COMMERCE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Texas A&M University-Commerce is growing. As of today, Fall 2023 enrollment stands at 11,983 students, which is a 7% increase in overall enrollment compared to the same time last year. This represents one of the highest enrollment percentage increases in The Texas A&M University System. The biggest enrollment jump was among first-time freshmen, with a remarkable 22.1% increase   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Beginning with the Class of 2024, Willis Independent School District seniors in the top 50 percent of their graduating class will earn automatic admission to Tarleton State University. As part of its Distinguished High School Partners program, Tarleton also will waive ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) requirements for students in the top half of their class and application fees for   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 21 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * Ahead of Kari Lake's appearance at CPAC's Save America Dinner on Saturday alongside noted conspiracy theorists Ken Paxton, Steve Bannon, Robert Malone, and Kash Patel, Arizona Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Olivia Taylor-Puckett issued the following statement: "Kari Lake's appearance at CPAC alongside fringe conspiracy theorists shows she still holds the same fringe  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been appointed by Metrolinx as technical advisor for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project, a 14-kilometer transit line to be located within Hamilton, Ontario. The line will be the city's first light rail transit system and will be designed to accommodate expected future growth a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it is partnering with clients across the U.S. to leverage the latest $7.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding. The Company's current WIFIA funded client work spans the sector and includes drinking water, drought and hazard resilience, and wastewater proje  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 19 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman recently represented Sandton Capital Partners ("Sandton") in a transaction to purchase the assets of Kalera, a vertical farming company, in connection with a Chapter 11 bankruptcy now pending in the Southern District of Texas. Kalera specializes in greens and culinary herbs, and has a nationwide network of hydroponic farms, as well as locations in Germany and Kuwait, with more under construction. Sandt  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 17 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines continues to make travel more rewarding by introducing a new business loyalty program. The first program of its kind, AAdvantage Business(TM) rewards both eligible companies and their travelers with AAdvantage miles and additional Loyalty Points for booking business travel on aa.com or on the American Airlines app. AAdvantage Business(TM) offers a faster pathway to a more rewarding experience fo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- American Airlines issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2023 financial results, including: * Record third-quarter revenue of approximately $13.5 billion. * GAAP third-quarter net loss of $545 million, or ($0.83) per diluted share. * Excluding net special items1, third-quarter net income of $263 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. * Record third-quarter completion  more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Angelo State University issued the following news: By Tom Nurre Dr. Scarlet Clouse, dean of the Angelo State University College of Education, received the 2023 Ted Booker Memorial Award for outstanding contributions in the field of teacher education at the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) Annual Conference earlier this month in San Marcos. The Booker Award was presented to Clouse by the Texas Association of Teacher Educators   more

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Auburn University issued the following campus notice: Architecture faculty members Mary English and Xavier Vendrell have been named co-winners of the international category in the 56th annual FAD Awards for Architecture and Interior Design. English and Vendrell were recognized for their design of "Susan's House," a unique home comprised of four linked volumes separated by "rooms without roofs." The house was built in the historic neighborhood of Lavaca in San Antoni  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, but there is limited understanding of how these common microbes could be involved in the development of these conditions. Working with animal models, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions discovered how the fungus Candida albicans enters the brain, activates tw  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Xiang "Shawn" Zhang has been named director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine after serving as interim director since March 2022. Zhang is a professor of molecular and cellular biology and a McNair Scholar at Baylor. He also holds a William T. Butler, M.D., Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. "Dr. Zha  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: The average person spends more than half their day standing. By taking special care of your feet, you can minimize the stress placed on them. A podiatric specialist from Baylor College of Medicine provides simple tips to keep your feet healthy. "Common problems that people face include hammertoes, blisters, plantar fasciitis and bunions. Some of these are easily solvable, but others may need the invol  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Frequent family meals help children establish developmental and social skills. While parents have busy schedules that can make dinnertime stressful, it is crucial for families to frequently gather for a shared meal. Mealtime looks different for everyone, and a Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains how to get the most out of the bonding experience. "Spending time with your child at the dinne  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Mosquito-transmitted virus infections are on the rise and their spread is accelerating in Texas, Florida and elsewhere in the American South. With the rise of mosquito-borne illnesses, infectious disease experts at Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine are warning of the possible re-emergence of yellow fever in the southern portion of the U.S. Their perspective piece on the virus'   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone marrow transplant patients. The study, which appears in the journal Nature Medicine, is the first part of a two-phase ongoing clinical trial evaluating the effect of modifying the microbio  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Virtues researcher and psychology professor Sarah Schnitker, Ph.D., founds Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science (BRIGHTS) Center * * * Baylor University announced today the launch of the Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science (BRIGHTS) Center, a multidisciplinary center designed to catalyze research related to the science of human flourishing. Housed in Baylor's College of Arts &  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * In recognition of World Menopause Day, Baylor psychologist shares research on hypnotherapy's beneficial effects in relieving hot flashes * * * The natural aging process of perimenopause and menopause can create a wide range of symptoms for women, with hot flashes and poor sleep being the most frequently reported - and