LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'Nollywood' film industry still tethered to patriarchal stereotypes despite progress of female characters, expert says * LAWRENCE -Like Hollywood is to America and Bollywood is to India, Nollywood is to Nigeria. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, it is the world's second-largest film industry by output, producing thousands of movies annually. "For me, Nollywood represents a world of creativity," said Abisola Akinsiku, a doctoral candidate in English at the Univers more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Aficamten trial brings positive news for patients living with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy * Key takeaways * There are currently no approved treatments for symptomatic non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). * The ACACIA-HCM trial compared the cardiac myosin inhibitor, aficamten, with placebo in patients with symptomatic non-obstructive HCM. * The trial met dual primary endpoin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Atchison County Historical Society, Kansas, will repatriate human remains to the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains represent at least two individuals of Native American ancestry. Partial remains were found in 2025 in a box at the historical society. Writing on the box indicated that two skulls were associated with archaeological materials and one had been found by Marshal Warner. One skull was identified as coming fr more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning law enforcement professional to lead K-State Police, public safety Kacey Wiltz will bring more than 20 years of policing experience and excellence to the role - Dr. Kacey Wiltz has been selected as director of public safety and chief of police for Kansas State University following a national search. Wiltz will begin serving in this role on Sept. 14. Wiltz has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and she currently serves as the more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 29 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB administrator named president of International Society of Sports Nutrition Guillermo Escalante, associate dean of student success and enrollment management in the College of Natural Sciences and director of strategic partnerships for CSUSB, has been named president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, one of the world's leading professional organizations dedicated to advancing evidence-based research an more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado nears a fully built-out statewide EV fast-charging network * Federal and state investments are rapidly closing some of the state's last remaining charging gaps DENVER -Colorado is approaching a major milestone in the expansion of its electric vehicle fast-charging network, with new stations opening and dozens more under development as state and federal investments increasingly target some of the last remaining gaps in a network that more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * Curtis and Oliverius families invest in the future of healthcare education at FHSU * By: FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. - Philanthropy continues to create new opportunities for students at Fort Hays State University. On Thursday, Aug. 27, FHSU announced a combined $200,000 gift from the Curtis and Oliverius families to support renovations and instructional enhancements in Stroup Hall, strengthening healthcare education for students across Kansas and beyond.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * First Poll of General Election Shows Cindy Holscher Leading Ty Masterson in Kansas Gov Race New poll finds Masterson underwater, Holscher with a "huge advantage among moderates" - New polling first reported by POLITICO shows Kansas Democratic nominee for governor Cindy Holscher leading Republican Ty Masterson, 47 to 46 percent. The poll shows Holscher with a "huge advantage among moderates," winning unaffiliated voters by double digits. Meanwhile,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * End of Summer at the Smithsonian: Visitors Can Celebrate All September Before Major Exhibitions and Historic Buildings Close Free Circus Arts Programming, Final Days To Visit the Castle and Arts & Industries Building and New Exhibitions Opening This Fall - September is a month of both farewells and fresh experiences, and as summer gives way to fall, the Smithsonian invites visitors to take advantage of a month filled with special events, major exhib more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Fall Design Professional Lecture Series brings acclaimed artists and designers to KU * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will host seven artists and designers as part of the Fall 2026 Design Professional Lecture Series, a program with more than four decades of history connecting students and the public with influential voices in design and the arts. #The Fall 2026 schedule Sept. 3 | May Tveit An artist and former KU fa more PR

