CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Very inspiring'; UC professor wins award for greenhouse-gas research, credits students for her passion Environmental studies professor is recognized for her wide-reaching work October 30, 2026 An environmental studies professor at the University of Cincinnati won the 2026 Sustainability Leadership award for her nearly two decades of work looking into the oil and gas industries. UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Amy Townsend-Small studies wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * After U.S. Restrictions, Chinese Connected Vehicles Face Growing Scrutiny in Europe * In one month, between mid-September and mid-October, Chinese technology attached to new cars - mostly EVs, but not all - were called out in two European countries for essentially being data vacuums for China. In some cases, the data is collected for the companies to understand how the driver uses their product, and to make adjustment more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * SUMMARY As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various kinds of discrimination, including disparate treatme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Tensions Between Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact There are limits on how far people can go to eliminate disparate impacts without running afoul of prohibitions on disparate treatment. The Supreme Court has cautioned that disparate impact liability may not be used to require "numerical quotas," or to peg compliance  more PR

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Antioch University Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Executive Management * The certificate provides graduate-level study in strategy, financial decision-making, and organizational leadership, with credits that can be applied toward Antioch University's MBA program. Antioch University has launched a new Graduate Certificate in Executive Management, a nine-credit online program designed to help professionals strengthen their skills in strategy, financ more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United States Census Bureau's proposed reforms to stop illegal more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Breaking New Ground: AFSAC's First International PAQ Intern * Breaking New Ground: AFSAC's First International PAQ Intern Published Oct. 30, 2026 By Allyson B. Crawford, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- When Caitlin Cox says the Air Force International Affairs (IA) career field is small, she means it. Unlike engineering or contracting, IA has around 400 civilians  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Bioethics' Eileen Anderson gives opening plenary at Ohio Courts Child Conference October 30, 2026 Eileen Anderson, EdD, the Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor in Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently gave the opening plenary presentation at Ohio Courts Child Conference in Columbus. In her address, Anderson discussed how to examine and work with culture in practices. Her audience included court-appointed speci more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Giving back and bringing Spartans together Vin Tangpricha sees Alumni Association board service as a way to strengthen connections across the CWRU community October 30, 2026 | Story by: Anthony Fossaceca Pride in Case Western Reserve University, and a desire to help others experience that same connection, has shaped Vin Tangpricha's service on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. A proud alumnus and now the parent of a recent graduate, Tangp more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Leading with Curiosity: A Conversation with Alumni Board President Luis Tollinche, MD From medical school to executive leadership, he reflects on why medicine is a team sport and how alumni involvement creates lasting impact. October 29, 2026 Story by: Amanda Brower For Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Alumni Board President Luis Tollinche, MD (MED '00), CWRU shaped far more than his medical knowledge--it shaped his approach to l more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Music's Francesca Brittan publishes new book on music, sound and attention October 30, 2026 Francesca Brittan, PhD, associate professor of music and head of musicology at Case Western Reserve University, co-edited and contributed to The Attentive Ear: Sound, Cognition, and Subjectivity in the Long Nineteenth Century, recently published through University of Pennsylvania Press. The book explores the history of music and attention, examining the centr more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Seasonal affective disorder and the time change October 30, 2026 Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. We turn our clocks back one hour. Maybe gain an extra hour of sleep. And, for some, the earlier sunsets and gradually less daylight can trigger a general feeling of being down. The syndrome is appropriately known as "SAD," for seasonal affective disorder. By some estimates, SAD affects about 5% of the U.S. population--mainly in n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards contract for up to 10 ice rescue transport boats * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a contract of up to $6.13 million to 1000 Island Airboats, of Marion, Wisconsin, to deliver up to 10 Special Purpose Craft - Ice Rescue Transport Second Generation boats, known as SPC-IRT IIs. The contract includes an initial $4.9 million order for eight 25-foot SPC-IRT II boats, specialized transport trailers, ope more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not po more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU law student's AI innovation leads to summit invitation 2L Jamie Werner selected to join legal and tech leaders in NYC October 29, 2026 Being first has its benefits. Take, for instance, how Case Western