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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors

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As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * As Trump Travels To Ohio His Economic Policies Are Devastating Families - And Ohio Republicans Are Having To Own It * COLUMBUS, OH - When President Donald Trump comes to Ohio tomorrow, he'll be greeted by a state where families are struggling under the weight of his broken promises to lower costs on "day one." He'll also see a state where Republican candidates up and down the ballot are being forced to own   more
Attend the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Attend the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station * Join Michigan State University Extension on Aug. 26, 2026, for the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This free, half-day event brings together policymakers, watershed organizations, com  more
Babcock & Wilcox Signs Agreement With Siemens Energy to Commence Work on 20 Steam Turbines for Data Center Power Generation
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Babcock & Wilcox Signs Agreement with Siemens Energy to Commence Work on 20 Steam Turbines for Data Center Power Generation * Agreement positions B&W to deliver 20 50-megawatt steam turbines for customers on accelerated timelines * AI data centers and large-scale power generatio  more
Biometric Data at Work: A Compliance Primer for Employers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Biometric Data at Work: A Compliance Primer for Employers * If your workplace uses a fingerprint to clock employees in and out, facial recognition to unlock a door, or an iris scan to access a secure area, you're likely collecting biometric data, and you may not even realize what that entails. Bottom line: Biometric data is legally different from other employee information. It diff  more
Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections * BETHESDA, MD - Vasanthi Jayaraman has been elected President-elect of the Biophysical Society (BPS). She will assume the office of President-elect at the 2027 BPS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in February. Jayaraman is a professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology   more
Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., Appointed Executive Dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., Appointed Executive Dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine * Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have appointed Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., M.E.H.P., as Executive Dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. As Executive Dean, Dr. Lindeman will lead Lerner College of Medicine's dis  more
CAIR Welcomes Withdrawal of Proposed Ban on Non-Existent Public Calls to Prayer in Tennessee County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Withdrawal of Proposed Ban on Non-Existent Public Calls to Prayer in Tennessee County The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the withdrawal of a measure proposed by Tennessee's Knox County Commissioner Andy Fox that would ban the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, in  more
Case Western Reserve University Researcher Receives Award From the Hartwell Foundation to Study Cystic Fibrosis Gut Disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University researcher receives award from the Hartwell Foundation to study cystic fibrosis gut disease Leah Gates will study epigenetic mechanisms behind severe gastrointestinal complications in children with cystic fibrosis Story by: Amanda Brower Case Western Reserve University researcher Leah A. Gates, PhD, has received an Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwel  more
Case Western Reserve: Brenessa Lindeman Appointed Executive Dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Brenessa Lindeman appointed executive dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have appointed Brenessa Lindeman, MD, as executive dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. As executive dean, Lindeman will lead Lerner College of Medicine's distinctive five-year physician-investigator medic  more
Case Western Reserve: Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Receives Ohio Sea Grant Award
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Civil and Environmental Engineering chair receives Ohio Sea Grant Award Case School of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Department Engineering department chair Xiong (Bill) Yu, PhD, and his research team have received a 2026 Ohio Sea Grant award titled: "AI-Empowered Smart Sewer Systems for Stormwater Overflow Reduction in the Lake Erie Watershed." Stormwater overflow poses a significant water qu  more
Congratulations, You're Hired! - Spectrum News
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Congratulations, You're Hired! - Spectrum News * It's been almost two months since graduation, and Elijah Miller '26 finds himself sitting around watching TV most of the day... sometimes as many as 18 TVs at once. Back in April, Elijah came across a job post for a master control operator at Spectrum News in Albany. He quickly applied, and just as quickly, he earned in interview. Elijah was ecstatic at the prosp  more
Congressman Turner Joins Rep. McCaul as Original Cosponsor of Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Turner Joins Rep. McCaul as Original Cosponsor of Russia Sanctions Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Congressman Michael McCaul and 16 of their colleagues to introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would significantly ramp up economic pressure against Russia and Iran, and make it increasingly painful for Vladi  more
Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Yields Charges Against 46 Suspects
