FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- The Command and General Staff College Foundation issued the following news release: The Fort Leavenworth Rod & Gun Club hosted the annual International Family Fishing Derby at Merritt Lake on Fort Leavenworth on Sept. 7, 2024. This annual event is designed for the international military students (IMS) and their families who are attending the Command and General Staff College. This year's event for the IMS Class of 2025 is the fourth year of the program. As  more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: Texas A&M-Commerce quarterback Ron Peace, Northwestern State linebacker Blake Gotcher, and Lamar punter Chase Leon are the winners of the Jersey Mike's Southland Conference's football weekly awards for the second week of the season, as announced by the conference office Monday. Offensive Player of the Week: Ron Peace, Texas A&M-Commerce - QB - R-Jr.. - Malakoff, Texas (Trinity Valley CC/Malakoff HS)  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Two leading researchers from Northumbria University have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of decades of research excellence and their contributions to social science for public benefit. Professor Daniel Nettle, a world leading social and behavioural scientist, and Professor Simon Winlow, who is one of Britain's foremost cri  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: DALLAS The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas filed an amicus brief today in Little v. Llano County, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to protect the public's right to access diverse books and ideas at pub  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: DALLAS -- The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas filed an amicus brief today in Little v. Llano County, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to protect the public's right to access diverse books and ideas at public libraries. This will be the first time an appeals court will decide what First Amendment standard governs the removal of bo  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Today, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish state-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives, representing a historic investment to accelerate the implementation and dissemination of pati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Airports Council International - North America issued the following news release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today announced that Kent George has been named the recipient of the 2024 William E. Downes, Jr. Memorial Award. The Downes Award, the highest honor given by ACI-NA, is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outs  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: AAM frequently hears that verified digital media data is increasingly important to buyers, while publishers want to find new ways to stand out to buyers in a competitive digital marketplace. AAM's automated digital assurance program streamlines the reporting and distribution of verified web and social media data in publishers' AAM Brand View profiles. Brand View is a complimentary platform that a  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The American Association of Physics Teachers issued the following news release: AAPT has announced that the 2025 recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award is Jonathan Perry. The Doc Brown Futures Award recognizes early-career members who demonstrate excellence in their contributions to AAPT and physics education and exhibit the potential to serve in an AAPT leadership role. The award will be presented during the 2025 Winter Meeting. "I am very delighted to re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: and SAN FRANCISCO, September 10, 2024 The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture capital firm, announced the selection of research grants through their Yosemite-ACS Award totaling more than $6 million. These inaugural grants were awarded to scientists from institutions across the country and are poised to make an impact in immuno-oncology as well as t  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Following a robust international search, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) today announces the appointment of Andria Derstine as Virginia N. and Randall J. Barbato Deputy Director and Chief Curator. As chief curator, Derstine will oversee the work of approximately 20 curators and work closely with the director, curators, and museum leadership team to strengthen the CMA's celebrated perm  more

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * The ultimate sports watch is packed with additional insights including sleep apnea notifications, and is now offered in a stunning new finish alongside a new Titanium Milanese Loop band * * * Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11 that mak  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release: * * * Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants IDEA Award presented to Watermark Search International Managing Partner * * * The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) recognized David Evans, Watermark Search International Managing Partner, with the AESC IDEA Award for his commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (I  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Commitment to the Community Award presented to Global Sage Executive Chairman * * * The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) recognized Louisa Wong, Executive Chairman of Global Sage, with the AESC Commitment to the Community Award for her high-impact service. O  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Excellence Award presented to Spencer Stuart General Counsel, APAC, and Assistant General Counsel * * * The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Terry D. Thornley, Spencer Stuart General Counsel, APAC, and Yanqing Sui "Sui", Spencer Stuart Assistant Genera  more

