MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 17 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * ADB Appoints New Country Director for Viet Nam 16 October 2026 HA NOI, VIET NAM (16 October 2026) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Scott Roberts as its new Country Director for Viet Nam. He started the role in Ha Noi today. Mr. Roberts will lead ADB's resident mission in Ha Noi and oversee the bank's operations, policy dialogue, and partnerships in the country. He will guide the implementation of ADB's country partnership s more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Expanding avenues of justice for survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones By Bari Walsh October 16, 2026 In conflicts across history, rape and other forms of sexual violence have been all too common. But investigation, acknowledgement, and remedy for survivors have often been inadequate or entirely lacking. Alice Edwards, an international lawyer who has spent nearly 30 years working to advance women's rights, refugee rights and human rights, addre more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * BU Professors Lauded for Outstanding Teaching Gitner Award goes to Wheelock's Thomas McKenna, Provost's Scholar-Teacher Award to LAW's Katharine Silbaugh October 16, 2026 Boston University awarded prestigious teaching honors to two faculty at a private dinner on October 14. This year's Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology went to Thomas J. McKenna, a clinical assistant professor of science education and program d more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Katherine Boyer Inducted as Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology * Professor of Kinesiology Katherine Boyer was one of fifteen distinguished scholars inducted as Fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology during the Academy's 95th annual meeting on October 3, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Boyer was recognized for her distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of kines more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Levin: The open records stonewalling is working * As a student journalist, I get exhausted managing my courseload, a newspaper and the records custodians determined to deny us This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell: * * * CEO Innovation Policy Update 10.16.26 MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell originally posted this update to LinkedIn: This week, MassBio hosted our 2026 Align Summit, where policy and regulatory leaders joined industry stakeholders to discuss how shifting priorities in Washington could shape the future of American innovation. While we were at the Conference, we kept an eye on severa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (617) 626-1520 | www.mass.gov/marinefisheries MAURA T. HEALEY KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL REBECCA L. TEPPER THOMAS K. O'SHEA DANIEL J. MCKIERNAN Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Commissioner Director SOUTH COAST FIELD STATION CAT COVE MARINE LABORATORY NORTH SHORE FIELD STATION 836 S. Rodney French Blvd 92 Fort Aven more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Stacey Jensen Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Milton Boyd Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Department of the Army 108 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310 RE: Updated Definition of "Waters of the Un more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Chief Counsel's Office Travis Hill, Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Re: Comment in Opposition to OCC and FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Co more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau 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 Questions, 91 Fed. Reg. 57524 (Sept. 10, 2026), Docket No. USBC-2026-0628; RIN 0607-AA75 Submitted electronically via R more ST

WESTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Regis College Ranked No. 3 Among Best Online RN to MSN Programs Nationwide for 2026-2027 October 16, 2026 Recognition highlights flexible, fully online pathway for registered nurses pursuing advanced nursing education. - Regis College has been named a top 3 Online RN to MSN Program in the nation for 2026-2027 by RNtoMSN.org for its commitment to advancing nursing education and expanding opportunities for registered nurses to pursue graduate-level study. The  more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * Thinking About the Future Shouldn't Mean Leaving Home: Why Talent Retention and Quality Jobs are Civic Engagement Issues * Forty-three percent of young people said they struggled to meet their basic financial needs. Those same young people, according to CIRCLE analysis after the 2024 election, were also the least likely to vote, volunteer, or believe they can make a difference in their more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan research program supports autistic adults in building relationships 'Let's Make a Match' combines dating events with individualized coaching to help autistic adults build communication skills, confidence and romantic relationships By Hayley Mignacca October 16, 2026 At a glance * "Let's Make a Match," a program at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, combines in-person dating events with individualized coach more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * Why Volunteerism Matters More Than We Think for Youth Civic Engagement * When we talk about youth civic engagement, we often begin with voting. We encourage young people to register, learn about candidates, contact elected officials, and make their voices heard. Those things matter. However, by centering our understanding of civic engagement around politics and elections, we overlook o more PR