Reserve University School of Law became the first in the country to mandate artificial intelligence into its first-year curriculum, and then taking it a step further by requiring every 1L student to design and build a legal technology solution. more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Dr. Alan Lair Celebrates 40 Years at AFIT: Professor and Head of AFIT Mathematics and Statistics Department Retires * Dr. Alan Lair, professor and head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, officially retired from the Graduate School of Engineering and Management in September. (U.S. Air Force photo) After four decades of exemplary teaching and steadfast leadership at The Air Force Institute of Technology, Dr. Alan Lair, pro more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Joshua Pearson: From Music to Medicine * What happens when a career takes an unexpected turn and becomes a calling to serve others? For Cedarville University pharmacy alumnus Dr. Josh Pearson, a journey that began in the music industry led to a career dedicated to making lifesaving medications accessible to those who need them most. In this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, host Mark Weinstein talks with Pearson about his unconventional path to more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds to campus * Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University's Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day on Oct. 24, connecting with faculty and current students while learning why it's a great time to be a Raider. Explore Wright State Day was open to any student interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at Wright State. "It's good," said Hailey Craine, a senior at Geneva High School ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: Cleveland Plain Dealer finds Three Lies in NRCC's Ad Against Marcy Kaptur * A new fact check by the Cleveland Plain Dealer found THREE lies about Marcy Kaptur's strong immigration and border security record in a campaign ad run by the NRCC and Derek Merrin -- the latest sign that Republicans are running scared in OH-09. GET THE FACTS: No amount of Republican lies can change the truth: Marcy Kaptur has dedicated her c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to Obayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture (OJD) related to work in compressed air environments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of thisFederal Register notice. Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at http://www.r more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions * Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers. This article originally published in The Conversation. After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Sawdey Solution Services Inc., Beavercreek, Ohio, challenging security clearance requirements in a U.S. Air Force solicitation for advisory and assistance support services. In an Oct. 22 decision, GAO found that the Air Force reasonably required offerors to hold specified facility security clearances and safeguarding approvals when submitting proposals because the contract involves highly sensitive national security work that requires immediate access to classi more ST

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York State Leads Nation in Use of $2.27 Billion in Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to Restore and Improve Historic Buildings in 2025 * More Than 35,000 Affordable Homes Created or Preserved With Historic Tax Credit Programs Since 2021 Tax Credits Support Governor's Goal to Build More Housing, Revitalize Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that for the ninth consecutive year, New York State le more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Hundreds turn out for Trunk-or-Treat at Wright State * Wright State University students, police officers and community organizations transformed a parking lot into a Halloween celebration, handing out candy to about 400 Mini University preschoolers and their parents during the university's fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat event. "This is probably the largest one we've had so far," said Gianni Parise, community engagement coordinator in the Wright State Police Depart more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohioans Call Out Jon Husted For Putting Billionaires and Corporations First * CHILLICOTHE, OHIO -- In case you missed it, Ohioans in Chillicothe rallied against Jon Husted for always putting billionaires and corporations ahead of Ohioans. Ohioans called out Jon Husted's broken promises to help the Pixelle paper mill workers and his record of corruption that has sent costs soaring for families. See For Yourself: ABC 6 Columbus: Ross County Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Announces $2.2 Million Award to Bolster Transportation Safety Across Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky Counties * Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that four Northwest Ohio counties will receive a total of $2,190,000 through the US Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Sandusky counties will a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Update * From: Sara Chieffo, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Date: October 30, 2026 Re: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Updates Voters across the country have made it clear: they cannot afford the economic disaster of Trump and MAGA Republican's dirty energy agenda. Trump and Congressional Republicans are raising costs, banning clean energy, and gutting more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Mount St. Joseph University and Delhi Township Announce $2.5 Million Investment at Delhi Towne Square October 29, 2026 New home for the Mount's Physician Assistant Program marks a major investment in healthcare education and the future of Delhi Towne Square. - CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Today, Mount