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * All three programs represented in the weekly honors defeated Power 4 opponents in week two. * * * Arizona State's Cam Skattebo (offensive), Iowa State's Kyle Konrardy (special teams) and the Oklahoma State tandem of Nick Martin (defensive) and Obi Ezeigbo (newcomer) claimed the Big 12 Conference's weekly awards on Monday. Skattebo (pronounced Skatte-boo) led the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Association of the U.S. Army has announced the recipients of its 2024 National Awards, which honor individuals for their selfless service and dedication to the Army and its soldiers. "Congratulations to our National Award recipients! We are tremendously grateful for their commitment, dedication, selfless service and support to soldiers and our Army," said retired Gen. B  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Brian Dunn When Alaila Malave arrived at Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the Govs Success Institute (GSI), she was overwhelmed. "I came by myself here, so I got here, and they told us to go to our hall lobby, and I didn't know what that meant," said the first-generation college student and self-described introvert from Columbia, Tennessee. "I was very stressed out." But within days, Malave'  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Basel issued the following news release: * * * Prof. Dr. Michael N. Hall from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has been awarded the 2024 Balzan Prize for Biological Mechanisms of Ageing. The cell biologist discovered the protein TOR (target of rapamycin), a key regulator of cell growth and metabolism, which has also been implicated in development, ageing and a wide variety of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. * * * Micha  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * The Tigers Celebrate at 31.4% increase in First -Time, First Year Students * * * Benedict College is pleased to announce significant growth in new student enrollment for the Fall 2024 academic semester, marking the highest new student enrollment since the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 554 new students have enrolled at Benedict College, an increase of 18.4% from the previous year. This year's inco  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) led the entire Tennessee delegation in introducing a resolution celebrating the role of 85 students from the Scarboro neighborhood in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in the desegregation of public schools following the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education. On September 6, 1955, these 85 Afr  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Five students in the Arkansas Tech University Master of Arts degree program in history have earned the Doris A. Blaisdell Scholarship for the fall 2024 semester. Sabrina Asous of Van Buren, Trenton Corley of Conway, Anna Hallum of Little Rock, Justin Isbell of Heber Springs and Karla Parker of Hot Springs earned the award with 4.0 grade point averages. The scholarship namesake and her husband, Lowell, only  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Free online guides, videos, worksheet available from BoatUS * * * With Tropical Storm Francine expected to reach hurricane strength before hitting parts of coastal Louisiana and the western Gulf Coast this week, recreational boat owners have all the hurricane preparation information they need at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes. The website from Boat Owners Association of The United States (  more

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Brock University issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2024: By Jocelyn Titone Innovative and diverse graduate student research will be on display at an upcoming student-led conference. Organized by the Graduate Mathematics and Science Students (GRAMSS) in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FMS), the third annual Graduate Research Day (GRaD) Conference is set to take place Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Current and incoming graduat  more

HAYWARD, California, Sept. 10 -- California State University East Bay campus issued the following news: By Kimberly Hawkins For Summer Jackson, swimming isn't just a sport she loves; it's a passion that has shaped her life, providing opportunities in and out of the pool. "From an early age, being involved in sports, especially swimming, helped shape my identity and taught me valuable life lessons like discipline, perseverance and camaraderie," said Jackson, Cal State East Bay associate profe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Airports Council International - North America issued the following news release: GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today named Candace McGraw as the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award. The award, which honors outstanding leadership and innovative vision within the aviation industry, was presented on Monday,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced five funding awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for substance use treatment and prevention, as well as programs that aim to help children with family members deali  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced today another $1,719,611 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prevent roadway deaths and protect pedestrians and cyclists on the Central Coast. Grants from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, which was created by Rep. Carbajal through his work on the 2021 infrastructure law, is delivering: $791,611 for the City of Sant  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) joined Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today to announce that the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is being awarded $10 million to support small business growth through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Part of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: TAMPA, FL U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor celebrated four Tampa Bay immigrants who have made significant contributions to their local community and embodied the American Dream during Castor's annual 'American Dream Awards.' "The beauty of this country revolves around the diversity among us. These giants in our community are achieving their own version of the American Dream as athletes and legal professionals, ensur  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Lingfeng Tao, assistant professor and coordinator of mechatronics and robotics, and Dr. He Bai, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, both from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, have received a National Science Foundation EAGER award totaling $160,000. The award funds their research on developing advancements to telemanipulation technologies that could transfo  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: Three of the nine microgrants awarded by the City of Dubuque for its participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) are associated with the University of Dubuque. The projects exploring vector-borne diseases, waste reduction, and air quality are meant to help the city achieve its climate action plan goals. "I am thankful to Mayor Brad Cavanagh and the city's Director of Sustaina  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: Supported by a Healing the Planet grant from The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful(r), the City of Lancaster will get new trees this fall, planted by award-winning volunteers for the Keystone 10 Million Trees (K10) Partnership. "The GIANT Company is pleased to partner with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to provide a grant to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in support of its efforts to bring  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association has announced nominees for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," as determined by 6,609 eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the Country Music industry. Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations eac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following remarks on Sept. 9, 2024, by Deputy Secretary Don Graves at the Oasis 360 Recompete Groundbreaking Ceremony in Puerto Rico: * * * I'm so pleased to be back in Puerto Rico to join you all to mark this exciting occasion. I'd like to thank the Platform for Social Impact for hosting us today, and for their important work in bringing prosperity back to Puerto Rico. As many of you know, since the start of the Biden-Harris   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: MACON, Ga. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, is delighted to announce a federal award from the U.S. Department of Education totaling $2,643,209 to the Bibb County School District. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership program is a competitive grant program designed to increase the number of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: ALBANY, Ga. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) is pleased to announce that, last month, Albany State University has received three National Science Foundation (NSF) awards totaling $3,763,838. The funds will bolster biomedical research as well as help engage and support more people to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professions. "From making discoveries that will   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Hartford, CT Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, announced $2.37 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. The funds are awarded through the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for youth substance use prevention efforts in commu  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association issued the following news release: BMA Cymru Wales responds to the Welsh Government's announcement that the recommendations from the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) will be accepted in full for the 24/25 pay award. Dr Oba Babs-Osibodu and Dr Peter Fahey co-chairs of the BMA's Welsh Junior Doctors Committee said: "Today's announcement to honour the recommendation of a 6% pay award for jun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin expresses his support for Dr. Yunus, who faced decades of harassment by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today took to the Senate floor to express his support for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who was recently selected to lead the Bangladeshi caretaker government following the resignation of  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: San Francisco, CA Natalie Bridgeman Fields has joined Earthjustice as managing attorney of the organization's International Program, based in San Francisco. She leads a global team of attorneys, scientists, and other practitioners working to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and advance clean energy, defend biodiversity, and protect human health across six continents. "I am honored to  more

WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: Yaw Nsiah of Lebanon, chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing, won Eastern's 2024 Award for Exemplary Service, the top faculty award of the academic year. Nsiah was awarded for his vital role in launching the university's nursing program last year. The award goes to a faculty member who demonstrates "academic excellence in teaching, devotion to scholarship and service to the uni  more

HATFIELD, England, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news: A former England Cricketer, a NASA scientist and a leading international barrister are among those being honoured by the University of Hertfordshire, as part of its graduation celebrations this month. Steven Finn, a former international fast bowler who helped England's Test Team win three Ashes series in five years, will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Sports Science and is one of 14 notable fig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * EPA Clean School Bus Team was honored as a finalist for the Science, Technology, and Environment award * * * Today, Sept. 9, the Partnership for Public Service announced it had awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in Safety, Security, and International Affairs to Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald, and Pete Guria from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The European Union's European Research Council issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Michael N. Hall from Biozentrum, University of Basel, has won the 2024 Balzan Prize for 'groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating cell growth.' Michael Hall identified two proteins, TOR1 and TOR2, which regulate cell growth and metabolism in response to nutrient availability. These proteins are crucial in the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Van Denover Jewelry of Fayette County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "To put it simply, the folks at Van Denover Jewelry rock. From diamond rings to custom timepieces, this ge  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University received one of only eight highly competitive federal Rural Health Research Center grants this month, providing four more years of funding for the ETSU/NORC Rural Health Equity Research Center (RHERC). Awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the four-year award totals $2.8 million and will pr  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What another fantastic week of school!! I so appreciate all that each of you are doing each and every day to support our students in their learning adventure; it matters. I also trust that each of you have enjoyed a beautiful late summer weekend. Recently, I met with the staff of Asha-Jyothi (AJ), a volunteer based   more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 10 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Fairuz Ishraque '22 has been named a UCAR Next Generation Fellow. The fellowship, funded by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), supports engaged, motivated next-generation students as they progress through graduate school, exploring the intersections among earth system science, diversity and inclusion, and public policy on the way to becoming changemakers in the field of atmospheric and earth s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * FCC & Outreach Partners Are Raising Awareness of New Resources During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Program Week of Action * * * During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, the Federal Communications Commission announced the implementation of a key provision of the Safe Connections Act that will help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Optikem International Inc.: * * * To: Ms. Sally Cook, Owner, Optikem International, Inc., 2172 S. Jason St. Denver, CO 80223, United States, optikemint@aol.com Dear Ms. Cook: During an inspection of your firm located at 2172 S. Jason St. in Denver, CO, on 2/26/24 through 3/1/24, investigators from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) det  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2025-013) on Sept. 6, 2024, involving Supreme Court and Office of the State Courts Administrator - Selected Administrative Activities. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit focused on selected administrative activities of the Supreme Court (Court) and the Office of the State Courts Administrator. Our audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: The Court did not periodi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- DePaul University issued the following news release: * * * Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence founding directors to stay on as faculty fellows * * * DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence is welcoming veteran Chicago reporter Lisa Parker as its new director. Following more than two decades at NBC-5 where she spearheaded the consumer investigative unit, Parker brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to e  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, issued the following news: Fox Chase Cancer Center's Center for Immunology will host its 14th Annual Scientific Symposium on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded for the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation. Much of that work was done at Fox Chase. This pioneering discovery revealed an im  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Country Music Association Awards announced the nominees for the 58th CMA Awards and most notably, Beyonce Knowles-Carter is not on the list for her album, 'Cowboy Carter.' The awards are considered one of the most prestigious in country music. Beyonce's album came out in March and broke numerous records, not to mention its groundbreaking impact on culture and country music as a genre. Faculty experts at the Geo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University issued the following news: James Earl Jones, beloved actor and a powerful voice in film, passed away Monday at the age of 93. He might be best known for his booming voice as Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "Lion King," but his career spanned decades. He starred in "Field of Dreams," "The Sandlot," and "Coming to America, in addition to many other films and Broadway shows. Jones was one of few actors to win an EGOT, which means he won  more

ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: The Hartwick College Alumni Association is placing greater emphasis on recognizing graduates from the past 10 years with today's announcement of the winners of its annual Alumni Awards. This year, a new award has been added to the traditional awards program; for the first time, the Association will recognize an Outstanding Recent Alumnus, bringing the total to six members of the Hartwick College   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Horatio Alger Association issued the following news release: * * * Scholarships are presented to high school juniors from low-income communities who are overcoming significant challenges and determined to pursue higher education * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 10, 2024) - Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization that honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have overcome adversity and su  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today the distinguished list of judges for the 21st IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently judged by Boating Writers International   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: The International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the global association for toll facility owners, operators, and supporting businesses, proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Toll Excellence Awards and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Awards. These honors celebrate innovation and the advancement of best practices within the tolling and  more

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: Germans rate general education schools in their respective federal state as mediocre, with an average grade of 3.01 ("satisfactory"). However, there are significant differences between the federal states. This is according to the ifo Education Survey 2024, which for the first time collected data for all 16 federal states. The population in Bavaria has the highest opinion of its schools with an average grade o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The Indiana Bankers Association issued the following news release: Benjamin J. Bochnowski, chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association, has been honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. The award was presented by Tom Fite, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, on Sunday, Sept. 8, during the chairman's banquet at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick. The Sagamore of the Wabash is given to exemplary Hoosiers in rec  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Crysta Burke, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the winner of Indiana Tech's 2024 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation. She received her award during Indiana Tech's convocation ceremony on Aug. 28. The Leepoxy Award for Teaching Innovation was established in 2008 by community supporter and owner of Leepoxy Plastics, Larry Lee. It is given annually to a full-time faculty member who: * Chall  more

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept 9, 2024: * * * The world's bestselling watch is thinner than ever, featuring the biggest, most advanced display yet; sleep apnea notifications; faster charging; and water depth and temperature sensing * * * Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world's most popular w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jerry Ma has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal(R) for excellence in public service. Ma's honor is in recognition of the leadership and dedication he and his team display in advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news: Every year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress. Jackson Public Schools will receive the 2024 APHA Presidential Citation for improving education outcomes through community partnerships. This is in part due to the school district's partner  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 11 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: A K-State 105 project is boosting economic growth in Douglas County by building an entrepreneurship ecosystem. Project organizers say the effort can be replicated in every Kansas county. In collaboration with K-State Research and Extension, Kyle Johnson, founder of Douglas County CORE, Inc., said the network of aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses can likely add 1,300 technology and 300 non-t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been recognized as the 2024 "Legislator of the Year" by Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). The prestigious annual award recognizes outstanding legislative efforts and achievements by a member of Congress in improving the lives of post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured veterans. Senator King w  more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Sept. 11 -- Linfield University issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Linfield University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Linfield received a Gold Seal for having a student voting rate of more than 40%. This high engagement reflects Linfield's commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engageme  more

