WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug. 23 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: Wilfrid Laurier University is proud to recognize alumnus Peter Ansley (BA '66) for his generous gift of $1 million and decades of service by the naming of Ansley Alumni Field on the Waterloo campus. Ansley, along with his wife Cheri, are long-time supporters of Laurier, including the establishment of the Peter Ansley Basketball Award in 2011. "Peter is a deeply valued friend of Laurier and the Golden H  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- Columbia College issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: By Kevin Graeler "Building Bridges: Today's Classroom, Tomorrow's Impact" served as the theme of the Columbia College Fall Faculty Conference on Aug. 21-22 in Dorsey Hall. The conference convened faculty from the college's three schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, under the direction of Dean Dr. Jennifer Jewell; the School of Public Service, under Dean Dr. Kristi Clevenger; and the Robert   more

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 23 -- Makerere University issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2024: By Bernard Buteera Tuesday, August 20, 2024, was a joyful day for the 100 newly recruited Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, officially recognized them as scholars and confirmed their status at a vibrant Scholarship Award Ceremony. During the lively event, Prof. Nawangwe didn't just officiate, he inspired. He urged the new scholars to no  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Innovative Student Projects Showcase Advances in Sustainability * * * The American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition. The AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition recognizes 10 out  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNScapv) -- The American Bus Association issued the following news release: The American Bus Association offers its congratulations to all 14 recipients of the fiscal year 2024 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) funds to implement strategies, exercises, training, and technologies designed to mitigate security threats to passengers and facilities of motorcoach operators. Overall, $1.2M is being awarded; all of this year's recipients are ABA member organizations. Co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release: Honorees, performers, presenters, and special guests took over downtown Nashville's Lower Broadway on Wednesday as they arrived at the historic honky tonk, Robert's Western World, for the ACM Honors Red Carpet ahead of the 17th ACM Honors show at the Ryman Auditorium. Performers and presenters took the stage to tribute this year's Honorees Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL is pleased to announce the award of the 2024 Enhancing Statewide Falls Prevention Awareness, Strategy, and Collaboration funding opportunity to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The total award is for $2.5 million with a project period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026. The intent of this initiative is to facilitate the development and enhancement   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Programs medical fellow, Maj. Viviana de Assis, DO, was awarded the 2023 Gottesfeld-Hohler Benacerraf Visiting Ultrasound Fellowship. She was one of only two recipients of this prestigious award in the United States. The fellowship, named in honor of Dr. Beryl Rica Benacerraf, a pioneer in the field of obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound,  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Psychology Thomas Le recently received the Researcher of the Year award from the Society for the Psychology of Men and Masculinities of the American Psychological Association. Presented annually, this award is given to an individual with an outstanding publication on the topic of men and masculinity. In addition to his research, Le's taken a serious interest in mentoring others at every step  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 24 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * The Future Faces division of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce has announced this year's shortlist * Alex Kyte, who's studying BSc Business Enterprise Development at Aston University, has been nominated in the Start-Up, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship category * Staff members Dr Samantha Strong, Dr Shuai Qin, Katrina Raipuri and Elise White are also up for awards. * * * Four Aston University staff m  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Three Arkansas Tech University students earned awards at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference this summer in Orlando, Fla. Senior Julia Matteson of Centerton won first place in the national foundations of management competition, while junior Tibor Hollmann of Joshua, Texas, finished fifth in the national hospitality administration event. Olivia Johnson of Pottsvi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research to create a regional hub to serve as a support for infrastructure, services, community engagement and workforce development to advance research and drive innovation in clinical translatio  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research to create a regional hub to serve as a support for infrastructure, services, community engagement and workforce development to advance research and drive innovation in clinical translational   more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 23 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Caltech graduate student Honami Tanaka has been named to the 2024 cohort of the Quad Fellowship, an initiative of the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States designed to promote social good and foster intercultural ties through scientific and technological innovation. This year, the cohort also includes students from Southeast Asian countries in addition to the original quad   more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news: * * * "CLaRO" will fund pilot studies to help prepare a new generation of researchers dedicated to decreasing health disparities in South Florida's Latino communities. * * * The Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities (CLaRO) at the University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded a $3,324,993M National Institutes o  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration today announced the retirement of Cherie Freed, regional director of the NCUA's Western Region, effective August 24, 2024. "Cherie's dedication to public service and the NCUA has been nothing short of exemplary," NCUA Chairman Todd M. Harper said. "She excelled at building internal and external coalitions, she was passionate abou  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University officially began the 2024 academic year with a convocation ceremony on the first day of school last Monday. The event, attended by students, faculty, and staff, marked the beginning of what promises to be an exciting year for the institution. English professor Dr. Margaret Godbey delivered a keynote address to the freshmen class, comparing the beginning of college to a border crossing. Godbey re  more