St. Joseph University (the Mount) and Delhi Township announced a partnership to bring the University's Physician Assistant Program to Delhi Towne Square. The M more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Building Strong Beginnings: The Impact and Growing Reach of Project Ready! October 30, 2026 By: Laci Fisher, Ed.D. How Mount St. Joseph University's Center for Reading Science is bringing research-based early learning opportunities to preschool classrooms. - The foundation for reading success begins long before a child enters kindergarten. During the preschool years, children are developing the language, knowledge, and early literacy skills that will more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Thomas Palmer, Associate Professor, Publishes Research on Brain Function and Athletic Performance October 30, 2026 By: Haley Codling Dr. Thomas Palmer leads multidisciplinary research exploring how the brain and body work together during physical activity, injury, and rehabilitation. - Mount St. Joseph University's Dr. Thomas Palmer, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Integrative Health, recently served as firs more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * MSJ Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Featured on Local 12 During National Physical Therapy Month October 30, 2026 By: Haley Codling A Local 12 news feature highlights how hands-on laboratory experiences at the Mount prepare future physical therapists to translate classroom knowledge into real-world clinical skills. - Mount St. Joseph University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program recently received a spotlight on Local 12 News in recognition  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * MSJ Graphic Design Students Make a Lasting Impact Through Innovative Brand Identity Design Course October 29, 2026 MSJ students partner with local nonprofits to create lasting brand identities, gain real-world design experience, and build professional portfolios that make a meaningful impact in the community. - At Mount St. Joseph University, graphic design education extends far beyond the classroom. Through the innovative Brand Identity Design (BID) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: NPR Reporting Finds that Derrick Van Orden Killing VA Home Loan Program Forced Veterans to Pay Higher Interest Rates and Monthly Payments * Last year, Derrick Van Orden gutted a VA home loan program that helped 33,000 veterans afford their mortgages. Now, "thousands of military veterans with VA-backed mortgages have been hit with higher interest rates and monthly payments." Thousands of veterans have seen their monthly payme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division, Keyport saves millions through parts reclamation * A parts reclamation effort underway at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is successfully resolving critical Fleet backorders and saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year by harvesting obsolete electronic components from decommissioned Navy vessels. The effort relies on a specialized database--the Data Aggregation and Research Tool--to track supply levels, backorders more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State holds ribbon-cutting for $20 million semiconductor research and prototyping expansion * New capabilities support industry partnerships and national defense technology development The Ohio State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 20 for a more than $20 million expansion of its semiconductor research and development infrastructure. The new capabilities are designed to accelerate the transition of emerging semiconductor technologies fr more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Operation 2000 Cherry Tree Project comes to Wright-Patt * By Marc Mazza, Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate Brig. Gen. Chris Clark, Director of International Affairs for Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command and Director of AFSAC, hosted the ceremony. Distinguished guests included former Ohio Governor Bob Taft and his wife, Hope; Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Hajime Kishimori; Deputy Consul  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women * The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named its top 20 freshmen, as well as Top 10 freshman men and women for the 2025-26 class. Students are selected based on the criteria of scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply when they are sophomores based on accomplishments during their freshman year.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Brown, McClellan, and Salinas Introduce Legislation to Support New and Underserved Farmers * Washington, DC - Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) have introduced the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 10914), to better support new, underserved and veteran farmers with im more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Students Forecast 2026 Midterms Before Election Day POL 304 students predict outcomes in competitive Senate and gubernatorial races, examining how candidates, local issues, and independent voters can matter as much as party affiliation 29 October 2026 With the November 3 midterm elections days away, Saint Leo University students are forecasting the outcomes of competitive races for the U.S. Senate and state governorships. In the course more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Majority PAC Invests $750,000 in South Carolina * Today, Senate Majority PAC announced a $750,000 digital ad campaign in South Carolina supporting Annie Andrews in her race against Darline Graham. The latest polling  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Serving those who served: Binghamton psychology graduates support veterans Clinical psychology alumni bring their expertise to address mental health challenges By Jennifer Micale