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 10 [Category: Science] (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Geordie Williamson receives the Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2024, and Max Planck-Humboldt Medals go to Laura Waller and Torsten Hoefler * * * Artificial intelligence and computer science are driving developments in many areas of society - including in scientific research. This has prompted the Max Planck Society and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to honour outstandi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Faculty members granted tenure in anthropology; comparative media studies/writing; philosophy; political science; and science, technology, and society. * * * In 2024, eight faculty were granted tenure in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. They include the following: * Dwaipayan Banerjee is an associate professor in the Program in Science, Technology  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding Portland International Airport (PDX) $8,724,651 to boost its project to upgrade the airport's HVAC electrical systems to reduce emissions. "PDX is a vital hub for Oregonians, connecting communities, businesses, and travelers to the rest of the world. As the airport continues to grow, it's cr  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The MetroHealth System issued the following news release: In August, Kevin Kilgore, PhD, Staff Scientist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MetroHealth, received a formal notification about a grant award from the National Institutes of Health. Not once or twice, but 10 times over 10 consecutive days. The grants, which total $2.2 million for one year, will allow Dr. Kilgore and his team to significantly expand the work they began two   more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has been selected by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) as one of ten park agencies nationwide that will test CAPRA's newly overhauled standards for accreditation. This prestigious selection allows PROS to submit its 2025 reaccreditation application in alignment with the new standards, thereby pro  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "ScribblePrompt" is an interactive AI framework that can efficiently highlight anatomical structures across different medical scans, assisting medical workers to delineate regions of interest and abnormalities. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL To the untrained eye, a medical image like an MRI or X-ray appears to be a murky collection of black-and-white blobs. It can be a  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Members of MIT's School of Engineering were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence in the spring of 2024. * * * Faculty, researchers, and staff receive many external awards throughout the year. The School of Engineering periodically highlights the honors, prizes, and medals won by community members working in academic departments, lab  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Grant Extends Critical Health Research Conducted by RCMI Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation to Address Health Issues of Concern to Underserved Populations in Baltimore and Maryland * * * Advancing highly essential examination of the determinants and impacts of health inequities in underserved urban populations, Morgan State University announces the award of a $2  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * ALL IN Awards Day honored Mount St. Joseph University for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections. * * * Today, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Mount St. Joseph University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. The Mount re  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Kutztown University issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Dr. Feisal Murshed, associate professor of Business Administration, and Dr. Christine Saidi, professor of History, have been awarded Kutztown University's 2024 Chambliss Faculty Research Awards for their extraordinary research and scholarship endeavors. The awards were presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 23. The Chambliss   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Upgrades include completing a new terminal at Clovis Regional Airport, runway improvements at ABQ Sunport, and more Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $33,494,691 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at airports across New Mexico.   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Storied World-Class Lift Truck Manufacturer Has Commenced Operations at Expanded Facility in the Town of Kirkwood; Commits to Creating up to 45 New Jobs Continued New York State and Federal Investments Complement "Southern Tier Soaring" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Focusing on the Advanced Storage Energy Industry * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Endowment for the Arts issued the following news: It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz historian, archivist, author, editor, and educator Dan Morgenstern, recipient of the 2007 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, given to those who have made major contributions to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of the American jazz art form. From 1976 to 2011, Morgenstern ser  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The National Road Safety Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Winning script will be made into a TV spot that will air on nationwide * * * Teens from Chicagoland and throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa are invited to help promote safe driving by creating a message about sharing the road. The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and the Chicago Auto Show are hosting the 11th annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest. Teens can enter by sending   more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 10 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Emerging and established scholars will be featured as part of Niagara University's new Literature and Social Justice Speaker Series, which launches this fall. The series is intended to facilitate discussions on how humanistic inquiry, specifically literary criticism, can contribute to social justice. The focus of the first two talks will be on the issue of disability. "This series will complement other initiativ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Today, NPR is launching its second Climate Solutions Week highlighting the connections between food and climate change. "Climate Solutions Week: The Future of Food" will feature stories on broadcast shows, podcasts, and NPR.org, looking at how the food we eat affects the climate and how the climate affects our food. This is the second year NPR is dedicating a week of special coverage to the   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The National Roofing Contractors Association issued the following news release: NRCA has announced it recently won a 2024 Brandon Hall Group(TM) HCM Excellence Award(R) for its FEI program. The association received a Bronze award in the Best Association Professional Development Program category. FEI is a comprehensive and powerful leadership development experience and one-of-a-kind industry networking opportunity. The three-year program is held at Northwestern U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: "With four decades of building a brand that has seamlessly blended classic American style with modern sensibilities, Tommy Hilfiger epitomizes the spirit of a successful retailer." The National Retail Federation announced that Tommy Hilfiger, founder of his namesake brand, will receive The Visionary award at the 10th annual NRF Foundation Honors on Jan. 12, 2025, in New York City. "W  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Civil War Expert to Discuss Lincoln and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Sept. 30 at Ohio Wesleyan * * * Civil War expert Jonathan W. White will discuss "A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade" when he presents Ohio Wesleyan University's 2024 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. A professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Wesleyan Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration, Turnout in 2022 Midterm Elections * * * The national ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is recognizing Ohio Wesleyan University with a Silver Seal award for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections. Awarded today, the Silver Seal reflects Ohio Wesleyan's commitment to ens  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- 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, Carl Wiese and Bob Ault. Check back each week for a new profile leading up to the Oct. 4 ceremony. Melinda Bell grew up helping at her father's financial planning a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Partnership for Public Service issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Nancy Alcantara, Shannon Rebolledo and Justin Uphold of the Department of Labor will be honored as Federal Employees of the Year for their investigation of child labor law violations. * * * The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today announced its 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal(R) winners, a group of extraordinary public servants who have he  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news: By Gary Veazey Beginning this spring, Montgomery Community College graduates will benefit from guaranteed admission to Pfeiffer University. Presidents from both institutions signed the Pfeiffer Pact transfer agreement on Thursday. The agreement gives Montgomery Community College students who graduate with an associate degree a seamless path for transition to junior status at Pfeiffer. Further, the agreemen  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Kingston University London issued the following news: Kingston University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education has been conferred a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor John Craig has received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field, having held a range of leadership positions dedicated to social sciences within the higher education sector. A political scientist by training, Professor Craig currently serves as Ho  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Providence College issued the following news release: BRISTOL, R.I., Sept. 9, 2024 - Five higher education institutions in Rhode Island have received $3 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to launch the Rhode Island Research Administration Collaborative (RIRAC). Through this first-of-its-kind initiative in Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island School of Design, and Salve Reg  more