most disruptive - symptoms. World Menopause Day is recognized on Oct. 18, and one Baylor Uni  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Now, the University of St. Thomas-Houston's Cameron School of Business (CSB) offers the most flexible, affordable, and fastest quality MBA available. The newly structured program consists of 30 hours, including the core curriculum and four graduate courses of concentration selected by the student. "It's the most flexible MBA in Houston," said the Director of Graduate Admissions and Assistant Professor of  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2023. In this newly created position, Creed will report to Jim Umpleby, chairman and chief executive officer. Reporting to Creed will be group presi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Chambers UK (Chambers and Partners) has ranked practice groups and lawyers from the Haynes and Boone, LLP London office in its 2024 directory of top attorneys in the United Kingdom. Three firm practice groups were ranked by Chambers UK: * Banking & Finance: Fund Finance (London Firms) * Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market (London Firms) * Shipping (UK-wide) The directory also recognized seve  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 21 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Cherokee Nation honored four veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the October meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Father and son Jackie Dale Grass of Chickasha and Jackie Scott Grass of Shady Shores, Texas, Grover Cleveland Parnell of Tulsa, and Ralph Dale Higinbotham of Chouteau were recognized by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Secr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Dallas Independent School District posted the following story on Oct. 19, 2023: During the 17 years that Raquel Radford Baker has worked for Dallas ISD's Transportation Services, student safety has been her first priority, but she never imagined she would be in a position to actively save a student's life while on a route. At about 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Seagoville North Elementary School, she noticed a 7-year-old student staggering toward her in the bu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * Our hearts are heavy as the tragic events continue to unfold and escalate in the Middle East. We recognize the recent violent attacks in Israel and Gaza have caused distress for many in our community, particularly among families with direct ties to the region. Dallas ISD is a diverse community, and we value the unique cultures that make us a special place where students can g  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The Dallas Independent School District posted the following story: "Wait, so all of this is actually paying off?" Woodrow Wilson High School senior swimmer Campbell C. recounts her happy disbelief when she received her first college recruiting call. "This is only the beginning," Coach Stephanie Bernier told her. Although it seems to be just getting started, Campbell's story began before she was born, as she comes from a lineage of University of Texas (UT) longhorns.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Filtration systems are designed to capture multiple harmful substances from water or air simultaneously, but pollutants in soil can only be tackled individually or a few at a time at least for now. A method developed by Rice University scientists and collaborators at the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) could help turn soil remediation processes from piecemeal to wholesale. A team   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Del Mar College issued the following news release: During the 2023 Leadership Congress held Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nv., the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) held elections for their Board of Directors (released results). Among those directors elected is Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents Chair Carol A. Scott, who will serve as ACCT's Western Region Director. Scott's term runs through 2026. "Community colleges play a vital role in higher   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: As part of a new federally funded program, a group of highly trained, well-prepared educators from the University of Houston will soon help ease current and chronic challenges that surround teacher recruitment and retention. The immediate focus will target the Houston-area elementary schools where the teacher-shortage pinch is felt most keenly. The rigorous program - known as the University of Houston Partn  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 13 (TNSres) -- Encore Wire issued the following news release: Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) announced today that the Company will release third quarter 2023 earnings on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, after stock market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2023 results followed by a Q&A session: Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern 10:00 a.m. Central 9:00 a.m. Mountain 8:00 a.m. Pacific At  more

SPLENDORA, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Pencils, pens, notebooks, crayons, scissors, and rulers --- these are just a few of the many supplies essential to helping students learn, study and grow. While Entergy Texas is best known for providing power to communities in Southeast Texas, the electric company is equally dedicated to powering education. To help set up students for a successful school year, the company partnered with the United Way of Greater Houston to  more

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Oct. 20 -- ETS-Lindgren, a manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy, issued the following news: ETS-Lindgren, the global leader in Sound Control, Measurement, and Evaluation Solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming AES New York 2023. The event, organized by the Audio Engineering Society, will take place from October 25 to 27, 2023, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York Ci  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the web application firewall industry and, based on its findings, recognizes CDNetworks with the 2023 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Award. The company is a leading content delivery network (CDN) and edge service provider with a   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the neuromodulation devices for tinnitus space and, based on its findings, recognizes Neuromod Devices (Neuromod) with the 2023 North American New Product Innovation Award. Neuromod is a medical technology company focused on designing a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas and its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Regina A. Pearson as a shareholder in the Austin office. Pearson joins Greenberg Traurig from Faegre Drinker, where she served as co-chair of the infrastructure team, co-lead of the energy asset class, and a leader of the energy transactions team. Prior to that,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is the recipient of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA) 2023 Law Firm Excellence Award. The annual award is presented to a law firm that has led the Dallas legal community by taking substantive positions on issues of importance to the Hispanic community, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and identifying, sponsoring,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Johnine P. Barnes, chair of the Washington, D.C. Labor & Employment Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, presented at the National Society of Compliance Professionals National Conference, which took place Oct. 16-18 in Dallas. The conference featured regulatory panels, continuing education courses, and other education panels, including general session, breakout sessions, and talk groups.   more

ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: By Mary Burke The Department of Education (DOE) has awarded Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) a five-year development grant equaling $2.1 million, the first-ever Department of Education grant HSU has received. The funds are from the competitive Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) authorized under Title III and will directly impact student and post-graduation success. Dr. Tony Morrow, Director of Student Achieve  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of lawyers from Haynes and Boone, LLP's London office has represented Par Equity, a leading Edinburgh-based venture capital firm, in the successful pound sterling67 million first close of Par Equity Ventures I LP (the Fund). Par Equity will continue raising further capital to close out the full pound sterling100m target fund size. The Fund will invest in innovative technology companies with high-g  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Haynes and Boone, LLP is delighted to announce the addition of Litigation Partner Elizabeth Weldon to the firm's growing Orange County office. Elizabeth joins from Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., where she spent over 20 years in commercial and business litigation with a specialty in franchising. Elizabeth is a certified specialist in franchise and distribution Law, The State Bar of California, Bo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Partner Albert Tan, co-head of Haynes Boone's Fund Finance Practice, moderated a panel discussion at the 5th Annual Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium in Hong Kong on Oct. 12, 2023 entitled Financial Stability: The Recent Turmoil and Lessons for APAC, which featured an esteemed group of panelists, including Tommy Constantinou, senior director and co-head of fund finance at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Vic  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Deb Coldwell has been elected to serve on the executive committee for the Center for Women in Law (CWIL) for a three-year term starting in fiscal year 2024. CWIL is housed at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law and is a national resource devoted to the success of the entire spectrum of women in law, creating change in the legal profession to elevate female lawyer  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Hobby School Survey Finds Voters Less Concerned About Parks, Pollution and Other Quality of Life Issues * * * Crime remains by far the major concern of Houston voters, with four out of five people saying crime should be a top priority for the next mayor. About two out of three say City Hall should focus on the poor condition of city streets and roads, the economy and jobs, and flooding. Wi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: * * * WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Glass Podcasts, a division of award-winning Glass Entertainment Group, today released episode one of their highly anticipated true crime series "Burden Of Guilt". Hosted by six-time Emmy award journalist and executive producer Nancy Glass, "Burden of Guilt" tells the harrowing story of Tracyraquel Berns, a wom  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: Based on interviews with leading legal decision makers, BTI Consulting Group named Jackson Walker among its selective list of 22 law firms that stand out as BTI Intimidating Opponents in its report on the litigation outlook for 2024. The 62 law firms identified among the "Most Feared in Litigation" are recognized for challenging conventions, taking on thorny issues, sharing early assessments with   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied rehearing en banc in Loeb v. Mako, L.L.C. d/b/a Padua Realty Company, setting critical precedent as to licensing, contracts, and copyright law. This victory for Jackson Walker clients not only addressed important legal principles, but it also ended a long journey defending against claims seeking billions of dollars in a relatively new area of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: Jackson Walker partner Sarah Patel Pacheco will serve as a panelist during the luncheon presentation at the 18th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Course presented by the State Bar of Texas on December 14, 2023. The presentation, "Bringing Your Expert Witness to Trial," will be moderated by Jason S. Scott (Osborne Helman Scott Knisley & Stanton) and will include Sarah Pacheco, Becky Beaver (Law Office of Becky Beaver),   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Atmos Energy Corp. issued the following news release: The transition from hot summer nights to cozy fall days is here. Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season. We also have tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter, too. All year round, from gas supply to delivery of natural gas service at the meter, Atmos Energy is preparing for winter weather. As your household also prepares for winter  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Lamar University issued the following news: Texas Academy's Evelyn Hardy, a senior from Cuero, Texas, has received the designation of commended student by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students are recognized for their academic promise as reflected by their SAT performance. Out of over 15 million high school students from across the nation, only 34,000 receive this highly competitive designation. While Commended Students will not proceed in the   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Dallas College issued the following news release: As part of its commitment to environmental and social responsibility, Dallas College is hosting its 13th annual Sustainability Summit with exhibits, speakers and information on eco-friendly initiatives. Earlier this year, Dallas College was recognized with a 2023 Leadership Award for its overall sustainable purchasing program from the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. The award looked at Dallas College's under  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Amy LeGate CFP(R) and Larry Silverman CFP(R) have rejoined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They reported having served approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and come to  more

FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Magellan Health issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Magellan Healthcare, Inc., the behavioral health division of Magellan Health, Inc. , today announced improved and measurable outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a first-to-market, value-based collaboration with Kyo Autism Therapy, LLC, a California-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider. In October 2022, Magellan and Kyo launched their collaboration to drive meani  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The average American woman today owns seven pairs of jeans and consumers worldwide buy 1.25 billion pairs of them annually. But what impact does the demand for these ubiquitous garments have on the environment and on the lives of the workers who make them? Maxine Bedat, cofounder of the fashion company Zady, set out to answer those questions by tracing the history of a single pair of jeans from a cotton farm in Texas to  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery represented Westlawn Group LLC (Westlawn), a private investment firm based in Houston, TX focused on long-term investment in the global oil and gas industry, in the acquisition by Westlawn affiliate Ellipsis US Onshore Holdings LLC, of non-operated oil and gas properties in the Delaware Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The assets acquired by Ellipsis consist of 3,000 net a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring clinical updates on combination therapies for lung cancer and melanoma brain metastases, new treatment options for melanoma, skin and bile duct cancers, and an approach to skip breast cancer surgery * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following research highlight: * * * Featuring clinical updates on combination therapies for lung cancer and melanoma brain metastases, new treatment options for melanoma, skin and bile duct cancers, and an approach to skip breast cancer surgery * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer r  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Dell issued the following news release: I'm a big believer that the workstation industry has always been fast-paced and exciting. We've had a front row seat for more than 25 years helping creators, engineers, architects, researchers and more bring their ideas to life and make an impact on the world. Workstations have played a critical role here, viewed as a necessary tool to make the impossible possible. Now the world is buzzing with AI and generative AI (  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Minor Hotels is upgrading 100 of its properties to Oracle OPERA Hospitality Cloud. By moving to the cloud, the growing hotel owner, manager, and operator will be able bolster efficiency and unify guest profiles across its global properties. This will help Minor Hotels better understand the unique preferences of its guests so it can better engage and serve them no matter where in t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: At the National Association of Bond Lawyers' (NABL) The Workshop 2023 in Chicago, Bracewell LLP partner Brian Teaff received the President's Service Award. Established in 2018, the President's Service Award honors NABL members who demonstrate exemplary voluntary dedication to NABL's committees, conferences and/or projects. Teaff serves as chair of NABL's Tax Law Committee. He has also chaired a number of panel  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: To commemorate the life of Suzanne Somers on what would have been her 77th birthday, AntennaTV will air a "Three's Company" marathon on Monday, October 16 beginning at 4pm until 4:30am ET. From 1977-1982, Somers starred opposite John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt as ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow in the Emmy award-winning roommate comedy. In addition to a successful acting  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: David Satterfield, director of Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey, was appointed Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues by President Joe Biden Oct. 15 to coordinate diplomatic efforts to address the critical humanitarian issues resulting from Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel. "It is an honor and privilege to be asked by the President to tak  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University today announced the addition of Kevin Sheridan to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures. Sheridan will be instrumental in providing his counsel in financial expertise to expand the capabilities of the Launch Pad and progress its mission to id  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The annual diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conference from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business is slated for Oct. 27 and will provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building, according to event organizers. Rice Business aims to create rich learning environments in its classrooms and conferences. Mindsets that consider and appreciate a multitude of perspectives lead to enhanced decisio  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Rice University issued the following news release: America's farmers rely on a host of practices such as cover cropping and crop rotation to maintain soil health, grow more productive crops and feed the U.S. and countries around the world. However, current research is too sparse to precisely demonstrate how these practices can actually affect the yields and bottom lines for farmers. Agricultural lenders and crop insurers do not currently offer incentives for farm  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Rice University issued the following news release: By Carlyn Chatfield Special to Rice News Rice University scientists used a commercially available mixed-reality headset with custom-designed software to measure and analyze forest floor vegetation, demonstrating a correlation between animal diversity and the mapped habitat of a Tanzanian national park. According to the paper published in the journal Ecology, the greater the microhabitat surface area, the richer the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Rice University will host the first meeting of the Third Coast Central America Collaborative, a group of scholars and students from the Gulf Coast region that aims to create a network of committed students and scholars of Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and the Central American immigrant communities in the United States, Oct. 20-21. The first meeting of its kind, the two-day ev  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: Stephen F. Austin State University's SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Megan Proska, senior director of horticulture at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, will present "Garden Design: Creating a Dynamic Landscape." Proska has been with the Dallas Arbore  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Sherwin K. Bryant, a leading scholar of slavery, race and the early modern African diaspora, will join Rice University Jan. 1 as director of the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) and an associate professor in the Department of History. "I am honored to join the Rice faculty as director of the Center for African and African American Studies at this moment in history," Bryant said. "The 2020 globa  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Sam Houston State University is one of 21 universities to be recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for excellence in educator preparation. The institutions were recognized for their leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. The recipients of the 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement provided evidence and data trends to achieve ac  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Researchers using sophisticated computational technology can generate hundreds of thousands of synthetic images in a short time to improve how facial recognition models perform and recognize race and gender * * * he quality of any artificial intelligence (AI) model relies on the data it is given. That is why researchers at SMU are creating large datasets to address bias and fairness issues found  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Tarleton State University's Dr. Deborah Liles will present the final fall "Tuesday Talk" at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas in Thurber. Dr. Liles will explain how to use county clerk records for academic and genealogical research. The free presentation focuses on the gems to be mined from county offices. A Q&A session will follow. Participants are ur  more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: Learn more about Tarleton State