WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced that Vice Chair and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will fulfill the remaining term as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association after serving as Vice Chair since December 2022 and following the news that DGA Chair and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. "I am honored to serve as the next chair of th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: At its recent annual convention in Chicago, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) honored Department of Emerging Media adjunct faculty member and St. Thomas Director of Communications Sheree R. Curry with its Salute to Excellence Award. Curry received the award in the national business news category for her "Hail to the Chiefs" article that was published in USA Today's 2023 Black History Month  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, and already momentum is building from all corners of the diverse Democratic coalition from AANHPI, Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ leaders, and more. The Harris-Walz ticket is unifying Democrats and creating historic enthusiasm with less than 100 days until Election Day. In case you missed it, here's what constituen  more