PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2027 Toyota Camry Brings Hybrid Power and Standout Style to Every Drive * * 225 Net-Combined Horsepower on FWD Models; 232 Net-Combined Horsepower on AWD-Equipped Models * Manufacturer-Estimated 51 MPG Combined Rating on LE FWD * Five Distinct Grades: LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE * Grades, Features and Options Carryover for the 2027 Model Year PLANO, Texas (Oct. 13, 2026) - The Toyota Camry returns for 2027, bringing togethe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Pennsylvania Field Hearing on Expanding Education Freedom WASHINGTON, D.C., October 13, 2026 On Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania titled "More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expanding Education Freedom." What: Field hearing titled "More Choices, Brighter Futures: Expandin more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * A caring community, meaningful work and unlimited potential * CMU's new Employee Value Proposition highlights culture, benefits Stop any Central Michigan University employee and ask them why they work at CMU, and they'll likely tell you: "because I want to contribute to work that changes lives and communities." Student success, the creation and sharing of knowledge, and community impact have long been motivating factors for pursuing careers i more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts * Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Alex's Great State Race evolves with 'What's Your 64?' challenge * For more than a decade, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan ROTC cadets have honored the legacy of MSU student Alex Powell by carrying the rivalry football game ball 64 miles between the two campuses in the middle of the night. This October, that tradition is evolving. Instead of focusing solely on the 64-mile journey, the 2026 Alex's Great State Race is expan more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * Biology Students Pursue Novel Research Focus October 13, 2026 Exciting and important research projects are happening at the Alma College Ecological Station known colloquially as the Bog. Within the boundaries of the approximate 220-acre property, there is a diverse composite of ecosystems including a lake, swampland, highlands, old and new forest growth, and more. "That type of ecosystem is not common," said Associate Biology Professor and department chair Dr. Brian  more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * Investing in the Many Facets of Student Development October 13, 2026 As part of Alma College's three-year strategic planning process, the college is leaning in to examining the many facets of the student experience and identifying ways to elevate it. It's not all about the credits. Beyond academic advancement, Alma College is dedicated to providing a wide range of personalized opportunities that contribute to the development of the whole student, and elevate their e more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * State-of-the-Art Labs Available This Fall October 13, 2026 Two new labs -- one for nursing students and one for the Great Lakes Watershed Institute (GLWI) -- have been constructed on the Alma College campus. They will serve different purposes, but they share one cohesive vision: to integrate modern technology and outside partnerships with active learning that helps students develop critical thinking, build practical knowledge, and skills that can immediately be put int more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Ilhan Omar: "I Will Not Be Silenced" By Logan Sekulow October 13 Rep. Ilhan Omar is calling yesterday's federal raid on her Washington, D.C., home "political intimidation." She went on to declare, "I will not be silenced." Meanwhile, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say they had no prior knowledge of the raid and are letting federal investigators do their job. Rep. Omar took to X to accuse the Trump Administration of political targeti more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: What to know about renewable energy in Michigan * Large-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects are becoming increasingly visible across Michigan, bringing new questions for communities about land use, safety, costs and what happens to these facilities at the end of their useful lives. Energy and renewable energy policy also have emerged as issues in Michigan's 2026 election, as voters consider the state's energy future and  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Recognizes 2026 Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year October 12, 2026 Baker Donelson has announced its annual Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Awards, recognizing 12 attorneys throughout the Firm for their pro bono work. Baker Donelson's Firmwide Pro Bono Award is presented annually to an attorney whose commitment to pro bono service has made a meaningful impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. This year, the Firm named more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF Wyandotte, first responders, and Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital conduct emergency drill * WYANDOTTE, MI, October 13, 2026 - BASF conducted a large-scale emergency response drill at the company's Wyandotte Site that included employees, first responders, healthcare providers and local government agencies. The drill, which took place on October 8, was designed to test emergency response procedures, communication system more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Federal Banking Agencies Release Proposed Update to Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management October 12, 2026 Authors Joann Needleman , Aryeh D. Derman , Daniel Prieve The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) recently proposed revised third-party risk management guidance. The proposal would r more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU and Macomb Community College launch 3+1 pathways to a bachelor's degree * Psychology and Organizational Leadership lets students start at Macomb and finish with a CMU degree Central Michigan University and Macomb Community College have launched new 3+1 pathways into CMU's Psychology and Organizational Leadership bachelor's degree programs. Students complete their first three years at Macomb and their final year through CMU Online. Leaders  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU launches 2026 Campus Climate Survey * Data will provide insight on feelings of safety, support and belonging Beginning this week, students, faculty and staff at Central Michigan University are invited to share their perspectives on university life and experiences interacting with the Mount Pleasant community in the 2026 Campus Climate Survey. The survey will examine the experiences of the various communities served by CMU, which includes s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Coalition for Sludge Free Land October 5, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Submitted online via Federal Register RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administra more ST