University's graduate degree programs on Saturday, Oct. 28, at an open house for prospective students. The open house runs 9-11:30 a.m. at Tarleton's Fort Worth location off Chisholm Trail Parkway (10850 Texan Rider Drive). RSVP at www.tarleton.edu/graduate. Graduate program representatives will offer advice on how to succeed in graduate school. Application fees will be waived   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: A chance meeting between breast cancer researchers from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and patient advocates at the Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference (MBCRC) has sparked a new passion for making patient advocates an integral part of breast cancer research. Dr. Garhett Wyatt, a postdoctor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2023: By Katie Satterlee Cybersecurity is all around us. From transportation to healthcare to power grids, cyber systems are an integral part of the world and impact our lives every day. With technology rapidly advancing, safeguarding digital security in today's world is more vital than ever. Leading the effort to train and encourage individuals in all spheres of aca  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) College of Nursing and Health Sciences has received formal notification of reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The continuing accreditation was granted by the Board of Commissioners for the Master's nursing program, including post-master's certification options, a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Texas A&M University scientists and research partners have received two National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grants to study the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in deer. These funds will help researchers understand the impact of the virus in Texas' deer populations and its relationship to hu  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: Texas A&M University scientists and research partners have received two National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grants to study the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in deer. These funds will help researchers understand the impact of the virus in Texas' deer populations and its relationship to human and ecological health. For these projects, the research team  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: A team of researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research metabolism in people with Down syndrome. By targeting genes that affect metabolism, the team may be able to develop drug therapies for physical and mental  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * New, in-depth analysis finds multiple reasons for the current situation, as well as possible paths toward improvement * * * The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States--such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country--is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales. However, most of the workers who provide these highly s  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Researchers examined how different factors affect diabetes-related health care costs among insured adults with type 2 diabetes in Texas * * * Type 2 diabetes is a large and growing health concern for millions of Americans. This preventable condition is responsible for billions of dollars in health care costs and carries the risk of a wide range of complications. To better  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Innovative new study finds the impact is staggering, despite Texas not being among the top in opioid use disorder * * * By Ann Kellett A new study led by Texas A&M Health and its Texas A&M Opioid Task Force that used an unprecedented method of analyzing the data hospitals use to code opioid diagnoses has found that the financial cost of the opioid crisis in Texas is much  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station issued the following news: A team of researchers has received federal support to pursue the development and implementation of a high-performance hybrid desiccant-wheel heat pump system. Their work could pave a path for the food and agriculture industry to operate on carbon-pollution-free electricity by 2035 and significantly lower energy consumption, carbon intensity and operation costs. The $  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Michelle Revels Real-world engineering is complex by nature. Whether an engineer designs buildings, creates innovative medical technologies or develops vaccines, a diverse skillset in multiple engineering fields is often required. Realizing this, Pronob Kumar Biswas chose the Doctor of Philosophy program offered by the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M Universit  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Michelle Revels Deep learning technologies can assist in medical image classification, such as helping identify variations of brain diseases or cancers based on CT scans. However, traditional deep-learning approaches are challenging to interpret and often require significant amounts of annotated data. Additionally, handling high-resolution medical images is challenging due to  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Raven Wuebker Researchers from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, in collaboration with a team from Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL), have discovered how the solid-electrolyte interphase critically governs the performance of rechargeable batteries. According to research recently published in Nature Energy, Dr. Perla Balbuena a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Neil Jhurani The United States depends on well-trained experts and advanced technology to address threats to our safety. Whether in aviation systems, cybersecurity or weapons detection, the country depends on national security for a safer world. Texas A&M University students tackled some of these national security issues last weekend during the College of Engineering's Aggie  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an advisory letter providing updates and guidance on the enforcement of laws passed by the Texas Legislature restricting government entities from granting large contracts to companies that boycott energy companies, discriminate against firearm entities or associations, or boycott Israel. No Texas governmental entity may enter into a contract with such boycotter  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to members of the Texas delegation in the United States Congress detailing the Office of the Attorney General's findings and analysis regarding the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County, Texas. * * * October 19, 2023 Dear Members of Congress, Thank you for your September 30 letter concerning the rapidly expanding Liberty County   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 18 -- The New Mexico Democratic Party issued the following joint statement on Oct. 17, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa and Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Jessica Velasquez issued the following joint statement on Greg Abbott's latest border distraction: "Earlier this month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the placement of razor wire fencing along the Texas-New Mexico border north of the Rio Grande near Sunland Park, NM. This is t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement after Texas Republican extremist Rep. Pete Sessions announced his intent to run for Speaker of the House: "The last thing Americans need is a MAGA Texas Republican like Pete Sessions as Speaker of the House. Sessions has a long history of being on the wrong side of history - like voting against the Bipartisan   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on Oct. 20, 2023: * * * Subject: Educational Resources on Israeli Conflict for Texas Students Category: Instructional Resources Next Steps: Share resources with educators The effects of the recent acts of war carried out against the State of Israel and its people by the terrorist organization Hamas are being felt all over the world and in Texas. As details of the attacks on Israe  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Brown-Duncan to the Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Committee provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with disabilities in Texas. Lori Brown-Duncan of Hutto is a family nurse practitioner for Austin Geriatric Specialists and the Millennium Physician Group. She is   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Johnny Vahalik, Ed.D. and Michelle Harper to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029 and September 1, 2025, respectively. Additionally, the Governor has reappointed Jesse Gatewood, John Langdon Martin, and Richard Craig Rhodes for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029. The Council engages in a collaborative, systematic view of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Guerra, D.O. and Shweta Shah, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force coordinates implementation of the state's plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease and educates health care professionals. John Guerra, D.O. of Mission is a board-certified   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Sindelar to the Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025. The Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee was established by HB 2497 (87R) to promote patriotic education and increase awareness of the Texas values that continue to stimulate boundless prosperity across the state. Greg Sindelar of Austin is the chief executive officer  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Beatris Mata, Jennifer Stockemer, and Meaghan Young to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas' State Advisory Council as required by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. The Council utilizes its breadth of stakeholder representation to increase coordinat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texas high school and college students to participate in CyberStart America (CSA) and Cyber FastTrack (CFT), innovative, online cybersecurity talent search and competition programs sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation that award over $20 million in scholarships to high-performing students. "As Texas' technology industry continues to gr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott yesterday honored the hard work of Texas families, loved ones, and community members on the front lines raising awareness of the growing fentanyl crisis plaguing Texas and the nation at the Soles 4 Souls Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio. "On my desk in my office at the Capitol, I have a picture of Danica Kaprosy," said Governor Abbott. "It reminds me of the stakes  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the Formula 1 (F1) Lenovo United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) car presentation in front of the Governor's Mansion in Austin. The Governor was joined by COTA Chairman and Co-Founder Bobby Epstein. "Texas is the proud home of the F1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, as we bring more tourists to Texas and showca  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on Oct. 15, 2023: Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug crisis our state and nation has ever encountered. 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, just two milligrams of fentanyl--a dose barely visible to the human eye--is lethal. In recent years, fentanyl has gained traction as an illicit substance. The synthetic opioid is now the leading killer of Americans between the ages of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to contact their legislators to voice their support for parent empowerment and expanding education freedom at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Parent Empowerment Rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin. "I am here to tell you that, contrary to what you may be reading in the newspaper, we are closer than we've even been on a deal that will  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire on June 14, 2025. The Task Force advises and assists the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House with issues that relate to small businesses and provides information to the public on issues related to small businesses. Eduardo Con  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged schools across the state to utilize additional lessons and resources shared by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to increase awareness and understanding of the Israel-Hamas war and root causes of conflict in the region. In addition to the current curriculum on Israel, antisemitism, genocide, and the Holocaust, the new resources and lessons will help educa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 479,000 illegal immigrant a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas breaking all previous records for total jobs for two years straight following the release of September employment data. The state also again surpassed all previous records for the total number of Texans working and the total size of the Texas labor force. Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the month and over the last 12 months. "Jobs are s  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University has been awarded a grant from the Department of Justice's STOP School Violence Prevention Program in support of school behavioral threat assessment programs to provide a proactive, evidence-based approach for identifying individuals who may pose a threat and for providing interventions before a violent incident occurs. The three-year, $1.5 mil  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news on Oct. 19, 2023: Texas Southern University (TSU) and Wiley College, a private Historically Black college in Marshall, Texas, have formalized a new partnership to assist students in completing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The partnership creates pathways for Wiley students to enter graduate programs at TSU. "We are excited to begin this intentional work with our new partners at Wiley College," said TSU Board  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Association of Texas Graduate Schools hosts an annual meeting to discuss best practices, goals, and current problems common to graduate programs in Texas. Having been asked to present at the conference, Associate Dean of The Graduate College, Patti Giuffre, Ph.D., shared her knowledge on how to support advisors, staff, and faculty so they, in turn, can successfully mentor graduate students throughout the  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: Many health care professionals who earned degrees from Texas State Technical College are making a difference in the medical field. TSTC students can choose from an array of health care programs, including Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, and Surgical Technology. Anna San Pedro, associate provost for TSTC's Harlingen campus, said the health care programs offer a holistic and immersive educ  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: The HVAC Technology program at Texas State Technical College educates students about not only the basics of electricity and principles of refrigeration, but also how improperly installed or inefficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can be troublesome. Valentin Lopez is an HVAC Technology student at TSTC's Harlingen campus. He became interested in becoming an HVAC technician when his mother  more

