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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-08 ( 50 items )  
'Breaking the Bubble' to Foster Intercultural Connections (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * 'Breaking the Bubble' to Foster Intercultural Connections * Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At Kent State University, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND. FRIEND stands for Foster Relationships, Intercultural Experiences, Navigation skills and Discovery. It is a semester-long program in which i more PR

Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 133 New Jobs (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 133 New Jobs * COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Accu-Precision, a Colorado-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial customers, has selected Colorado Springs for expansion of its manufact more PR

Alliance for the Great Lakes Issues Commentary: Ohio Committee Misses Key Opportunity to Make Meaningful Progress Toward Improving Water Quality (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following commentary: * * * Ohio Committee Misses Key Opportunity to Make Meaningful Progress Toward Improving Water Quality October 7, 2026 Helena Volzer, Director of Water ResourcesHelena Volzer, Director of Water Resources When not properly managed, manure from concentrated animal feeding facilities can pollute our waterways and contribute to toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes. The current rules in Ohio say facilities above a certain size need to get permits an more PR

American Academy of Neurology: Greater Physical Activity Associated With Slower Progression in Parkinson's (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Greater physical activity associated with slower progression in Parkinson's OCTOBER 7, 2026 Highlights: * People with Parkinson's disease who reported more physical activity had slower declines in thinking and memory. * Higher activity levels were also linked to slower worsening of movement symptoms. * The study followed nearly 300 people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease for up to seven years. * Researchers foun more PR

American Action Forum Issues Insight: Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday - An Update (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * October 7, 2026 Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday: An Update Jordan Haring Executive Summary * Rising gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have prompted calls for a federal gas tax holiday; President Trump has repeatedly expressed support for suspending the gas tax temporarily and both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have introduced legislation to do so. * Any gas tax holiday would impose costs on the federal budg more PR

American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration (10)
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

Attorney General Hilgers Leads Multi-State Coalition Raising Concerns Over TP-Link's China Ties (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Multi-State Coalition Raising Concerns Over TP-Link's China Ties * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led a multi-state coalition of 21 state attorneys general in raising concerns over TP-Link routers in a letter addressed to the Federal Communications Commission regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States. The letter follows a lawsuit fi more PR

Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Other Prediction Markets (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi, Other Prediction Markets * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition in supporting New Jersey's petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether prediction-market operator Kalshi can offer sports betting contracts without complying with state gambling laws. The coalition is urging the Supreme C more PR

Bayer to Invest 2.2 Billion U.S. Dollars in New Manufacturing Site in the United States (10)
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in new manufacturing site in the United States * Collaboration focuses on small molecule discovery * Company plans to build state-of-the-art site in New Albany, Ohio, U.S., to serve patients in the U.S. as well as globally * Bayer expects to create around 600 new high-value jobs in the area * Multi-y more PR

Case Western Reserve: Why We Should Care About History - a Medical Historian's Perspective (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Why we should care about history: a medical historian's perspective Are old solutions 'old' because they became useless, and is the past irrelevant because it will never happen again? October 07, 2026 Story by: Jasmine Vo Jonathan Sadowsky, PhD Chair and Theodore J. Castele Professor, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences Vice president and president-elect of the American Association for the History of Medicine Area of Focus: medica more PR

Cedarville Stories: From Class Project to FDA-Approved Medical Device (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Stories: From Class Project to FDA-Approved Medical Device * What happens when a student sees a life-threatening problem and refuses to accept that "this is just the way it's done"? On this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, host Mark Weinstein talks with Dr. Tim Norman, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, and Dr. Lauren Edmondson, a 2019 Cedarville graduate and physician, about an innovative medical device th more PR

Cleveland Clinic Holds Second Annual London Innovation Summit (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic Holds Second Annual London Innovation Summit * International event convenes leaders across healthcare, academia, science and technology to share insights on advancing surgical care Content is property of Cleveland Clinic and for news media use only. At Cleveland Clinic's London Innovation Summit, Cleveland Clinic Drs. Charles Knowles, Robert Lorenz, Beri Ridgeway and Conor Delaney discuss "Building an Innovativ more PR