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Cougar Baja Competes in Three Events at SAE Competition in Ohio * After putting months of design, fabrication and testing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Cougar Baja team successfully cleared the vehicle inspection and represented the School of Engineering in this year's SAE Competition in Nashport, Ohio, from September 24-27. The team competed in three dynamic events: Passport Pull, acceleration, and a four-hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001 T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary Tess Hembree, Executive Director October 13, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Regulations Di more ST

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Davenport Nursing Forum connects students with career opportunities * Senior nursing students from Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus recently connected with healthcare leaders from across Michigan at the university's annual Nursing Forum, designed to help them transition confidently from student to professional nurse. The event, held each fall and winter during students' final semester of the nursing program, kicked off with a ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Administrator Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Subject: Comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509, Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of DC Water, we thank you for th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA-Backed Group Making Michigan's Future Releases New Ad on Michiganders' Beef with John James Oct 13, 2026 Making Michigan's Future, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched the ad "Butcher," featuring a Michigan butcher, Joe W., calling out John James's record of looking out for himself and the wealthiest in Congress, while voting 27 times to put Social Security on the chopping block. This is the latest ad airing on TV as more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Exposure to 'Safer' Plastic Additive During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Birth Size * A chemical used to make plastic more flexible, once introduced as a safer substitute for older additives now known to be harmful, may itself also be harmful, slowing babies' growth in the womb, a new study shows. A growing body of evidence has tied phthalates--substances used to make every more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Familiar spaces, new names in the University Center * Student support areas renamed to honor meaningful contributions Ask a Central Michigan University student about some of their favorite places on campus, and they might tell you about their favorite study space in the Park Library, the quiet corner of the Greenhouse they love to visit in winter, or the tables near the pond in Fabiano Garden. There's a good chance they will tell you about th more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Flag Officer event to highlight national security leadership * An annual celebration of Central Michigan University's role in creating leaders is adding a new wrinkle this year: Celebrating the university's burgeoning leadership in national security. The expanded Flag Officer event is planned for one of this fall's biggest stages: The Oct. 17 home football game against Western Michigan University. Previously focused on the idea of leadership,  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 13 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * For Bulldogs kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29, success is a family affair * It was a moment visualized by great competitors: two seconds left on the clock, game on the line, and a chance to score and give your team the win. When Bryant field goal kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29 lined up to seal the Bryant Football team's comeback win over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Oct. 3, he not only drew on endless hours of preparation, but a  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Going, Going... Gone? Mark Nayler Spain's Socialist prime minister calls a long-overdue election. - Over the next couple of months, you'll hear a lot about Pedro Sanchez. On October 5, prompted by his failure to secure parliamentary support for measures addressing Spain's housing crisis, the country's Socialist prime minister called a general election for November 29, several months ahead of schedule. Sanch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20201 Re: Protecting quality, access, and responsible stewardship while reducing administrative burden Dear Administration for Children and Families: I submit this comment as the Director of Early Childhood Programs for Genesee Intermediate School D more ST

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces $65 Million for Transformational Public Transit Projects Statewide, New Coordinator of Transit and Rail * Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund awards will expand countywide transit, restore service, and strengthen regional connections for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $65 million in awards through the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund (IPAF) to support transformat more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * Grand Funk Railroad brings classic rock to Potter Center on Oct. 24 * Grand Funk Railroad will bring its high-energy classic rock show to Jackson College's Potter Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad became one of America's top-selling rock bands of the 1970s. The group continues to connect generations of fans with their enduring hits, including "We're an American Band," "Some Kind of Wonderful," "I'm  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 8, 2026 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency RE: Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" Dear Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle: We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army Supplemental Notice of Proposed Ru more ST

