MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: A team from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is tackling an important cause of human-made climate change--common refrigerants used for everything from cooling homes and businesses to freezing and preserving food and medicine. The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on August 21 that UH and five other universities have been awarded $26 million to establish a fourth generation (Ge  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Award-winning podcaster Trey Kay is bringing his program "Us & Them" to Marshall University again next month for a discussion with Marshall students and other young voters about their thoughts and feelings regarding the upcoming election. "What Is (or Isn't) Motivating Young Voters in 2024?" is scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.4, in Marshall's Drinko Library Atrium. Kay will host two members of Ma  more

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is starting the fall semester with the addition of 12 new faculty members, expanding its roster of nearly 200 full-time faculty. These new educators bring diverse experiences and expertise to the university's three colleges, enhancing the educational offerings for students. "Welcoming new faculty to campus is always an exciting moment for a provost," said Dr  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: From major research milestones to gold medals to the rite of passage known as SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration), the past few months were filled with a mix of work and play--it's what Badgers do best. Before the hustle and bustle of another academic year begins, let's take a look back at a few standout moments from this summer. Research on There's no such thing as a summer   more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The American Dairy Science Association issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corwin Nelson, PhD, as the new ADSA Annual Meeting Science Director. Nelson, an accomplished researcher and educator with a deep understanding of dairy science, will be responsible for overseeing the scientific programming of an event that brings together more than 1,700 dairy profession  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 22 -- Florida League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * Florida League of Cities presents Gib Coerper with the 2024 E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award * * * The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, announced that Alachua Mayor Gib Coerper is this year's recipient of the League's prestigious E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award. The Florida League of   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: While most civics education initiatives focus on students in primary and secondary schools, a new report examines the vital civic mission of community colleges, surveying the current state of civics education in these institutions and how it can be enhanced across the United States. The new Community College and Civics Report, a collaboration of the Annenberg Public Policy Cent  more

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release: The importance of sea ice science has been recognised with the award of the 2025 Chief of Defence Force Fellowship to a PhD student in the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP). Daniel Atwater's PhD project is on 'Quantifying the relationship between Antarctic sea ice and continental shelf waters -- their global significance and importance to Australia's strategic southern interests.'  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2024: Arizona's Nicole Dallin (Offensive), BYU's Lynette Hernaez (Co-Goalkeeper), Oklahoma State's Mollie Breiner (Defensive) and Grace Gordon (Co-Goalkeeper) along with Utah's Bella Woods (Freshman) collected the first soccer weekly award of the 2024 season. Dallin knocked in five goals in two matches as Arizona went 2-0 during the opening week. She recorded a four-goal perfor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: A calming presence is sometimes all you need to feel better when you're going through a hard time. The military community knows this well and they know some of the best comfort-givers come in the form of four-legged, furry friends. One USO Missouri-based therapy dog a 150-pound Great Dane named Maverick has become a bit of a celebrity. In 2023, he was named the American Humane Hero Dog Awards' Therapy Dog of the Y  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is pleased to announce the recipient of the ASH-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program award, Michelle Schoettler, MD, of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Emory University. The ASH-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program award is a partnership between ASH and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that a  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: The Professional Counselor (TPC) is NBCC's peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing original and innovative counseling research and scholarship in an electronic, open-access format. For the 12th consecutive year, TPC's commitment to quality has earned recognition from the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. "We are proud of TPC's awards, which recognize the potential   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $17 million in grants by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities. CPRIT awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including s  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Known as video game royalty, actor and voice-over talent Doug Cockle '93 lowered his voice and growled a few words to demonstrate how he sounds as Geralt of Rivia. Not a gamer? Geralt of Rivia is the sardonic protagonist of "The Witcher" series of fantasy action role-playing games developed by CD Projekt Red and based on the book series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. This famous "witcher" is voiced by Cockle, who ea  more

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Aug. 22 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: Black Hills State University President Steve Elliott presented his first State of the University Address to faculty and staff Tuesday in Meier Hall. The event began with the recognition of 31 BHSU staff and faculty members for their longevity, with service ranging from 10 to 25 years. Altogether, the employees recognized represented almost 441 years of service to BHSU and the South Dakota Board of Rege  more