Cleveland Museum of Art: Journey Through Extraordinary Vision of Afterlife, Featuring Rare Set of 14th-Century Ten Kings Scrolls Reunited for First Time Since 1960s (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Tuesday October 6, 2026 The Fourth King of Hell A journey through an extraordinary vision of the afterlife, featuring a rare set of 14th-century Ten Kings scrolls reunited for the first time since the 1960s - CLEVELAND (October 6, 2026)--Ten Kings of Hell: The Afterlife in Medieval Korea, a landmark international exhibition, explores the artistic legacy of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) in relation to their beliefs about death and the afterlife  more PR

Court Orders Jaco Enterprises to Pay $85,000 in Forced Compliance With EEOC Sexual Harassment Conciliation (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders Jaco Enterprises to Pay $85,000 in Forced Compliance With EEOC Sexual Harassment Conciliation * LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Jaco Enterprises, L.L.C., a transportation company offering services throughout Kentucky, agreed to the entry of a court judgment for $85,000 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Ramaswamy's Super PAC Admits to Spreading Lies About Dr. Amy Acton (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Ramaswamy's Super PAC Admits to Spreading Lies About Dr. Amy Acton V-PAC lies come after Ramaswamy campaign ads have also been debunked as "false" and "dishonest" - In a stunning development in Ohio's governor's race, a spokesperson for the super PAC backing scam artist Vivek Ramaswamy "admitted" that the group has pushed blatant lies about Dr. Amy Acton's medical license. The admission comes from a new Popular Information analysis, which debunks  more PR

Duke Energy Protects Customers From Data Center Costs (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy protects customers from data center costs October 7, 2026 * Agreement with North Carolina Public Staff, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and others enhances existing protections to further insulate customers from data center costs while delivering billions in long-term benefits - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy and stakeholders have reached an agreement that further protects existing customers from costs to serve data centers and other large more PR

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Robert Craven explores Appalachia through literature, history and place (10)
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Robert Craven explores Appalachia through literature, history and place * For Westminster College Assistant Professor of English Dr. Robert Craven, Appalachia is more than an academic subject. It is home. Both sides of Craven's family come from the Appalachian working class, with roots in coal mining, timbering, steel and construction in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. That family history has shaped his work as a scho more PR

Fifth Third Names Darren King Head of the Commercial Bank (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Names Darren King Head of the Commercial Bank * CINCINNATI--Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced that Darren King, executive vice president, has been named head of the Commercial Bank, which now includes the Regional Banking business he already leads. King has led the Commercial Bank on an interim basis since June. Together, the two businesses give clients a bank that knows them and knows their ind more PR

Geisel and Women of Dartmouth Convene Roundtable on 'Leadership, Legacy and Lessons Learned' (10)
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Oct. 8 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Geisel and Women of Dartmouth Convene Roundtable on 'Leadership, Legacy and Lessons Learned' * A distinguished panel of women in medicine, business, academia and journalism gathered at the inaugural "Women: Leadership, Legacy and Lessons Learned" roundtable in Boston on Sept. 22 to discuss how they had advanced in their respective fields while each experiencing what they described as systemic biases against women. Sponsore more PR

Husch Blackwell Announces 2027 Partner Class, Elevating 17 Attorneys (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Announces 2027 Partner Class, Elevating 17 Attorneys * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce it has elected 17 attorneys to the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2027. "Each of these attorneys has demonstrated a relentless commitment to their clients and to raising the bar for what great legal service looks like," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell's Chief Executive. "The more PR

Husted Visits Mary Lou Patton Park, Discusses Funding He Secured for Park Improvements (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 7th, 2026 Husted visits Mary Lou Patton Park, discusses funding he secured for park improvements CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined city officials and community leaders for a visit to Mary Lou Patton Park in Chillicothe to see firsthand how funding he secured will improve drainage, parking, traffic circulation, accessibility and safety at the park. "Through my work in the U.S. Senate, I'm committed to making sure Ohio comm more PR

