LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * $1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas researcher Ilya Vakser is leading a new National Science Foundation-funded project on modeling molecular systems using artificial intelligence. Vakser, professor of molecular biosciences and director of the KU Computational Biology Program, will collaborate on the three-year, $1.5 million grant with researchers at Stony Brook University an more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Kaitlynn Fears earns degree while balancing life * Kaitlynn Fears '26 was juggling an online education program at Newman, a job as a high school basketball coach, teaching as a long-term substitute and being a mom of two boys while her husband was deployed. Fears relied on the support provided by her professors at Newman throughout her journey to earn her bachelor's degree in elementary education. She had credits from a previous stint in college but wasn more PR

ATCHISON, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Benedictine Library Dedication with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Barrett The new Independence Hall-inspired library at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is complete and will be formally dedicated on September 26 during the college's Family Weekend. The Moritz Library in D'Aniello Hall will be the center of attention in a ceremony that includes remarks from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The event is free and open to the public and will begin more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Bradley Gross Named Exclusive MSP Legal Resource for MSP OneShare & IBPI Members * MSP OneShare has announced a new partnership with The Law Office of Bradley Gross, P.A., naming technology attorney Bradley Gross as the exclusive MSP legal resource for MSP OneShare and IBPI members. For more than 27 years, Gross has represented thousands of MSPs across the United States, helping them navigate the legal and business c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * CMC Business Systems Joins the UBEO Family of Companies, Expanding UBEO's Service Footprint Across West Texas * BTA member CMC Business Systems Inc. has officially joined BTA member UBEO's family of companies. The move strengthens UBEO's long-standing presence in west Texas and gives area businesses access to a broader range of technology solutions, all delivered by the same local team customers have relied on for deca more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ConnectWise Appoints Cybersecurity & Enterprise Tech Leader Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer * ConnectWise has announced the appointment of Craig Rones as chief marketing officer. Rones will lead global marketing strategy, brand and demand generation, reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo. Rones joins ConnectWise at a category-defining moment as managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams navigate AI adoption, escala more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Crexendo to Add Native vCon Support to NetSapiens Platform, Expanding AI & Recurring-Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers * Crexendo Inc. has announced that its upcoming Version 46 software release will include native, platform-level support for the emerging IETF vCon standard for capturing, storing and exchanging conversational data. The planned integration will enable Crexendo's network of more than 250 platfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 17, 2026, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea: * * * SUMMARY Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the incidence of human trafficking exist, comprehensive data on human trafficking within the Unite more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Culture, grit and the will to win help Panthers secure first national title * Davenport University's men's volleyball program has had its ups and downs and struggled to net the sport's top prize, but this year, that all changed. In April, the 2025/2026 team secured its first-ever National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) Division II title. In doing so, the team solidified its position as a volleyball powerhouse for years to come. Jason Palmitie more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School's Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $1.9 million award will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in the Olathe area. "These programs provide affordable ea more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to Host Annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29 * CONTACT: Bill Medley, Abbey Schieffer KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will convene its annual Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The 2026 event, which marks the symposium's 49th year, provides a venue for international central bankers, Federal Reserve officials, policymak more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * FHSU announces 2026 Homecoming events * By: FHSU Alumni Office HAYS, Kan. - Gather friends, family, classmates, and teammates and make plans to come home for Fort Hays State University's Homecoming weekend, October 1 - 3! Visit FHSUhomecoming.com for additional information and to view a full schedule of the planned festivities. Several events on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, require advanced registration prior to September 20, so don't delay. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas and Wichita, Kansas. Six of the centers will be dive more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 26 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Assistant superintendents chosen for ninth class of EXCEL Leadership Program GCSAA leadership training program is funded by Nufarm - Eight assistant superintendent members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) have been chosen for the ninth class of the EXCEL Leadership Program, which is funded by Nufarm. The three-year program offers leadership training for personal, career and community/ more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 24 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026 * For making significant contributions to scholastic journalism, JEA will recognize Annette Johnson and the Los Angeles Times High School Insider as 2026 Friends of Scholastic Journalism during the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November. #Annette Johnson Annette Johnson has worked as a yearbook representative for Varsity more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Fanz to Lead the Next Chapter of Operations at PEAC Solutions * PEAC Solutions has announced the promotion of Jennifer Fanz to senior vice president of operations, effective Sept. 1, 2026. In her new role, Fanz will report directly to Eileen Schoonmaker, president of the Americas. Fanz currently serves as PEAC's vice president of sales -healthcare, a role she has held since joining the company in November 20 more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Katun's Eunice Wang Named Recipient of 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award * Katun Corp. has announced that its vice president of global supply chain and human resources, Eunice Wang, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award, in the Workforce Innovator category. Presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, leading publications covering the global supply chain, th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Keypoint Intelligence Launches 'Why Buy Research Series' Exploring How SMBs