MARSHALL, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news on Oct. 19, 2023: Shovels hit the ground for the first of many times on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Texas State Technical College's Marshall campus during a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of a new Diesel Equipment Technology building. "Today's event marks a significant milestone in TSTC's East Texas history: from our humble beginnings as an extension center back in 1992 to where we stand this morn  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: The Texas Southern University Board of Regents elected Regent Brandon L. Simmons as its new chairman during its regular meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Chairman Simmons is an entrepreneur, investor, and former corporate attorney. He is an experienced board member, having served on numerous corporate boards for early and growth stage companies and multiple nonprofit boards. He is a board member and serves on  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has announced a cooperative agreement totaling approximately $1.5 million to Texas Southern University (TSU) Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice for the Community Improvements for the Gulf South Project (Gulf South Project) to advance equity in communities located in the Gulf Coast of the United States. The project w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Dr. LeChauncy Woodard, clinical professor at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and founding director of the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute, has been awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internal medicine physicians. Only 1-2% of ACP's 161,000 members have obtained Masterships, putting Wo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: On any given Monday or Thursday in downtown Houston, inside the University of Houston nurse-managed clinic, you can catch a glimpse of why nursing is called the "caring profession." The clinic, on the grounds of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, serves Houston's homeless community, drawing in patients from the Emergency Aid Coalition, an interfaith organization also located at the church. In the clinic, pa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: The Global Cybersecurity degree program recently held its inaugural AI Masterminds workshop on campus. Seventy-three participants from within the University community joined industry professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, and representatives from area colleges and universities in inspiring conversations about the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence. Topics in the workshop included: * AI an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection at The University of Texas at Austin has acquired the archive of prominent Nicaraguan writer and activist Gioconda Belli. The acclaimed author of nine novels, a memoir, two volumes of essays, nine poetry collections and four children's books, Belli is the recipient of several major literary prizes over her decades-long career, including the prestigious Casa de la  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Brian Belardi has been awarded the prestigious David and Lucile Packard Foundation Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, a high honor that recognizes the nation's top young scientists and engineers and spurs them to take on risky, impactful projects. Belardi, who joined The University of Texas at Austin in 2021 as an assistant professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering's McKetta Departm  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch has found that electronic health interventions, including mhealth, digital health, telemedicine, and telehealth, can help Hispanic and Latino adults improve type 2 diabetes and obesity outcomes in the Americas. Researchers conducted a systematic review which included 25 studies published in English and Sp  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: A University of Texas at Dallas materials science and engineering professor has expanded her research on solar cells this year to include machine learning techniques through the Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship. Dr. Julia Hsu, holder of the TI Distinguished Chair in Nanoelectronics in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, studies how processes and materials can incre  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: A five-year, $6.4 million grant to develop an integrated, multiscale artificial intelligence (AI) approach to study genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's disease has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. A team led by Zhongming Zhao, PhD, and Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD, principal investigators and profes  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following statement: * * * Dear UT Dallas Community, As I have watched and read about the events of last week, I have been filled with various emotions, including shock, horror, grief and sadness. Clearly, there can be no justification for the atrocities committed by the terrorist group Hamas, which targeted, killed and kidnapped innocent Israeli civilians, including children. Our hearts are broken for the people   more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: University of Texas at Dallas students who aspire to become science, math or computer science teachers are now eligible for a scholarship designed to recruit and retain the most talented teachers for Texas public schools. This fall, the University's UTeach Dallas program became a full partner in the Charles Butt Foundation's Raising Texas Teachers project. Teacher candidates in the UTeach Dallas prog  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: Faculty from four Dallas-Fort Worth area universities gathered at the University of North Texas at Frisco this fall to cultivate further relationships and joint action for advancing artificial intelligence. As the world moves toward a future where AI is as widespread as electricity, researchers from UNT and other area universities are harnessing the power of AI to transform a variety of industri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: An international collaboration between the University of St. Thomas-Houston Kolbe School for Innovation and Professional Studies and John Paul II Junior College in Belize empowers its first five students from a marginalized community with in-demand cybersecurity skills. The transformative opportunity for these students from the village of Benque Viejo adds to their JPII liberal arts associate degree the I  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news release: Continuing its educational support of the Conroe business community, the USTMAX Center presents another business-related topic at its fourth quarter LunchandLearn on Monday, Nov. 6, from noon - 1 p.m. Dr. Carla E. Alsandor will share essential insights in her talk titled "Exploring Servant Leadership and the Characteristics that Resonate with Us." "How we lead within organizations sets the standard for s  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: UT Health San Antonio has been recognized as a "Digital Health Most Wired" organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), an organization serving senior health care information technology leaders. The award is based on an annual survey designed to identify and recognize health care organizations that