Husted, Capito Visit Centrus to Discuss Ohio's Future in Nuclear Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 7th, 2026 Husted, Capito visit Centrus to discuss Ohio's future in nuclear energy PIKETON, Ohio - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito in Piketon to tour Centrus and discuss Ohio's future in nuclear energy. "I'm glad to host Senator Capito here in Ohio to see firsthand the work being done at Centrus to rebuild America's nuclear fuel supply. Centrus is the only U.S more PR

Jonesville Documentary Brings Home EMMY Award to Campus (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 8 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Jonesville Documentary Brings Home EMMY Award to Campus * On Saturday evening July 25th the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded the EMMY for Historical Documentary to a group of WKU-based folklorists, Community Scholars, and media professionals for their production of the film Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall. Jonesville was a vibrant, prosperous African American community in Bowling Green. The ear more PR

Kent State Awarded $1.3 Million to Support Future Educators Through New TRIO Teacher Preparation Program (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Awarded $1.3 Million to Support Future Educators Through New TRIO Teacher Preparation Program * Federal grant will provide academic, financial and career support to first-generation, income-eligible students and students with disabilities pursuing careers in education The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a five-year, $1.3 million TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services grant to support undergraduate students prepa more PR

Knauss Fellowship Opens the Door to a Life in Public Service (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news: * * * Knauss Fellowship Opens the Door to a Life in Public Service * When CSU alumna Emilia DiBiasio graduated in 2024 with a Master of Science in environmental science, she expected the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to open a door to federal service. What she didn't expect was where that door would lead. Through the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, DiBiasio served as a budget planning fellow in the Budget Finance Division of NOAA's Offi more PR

Landsman Statement on Third Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Third Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel: Three years ago, Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 Jews and took 251 hostages from Israel. Today, every single hostage has been returned home, and the war is over - which is an enormous relief. The war that followed has claimed more PR

Making the Case for Higher Education (10)
KENT, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Making the Case for Higher Education * Kent State University has always believed that higher education transforms individuals and strengthens communities. But these institutions are facing real questions -- about affordability, value and purpose. In this series, we explore seven realities shaping the future of American universities, grounded in data, our history and the stories of our graduates. College Is Still Worth It The Data Haven't Changed. The Conversation more PR

Mercer alumna lands high-flying career with JetBlue (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer alumna lands high-flying career with JetBlue * Mercer University showed Cassie (Speirs) Bruce, BUS '15, that it's OK to explore life's options and change paths when necessary. That mindset ultimately landed her a career she loves as an airline pilot. Bruce, a Tampa, Florida, resident, said Mercer appealed to her initially because it was a chance to get out of her home state. Then, a campus visit sealed the deal. "I fell in love with the campus. I fell in more PR

Moody's changes Nationwide's P&C business outlook to "positive" (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance posted the following news: * * * Moody's changes Nationwide's P&C business outlook to "positive" * Moody's Ratings announced today that it has changed its outlook for Nationwide's P&C business to "positive" from "stable." The global ratings agency also affirmed its A1 rating for Nationwide's financial services (NFS) business, and A2 rating for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Nationwide's P&C affiliates. "Moody's positive outlook for Nationwide P&C is enc more PR

Newsweek Ranks Cleveland Clinic One of World's Top Hospitals for Specialized Care (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Newsweek Ranks Cleveland Clinic One of World's Top Hospitals for Specialized Care * Cleveland Clinic ranked among the top 5 in the world for 11 specialties, including No.1 for cardiology and gastroenterology Cleveland Clinic was once again ranked as one of the top hospitals in the world for specialized care according to Newsweek's most recent ranking. Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 ranked Cleveland Clinic in more PR

Ohio Seniors Can't Afford Vivek Ramaswamy (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Seniors Can't Afford Vivek Ramaswamy * Columbus, Ohio- Check out Vivek Ramaswamy's latest scam for Ohio seniors that will raise the cost of healthcare, defund critical emergency services, and scam them out of their retirement. Here's Ramaswamy's plan that Ohio seniors can't afford. * Healthcare costs are higher than ever, but Ramaswamy believes Medicaid and Medicare are "mistakes." Seniors can't trust Ramaswamy to protect access to the healthcare the more PR

