agent operators and developers are held liable for hacking incidents. Artificial intelligence agents are hacking into public websites, networks, and servers. This poses potentially dire consequences to anything connected online-including hospitals, util more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Recognizes Heimburger at Retirement Celebration By Joe Barker 10/01/2026 Saint Louis University saluted David Heimburger, vice president and chief financial officer, on his last day in that role. Members of the SLU community gathered in the St. Louis Room of the Busch Student Center to say farewell on Wednesday afternoon to recognize Heimburger, who is retiring after 17 years at the University. "He's done this with calm, steadiness, candor, and soun more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * United Way launches annual campaign * The WashU community is encouraged to support the 2026 United Way of Greater St. Louis annual campaign. Launching Monday, Oct. 5, the campaign will raise funds to support over 150 local nonprofits serving more than 1 million people across the 16-county region. Last year, the United Way of Greater St. Louis raised more than $60 million, making the St. Louis campaign one of the nation's most successful. Was more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Homecoming 2026 Celebration Schedule * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announces that its Homecoming celebration is set for October 11-17, 2026. This annual week-long observance brings together alumni, students, faculty and fans from across the country. UAPB's Homecoming continues a rich HBCU tradition with lively activities, including a parade, concerts, Greek step shows, r more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 15 years of household flu data may be one giant leap for prevention October 1, 2026 $14.2-million NIH award to University of Michigan funds research to untangle intricacies of person-to-person flu transmission--and reduce illness, deaths, economic losses - What it is: The grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a team of the country's leading influenza researchers' efforts to analyze flu transmission data from hundreds of Michigan hou more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU-led team wins $4M DARPA grant to improve fuel injector design * #In Brief * A $4.25 million grant from DARPA will fund research on fuel injectors. * The work could be used to design better advanced aircraft and defense technology. * The research will help further investigate how liquid fuel breaks into droplets. Scientists have been tackling the challenge of atomization for centuries, primarily because liquid breakup involves sev more PR