SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity * Seton Hall Alumnus Launches Nonprofit Focused on Information Integrity Wednesday, October 7, 2026 In an era of digital media and artificial intelligence, misinformation and disinformation can spread rapidly, making information integrity more important than ever. Meet Kebba Jeffang, M.S. '26, an alumnus of Seton Hall College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM), who is champion more PR

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard Graduate Center Student Mya Benally to Participate in Prestigious Storytelling Program The Iliiaitchik: Indigenous Correspondents Program helps the next generation of Indigenous scholars hone their environmental communication skills. - ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--The environmental storytelling project Planet Forward has selected Mya Benally, Bard Graduate Center '28 (Dine), as one of ten students nationwide to participate in its 2026-27 Iliia more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 8 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * A Public Education Worth Fighting For By Lia Gavin '30 The topic of public education is often a lightning rod for intense debate. Yet in focusing on what different factions feel is "wrong," we risk overlooking what we have collectively done "right," two education scholars recently argued at Bowdoin. On October 1, co-speakers and coauthors Jack Shneider and Jennifer Berkshire visited Bowdoin as guest seakers in the Brodie Family Lecture series. Established in 1997  more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law Assistant Professor Nicole Ligon featured on CNN October 7, 2026 RALEIGH - Campbell Law School Assistant Professor of Law Nicole Ligon has been quoted in an CNN article regarding the Trump Administration's recent revocation of White House press credentials for CNN, Politico and MS NOW, which raised questions on the constitutionality and legal justification of the move. Earlier this year, Ligon published an article in the Penn State Law  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Silence, Delusion and Robots: Ukraine's Eastern Advances A decisive victory for Ukraine in the Donbas has reset expectations of what can be achieved on the battlefield of 2026. By David Axe October 7, 2026 In May, under a veil of secrecy, the 3rd Ukrainian Army Corps counter-attacked in northern Donetsk Oblast, the focal point of the most intensive fighting in the blood-soaked Donbas region. Exploiting weak points along the flanks of a pa more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Across The Movi-Verse' by Professor J Hoberman '81 Published by Film Desk Books By Eve Bromberg October 07, 2026 Across the Movi-verse: Writing on Film, 2011-2021, a new collection of essays by Adjunct Professor of Film and Film alum J. Hoberman '81, was published by Film Desk Books on August 25. The anthology gathers previously uncollected essays, tributes, reviews, and reflections from the period preceding his tenure as the film critic at The  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 7 -- The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union issued the following news: * * * 5 October 2026 COMECE expresses strong concerns over the EU Court Advocate General's Opinion on erasure from baptismal registers On Monday, 5 October 2026, the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) expressed concern about the initial indications emerging from the Court of Justice of the European Union case C-12/25, Bisdom Gent, concerning the erasure of personal da more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 7, 2026 LET THEM EAT ROAD SALT - Collins Slammed for Marie Antoinette Moments in Maine Senate Debate That Could Have "Real Consequences at the Ballot Box" MS NOW's Molly Jong-Fast: "32 years ago, Senator Collins didn't have health insurance for a year and I guess it left an impression on her" Bangor Daily News: "On the eighth anniversary of her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins ref more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan alum named finalist for Young Journalist of the Year Award by Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter October 06, 2026 Written by: Madison Cooley YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University alum Ronia Cabansag has been named a finalist for the Young Journalist of the Year award by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Detroit Chapter, recognizing her contributions to journalism and her early-career achievements in Mi more PR

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

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 8 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Russia: 20 years on, still no justice for Anna Politkovskaya October 7, 2026 With Russia's own statute of limitations expired, IPI calls to strengthen international mechanisms for investigating crimes against journalists - Twenty years after Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya was shot dead in her Moscow apartment building, the International Press Institute (IPI) repeats its demand for accountability. IPI also renews its call to strengthen inte more PR