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 10 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Suvi Hirvonen-Ere proposes that commercial and contract management will be utilized to accelerate both sustainability targets and economically profitable business growth in the corporate world * * * Environmentally sustainable and economically profitable business growth and strategic competitive advantage can be achieved via commercial and contract management as a leadership strategy instrument. The impera  more

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: How can you research the history of people who lived in slavery? What is the best way to visualize gravitational waves? What are the effects of stress and how can you detect this in the brain? With these studies, Coen van Galen, Beatrice Bonga and Erno Hermans respectively win the Radboud Science Awards 2024. There will be a festive award ceremony on Thursday the 21st of November 2024, during which Re  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release: Professor Anita K Simonds MD FRCP FERS has been appointed as the RCP's Harveian librarian. This is a key role at the RCP, dedicated to the stewardship of the college's historical and modern archive, library and museum collections. Professor Simonds is an honorary consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine at Royal Brompton Hospital and professor emeritus at the National Heart and Lung Institute, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following readout of the Violent Crime Reduction Steering Committee Meeting: * * * The Justice Department's Violent Crime Reduction Steering Committee met last week to discuss the efforts, challenges, and successes in reducing violent crime -- as well as how the Department can further the steady, continued decline in violent crime in 2024. The Steering Committee is chaired by Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (PADAG) M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), along with House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), introduced legislation to further strengthen the State Department's Subnational Diplomacy Unit (SDU), which supports city and state-level international diplomacy. The Enhancing Subnational Diplomacy Act will enable the SDU to assist states in bidding t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced $2.37 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. The funds are awarded through the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for youth substance use  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) recognized Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee after she was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The thirteen Servicemembers who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, were awarded the Gold Medal during a ceremony today. "It has been over three years since we lost 23-year-old Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined congressional leaders at a ceremony to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military service members who were killed during the final days of the Afghanistan withdrawal. McClain was the lead sponsor in the House on the legislation awarding the Medal. McClain Remarks at Gold Medal Ceremony "13 brave men and women paid t  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Upcoming lecture explores the social potential of artificial intelligence Barrier-breaking tech innovator Kerrie Holley to present the 2024 Fram Signature Lecture * * * By Nathaniel Smith Kerrie Holley, a pioneering force in technology and innovation, will headline the 2024 Eugene H. Fram Signature Lecture in Critical Thinking at RIT, offering insights on one of the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * SAG-AFTRA mourns the passing of Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement honoree James Earl Jones, who died today at age 93. Jones' distinctive deep, booming voice earned him a permanent place in American culture with roles such as Darth Vader in the Star Wars films, Mufasa in The Lion King, and as the voice of CNN. "Ja  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- The Nieman Foundation issued the following news: * * * The veteran journalist will examine and discuss coverage of the much-anticipated U.S. elections in November. * * * Journalist Sally Buzbee will join the Nieman Foundation as a Visiting Nieman Fellow for two months this fall, beginning in mid-September. Former executive editor of both The Washington Post and The Associated Press, Buzbee will spend the weeks preceding and following the 2024 U.S. presi  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Scholars at Risk issued the following news release: Scholars at Risk is proud to share the summary report on our 2024 Global Congress held June 25-27, 2024, in partnership with the European Humanities University (EHU) in Vilnius, Lithuania. This summary report shares key insights from the four day event, including the workshops, panels, plenary sessions, and our Courage to Think Dinner and Award presentation. With over 250 in-person attendees from more than 60 co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Firms made untrue or unsubstantiated claims or lacked required disclosures * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against nine registered investment advisers for violating the Marketing Rule by disseminating advertisements that included untrue or unsubstantiated statements of material fact or testimonials, endorsements, or third-party   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4518) on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * In the Matter of DEERE & COMPANY, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4517) on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * In the Matter of HI2 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(e) AND 203(k) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $24,499,236 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following locations: $9,814,070 for the Bismarck Municipal Airport to reconstruct and reseal sections of its paved taxiways to extend their useful life.   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Kelsey Klopfenstein Six faculty members and one postdoctoral researcher at Florida State University have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Their expertise will take them to Finland, Colombia, Italy, India, Germany and Sweden. Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, admin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Following last summer's catastrophic flooding, Governor Shapiro visited the Antietam Middle-Senior High School and promised his full support to the community - and now, the district is receiving over $7.8 million for repairs and reconstruction. Grant program fulfills commitment Governor Shapiro made in his first two budget addresses, providing significant funding   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today, a diverse coalition of local, statewide, and national conservation and environmental justice organizations formally announced the creation of the National Wilderness Coalition (NWC) in DC. The NWC will reinvigorate a diverse and powerful wilderness movement; it is made up of organizations who have come together to build political power and advance wilderness legislation. In addition to the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Today, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 13 American servicemembers killed in the Kabul airport terrorist attack on August 26, 2021. The ceremony was held in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol and was widely attended by bipartisan Members of Congress. The ceremony featured remarks from mother of Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Coral Doolittle, Sp  more