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * How safe are GLP-1 drugs when used for weight loss? * Expert shares the latest on health risks for weight loss, long-term use Dr. Zeina Habib is an endocrinologist and an internal medicine faculty member at Central Michigan University's medical school. She is a board-certified endocrinologist who manages a broad range of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, bone and metabolic disorders, obesity and thyroid disease. Key takeaways * Nause more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Kicks Off 'My Body. My Ballot.' October Sprint With Candidates in Pennsylvania * Yesterday, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju brought the My Body. My Ballot. campaign to Pennsylvania for the first stop in our "October sprint," the month-long national battleground tour before Election Day. Mini joined endorsed congressional candidates Chris more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to significantly narrow, restrict, or terminate the federal E-Rate program (E-Rate), which for the last 30 years has provided most public schools and libraries  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated On Campus * Northern Michigan University's Center for Native American Studies celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday with a series of events that culminated in a drum circle at the CNAS Fire Site Pavilion on campus. Weaving seamlessly between Anishinaabemowin and English, CNAS Director Tyler Dettloff opened Monday's Indigenous Peoples Day celebration with a short speech thanking the group of faculty, staff, s more PR

MANKATO, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release: * * * IP Crop Network: October 13 report * Although most areas in the Upper Midwest have not yet received a frost, harvest is progressing well, with producers continuing to make good progress where field conditions allow. Yields have generally been meeting expectations, and overall crop quality remains favorable. Seed size and protein appear to be good so far. Most producers are focused on wrapping up soybean harves more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Lea F. Santos Named American Physical Society Fellow * Lea F. Santos, professor of physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a highly selective honor in the field. APS fellowships recognize excellence in physics and service to the physics community. Santos was one of 153 researchers elected by their peers to the 2026 class of fellows from a society with more than 50,0 more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL scientist Andrea L. Kritcher earns E.O. Lawrence Award Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist Andrea L. Kritcher was named one of nine recipients of the prestigious 2026 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award for exceptional contributions in research and development supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) missions in science, energy and national security. She was recognized for "excep more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Mackinac Center Names Shawn Phillip Cooper Director of Education Policy * MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy welcomes Shawn Phillip Cooper as the new director of education policy. Cooper, who holds a doctorate in medieval English literature and culture, brings more than a decade of university teaching experience, including at Wayne State University, Oakland Community  more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * What's at Stake for Boating in the 2026 Midterm Elections? October 13, 2026 Where Do the Marine Industry's Priorities Stand Today? How Midterm Results May Shape Outcomes By Mike Sayre, MRAA Director of Government Relations With the 2026 midterms just a few weeks away, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations team is here to give you an update on the boating industry's priorities in Cong more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments in Response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Comments prepared and submitted on October 13, 2026 by: Matthew Doherty Matthew Doherty Consulting Hyattsville, MD matthewdoherty.consulting@gmail.com I am submitting t more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Emergency room intervention pairs smartphone, telehealth counseling to reduce risky firearm behavior Clinical trial found program led to dramatic decrease in firearm violence among 16-to-30-year-olds October 12, 2026 Among United States teens and young adults, firearm violence accounts for about 65,000 emergency department visits annually, and 60% of all firearm deaths in this age g more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * A metabolic "switch" that could help reset scar-producing cells in scleroderma Blocking the enzyme NNMT points toward a new approach to treating fibrosis October 13, 2026 Researchers at University of Michigan Health and collaborating institutions have identified a metabolic enzyme that may offer a fundamentally new way to attack one of the most difficult-to-treat features of systemi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 3 August 19, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Comment on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Docket No. BIS-2026-0331; XRIN 0694-XC166; FR Doc. 2026-15961 more ST

