HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 3 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Free speech on campus will be the focus of this fall's 2024 Constitution Day Debate: "'Snowflakes,' Truth, and the Future of Academic Freedom," featuring Keith Whittington of Yale Law School, author of You Can't Teach That!: The Battle over University Classrooms, and Ulrich Baer of New York University, author of What Snowflakes Get Right: Free Speech, Truth, and Equality on Campus. The annual debate will take place fr  more

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Sept. 4 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: * * * 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Award honorees will be recognized during the NFDA International Convention & Expo * * * The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) proudly recognizes the exceptional achievements of funeral businesses across the globe with the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment to service excellence. For more than four d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: Today, AARP announced the winners of the AARP Purpose Prize award. This annual award recognizes extraordinary nonprofit founders age 50 or older who are using their knowledge and life experience to make a difference. AARP will award each Purpose Prize winner $50,000 for their organization. Honorees will also receive a year of technical support to help broade  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Jane Seymour, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for starring in the TV show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," will deliver High Point University's Commencement address to undergraduate students on May 3, 2025. Seymour gained international fame after she starred alongside Roger Moore in the 1973 James Bond film "Live and Let Die." Since then, she has proven to be one of Hollywood's most ende  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 3 -- James Cook University issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2024: The life-changing impact that a group of exceptional James Cook University graduates continue to have across both Australia and the world has been celebrated at last Friday's Outstanding Alumni Awards. Six inspiring alumni representing a wide range of fields spanning conservation, biosecurity, education, public service, veterinary care, and drone technology were recognised during a cerem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * New public service campaign explains AmeriCorps and how it benefits members, volunteers and communities * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released today a new animated video, What is AmeriCorps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-VeZcPjYGM), celebrating 30 years of AmeriCorps and highlighting the service of more than 200,000 members and 1.3 million alumni. Each year, AmeriCorps  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected four recipients of its 2024 Impacting Immunization Implementation Through Quality Improvement Grant, recognizing pharmacy residents who have developed continuous quality improvement (CQI) projects designed to positively impact immunization processes at pharmacy practice sites across the country. "The APhA Immunization Implementation Through Qua  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: Carnegie-Knight News21, a national reporting initiative headquartered at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, on Tuesday launched its 2024 project - "Fractured," an examination of the state of American democracy. "Fractured" goes beyond horse race election coverage to examine some of the deeper question  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: TCU's Melanie Parra (offensive), Houston's Kate Georgiades (defensive) and Arizona's Carlie Cisneros (rookie) acquired the league's weekly volleyball honors for the first week of the 2024 season. Parra led the league with 5.44 points per set and 0.88 service aces per set while facing two Power 4 teams with a 3-1 win over Oklahoma and a four-set match against No. 2 Nebraska. The Big 12 Pre  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Partnership could provide transformation blueprint for manufacturing companies looking to enhance productivity through digitisation * Drawing on rapidly advancing research, digitisation will revolutionise operational efficiency and responsiveness at Protaform, giving it a competitive edge * Innovating UK manufacturing helps to keep supply chains in the UK and reduce carbon footprints. * * * Aston U  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Arizona State's Judy Chepkoech (women's) and Cincinnati's Patrick Kiprop (men's) collected the first Big 12 Runner of the Week awards for the 2024 season. Chepkoech earned her first individual victory in her collegiate debut for the Sun Devils at the George Kyte Classic, hosted by No. 1 Northern Arizona in the USTFCCCA Preseason Women's Coaches' Poll. The freshman from Kenya crossed the f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: Today, the (Department) announced over $11 million in grants to support the recruitment and retention of bilingual and multilingual educators and provide high quality programming to Native students in an effort to strengthen and revitalize Native American languages. "Being multilingual is a superpower--a powerful asset that can connect students to their identity and c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced $76.4 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for Pennsylvania to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. The Commonwealth expects to be able to plug approximately 550 orphaned oil and gas wells over the next five years thanks to this historic funding. These investments to address hazardous sites will help create good-paying union jobs, cat  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: The American Academy of Nursing has honored Rosemarie Rizzo Parse, PhD, RN, FAAN, a faculty member at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, with one of its most prestigious annual awards. Parse, a research professor and visiting scholar in the college's Division of Nursing, has been selected as one of the 2024 Lifetime Legacy Award recipients. This award recognizes her exceptional  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * DJ Scratch to return as house DJ for the third year * * * Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones will take the stage as host of the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, set to take place on October 9 during NAB Show New York. Bones will also be honored with the prestigious NAB Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the National Association of Broadcasters' highest honor. "Bobby Bones has consistentl  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- 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 Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Cambridge Mobile Telematics's highly advanced and customer-focused platform delivers superior risk management and streamlined claims processes, redefining telematics insurance and the future of mobility. * * * Frost & Sullivan today announced that it has r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * CHICAGO U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (DIL6), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (DIL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (DIL), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (DIL9), Danny Davis (DIL1), Robin Kelley (DIL2), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (DIL4), and Delia Ramirez (DIL3) today announced $15,000,000 in federal funding coming to Chicago through the U.S. Department of Transportatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report in August 2024 entitled "Center for Economic Studies Research Report: 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * CONTENTS A Message From the Chief Economist ... 1 Chapters 1. 2023 News ... 3 2. New Health Care Business Data at the U.S. Census Bureau: Hospital Management Practices, Workplace Health Insurance, and Retail Health Clinics ... 17 3. Studying the Impact of Industry Credentials on Earnings and Employment   more

