SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, will be a hybrid auction with bidding opening online via OneCause on Nov. 24 and continuing Dec. 28 at the Syracuse men's basketball game against Louisiana State University (LSU). Online bidding will close on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Sport Management Club includes students from Falk College. Club members are responsib  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, will be a hybrid auction with bidding opening online via OneCause on Nov. 24 and continuing Nov. 28 at the Syracuse men's basketball game against Louisiana State University (LSU). Online bidding will close on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Sport Management Club includes students from Falk College. Club members are responsib  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news release: Following a competitive application process, Centenary College has been invited to join the Council of Independent Colleges' (CIC) inaugural Work-Based Learning (WBL) Consortium. Centenary is one of 25 institutions selected to participate in this national initiative supporting colleges and universities in efforts to make internships and job market preparation more accessible to students, especial  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- Delgado Community College issued the following news: For the first time, since Hurricane Katrina devastated our region 18 years ago, Delgado Radiologic Technology students have returned for clinical rotations at the New Orleans VA Medical Center, through a partnership with the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Sysytem (SLVHSC). The SLVHCS will have three students this year with the addition of three students next year for a two-year clinical rotation.   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy is pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Entergy has a longstanding commitment to powering life for its customers and communities. The prominent football game, played between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers, serves  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- Entergy issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative - The Power of Prosperity - a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth. The Power of Prosperity initiative will be offered free of charge to 1,500 freshmen and first-year transfer students at Dill  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 18 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news release: Fulton County Schools would like to say "welcome" to our newly-hired principals and administrative staff. We also offer our "congratulations" to existing employees that move into these positions as well. We are proud to present our newest team members here and on our FCS Social Media. * * * Dr. Earleana Smith Principal, Love T. Nolan Elementary School Dr. Earleana Smith is from Shreveport, Louisiana, but a  more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: During the Kicks Ball Gala fundraising event, the Grambling University Foundation will present awards to individuals and organizations who have made a profound impact at Grambling State University. "The Kicks Ball Awards is a new addition that will provide a significant enhancement to the gala experience," said Brandon A. Logan, executive director of the Grambling University Foundation. "Being in a position   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: Fifteen small businesses from across the state have been selected to participate in the third annual Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative, a Louisiana Economic Development program targeting accelerated business growth for minority- and women-owned companies. This year's initiative launched Nov. 14 via a partnership between LED and the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation. "In Louisiana, ou  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Today is the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, landmark federal legislation that has already resulted in more than $9 billion in funding for Louisiana projects. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Louisiana, and my administration has worked incredibly h  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: The Society of American Foresters has named Sun Joseph Chang, a scientist at LSU AgCenter School of Renewable Natural Resources, as one of 32 fellows inducted in 2023. The fellowship represents one of the highest honors for members of the society. It is an exceptional recognition bestowed on a member by their peers for outstanding contributions and service to the Society of American Foresters  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center issued the following news release: * * * Professor Emeritus Dr. Donna Ryan served as co-chair for steering committee behind revolutionary SELECT study, which identified cardiovascular benefits of Semaglutide for those without diabetes * * * Semaglutide, the antidiabetic medication that is also used to manage weight, has been shown to deliver a reduction in major adverse cardiova  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center issued the following news release: * * * Professor Emeritus Dr. Donna Ryan served as co-chair for steering committee behind revolutionary SELECT study * * * New findings show that the medication known as Wegovy (semaglutide) can reduce existing heart disease in patients with obesity by 20%, according to a study co-authored by past presidents of The Obesity Society (TOS) and publ  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: In 2022, the average global sea level reached a record high at 101.2 millimeters--four inches above 1993 levels. That same year, the National Weather Service recorded an all-time high of 13 "significant weather events." Both of these statistics signal a greater challenge when it comes to the resiliency of coastal communities and their infrastructure, but it's one a pair of LSU Engineering r  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: LSU has been awarded a $600,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to boost technology entrepreneurship in the Capital Region. The Baton Rouge Initiative for Development, Growth and Entrepreneurship, or BRIDGE, program will use the EDA funding to support entrepreneurs and their startups through technical support, a mentorship program with local mentors and executives-in-residence based o  more

ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, Nov. 18 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: More than 1,100 students across a 10-parish region in central Louisiana got to hold a live alligator, see cotton ginned and learn the importance of proper handwashing during a trip through AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter agricultural-themed exhibit. "We're trying to extend the education that is happening in our area school systems but with our focus being primarily in agriculture," said Esther Boe,   more

