WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Advocates to Railroad Commission: Listening to Texans Is Part of Your Job * Advocates gather at RRC hearing in response to change in public participation policy, abusive language in viral moment at last month's hearing AUSTIN, Texas - Today, a coalition of public health and environmental advocates, as well as community members, gathered at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) hearing to stress the importance of listening to Texans, remindi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Finds Statewide Pattern of Taxpayer-Funded Referendum Campaigning, Urges Investigation * SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today announces it sent a letter to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will County State's Attorneys requesting an immediate, coordinated statewide investigation into whether 24 local governments across Illinois used taxpayer money more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Announces Slate of Nine State Legislative Endorsements * Indianapolis, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced its endorsement of nine legislative candidates who have demonstrated a proven commitment to advancing free-market reforms and expanding individual opportunity across Indiana. This slate - featuring both seasoned allies and emerging leaders - represents AFP-IN's strongest legislative more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 6 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Amazon's smart glasses raise privacy concerns * * Amazon's camera-equipped glasses for delivery drivers raise concerns about privacy and constant surveillance, says WashU law professor Neil Richards. * Richards warns about the normalization of increasingly intrusive monitoring as a condition of employment or in ordinary life. * He argues ubiquitous surveillance could threaten individuality, expression and freedom. Amazon's rollout of smart  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Steel Connections and Seismic Expert to Receive 2027 Higgins Lectureship Award October 05, 2026 CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction will present the 2027 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award to Matthew R. Eatherton, SE, PhD. Eatherton, the Montague-Betts Professor of Structural Steel Design at Virginia Tech, is receiving the honor for his work on AISC Design Guide 39, End Plate Moment Connections, which he co-auth more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * APA Congratulates Psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. on Winning Nobel Prize * The American Psychiatric Association congratulates psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the editorial board of The American Journal of Psychiatry, on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Dr. Deisseroth shares this honor with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for pioneering discover more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Delivering electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters 06 October 2026 Unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield - BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare (EW) systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, giving them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield. Building on a long-standing alliance with Lockheed Martin and the F-35 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Regology Help Corporate Counsel See What's Next October 6, 2026 At ACC, Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Regology debut AI-powered capabilities that connect legal and regulatory change to what it means for the business - Arlington, VA-A change in the law rarely stays in the law. For corporate counsel, the challenge is no longer simply finding what changed. It is connecting developments across law, regulation  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the DC Journal: * * * CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Don't Let America's Phosphate Industry Become the Next Rare Earths October 6, 2026 The United States is in a mad dash to rebuild our industrial base and reshore critical supply chains. The government has taken steps to revitalize everything from shipbuilding and steel production to mining and auto manufacturing. However, there's an odd, even dangerous, omission on the list: phos more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CTA Study: Full 'Reshoring' of Tech Product Manufacturing Would Come at a Cost Despite higher tariffs, full U.S. production would increase production costs by 41-152 percent; partial U.S. reshoring by up to 67 percent - ARLINGTON, VA - October 6, 2026 - Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) releases new research highlighting projected costs and consumer impact of reshoring manufacturing for 10 popular technolog more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * CUPE 501 and UPEI celebrate ratification of collective agreement * The ratification of a new collective agreement between the University of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 501) was cause for celebration on September 24 in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. UPEI reached an agreement with CUPE 501, which represents employees in the Security Services Division in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 6, 2026 Dance lessons for AI? VCU's Kate Sicchio links choreography and computers The VCUarts professor and two partners are using a Convergence Team Planning Grant to explore how bodily movement can be expressed in algorithms that drive technology. By Liz DeFluri Kate Sicchio may never have discovered her love and talent for integrating dance with technology had an injury not sidelined her. She was pursuing a bachelor's degree in dance a more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Data science professor awarded grant to support partnership with Internet Archive, preserve digital history * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. We've all heard that what goes on the internet lasts forever, but what does that really mean? In reality, much of the internet quietly disappears over time, vanishing into a digital abyss of broken links, deleted pages and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases New TV Ad in CO-05 Featuring Family of Jeffrey Epstein Victim: "Virginia" * Virginia's family calls out Jeff Crank, their congressman, for refusing to meet with them and voting against releasing the Epstein files The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Colorado's Fifth District, "Virginia," calling out Republican Jeff Crank for refusing to meet with the family of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Sherree R.B. Davis Named Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education * Hampton alumna brings more than two decades of experience in academic leadership, student success and community engagement to the deanship Hampton, Va. - A