DUARTE, California, Sept. 4 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * Intimate Dinners to Be Publicly Auctioned in Support of City of Hope's Mission to Conquer Cancer * * * LOS ANGELES -- City of Hope(R), one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, announced today that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) Spirit of Life(R) honoree Jay Marciano and Chef Evan Funke have partnered with Conan O'Brien, David Bl  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a move that further strengthens Pillsbury's Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense practice, the firm is welcoming former Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Chris Caffarone. Caffarone has served as an AUSA for more than 15 years and brings exceptional experience leading cases involving complex financial fraud and public corruption. "The frequency and breadth of U.S. Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Daniel Shinners, radiological innovation and infrastructure manager, Code 105.7, Radiological Controls Special Projects Division, received the Naval Sea Systems Excellence in Facilities Engineering Award for fiscal year 2023, Aug. 14, during a ceremony at NAVSEA headquarters in D.C. Shinners, who was chosen from a pool highly competitive nominees, was selected for his contributions to NAVSEA's seismic emergency act  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced that the City of Memphis will receive $13,188,000 from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program to redesign the intersection at Lamar Avenue, Kimball Avenue, and Pendleton Street, identified as the most dangerous crossroads in the city. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Inves  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Approximately 175 students, staff, senior leaders and members of Cornell's Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) gathered to honor the achievements of the military community and forge connections at the third annual Military/Veterans Reception, held Aug. 28 in the Memorial Room in Willard Straight Hall. "It's great to welcome you all to a vibrant veterans and military community," said Interim President Michael I. Kotl  more

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Groundbreaking spacecraft technology, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful enough to drive small satellite missions, has been crowned the Griffith Hack Overall Winner at the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards. The miniature spacecraft thruster, known as MiniJet, was developed by mechanical engineer Daniel Turner from Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and is the first Australian  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: Earlier this summer, during RVs Move America Week, the David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award was presented jointly to the late Dan Pearson of PleasureLand RV and Bob Wheeler of Airstream for their outstanding work as co-chairs of the Go RVing Coalition. Last week, leaders from across the industry gathered at Pleasureland RV Center to present Dan's family with his award. Pearson, remembered for his tirele  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Design-Build Institute of America issued the following news: * * * Merit Award Winners Announced * * * DBIA proudly announces the 2024 National Design-Build Project/Team Merit Award Winners. These projects are not just examples of exceptional design and construction -- they're bold statements about the future of our industry. These winning projects redefine the possibilities of the AEC industry by exemplifying Design-Build Done Right(R) at its best. From reshaping   more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Dick Ruhl, who made contributions to the success of Ashland University as a longtime member of the AU Board of Trustees (1992-2009), is still making an impact and improving the quality of education and the quality of life for AU students after his passing. A highly successful businessman in Columbus, Ohio, Ruhl passed away this past December at the age of 86. While still mourning his loss, Jody Ruhl '92, the youngest of hi  more

