CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 27 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.7075 per share of common stock, payable on September 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record as of August 8, 2023. This quarterly dividend is a continuation of the increase in the annualized dividend approved by the Board and announced   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 26 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Report highlights how American Water is sustainably strengthening communities across the U.S. * * * American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has issued its seventh biennial Sustainability Report covering its industry leadership and performance on environmental, social, and governance  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 27 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * AFFIRMS 2023 GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS * * * American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, of $1.44 per share, compared to $1.20 per share for the same quarter in 2022 and $2.37 per share for the year-to date period ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2.07 per share for the same period in 2022. "The c  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 27 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM, associate professor of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), has been nominated by NJ Governor Phil Murphy as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health. Dr. Baston's nomination comes as a replacement for Judith Persichilli, who is retiring. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, as Dr. Baston becomes the first CMSRU facult  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 28 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent to feature its AI-Powered DriveSafe (R) Enforcement System used to encourage motorists to slow down in school zones Conduent to also discuss a solution using mobile cameras mounted on school bus exteriors that will activate when bus lights flash and the "stop arm" extends * * * Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobilit  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Ian S. Marx and George David Zalepa will be recognized at the New Jersey Law Journal's (NJLJ) New Jersey Legal Awards 2023. Marx, a shareholder in the Litigation Practice, is one of three finalists for Attorney of the Year. Zalepa, a shareholder in the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice, has been selected to the "New Leaders of   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 28 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the climate target set by Wiley (NYSE: WLY) to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Wiley's commitment to these science-based targets signifies the company's dedication to act on the urgent need to address climate change. SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: A Mayer Brown team advised Somerset Re on its agreement with Prudential Financial, Inc. to reinsure approximately $12.5 billion of reserves backing Prudential's guaranteed universal life policies issued by Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval. This is Somerset's third deal wit  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, July 27 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Montclair State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Junius Gonzales has been named to the American Association of University Administrators' (AAUA) Board of Directors. Gonzales is one of five new members appointed to the Board, filling vacant positions. The AAUA is a nonprofit organization for higher education leaders at all types of American higher education instituti  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on July 25, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in five cases alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The Findings of Probable Cause announced today include three cases involving alleged disability discrimination  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced settlements with 22 employment/personnel service firms operating as unregistered businesses in the state. The firms - whose services run the gamut from executive-level employment placements to hourly labor assignments - agreed to the settlements to resolve the Division's investi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 25, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today announced his intention to nominate Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health. Dr. Baston will assume the role in August following the retirement of Commissioner Judith Persichilli. "I am thrilled to nominate Dr. Kaitlan Baston as our next Commissioner of the Department of Health," said Governor Murphy. "The   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today signed A-5176, which aims to improve voter confidence in the reporting of election results by requiring periodic reporting of vote tallies beginning on the night of primary and general elections until all eligible ballots have been counted and the election is certified. The required report details will include the number and types of ballots that have be  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 24, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill to protect service workers from a sudden and unexpected loss of employment due to a change in ownership where they work. This legislation will provide important employment protections and peace of mind for many New Jersey service employees. "Service employees should not have the rug pulled out from under them for circumstances outside thei  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 24, 2023: In a continued effort to support victims of domestic violence, Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-1517, authorizing the issuance of protective orders for certain victimized persons in situations for which domestic violence statutes do not apply due to lack of familial or dating relationship between the victim and offending actor. Specifically, the bill provides greater protection  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A-1970/S-1298) requiring the State Board of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations concerning the confinement, care, and treatment of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal. The rules and regulations, which must be adopted within 180 days after today's signing, will establish penalties for viola  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (A-1970/S-1298) requiring the State Board of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations concerning the confinement, care, and treatment of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal. The rules and regulations, which must be adopted within 180 days after today's signing, will establish penalties for viola  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S-981/A-2354) strengthening protections for animals by establishing procedures for the seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations. "I am proud to sign legislation that will not only strengthen protections for animals in New Jersey, but ensure that animals who have suffered cruel treatment are cared  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 24, 2023: With concerns growing over the impact of social media on young people, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation to establish a commission to study the effects of social media usage both in and out of school on adolescents. The work of this commission will build on the Governor's ongoing efforts to address the mental health needs of New Jersey youth. "Social media use is undo  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will lead a nine-day, multi-country economic mission to East Asia in October, including visits to Japan and South Korea. The Governor announced the trip during an economic forum this morning with Tom Bracken of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. New Jersey is home to the fourth highest percentage of Asian Americans of any state in the nation, with a population of ne  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Legislation (S3406) Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law will enact new measures to ensure greater fiscal accountability and transparency at public institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Empowering the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to work alongside public institutions in support of their long-term fiscal health, the law directs OSHE to implement policies such as   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 26 (TNSres) -- New Jersey American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water is well on its way to meeting New Jersey's 10-year lead service line replacement target -- with more than 4,000 lead and galvanized steel water service lines replaced to date. Though, with more than 24,000 water service lines currently identified as needing replacement and many more yet to be identified, New Jersey American Water is call  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has once again awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarship funding to Thomas Edison State University for students enrolled in nuclear energy engineering technology and related technical programs. "Since the scholarship program became available at the University in 2014, the NRC has supported hundreds of students who have advanced through our programs," noted Dr.   