TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU a partner in new national Foundry School announced by White House Department of State initiative, in partnership with Department of Labor, aims to develop the workforce needed for next generation of American manufacturing leaders - Arizona State University is among eight universities selected to lead a national initiative focused on preparing the next generation of workers to advance American manufacturing. The Foundry School, a U.S. Department of St more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * August Beige Book Reveals Widespread Strain Among Working Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Reserve released the latest edition of the Beige Book this week, providing an updated snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The report adds to the mounting evidence that families are under substantial financial pressure: high gas prices are raising the c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Kansas First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 3 of the 4 largest counties in Kansas from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Kansas employment was essentially unchanged over the year at 1,425,300 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Regional Commissi more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Missouri First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 3 of the 7 largest counties in Missouri from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Missouri employment increased 0.1 percent over the year to 2,890,500 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Regional Commis more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Utah First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 3 of the 5 largest counties in Utah from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Utah employment increased 0.9 percent over the year to 1,737,800 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner James more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools This document contains proposed regulations that would update existing regulations to provide that a private school is not described as an organization exempt from Federal income tax if it discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, scholarship, athletic, or other policies, more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Morse Scholarship recipient gains experience in agricultural policy, advocacy By Lexi Liby, K-State Libraries Erin Driscoll, a junior in agricultural and natural resources communications, has returned from Washington, D.C., with firsthand experience in agricultural policy and a deeper understanding of how advocacy can connect policymakers, farmers and consumers. With support from the Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship from K-State Librar more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Nick Brown named director of graduate recruitment Following the conclusion of a national search, Nick Brown has been selected as Kansas State University's Director of Graduate Recruitment within the Office of Enrollment Management. Brown brings more than 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment operations and higher education. His career began at Manhattan Christian College, where he advanced from  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers With Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series * Kent State University's College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, a dynamic platform launched in 2001 to bring celebrated artists and designers to the Kent State campus and Northeast Ohio community. Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective f more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student-designed mural reflects community, belonging in Watson Library * LAWRENCE -When the University of Kansas Libraries set out to create The Kettle, a student-centered gathering space in Watson Library, it was envisioned as a place where students could build community, find inspiration and see themselves reflected in that space. That vision now stretches across the walls of The Kettle itself in a new mural created in collaboration with students in  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Meet Kathleen's Angels, the nurses who honor nurses * For nurses, caring for others is more than a profession; it is a calling, a calling that becomes part of who they are. At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, that calling is honored even after a nurse's final day of service through Kathleen's Angels, the hospital's nursing honor guard. Founded in 2017 by Katie Zechmeister, MSN, RN, arrhythmia and non-invasive nursing supervisor, Kath more PR

KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Nationwide study explores links between environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease * Researchers at the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center are part of a national effort to explore the relationship between Alzheimer's disease, environmental factors and lifetime experiences. "Factors such as rural residence, socioeconomic challenges, environmental exposures and access to health care vary wi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State helps launch Foundry School to support manufacturing workforce * The Ohio State University is a leading partner in a new, national program to support the growth of advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Ohio State is one of seven universities partnering with Stanford University for a first-of-its-kind advanced manufacturing training program known as Foundry School. Foundry School is a national program to train the entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians  more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 5 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces new leadership appointments across campus Pittsburg State University has announced several new leaders to key roles across campus, reflecting the university's continued commitment to student success, academic excellence, and operational advancement. "Each of these individuals brings talent, experience, and a passion for Pitt State," said Pitt State President Thomas Newsom. "We are excited for the future and look forward to the con more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Polish naturalists saved European bison from extinction, research reveals * LAWRENCE -Most people might be surprised to learn that bison are not exclusively found in North America. But as much as the American breed of the large bovine has become a metaphor for callous annihilation and loss, the European breed has experienced an equally volatile saga. "So many people don't know that there are European bison, and their near-extinction and restoration story more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with 10 co-signers to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 - The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St., N.W. Washington, DC 20240 - Dear Secretary Rollins and Secretary Burgum, I/We write to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with 52 co-signers to President Trump on the U.S. cattle market stability and protection against import interventions: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 President Trump, We appreciate your attention to the issues impacting American consumers, farmers, and ranchers. A strong American agriculture in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Democratic Socialist Movement Is a Threat to Our Republic * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business Wichita - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business, The Evening Edit with Liz MacDonald to discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists within the Democrat Party, Abdul El-Sayed's controversial record and associations, and the broader threat from the far-left to America's system of checks and bal more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts Appoints New Orchestra Director The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Department of Fine and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Science welcomes Dr. Allison Gaines as its newly appointed Orchestra Director and instructional associate professor of Music. Gaines is a bassist, conductor, educator, occasional cellist and clinician whose career more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * University announces 2026 recipients of annual teaching awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has announced 15 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU's annual teaching awards. "Teaching is central to KU's mission," said Douglas A. Girod, chancellor of the University of Kansas. "This year's honorees exemplify what great teaching looks like. They inspire our students and prepare them to succeed and lead  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Wildcat Scholar launches publicly, connecting K-State expertise to the world Kansas State University is home to researchers, scholars, educators, extension professionals and innovators whose work addresses some of society's most pressing challenges. From food security and animal health to education, energy and community development, K-State's discoveries are making a difference every day. The challenge has not been a lack of impact. It has been making tha more PR