Hampton education helped shape Dr. Sherree R.B. Davis' career as an educator and administrator. Now, the Hampton University alumna will help guide the academic experiences of a new generation of students as Interim Dean  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled Hours of Service of Drivers: Pilot Program to Allow Commercial Dr more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * FEHB/PSHB Premiums to Increase in 2027 * The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced on September 30 that federal employees and retirees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and the Postal Service Health Benefits programs will face another significant increase in health insurance costs in 2027. The average enrollee share of FEHB premiums will ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Reintroduces Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) reintroduced the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, legislation that would implement comprehensive regulatory reform designed to aid areas impacted by natural disasters. "It has now been two years since Hurricane Helene hit the High Country and surrounding areas in Western North Carolina - the work continues to recover and reb more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * From Heard to Hopeful: How FCPS Ombuds Empower Parents as Partners * For 33 years, dedication to Fairfax County Public Schools has been at the heart of Kathy Murphy's life. Her four sons all graduated from FCPS, and Kathy came to FCPS as a school psychologist, later becoming a special education and Section 504 specialist. This year marks her fifth year as assistant ombuds for special education and her 34th year working for FCPS. In all these ro more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From mountains to molecules: Laura Bohn's pursuit of safer pain relief * In a small Western Maryland mining town, nestled in the rural shadows of the Allegheny and Appalachian Mountains, Laura Bohn spent her childhood chasing butterflies and grasshoppers, or fishing near her home just north of Cumberland and south of the Pennsylvania state line. Her father worked in a factory that made acetate fibers while her mother staye more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 Hilton Names Jeff Moore Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Accomplished technology and operations executive to lead Hilton's global technology organization and help advance the company's people led, platform enabled strategy - MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton today announced Jeff Moore will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He joins from Uber, where he served as Vice President of Softwa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jones Delivers Key Message on Voting Rights at Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP Banquet RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones addressed attendees at the annual Freedom Fund Banquet of the Albemarle-Charlottesville National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The event, which brought together civil rights and community leaders in the Piedmont region, highlighted the need to protect and  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jones Shares Message Ahead of Election Day RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones addressed election security and protection in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The guest column addresses failed federal efforts to disenfranchise voters and the responsibility of the Attorney General and his office to defend every Virginian's right to vote. Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia will defend its voters and elections  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * John F. Duffy appointed General Counsel and Acting Solicitor of the USPTO * ALEXANDRIA, VA -- America's Innovation Agency, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), today welcomed John F. Duffy as its new General Counsel and Acting Solicitor. In his new roles, Duffy will serve as the principal legal advisor and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. He will a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Stop the presses: Rare Linotype machine saved from scrap Johns Hopkins helps deliver a rare Linotype machine to Baltimore's Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, the namesake of its inventor, Ottmar Mergenthaler By Aubrey Morse Patrick Dignan measured the door at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School more times than he could count. As assistant principal at Mervo, shorthand for the northeast Baltimore school, Dignan knew it was going t more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 6 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute director receives University System Leadership Excellence Award * Denver Tolliver, the director of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at NDSU, recently received the University System Leadership Excellence Award from the State Board of Higher Education, a new program initiated by the NDUS in partnership with the SBHE this year. The award recognizes the dedication to advancing organiza more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars unveils the future of shopping and retail: New research predicts a shopper journey free of chores and full of fun The global leader in snacks analyzed more than 180,000 global data signals to identify today's shopper demands -- and is ready to work with retailers and all partners to shape what comes next. * A two-pronged retail world: As agentic shopping assistants increasingly auto more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * More Monkeys Injured After Escape from Cages in Inotiv Facility: PETA Statement October 6, 2026 West Lafayette, Ind. - Please see the following statement from PETA Chief Science Advisor for Primate Experimentation, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, regarding a citation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against a laboratory in Evansville, Indiana, run by Inotiv, a company that continues to collect violations of the Animal Welfare  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * MS in AI in Business Starts Up at UMW Through Interdisciplinary and Industry-Spanning Courses October 6, 2026 By Amy Jessee The new Master of Science in AI in Business is in its startup year at the University of Mary Washington, and the first-of-its-kind graduate program in Virginia is already attracting entrepreneurs and business owners, project managers and business analysts, account executive and directors, as well as engineers and vic more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU lands multiple national, regional rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2027 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology gained national rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 list of the nation's best colleges and