QUEENS, New York, Sept. 10 -- St. John's University issued the following news release: * * * The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University and the Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science Will Honor Mr. DeCarlo at Annual "Insurance Leader of the Year Dinner" on Feb. 26, 2025. * * * St. John's University's Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, part of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, will honor M.   more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: The St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community will host a wide range of speakers on campus this fall to discuss issues at the heart of American democracy, from the path forward on immigration policy to mobilizing young voters in a polarized political environment. The events in the Democracy and Dialogue series are free and open to the public, and most will also be streamed and available for on-demand view  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release: * * * Induction to Take Place at Staffing World in October * * * Greg Palmer, the chairman and chief executive officer at Supplemental Health Care whose Palmer Forecast predicts future temporary staffing levels, has been named the newest inductee into the American Staffing Association's Leadership Hall of Fame. Palmer's reputation for innovation and leadership is rivaled only by his track   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected a diverse group of 22 outstanding educators from around Massachusetts for its 2024-25 Policy Fellowship  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney celebrates the 10 members of the law school family who will be honored at the Indiana Lawyer's Diversity in Law awards program on October 2. Dean Karen E. Bravo will take part in a panel discussion during the event. Lacy Johnson, J.D. '81, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, was chosen for the Trail Blazer award, which is the highest Diversity in Law honor. It r  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * The Fall's Premier Television Festival Returns to The Paley Museum October 16-22 A Conversation with Chip & Joanna Gaines, Blue Bloods, CBS Mornings, The Diplomat, and What We Do in the Shadows Join the Previously Announced Outlander, Somebody Somewhere, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon--The Book of Carol PaleyFest NY Is Made Possible by Returning Sponsor Citi(R) Paley Members and Ci  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news wrap up: * * * 9 Sep 1954 (Tinker AFB/Mobility Directorate) In 1954, the Air Force purchased the first 29 of its future 700+-strong KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. And on this date in 1954, Tinker AFB sent its representatives to an Air Materiel Command phasing group meeting to discuss the anticipated delivery of its initial KC-135As, which would begin arriving in August 1956. These ear  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Trinity College issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2024: Trinity College was today recognized for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter participation in the most recent elections. The prestigious liberal arts institution earned a bronze award from the nonprofit ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for achieving a student participation rate between 20 and 29 percent in the 2022 midterms. The ALL IN Campus De  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: When he joined the University of Michigan in 2012, Kevin Ward was given a challenge that would test his leadership and entrepreneurial mindset. Kevin Ward The challenge--develop a new transdisciplinary team science research program in critical illness and injury--would require Ward to draw on his experiences in the U.S. Army and interests as an emergency physician. A year after his arrival, Ward helped to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * Funding for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Supports the Next Generation of America's Scientific Workforce * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 91 early career scientists from across the country who will receive a combined $138 million in funding for research covering a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, fusion energy, and quantum. These a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Funding will support rural and Tribal businesses, healthcare businesses, and advanced manufacturers in the clean energy sector. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development has been awarded more than $4 million to help small businesses in key sectors of the economy grow and hire through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host the next Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecture at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 25, featuring author Harriet Washington. The lecture is open to the public. Washington will deliver the lecture, "Medical Apartheid ... and Beyond," in the Fred Smith Auditorium on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neuros  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: By Liz Connolly-Bauman University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) teamed up with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to host a virtual summit that turned a spotlight on the future of an industry that drives a fifth of the nation's economy: health care. The summit, which is positioned to become an annual event, was titled "INSIGHT: Interdisciplinary Solutions to Promote Next Generatio  more