FULLERTON, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University Fullerton campus posted the following news: * * * Is there a cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch? CSUF researchers hope to solve a mystery * CSUF College of Communications alumna Jaclyn French '14 recalls she was at a Christmas party in 2024 when a neighbor informed her that, along with her own child, three other children in their community of Ladera Ranch had been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue and bone. The American Cancer Society considers Ewing Sarcoma a more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 6 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Palestine: At least 212 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza * In such dangerous conditions, the IFJ reminds journalists on the ground to take precautions, wear professional safety equipment and not to travel without their media providing them with all the professional safety equipment needed to cover events. No story is worth the life of a journalist. In the early hours of 7 October, Hamas launched an more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 8 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Cuba: Henry Constantin's 19th detention highlights escalating crackdown on independent journalism "The imprisonment of Henry Constantin reflects the persistent persecution of those practising independent journalism in Cuba. Reporting on living conditions, documenting abuses and giving citizens a voice are essential activities that no authority should punish. We demand his immediate release," said Burhan Sonmez, President of PEN International. - 07 October 2026: T more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson and AKA's Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter Present the 10th Annual Pumps, Pearls and Politics(r) LIVE Fireside Chat * Don Lemon to Moderate a Conversation with Angie Nixon and David Jolly on Florida's Future MIAMI GARDENS, FL -- October 8, 2026 -- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter, will present the 10th Annual Pumps, Pearls and Politics(r) LIVE Fires more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Samoa: Samoan PM's security deletes journalist's photos * While covering the Police Remembrance Day celebration in Apia, images taken by a Samoa Observer journalist were reportedly deleted by the Prime Minister's security. According to the Samoa Observer, Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa (La'auli) Leuatea Schmidt's son Anslem Schmidt removed an SD card from the reporter's camera, with security advising her she more PR

GOTTINGEN, Germany, Oct. 8 -- The Society for Threatened Peoples issued the following news release: * * * 20th Anniversary of the Death of Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya: Putin Showed His True Colors Even Back Then 07.10.2026 On the 20th anniversary of the death of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) commemorates her courageous advocacy for the people of Chechnya. Politkovskaya was shot and killed in Moscow on October 7, 2006--the birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin. For years prio more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on the Third Anniversary of October 7 October 7, 2026 NEW YORK - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks: This day is profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers. It marks three years since the horrific war crimes of October 7. On that day, Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others. We grieve alongside our many friend more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 7 -- Stockholm University issued the following news: * * * Newly published: Biography of author Elina Karjalainen In September 2026, a biography of Elina Karjaainen (1927-2006) was published, written by Silja Vuorikuru, Senior Lecturer in Finnish. The book Elina Karjalainen. Pienella pilven hattaralla (WSOY, 2026) is the first biography of Elina Karjalainen, which is primarily known for her children's books on Uppo-Nalle. Karjalainen also had a long career as a journalist and wrote in the journal Suomen Kuvalehti. Sh more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 7 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Turkiye: X must stop blocking journalists' accounts * X must not block access to the accounts of journalists and media organisations in Turkiye without a court order or an explicit, transparent and reviewable decision by an independent judicial authority. Moreover, at a time when serious concerns exist regarding the impartiality of judicial decisions in Turkiye, access restrictions imposed on the basis of such  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * 7 October 2026 Dr Julia Baird awarded honorary doctorate Distinguished journalist honoured for scholarship, service and leadership. - Dr Julia Baird has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) in recognition of her contributions as an eminent journalist, author and broadcaster. The degree was conferred on Wednesday, 7 October at a ceremony presided over by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott. "Julia's groundbr more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 7 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Victoria University marks 110 years of redefining the future through education 7 October 2026 From a humble trade school to a truly global institution, Victoria University (VU) has been inextricably linked to Melbourne's west since the Footscray Technical School was founded in 1916. 110 years later VU continues to deliver excellence, preparing students with the skills and expertise to build their careers, at every level of study, on campuses around  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 7 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * World Day for Decent Work: "Journalists should recognise themselves as workers and fight for our collective struggles," says IFJ * According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), decent work means dignity, equality, fair remuneration and safe working conditions. However, all too often these conditions are not met in the media sector. Journalists and media workers often sacrifice their right to decent  more PR