universities. MTSU tied with Louisiana State University for the magazine's No. 6 spot for T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Names Michael R. Wysong Next President and CEO Elected by the NACDS Board of Directors to succeed Steven C. Anderson, Wysong will build on the Association's success and momentum, and execute its new member-driven strategic framework for the future of pharmacy and retail, and for delivering membership value. CARE Pharmacies CEO and past NACDS chair brings broad industry knowledge, strong relationships, and energetic adv more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Army Lifts Civilian Hiring Freeze * The U.S. Army has resumed civilian hiring, ending a freeze that lasted nearly 20 months, Federal News Network reported this week. In a September 25 memo, Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal authorized hiring up to 96% of the service's direct-funded full-time equivalent positions. Hiring is to focus on priority missions and stay within b more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release: * * * Laura Trott speech "disappointing and cheap" 06/10/2026 Commenting on the shadow education secretary's speech to Conservative Party Conference, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said: "This was such a disappointing and cheap speech ill befitting a politician wanting to be Secretary of State for Education. Laura Trott had the chance today to talk about the real problems in our schools, such as funding cuts and cla more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Delegates Install Christian Tadrus as President, Approve Resolutions * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2026) - Christian Tadrus, PharmD, of Moberly, Mo., was installed as 2026-2027 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association by its House of Delegates at the organization's 2026 Annual Convention in Kansas City. Download his headshot here. Tadrus, who has been an NCPA member for mo more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Foundation Awarded Grants To Support Disaster Relief, Rural Pharmacy Ownership Efforts * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - The NCPA Foundation today announced that it has received two grants to help it pursue its mission to improve community-based health care by advancing the sustainability, growth, and public understanding of independent community pharmaci more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Researchers Develop AI Tutor to Strengthen Engineering Education October 6, 2026 By Sherry DiBari A simulated stretchable surface could give engineering students a way to see what an equation means -- not just how to solve it. At Old Dominion University, researchers are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring system that combines interactive simulations and guided questions to help students understand difficult enginee more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Finalizes Rule, Caps Top Two Performance Review Categories to 40% * The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its final rule on changes to the federal workforce performance management system, overhauling a previous ban on forced distribution in performance ratings. Moving forward, agencies will be capped at 40% of employee ratings in the top two levels, limiti more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Notify Agencies to Remove Loyalty Question on Federal Employment Applications * On September 18, 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memo to federal agencies' staffing teams directing them to remove a question asking candidates' opinions on the current administration's executive orders from federal employment applications. The memo states that M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Stephanie Bryan, chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act (S. 1750): * * * Good afternoon, Chair Murkowski, Vice Chair Schatz, and Members of the Committee. My name is Stephanie Bryan, and I am honored to serve as the Chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Thank you for this opportunity to testify today about S.1750, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 6, 2026 Popular TikTok docs have big influence on Gen Z followers, new VCU research finds School of Business marketing professor Suzanne Makarem says physician-influencers may carry more impact than a follower's own doctor, and 'that should give us pause.' By Laura Stassi Young adults following physicians on TikTok consider them more accessible, credible and altruistic than their own doctors, even when the physician-influencers ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Announced $1.5 Million Federal Funding for Oak Hill * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced an award of $1.5 million in federal grants for the mansion and outbuildings of the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe. Oak Hill, located in Loudoun County, has been preserved for hundreds of years and provides the local community and visitors access to American history and educational p more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 SELC statement on Alabama PSC's new data center contract rules MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve new procedures for reviewing contracts between Alabama Power and data centers that use 150 megawatts of energy or more. Originally, staff recommended that commissioners vote to approve or disapprove each contract. During today's meeting, commissioners amended that more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Settlement Secure the Reversal of Mass-Layoff Policies During Shutdowns * During last year's 43-day government shutdown, the Trump Administration threatened government layoffs to deter the lapse in funding and sent reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to thousands of federal employees. In response, federal employee unions filed a lawsuit challenging the layoffs, and the feder more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 Signia Hilton Indianapolis Unveils Signature Culinary and Bar Concepts Ahead of Hotel's December Debut Acclaimed Executive Chef Dwayne Krisko and Director of Food & Beverage Kyle Wright to lead Signia Hilton Indianapolis' destination dining program inspired by the creativity, culture and energy of Indianapolis * Signia Hilton Indianapolis unveiled its signature culinary and beverage experiences ahead of the hotel's December opening, i more PR

