MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news: * * * A Career Engineered to Last: Dr. Ray Brown * At 86 years old, Dr. Ray Brown has no plans to leave the classroom. After nearly six decades of teaching at Christian Brothers University (CBU), the longtime mechanical engineering professor still finds purpose in the familiar rhythm of campus life, engaging with students, sharing his knowledge, and watching the next generation of engineers succeed. "I like the contact with the students," Brown says. "I more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Joins NIH-Funded Partnership to Train Next Generation of Translational Scientists * 10/21/2026 Research, College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is partnering with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University on a new National Institutes of Healt more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Access to ASL from Birth Supports Childhood Math Proficiency in Deaf Children, UConn Researcher Finds in First-of-its-Kind Study * One fish. Two fish. Three fish. The concept of counting a small number of objects is so simple, so fundamental, that we often take for granted what one, two, and three really mean when applied to the world. Not just reading the words, or recognizing the numeric characters - 1, 2, and 3 - but understanding how those more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State, Vaya Partners join forces to boost rural healthcare across 12 NC counties * BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University has joined forces with Vaya Partners as part of the five-year North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP), a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening rural healthcare access, quality and delivery for millions of North Carolinians. As part of the alliance, App State has received more than $11.5 milli more PR

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Oct. 22 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer Group, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, posted the following news release: * * * AskBio Announces 5 Presentations at the European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) 33rd Annual Congress * Durham, N.C., - October 22, 2026 - AskBio Inc. (AskBio), a gene therapy company wholly owned and independently operated as a subsidiary of Bayer AG, and its subsidiary Viralgen Vector Core S.L.U. (Viralgen) will deliver five presentations offering insights into advancemen more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Champions Rise and Make History at the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon * DeBrunner smashes world record, Feysa defends title and Hurley sets the American debut record CHICAGO, Illinois - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon celebrated its 48th running Sunday as more than 54,000 participants made their way through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. Amos Kipruto (Kenya) battled to the front i more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Chemistry Meets Craft: UNCW Students Help Create Beer with Mad Mole Brewing * A chemistry pun has evolved into a unique community partnership that blends science, education and craft brewing. Earlier this year, faculty from the UNCW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry reached out to Wilmington's Mad Mole Brewing, noting they have a shared appreciation for the word "mole." "In chemistry, the mole is one of our mos more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Chris Watson Joins VHB as Structural Engineering Manager * VHB welcomes Chris Watson, PE, as a Structural Engineering Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Chris will help grow VHB's structural engineering capabilities across the Piedmont-Atlantic region, leading the planning, design, and delivery of bridge  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Legislation to Protect American Innovation and Strengthen Cyber Defenses * WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), introduced the bipartisan AI Cyber Defense Act, legislation to protect American innovation from foreign exploitation and strengthen cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, including power grids, hospitals, and fina more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Energy Action Month: Modern Technologies Strengthen Army Reserve Readiness and Energy Security * During Energy Action Month, the U.S. Army Reserve highlights significant advancements in energy efficiency, resilience, and cybersecurity that directly support this year's theme: Secure Energy. Ready Forces. American Dominance. Across the enterprise, facilities are implementing modern technologies, strengthening infrastructure, and establishing  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Sweeps 2026 CIAA Cross Country Championships, Captures Both Team and Individual Titles * Fayetteville State Sweeps 2026 CIAA Cross Country Championships, Captures Both Team and Individual Titles Broncos Claim Men's and Women's Championships at the 56th CIAA Cross Country Championship; Frank Hyland Earns Both Coach of the Year Honors CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 22, 2026) - The Central Int more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Telecommunications Access Policy Division of the Wireline Competition Bureau has approved a petition from Carolina West Wireless Inc. to relinquish its eligible telecommunications carrier designations in North Carolina. The determination comes as part of Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support (WC Docket No.: 09-197). The action connects directly to an approved business transaction involving the transfer of spectrum holdings and assets from Caroli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a moderate pace this cycle. Consumer spending grew moderately, and consumers continued to make tradeoffs in response to higher fuel prices. Spending on travel and tourism increased with hotels in our region noting strong occupancy rates. Manufacturing activity was flat, on balance, as some sectors reported strong growth that was offset by weakness in other more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news: * * * Focus forward: Ally Financial CEO Michael Rhodes shares leadership insights at Queens * Drawing on a career spanning mechanical engineering, technology, and global banking, the chief executive officer of a leading digital financial services company recounted his leadership journey with a Queens audience hosted this fall by the university's McColl School of Business. Michael Rhodes, CEO of Ally Financial, Inc., delivered his remarks on Oct. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, depressed wages, falling farm exports, and other more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Goeke family turns Hanscom AFB connection into a legacy of service * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- For the Goeke family, Hanscom AFB is more than an assignment. It's home. It's where their children went to school, some landed their first jobs and generations of family members built careers supporting the Air Force. Today, seven members of the Goeke family work across the acquisition enterprise in contracting, program  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces $149 Million Expansion for US Conec * Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Conec Ltd., a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density optical interconnects, will add 224 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $149.7 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hickory. "North Carolina companies appreciate the advantages of operating  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 Governor Stein Announces $149 Million Expansion for US Conec Raleigh, N.C. Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Conec Ltd., a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density optical interconnects, will add 224 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $149.7 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hickory. "North Carolina companies ap more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Issues State of Emergency for NC 12 Following Back-to-Back Coastal Storms * Today Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency Opens in new window in Dare and Hyde counties and called on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to grant emergency relief supporting the repair of N.C. Highway 12. "Following the back-to-back strong coastal storms that have damaged NC 12, I've declared a state of emergency in Dar more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Downtown Greenway Earns 2026 North Carolina Great Healthy Place Award 10/22/2026 The Greensboro Downtown Greenway received the 2026 North Carolina Great Healthy Place Award from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC) Awards Committee during the organization's state conference on Wednesday, October 21. The award celebrates community amenities that encourage activity and exploration. These awards are presented annu more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Heavy rains from Hurricane Isaias improve drought in Western North Carolina * Extreme Drought remains along the Virginia border and parts of the Coastal Plain;affectedresidents are encouraged to take measures to conserve water Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Isaias offered drought relief to some Western North Carolina mountain counties earlier this month, although nearly half of the state's counties remain in so more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Students Network, Build Professional Skills at High Point Market * Dozens of High Point University(r) students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals during the fall High Point Market, which ran from Oct. 17-21. Olivia Johnson, a sophomore interior design major with a minor in business administration, enjoyed meeting people and learning about the furniture and design industry as she worked in the Four Hands showroo more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 21 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Idaho's Science and Technology Policy Fellowship adds seventh cohort * Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship welcomes seventh cohort U of I McClure Center-led program continues to grow, welcoming two new fellows October 21, 2026 BOISE, Idaho -- Two scientists will bring their expertise to Idaho's legislative and executive branches this year through the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF). The ISTPF, led by University of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- The Institute of World Politics posted the following news release: * * * IWP celebrates America's 250th Anniversary at 2026 Gala * Nearly 500 students, alumni, trustees, faculty, and supporters filled the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on October 8th for IWP's annual Gala, an evening honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Institute's mission to educate the nation's future leaders. The program opened with IWP Advisor John Smyth singing the National Anthem, followed by an invocat more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Lin to deliver APHA's Lowell Reed Lecture honoring contributions to public health statistics * The American Public Health Association (APHA) has selected Danyu Lin, PhD, Dennis Gillings Distinguished Professor in Biostatistics, as the 2026 Lowell Reed Lecturer, one of the organization's highest honors for statistical innovation. Lin will deliver the Lowell Reed Lecture at the 2026 Annual Meeting  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Meredith College and Durham Tech Sign Strong Futures Transfer Agreement * Meredith College President Aimee Sapp and Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, establishing the Meredith Strong Futures Transfer Partnership. The partnership creates a transfer pathway for qualified Durham Tech students who wish to complete a bachelor's degree at Meredith College. The program guarantees Meredith more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows Time Families Need to Save to Buy a Home Doubled Since 2019 * Washington, DC -- The Julian Bond Institute (JBI) at the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) today released a new report, "Homeownership Further Out of Reach: The Number of Years First-Time Homebuyers Need to Save for Down Payment and Closing Costs Has Doubled Since 2019." The analysis demonstrated a sharp increase in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NRCC Forced to Bail Out Its Own Chairman as Richard Hudson Scrambles to Save His Seat * Republicans' agenda of higher costs and broken promises is so toxic with voters that the NRCC is now having to spend money to rescue its own chairman. A new mail piece paid for by the Committee has been spotted in North Carolina's 9th District, propping up Chairman Richard Hudson as he fights to hold a seat Republicans once considered safe. Th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Peer review workshop scheduled for draft Blue Crab stock assessment * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop Nov. 3-5 for independent experts to review the Blue Crab stock assessment. The workshop will be held at Craven Community College, Room CTC 118 DE, 800 College Court, New Bern 28562 and by Webex. Discussion will start at 9 a.m. each day  more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer Announces No Increase in Undergraduate Tuition or Fees for Second Year in a Row * Pfeiffer University is strengthening its commitment to affordability by keeping undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, and room rates unchanged for the 2027-28 academic year. For current and incoming students and their families, a second consecutive year without an increase in undergraduate tuition or mandatory fees provides greater predictability as they plan more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: State seeks contractor to update North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan; proposals due Nov. 2 * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) #16-101362-000 seeking a qualified contractor to update the North Carolina Beach and Inlet Management Plan (BIMP), a comprehensive management tool for the state's 320 miles of o more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Sabin Center conference explores leading in times of environmental crisis * Nov. 5 event on Wake Forest campus is free, open to the public When systems shift in times of crisis, leadership needs change, too. For its annual fall conference, Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability (opens in a new tab) highlights resilient leadership approaches to navigate these challenges, from research and innovation to storytel more PR