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Moore-Miller Administration's Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative Receives National Award for Program Excellence * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced that the Department of Housing and Community Development's Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI) has received a national award for program excellence in Homeownership: Home Improvement and Rehabilitation from the National Council of State Housing Agencies. The progr more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU awarded grant to advance character education through creative pathways to careers * Michigan State University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, for a new career development initiative that prepares students to understand how their professional work can contribute to the common good. MSU and 49 other colleges and universitie more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU earns top 100 ranking by Times Higher Education * Times Higher Education has released its 2027 World University rankings, placing MSU at No. 93, an improvement of 12 spots over last year and the university's highest place in the ranking since 2022. The rank of 93 out of 2,297 institutions places MSU in the top 5% in the world. Among the 168 colleges and universities ranked in the United States, MSU's standing improved by three -- to No. 35. " more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU hosts ribbon-cutting to celebrate new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center * MSU leadership hosts dedication, tour of $75-million dairy farm EAST LANSING, Michigan - Michigan State University welcomed more than 200 friends and stakeholders from the state's dairy industry to officially dedicate the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 8. This state-of-the-art 165, more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Museum quillwork exhibition centers Indigenous art * On Sept. 30, the "Quillwork: Demonstration and Talk," a complement to the MSU Museum's exhibition, "Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons/It's Not Just a Quill Box," drew a notably large crowd to the MSU Museum. In response to the number of attendees, event coordinators quickly adjusted the planned program, allowing guest speaker Monica Raphael to present to the audience before meeting vis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing. NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, community development, advocacy, and enforcement. 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20004 more ST

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New dean's advisory board unites alumni leaders * Meet the alumni leaders guiding the future of CMU's College of Health Professions The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions is proud to announce the recently launched inaugural Dean's Alumni Advisory Board, bringing together alumni leaders and advocates to help shape the college's future. The board held its first meeting on October 2, gathering ahead of Central Michigan Unive more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 13 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Student media outlets in running for 26 national awards this fall Oct. 12, 2026 Student media outlets and their staff members at Northwest Missouri State University have been named as finalists for 26 national awards that will be given during the College Media Association (CMA) and Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Fall National Media Convention Nov. 4-7 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Northwest Missourian student newspaper and Tower  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johnny Leavy, Chair Amanda Haney, Vice Chair Working with community wastewater treatment and stormwater management agencies across the state to protect Oregon's water quality since 1987. PO Box 48 Springfield, Oregon 97477 (541) 485-0165 www.oracwa.org October 4, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental P more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * PNNL Researchers Bring One Health Research to Global Audiences * Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are sharing work grounded in One Health, which connects human, animal, plant, and environmental data to improve situational awareness, early warning, and decision-making. Exploring disease transmission drivers The Elsevier One Health publication "Environmental and Epidemiological Drivers of  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Public invited to explore cybersecurity in practice * Free Oct. 30 virtual conference connects students, professionals and community members Protecting information takes more than one kind of expertise. A network engineer, an auditor and a criminal investigator may look at the same problem from different angles. Central Michigan University's virtual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference will bring those perspectives together Friday more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * How to Stop China's Theft of Taxpayer-Funded Research: The Reforms We Need and Rebuttals to Those Who Oppose Them October 13, 2026 Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China released a new report titled How to Stop China's Theft of America's Taxpayer-Funded Research. The report rebuts ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tlaib, Correa reintroduce resolution honoring Alex Odeh Oct 09, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Lou Correa (CA-46) today reintroduced a resolution remembering and honoring the life and legacy of Alex Odeh. The resolution acknowledges Alex's impact on his community and the country, and reaffirms the importance of pursuing justice against those responsible for his death. "Alex Odeh was a teacher, a poet, and a man more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232; Docket No. 260803-0182; XRIN 0694-XC166; Regulations.gov ID BIS-2026-0331  more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford hosts high school career exploration conference * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event takes place Nov. 10 in Bismarck BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health is inviting high school students to the Future in Focus health careers conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students experience a hands-on day of healthcare career more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Sierra Club Statement Regarding US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Draft Guidance Memorandum Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFAS in Biosolids June 2026 Submitted to Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 at regulations.gov The Sierra Club is responding to the EPA's draft Guidance Memorandum on reducing risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids/sl more ST