WISE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Sixth Graders Explore STEM-H Careers During Hands-On Day at UVA Wise October 6, 2026 Dedra Duty Sixth grade students from Lee County, Scott County and the City of Norton got a firsthand look at the possibilities available in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health during STEM-H Day at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) on Monday. Hosted by UVA Wise and sponsored by the Appalachian Power Foundation, ST more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI 2026-2028 Wagner-Torizuka Fellowship Recipient Announced * Through participation in NIH-funded projects, Okamoto also aims to master the processing of multimodality datasets and apply deep learning techniques for automated tumor segmentation, as well as gain experience in designing prospective multicenter clinical trials. "Given the groundbreaking advances occurring in the field around therano more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 Duke Energy to let low-income assistance program expire, advocates show Duke proposes rate hikes while potentially losing an affordability program that keeps costs down for eligible customers - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Monopoly utility Duke Energy signaled it plans to let the Customer Assistance Program expire in December at the conclusion of its three-year pilot, causing bills for tens of thousands of eligible lo more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 EPA downplays risks from toxic PFAS contamination of farms, food, and water sources in watered-down guidance EPA walks away from its own scientific findings on the risks of PFAS-polluted sludge used as fertilizer - WASHINGTON--After abandoning its own scientific findings about the dangers of PFAS contaminated sewage sludge used as fertilizer, EPA is now downplaying the risks and leaving farming families and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam, Walkinshaw, Morelle and Virginia Democrats Fight Trump Administration's Attacks on Voting, Pledge to Protect Every Vote * FAIRFAX, VA -- Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), and members of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation held a public shadow hearing Thursday in Fairfax to confront the Trump Administration's  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell Advisory Board Welcomes Six Accomplished Alumni Their expertise spans a range of fields, and they play a vital role in advising the dean and school leadership. Oct. 6, 2026 The Maxwell School is pleased to welcome six accomplished alumni to its advisory board: John R. Bass, Dr. Evelyn C. Granieri, Phil Porter, Ian Schuman, Hailey Williams and Dan Zhang. They represent a range of fields across sectors and join a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Launches Microfiber Action Alliance to Reduce Microfiber Pollution in Textile Sector * Media Contact The Nature Conservancy Today, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) launched the Microfiber Action Alliance (MAA), a new multi-stakeholder initiative to combat microfiber pollution by accelerating the adoption and scaling of effective, evidence-based solutions. Convened by TNC, the founding cohort includes Nike, Pata more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Transcontinental Fentanyl Trafficker 'Fat Bags' Sentenced to 128 Months in Wide-Ranging Narcotics Conspiracy * District Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Role in Southeast Washington Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Press Release WASHINGTON -- Karon Olufemi Blalock, 32, of Alexandria, Virginia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 128 months in federal prison for his role in a transcontinental narcotics traffick more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Trump, Hegseth Announce New Maryland Shipyard * President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced the development of a new shipyard, to be called "Arsenal-2," during a ceremony at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The project will include a $6.6 billion investment from the Navy and Anduril Industries, which will build and operate the site. The shipyard is expected to be the largest of its kind in the United States and wil more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * Detroit Arsenal Breaks Ground on a New Java Cafe October 6, 2026 DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. - Leaders, personnel, and industry partners gathered at the Detroit Arsenal Monday, Sept. 28, to "break ground" on a new, centrally located Java Cafe, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life and community spaces for the installation's workforce. The groundbreaking ceremony officially begins the relocation of the p more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * Detroit Arsenal Solar Project Enhances Energy Resilience By Lisa Klebba October 6, 2026 DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. - U.S. Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal is expanding its infrastructure modernization efforts by utilizing local community agreements to integrate solar energy solutions into ongoing facility upgrades. Since 2022, the garrison has leveraged a strategic Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the neighboring city of Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct * As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on "Pass the Trash" practices, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts' handling of alleged sexu more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW's Regional Alumni Networks Create Connections Across the Country October 6, 2026 By Jill Laiacona Jessica Mitchell Essalih '05 jumped at the chance to lead the University of Mary Washington's Texas Regional Alumni Network when she relocated from New York City to Austin. "It's remarkable, even for a few hours, to be surrounded by people who value UMW's Honor Code, a liberal arts education and a Carl's milkshake," said Essalih, who met more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Covers Tuition+Fees for Families Earning up to $100K in NC, GA, SC, TN, and VA Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to access and affordability, UNC Asheville announced today that it is raising the income eligibility threshold for Access Asheville, its tuition and fees guarantee for North Carolina families, from $90,000 to $100,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI). - ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 6, 2026 -- Demons more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond to Host Chuck Todd for Conversation About the 2026 Midterm Elections * UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- Well-known journalist and political analyst Chuck Todd will visit the University of Richmond on Thursday, Oct. 8, for a conversation about the 2026 midterm elections and the national political landscape. The nonpartisan conversation will be filmed live for an upcoming episode of public radio's Full Disclosure, hosted by Roben more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond's Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Welcomes 2026-27 Community Partners-in-Residence * UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Richmond has announced it's 2026-27 Community Partners-in-Residence. Elvatrice Belsches is an author, researcher, and public historian interested in chronicling the experiences of African-Americans. Her latest book