exemplify best practices throug  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: UT Health San Antonio has earned a "Best Company Perks & Benefits" award from Comparably, a website that compiles job listings and company culture information, based on feedback from surveys of its current employees. This marks the third award UT Health San Antonio has received from Comparably, after receiving "Best Company for Diversity" (December 2022) and "Best Comp  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: The most famous textbook in interventional cardiology, Grossman and Baim's "Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography and Intervention," now bears the name of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on its inside cover. Marc D. Feldman, MD, emeritus and adjoint professor of medicine in the Janey and Dolph Briscoe Division of Cardiology,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Everyone experiences stress from time to time. And while brief bouts can be a good thing, prolonged or chronic stress can have negative effects on your overall health. The causes can be many. This year, money is the most common factor negatively affecting Americans' mental health, according to a recent survey from Bankrate. Other top factors include health, current events, relations  more

TYLER, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Tyler Campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Tyler received nearly $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to help farmers investigate plant health. Dr. Shawana Tabassum, the UT Tyler Mary John and Ralph Spence Professor of Electrical Engineering, serves as a principal investigator on the two-year project. Tabassum and her team of UT Tyler graduate student  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Targeting intratumoral bacteria could potentially overcome treatment resistance * * * Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drives resistance to radiation therapy, suggesting that lactic acid-producing bacteria present in various cancers may serve as novel therapeutic targets.   more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Combining a common chemotherapy drug with an experimental nanotechnology allowed the drug to cross the blood-brain barrier and increased the survival rate in a mouse model of glioblastoma up to 50%, a team led by researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Dallas found. Their research, published in Nature Communications, could lead to possible new treatments for g  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, highlight the importance of comprehensive preoperative counseling and risk assessment for patients who use wheelchairs. "The i  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy is associated with serious neonatal complications, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers that matched records from more than 60,000 births with air-monitoring data. Pregnant patients living in an urban area with elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide - one of the major components of automo  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: Students, employees and alumni of The University of Texas at Arlington will have free access to an expanded microcredential program that can prepare them with high-demand training under a new initiative launching immediately through the University. Mavericks can access 40 professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta and Intuit through the Coursera C  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: The University of Texas at Arlington has selected Luisa M. Havens Gerardo as its next vice president for enrollment management. Havens Gerardo currently serves as the vice provost for enrollment management at Virginia Tech, a position she has held since 2017. Her new role at UTA begins on Jan. 15. "Dr. Havens Gerardo's appointment signals a transformative era for our institution," said Tam  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Jacobbe brings history of rigorous research, classroom excellence and community partnerships * * * The University of Texas at Arlington has selected Tim Jacobbe as the next dean of the College of Education. Jacobbe, who will begin at UTA on Jan. 17, currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern   more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Today, The University of Texas at El Paso broke ground on Texas Western Hall -- a new $110 million building that will provide cutting-edge learning spaces for UTEP students. "Texas Western Hall will replace one of the oldest facilities on campus and provide a modern learning space for students," said UTEP President Heather Wilson. At approximately 125,000 gross square feet,   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: The Texas Therapeutics Institute at UTHealth Houston, led by Zhiqiang An, PhD, is expanding into the Texas Medical Center's newly completed TMC3 Collaborative Building. The institute, part of The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, focuses on antibody drug resistance mechanisms  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: Just as a song can remind us of the junior high dance or prom, sounds also have the ability to return traumatic memories. Pinpointing the location of these traumatic memories is the work behind a clinical trial, "Neuromodulation of the fear extinction circuit using temporally and anatomically specific TMS in humans," led by Mohammed Milad, PhD, professor in the Louis A. Faill  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: * * * UW-Parkside's Dr. Chris Noto Part of Team that discovered new species of small, plant-eating dinosaur: Ampelognathus coheni * * * For the past 12 years, UW-Parkside associate professor of biology Dr. Chris Noto and a team of other scientists have engaged in paleontological research of fossils discovered in Texas. On Friday, Oct. 13, the team published a paper announcing the di  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Juan Espinoza, associate vice provost for enrollment management and director of undergraduate admissions, will serve as interim vice provost for enrollment management at Virginia Tech, effective Jan. 15, 2024. Espinoza will take over for Luisa Havens Gerardo, who is leaving the university to become vice president for enrollment management at the University of Texas at Arlington. Espinoza will lead a division that include  more

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news: The Wayland Baptist University Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society has received another Commendable Award. This is the second year in a row that the Wayland student group has received an ACS chapter award and matches the highest level of recognition the chapter has received. Student ACS chapters from across the globe submit annual chapter reports in May which are then judged by a panel of chemists a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Frost & Sullivan recently researched the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare industry and based on its findings, recognizes Wolters Kluwer with the 2023 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. The company is a professional information, software   more

CANYON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: The West Texas A&M University horse judging team ranked highly at a recent national competition ahead of upcoming world-championship contests. The team ranked third overall among all teams at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Oct. 11 in Columbus, Ohio. The WT team ranked second in the halter category and third in performance and reasons. Its overall standing put it behind only Oklahoma State University and  more