OLD ELVET, England, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: * * * This summer we celebrated the phenomenal success of three Durham scholars who have just been awarded a prestigious Fubright Scholarship to continue their studies and research at universities across the USA. * * * Fulbright is an international educational and cultural exchange programme between the UK and USA. Since 1948, Fulbright Awards have funded American and British students to do a postgraduate de  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Seokjhin Kim, associate professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, has received a National Science Foundation award totaling $299,000 to fund his research on designing pore-engineered membranes using a novel approach that allows dynamic changes to the membrane structure during gas separation testing. "Membranes are a cost-effective and efficient technology for chemical   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: President French will serve a three-year term on the NAICU Board, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, as a member of the Class of 2027. He has been invited to join the Committee on Policy Analysis and Public Relations, which identifies current and future issues affecting independent higher education and suggests priorities and strategies for research and public relations activities. "I am honored by the invitatio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, issued the following news: By Alexandra Waddell Three Pulitzer Center-supported projects are winners of the 2024 Online Journalism Awards (OJA), given by the Online News Association (ONA). The Online Journalism Awards honor excellence in digital journalism. The winner of the Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award is Amazon Underworld, a cross-border collaboration led by 20  more

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: In ceremonies Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the awarding of a grant sustaining the critical Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program through funding of $1,473,960 from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). "The SANE grant will train registered n  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication won the 3M Truth in Science Award in the Online News Association (ONA) 2024 Online Journalism Awards. The 2024 Online Journalism Awards recognize the best digital journalism across numerous categories, including visual  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: Fort Belvoir, Va. - The Operations Technical Audit Services (OTS) Quantitative Methods Center of Excellence (QM CoE) team was named the DCAA 2023 Team of the Year for their outstanding accomplishments. Despite being a relatively new team, the QM CoE team made significant contributions to DCAA's mission. Throughout the year they developed and deployed new software that improved the a  more

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 22 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Bookstore named to honour legacy of service and philanthropy * * * By Keri Ferguson The Dellelce family have extended their long-standing commitment to Western through a significant gift supporting students, research and aspiring entrepreneurs across campus. Perry Dellelce, BA'85, LLD'22, has championed the Western student experience since his early years as an undergraduate. Beyond graduation, he's remained a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in 67 counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of $2 million in emergency grant funding to Texas to support employment and training of workers to assist in cleanup and recovery activities in 67 counties stricken by the effects of Hurricane Beryl. On July  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- DePauw University issued the following Alumni News Roundup on Aug. 20, 2024: Fred Albrecht '78 receives (https://members.asicentral.com/news/industry-news/july-2024/counselor-lifetime-achievement-award-2024-fred-and-suzette-albrecht-proforma-albrecht-co/) Counselor Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. Schmidt Associates welcomes (https://rejournals.com/indianapolis-schmidt-associates-debuts-waypoint-strategies-planning-division/) Audra Butts Blasdel '05 as division  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced today two awards to Oak Harbor Public Schools from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. This includes a $66,345,276 grant as the Federal share of a larger $80,411,292 project for Hand in Hand Learning Center as well as a $70,631,558 Federal award to Crescent Harbor Elementary School as part of a larger $84,300,054 project that replaces these two schools at Naval Air  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense recently announced seven additional awards to bioindustrial firms via the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement brings the DBIMP to 13 awards to date totaling $23 million. The awardees include Battelle in Columbus, Ohio; Modular Genetics in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Genomatica in San Diego; Industrial Microbes in Alameda, California; ZymoChem in San Le  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 22 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Chang Huh, a professor in the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management at Niagara University, was honored with the Faculty Collegiality Award at the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education's annual conference in Montreal, Quebec, on July 25, 2024. Dr. Huh was recognized for his dedication to creating a collaborative and supportive environment withi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release: Dr. Kevin Bohacs, a trailblazing sedimentologist and stratigrapher who is now retired from ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas, has been awarded the American Geosciences Institute's (AGI) 2024 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal in recognition of his lifetime of notable achievements in the geosciences and global impact across disciplines. Dr. Bohacs has contributed significantly to the geosc  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Beechy Peace, Justice and Reconciliation Lecture: Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr. Date and Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Rieth Recital Hall, Goshen College Music Center Cost: Free and open to the public Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr. will speak at Goshen College's annual Beechy Peace, Justice and Reconciliation Lecture on Oct. 24. The lecture is part of the school's new lectureship series. Nosie is a former ch  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: CALIFORNIA, August 20, 2024--Duane Morris LLP has been recognized across two categories of The Recorder's 2024 California Legal Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of lawyers and companies leading technology, innovation and the profession as a whole. Winners in each category will be announced at the California Legal Awards ceremony recognizing all honorees and finalists on October 15   more

GREENVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: East Carolina University's Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Voyages of Discovery Series will feature two special guests for the 2024-25 season -- a well-known actor and literacy advocate, and a biologist and wildlife conservationist -- who will speak to the theme of trailblazing tales: telling the stories of our communities. "From uncovering the stories of our cells in a biology lab to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2025 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field. Endocrinologists are scientists and medical doctors who specialize in unraveling the mysteries of hormone disorders to care for patients and cure diseases. These professionals have achieved breakthroughs in scientific discoveries and clinic  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Three of ETSU Health's physicians received high honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA's 2024 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. Dr. Karen Schetzina received the "Cup of Kindness Innovation Award," while Drs. Josh Henry and Blair Reece received "Healthcare Hero" awards. Each year, the Business Journal honors individuals and organizations that "go above and beyond the call of duty in   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 22 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * * Marquee, Featured Groups include top eight players in FedExCup standings: Scheffler, Schauffele, Matsuyama, Morikawa, McIlroy, Clark, Aberg, Theegala * Top 50 players competing for 30 spots in next week's TOUR Championship * Coverage starts tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. ET, continues through Final Round on Sunday, August 25 * Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and con  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A special exhibition, "On My Own Time--Celebrating the Artistic Talents of Syracuse University Faculty and Staff," was held in Bird Library earlier this summer. This year is the 51st anniversary of this program, organized by CNY Arts, and faculty and staff were invited to showcase their talents along with other employers and businesses in the region. All active full-time and part-time faculty and staff were eligible  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug. 22 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Twelve months after Spain's title triumph, we take a look at what has happened in the sport over the past 366 days. * The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 ended a year ago * Stars of the finals have continued to rise, while USA bounced back * Spanish and English players dominated at The FIFA Best Football Awards 2023 * * *d One year ago, Spain lifted the FIFA Women's Wo  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: Time flies when you're accomplishing big things. Just ask Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown. Brown, who last month celebrated her fifth year as WCU's Chancellor, addressed faculty and staff Wednesday, Aug. 13, during the annual Fall Opening Assembly, a prelude to the start of the 2024-25 academic year. In doing so, she reflected on some of the university's accomplishments during her  more