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on Aug. 28, 2026, by Chairman Kevin Warsh at an economic policy symposium entitled "Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy" sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: * * * In Our Time Thank you. It's great to be here again and to see so many familiar faces. I've been looking forward to this weekend--what better place to mark my 100th day as Chairman? For the fine hospitality, everyone here is in debt to President Jeff Schmid an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This action proposes special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature replaces the mechanical flight controls with a digital fly-by-wire FB more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 29 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF disburses more than $17,000 to First in the Family student essay winners The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 11 top winners and nine honorable mentions of the 2026 David Hudak Memorial First in the Family Student Essay Competition. FFRF has paid out a total of $17,650 in award money for the contest this year. Students who will be first in their family to attend either a two- or four-year college or univ more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners * The Journalism Education Association names seven Medal of Merit winners in 2026. They will be recognized for their significant contributions to scholastic journalism during the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November. The 2026 Medal of Merit recipients are: * Makena Busch, CJE, Mead High School, Spokane, Washington * Kaitlin Edgerton, MJE more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- Kansas City University issued the following news: * * * Kansas City University president warns new federal student loan limits could deepen physician shortage Kansas City University president and CEO Marc B. Hahn, DO, is raising concerns about how new federal student loan limits could affect medical education and worsen the nation's growing physician shortage. In an op-ed published in The Hill, Hahn examines provisions of the 2025 budget reconciliation law, commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Academic Innovation Fund seeks proposals for new programs and credentials The Office of the Provost is launching the fiscal year 2027 Academic Innovation Fund, or AIF, application cycle to support faculty and academic units in developing innovative academic offerings that respond to workforce needs, expand educational access and strengthen Kansas State University's impact across Kansas and beyond. The Academic Innovation Fund advances the Next-Gen K-State more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Advancing infectious disease research K State's CEZID awarded $11.4M in continued NIH funding to advance emerging and zoonotic infectious disease research - Continuing a research program that has strengthened Kansas State University's capacity to study diseases that threaten animal and human health, the National Institutes of Health has approved $11.4 million in funding for Phase 2 of the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in the College more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Provost names search committee for Graduate School dean Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president, has appointed the search committee to lead a national search for the university's next dean of the Graduate School. Chairing this committee will be Michael McClure, dean of the College of Architecture, Planning & Design. The university has engaged the services of Academic Career & Executive Search, or ACES, an executive search firm, to support more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Where data meets strategy K-State's new Master of Marketing Science degree will address the needs of an evolving industry By Ruthie Gergeni, College of Business Administration In January 2027, Kansas State University's College of Business Administration will launch the Master of Marketing Science. This new 30-credit-hour, 100% online graduate program addresses the evolving needs of the industry by blending strategy with advanced technology and a focus on more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Op-ed: Awareness, conversation key to stopping fraud * Living increasingly online lives means more opportunities for scammers to target victims. In a recent The Topeka Capital-Journal op-ed, Envista Federal Credit Union President/CEO Ron Smeltzer shared how awareness and conversation are essential to protecting consumers. Scammers' skill at creating fear and urgency to pressure people into acting quickly is something all consumers  more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State offers new hands-on workshops in emerging technologies for a range of learners Individuals interested in building skills for high-growth careers in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies will have a new opportunity through hands-on workshops offered by the National Institute for Materials Advancement (NIMA) at Pittsburg State University. NIMA, located at the east edge of campus in the Research Park, is a global leader in bio-based more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Roundup: Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Troy Jackson at 'Women for Troy' Launch in Maine * Yesterday, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Troy Jackson in his bid to unseat Senator Susan Collins in Maine-where reproductive freedom is at the center of one of the country's most consequential Senate races this cycle. Reproductive Freedom for All's President and CEO, Mini Timmaraju,  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Science & Tech Park bringing new companies, higher-paying jobs * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The Sandia Science & Technology Park continues to expand its footprint and economic impact, bringing new companies and higher paying jobs to the Albuquerque area. Growing Economic Impact A recent analysis by the Mid-Region Council of Governments shows park companies have paid a cumulative $8.6 billion in wages, g more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Second annual Falling into AI Summit will bring experts from Google, Amazon to KU * Editor's note: Media interested in attending need to contact Erinn Barcomb-Peterson at ebp@ku.edu. LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas is hosting the second annual Falling into AI Summit from Sept. 22-24, bringing together leaders from KU, KU Medical Center, Google, Amazon Web Services, Apple and artificial intelligence industry partners to explore how AI is transforming e more PR