Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
A Lifelong Samford Connection Leads Song Bowers to Physical Therapy
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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A Lifelong Samford Connection Leads Song Bowers to Physical Therapy
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Long before becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student, Song Bowers was building memories on Samford University's campus.
The child of John Bowers Jr., a telephone services associate in Technology Services at Samford University, she grew up attending football games, Homecoming celebrations and other campus events with her
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AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- Air University posted the following news:
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AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners
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The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony June 19.
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT alumnus, was the featured speaker and noted the impacts of AFIT education on developing Depa
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Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain
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Space supports nearly every aspect of modern military operations. Navigation, communications, missile warning and intelligence collection all rely on capabilities operating far above the Earth. As competitors expand their capabilities and commercial compan
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Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain
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Space supports nearly every aspect of modern military operations. Navigation, communications, missile warning and intelligence collection all rely on capabilities operating far above the Earth. As competitors expand their capabilities and commercial companies reshape the domain, military leaders are being challenged to think differently about de
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Albany State University Student Selected for Prestigious Howard University Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program
ALBANY, Georgia, June 30 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Student Selected for Prestigious Howard University Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program
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Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., June 30, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) political science senior from Birmingham, Alabama, Leah Cowen, is expanding her academic and professional horizons this summer as a participant in the highly competitive Pre-Ph.D. Summer
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Auburn College of Engineering: Assistant Professor in CSSE Wins Sony Faculty Innovation Award
AUBURN, Alabama, July 1 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Assistant professor in CSSE wins Sony Faculty Innovation Award
By Joe McAdory
Jiaqi Wang is researching a future where artificial intelligence (AI) models don't require training. Instead, they can be generated.
His research, "The Next Era of Parameter Acquisition: Neural Network Model Generation via Large Language Models," earned the assistant professor of computer science and software engin
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CECOM ASIC Accelerates Help Desk Support via GenAI Integration
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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CECOM ASIC Accelerates Help Desk Support via GenAI Integration
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The Army is wasting no time implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into its enterprise structures.
In recent months, the United States Army Communications-Electronics Command Army Software and Innovation Center (CECOM ASIC) has aggressively incorporated AI capabilities into its Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) that services th
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Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine - Chattanooga has named Benjamin C. Smith, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Smith steps into the role after serving as interim chair of the department since January 2025.
Dr. Smith has played a key role in training fu
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Christian Scholar's Review: Imago Dei and Christian Formation in Healthcare Education
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Christian Scholar's Review: Imago Dei and Christian Formation in Healthcare Education
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The atrium inside Samford University's School of Health Sciences.
This article originally appeared in June in Christian Scholar's Review.
God invites us to participate in his grand plan of reconciliation through the vocation of restoration in a broken world. This vocation is a call to shine a light in the darkn
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
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The American beach vacation is a beloved summer tradition. Across US beach towns, for example, searches by families for Airbnb stays this summer are up nearly 20 percent. 1 However, traveling to the coast is increasingly out of reach for many families with 79 percent of Americans saying
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Discovering Purpose: Logan Guzik's Journey at McWhorter School of Pharmacy
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Discovering Purpose: Logan Guzik's Journey at McWhorter School of Pharmacy
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When Logan Guzik arrived at Samford University as a prepharmacy student, he wanted to become a pharmacist but didn't yet know where that path would lead. Six years later, he graduated from McWhorter School of Pharmacy as valedictorian of the Class of 2026, earning a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration thr
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From Samford to Service: Mary Drinkard Begins Career in Health Care Advocacy
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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From Samford to Service: Mary Drinkard Begins Career in Health Care Advocacy
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For Mary Drinkard '26, health care administration is about creating opportunities for people to receive the care they need, regardless of where they live.
The Rome, Georgia, native, who has long considered Alabama home, graduated from Samford University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. Follo
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Governor Ivey Announces New Federal Grant Eligibility Will Help Qualifying Alabamians Prepare for High-Demand Employment Opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces New Federal Grant Eligibility Will Help Qualifying Alabamians Prepare for High-Demand Employment Opportunities
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MONTGOMERY -Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama's Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused training more accessible to qualifying
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How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows
BROOKLYN, New York, June 30 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows
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World Without Exploitation cofounders, President Rachel Foster '94 and CEO Lauren Hersh '02, who work alongside a third alumnae, Policy Director Rebecca Zipkin '11 gained national attention for their work with the Epstein survivors.
The public service announcement video opening was striking and effective: A series of
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Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / A memorable 2 years for Noah Richardson
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / A memorable 2 years for Noah Richardson
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Noah Richardson celebrates a rover weigh-in of 19 pounds, earning bonus points for coming in under 20 pounds at the 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama, April 10.
Noah Richardson didn't need to be told twice.
Associate Professor Todd Letcher told the freshmen gathered at a camp before the start
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Justice IG: Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act Grant Awarded to the University of Alabama
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-066) on June 24, 2026 entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act Grant Awarded to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama":
Here is the executive summary:
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Objectives
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the University of Alabama a grant tot
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Welcomes 45 Students to Bulldog Pharmacy Camp
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Welcomes 45 Students to Bulldog Pharmacy Camp
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Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy recently welcomed 45 high school juniors, seniors and rising college freshmen to campus for the 14th year of Bulldog Pharmacy Camp, offering students an immersive introduction to the pharmacy profession.
The weeklong overnight camp offers prospective students opportunities t
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Michael McClanahan Named Orlando Regional President for Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners
Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier t
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RAGA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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RAGA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates the Supreme Court's historic ruling allowing states to uphold Title IX and protect sex-based categories in sports. The Court ruled on two cases at the state level: West Virginia v. B.P.J and Little v. Hecox, defended by West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuske
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Samford's School of Education Earns Top Marks from National Council on Teacher Quality
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford's School of Education Earns Top Marks from National Council on Teacher Quality
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Once again recognized among the nation's leaders in teacher preparation, Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education earned an A+ rating for its undergraduate programs and an A rating for its graduate programs by the National Council on Teacher Quality's (NCTQ).
The ratings reflect the school's commit
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SCOTUS Upholds "Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights--to freely participate in our community." Advocates Vow to Advance Full Inclusion.
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news:
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SCOTUS Upholds "Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights--to freely participate in our community." Advocates Vow to Advance Full Inclusion.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that all children born in the United States are citizens at birth, regardless of the
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force
Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced he is joining the newly launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and strengthen
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
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The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses acro
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Television Academy: Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to be Inducted into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26
The Television Academy today announced the induction of seven television legends into the 28th Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday evening, Aug. 13, kicking off Televerse 26, the industry's flagship festival.
The Hall of Fa
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Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
AUBURN, Alabama, June 29 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
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When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for physical imperfections like blemishes, bruises or other visible damage. Meanwhile, horticultural researchers focus on what shoppers can't see -pests beneath the surface that pack a serious punch: thrips.
In 2020, a major outbreak of tomato spotted wilt virus -a thrips transmitted
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Troy University and American Village welcome educators for Teacher Institute Workshop 2026
TROY, Alabama, June 30 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University and American Village welcome educators for Teacher Institute Workshop 2026
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Troy University and American Village partnered to provide educators with a week of professional learning featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative workshops, and classroom resources designed to strengthen the teaching of American history at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, last week.
Throughout the week, teac
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UAH Researcher Finds Martian Dust Storms May Generate Atmospheric Electrical Conditions That Could Impact Mars Missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAH researcher finds martian dust storms may generate atmospheric electrical conditions that could impact Mars missions
Russ Nelson
A new study by a doctoral researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, suggests global dust storms on Mars may organize the Martian atmosphere into regions favorable for electrical activity, increasing the
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