SPACE BASE DELTA I, Colorado, Aug. 22 -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: By Keefer Patterson, Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Those who have ever served in or worked with the U.S. military have quickly learned that the noncommissioned officer corps is the backbone of the armed forces. These stripe-bearing men and women bring competence, professional character and lead the charge in day-to-day operations. "America's best,  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will diversify local economies in western Colorado, including the Town of Rangely and the communities of Natarita and Nucla in the West End of Montrose County and Norwood in San Miguel County. These grants will support economic   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Night two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured a highly anticipated lineup of speakers, including second gentleman Doug Emhoff, and former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama. Speeches aside, what has a lot of people buzzing this morning is the music format the Democratic National Committee used during the ceremonial roll call an intentional selection of songs paired to each state,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group, issued the following news release: Mexico City, August 21, 2024: To drive innovation and the growth of the media space in Mexico, IFC is partnering with Lemon Studios, a leading film and television production studio in the country, to assess the establishment of the first intellectual property rights investment vehicle in Mexico and Latin America. The intellectual property investment vehicle focuses on ac  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following fiscal year 2021 financial audit involving Regional Office of Education No. 47 covering Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELAY OF AUDIT The Regional Office of Education #47 (ROE) did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31, 2021 deadline. Completed financial statements were received on December 8, 2  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following fiscal year 2022 financial audit involving Regional Office of Education No. 47 covering Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELAY OF AUDIT The Regional Office of Education #47 (ROE) did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31, 2022 deadline. Completed financial statements were received on September 29,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Investments Increase Literacy, Workforce Development, and Cultural/Language Preservation * * * The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced grants totaling $5,908,056, for 173 awards through programs designed to support and improve essential library services of Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Three of the pro  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Prof. Dan Mennill has received national recognition for his contributions to mentoring young scientists. The Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award was presented to Dr. Mennill at the annual meeting of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists in Peoria, Illinois. "Jamie Smith was a huge figure in ornithology in Canada, mentoring a generation of outstanding young ornithologists," explained the professor in the De  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 22 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. D083713) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, State of California Estate of Benjamin C. Williams, Deceased. CARLA MONTGOMERY, Petitioner and Appellant, v. BENITA WILLIAMS, Respondent. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, Douglas K. Mann, Judge. Affirmed. Law Office of Jay S. Belshaw and Jay S. Belshaw for Peti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Landmarks Illinois issued the following news release: Landmarks Illinois has announced the winners of the 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards, an annual program honoring exceptional preservation efforts across Illinois. This year, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards are honoring rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects in Alto Pass, Carterville, Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Woodstock. Th  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 22 -- The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers issued the following news: SMPTE(R), the home for media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has officially confirmed Lawrence Sher, ASC, as the keynote speaker for the 2024 SMPTE Media Technology Summit (MTS). Sher is an award-winning cinematographer and director with over 30 years of experience. He has shot more than 35 features and is the founder/CEO of ShotDeck, a vast digital image library tha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release: LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven providers of aging services, is proud to announce that David Gehm, president and CEO of Wellspring Lutheran Services, is the 2024 Award of Honor recipient. This esteemed accolade recognizes Gehm's outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to community service and advancing the qu  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Jeffrey L. Erdly, originator of two Pennsylvania College of Technology scholarships and recipient of the college's Distinguished Alumnus Award, recently boosted his institutional support with a gift of $500,000 toward an upcoming project on campus. Half of the donation from Erdly, a 1972 engineering drafting graduate of the Penn College predecessor Williamsport Area Community College, is de  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Where some people see an eyesore that needs to be destroyed, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Hai "Thomas" Lin sees inspiration for the future. Lin's latest research project, funded by a nearly $630,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, is taking characteristics from mud dauber nests and the root systems of fungi to design 3D-printed soil for sustainable, durable, and cost-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $400,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline, expanding access to clean, reliable drinking water for residents of Union. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virgi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener was honored with the Service to Mankind Award at a luncheon in July 2024, recognizing his exceptional dedication to serving others. As part of this award, President Elsener received a $3,000 donation to direct to a charitable organization of his choice. He has chosen to allocate the funds to the Danny J. Elsener '14 Memorial Endowed Scholarship, furthering his commitment   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- The Minnesota Grocers Association issued the following news release: The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) held its 36th annual statewide Best Bagger Contest on Saturday, August 17 at the MGA office in St. Paul, MN. Contestants came from all across the state to compete for the title of Minnesota's Best Bagger. This is a fun, fast-paced, and entertaining contest that is important to the MGA and its membership as it showcases the talents of one of the industry's  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 22 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State students who aspire to become attorneys now have a new accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a new university partnership with Mississippi College. Mississippi State and MC's School of Law formally signed an agreement Wednesday [Aug. 21] allowing qualified MSU students to enter MC's Juris Doctor program before fully completing an MSU bachelor's degree, accelerating th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Quest Holiday Product Guide features eight MDA Ambassadors from across the country with products that enhance independence for the disability community. * * * NEW YORK - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Quest Media, an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform including a magazine, podcast, blog, and newsletter, launched its fall issue of Quest magazin  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 24-E-0104) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Notice of Intent of 204 4th Avenue LLC to Submeter Electricity at 655 Union Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on February 13, 2024 (Notice of Intent), 204 4th Avenue LLC (Owner)   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 24-E-0002) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Notice of intent of 44-01 Northern Owner, LLC to Submeter Electricity at 34-35 44th Street, Astoria, New York Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on January 3, 2024 (Notice of Intent), 44-01 Norther  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0488) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Notice of intent of Dupont Street Owner LLC to Submeter Electricity at 65 Dupont Street, Brooklyn, New York Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed on September 5, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Dupont Street  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 24-E-0116) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Petition of Riverwalk 9, LLC to Submeter Electricity at 430 Main Street, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on February 21, 2024 (Petition), Riverwalk 9, LLC (Owner) requests authorization to sub  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0653) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Petition of Workable St. Johns OZ Sublessee LLC to Submeter Electricity at 991 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on November 3, 2023 (Petition), Workable St. Johns OZ Sublessee   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: * * * City of New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services Takes Top Honor * * * NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Green Fleet Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates fleets that have significantly contributed to environmental sustainability. "We are immen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, announced $25.7 million in Save America's Treasures grants to fund 59 projects that will preserve nationally significant sites and historic collections in 26 states and the District of Columbia. T  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 22 -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association issued the following transcript of the Travers Stakes Preview National Media Teleconference on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * Operator: Welcome to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Travers Stakes Preview National Media Teleconference. Let me introduce our host, Mr. Jim Gluckson. You may begin. Jim Gluckson: Thank you, Ina, and good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Medi  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: NBCC is excited to honor two counselors whose diligence has made a significant impact on their clients and the counseling profession. Dr. Christian Chan and Dr. Meredith Rausch have invested their time, experience, and wisdom to advance mental health care and further the careers of other counselors. Each of these awardees have demonstrated commitment to celebrating the contributions of   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A large multi-institutional collaboration, led by Northwestern University, has received $26 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch a new Engineering Research Center (ERC) dedicated to revolutionizing the ability of robots to amplify human labor. The NSF grant will fund the new center across five years, with the ability to renew for another $26 million for an additional five years. It  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 21 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Steven Nadj-Perge, professor of applied physics and materials science, has been named one of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's 19 new Experimental Physics Investigators and will receive a five-year $1.25 million grant to further his research goals. "I'm deeply honored by this award," says Nadj-Perge. "It will provide us with an unusual opportunity to pursue some of the riskier ideas that we  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) today announced the 2024 recipients of the RPB / AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research. The researchers will use the IRIS(R) Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) to gain insight on improving cataract surgery outcomes in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, herpes kera  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The Division of Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching a variety of programs and changes this academic year to enrich the student experience and improve outcomes. "We know our scholars benefit from personal engagement, community building, structured programing and intentional academic support," said Vice Provost for Student Success Amber Williams. "Now with our enhanced focu  more