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 13 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Six inducted into Seahawk Athletic Hall of Fame * Class of 2026 inductees join the University's all-time greats. On October 4, in a ceremony in Salve's Ochre Court, six former Seahawks were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame - tennis player Beth-Anne Rafanelli '96, soccer player Sean McAllister '12, volleyball player Jennifer Duggan '15, football player Phil Terio '15, baseball player Zack Smith '19 and ice hockey player Blake Wojtala '18 '20 ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questi more ST

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, posted the following news release: * * * Stout Acquires Flightline to Advance Its AI Strategy * Stout announced the acquisition of Flightline, an agentic AI company that collaborated with Stout for more than 12+ months to develop AI-enabled workflows for complex professional services. The acquisition brings Flightline's technology and AI engineering expertise into S more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine music groups present annual 'Halloween Haunt-cert' * The Trine University music program will open its 2026-2027 concert season with the return of its annual "Halloween Haunt-cert" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Ensembles featured include the University Choir, led by Director of Choral Activities, Geoffrey North, D.M., and the University Chamber Orchestra, led by Director of the Music Program, Brad Jopek, D.M.A. The concert and parking are free and will be he more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Recap of the Oct. 6 Conversation with the Chancellor October 12, 2026 In her first 'Conversation' event as permanent chancellor, Gabriella Scarlatta discussed university milestones, her top priorities, current challenges -- and the qualities that set UM-Dearborn apart. - "Let's take risks and all hands on deck." That was Chancellor Gabriella Scarlatta's charge to the entire UM-Dearborn community as she took the stage for her first Co more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Can you trust a robot in charge? October 13, 2026 Written By: Noor Hindi, U-M School of Information From monitoring public spaces to responding to requests for help, security robots are beginning to take on roles once held by people. As they gain authority, researchers are asking what it might take for the public to trust them. In a new study, University of Michigan School of Information doctoral student Xin Ye and UMSI professor Lionel Ro more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How celebrity culture reshapes political leadership October 13, 2026 When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on "Man vs. Wild" with survivalist Bear Grylls, the setting looked far removed from conventional politics. There were tiger tracks, rain, mud and a makeshift spear. Grylls warned of the dangers of the wilderness. Modi appeared calm. For University of Michigan media scholar Swapnil Rai, that contrast is precisely what makes  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Treating life-threatening blood clots in minutes with swirling sound waves October 13, 2026 The NIH is funding a U-M-led team developing a device that breaks up pulmonary embolisms with 'vortex ultrasound' - What's the study: For a faster, safer way to treat pulmonary embolism--potentially deadly blood clots stuck in the lungs--engineers and vascular surgeons are joining forces to develop a minimally invasive "vortex ultrasound" device. The tiny  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Your chances of Alzheimer's disease vary based on where you live. Why is that? October 13, 2026 Federally funded University of Michigan research will search for answers--and prevention possibilities--in data from 20 countries - What's the study: A research team led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health will combine and standardize memory and thinking test data from older adults in 20 countries to better understand why dementia risk  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's Researchers found that even modest time spent helping others was associated with cognitive benefits. October 13, 2026 Regularly volunteering or informally helping people outside one's home may buffer against accelerated decline in memory and thinking for people with a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to new research led b more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * Unofficial Results of the 2026 UAW International Officer Election * Members of the United Auto Workers have cast their ballots by mail for the union's top officers for the second time in the union's 91-year history. Newly elected UAW International Officers will be sworn in on Friday, October 16 and will serve a four- year term. UAW International Officer Election Results: International President: Shawn Fain International Secreta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces $86.6 Million Investment into the U.S. Specialty Crop Industry * (Washington, D.C., October 13, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $86.6 million in grant funding to support the specialty crop industry through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. "Today I am proud to announce  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Academic freedom: The freedom to teach, discover and serve By Emily Alberts 13 Oct 2026 "Academic freedom is oft touted but little understood," said Jerald Walz, a collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education. As universities navigate questions about free inquiry, institutional autonomy and scholarly expression, Virginia Tech faculty are examining what academic freedom protects, what responsibilities ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 715-203-0384 | info@wigreenfire.org | www.wigreenfire.org U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 September 15, 2026 Subject: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; FRL-13318-01-OW - Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosoli more ST