Purchase Print & Scanning Technology * Keypoint Intelligence has announced the Why Buy Research Series, a new set of primary research studies examining how small and medium-sized business buyers research, evaluate and purchase print and scanning technology across the United States and EMEA. Designed for printer and scanner manufacturers, reta more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service * Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Steven Powers as president of U.S. direct sales and service, effective Aug. 17, 2026. Powers joins the company at a pivotal moment in its evolution, as Konica Minolta advances its direct sales model and broadens how it brings its breadth of capabilities to mark more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Dining kicks off the 2026-2027 academic school year with updated menus, specials * LAWRENCE -KU Dining is kicking off the 2026 fall semester with new changes and updates designed to enhance the dining experience for University of Kansas students, faculty and staff. Jayhawks can look forward to a variety of new features, including refreshed menus, limited-time offerings and new specials throughout the semester as well as expanded sustainability initiati more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Kyocera Launches the ECOSYS MZ3201ix, Bringing Enterprise-Level Capabilities to Growing Businesses * Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced the launch of the ECOSYS MZ3201ix to help organizations work smarter every day. Built for growing businesses, this new device delivers enterprise-class A3 copy, print, scan and optional fax functionalities in a compact footprint. It combines the simplicity, security  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Luciano Tosta selected for KU's Woodyard International Educator Award * LAWRENCE -Luciano Tosta, associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese and director of the Center for Global & International Studies at the University of Kansas, has been named the recipient of the annual George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. Tosta will be recognized at a public celebration at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Alderson Room of the Kansas Union, where he will more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF REQUESTS EN BANC REVIEW IN EFFORT TO DEFEND TEXAS DREAM ACT NEW ORLEANS - A Latino civil rights group has requested en banc review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit of a panel decision upholding a ruling that denied immigrant students in Texas the opportunity to intervene in a case where Texas and the federal government agreed to strike down a Texas law that allowed the students to pay the same tuition more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Message from the executive director of intercollegiate athletics * Davenport University Athletics continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the Midwest's premier athletic programs. The program supports more than 1,000 student-athletes across 40+ athletic programs. As a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the Panthers are committed to excellence in competition, academics and student-athlete development, while fos more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Marks Passing of Former Senator, GA Champion Nancy Kassebaum * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC, Aug. 24, 2026 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen marked the passing of former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS) by reflecting on her steadfast effort and commitment to revitalizing the nation's general aviation manufacturing industry, whic more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health * DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 -Fifteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids achieve a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigo more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year Four visiting faculty members join the Notre Dame Law School community for the 2026-27 academic year, including two new and two returning faculty members. Andrew Torrance and Dennis J. Wieboldt III join the Law School as visiting faculty this year, while Frederick Mostert and Daniel Slate return to the Law School for the 2026-27 academic year. Mostert previously more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders * LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging technology fields. The six-year project, "Scholars more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2026: * * * RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced nearly $7 million in August political spending across 13 states, launching an aggressive early offensive barrage to defend Republican attorneys general and flip Democrat-held offices across the country. The initial spending is phase one of RAGA's fall campaign and begins immediatel more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following letter with 33 co-signers to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham and NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 30, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20230 - The Honorable Dr. Neil Jacobs Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1401 Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington, more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Ricoh Named a Leader For the Second Time in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy * Ricoh has announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc US54139426, June 2026), marking the second time the company has been recognized since the previous 2023 assessment. The IDC MarketScape assess more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Touts Beef Labeling Bill to Support Kansas Ranchers * Great Bend - Earlier this year, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Beef Labeling Clarity Act, legislation to bring greater transparency to beef labeling, give consumers more information about where their beef comes from, and ensure American ranchers get the credit they deserve for raising the highest-quality beef in the world. Senator Marshall's legis more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Sharp Adds Visualis3R Print Embellishment Visualization Software to Its Production Print Portfolio * Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced the availability of Visualis3R, a print embellishment visualization software solution distributed through Color-Logic. Designed for commercial printers, in-plant facilities and print service providers, Visualis3R enables users to create realistic, pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Feed Outlook: August 2026,' Report No. FDS-26h, by Steven M. Ramsey, Joshua Huang and Jennifer Bond. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board and issued Aug. 14, the report forecasts lower U.S. feed-grain ending stocks for 2026/27 as revisions to supply and demand tighten corn and sorghum balance sheets. Ending stocks for feed grains--barley, corn, oats and sorghum--are projected at 44.4 million metric tons, down 7.9 million metri more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * What's Happenin' Cares Presents $215,000 Check to Blood Cancer United * What's Happenin' Cares Inc. (WHC), the 501(c)(3) charity arm of Industry Analysts Inc., has announced it is presenting a check for $215,000 to Blood Cancer United (BCU), the proceeds of its second annual What's Happenin' Charity Golf Classic held Aug. 9-10, 2026 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The event was held in support of BCU and in more PR