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Yields Charges Against 46 Suspects * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Authorities have filed criminal charges against 46 people as part of a crackdown on organized retail crime across the state, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today. "A team approach gives law enforcement the upper hand to dismantle theft groups that harm Ohio's businesses and consumers," W  more
DCCC Statement on Max Miller's Refusal to Step Aside Amid Serious, Credible Allegations of Domestic Abuse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Max Miller's Refusal to Step Aside Amid Serious, Credible Allegations of Domestic Abuse * DCCC spokesperson Riya Vashi released the following statement after Ohio's ballot deadline passed with Max Miller refusing to step aside as the Republican nominee in the 7th Congressional District -despite serious, credible allegations of domestic abuse and mounting calls fro  more
Economic Development Executive Sam Brady joins Shawnee State University
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Economic Development Executive Sam Brady joins Shawnee State University * Shawnee State University is growing its commitment to deliver the growing demands for workforce talent in support of meaningful economic development in south central Ohio. Sam Brady, named one of North America's Top 50 economic development professionals in 2025, will serve as SSU's first Executive Director of Economic Development and  more
Electrical Engineering Senior Paves Career Path Through Co-Ops
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Electrical Engineering Senior Paves Career Path Through Co-Ops * Kaiden Snyder brought a fascination with computers to The University of Toledo's College of Engineering. "I always wanted to work on the motherboards," said Snyder, an electrical engineering senior who was building his own desktop computers even before his freshman year at Northwest Ohio's Gibsonburg High School. "Motherboards, semiconductors, p  more
Estate Gift Strengthens Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Estate gift strengthens Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University Walter Freedman's $500,000 bequest will support emerging technology, student engagement and patron services in Kelvin Smith Library - The estate of Walter Freedman has gifted $500,000 to the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship in Kelvin Smith Library to establish the Freedman Family Excellence Fund  more
Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis: A potentially life-threating condition
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis: A potentially life-threating condition * Have you ever pushed yourself so hard during a workout that your muscles felt like they were on fire? "If you take on new, aggressive workouts before your body is properly conditioned, you could be at risk for developing rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life-threating medical emergency," said Dr. Michae  more
Fashion Students Design Collections Inspired by Hall of Famers
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Fashion Students Design Collections Inspired by Hall of Famers * When the Canton Chamber of Commerce asked Kent State fashion students to design collections for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fashion Show, they didn't just create outfits. They created stories. Each student focused on a single inductee, researching their background and hometown to craft looks that captured the person behind the legacy. "It's kind of  more
Four Dinsmore Attorneys Named IP STARS
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Four Dinsmore Attorneys Named IP STARS * In its annual publication recognizing notable intellectual property attorneys across the nation, Managing IP has named four Dinsmore attorneys as "IP STARS" in 2026. The research for IP STARS covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions. The research is conducted rigorously and impartially by a team of  more
Ga. A.G. Carr, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Hono  more
Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection Summary Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026 Product Type: Cosmetics Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect Company Name: Henkel Corp Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession  more
Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center Senior Fellow Smith Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Zack Smith, senior legal fellow of courts and the constitution at the Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * The American Bar Asso  more
How One Professor Is Bridging History and Accessibility at World Heritage Sites
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * How One Professor Is Bridging History and Accessibility at World Heritage Sites * MaryAnn Devine is a premier Kent State University professor of Cultural Foundations of Education and Disabilities Studies. She's also an accessibility expert and one of only two U.S. evaluators on an elite UNESCO World Heritage Oversight sub-committee. Devine recently conducted a high-profile assessment of Mont-Saint-Michel to improv  more
Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs * by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer What began as a shared interest in entrepreneurship has grown into a community of six Cedarville University students who are launching businesses, leading a national organization and pursuing kingdom impact through the "Hustle House." Centered on the intersection of faith and entrepreneursh  more
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Children's Hospital with $600,000 to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Nationwide Children's Hospital posted the following news release: * * * Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Children's Hospital with $600,000 to Support Pediatric Cancer Research * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Nationwide Children's Hospital with two grants totaling $700,000 to support pediatric cancer research. James Reinecke, MD, investigator in the Center for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospit  more
JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures * BACKGROUND: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced plans to close its San Bruno, California, and Chicago, Illinois, facilities within three years, with transfers potentially beginning as early as August 2026. San Bruno holdings comprise 100,000 cubic feet of records, including Asia  more
KnowledgeWorks: Journey of Change - Systems Transformation in North Dakota and Minnesota
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * The Journey of Change: Systems Transformation in North Dakota and Minnesota KEY TAKEAWAYS: * North Dakota and Minnesota illustrate that transformation journeys vary in pace and approach, but both depend on collaboration, alignment and continuous improvement to scale meaningful change * Systems transformation begins not with fixed definitions, but with a shared purpose that communities co-create based on their un  more
Landsman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Keep Hemp Beverages Safe and on Shelves
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Keep Hemp Beverages Safe and on Shelves * Cincinnati, OH - This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) introduced bipartisan legislation that creates a safe and straightforward national framework to keep hemp-derived beverages on the market. Last year, the Trump Administration passed legislation that significantly lowe  more
Lubrizol Expands Fluid Engineering Distribution Network Across Africa With Solevo Group
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news: * * * Lubrizol Expands Fluid Engineering Distribution Network Across Africa with Solevo Group * Partnership expands access to Lubrizol Fluid Engineering solutions across strategically important African markets. - CLEVELAND, Ohio - Lubrizol is expanding its Fluid Engineering (LFE) distribution network in Africa through a new partnership with SOLEVO Group. The agreement will extend the distrib  more
Marijuana Has Been Rescheduled: What It Means for Employers and What It Doesn't
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Marijuana Has Been Rescheduled: What It Means for Employers and What It Doesn't * Frantz Ward Associate Ben F. Kerns joins fellow Associate and host Josh A. Friedman to explain what it actually means now that the DOJ has rescheduled marijuana, and where employers are getting the wrong idea from the headlines. The discussion covers: * what the April 2026 order does and doesn't do,   more
McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio With ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio with ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12 Exclusive integration will bring assessment developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Reading and Dyslexia Research Program to K-12 classrooms around the world Key Highlights: * Exclusive integration adds ROAR, the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading   more
Megan Walsh Named Vice President for Academic Affairs
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- Edgewood College issued the following news: * * * Megan Walsh Named Vice President for Academic Affairs * Madison, Wis. (August 11, 2026) - Edgewood University is honored to welcome Dr. Megan Walsh as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of English. Dr. Walsh began her new role July 1, 2026. "I could not be more excited to join Edgewood University at this pivotal moment," Dr. Walsh said. "It is clear that our faculty and staff are exceptionally in  more
Menopause Society: Social Disadvantage Greatly Amplifies Risk of Mortality in Women With Early Menopause
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Social Disadvantage Greatly Amplifies Risk of Mortality in Women With Early Menopause New study shows that of all social disadvantage variables; unemployment has the strongest association with both   more
NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Summer National Meeting to Highlight Innovation and Resilience * On August 11-14, 2026, state insurance regulators will gather in Columbus, Ohio, with their counterparts from across the world, industry leaders, and interested parties for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Summer National Meeting, wh  more
National 811 Day: CenterPoint Energy Reminds Nearly 350,000 Ohio Natural Gas Customers to Always Contact 811 Before Any Digging Projects
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * National 811 Day: CenterPoint Energy Reminds Nearly 350,000 Ohio Natural Gas Customers to Always Contact 811 Before Any Digging Projects * The free 811 national service is an essential safety step to help keep customers, workers, businesses safe and prevent damage to underground natural gas and electric lines DAYTON, Ohio - Aug. 11, 2026 - Today, on National 811 Day, CenterPoint Ener  more
Rep. Jordan, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Korea Media & Communications Commission Chairman Kim
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Kim Jong-cheol, chairman of the Korea Media and Communications Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 Mr. Kim Jong-cheol Chairman Korea Media and Communications Commission Government Complex-Gwacheon, Building 2 47 Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si Gyeonggi-do 13809 Republic of Korea Dear Chairman Kim: The Committe  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Ph.D. Student Earns Prestigious SMART Scholarship
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship Student conducts AI research through government scholarship-for-service award - Cedric Bone, a Ph.D. student at Rochester Institute of Technology, wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guar  more