LUSAKA, Zambia, Aug. 24 -- The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-operate in areas of common interest in pursuing their respective mandates and strategic objectives of contribution towards sustainable economic growth and development. Under the partnership, th  more

BAKERSFIELD, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University-Bakersfield issued the following news: * * * Seven people, one team recognized for their efforts to support students * * * California State University, Bakersfield honored five educators this week for their contributions to the university and the community. Academic Senate Chair Dr. Melissa Danforth announced CSUB's faculty award recipients for the 2024-25 academic year during University Day on Thursday, which brought together   more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 24 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * Longtime Natural Sciences faculty member received award during fall convocation * * * By Richrd Guerrero Del Mar College (DMC) Biology Professor Bob Long remembers the day he had a heart attack with great clarity. He recalls that while it was minor, he experienced chest pain. Beyond his own health concerns, Long says what he remembers most about that experience is the extended team who helped that day in the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of $2.8 million to California in dislocated worker grant funding to support cleanup and recovery activities in eight counties in response to severe winter storms the state experienced between Jan. 31, 2024, and Feb. 9, 2024. The storms caused river and urban flooding, mud and landslides, sink  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of nearly $724 million in six Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 competitive preparedness grant programs. This includes $454.5 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, an increase of $149.5 million from FY 2023, which will provide critical funding for faith-based groups and others to prevent and protect themselves from t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of nearly $724 million in six Fiscal Year 2024 competitive preparedness grant programs. This includes $454.5 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, an increase of $149.5 million from Fiscal Year 2023, which will provide critical funding for faith-based groups and others   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * The Investing in America Agenda Will Fund Loans for Energy Efficiency Projects in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 15 States to Lower Costs and Boost Resilience for Homeowners, Small Businesses and Public Buildings * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 17 states and territories to receive   more

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 24 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: A final-year Marketing student from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has secured his second X-Culture win of the year at an international symposium in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Having been part of a winning team and demonstrated excellent leadership skills in the 2023-24 X-Culture Global Competition, Luis Polo Rey, 41, was invited to take part in the organisation's Global Business Week, which includes a client c  more