October 30, 2026 For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), healing can take various shapes: A traditional psychologist's office, where they work through their fears or learn to navigate complicated relationships. A virtual reality headset. In  more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Wrestling Picked No. 1 in the MAC * EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE wrestling opens the 2026-27 season as the preseason favorite in the Mid-American Conference. The Cougars are slated with 116 points based off the coaches' preseason predictions by weight class. Lock Haven is close behind with 115 followed by Edinboro (101), Kent State (74), Central Michigan (67), Ohio (59), Rider (54), George Mason (52), Bloomsburg (48), Buff more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Six things to know about Barbara Force, lab manager at Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Force brings research expertise and passion for teaching back to SOPPS By Ethan Knox '20 October 30, 2026 For Barbara Force, Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) newest lab manager, returning to the Binghamton area is an opportunity to bring her passion for science, mentorship, and labor more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * October 30, 2026 Syracuse University, Upstate announce landmark athletics healthcare partnership Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University today announced a comprehensive partnership plan that will establish Upstate as the official and exclusive healthcare partner of Syracuse Athletics. The agreement will pair a new integrated sports medicine program with a seven-year athletics marketing and sponsorshi more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University, Upstate Medical University Hospital Announce Landmark Athletics Healthcare Partnership SUNY Upstate will become the official and exclusive hospital of Syracuse Athletics under a comprehensive sports medicine and marketing agreement. Oct. 30, 2026 Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University today announced a comprehensive partnership plan that will establish SUNY Upstate as the official and exclusive healthcare partner of Syracus more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Panel Weighs Midterm Elections Scholars, journalists and a pollster recently discussed voter turnout, polling uncertainties and what's at stake in the Nov. 3 election. Oct. 29, 2026 Cost-of-living pressures and polling uncertainty are among the key factors to watch in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a panel of political journalists, academics and a pollster said during a virtual lecture hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Af more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * There's Nothing Scary About Joining the KSU Horror Collective | 'Club Hopping' * While the subject matter can cause some fear, there's nothing scary about joining the KSU Horror Collective. This student organization is made by horror fans, for horror fans, and is the go-to club for anyone at Kent State University wanting to learn more about the horror genre. Kent State Today went and saw what makes this club the thing for its students. "I'd say it's a great way  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We're also covering the fight to defend public lands more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $1.01 Billion to Build Safer Transportation Infrastructure for American Families in All 50 States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an investment of $1,012,969,919 for 297 projects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal lands that will make roads safer for American families. This historic investment targets critical safety improvements n more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 29, 2026 Two WCU math professors lead national workshop This September, two Western Carolina University professors were invited by the American Institute of Mathematics to share how they've grown and sustained a statewide professional network with fellow mathematics educators. Sloan Despeaux, mathematics program director, and Nathan Borchelt, mathematics education program director, founded the North Carolina Network of Math Teachers'  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio's Returning Education to the States Waiver * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced another victory for state-driven leadership and innovation by approving Ohio's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver. This approval grants the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) new flexibilities to use federal dollars more effectively on state priorities and improving  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 30 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members Drive Ambitious Political Operation to Oust Commissioner Responsible for 8-Month Strike * After months of organizing that began in the summer, the UAW is on track to knock the doors of tens of thousands of union members in Lorain County to turn out the vote against County Commissioner Jeff Riddell. Since February 18, UAW Local 2192 members from Lorain County Job and Family Services have been out on strike due to Commis more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC engineers drones that know if they're damaged National media highlight UC's engineering research By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu October 29, 2026 Engineering students at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect if a drone's motors or propellers are damaged to prevent a crash. UC College of Engineering and Applied Science doctoral student Prissha Chawla and her research partners recorded the various more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Leaders Demand Customs & Border Protection Enforce Federal Law * Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior appropriator