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 22 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO and JT's Customer Communications Service Scam Signal takes Silver Medal in the Fraud Impact Award for Best Scam and APP Fraud Prevention; solution uses telephony signals to spot scams * * * BOZEMAN, MT and SAINT HELIER, JERSEY - 21 August, 2024 In the fight against the growing problem of scams, global analytics software leader FICO and Jersey Telecom (JT) have produced a powerful solut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: Adolescents were most likely to experience low energy/tiredness while children were most likely to report headache. Scientists investigating long COVID in youth found similar but distinguishable patterns between school-age children (ages 6-11 years) and adolescents (ages 12-17 years) and identified their most common symptoms. The study, supported by the Nati  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and specialists were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in July. The NACAA AM/PIC offers professional development opportunities through workshops, seminars and tours. "Attending NACAA AM/PIC helps agents stay at the forefron  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following In the Spotlight news wrap up for Aug. 19-23, 2024: * * * Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form (https://news.nau.edu/news-tip/#.YEjwNWhKg2w). * NAU was recognized as one of Money's 2024 Best Online Colleges in America, earning a five-star rating for produc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 22 -- The Museum of Contemporary Art issued the following news release: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is delighted to present Olafur Eliasson: OPEN from September 15, 2024 through July 6, 2025 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The first major solo exhibition of the Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967, Copenhagen; lives and works in Berlin) in Los Angeles, OPEN is part of the landmark Getty initiative PST ART: Art & Science Collide and is orga  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - In the year since the firmwide launch of Athena, Troutman Pepper's generative AI assistant, the firm has experienced overwhelming success and adoption by over 1,000 users, representing more than 40% of attorneys and professional staff. More than 60% of Athena users have used it at least five times. "We are proud to have been among the first large law firms to create and adopt a generative AI assista  more