THUNDER BAY, Ontario, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- NOSM University issued the following news release: The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, PhD, as the organization's new Vice-President, Social Accountability. Dr. LeBlanc is the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University, roles that he will continue to hold concurrently with his work at AFMC. He is a lifelong Northern Ontarian and mem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: CHICAGO U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9), Danny Davis (D-IL-1), Robin Kelley (D-IL-2), Sean Casten (D-IL-6), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-4), and Delia Ramirez (D-IL-3) today announced $15,000,000 in federal funding coming to Chicago through the U.S. Department of Transportatio  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 4 -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: It's no fish story: Wisconsin Sea Grant brought home top honors for its Eat Wisconsin Fish video series at Sea Grant Week in Savannah, Georgia. The nine-part series, which showcases Wisconsin's fish farmers and commercial fishers along the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, received the 2024 Excellence in Communication Award during the closing ceremony on Aug. 22. The award honors high-qua  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) today announced that Channel is the recipient of the 2024 Operations and Technology Excellence Award. The award recognizes innovative uses of technology in the equipment finance industry. Channel's award-winning project will be showcased during ELFA's Operations & Technology Conference, Sept. 9-11 in Nashville. Channel is   more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: Dr. Laura Estill, a StFX English professor and Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities, has been appointed to the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, an honour recognizing her outstanding work. The seven-year appointment celebrates exceptional accomplishment and an emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership, with members receiving their Ph  more

FALMOUTH, England, Sept. 4 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: Marine and Natural History Photography (MNHP) BA alumna Jasmine Corbett has gained some of the highest industry recognition for photographic impact for her photo of drying shark fins in Java, Indonesia. The Ocean Photographer of the Year (OPOTY) awards are run by Oceanographic magazine and celebrate images from all disciplines and experience levels. A total of 118 images are shortlisted every year and are published on  more

VICTORIA, Australia, Sept. 4 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Federation TAFE Information Technology teacher, Dr Adam Bignold has been named Teacher/Trainer of the Year and People's Choice winner at the 70th Victorian Training Awards (VTAs). The VTAs celebrate the outstanding achievement of apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, employers, training providers, and industry, with the winners announced at a gala event at the Melbourne Exhibition and Conven  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 4 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Japan and Korea DPR registered big wins, while the Netherlands also triumphed and Austria enjoyed an unforgettable FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup bow. * Austria down Ghana 2-1 in dream debut * Japan and Korea DPR stamp title credentials with dominant wins * Kishi Nunez scores a stunner for Argentina * * * Japan and Korea DPR ran riot on Matchday 3 of the FIFA U-20 Wome  more

GLYNCO, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul E. Baker as its new Deputy Director. Mr. Baker brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in law enforcement training and leadership development across multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: M. Ny Aina Rakotoarivony M. Ny Aina Rakotoarivony, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography, was awarded the prestigious Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) grant. The FINESST grant will fund Rakotoarivony's research on the impact of the invasive plant Lespedeza cuneata, also known as Chinese bushclover, on grassland ecosystems, specifically in Oklahoma.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled "From Introduction to Implementation: A BEAD Program Progress Report." "The BEAD program was created to ensure that all Americans--specifically those in un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the winners of the IDB Young Economist Award, an accolade recognizing and celebrating outstanding research by recent PhD graduates with a keen focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Pedro Miguel Casalvilca Silva, of Yale University, won first prize for his paper "Job Ladder Consequences of Employment Protection: Theory and Evidenc  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * The state's flagship university reaches a rare milestone recognizing the unmatched value of an IU degree * * * Indiana University has achieved a significant milestone, officially awarding 1 million degrees to students across the globe. The millionth degree was conferred among a batch of degrees earned during the summer 2024 term. "This milestone is a testament to the power of an IU degree: IU alumn  more

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 4 -- The National Residential Landlords Association issued the following news release: Investors in People (IIP) have confirmed that the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the UK's leading organisation for landlords in the private rented sector, has achieved the 'Gold' benchmark following a wide-ranging accreditation process. The Investors in People 'Gold' standard is an internationally recognised award which highlights those organisations that demons  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 4 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: At the recent American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in Seattle, Idaho State University (ISU) alumna Dr. Kendra Westerhaus was recognized with the esteemed Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy. This honor is awarded to psychologists who have made significant contributions to defining the discipline of psychology through state and federal laws and regulations. Dr. Steven Lawyer, Professor o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney School of Law hosted 16 members of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity during the 2024 Summer Institute. The program was directed by Patricia K. Kinney, J.D. '02, IU McKinney assistant dean of diversity and inclusion; and Chasity Thompson Osborn, J.D. '02, director of attorney learning and development at Taft. This summer marked the 10th tim  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) congratulates Alan Katzenmeyer being chosen for the 2023 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manager of the Year award. Katzenmeyer has over a decade of experience with ERDC and currently serves as chief for the Survivability Engineering Branch in the Geotechnical and Structu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: FLINT--Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funding to support critical equipment upgrades for the Argentine Township Fire and Rescue Department in Linden, Michigan. The $476,190 grant was awarded by the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding will help Argentine Township Fire and Rescue Department purchase a new ta  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Kimberly Ellis, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the W.S. "Pete" White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The W.S. "Pete" White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education was established by American Electric Power to honor Pete White, a 1948 graduate of Virginia Tech, and to encour  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Kingston University London issued the following news: With the summer transfer window about to slam shut, football clubs worldwide have been looking for an advantage when searching for the next football superstar. An innovative app, developed with input from Kingston University, is helping identify aspiring athletes with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The aiScout app is the world's first fully-automated platform for the discovery and development  more

