Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri
5 Golf Associations Urge FAA to Include Golf Tournaments in Drone Flight Restriction Rule for Enhanced Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
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Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to east-central Wisconsin to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following a tornado in the Fox Cities region.
The donation of emergency drinking water
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AquaLaw PLC Urge FAA to Protect Water and Wastewater Facilities Under Drone Restriction Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
F. PAUL CALAMITA
PH: 804.716.9021
PAUL@AQUALAW.COM
FX: 804.716.9022
August 4, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Room W58-213,
West Building 5th Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unman
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BCLP recognized as significant player for impact on India-related mandates
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP recognized as significant player for impact on India-related mandates
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BCLP was listed as a "Significant Player" in India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) "Top Foreign Law Firms 2026" list. Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their experience and impact on India-related mandates, by conducting resea
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Budweiser Unveils Beechwood Reserve, a Brew Aged with MLB-Authenticated Beechwood Baseball Bats to Celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Budweiser Unveils Beechwood Reserve, a Brew Aged with MLB-Authenticated Beechwood Baseball Bats to Celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
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The Official American Beer Sponsor of Major League Baseball and #1 American Classic Lager1 honors the traditions of America's favorite pastime with a one-of-a-kind brew aged with Marucci beechwood bats
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Carl Zeiss Meditec with stable revenue development on a currency-adjusted basis after nine months of 2025/26
OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Aug. 6 [Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment] -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, posted the following news release:
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Carl Zeiss Meditec with stable revenue development on a currency-adjusted basis after nine months of 2025/26
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Carl Zeiss Meditec generated revenue of around EUR1,553.7m in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025/26 (prior year: EUR1,600.1m), corresponding to a decline of -2.9% (adjusted fo
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Center for American Women and Politics: Could Women Succeed Term-Limited Women Governors in Kansas and Michigan?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release:
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Could Women Succeed Term-Limited Women Governors in Kansas and Michigan?
Results for Women Candidates in August 4th Primaries from CAWP
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Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Washington, and Virginia. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there a
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Credit union-backed candidates win all their primaries in five states
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Credit union-backed candidates win all their primaries in five states
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All 34 credit union champions on the ballot Tuesday in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington won their primary elections and advanced to the Nov. 3 general election.
In Michigan's 13th Congressional District, State Rep. Donovan McKinney will be the Democratic nominee in November, after defeating i
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Culver-Stockton College Adds Women's Flag Football
CANTON, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Culver-Stockton College Adds Women's Flag Football
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Wildcats will hire a head coach this year and take the field in Spring 2028.
Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will add women's flag football to its varsity athletic offerings, with the Wildcats scheduled to begin competition in Spring 2028.
According to C-SC Director of Athletics Pat Atwell, the College expects to name the program's first head coach in the
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Cutwater Strengthens Anheuser-Busch's Position in Spirits as Brand Continues Rapid Growth
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Cutwater Strengthens Anheuser-Busch's Position in Spirits as Brand Continues Rapid Growth
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As the fastest-growing brand across Total Alcohol, Cutwater continues to win key consumer occasions with category-leading brand building, innovation and media investment including an upcoming spot in next year's big game broadcast *
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Duncan Joins University of the Ozarks Faculty
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Duncan Joins U of O Faculty
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Chance Duncan was recently hired to join the University of the Ozarks faculty starting in the 2026 Fall Semester as an instructor of science and science education.
Duncan has nearly 20 years of teaching experience in the areas of biology, medical sciences and natural sciences in the Arkansas River Valley, including at Russellville, Atkins, Greenbrier and Magazine scho
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Federation of American Scientists Urges DOE to Fully Evaluate Benefits of Building Energy Codes for Affordability Resilience and Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3rd, 2026
To: Jeremy Williams,
Acting Program Manager, Building Energy Codes
US Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC 20585
From: Grace Wickerson
Senior Manager, Climate and Health
Federation of American Scientists
1150 18th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington D.C. 20036
RE: Reques
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Ga. A.G. Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide.
Currently, federal law provides s
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Hawley Bill Banning Bonuses for Postmaster General Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Bill Banning Bonuses for Postmaster General Passes Committee
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)'s No Bonuses for Bad Service Act passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This legislation would prohibit United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership from receiving bonuses or additional compensation until
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Hawley, Banks, Tuberville File Amendment to Protect State Laws Banning Men in Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley, Banks, Tuberville File Amendment to Protect State Laws Banning Men in Women's Sports
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Jim Banks (R-In.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to ensure the bill does not overturn any state laws banning men from women's sports. The amendment will provide a guarantee that state laws on the books that ban biolog
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Houston City College EMS program prepares students for high-demand emergency response careers
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Houston City College EMS program prepares students for high-demand emergency response careers
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As Houston's population continues to grow, so does the need for highly trained emergency medical professionals. The Houston City College (HCC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is helping meet that demand by preparing students for careers on the front lines of healthcare and public safety.