LONDON, England, Aug. 22 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: 193 organisations recognised with highest 'Gold Award' by UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community. From: Ministry of Defence and Alistair Carns OBE MC MP Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recognises the positive role that employers   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The Parent-Child Assistance Program, led by researchers at the University of Oklahoma, has recently expanded its services to the Enid area of north-central Oklahoma and is now accepting referrals. Known as PCAP, this program is an intensive home-visiting case management program for pregnant and parenting women with at-risk substance use during their pregnancy. The one-year PCAP program plans to   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 22 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Further enhancing its leading global tax practice and global corporate platform more broadly, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Daniel Nicholas has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. Nicholas has nearly two decades of experience in global finance, capital markets, and derivatives transactions, including debt instruments and modifications, restructurings, interest dedu  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: Charlotte Pence, director of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing at the University of South Alabama and the first Mobile Poet Laureate, recently won a $50,000 fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. The award provides poet laureates throughout the United States with the opportunity to undertake meaningful and innovative projects that enrich the lives of community members, includin  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news: On 21 August 2024, with an overwhelming 281 votes in favor out of 328 MPs present, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law to Ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and its amendments (available in Ukrainian), in a powerful statement of Ukraine's commitment to international criminal justice and accountability. PGA, alongside its Ukrainian members, warmly welcomes and celebrates this landmark deci  more

FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Collegiate club teams will compete in respective regions across the country throughout September and October for an opportunity to advance to the Championship and Invitational * * * The PGA National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) has announced the 2024 PGA NCCGA Fall Championship and Invitational will be held Dec. 7-8 at the iconic Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in No  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: NORTHERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today made several stops in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle focused on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending. First, Senator Capito traveled to Wheeling, W.Va. to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-renovated Wheeling Heritage Artisan Cent  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The University of Arizona Poetry Center's Voca archive of recorded poetry readings is now accompanied by digitized captions, making one of the world's major poetry audiovisual archives fully accessible and searchable. The project, started in 2021 with a $135,000 Mellon Foundation Public Knowledge grant, has created one of the largest captioned digital poetry archives in the English language, with more tha  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: The anti-cancer drug olaparib may be effective in treating biochemically recurrent prostate cancer without accompanying hormone therapy for men who have mutations in genes such as BRCA2, according to results of a phase II clinical trial of 51 patients conducted at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and three other sites. The study was done of men experiencing signs of cancer recurrence after   more

LONDON, England, Aug. 22 -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Bayes Professor of Strategic Management recognised for work in the field of organisation and management theory. * * * By Hamish Armstrong Paula Jarzabkowski, Professor of Strategic Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) has won the Academy of Management's prestigious Joanne Martin Trailblazer Award. The bi-annual prize is awarded to scholars who have taken leadership  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Funded short-term projects will address industry feedback on innovative technologies * * * Researchers in Purdue University's colleges of Agriculture and Science have received an additional $95,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund to develop patent-pending drought-resistant soybean plants and novel arthritis treatments. The fund is managed by the Purdue Innovates Incubator, which provides p  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * The university broke records in almost all dimensions in the past 12 months, including the support of Boilermaker innovation and entrepreneurship * * * Since the creation of Purdue Innovates in 2023, the comprehensive system has worked to streamline access and strengthen support to technology commercialization and startup support resources. The push to provide top-tier resources for entrep  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Achievements, honors for electrical engineer Samuel Peana now will include a 3-year Truman Fellowship at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico * * * Growing up, Samuel Peana loved to build things. The world was his playground for tinkering and taking apart common things and discovering how they work -- especially the inner workings of computers and potential interconnections between computers   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: Madelina Yates is researching a topic this summer that could save lives. The rising junior nursing major from Williamsburg, Virginia, is working on research that she hopes will reduce the risks of suicide by victims of sexual assault. Referencing statistics from the Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, "and that," Yates explained,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting a comprehensive investigation into the use of federal funds by Catholic Community Services' Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona. So far, in Fiscal Year 2024, Pima County has received $21,827,581 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Shelter and Services Program  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) applauded the International Boundary and Water Commission's (IBWC) announcement that it has awarded the contract for a project to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. Over the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: By Judy Christie Col. Tim Sheppard, USA (Ret), "really had intended to stay retired" after 40 years in the Army as an engineer and chief of staff for the Wyoming Army National Guard. But involvement in the veterans' community drew him in. Two years after retirement, in 2019, he became the executive director of the Wyoming Veterans Commission and in 2022 embarked on the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: This article by Leo Shane III originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community. Recipients of Social Security checks and veterans benefits payouts could see a cost-of-living adjustment of less than 3% in 2025, the lowest mark since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an indepen  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education began the fall semester with the school's annual Learning for Life Awards Dinner. Since 2015, the school has recognized distinguished alumni and friends who exemplify leadership in the classroom, school administration, churches, mission organizations, nonprofits, businesses, volunteer organizations and more. Honorees are considered for the work they do wh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the award of $3,088,705 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. This grant will provide funding for the Money Follows the Person program, which supports community inclusion of individuals with disabilities. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/08/20/2024/sen-cramer-us-departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has received $7 million to build the Maine Algal Research Infrastructure and Accelerator. The award will assist with building state-of-the-art research infrastructure which will streamline algae innovation in the agricultural, aquaculture and pharmaceutical industries. Collaborating with Bigelow Laborator  more