is Richmond, Virginia, part of the  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Can Capitalism and Democracy Coexist? A New Index Puts Data Behind the Question From Denmark's extensive social programs to China's economic restrictions, a new resource measures how capitalism takes different forms around the world, and what those differences can tell us about democracy. By Natalie Ermann Russell October 6, 2026 For the past three years, a team of UVA researchers has explored a question with direc more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Unlocking value from silicon-rich waste with help from biology * Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internships Teaching and Learning Accessibility Resources Univer more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * AI In Agriculture: Help or Hype? * ARLINGTON, VA - What is generative AI? Is it a superhero, a supervillain, a boogeyman, or simply a helpful but fallible tool? And where does it fit into rice producers' work? On the latest episode of the Rice Stuff Podcast (https://thericestuffpodcast.com/episode/137-ai-in-agriculture/?_ga=2.61655912.572346216.1791345053-1251256256.1791345053), your hosts are joined by several guests from several ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service projects smaller apple, peach and pear crops but larger table-grape and cranberry harvests in 'Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. FTS-386, authored by Catharine Weber, Helen Wakefield, Skyler Simnitt and Seth Wechsler. The outlook describes uneven growing conditions and regional supply shortfalls as consumers face higher fresh-fruit prices. The report, issued Sept. 24, 2026, forecasts U.S. apple production at 10.4 billion pounds more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 6 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU Research Challenges the Accepted Paradigm for Pregnancy Recognition in Ruminants * New research from Utah State University has transformed biologists' understanding of pregnancy recognition in ruminants, invalidating a key theory that had gone unchallenged for over 40 years. A paper describing this research, Pregnancy in type I interferon receptor (IFNAR2) knockout sheep challenges the accepted paradigm for pregnancy recognition in ruminants, was published in more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Duffy Named General Counsel and Acting Solicitor of US Patent and Trademark Office October 6, 2026 Mike Fox Professor John F. Duffy of the University of Virginia School of Law, a leading intellectual property law scholar, has been appointed general counsel and acting solicitor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In these positions, Duffy will serve as the principal legal adviser and counsel to the undersecretary of commerce  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Major Legal Victory Upholding Virginia's In-State Tuition Law RICHMOND, Va. -- Today, a federal court sided with the Commonwealth in what is a major legal victory in defense of Virginia's in-state tuition law. The decision comes after the prior Attorney General's administration attempted to invalidate the law by entering into a consent decree with the federal government in the final moments of its term.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Stands Up for Roadless Rule to Protect Virginia's Natural Resources, Local Economies * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) -- the only Virginian on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee -- joined Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Va.-04) in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins opposing the Trump Administration's proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, commonly referred to as the " more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Celebrates Farm to School Week and Tenth Annual Crunch, Announces Record Local Food Purchases * RICHMOND, VA. -- The Virginia Department of Education, alongside the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, invites schools, community organizations, and farms across the Commonwealth to celebrate Virginia Farm to School Week, October 5-9, 2026. This year also marks the tenth annual Crunch Heard 'Round the Common more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Humanities Week explores the responsibilities of being American By Emily Meade 6 Oct 2026 What responsibilities do we hold as Americans? That is the key question and theme of this year's Humanities Week. Featuring award-winning authors, discussions on AI sovereignty, a screening of "Hamilton," contemporary dance performances, and more, Humanities Week 2026 is set for Oct. 19-23. Scott Simon, American journalist, author, and longtime host of NPR more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * John Seiler honored with Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus status 6 Oct 2026 John Seiler Ph.D. '84, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Forest Biology and expert in tree physiology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Western Community College posted the following news: * * * Virginia Western expands CDL training capacity with Ancora Training * To address surging regional demand for commercial drivers and eliminate training backlogs, Virginia Western Community College is expanding its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training capacity through a new strategic partnership with Ancora Training. The initiative expands upon the College's ongoing partnership with Mountain Gateway Community College established earlier this more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * October 6th, 2026 Warner, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Against Trump's Department of Housing and Urban Development for Attacking Fair Housing Program WASHINGTON --Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) led their colleagues in submitting an amicus brief supporting a federal judge's ruling that the Trump Administration's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unlawfully  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Webinar on Marketing State No Wrong Door Systems to Expand Access * Effective marketing is a critical component of a strong No Wrong Door system. Yet many people who could benefit from services and supports, including caregivers, older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and others, may not know where to turn for trusted information and assistance. This webinar, "Opening Every Door: Marketing St more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * White House Issues Executive Order Providing Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to temporarily allow off-road "dyed" diesel for highway use and defer the applicable Federal excise tax, following similar actions taken by the governors of Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas. Under President Trump's action, the Treasury Department will defer payment of the Fed more PR