Rep. Sykes Announces $33,000 for Canal Fulton-Lawrence Township Fire Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 07, 2026 Rep. Sykes Announces $33,000 for Canal Fulton-Lawrence Township Fire Department CANAL FULTON, OH -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Canal Fulton - Lawrence Township Fire Department is receiving two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant awards that will fund new firefighting equipment and a community fire safety training tool. Congresswoman Sykes supported both grant applications with more PR

Rep. Sykes Announces $493,000 for TRIO Programs at the University of Akron (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * October 07, 2026 Rep. Sykes Announces $493,000 for TRIO Programs at the University of Akron AKRON, OHIO -- Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the Department of Education has awarded the University of Akron $493,314 as part of the TRIO talent search program. This grant will be awarded annually for five years, beginning in 2026, and is expected to serve nearly 900 students each year. "Programs like TRIO provide deserving st more PR

Researcher Uses Lab-Grown Mini Brain Model to Study Epilepsy (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Researcher Uses Lab-Grown Mini Brain Model to Study Epilepsy * A University of Toledo researcher is using lab-grown miniature brain models to better understand a rare genetic form of epilepsy that begins in infancy and has no cure. Dr. Wei Niu, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology in UToledo's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has studied the condition for nearly a decade. Known as Protocadherin- more PR

Retired Dallas Mavericks CEO Mentors HPU Students on Being Better Leaders (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Retired Dallas Mavericks CEO Mentors HPU Students on Being Better Leaders * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 7, 2026 - Retired Dallas Mavericks' CEO Cynt Marshall returned to High Point University's campus and encouraged students to tap into their leadership skills, do their best work and achieve their career goals through caring for more people. Marshall, who serves as HPU's Sports Executive in Residence, shared her management style with students wh more PR

Scientific Glassblowers Gather in Toledo (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Scientific Glassblowers Gather in Toledo * The University of Toledo recently hosted a gathering of artisans who create glass works for scientific discovery rather than artistic display. Fifteen glassblowers from Ohio, Michigan and Toronto came to the Glass City for the fall section meeting of the Great Lakes chapter of the American Scientific Glassblowers Society on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. Their itinerary encompassed tours and demonstrations at  more PR

Targeting Solutions: Inside the ISEB's Precision Diagnostics & Therapeutics Research Cluster at Case Western Reserve University (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Targeting solutions: Inside the ISEB's Precision Diagnostics & Therapeutics research cluster at Case Western Reserve University How a team of Case Western Reserve researchers is turning a decade of collaboration--and a portfolio of real-world innovations--into the future of precision medicine October 07, 2026 | Story by: Lydia Coutre This story is the fourth in a series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Rese more PR

TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Lidiia Reviakina (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Cleveland State University posted the following news: * * * TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Lidiia Reviakina * As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event. Meet Lidiia Reviakina. Reviakina is a digital creator, observational comedian and entrepreneur whose work explores identity, communication and belonging. After immigrating from Ukraine to the United States at age 12, she faced the challenge of learning a new language, an experience  more PR

TikTok's Halloween Travel Guide: Haunting Destinations Inspired by #FilmTok, #BookTok and More (10)
LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * October 06, 2026 TikTok's Halloween Travel Guide: Haunting Destinations Inspired by #FilmTok, #BookTok and More Halloween season is upon us, and TikTok creators are spotlighting the best destinations to visit during this time of year. According to new data from TikTok's 2026 Economic Impact Report, one in three TikTok users have made travel plans as a result of watching a TikTok video, with almost two in three not more PR

UC College of Nursing Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program Strengthens Congenital Syphilis Education (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC College of Nursing Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program strengthens congenital syphilis education By Evelyn Fleider, 513-5582996, evelyn.fleider@uc.edu October 7, 2026 Congenital syphilis is preventable, yet cases in the United States keep climbing. The infection occurs when syphilis passes from a pregnant person to their baby during pregnancy, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it affected 3,941 newborns in more PR

