FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Marian University issued the following news: * * * Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Invests $90,000 in Marian University as Part of 90th Anniversary Founder's Day Campaign October 6, 2026 As Marian University celebrates 90 years of education, service, and community impact, the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation is helping mark the milestone with a $90,000 investment in Marian students and the future of healthcare. The gift is part of Marian University's Founder's Day Campaign, a 90th anniversary initiative celeb more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program desig more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If adopted, the United States Forest Service's (USFS)  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-stan more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program that helps children from low-income familie more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Back or spine problems? Mayo Clinic experts explain where to start * ROCHESTER, Minn. -- When back or spine problems persist, figuring out where to go for care can be confusing. Should you see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon? A neurologist or rehabilitation specialist? And if you see a spine surgeon, does that mean you'll need surgery? Spine conditions often cross medical specialties, which is why getting the right diagn more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news: * * * CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership * Chippewa Valley Technical College recognized 12 employees and instructors today for their outstanding contributions to students, colleagues and the college during its annual employee awards ceremony. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, student support, leadership and the many ways employees contribute to a positive college culture. "We are fortunate to hav more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * Daniel Martin: Selected Design Work, 2021-2026 * The Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition featuring the work of Daniel Martin, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at UW-Parkside. The exhibition will run from October 20 to December 3, 2026, presenting five years of graphic design produced since Martin joined the Department of Art and Design faculty. The exhibition brings together experimental data visualization more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release: * * * Defend VPNs Day of Action 2026 drives action for privacy online * As censorship laws sweep the globe, VPN users & providers demand lawmakers stop restricting critical privacy tool. On Friday, September 25th, digital rights organization Fight for the Future held its second annual Defend VPNs Day of Action in protest of the rising threat to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) globally. Thi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release: * * * Educators for Excellence-Minnesota Names Casey Metcalfe State Director of Public Affairs Metcalfe, a former educator and Director of Government Relations for Students United, will step into the chapter's top role, leading Minnesota educators' advocacy on literacy and other issues - October 6, 2026 -- Educators for Excellence (E more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * October 07, 2026 ELPC Satellite Technology Tool Offers New Way to Combat Ag Water Pollution Open-source model detects winter manure spreading from space; Wisconsin case study demonstrates potential for use across snowy states CHICAGO - A new technological tool developed by the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is showing how publicly available satellite imagery can help uncover a difficult-to-monitor source of agric more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * October 07, 2026 New ELPC Technology Tool Reveals Massive Winter Manure Spreads in Wisconsin Satellite-based model can identify manure spreading on snow-covered fields, help regulators target potential water pollution risks MADISON, Wisc. - A new technological tool developed by the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is giving Wisconsin regulators and communities a new way to identify winter manure spreading from indu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, and Sabina Matos for Rhode Island lieutenant governo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and SEC announce 2026-27 men's college basketball schedule with more than 230 games across ESPN networks * No. 16 Alabama at Ole Miss Wed, Oct 28 6 p.m. Exhibition SEC Network UCF at No. 22 Kentucky Mon, Nov 2 6 p.m. Orion180 Tipoff Classic (Tampa, Fla.) ESPN2 No. 18 Miami vs. No. 1 Florida 9 p.m. Chicago State at Texas SEC Network Tue, Nov 3 6 p.m. Wofford at No. 7 Tennessee SEC Network Thu, Nov 5 6 p.m. W more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Announces $17.9 Million in FEMA Aid for Storm and Tornado Recovery * Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement of $17.9 million in federal disaster relief for Wisconsin communities affected by the July 27, 2026, storms in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas, and Winnebago counties. "Thank you to President Trump for supporting Wisconsin's recovery," said Grothman. "I was proud to lead our bipartisan congressi more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How to Watch Everything On the 2026 Fall Sports Lineup Across NBCUniversal * With the fall sports season underway, NBCUniversal offers viewers a comprehensive guide to the games, matches, and events airing across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and Telemundo. October 07, 2026 From the NFL and college football to the WNBA Finals and the second season of the NBA on NBC and Peacock - plus exclusive coverage of the Major League Baseball Wild  more PR

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Lakeshore College posted the following news release: * * * Lakeshore College marketing professional receives NCMPR District 3 Rising Star Award * CLEVELAND, WI -- Amy Hanson, senior marketing specialist at Lakeshore College, has been selected as the 2026 District 3 Rising Star Award recipient by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR). The annual Rising Star Award recognizes a newcomer to the two-year community and technical college marketing and public relations field who demonstrates more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Marquette University posted the following news release: * * * Marquette professor collaborates on Antarctic research honored with 2026 Nobel Prize * Dr. Karen Andeen, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Physics in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, is a frequent collaborator with the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. Francis Halzen. Halzen, a professor of physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was recognized by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his research on neutri more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Meet UW-Madison's Nobel Prize winners * Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics, joins a community of Badgers who've changed the world. Francis Halzen started with an idea so out there that it's hard to believe it could ever be real. He wanted to bury a giant telescope deep into the South Pole's ice to search for elusive particles from the cosmos. But his vision didn't just become a reality. It won the University of Wisconsin-Madis more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * New Dean of STEM Found Her Calling at Community College * Haverhill, MA (October 5, 2026) - Northern Essex Community College has welcomed a new Dean of STEM. Dr. Jennifer Jackowski joined the college in September. Most recently, Jackowski served as Director of statewide A.S. Engineering Pathway Development for the Wisconsin Technical College System and as a full-time faculty member at Madison Area Technical College. She says becoming a dean more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students In Both Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But More Than One Million Children Shut Out LOS ANGELES, CA -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-seven percent of parents of Los Angeles afterschool students, and 9 more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * New teen mental health resource connects families, youth * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic, partnered with the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health to launch a new Teen Mental Health Resource hub designed to make trusted information and practical tools about yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Davids (D), Crane (R) Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Housing Access for Tribal Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve how unused housing vouchers are managed and distributed. The legislation would allow Tribes to voluntarily give back vouchers they do not plan to use, so the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ca more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford welcomes internal medicine physician to Dickinson * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. --Adokole Otanwa, M.D., an internal medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting adults, has joined Sanford Dickinson. Dr. Otanwa received his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carve more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Marquette University posted the following news release: * * * Search committee named for next dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences * Provost Debbie Tahmassebi has named a search committee to identify the next dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. The national search follows the July 2025 announcement that Dr. Heather Hathaway, professor of English, had been named acting dean. Dr. Martin St. Maurice, chair and professor of biological sciences, will chair the search committee, which c more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * UD's strong ties to the Physics Nobel Prize Article by Beth Miller October 07, 2026 UD researchers play key role in pioneering research that helped launch Laureate's extraordinary IceCube Observatory - Scores of University of Delaware researchers, engineers, students and alumni cheered Tuesday morning when the announcement came that Belgium-born physicist Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin had won the Nobel Prize in Physics. more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and BMO announced on Wednesday the Top 8 products advancing in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The eight Wisconsin-made products each won a head-to-head matchup in Manufacturing Madness, the bracket-style tournament portion of the contest. Over 100 products were initially nominated for th more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU: Princeton Review "Best Midwestern College" For 22 Years * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University has been named a "Best Midwest: 2027 Best Colleges" by The Princeton Review for a 22nd year. WIU's outstanding academic programs and student success initiatives, along with its exceptional faculty and staff, have led WIU to be recognized. The 150 colleges included in the "Best in the Midwest" list are located in 12 states: Iowa, Illi more PR