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Tampa, Fla. – – September 28, 2026 -- Universal Parking has secured a new parking management contract for Bayshore Gardens, an office complex along Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard corridor, extending its Southeast footprint in high-traffic mixed-use properties.

Self-park garage adds covered and touchless access near Hillsborough Bay

The facility, with an entrance on S. Ysabella Avenue between Barcelona Wine Bar and Altura Bayshore, includes covered parking, accessible spaces and touchless entry designed for tenants and visitors to the waterfront office campus.

Contract deepens existing partnership with property owner Asana Partners

Justin Kinsey, CPP, Vice President of Operations – Central Florida at Universal Parking, said the company aims to deliver a seamless parking experience for Bayshore Gardens as South Tampa's tenant and visitor base grows.

Phoenix – September 26, 2026 -- A peer-reviewed study from University of Phoenix examining AI-supported storytelling in environmental science education has been named an Editor's Choice paper by the journal Glacies.

Study links AI-generated imagery to measurable gains in student engagement

The paper, "Harnessing AI, Virtual Landscapes, and Anthropomorphic Imaginaries to Enhance Environmental Science Education at Jökulsárlón Proglacial Lagoon, Iceland," was published in February 2026. It reports that 87.1% of surveyed students enjoyed the anthropomorphic narratives used in the course, while 82.0% agreed the approach reinforced systems thinking.

Chicago – September 23, 2026 -- Fishman Public Relations has been named the No. 1 franchise PR firm in Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers ranking for the ninth consecutive year, based on a survey of more than 1,000 franchise brands.

Entrepreneur's survey scores suppliers on quality, cost and value across the franchise industry

The annual ranking draws on responses from franchisors and franchisees who rate the suppliers they work with, covering both emerging brands and long-established chains. Each supplier receives a composite score, with top performers ranked within their category.

Oceanside, Calif. – September 23, 2026 -- LAMVIN, a Catalyst Acoustics Group brand, has launched Sonic Theater Board, a rigid, black sound-absorptive panel targeting reverberation control in commercial, educational, hospitality, and entertainment spaces.

Product ships in field-cuttable boards for renovation and new-build projects

The panels are offered in standard 4' x 8' boards, plus 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' tiles, and can be trimmed on site with a standard utility knife to fit virtually any ceiling grid. LAMVIN says the design targets faster installation timelines for contractors working across both retrofit and new construction jobs.

Washington – September 22, 2026 -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) will hold its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, the company confirmed.

Danaher to webcast hour-long Q3 results discussion on October 21

The call, lasting approximately one hour, will be webcast via the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under "Events & Presentations," alongside a slide presentation. Investors can dial in at 800-267-6316 within the U.S. or +1 203-518-9783 outside the U.S., using Conference ID DHRQ326.

Jackson, Wyo. – September 22, 2026 -- Ward | Blake Architects has been named to Forbes' America's Best-in-State Residential Architects 2026, marking the Jackson, Wyoming firm's second consecutive year on the national list during its 30th anniversary.

Forbes reassesses every firm annually, including prior honorees

For its 2026 architecture lists, Forbes reevaluated all practices, including firms recognized the previous year, rather than automatically renewing past selections. Firms were judged by Forbes editors and an advisory board of architecture and design authorities using a submitted residence and each practice's broader portfolio. The Forbes Architecture System of Evaluation weighs quality of work, environmental and cultural responsiveness, sustainability, siting, local context, architectural form, materials and craft. Forbes states there is no fee to participate.

San Francisco – September 22, 2026 -- Minerva University secured three No. 1 rankings in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, marking its debut appearance in the annual survey.

Minerva tops 73 institutions in the Regional Colleges West category

The university ranked No. 1 overall, tied for No. 1 among private institutions, and No. 1 in Best Value Schools within the Regional Colleges West segment. U.S. News evaluated the category using up to 13 factors, including graduation rates, first-year retention, peer assessment, faculty resources and financial resources.

Academic metrics underpin the ranking outcome

Minerva reports a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 87% of classes enrolling fewer than 20 students. The university's four-year graduation rate stands at 79%.

Marlborough, Mass. – September 22, 2026 -- Quantiphi has been named a Leader in the NelsonHall 2026 NEAT Evaluation Report for Wealth and Asset Management Services within the AI and Analytics Services category, outranking several established global technology and services providers.

Quantiphi outperforms established rivals in AI and analytics services for wealth management

The AI-native services company was positioned ahead of multiple large-scale technology and services providers in the AI and Analytics Services category of the report, a segment that evaluates vendor capability in AI advisory, data and application modernization, and business process reimagination for wealth and asset management institutions.

Stockholm – September 22, 2026 -- Essity will publish its interim report for the third quarter of 2026 on October 22 at approximately 07:00 CET, the hygiene and health company confirmed.

CEO and CFO to host live webcast at 09:00 CET

President and CEO Ulrika Kolsrud, together with EVP and CFO Fredrik Rystedt, will present the results via a live webcast and teleconference at 09:00 CET the same day. The session will remain available for on-demand viewing after the live broadcast concludes.

Dial-in access offered across three regions

Investors and analysts seeking to participate in the question-and-answer session can join via dedicated conference lines in the UK, the United States, and Sweden. Essity has instructed participants to call in ahead of the scheduled start and identify themselves as joining the "Essity" call.

Henderson, Tenn. – September 20, 2026 -- Freed-Hardeman University enrolled 2,296 students this fall, posting an all-time-high five-year graduation rate of 71% that exceeds nine of Tennessee's public four-year universities.

Retention rate reaches 89% as new student numbers climb 5%

FHU's 89% retention rate accompanied a 5% year-over-year increase in new students. Full-time undergraduate enrollment rose 3%, while on-campus residency grew 5%, adding to a total undergraduate population of 1,806 students.

Graduate enrollment jumps 13% while international student count hits record high

Full-time graduate enrollment increased 13% this fall, bringing graduate program participation to 490 students. The university also welcomed its highest-ever number of international students, broadening its base of cultural backgrounds on campus.