UC, Other Area Universities and Colleges Grow Enrollment (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Defying the demographic cliff UC, other area universities and colleges grow enrollment By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu October 7, 2026 The Cincinnati Business Courier reported that six of Greater Cincinnati's largest universities, including the University of Cincinnati, saw strong enrollment growth this fall despite national demographic headwinds. This comes as the nation faces a dwindling pool of college-aged Americans and in hig more PR

UChicago scientists reveal a Jurassic otter that could chew and swallow like modern mammals (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago scientists reveal a Jurassic otter that could chew and swallow like modern mammals * A well-preserved fossil of a 165-million-year-old mammal ancestor from China with hind limbs like a platypus and a broad, flattened tail like a river otter appears to be one of the oldest such creatures adapted for swimming and hunting in the water. Dubbed Megacauda sungei (meaning "big tail"), the Jurassic mammaliaform also shows the earliest evidence yet of b more PR

University of Akron: Renna Receives NIH Grant to Map Neural Pathways in the Retina (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Renna receives NIH grant to map neural pathways in the retina 10/07/2026 Dr. Jordan Renna, professor and chair of the Department of Biology, and his student research team have received a three-year, $425,000 R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to map neural pathways in the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, where visual information begins  more PR

University of Texas-Austin: How Long Have Texas and Oklahoma Been Playing Football? (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * How Long Have Texas and Oklahoma Been Playing Football? Team names, Oklahoma statehood, control of malaria, mandatory helmets, the forward pass, four downs -- all these came AFTER the first Texas-OU game. Avrel Seale October 7, 2026 You know a college rivalry game is historic and beloved when the Wikipedia article about it starts its "History" section with the notice: "This article contains an excessive amount of intricate detail." Intricate, sure. Excessive more PR

UNT professor named Journalism Educator of the Year by National Association of Black Journalists (10)
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT professor named Journalism Educator of the Year by National Association of Black Journalists * DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Dorothy Bland, professor and former dean of the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, is the recipient of a prestigious award for teaching and mentoring journalism students. Bland was selected as the 2026 Educator of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. Establish more PR

UToledo Launches Rocket Research Acceleration Program to Fuel Growth (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Launches Rocket Research Acceleration Program to Fuel Growth * Faculty ideas at The University of Toledo are cleared for liftoff. The University's Office of Research and Innovation has launched the Rocket Research Acceleration Program (RRAP) to give faculty investigators more ways to grow bold ideas into research programs with national support, reach and impact. The program is built around three complementary investment pillars that reflect the advan more PR

UToledo Researcher Looks to Early Brain Development for Answers to Epilepsy (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Researcher Looks to Early Brain Development for Answers to Epilepsy * A University of Toledo researcher is using lab-grown miniature brain models to better understand a rare genetic form of epilepsy that begins in infancy and has no cure. Dr. Wei Niu, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology in UToledo's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has studied the condition for nearly a decade. Known as more PR

Wittenberg University: Bart D. Erhman To Present Kinnison Lecture (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Bart D. Erhman To Present Kinnison Lecture New York Times best-selling author, renowned American Biblical scholar, and award-winning New Testament historian will speak on Oct. 22 - SPRINGFIELD, OH. - Bart D. Ehrman, New York Times best-selling author, renowned American Biblical scholar, and award-winning New Testament historian, will present the Wittenberg Series-sponsored William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture in History, at 7 p.m. Th more PR

WIU: Princeton Review "Best Midwestern College" For 22 Years (10)
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

Workforce Pell Could Reach Nearly 200,000 Students, but Schools Can't Deliver It Alone (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Workforce Pell Could Reach Nearly 200,000 Students, but Schools Can't Deliver It Alone * The success of the new Workforce Pell Grant program, which for the first time lets federal Pell Grants pay for short-term job training, will largely depend on whether colleges and training providers can partner with the private sector to stand up new programs quickly, according to a new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI). more PR