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Aug. 22 -- Sheridan College issued the following news release: Sheridan College is proud to announce a fully online suite of program offerings starting in 2025 -- providing working professionals the chance to pursue the standard-setting, high-quality education for which Sheridan is recognized and to further their careers while studying from anywhere and setting their own schedule. Launching January 6, 2025, SheridanOnline will offer programs designed to meet the needs of stu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release: Despite the recent pullback in mortgage rates, total home sales are expected to come in lower than previously forecast through the rest of 2024, and then not pick up meaningfully until further out in 2025, according to the August 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The ESR Group notes that purchase mortgage applications have barely budged in response to the more favorab  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 SWANA Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals, celebrating innovation, dedication, and leadership in the solid waste and resource management industry. They are among the industry's most prestigious awards honoring excellence and fostering sustainable so  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 22 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: By Genaro C. Armas The Newhouse School is offering a new master's degree in music business, expanding on the success of the prestigious undergraduate program in the recording and entertainment industries. Both degree programs are named after Martin Bandier '62, the legendary music publishing executive and Syracuse University Life Trustee. The Bandier Program for Recording a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Dr. Rebecca Legere, a doctoral student and incoming faculty member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has won the 2024 Elaine and Bertram Klein Development Award, a highly competitive career development award of $20,000 from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The award, which is issued annually t  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: Two-time Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori makes her company debut;the first of two operas by female composers commissioned by the Met Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin leads a cast starring mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo The October 19 performance to be transmitted live around the world as part of The Met: Live in HD series The Metropolitan Opera opens its 139th season with the comp  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Week 1 Game Crew - Play-By-Play Voice Ari Wolfe, Analyst Darius Walker & Reporter Jared Greenberg San Jose State & New Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo to Kick Off Season Against Sacramento State - Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m. ET on truTV & Max Opening Week on truTV & Max to Continue with San Diego State & Debut of New Head Coach Sean Lewis vs. Texas A&M Commerce on Satu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced that SUNY Polytechnic Institute was awarded $4,697,075 for a grant to further strengthen and expand the Capital Region's workforce in the semiconductor industry. The project, titled the "Educational Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL)" and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will be hosted by NY CREATES at the Al  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is excited to welcome its fifth cohort of 20 distinguished journalism leaders and innovators into the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership. These visionaries are set to revolutionize the news industry by pioneering cutting-edge strategies, developing innovative business models, and creating profitable products that w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District in Belen, New Mexico, to support economic resiliency efforts in agriculture and ecotourism following wildfires in 2023. This grant will support construction of an oper  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy issued the following news release: * * * Emerging Plant-Based Technologies Seek to Create Low-Carbon, Cost-Competitive U.S. Nickel Supply Chain, Reduce Imports * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today announced $9.9 million for 7 projects to support the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: 'His career is defined by above-and-beyond dedication to strengthening law enforcement in Alabama' Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently submitted a statement to the Congressional Record in honor of Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack's upcoming retirement after diligently serving as Sheriff of Baldwin County for 17 years. Her remarks as follows: Mr. President, I wish to recognize and congratulate Sheriff Huey "Hoss"   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Pace University issued the following news: Pace University faculty members are available to provide expert commentary and analysis on a broad range of including politics, policy, economics, international affairs and more, are available for comment on the 2024 US elections. Get in touch with our experts (https://www.pace.edu/news/university-faculty-experts-available-comment-2024-us-elections#contact) and check out or recent media clips (https://www.pace.edu/news/uni  more