Sens. Cassidy, Sanders Issue Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: We write  more
Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate at Antioch University: A Q&A with Faculty Member Rick Lepore
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate at Antioch University: A Q&A with Faculty Member Rick Lepore * As the mental health field continues to evolve, more clinicians are seeking approaches that address the connection between mind, body, emotion, and nervous system health. Antioch University's Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate is designed for licensed therapists and helping professionals who want to deepen their c  more
Surviving Pompeii with Steven Tuck: Latest 'In Such a Place' episode now live
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Surviving Pompeii with Steven Tuck: Latest 'In Such a Place' episode now live * The eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the devastation of the ancient city of Pompeii is a history lesson many have learned. Now, Steven Tuck, professor of History at Miami University, is proving to the world that what we've learned of the tragedy is not the full story. Tuck joins Miami President Gregory Crawford on the latest episode of the "  more
Tennessee Lawyers Honored at ABA Annual Meeting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Tennessee Lawyers Honored at ABA Annual Meeting * Lawyers gathered in Chicago at the end of July for the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting. The event included educational presentations, governance meetings, induction of new president Barbara J. Howard of Ohio and recognition of several Tennessee lawyers. Nashville lawyer Jonathan Cole concluded his two-  more
University of Cincinnati Radiation Oncologist Speaks With Local 12 News About Clinical Trial for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC radiation oncologist speaks with Local 12 news about clinical trial for head and neck cancer treatment By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Dr. Sara Medek, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the UC College of Medicine, is leading a clinical trial to reduce radiation in certain areas while effectively treating cancer with fewer painful side effects. Medek told Local 12 New  more
University of Cincinnati: Cancer Center Director Charts Future Based on Collaboration, AI
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Cancer Center director charts future based on collaboration, AI New leader shares vision in The Cancer Letter, Cincinnati Business Courier By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu David Gius, MD, PhD, was featured in a Cincinnati Business Courier article and The Cancer Letter's "The Directors" podcast discussing his priorities and goals after he recently took the helm as director of the U  more
University of Cincinnati: CCM Starling Prep Alumna Christina Nam Wins First Prize at International Ysaye Competition in Korea
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM Starling Prep alumna Christina Nam wins first prize at International Ysaye Competition in Korea Nam studied with Prof. Kurt Sassmannshaus for more than a decade By Rebecca Butts, buttsrl@ucmail.uc.edu CCM Starling Prep alumna Christina Nam won the first prize in the Senior Division of the Ysaye International Music Competition in Icheon, South Korea, on July 11, 2026. Now age 23, Nam studied violin  more
University of Cincinnati: Riding the Wave of the Odyssey Effect
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Riding the wave of the Odyssey effect Places mentioned in Homer's epic poems see boost in tourism By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu The Greek news outlet Ekathimerini turned to two University of Cincinnati Classics experts for context about how the Christopher Nolan movie "The Odyssey" was inspiring tourism in Greece. Tour operators have been capitalizing on the public interest   more
USASA Fort Dix bids farewell to Dunker, welcomes Huffman as commander
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * USASA Fort Dix bids farewell to Dunker, welcomes Huffman as commander * JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix bid farewell to U.S. Army Col. Bryan Dunker, outgoing commander, and welcomed U.S. Army Col. Clay Huffman, incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2026. The ceremony marked t  more
UToledo Health Rehab Helps 84-Year-Old Qualify for National Senior Games
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Rehab Helps 84-Year-Old Qualify for National Senior Games * Just a few years ago, Ab Khan's health was deteriorating fast. After losing his wife in 2019, the 84-year-old's health rapidly declined as he lost more than 30 pounds, relied on a walker to get around and suffered from frequent falls. "My feet were hanging in my grave; that's where I was. And she pulled me right out and pushed me," Kha  more
Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award * Kris Sproles, Wright State video content producer, won a Regional Emmy and a state journalism award. Kris Sproles, video content producer in Wright State University's Office of University Communications and Marketing, earned two professional awards for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism: a Regional Emmy and a state journ  more
Wyden, Davidson, Jayapal and Biggs Call for GAO Investigation into Warrantless Federal Surveillance of Americans' Bank Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Wyden, Davidson, Jayapal and Biggs Call for GAO Investigation into Warrantless Federal Surveillance of Americans' Bank Records Members call out secret "hotwatch" real-time tracking, abuse of All Writs Act, and dragnet financial searches targeting innocent Americans - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., requested that t  more