LONDON, England, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The City University London's Bayes Business School issued the following news: * * * Bayes Reader scoops annual prize for research into power asymmetries in supply chain networks. * * * By Hamish Armstrong Dr Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer, Reader in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) has been awarded the prestigious Chris Voss Best Paper Award at the EurOMA 2024 annual conference in Barcelona. Dr Kocabasoglu-Hillm  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release: A new study of ancient DNA by a team of international researchers, including Patrick Geary, Professor Emeritus in the Institute for Advanced Study's School of Historical Studies, provides insight into the development of and social structures within European rural communities following the fall of the Roman Empire. Some of these communities, about the formation of which little was previ  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Aug. 24 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society has named Dr. John W. Steadman, dean emeritus and professor of engineering at the University of South Alabama, a recipient of its 2024 Asad M. Madni Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of his decades of service as a leader in engineering education, in the practice of engineering and in his local community. "I am very honored and humbled to receive this  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas Department of History has announced Erik Scott as the inaugural John P. Black Professor of History. A KU faculty member since 2012, Scott is a leading scholar of modern Russia, the Soviet Union and the global Cold War whose expertise has led to appearances on MSNBC, NPR and C-SPAN. He serves as the editor of "The Russian Review" and is the author of "Familiar Strangers: The Georgian Diaspo  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The ETSU Martin Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Spring Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee. This third season of Broadway performances promises to captivate audiences with a lineup of four shows, each bringing its unique flair to the Appalachian Highlands. The new season will kick off on January 27-28, with "Pretty Woman: The Musical," based on one of Hollywood'  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Melissa Nipper At the annual Faculty Convocation ceremony, three East Tennessee State University faculty members were presented with the Distinguished Faculty Award in the areas of research, teaching and service. This award is the highest honor given to an ETSU professor. Each honoree receives a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece and a $7,500 prize provided by the ETSU Foundation. "These exce  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: STATEWIDE - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation announced $31.7 million in new grants to help local governments, nonprofits and service providers continue Colorado's transition to electric vehicles, including transit buses. $15 million approved by the Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise (CTE) board will fund new vehicles and infrastructure improvements, an  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: SYDNEY, 23 August 2024 Finalists for the 2024 CompTIA Community ANZ Spotlight Awards, which honor individuals and organisations for their commitment, dedication, and leadership in advancing the technology industry, were revealed today by the nonprofit association for the technology industry and its workforce. Winners in eight categories will be recognised at an awards dinner following  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following announcement: * * * The 2024 Gold Award Girl Scout Class collectively volunteered 287,000 hours, raising and investing more than $1.6 million to make lasting changes in their communities and across the country. * * * Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) proudly recognizes the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award Class, the organization's most esteemed group of world changers. These changemakers have demonstrated impactful leadership wit  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 23 -- Liverpool John Moores University issued the following news release: LJMU has received a gold award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) acknowledging how it provides support to the Armed Forces community. The award, the highest of those available from the MoD, comes just over 18 months after the university gained initial bronze status, in Autumn 2022, and then silver status, in Spring 2023. The award recognises how LJMU continues to act  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Governor Maura Healey today nominated Sarah Hamilton as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court and Health Antonio to District Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation. "Both of these attorneys will make our court systems fairer and more just, and I am thrilled to nominate them," said Governor Healey. "They've each   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Labor Day weekend will kick off with the addition of a new Free Fishing Day in New York State for the 2024 season. The addition of the Saturday, August 31 Free Fishing Day, for a total of seven Free Fishing Days in 2024 in New York State, complements the Governor's "Get Offline, Get Outside" initiative launched this summer to promote physical  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 24 -- Kennedy Krieger Institute issued the following news release: Gwena Herman, who co-directs Kennedy Krieger Institute's youth adaptive sports program, recently received the Jan Elix Award, a national award from Move United that recognizes the work of a program administrator, coach or organizer to expand competitive sport opportunities for adapative athletes. Since 1990, Herman, along with her husband, Gerry Herman, has lead the Bennett Blazers Physically Challenge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications. These modifications will reduce older adults' risk of falling, improve general safety, increas  more

CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 24 -- Pomona College issued the following news: The Pomona College community lost Helena Wall, emerita professor of history, on Aug. 3. She was a colleague and friend whose influence will extend far into the future through the students she taught and mentored with distinction for 36 years. "Helena was the most brilliant of all Pomona faculty!" wrote colleague and art historian George Gorse. "To see her in faculty meetings or on committees was a lesson in oratory and   more

