WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Providence Names Hiram Jacob New Hospital President * Hiram Jacob has been named president of Ascension Providence, bringing a decade of healthcare leadership and operational expertise to Central Texas. In this role, he will help advance Ascension's commitment as a faith-based healthcare provider delivering compassionate, quality care for all. "We are proud to welcome a leader of Hiram's calib more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings * 13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation's leading public universities, climbing 13 places more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 21, 2026 Life design gives VCU students a framework for adjusting to, and excelling in, college The concept is expanding across campus as advisors, courses and training sessions incorporate it. - Can the principles of product design help students navigate college life? At Virginia Commonwealth University, that concept - life design - is expanding across campus, with programs that now even serve new Rams before they start classes. This  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 22, 2026 VCU ranked among top 100 public universities, recognized as a 'best value' by U.S. News & World Report Collectively, VCU now ranks among the top 50 in 23 categories across graduate programs, online programs and undergraduate programs. By Brian McNeill In U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings, Virginia Commonwealth University is among the top 100 public universities in the country and also ranked as one of the t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 22, 2026 How I found my research: Raven Bacchas thrives in the EMPOWER Youth Lab The developmental psychology Ph.D. student, whose research focuses on the experiences of Multiracial and Multiethnic LGBTQIA+ people, has proven to be a prolific researcher and impactful mentor at VCU. By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. Although in just her second yea more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 22, 2026 The start of football season brings concerns around student gambling Carolyn Hawley of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health shares insights into the risks of sports gambling, including the laws for young people, the impact of widespread betting advertising and some guidance for avoiding common missteps. By Tyler Patchen Kicking off the fall semester at Virginia Commonwealth University and other schools across the coun more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 22, 2026 Why do we love pumpkin spice so much? We 'fall' for it. VCU neuroscientist Catherine Franssen explains our seasonal addiction to the flavor and why we can't wait for autumn every year. By Madeline Reinsel Today is the first day of fall, which heralds cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, shorter days - and pumpkin spice. Sure, Starbucks started serving its famous pumpkin spice lattes in the sweltering heat of late August, but  more PR