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 23 (TNSrpt) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Banks expect to hand decisions to AI - even if they can't explain them Global survey from FT Longitude and SAS finds 63% would trade transparency for better AI performance; 76% expect autonomous risk decisioning within 5 years but only 18% have adequate AI governance today Cary, NC (Oct 22, 2026) Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury and risk more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * School of Public Health releases 2026 Healthy Georgia Report * The Institute of Public and Preventive Health in Augusta University's School of Public Health has published the fifth edition of "Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health," providing an up-to-date glance at how the Peach State is faring on 31 different health topics. The topics are categorized in the 61-page report by chronic conditions, noncommunicable diseases, behavioral health, healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: Affordability in Higher Education" Remarks at Arizona State University * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, to highlight the Trump Administration's unprecedented progress in making higher education more affordable, transparent, and accountable. Below is her speech, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Brent, for your graciou more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates topping out of Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA 10/22/2026 FARMVILLE, VA -- Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today celebrated the topping out of Whitehead Hall, Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA. The milestone marks significant construction progress on the 63,800-square-foot building, which w more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Staff Affairs Committee Hosts Tailgate to Build Community and Support Athletics * The Staff Affairs Committee hosted a tailgate before the Avenging Angels Soccer Team took on William Peace on October 13, 2026. Employees were able to connect with colleagues and enjoy cheering on Meredith's student-athletes. "This is a fun way to support our student-athletes, meet people in other departments, and put faces to names," said Registrar Shelly McMahon. "Good fo more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * Students Make Career Connections with Leading Employers During HPU in the City Program * High Point University(r) students spent their fall break making career connections in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta as part of the "HPU in the City" program. Students who toured the studios of ABC News and "Good Morning America" were pictured with GMA anchors Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer and Michael Strahan in the back row. HIGH POINT, N.C. more PR

WINGATE, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * Three days of career fairs offer something for everybody * Career fairs aren't just for juniors and seniors anymore. This week, the Office of Career Pathways is hosting three afternoon-long career-exploration events, consisting of a networking lunch, a panel discussion featuring local employers, and a two-hour career fair in the Batte Center Rotunda. On Tuesday's first session, which was geared toward education and the arts and sciences, there was a he more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Drops Effort to Restrict Public Service Loan Forgiveness * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, the Trump administration dropped two appeals defending a rule that would have restricted which employers qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Jaylon Herbin, director of federal campaigns at the Center for Responsible Lending, made the following statement: The rule of law matt more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * TV Viewing Cools Off in Nielsen's August Gauge Reports as Sports Take a Breather and School Resumes * YouTube Captures 15.8% of TV, Maintains Lead Among Media Distributors Disney Returns to No. 2 Among Media Distributors; 'ABC World News Tonight' Leads Broadcast Programs, College Football on ESPN Tops Cable Telecasts Streaming Represents 49.6% of TV Watch-Time NEW YORK - October 22, 2026 - Television viewin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a new Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona, marking the seventh state in the nation to receive a program approval. Eligible students at Pima Medical Institute can now use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician program, which will prepare students for specialized healthcare career more PR

DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * UC Davis Experts for 2026 Midterm Elections * The University of California, Davis, has a number of experts in political science, law, communication, history and other areas who can address issues in the 2026 midterm elections. In addition to statewide candidates, California voters will decide on 17 ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election. History, political movements, parties Jim Adams, professor of political science, studies parties, e more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Alumna Turns Recreational Therapy Into a Career of Service * A spring break volunteer opportunity changed Kristin Bogner '21, '22's career path. While studying recreational therapy at UNC Greensboro, Bogner volunteered at Camp Blue Skies, an overnight camp experience for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She fell in love with its mission. Today, the licensed recreational therapist and  more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * UNCW Cyber Conference Highlights Emerging Threats * The eighth annual UNCW Cybersecurity Conference brought together experts from government, industry and academia Oct. 8-9 to explore emerging cyber threats, maritime cybersecurity and the future of digital defense. The two-day event featured presentations, panel discussions, technical workshops and hands-on cybersecurity competitions. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Delivering for North Carolina: Safer Streets, Bigger Paychecks, and a Manufacturing Boom Under President Trump October 20, 2026 President Donald J. Trump returns to North Carolina today with a clear record of results that put Tar Heel families, workers, seniors, and communities first. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has driven down crime, returned money to workers' and seniors' pockets, and unleashed a surge of advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aero more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud October 16, 2026 President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are aggressively shutting down the waste, fraud, and abuse that has drained billions from American taxpayers. As head of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funde more PR