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 23 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Uncle Vic has devoted his life to music and serving community, with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. * * * Senior Bidjigal Elder William Victor Simms has been awarded UNSW Sydney's highest honour - an honorary doctorate in recognition of his service to the community. Uncle Vic, as he's known to many, is an international recording artist and was the first Abor  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * $28.1 million giving total is second highest in JMU history SUMMARY: The JMU community gave more than $28.1 million in charitable gifts to JMU during fiscal year 2024. Dukes' generosity was the second highest in JMU history and the highest outside of a campaign. Total giving includes gifts of all sizes from individuals and organizations and benefits all areas of the university. * * * During a year o  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 24 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: The University of New Orleans has selected Justin McKenzie as its new vice president for information technology and chief information officer. The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved his appointment today. McKenzie, who brings nearly 30 years of IT experience to the role, was most recently the chief information officer at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. "Just  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 24 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00257) on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Power Company For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Authorizing The Applicant To Apply For And Obtain A Franchise From The City Of Russell In Greenup County, Kentucky ORDER On August 12, 2024, Kentucky Power Company (Kentucky Power) filed its application with the Commission seeking   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 24 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00269) on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Owen Electric Cooperative, Inc. For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Authorizing The Bid On A Franchise To Serve The City Of Covington, Kentucky ORDER On August 16, 2024, Owen Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Owen Electric) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Publi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in affected communities * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of more than $1.1 million in emergency grant funding to support employment and training of workers for cleanup and recovery activities after storms in north and south Florida in May and June 2024 spaw  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: NAF, formerly known as the National Academy Foundation, recognized Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educators and career academies for their outstanding efforts in preparing students for future careers at its annual conference in Orlando this summer. This annual professional learning conference brought together leaders from education, business, and the community to share insights, best pract  more

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * The late businessperson, art collector and philanthropist, who recently donated a world-class art collection to UC San Diego, was 91 years old * * * San Diego-based business leader, art collector and philanthropist, Matthew Strauss, died on Aug. 20. He was 91. Together with his beloved wife of 70 years, Iris, Strauss made a major impact on the University of California San Diego--a  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: * * * Building on a landmark algorithm, researchers propose a way to make a smaller and more noise-tolerant quantum factoring circuit for cryptography. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News The most recent email you sent was likely encrypted using a tried-and-true method that relies on the idea that even the fastest computer would be unable to efficiently break a gigant  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Chosen recipients will be presented scholarships in December at MRAA's annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla. Scholarship and   more

NORWICH, England, Aug. 23 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: Professor Rob Field has been named as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor (PVC) for the Faculty of Science at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Prof Field, returns to UEA having graduated with a BSc degree in Biological and Chemical Sciences in 1986, and a PhD in Chemistry in 1989. He also taught at the University as a Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, and he has been an Honorary Professor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Today, the New Hampshire delegation announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.9 million in federal funding to support Granite State firefighters through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. These grants will allow firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and ot  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards of more than $98 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance led to an SEC enforcement action and an action brought by another agency. The first whistleblower's tip prompted the opening of the investigations, and thereafter provided critical additional information and ongoing assistance. As a result, t  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news: By Taylor Brigman Meet Dr. Susan Luck, Pfeiffer's Program Director of the Graduate Business School and Professor of Business Administration. Dr. Luck has been teaching for over 30 years; 28 years at Pfeiffer. She teaches a variety of MBA courses, such as Organizational Communications, Business Agility, and Strategic Management. She also teaches MSOC courses, including Crisis Management, Negotiations and Conf  more

ANAHEIM, California, Aug. 24 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: As part of fall favorite celebrations at Disneyland Resort, Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park commemorates everlasting love and familial bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The immersive celebration features characters and music from Disney and Pixar's Academy Award(R)-winning film "Coco," including photo opportunities with the  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: RAB, in conjunction with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and Xperi, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The program began with a virtual session on Tuesday, August 13, and continued with in-person sessions on August 20-22 at the BMI Nashville office. Attendees were selected following an application  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the H.B. Johnson Jr., Class of 1926, Distinguished Speaker, will address the Corps of Cadets and faculty at the academic convocation at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street. The event is free and open to the public. A Florida native, Stavridis attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and served 37 years in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS, NV Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke at the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon to discuss her support for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI)-owned small businesses and the bipartisan work she is doing to support Nevada entrepreneurs. In her remarks, she highlighted her efforts working across the aisle to strengthen Nevada's tourism economy, i  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 24 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: ROCKVILLE, MD -- The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) today announced that RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey received a 2024 ACCC Innovator Award. RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was recognized  more