BELLINGHAM, Washington, Aug. 22 -- SPIE (formerly the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers) issued the following news release: * * * The Society's next Vice President is a longtime participant in the Society's conference, publications, and outreach activities * * * Cather Simpson, of the University of Auckland and Orbis Diagnostics, has been elected to serve as the 2025 Vice President of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. She will serve as President-Elect  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet. A multinational research team led by University of Utah scientists has identified a component within the venom of a deadly marine cone snail, the geography cone, that mimics a human hormone called somatostatin, which regulates th  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: University of Wolverhampton Associate Professor, Dr Jenni Jones, has been nominated for a Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement (ICE) Award for her work on a reverse mentoring programme that establishes opportunities for Global Majority Postgraduate Researchers to positively influence senior leads and decision-making. The awards recognise the contribution of the Researcher Development   more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Aug. 22 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: The Northwest Missouri State University Police Department, during the institution's fall All-Employee Meeting on Wednesday, recognized two community members with its Monica C. McCollough University Police Department Service Award and Raymond L. Ottman University Police Department Community Service Award. The University Police Department honored Dr. Kori Hoffmann, who serves as assistant vice   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Looking to beat the summer heat? Well, Virginia Tech has a scoop for you. Hokie Nation has two new ways to stay cool this summer as the latest flavors to come out of Virginia Tech and Homestead Creamery's cool ice cream collaboration roll out to grocery stores, restaurants, ice cream shops, and specialty stores across Virginia. Evoking the creaminess of Homestead's classic French custard-style ice cream, HokieBerry Tra  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- 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 on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * VXI's next-generation technologies augment contact center employee/agent capabilities, enabling them to assist customers effortlessly while ensuring increased productivity and performance. * * * Frost & Sullivan assessed the customer experience (CX) manage  more

EMORY, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Emory and Henry College issued the following news: By Leah Prater WEHC 90.7 Emory was recognized and honored with multiple awards for excellence in broadcasting at the 87th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards Program, held Friday, June 21 at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. * Outstanding Sports Coverage (1st place)-Joy Scruggs-Basketball Commentator, Anthony Smith Jr., '24, Brandon Cox '25 * Best Commercial (1st place)-Welcome to Emory   more

HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 22 -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following news release: * * * Hollywood filmmaker, enviros and journalists urge PBS to Correct Errors in "Human Footprint" Episode * * * A coalition of organizations and journalists has submitted a comprehensive 16-page report to PBS, urging the network to correct significant factual errors in the first episode of its Human Footprint series. The episode, titled Strangers in Paradise, aired in July 2023 and has been criticize  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP secured a win in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which ruled this week that there was not enough evidence to support a Miami state court jury's US$300 million verdict in the case of Taxinet, Corp. against former Mexico City congressman Santiago Leon. The appeals court unanimously upheld a Florida federal judge's determination that evidence used to calculate the  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: Winthrop University's newest Eagles have officially landed on campus for the institution's 139th academic year! Learn more about the Class of 2028: BY THE NUMBERS 3.99: Average GPA 27: States Represented 9 and 8: Number of valedictorians and salutatorians, respectively FAST FACTS Most Popular Major: Psychology, closely followed by Biology Most Popular Names: Olivia, Emma, Lauren, Reese, William, Samuel  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale experimental physicist Alison Sweeney will receive $1.25 million to fund her research that might lead to innovations in optics and solar technology. * * * By Jim Shelton In her research, Yale's Alison Sweeney has crafted innovative studies that have revealed novel mechanisms in the natural world that could aid in the design of future technology. For instance, she has discovered the blueprints f  more