LANCASTER, England, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Five million people a year are affected by floods and droughts in the UK, with the number and the cost of damage set to increase in the coming years due to climate change. However, scientists find predicting their location and measuring their intensity and impact a significant challenge. A new research infrastructure launched today with pound sterling38 million in UK funding will advance our understanding   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Linda Dahlgren, professor of large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Laboratory fellow recognized for quantum dot research, service and leadership * * * Jennifer Hollingsworth of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies in the Materials Physics and Applications division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been selected as a fellow of the American Chemical Society. Hollingsworth's recognition stems from her nanomaterials work with  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 4 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * RBC will present L.A. Times Studios as the festival ramps up, Sept. 6-9 * * * The Los Angeles Times will be on the ground at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Sept. 5-15, providing in-depth coverage and special programming. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the festival's official bank partner, will present the L.A. Times Studios at RBC House, their venue for film and indust  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: Loyola University New Orleans announced that Louellen Aden Berger, a philanthropist and community leader, is the 2024 recipient of the Integritas Vitae Award. The award, one of the highest honors the university bestows, recognizes individuals of outstanding character who live a life of integrity, the literal translation of "integritas vitae." A New Orleans native, Berger has dedicated her life to service a  more

CORK, Ireland, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Tyndall National Institute, a research centre in integrated Information and Communications Technology hardware and systems, issued the following news: Tyndall National Institute (Tyndall), based at University College Cork, has reached a significant milestone securing funding for sixty EU projects to date under the Horizon Europe framework programme, totalling over Euros45m. This achievement was celebrated during a recent visit by Patrick O'Donovan TD, Ministe  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Seventeen graduate students from Penn State have been awarded research fellowships and six undergraduate students from the commonwealth have been awarded scholarships for 2024 from the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium (PSGC). PSGC is one of 52 NASA Space Grant programs across the country that are part of the NASA-run initiative to support educational initiatives in the STE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: The National Business Aviation (NBAA) today announced that James Lara, founder and principal of Gray Stone Advisors and a steadfast champion for industry professionalism and safety, will receive the association's prestigious John P. "Jack" Doswell Award at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) taking place Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV. First bestowe  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- 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 Sept. 3, 2024: * * * NCS's breadth and depth of expertise, scalability, and diverse talent pool underpin its success, positioning it at the forefront of evolving market demands and growing its APAC client base. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the managed IT services i  more

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 4 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: [Cape Town, South Africa] 03 September, 2024 - Today Netflix offered an exclusive first look at some of its upcoming programming from South Africa, along with a selection of global titles scheduled for release leading up to the festive season and the end of 2024. Netflix's VP of Content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, unveiled the diverse slate During at MIP Africa, showc  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A distinguished Mississippi State postdoctoral research associate renowned for her groundbreaking work in wetlands ecology is being recognized by the Society of Wetland Scientists with two major honors. Tatiana Lobato de Magalhaes will receive the 2024 SWS International Fellow Award and the 2024 SWS Presidential Service Award at the organization's annual meeting in Taiwan this November. The Int  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Project is developing 3D printed living ears to treat patients with congenital ear deformity * * * University of Wollongong researcher Distinguished Professor Gordon Wallace and his collaborator ear, nose and throat surgeon Associate Professor Payal Mukherjee, have been named winners at the 2024 India Australia Business and Community Alliance Awards (IABCA) in Canberra, receiving   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Small businesses have created over 70 percent of net new jobs since 2019, and the United States is averaging 430,000 new business applications per month in 2024, 50 percent more than in 2019 Through programs like the State Small Business Credit Initiative and Emergency Capital Investment Program, the Biden-Harris Administration has made access to capital a top priority Today, the U.S. Department of t  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor With only two days left before the Kansas City Chiefs kick off the season, it appears Taylor Swift's playbook ideas have yet to be installed. Swift's beau and the Chiefs' All-Pro tight end, Travis Kelce, said the pop megastar's ideas -- which might be a little tight end centric -- haven't made it to head coach Andy Reid just yet. "I know none of the plays have gotten to co  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Editor's note: The Spears School of Business is releasing a series of feature stories to celebrate the 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni. Previous profiles highlighted Vickie Carr, Eddy Ditzler, Ken Eastman and Carl Wiese. Check back each week for a new profile leading up to the Oct. 4 ceremony. First-year college students often have memorable stories about moving into c  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: Illinois REALTORS(R) Local Governmental Affairs Director Kristie Engerman and Peoria Area Association of REALTORS(R) (PAAR) CEO Jennifer Hamm participated in a panel discussion during NAR's Commercial Leadership Development Day in Chicago. The panelists told the story of an ongoing collaboration between Peoria REALTORS(R) and local stakeholders - elected officials, community leaders, law enforcement, pastors, reside  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation issued the following news release: Mariama Barry, a third year student at Penn State Dickinson Law, Carlisle, is the recipient of the 2024 Louise Hoffmeyer-Overmiller Scholarship, a $6,000 award administered by the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. The scholarship is presented to a full-time, third-year Dickinson Law student who has a 3.0 or greater grade point average and proven financial need. It was founded by Dickinson Law al  more