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 24 -- The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Creating pathways to meaningful employment for Indigenous graduates in collaboration with Vancouver Island University * * * The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is partnering with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to offer Indigenous graduates access to an Indigenous Student Success Program, similar to the university's Indigenous Intern Leadership Program. Through  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Hikaru in the Light! and Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms are the latest manga coming from Graphix in Spring 2025! * * * Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be publishing two new manga under the Graphix imprint. The first volume of Hikaru in the Light! by Mai Matsuda will be published in March 2025, and the first v  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news: The 2024 AAAS Martin and Rose Wachtel Cancer Research Award honors cancer researcher Alvaro Quintanal-Villalonga, who has made innovative discoveries about the transformation of lung cancer cells. His work unearths how lung cancer cells can shift between different subtypes that were once thought immutable. It also reveals several drivers of lung cancer that could be targeted to restrain ho  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (August 23, 2024) -- The American Hospital Association (AHA) today named James "Scott" Gee, deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. In his new role, Gee will work with John Riggi, AHA's national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, to develop strategies and operating priorities to support and advance the cybersecurity and physical risk mitigation practices of the nation's hos  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK The National Park Service (NPS) announced an award of $575,000 to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will support the renovation of Icelandic State Park by replacing 30-amp electrical service with 50-amp service and installing water service and hydrants on each renovated site. Since 1965, the NPS has provided more tha  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 23 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Aug 26-30 (subject to change): Monday, Aug. 26 Guest Host Mar  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Approximately 200 students from 13 Partner Nations, the U.S. Air and Space Forces graduated from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in a ceremony here, Aug. 7. The service members earned certificates from 21 courses in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical disciplines. This training cycle was the first time the academy offered the Defensiv  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that Making Change: The Most Significant Political Films of All Time, a nine-week limited series showcasing films from the list by The New Republic, will premiere September 6, 2024, at 8PM ET/PT. TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and influential guests from all sectors of culture including Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Stacey Abrams, Melissa Etheridg  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: * * * The invitation-only leadership golf tournament focused on networking and strengthening relationships between supplier and agency executives. * * * KA'ANAPALI, HAWAII, August 23, 2024 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors is celebrating a successful third-annual ASTA Travel Masters, an invite-only golf event which supports the trade association's advocacy mission. This year'  more

BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 23 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * As they say in the real estate business, the latest Baldwin Wallace Residence Life complex offers "Location! Location! Location!" * * * The options for campus housing at Baldwin Wallace University now include newly transformed townhouse apartments in a prime location. BW's circa 1944 Townhouse building on Bridge Street at Beech Street was transformed to welcome 95 new residents this fall for the first time s  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 24 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: NeuroID, a technology firm founded in 2015 at the University of Arizona with the support of Tech Launch Arizona, has been acquired by global credit firm Experian. NeuroID's unique anti-fraud technology will positively impact Experian, allowing the firm to further mitigate fraud risk and better serve its clients. NeuroID was founded in 2015 by Eller College of Management professor of management information  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: UA Little Rock's Printing Services has been honored with a prestigious national award for their exceptional work on the production of a stunning invitation, showcasing their creativity and excellence in print services. Printing Services received the In-Print 2024 Gold Award for the Centennial Campaign Invitation from the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association. "We were very excited to receive this award  more

LA VERNE, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The start of a new academic year at the University of La Verne was marked by a spirited Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday, bringing together faculty, staff, and students for an event that set the tone for the semester ahead. Held inside the Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion (SSAP), the ceremony was a blend of tradition, inspiration, and community spirit, underscored by the introduction of Interim Presiden  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The leaders of an innovative Vanderbilt leadership development program have received a Health Equity and Nursing Innovation Fund award from AARP, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity a  more