POLLACK, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: The Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 12 members during a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center. In remarks during the ceremony, Toby Lepley, LSU AgCenter associate vice president and state youth development program leader, said the 2023 class represents decades of service to the youth in Louisiana. "The Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program is thrilled to induct t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- Louisiana State University Alexandria campus issued the following news: The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Group of Cenla (YPG) have announced the 2023 class of CENLA 4WARD and Central Louisiana's "4 Under 40" award winners. LSUA Vice Chancellor of Student Engagement Abbey Bain and Marketing Coordinator Chase Dyess were both honored at this year's event. The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Youn  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 17 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: Member Ronnie L. Johnson (Baton Rouge/Dallas) edited the sixth edition of Annotations to Surplus Line Statutes. Published by the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, this resource is the most comprehensive analysis of surplus lines statutes available, providing lawyers with a concise, single-volume reference that covers state surplus lines statutes, their a  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 17 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Perry Salzhauer, co-chair of the firm's Cannabis Industry Group resident in Seattle, has been recognized as a 2023 Notable Leader in Cannabis by Green Market Report. Perry is known throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading advocate for high standards among lawyers working in the cannabis industry, and this acknowledgment highlights his dedication to   more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- McNeese State University issued the following news: McNeese State University and Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE) have signed multiple agreements that allow students to seamlessly transfer to McNeese after earning an associate degree in business administration, health sciences, nursing and radiologic technology. The new agreements will welcome students from LSUE to complete the coursework for a bachelor's degree in McNeese's College of Business and C  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of art history at Nicholls State University, is an invited contributor for the newly released book "Dorothy Fratt: Works" published by Radius Books. Released on Oct. 24, "Dorothy Fratt: Works" was published in conjunction with the first major retrospective of the artist, "Dorothy Fratt: Color Mirage," set to open in February 2024 at the Scottsdale Museum   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 17 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: The 2024 edition of the New Orleans 500, which profiles business leaders in the region, features 70 University of New Orleans alumni, as well as several UNO administrators. The list, published by Biz New Orleans magazine, profiles business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy and making decisions that will shape the region's future. The issue includes profiles and photos of "i  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 13 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Louisiana small businesses are lining up to receive free services through the LSU Cybersecurity Clinic, the first such clinic in the nation to be funded by the National Security Agency, or NSA. Meet Amanda Floyd Bovino, owner of the pet boarding, daycare and grooming business Royal Treatment in Baton Rouge; Chris Hilliard, chief operating officer of Suds Laundry Services, or "Uber Eats for laundry,  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Nov. 18 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University's undergraduate teacher preparation program has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality. The program received a grade of 'A' in NCTQ's new report "Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction" for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading. Southeastern's program is among just 23 percent nationwide  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 18 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Keith Young, founding director of physician assistant studies. Nicole Ackley, director of clinical education, and clinical assistant professors Kate Nelson, Julie Elsigan, and Ashley Disney recently attended this year's PA Education Association (PAEA) Education Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The forum is a time for faculty and staff from PA programs across the world to learn, connect, and   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature deaths worldwide, disproportionately affects low-income populations. Now, a new strategy that trains healthcare providers to deliver more comprehensive, team-based care has been found to significantly lower blood pressure in low-income patients compared to the "usual care" approach. The findings   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of blood. In a new paper published in Clinical Chemistry, researchers led by Tony Hu, Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation and director of the Center for Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics at Tulane University School of Medicine, describ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 17 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Tulane University has secured $5 million in state and federal funding to build a new state-of-the-art nanofabrication cleanroom that will enable students, faculty and commercial partners across the region to conduct advanced semiconductor and materials science research and development. Approximately $2 million of the funding comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and will be used to p  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 16 -- The University of Denver Sturm College of Law issued the following news: In October 2023, Civil Rights Clinic student attorneys won an appeal to the Fifth Circuit for their client, a Black man who was unconstitutionally detained and subjected to a vehicle search by several white police officers from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. Their client (represented by different counsel in the trial court) brought a Sec. 1983 claim asserting that the off  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 16 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that the University of New Orleans School of Education has received reaccreditation for its educator preparation programs. The fall 2023 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council resulted in 34 educator preparation providers receiving accreditation, bringing the total to 551 providers approved under the CAEP Accreditation S  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: By Gabriela Shinskie The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is partnering with Louisiana State University (LSU) and Tulane University through the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta), a $22 million, five-year project that includes 38 investigators who will seek strategies to promote sustainability of the marine ecosystem for the northern Gulf Coast. The Mi  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, Nov. 14 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news: In a competition that whittled a field of 64 students down to just one, Western Colorado University senior Porter Fox came away as champion of the fifth annual Rocky Mountain Madness (RMM) Sales Competition. The top talent from 16 schools around the country - from Washington to Florida, North Dakota to Louisiana, and even one university in Finland - came out for the competition hosted by Metro State in   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: In May 2023, Col. Clarence Becknell Sr. crossed the stage and received his third degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, becoming "Dr. Clarence Becknell." A decorated military veteran, former Morris Jeff Elementary Principal and Zulu Historian, Dr. Becknell has been receiving great media attention for his work to further the education of veterans. Together with Dr. Ramona Jean Perkins, the   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: Xavier University of Louisiana, blessed with a mission to promote a more just and humane society, has long been at the forefront of research and health equity to propel positive impact and engagement for the communities it serves. Invaluable in heading research efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the great work of the Public Health Sciences Department at Xavier has been recognized with a gran  more