SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (July 14, 2026) — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Fernando Rodriguez Lopez of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laude.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

WASHINGTON DC (July 7, 2026) — The National Organic Program (NOP) has posted a Common Organic System Plan (OSP) for organic farms, businesses, and certifiers. An OSP is central to the organic certification process, because it describes how a farm or business follows the USDA organic rules. The plan includes information on production practices, processing and how organic products are protected as they travel along supply chains.

OXFORD, OHIO (July 6, 2026) — Isabella Moore from Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Miami University spring 2026 President's List.

Miami University students ranked in the top 3% of undergraduate students within each division for the spring 2026 semester have been named to the President's List, recognizing academic excellence.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (June 30, 2026) — As Minnesotans gear up for Fourth of July celebrations, AAA is reminding everyone to plan for holiday traffic, practice fireworks safety, and stay vigilant about wildfire risks to help keep our communities safe throughout the holiday weekend.

Fireworks

Fireworks remain one of the most recognizable parts of the holiday, but they also carry serious risks.