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 4 -- Port of Long Beach issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Community Grants Program Seeks Concept Papers by Oct. 8 * * * The Port of Long Beach is accepting concept papers to fund projects and services aimed at reducing the risks associated with asthma and other respiratory and cardiopulmonary ailments. A total of $4 million in funding is available through the Community Grants Program. Government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and licensed healt  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded Westside Family Healthcare, one of Delaware's Federally Qualified Health Centers, a $1.5 million grant award to support their health insurance navigator program.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $370,347 in federal grant funding for Texas A&M International University to purchase a new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and establish a new material characterization facility. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant award. "This new X-ray diffractometer (XRD) will enhance the research capabilities  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by flickaj on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in featured. By: Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Embarking on a new research project often brings unexpected discoveries--some intriguing, some novel, but rarely a find of a lifetime. Such a remarkable discovery occurred when university archivist and associate director Kathy Smith stumbled upon a pile of plaster, hidden away for 60 years in a  more

LONDON, Ontario, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Richard Kim, professors Emma Duerden and Gordon Osinski recognized as leaders helping to build a better future for Canada * * * By Keri Ferguson Three Western scholars are being recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Richard Kim and professor Gordon Osinski are being inducted as RSC Fellows, and professor Emma Duerden is being inducted  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Sarah G. Rody '12, a professor of mathematics at Chestnut Hill College, received the Paul R. Halmos Lester R. Ford Award last month from the Mathematical Association of America. The award recognizes authors of notable articles published in The American Mathematical Monthly. Sarah Rody Rody and three other authors (Eli M. Hicks, R. Andrew Hicks and Ron Perline) were awarded the award for their article, "Frobenius Integrabili  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 4 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: The 68th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is thrilled to announce this year's line-up of Screen Talks, in which audiences have the chance to hear first-hand from leading voices in contemporary cinema and television from both sides of the camera. The Screen Talks programme will include interviews with Andrea Arnold (FISH TANK, RED ROAD), Sean Baker (TANGERINE, THE FLORIDA PROJEC  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs For more than 30 years, Marvin Sellers has led the charge in advocating and advancing the pressure-sensitive paint capability in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex wind tunnels at Arnold Air Force Base. His work has not gone unrewarded. Sellers was recently named the winner of the 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ground Tes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded Westside Family Healthcare, one of Delaware's Federally Qualified Health Centers, a $1.5 million grant award to support their health insurance navigator program. Navigat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Recent news from The MOAA Newsletter. View previous editions of Council and Chapter News here. Send updates about your affiliate's activities to chapters@moaa.org for possible inclusion in future editions. Advocacy Update Video Series Every week, MOAA's advocacy leaders and other experts discuss issues of importance to members and the uniformed services community. Watch   more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following news release: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is proud to announce its 2024 Award Winners. Presented annually by the Society's Prizes and Awards program, the awards recognize exemplary achievement in science and engineering. Recipients are presented with the awards at the International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE) where most will be keynote speakers. This ye  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * NEMA Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs Todd Sims today issued the following statement after unanimous committee passage of the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024. The legislation passed through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation: "The bipartisan Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act,   more