During a recent appea
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
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IP STARS, a leading guide to intellectual property law firms and lawyers, has recognized Husch Blackwell nationally in ITC litigation, patent disputes, patent prosecution, and trademark disputes in the 2026 edition published by Managing IP. Additionally, eight firm partners were recognized
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Husch Blackwell Secures Key Sixth Circuit Victory, Establishing Important Medicare Reimbursement Precedent for Hospice Providers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Secures Key Sixth Circuit Victory, Establishing Important Medicare Reimbursement Precedent for Hospice Providers
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A Husch Blackwell appellate team secured a favorable decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on behalf of In Home Health in a closely watched Medicare reimbursement case with significant implications for the hospice
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Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Secures NLRB Win for ArtCenter College of Design, Affirming Dismissal of General Counsel's Complaint
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A Husch Blackwell litigation team secured a win for ArtCenter College of Design as the National Labor Relations Board agreed with the Administrative Law Judge that the General Counsel failed to establish ArtCenter violated the National Labor Relatio
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Lincoln University Opens Expanded Nursing Education Spaces Within $45.5 Million Health and Security Sciences Institute
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University Opens Expanded Nursing Education Spaces Within $45.5 Million Health and Security Sciences Institute
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Front row, from left: Dr. Tiffany Cassady, BSN/MSN program faculty; Geena Chen, simulation laboratory instructor; Michelle Harper, academic coach; Ellen Kliethermes, BSN program faculty; Cheryle Kelly, BSN program faculty; John B. Moseley, LU president; Dr. Jennifer McCord, head of the
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New novel 'Sunlight Finds You' explores how a first love can affect one's entire life
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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New novel 'Sunlight Finds You' explores how a first love can affect one's entire life
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LAWRENCE -For her sixth book, novelist Laura Moriarty wanted to scrutinize the major choices and key events that can shape a person, even when they don't realize what might be happening.
"It's not exactly a romance," said Moriarty, a professor of English at the University of Kansas. "But it ended up being a story of how
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Coalition Warning Federal Contempt Ruling Could Reach State Courts
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Drummond leads coalition warning federal contempt ruling could reach state courts
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today led a coalition of 11 states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief asking the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to rehear the contempt-of-Congress case against a former White House adviser. Peter Navarro was co
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Polsinelli Expands Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice With David Cielusniak in New York
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Expands Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice With David Cielusniak in New York
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that David M. Cielusniak has joined the firm's New York office as a shareholder in its Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice. Cielusniak brings decades of experience advising hedge funds, private equity sponsors, venture capital firms and other alternative
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Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns
Florida launches new investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a growing multistate coalition demands answers on the pandemic response that upended American life and cost taxpayers trillions of dollars
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Multiple Republican state attorneys general are intensifying their push
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he is joining 14 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act, which the coalition calls critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing
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Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California's Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California's Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families
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Joins Colleagues in Introducing Additional CRAs to Overturn California's Burdensome Regulations
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's(EPA) 2009 waiv
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Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
Network for Hope - an organ procurement organization (OPO) that has been under investigation by the Ways and Means Committee for allegations of improper Medicare billing, financial conflicts of interest, and u
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Senate Passes Schmitt Resolution Recognizing the Missouri Tiger's Claim as the 1960 College Football National Champions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Schmitt Resolution Recognizing the Missouri Tiger's Claim as the 1960 College Football National Champions
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Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to pass his Resolution recognizing the Missouri Tigers claim as the 1960 College Football National Champions. Missouri finished the season 11-0 after the result of its game against Kansas was reversed because Kansas
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Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Research on Tick-Borne Livestock Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Research on Tick-Borne Livestock Diseases
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) and Senator Jim Justice (R-West Virginia) in introducing the Emerging Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act, which designates tick-borne livestock disease in statute as a high-priority re
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Senator Schmitt Shares White House Endorsement of Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Shares White House Endorsement of Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration released its Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) in support of the Protect College Sports Act. The SAP follows weeks of intense negotiation in the Senate as Schmitt-alongside Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Maria Cant
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SPJ honors 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism and Lewis First Amendment recipients
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism and Lewis First Amendment recipients
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The Society of Professional Journalists has named Kim Komenich, associate professor at San Francisco State University, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award and Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University, as the recipient of the 2026 Rob
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Washington University in St. Louis: Bantle named vice chancellor for marketing and communications, chief marketing and communications officer
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Bantle named vice chancellor for marketing and communications, chief marketing and communications officer
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Amy Bantle has been appointed as WashU's vice chancellor for marketing and communications and chief marketing and communications officer, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Her appointment began Aug. 4.
In this newly created enterprise role for marketing and communications, Bantle wi
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Washington University in St. Louis: Platinum powers the future
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Platinum powers the future
Wu, collaborators develop potential fuel-cell solution for powering data centers, transportation
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The explosion of new data centers being proposed and built around the U.S. has increased demand for energy to keep them powered and cooled. The Electric Power Research Institute estimates that data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually b
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Wittenberg Names Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala as Matevia University Pastor
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release:
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Wittenberg Names Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala as Matevia University Pastor
New leader brings decades of experience in pastoral care, cross-cultural understanding, and a commitment to innovative campus ministry
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Wittenberg President Christian M. M. Brady has announced that Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala, longtime global missionary with Lutheran Bible Translators, coordinator of strategic alliances with Seed Company,
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