NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Central Connecticut State University issued the following news: Central Connecticut State University is well represented on the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium list of Fall 2023 grant and scholarship recipients. The winners include five faculty members; one graduate student; and two undergraduates. Their names and awards categories follow. Faculty grant awards Brianna Kirk; Faculty STEM Education Programming Sarah Maurer; Faculty Research Moham  more

WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 23 -- The University of New Haven issued the following news: By Dora Crespo '26, Nick Pavelko '26, Bridgette Skelly '27, Julian Schrock '27, Samuel Albrecht '26, and Chloe Carroll '26 Since it was established more than 10 years ago, the University's satellite campus in Prato, Italy, has provided nearly 1,500 students of various majors an immersive cultural experience. Visiting the campus in the heart of Tuscany has enabled students to travel and learn about a new   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit about Google's anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. "Today's settlement is a loud and clear message to Big Tech--attorneys general across the country are unified, and we are prepared to use the full wei  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of attorneys general and localities in submitting an amicus brief (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2023/56--2023-12-18-State--Local-Amici-Br.pdf) to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Kentucky v. EPA to defend the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the NCAA Accountability Act of 2023. If signed into law, this legislation would ensure that the NCAA provides transparent due process in its investigations and create fairness for student-athletes, coaches, and institutions. Additionally, it would establ  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 23 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp Art Competition. This annual competition, which seeks creative young artists and art educators in Connecticut, is coordinated and sponsored by the Connecticut Waterfowl Association in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the release of $7.2 million in state grants that will be used to support the remediation and assessment of blighted properties in nine municipalities across Connecticut, consisting of 713 acres of land. The funds will support these communities with investigating and cleaning up these properties so they can be redeveloped a  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that three significant tax relief measures will take effect in Connecticut at the start of 2024, and among them are the largest income tax reduction ever enacted in state history, an increase in a tax credit targeting the lowest-income workers, and an expansion of exemptions on certain pension and annuity earnings to benefit seniors. They are  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that more than 80,000 people in Connecticut are expected to have convictions for certain old, low-level offenses automatically cleared from their criminal records over the next month as the state nears full implementation of the recently enacted Clean Slate Law. Approved by the Connecticut General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamo  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing $10.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funding toward Connecticut's energy efficiency programs that help provide weatherization, energy retrofits, and rebates to Connecticut residents. Connecticut's utility-administered efficiency programs, which are directed by the   more

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today joined Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker for a news conference at New Britain High School to encourage eligible high school seniors in Connecticut to apply for the state's recently launched Connecticut Automatic Admission Program. The deadline  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services' Commission for Educational Technology has released "Connecticut: Everyone Connected," the state's draft digital equity plan. Funding to support the plan comes from the Biden-Harris administration's Internet for All Initiative, which was created as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and wil  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today joined Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker for a news conference at New Britain High School to encourage eligible high school seniors in Connecticut to apply for the state's recently launched Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (htt  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) yesterday released the Greater Hartford Mobility Study final report, which outlines transportation projects and improvements in the study of Hartford, East Hartford, and surrounding communities. "CTDOT is excited to release the final report for the Greater Hartford Mobility Study. Our next steps in bring  more

MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Connecticut Wesleyan University issued the following news: Wesleyan's faculty has been hard-at-work in 2023 sharing their scholarship with the world. Here are some of the books written by Wesleyan's faculty over the past year. * * * Homesick Blues: Politics, Protest, and Musical Storytelling in Modern Japan by Scott Aalgaard (https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/homesick-blues-politics-protest-and-musical-storytelling-in-modern-japan/) Assistant Profe  more

MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Connecticut Wesleyan University issued the following news: The New York Times recently highlighted research reporting that five people with moderate to severe brain injuries scored higher on cognitive tests following a brain implant that stimulated their brains. Joseph Fins '82, Hon. '22, medical ethicist at Weill Cornell Medicine, was mentioned with the piece after he published a series of interviews with the subjects and their families in a separat  more

MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- Connecticut Wesleyan University issued the following news: Wesleyan University faculty and alumni are making art across the region over the next several months. Here is a small sampling of offerings: Professor of Art Tammy Nguyen's first museum solo exhibition is on display at The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston now through January 28, 2024. Assistant Professor of the Practice in Theater Edwin Sanchez's one-act play, Still Nuts About Him, is based on   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Once again, George Logan is doubling down on his dutiful commitment to MAGA extremism by touting endorsements from some of the most dangerous members of the Republican Party. Logan's record of supporting extreme Republicans' agenda to ban abortion nationwide and endanger Connecticut's 5th District with harmful gun policies was already a love letter to the far-right wing of his party, but n  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Entrepreneurial students at Eastern Connecticut State University pitched their projects to judges at a recent Department of Business Administration competition, with junior Kush Patel winning first place for an English-as-a-second-language (ESL) application he developed based on his own experience. His app, Ecocix, is a free English-learning platform that allows users to choose two modes - "lis  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Most of the deer on Nantucket Island, which has one of the densest deer populations in the Northeast, likely descend from two does that were introduced to the island from Michigan in 1926. This conclusion is found in a new research paper in "Northeastern Naturalist" co-authored by Bryan Connolly, associate professor of biology at Eastern Connecticut State University. The paper confirms  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * - Voter Support For U.S. Military Aid To Israel Dips * * * As the 2024 presidential race draws closer to primaries and caucuses getting underway, former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over his competitors, while former United States Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley moves to second place, tied with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, ac  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised private equity client, Heartwood Partners, in its sale of High Bar Brands, a manufacturer and distributor of branded heavy-duty truck aftermarket accessories. The sale was announced on December 20. The transaction marks the culmination of a successful five-year-partnership between Heartwood Partners and High Bar Brands. With help from Holland & Knight attorneys, Heartw  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: It's been a year to forget for David McCormick who spent 2023 getting caught lying about living in Pennsylvania, covering up his record of selling out to China, and trying to erase his dangerous position on abortion. That's not to mention his frequent blunders on the trail, questionable campaign finance violations, and his campaign's involvement with election deniers who tried to overturn the 2020   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- Trinity College issued the following Q&A on Dec. 20, 2023, with Haben Abraham, Counseling and Wellness Center Director: * * * After growing up in Hartford and earning a bachelor's degree at Trinity College, Haben Abraham '10, LCSW, has a special connection to the community. She returned to campus in spring 2022 as a therapist at the Trinity Counseling and Wellness Center and became the center's director last summer, stepping into the role after the retirement   more

GREENWICH, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- RSR Partners, a provider of professional services, issued the following news: Finding the right Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for a family office has become more complex over the past several years. From our experience working with a wide range of well-established to newly developed family offices, we have found an interesting trend emerging among the most effective CIOs in the marketplace. While undoubtably investment acumen and intelligence are paramount, t  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Earlier this year, Dr. Anuli Njoku expanded her already distinguished portfolio, adding the significant distinction of Fulbright Specialist to her long list of accolades. The recognition, granted by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, landed the associate professor of public health a unique opportunity to share her research on health inequities at Br  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: The end of the calendar year offers an opportunity to reflect upon notable moments during the preceding 12 months. There were moments that celebrated the success of the liberal arts education and the people who contribute to that success in ways small and large. But this year was also unique. Trinity College's Bicentennial contributed several notable events to the calendar. Kicking off in May 2023, the Bicent  more

WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The University of New Haven issued the following news: By Renee Chmiel * * * Faculty from myriad disciplines recently came together to discuss how they can best support students while addressing the challenges presented by AI. They also proposed creating a task force to further ensure they offer a robust learning experience and maximize the opportunities created by AI. * * * For Bruno Barreto de Goes, Ph.D., artificial intelligence is something he's been   more

WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- The University of New Haven issued the following news: By Renee Chmiel When Sadie Perkins '27 connected with her fellow members of the University's Honors program as part of a "Z Chat" event, she says it was a fun way to learn more about their backgrounds and what brought them to the University. It was also an opportunity that, she says, she never dreamed of having: the chance to also connect with the University's interim president. Sheahon Zenger Ph.D., -   more

WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- The University of New Haven issued the following news: By Anchal Bhatia As the semester ended, the Pompea College of Business conducted a fun get-together for the students and faculty to celebrate the joyful holiday season and to get in the festive spirit with music, decor, games, and food. The PCoB Business Bash was hosted at the Orange Campus, and students considered this event a fun break from the preparations for their final exams. Many graduating studen  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Dec. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: As a teenager, Kiersten Sundell was inspired by environmental activist Greta Thunberg. They were the same age, both of Swedish descent and both interested in raising awareness about climate change. "Since I first learned about climate change as a 14-year-old in public school, I saw Greta on TV. She was probably 15, yelling at some of the world's most prominent politicians," says Sundell, a University o  more

MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Connecticut Wesleyan University issued the following "Year in Review 2023": It has been a consequential year at Wesleyan. The University announced the end of legacy admissions and loans, policy changes aimed at improving the access and affordability of its liberal arts education. It also launched the largest fundraising initiative in school history. While Wesleyan was focused on its mission to provide a diverse group of students with an expansive an  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected Jung Han, the William A. Norton Professor in Technological Innovation and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, as a 2023 NAI Fellow. The NAI Fellows Program was established to highlight academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: Two years ago, Yale School of Management Dean Kerwin K. Charles established the Council on Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) to elevate and address issues related to inclusivity, school culture, and representation. Composed of members from a broad cross-section of the SOM community, CARE acts as a vehicle through which representatives from among the school's staff, faculty, student, and alumni communities identi  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: By Abigail Roth The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD Class of 2024 has selected physician-geneticist Francis Collins, MD, PhD, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as its graduation speaker. The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 20. Collins, who is currently an NIH distinguished investigator in the Center for Precision Health Research, was the longest-serving d  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: The stress of unwanted life experiences is a well-known risk factor for negatively affecting our mental health. Research within civilian populations suggests that life stress is more likely to result in psychological symptoms in women relative to men. Such symptoms are those found in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and generalized anxiety disorder. Because   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: By Christina Frank Katelyn Jetelina, a popular epidemiologist and data scientist whose newsletter "Your Local Epidemiologist" has more than 200,000 subscribers, recently visited the Yale School of Public Health to deliver a lecture entitled "Reimagining Public Health Communication in the 21st Century." A scientific consultant to a number of organizations including the White House and CDC, Jetelina visit  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: * * * Forests play a key role in mitigating climate change by removing and storing carbon dioxide, but they are facing increasing challenges. In the new Department of Energy report "Roads to Removal," a team of YSE scientists map out a plan to reach critical climate goals by increasing carbon uptake in forests. * * * A new U.S. Department of Energy report co-authored by Yale School of the Enviro  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The society honors clinicians who enhance their profession by doing impactful research * * * Three Yale School of Medicine faculty are among 100 new members elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). They are E. Jennifer Edelman, MD, MHS, AAHIVS, professor of medicine (general medicine); Madhav Menon, MD, MBBS, associate professor of medicine (nephrology  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way clinicians make decisions about patient care. But health care algorithms that power AI may include bias against underrepresented communities and thus amplify existing racial inequality in medicine, according to a growing body of evidence. To address this rapidly growing problem, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 21 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: By Abigail Roth Thirty-nine Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate (PA) Program students received their Master of Medical Science degree at a ceremony in Woolsey Hall on December 4, 2023. PA Program Director David Brissette, MMSc, PA-C, stated in welcoming remarks, "Today you will become part of the legacy and history of the sixth oldest PA program in the country. You join over 1,400 Yale   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Non-medication-based treatments for opioid use disorder may be more harmful than no treatment at all, a new Yale study finds. * * * In cases of opioid use disorder, short-term medically managed withdrawal (commonly known as detox) and long-term rehabilitation treatments that don't incorporate continued use of buprenorphine or methadone are no more effective at preventing overdose deaths than no treat  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: Protein organization is key to protein function -- but difficult to uncover for membrane proteins. A new Yale-developed method overcomes the biggest challenges. The membrane that encases a biological cell is not simply a barrier; it is chock full of proteins involved in all sorts of critical biological functions. To really understand what membrane proteins are doing and how, researchers need to know how they  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 19 -- Yale Law School issued the following news release: Four Yale Law School students -- Avi Gupta '26, Jeremy Thomas '26, Julia Udell '26, and Jackson Willis '26 -- have been named 2023 Samvid Scholars, among 20 students nationwide selected for the scholarship from nearly 1,000 applicants. The cohort includes students from U.S. graduate programs with interests spanning medicine, medical technology, law and social justice, civic engagement, climate technology, dis  more