and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), senior member of the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee and active member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, demanded US Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott enforce federa more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences student wins national award for work on vigilante political violence in India Political science doctoral student is named a 2026 Henry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar October 29, 2026 A competitive academic award in the political sciences arena has been captured by the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences student, Yash Sharma. The prestigious Henry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar award is open to students from  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * When grief doesn't end: Nursing PhD students bring a classroom theory to Ohio families By Evelyn Fleider, 513-5582996, evelyn.fleider@uc.edu October 29, 2026 Two UC College of Nursing doctoral students helped families, self-advocates and providers at the 2026 Synergy Conference put a name to a kind of grief many had felt for years. Most of us think of grief as something with an ending. A loss happens, it hurts, and over time the hurt fades. For man more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Who is using nicotine pouches? UC survey finds sharp rise in nicotine pouch use among adult tobacco users By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@ucmail.uc.edu October 28, 2026 A national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the United States between 2021 and 2024 among adult tobacco users. Nicotine pouch usage among "ever users" -- individuals who have used the product at lea more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 31 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * USC and Ohio State: Partners in addressing critical research issues As fans prepare to watch the Trojans and Buckeyes battle on the football field on Saturday, researchers at both schools collaborate on lifesaving research. October 30, 2026 By Chinyere Cindy Amobi From advancements in the treatment of acute pancreatitis to innovative research designs to better understand addiction across the lifespan, researchers from USC and Ohio Sta more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Health Cardiologist Joins Panel Updating POTS Treatment Recommendations * Dr. Blair Grubb, Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and an internationally recognized expert in autonomic disorders at UToledo Health, has been appointed to the writing committee for the 2027 Update of the Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, an more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Halloween Is All Treats for James Turoff '04 of Hershey General Counsel Reflects on Career, Highlights of 'The Sweetest Place on Earth' October 29, 2026 Mike Fox Halloween is a bewitching holiday for James Turoff, a 2004 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, and it's not just because he has three sons and enjoys festive-shaped chocolates. An attorney with The Hershey Co. for the past 12 years, and now its genera more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * WC Involved with $4 Million Grant to Help Students Return and Complete College Oct 30, 2026 Three regional colleges have been awarded a five-year, $4 million federal grant to address one of the most pressing national challenges in higher education -- helping students who have "stopped out" of college return and complete a credential. Led by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, the partnership includes Wilmington College and Southern State Community more PR

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Wilmington College issued the following news: * * * WCVotes Program Earns National Recognition Oct 30, 2026 Pancakes and Polls, Donuts and Democracy, Grounds for Democracy and Wing Night (Left Wings, Right Wings) represent a few of the innovative activities designed to attract students to an enjoyable gathering for snacks and refreshments, but in a setting with an important message about an engaged citizenry and participation in government. Those activities and others were part of Wilmington College's WCVotes a more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * What 20 years on the job looks like for two of CWRU police's first officers As the CWRU Police Department marks its 20th anniversary, Chief Paul Owens and Officer Jimiyu Edwards reflect on the department's growth, memorable milestones and community-focused work October 30, 2026 | Story by: Katie Laux When Case Western Reserve University Police Chief Paul Owens first began patrolling campus as an officer, the physical landscape looked vastly differe more PR

WHEELING, West Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Wheeling University posted the following news: * * * October 30, 2026 Wheeling University October Update Dear Wheeling University Community, Homecoming Weekend was filled with athletic games, activities for families, and events for alumni and students. During halftime of the Cardinal Football game, the Homecoming Court was introduced, and seniors Valdimir Zhang and Madison Conrad were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. A Homecoming Dance was held for the students at River City Restaurant & Banquets in do more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * When the World Gets Complicated, You Want a University Nearby * This is the sixth of seven installments making the case for higher education's impact. Ask what a university is for, and most people say degrees. Fair enough -- but incomplete. This time: what a region gets from a university between graduations. When the World Gets Complicated, You Want a University Nearby A Standing Army of Expertise. Ask what a university is for. Most people say degrees. Fair en more PR