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 26 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: How should New Jersey repair the historic and ongoing harms caused by slavery, segregation, and racial subjugation? That was the question that guided the School of Public and International Affairs' Policy Task Force on Reparations in New Jersey as it researched, compiled, and presented its comprehensive report to distinguished guests on May 5. The junior task force --   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 25 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: In 1787, with the nascent United States of America in danger of going broke and falling apart, a group of delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, the young country's governing document. The Constitutional Convention instead resulted in an entirely new system of governance, one that markedly increased power at the federal level. Almost 240  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 28 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on July 27, 2023: * * * SPIA's Guess Serves as Lead Author on Two 'Science' Papers Published Today * * * The 2016 U.S. presidential election raised significant concerns among academics, political observers, policymakers, and much of the general public about the role social media played in the spread of misinformation during the campaign and the concurrent ris  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 25 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Five exceptional scholars from around the world will come to Princeton University this fall to begin a year of research, writing and collaboration as the 11th cohort of Fung Global Fellows. For the 2023-24 academic year, the scholars will once again work on "sustainable futures" and explore the sustainability of current systems and practices in light of historic, contemporary and future challenges, with   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 27 -- Princeton University issued the following statement on July 26, 2023, by President Christopher L. Eisgruber: * * * Today the United States Supreme Court backed away from more than fifty years of established case law allowing colleges and universities to take race into account as one factor among many in a holistic admission process. Those precedents wisely recognized that colleges and universities must have some discretion to determine how best to find and att  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 26 (TNSres) -- Rider University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Barbara Franz conducted research and taught in Hungary last fall * * * Last fall, Dr. Barbara Franz traveled to Budapest, Hungary, via a Fulbright Scholar Award, her third honor from the prestigious organization. Previously, she earned two Fulbright Specialist awards, which brought her to Lithuania and South Africa. As a Fulbright Scholar, Franz sought to understand the root causes o  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 26 (TNSres) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University rising senior Maria Castillo received a fellowship from the New Jersey Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program this summer. The program is designed to prepare high-performing Hispanic students for success in a professional workplace. Participants in the program gain practical experience during an internship as well as traditional classroom instruction geared toward leadership and pro  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 27 -- Rider University issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Joan Mazzotti '72 is the new chair of the Rider University Board of Trustees. Additionally, four new members were elected to the Board: Chris Carothers '91, '94, Neil Gerard '89, Meghan Holohan '99, '01 and Christopher Nikolich '92. William M. Rue '69 was also named a trustee emeritus for his 27 years of service to the Board. All terms were effective July 1. Joan Mazzotti '72 is now the f  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, July 27 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: In Jason Heindl's lab, biofilm is more than a slimy buildup that sticks to surfaces. This living multicellular community is the key to understanding how bacteria cause infections. Heindl joined the Rowan community as an assistant professor in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at the College of Science & Mathematics in September 2022. He has studied Agrobacterium for 13 years. There's still a  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Known for transforming discarded objects into art, Willie Cole has inspired others to find beauty in things that seem useless and unwanted. "To be in a space with him is to see the world differently,'' said Salamishah Tillet, executive director of Express Newark, where Cole completed his one-year artist residency this summer. During his time at Express Newark, a socially engaged center for art and design supported by  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 29 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers study of cadmium in pregnant women yields crucial insights into the placenta's role in regulating toxin exposure * * * As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can adversely impact fetal development. Now, researchers at the Rutgers School of Public Health think they're beginning to understand how the metal inflicts its damage: by disrupting placental hor  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Rich Williams, who will be a senior broadcast journalism student this fall at St. Bonaventure University, is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Russert Career Award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association. Williams will be recognized during the association's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and celebration on Sept. 21 in Clarence, New York. Williams, who is from Randolph, New Jersey, caught the jou  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 27 -- Stockton University issued the following news on July 26, 2023: It's a question that Gail Rosenthal hears a lot, especially in her job as the executive director of Stockton University's Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. Why didn't the Jews fight back? "They did! And many were called partisans, and they fought in the woods mostly in Eastern Europe and Nazi-occupied Europe," she said. To bring more attention to this part of the Holocaust, the cente  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 25 -- Stockton University issued the following news: Stories of Atlantic City was founded in 2018 as a way to amplify the voices of underrepresented city residents. The Noyes Arts Garage has enriched that same community since it opened in 2013. A new $100,000 grant by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation will help both Stockton-affiliated organizations work more closely together toward those goals and "build power, reimagine systems and strengthen economic resilience."  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 27 -- Stockton University issued the following news on July 26, 2023: The Stockton University Young Alumni Club is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 Advisory Board. Upon graduating from Stockton, alumni automatically become members of the Young Alumni Club, which offers a supportive community for recent graduates who have obtained a bachelor's degree. Membership lasts for 10 years after graduation. In their first meeting on June 27, the new Advisory Board members ga  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 27 (TNSres) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Based on data, machine learning can quickly and efficiently analyze large amounts of information to provide suggestions and help make decisions. For example, phones and computers expose us to machine learning technologies such as voice recognition, personalized shopping suggestions, targeted advertisements and email filtering. Machine learning impacts extensive applications across diverse  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, July 26 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: In an effort to expand its offerings of life-changing educational opportunities to students around the world, Montclair State University has partnered with INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organization. The international student recruitment collaboration aims to enhance the University's global reach and provide opportunities for international students. Beginning in Januar  more

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, July 27 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Throughout the first seven months of 2023, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has continued to provide first responders with access to the network and solutions they need to achieve their mission under nearly any conditions, already responding to 873 requests for mission-critical communications support from public safety agencies. Since January, the Veriz  more