ALFRED, New York, Oct. 12 -- Alfred University posted the following news release: * * * Alfred University sophomore gains experience in research through NSF-funded S-STEM program * Alfred University students are gaining hands-on research experience, exploring career possibilities, and building connections through a National Science Foundation S-STEM program focused on ceramic and glass engineering. The program brings together students from Alfred University, Colorado School of Mines, and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Durin more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 12 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * CAFNR celebrates state-of-the-art facilities to benefit Missouri agriculture The four projects resulted from strong collaborations and investment in Missouri agriculture across agronomy, beef production, meat science and vinology. Oct. 12, 2026 The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri hosted a day of celebratory ribbon cuttings on Friday, Oct. 9, for four facilities for research, teaching and outrea more PR

CANTON, Missouri, Oct. 12 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news: * * * Culver-Stockton Theatre Presents 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' Oct. 16-18 * The Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Department of Theatre invites the campus and local communities to experience the classic musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" during the College's 2026 Homecoming Weekend celebration. The production brings together dynamic performances, classic music, and broad community involvement in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium inside the Robert W more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the fall 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest(opens in new tab) from Aug. 3 to Sept. 22. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the fall contest was "Unsung Heroes." Seven advisers entered this contest modeled after the Nat more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * In the clouds * * WashU won a federal grant to build AI models that will help scientists better understand aerosol effects on marine low clouds. * The new models will separate out the effects of tiny particles from wildfire smoke. * The knowledge can help communities protect public health and prepare for extreme weather. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded researchers at Washington University in St. Louis a grant worth $1 mil more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * John Kindschuh discusses new book "Sacred Stroke" with The Webster-Kirkwood Times * John Kindschuh, an attorney in BCLP's Energy, Environment and Infrastructure practice, recently published a book, "Sacred Stroke," which details the story of a stroke he had in 2013 while working at BCLP. In the book, he discussed his recovery and his return to work at the firm. In 2013, at age 35, John suffered a massive cerebe more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Spanish in action K-State students combine Spanish immersion with interdisciplinary research during summer study abroad program By Rebecca Bender, Department of Modern Languages Oct. 12, 2026 Sixteen Kansas State University students spent part of their summer putting their Spanish language skills to work through immersive cultural experiences and individualized research projects in Spain. The students, representing majors and minors across the colleges more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 13 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * Kansas City University helps bring the world into focus for local children By Jennifer Lindholm Oct 12, 2026 For a child who has struggled to see clearly, putting on a new pair of glasses can be a transformative moment. That moment was repeated throughout a five-day community vision clinic, where 1,158 kindergarten through 12th-grade students and community members from across the Kansas City area received free comprehensive eye exams. Of those, 93 pe more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Michigan Tech Notches Big Overtime Win * In a back-and-forth game that saw both Michigan Tech and Grand Valley State trade the lead, the Huskies tied the score, 35-35, with 65 seconds left to go, sending the game into overtime. The Lakers didn't get a first down in their OT possession, then fumbled the snap on the field goal attempt, which meant all Michigan Tech had to do was score and win the game. Huskies quarterback Alex more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Strengthens Restructuring & Strategic Capital Practice with Addition of Zach Manning * Polsinelli today announced that Zach Manning has joined its Restructuring & Strategic Capital Practice as a shareholder in New York. Manning advises companies, lenders, sponsors and investors at every level of the capital structure, from new financings and strategic transactions through large-scale restructurings. His addition is  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 12 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Psilocybin providers follow safety guidelines, study finds * First look at how centers screen callers reassuring, but cost may impede greater access In Brief * Researchers evaluated licensed psilocybin centers in Oregon. * All centers followed the law for patient screening and treatment provision; none allowed unsupervised use; all asked about psychiatric history, medications and risk factors before recommending services. more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC student gets hands-on experience with global design firm Designing iconic venues and World Cup stadiums at Populous By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu October 12, 2026 Bruce Miller, global chair and chief executive officer of Populous, one of the world's foremost sports and entertainment architecture firms, is a University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) alumnus. He oversees a firm that is the global leade more PR