ROME, Italy, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development issued the following news release: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a United Nations specialized agency and international financial institution, committed to investing in rural communities, proudly announces that its innovative TRACE blockchain initiative has been awarded the prestigious World Future Award for best blockchain-based traceability solution in 2024. The industry re  more

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news: The University of Aberdeen's Professor Alex Kemp is one of 45 outstanding social scientists welcomed as new Fellows by the Academy of Social Sciences. The professor of Petroleum economics has published over 200 papers and books, has served on energy advisory groups for the UK and Scottish Government and authored "the Official History of North Sea Oil and Gas". He is among researchers spanning a rang  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- The University of King's College issued the following news release: King's is proud to introduce Dr. Harvey Amani Whitfield as the inaugural appointee to the Centennial Carnegie Chair in the History of Slavery in Canada at Dalhousie and King's. The Chair was created in 2023 to mark the 100th anniversary celebration of King's and Dalhousie's association. It will advance important scholarship worldwide, contribute to the commitments both universities have made to  more

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick Business School issued the following news: Two Warwick Business School academics are celebrating after winning a prestigious prize for their research which found serious mistakes in a seminal finance paper on corporate bonds. Phillippe Mueller, and Cesare Robotti, both Professors of Finance, have won the Fama-DFA Prize for the best capital markets and asset pricing research papers published in the Journal of Financial Economics  more

COVENTRY, England, Sept. 10 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: The University of Warwick has been named a finalist for two prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The University's School Tasking initiative is shortlisted for "Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year," and Dr Sarah Bennett has been recognised as a finalist for "Outstanding Technician of the Year." The School Tasking programme engages primary school-aged children across the  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: Teams of researchers from The University of Queensland working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The Eureka Prizes, honouring excellence in scientific discovery, invention, communication and innovation, were announced in Sydney on 4 September. Detecting deadly cancers P  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama, partnering with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, has received a $2.5 million award over five years through the Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program funds projects helping communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental and health risks. "I know South has resources that can be leveraged to   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * The University continues to be recognized for fostering global opportunities and academic excellence through the Fulbright Program. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2024, marking the third consecutive year the University has earned this prestigious achievement. This r  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Witness The Penguin's Rise To Power As He Takes Over New York City Institutions, Festivals, Local Businesses, And More * * * Following the successful takeover of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, HBO(R)'s highly anticipated original limited series THE PENGUIN, starring Academy Award(R) nominated actor Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, is now setting its sights on New York City a  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: The Hearst Foundations announced today that Washington Bureau Chief of Hearst Television Wendy Wilk has been named program director of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), succeeding Rayne Guilford who will retire after successfully serving in the position since 2006. Wilk will begin in the role in January 2025. Commenting on the announcement, Executive Director of the Hearst Foundat  more

ROME, Italy, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations World Food Programme issued the following news release: NEW DELHI: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Assistant Executive Director Valerie Guarnieri visited India the last week of August to meet senior government officials and strengthen partnerships to enhance national and state government programmes that tackle hunger and malnutrition. The visit included signing an agreement between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Ch  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The American Association of Physics Teachers issued the following news release: The 2025 AAPT Fellows Awardee has been announced. AAPT Fellows are distinguished physicists, educators, administrators, and communicators who have been recognized for their contributions to the physics education community. The 2025 Winter Fellow is Kathleen A. Harper, Associate Professor, Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice, Case Western University, Cleve  more

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Kevin Tucker Montgomery County teachers morphed into students this summer at Wright State University to better equip themselves when standing in the front of their high school classrooms as school resumed this year. This temporary role reversal was a product of a collaboration between Wright State, the Montgomery County Educational Service Center and Learn to Earn Dayton as part of a $230,364 award from the Ohio Dep  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 9, 2024, with Patrick Strzelec, professor emeritus in the Department of Art and Design at the Mason Gross School of the Arts: * * * Patrick Strzelec, a Guggenheim fellow and recipient of the Rutgers Presidential Fellowship award for teaching excellence, crafted the work to honor the Class of 1965 * * * By Mike Lucas Outside of the Zimmerli Art Museum on Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Col  more