ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued the following news release: More than 150 members of the Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the leading professional organization for oncology professionals, will meet with Members of Congress on Tuesday urging them to make cancer care a top priority. "Lawmakers have a profound effect on cancer patients and their doctors. From funding the research that leads to new groundbreaking treatments, to ensur  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 5 -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news: The Ben Hogan Award committee, Friends of Golf (FOG) and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) are pleased to present the 2023 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank Finalists. The Finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are senior Ludvig Aberg of Texas Tech, sophomore Gordon Sargent of Vanderbilt and Stanford junior Michael Thorbjornsen. Sargent and Thorbjornsen are first-time Finalists, while  more

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, May 6 (TNSper) -- Hampden-Sydney College issued the following news on May 5, 2023: Vinton C. Bruton IV has been appointed director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College. Hampden-Sydney College announced today that Vinton C. Bruton IV has been appointed director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest following a national search. Mr. Bruton brings to Hampden-Sydney a diverse background with many years o  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 5 (TNSper) -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 4, 2023: Governor Wes Moore today announced the 13 following individuals to the Montgomery County Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission: Andrew V. Jezic (Chair): Andrew V. Jezic is the lead partner and criminal defense attorney with Jezic & Moyse, LLC. Mr. Jezic is a former Montgomery County Assistant State's Attorney and served as a prosecutor in Anne Arundel County. Jezic formerl  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: The National Main Street Center has designated 42 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America(TM) programs for 2023, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today. Each year, the national group and the Commerce department's Main Street & Rural Planning Center recognize communities demonstrating exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic developme  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, May 3 (TNSres) -- Presbyterian College issued the following news on May 2, 2023: Presbyterian College alumnus Dr. Harry E. Hicklin '14, a physician specializing in cardiovascular medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, recognizes that PC helped him get to where he is today. "I had a great experience at PC," Hicklin said. "I appreciated the close relationships that could be developed with the professors in a smaller environment and how easily accessible they alw  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSper) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news on May 1, 2023: Troutman Pepper announced today that Jason Evans, a partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group, will become office managing partner (OMP) of the Charlotte office, effective May 1, 2023. Evans succeeds Walter Fisher, who has managed the Charlotte office since it opened in 2014 and will now focus on his legal practice full-time. "We are grateful to Walter for providing outst  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 5 (TNSper) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Wake Forest University has named Brian White its next vice president and general counsel beginning July 1. He will also serve as corporate secretary for the University. White comes to Wake Forest from the University of Kansas, where he currently serves as vice chancellor for legal affairs and general counsel. Reporting directly to the President, White will become the principal legal officer for t  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 2 (TNSjou) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Abdou Lachgar, professor of chemistry, has been selected as a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for Namibia. Lachgar will conduct research and teach in the materials science department at the University of Namibia. "I plan to establish collaborations in the development of materials and technologies for two critical applications: sustainable production of hydrogen using solar energy, and conversio  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 5 (TNSgov) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: In the next week, the Biden Administration is expected to propose a new set of regulatory limits on carbon emissions from fossil fueled electric power plants. Stan Meiburg, executive director of Wake Forest University's Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, can explain the history behind the new rules and the impact they may have. Meiburg, known for leading efforts to protect the nat  more