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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-05 ( 15 items )  
American Association of Physics Teachers: 2027 Lillian McDermott Medal Awarded to Jan Landis MaderJan Landis Mader (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 28 -- The American Association of Physics Teachers issued the following news release: * * * 2027 Lillian McDermott Medal Awarded to Jan Landis MaderJan Landis Mader College Park, MD, September 28, 2026--The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is pleased to announce Jan Mader as the 2027 recipient of the Lillian McDermott Medal, to be awarded at the 2027 Winter Meeting. This award recognizes those who are passionate and tenacious about improving the teaching and learning of physics and have made intel more PR

CFP Board Elects Three New Directors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: * * * CFP Board Elects Three New Directors Zohlen, McMorrow and Toolan Bring Diverse Leadership Experience and AI Expertise October 01, 2026 CFP Board today announced that its Board of Directors elected three new members: Evelyn Zohlen, CFP(R), Drew McMorrow, CFP(R) and Zar Toolan. The Board of Directors is the policymaking and oversight body of CFP Board of Standards and CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and acts on behalf of  more PR

CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 19 Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: * * * CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 19 Actions Upholding Ethical Standards in a Thriving Network of Over 110,000 CFP(R) Professionals October 02, 2026 Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 110,000 CFP(R) professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on 19 individuals. CFP Board is a professional body that has more PR

College Students From American University, Georgetown, More, Launch Campaign for Campuses Where Every Student Can Afford College, Thrive, Learn Without Fear (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 College Students from American University, Georgetown, and More, Launch Campaign for Campuses Where Every Student Can Afford College, Thrive, and Learn Without Fear Washington, D.C. - Today, college students from across D.C., New York, Ohio and more, gathered at American University to launch Powered by Students: The Takeover, a new campaign focused on organizing for safe campuses, access to higher education at an affordable cost for all students, more PR

Esports claims four top teams, All-Academic students (10)
PASADENA, Texas, Oct. 4 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Esports claims four top teams, All-Academic students * San Jacinto College's esports program capped a successful year with four top 10 teams and individual academic honors. This spring, esports celebrated one team ranking among the top 3 in Division 1 Overwatch 2 standings, while three others teams ranked among top 10 in Division 3 Smash Bros, League of Legends, and Marvel Rivals standings. In addition, four esports student-athletes earned National Junior Coll more PR

Hegseth Speaks to Cadets Ahead of Air Force, Navy Football Game (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Speaks to Cadets Ahead of Air Force, Navy Football Game * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, today, where he addressed roughly 3,500 members of the school's cadet wing ahead of the annual Air Force vs. Naval Academy collegiate football game. The visit was part of Hegseth's "Send Me Tour," a military outreach and recruitment initiative aimed at connecting Hegseth directly with military  more PR

Hegseth speaks to Cadets ahead of Air Force, Navy football game (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Hegseth speaks to Cadets ahead of Air Force, Navy football game * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 3, where he addressed roughly 3,500 members of the school's cadet wing ahead of the annual Air Force vs. Naval Academy collegiate football game. 21:06 Video Player 00:00 00:00 | 00:00 Captions / Subtitles * None * English Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increa more PR

Missouri bounces back with dominant win (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Missouri bounces back with dominant win * One week after losing their first game of the season, the Missouri Tigers rebounded in a big way, beating then-No. 8 Florida, 45-17, and jumping up to No. 16 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll. The 28-point margin of victory was its largest over a top 10 team in program history. It was also Mizzou's first win over a top 10 team at home since they beat No. 3 Oklahoma in 2010. The loss  more PR

Ms. Lauryn Hill to Perform at AmfAR's Second Annual Dallas Benefit Gala (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Ms. Lauryn Hill to Perform at amfAR's Second Annual Dallas Benefit Gala Charlize Theron and John Stankey to Be Honored (Previously Announced) - New York, September 28, 2026 -- Eight-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform at amfAR's Second Annual Dallas Benefit Gala. The event will be held Saturday, October 24, at the home of Kathleen and Scott Kirby. amfAR Dallas  more PR

NCPA Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 4 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2026) - During the National Community Pharmacists Association's Annual Convention, Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo., the NCPA Foundation announced the recipients of this year's NCPA Foundation scholarships. The NCPA Foundation proudly awards scholarships each year to college students pursuing community pharmacy ownersh more PR

SME Announces 2026 '30 Under 30' Class (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * SME Announces 2026 '30 Under 30' Class Program recognizes emerging professionals whose achievements are helping shape the future of manufacturing - (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026) -- SME today announced its 2026 "30 Under 30" class, recognizing emerging manufacturing leaders whose innovation, technical excellence and community engagement are helping strengthen the industry's future workforce. Profiles of the honorees are being more PR

Smith Leads Letter Strongly Supporting Implementation of President Trump's EO on Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (TNSida) -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * 39 Members of Congress send letter Smith leads letter strongly supporting implementation of Pres. Trump's EO on Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, led 38 Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., fully supporting and urging the implementation of President Trump's Executive Orde more PR

Two generations of Army dietitians celebrate selection for Army Baylor program (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two generations of Army dietitians celebrate selection for Army Baylor program * FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, joined by Soldiers, families and distinguished guests, celebrated the selection of candidates for the U.S. Army-Baylor Master of Science in Nutrition, class of 2028 cohort, on Aug. 24 at Dustoff Square. For some Soldiers, joining the Army marks the start of a new chapter. For 2nd Lt. Ethan Rodriguez, it mean more PR

UMHB Meets Fundraising Challenge for New Science Lab Facility (10)
BELTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor issued the following news: * * * UMHB Meets Fundraising Challenge for New Science Lab Facility October 02, 2026 BELTON, Texas--The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has successfully met the fundraising challenge for its new science lab facility, raising $5 million in new gifts ahead of the year-end deadline. The challenge began in December 2025 when an anonymous donor offered a $1 million gift plus a $4 million challenge grant to support the new science lab facility. The g more PR

University of Houston-Downtown: University on the Rise (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 28 -- The University of Houston-Downtown issued the following news: * * * A University on the Rise By Marie Jacinto | September 28, 2026 There's lots to cheer about at UHD! Last week U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, and UHD was highly ranked in four categories. UHD climbed 14 points to No. 48 in Overall Rank for Regional Universities (West) (tied). The University is now No. 25 in Top Public Schools-Regional Universities (West) (tied), up by seven points as compared to last year's list and No. 19 (ti more PR