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: Texas A&M International University's (TAMIU) College of Education will once again host the annual "Unidos Para Texas" Bilingual Education Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Conference focuses on bilingual education and biliteracy while also promoting advocacy for bilingual/multilingual students. The conference offers high-quality profe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release: Today, the Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, opened applications for the fifth year of the Go Farther Literacy Fund awards. The goal of the initiative is to invest in locally-driven projects that further student literacy skills, primarily funding projects led by parents and families. Since the first round in 2020, Mind Trust has awarded $180,000 in Go Farther Literacy Funds to 74 recipients,  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 4 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Two Niagara University students were recognized for their commitment to the club industry with the coveted Joe Perdue Scholarship, which is awarded annually by The Club Foundation of the Club Management Association of America. Althea Simmons, a junior from Syracuse, N.Y., majoring in tourism/event and meeting management, was one of the 10 students selected for the honor. She serves as NU's CMMA student chapter vi  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Taren Massey-Swindle, Ph.D., and a Louisiana Tech University collaborator have secured a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address feeding practices at 80 early childhood care and education sites in Arkansas and Louisiana. Massey-Swindle and Julie Rutledge, Ph.D., from Louisiana  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena and Emily Cerf Two UC Santa Cruz research projects designed to leverage advanced forms of artificial intelligence to improve how scientists measure and predict the effects of climate change have won funding from a $20 million investment by the National Science Foundation (NSF). A total of 25 projects across the country will receive NSF funding from the Collaborati  more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2024: UIW's Jalen Walthall, Nicholls' Eli Ennis, and McNeese's Stephen Johnson are the winners of the Jersey Mike's Southland Conference's football weekly awards for the first week of the season, as announced by the conference office Monday. Offensive Player of the Week: Jalen Walthall, UIW - WR - R-Jr.. - Missouri City, Texas (Hawai'i/Manvel HS) In his first game as a Cardinal, Jalen Walthall led the UIW  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * 11 projects, representing all nine UNL colleges, funded through initiative * * * Bold, audacious research ideas that will improve the lives of current and future generations of Nebraskans have been funded through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett and Sherri Jones, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, announc  more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2024: The University of Newcastle has today been recognised as a leader in addressing inequality, becoming one of the first two universities in Australia to receive a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Silver Award. Athena Swan accreditation is the only internationally recognised framework for gender equity, diversity and inclusion and uses a rigorous, peer-reviewed process to   more

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 4 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: Justice minister Arif Virani has appointed law professor Jasminka Kalajdzic a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Windsor. "I loved the 15 years I spent at Windsor Law. It is an incredible place to work and grow as a legal scholar," Kalajdzic said. "I am honoured now to be a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in Windsor, and to continue serving the community I call home." For the past 15 years,   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: A University of Wyoming program that helps eligible students complete high school prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education has been awarded a seven-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award of $28 million to GEAR UP Wyoming (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) housed in UW's office of Student Educational Opportunity will fund statewide activi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: RICHMOND, Va. - Christopher Stock, an associate in Troutman Pepper's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice, has been named among Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2024 Class of "Up & Coming Lawyers." Stock was highlighted among attorneys in their first 10 years of practice "who are making their mark" across the commonwealth. The "Up & Coming Lawyers" award recognizes attorneys who have excelled in the pr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jennifer Wilbeck The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to grow its effective sexual assault nurse examiner education program. The new grant will expand recruitment, education and retention strategies for SANEs and increase, diversify and sustain the national SANE workforce. The new program, ENPs-CARE: A Program to Sustain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Sexu  more

THUNDER BAY, Ontario, Sept. 4 -- NOSM University issued the following news release: West Nipissing General Hospital (WNGH) is the newest hospital training location in Northern Ontario for MD students at NOSM University--testament to its deep commitment and partnership with Northern communities in a joint endeavour to meet the need for physicians in Ontario. As part of the MD program at NOSM University, third-year students must complete a Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC). Students are as  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: UNCSA, Working Theater and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts have announced a new partnership launching with a fellowship program supporting the development of Working Theater's "La Dureza" project, a powerful exploration of the lives and struggles of delivery workers in New York City. Created in solidarity with Los Deliveristas Unidos (Worker's Justice Pro  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Y-12 National Security Complex issued the following news release: * * * Sites reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and money * * * Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) has been recognized as a 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Award winner, celebrating leaders in sustainable electronics procurement. The award comes from the Global Electronics Council (GEC), the non-profit organization that manages the EPEAT ecolabel. CNS operates th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Zhenyu "James" Kong, professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the Ralph H. Bogle Jr. Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Ralph H. Bogle Jr. Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering was established by the estate of Ralph H. Bogle Jr., who earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from   more