WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Foundation Communities Recognized for Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Advances to Multifamily Housing in Texas * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Climate Challenge and Better Buildings Challenge partner Foundation Communities (https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/partners/foundation-commun  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)), and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly support legislation introduced recently that will fine health insurance companies that fail to pay physicians within 30 days after losing the independent dispute resolution process laid out in the No Surprises Act (N  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- 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, announced Tanisha Lewis, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, as the recipient of the inaugural Excellence in Social Impact and Change Management Awa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL has awarded Elder Justice Innovation Grants (EJIGs) to the highest courts in five states and territories to enhance protections for the rights of older adults and adults with disabilities who are under, or at risk of, guardianship or conservatorship. The grants, which total over $1.8 million for the first of three project years, seek to address the fairness  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK) today announced the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) substantial award of $177 million in federal grants for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). This award was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and aims to bolster operations and capital projects to improve essentia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) today announced the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) substantial award of $177 million in federal grants for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). This award was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and aims to bolster operations and capital projects to improve e  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS--The world's leading emergency medicine researchers, academics and practitioners will be discussing the future of emergency medicine and unveiling new data at the Research Forum during ACEP24, September 29-October 2. Media can click here to register and attend for free (https://www.emergencyphysicians.org/siteassets/emphysicians/all-pdfs/acep24newsmediaregis.pdf). "Expe  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: Less than half of Americans can name most of the rights protected under the First Amendment and under two-thirds can name the three branches of government, according to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, released annually since 2014. The Annenberg Public Policy Center's nationally representative survey, conducted in May 2024 with about 1,600 U.S. adults, finds levels of publ  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 14 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: By Karen Blum As the 2023-2024 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Fellow at STAT, AHCJ member Deborah Balthazar, a freelance journalist, covered several stories about biotechnology. One recent article delved into how researchers are studying the impacts of drugs and toxins on pregnancy using a tiny model of the placenta in the lab, known as placenta-on-a-chip. It's worth a read not only for an   more

BEREA, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * Victor Ruiz '99 was honored with the Cleveland Foundation's 2024 Homer C. Wadsworth Award. * * * Baldwin Wallace University alumnus Victor Ruiz '99 is the 2024 winner of the Homer C. Wadsworth Award for community service presented during the Cleveland Foundation's annual meeting. The award was "established to recognize local leaders who reflect those qualities and demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, risk-tak  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated $28.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Street and Roads for All (SS4A) program for 11 Colorado communities to improve roadway safety and prevent serious injuries and deaths. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the most significant investment in America's roads, bridges, and essential infrastructure sinc  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has recognized a Kennesaw State University professor with an Award for Excellence in Teaching. Sara Evans, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and the director of the criminal justice master's degree program, received one of the two Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Awards the Board of Regents confers each ye  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Campaign Legal Center issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Campaign Legal Center, Fair Elections Center, and Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of four individual Alabamians who have been unfairly targeted by the state's illegal voter purge as well as the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Alabama. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a letter th  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Consisting of five categories, the UCSC Alumni Awards honor those who have embodied the values and spirit of the university * * * By Haneen Zain The UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association is proud to present this year's UCSC Alumni Awards honorees. These awards recognize and celebrate alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, made distinct contributions to   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Center for Service Learning at the University of Kansas has selected faculty members Susan Harvey and Emily Vietti to serve as faculty fellows. "As part of our strategic planning process this summer, our team reaffirmed that faculty and staff support is a critical component of connecting students to service learning and civic engagement opportunities. We are ecstatic to launch our faculty fellow pro  more

POINT LOOKOUT, Missouri, Sept. 13 -- College of the Ozarks issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * Reservations available on Wednesday, Sept. 18 * * * College of the Ozarks will host Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and First Lady Laura Bush, as this year's speaker for the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Howell W. Keeter Gymnasium. The convocation will be moderated by Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) on Sept. 12, 2024, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * Sports Gambling and Consumer Finance Sports gambling is a common form of gambling where bettors wager on the results of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: NORWICH, CT Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced over $462,000 for Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut to support veterans' mental health and suicide prevention efforts. The federal funding is awarded through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program  more

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Curriculum Associates issued the following news release: * * * The company's premier i-Ready programs feature new insights and capabilities to help students grow without limits this year * * * As students return to school and the nation's academic recovery continues, Curriculum Associates has introduced updates to the company's award-winning i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction programs to help every student grow without limits in the 20  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Agency's Biological Technologies Office seeks proposals for same-day awards up to $300K each with up to $4.5M total available; first-time submissions encouraged * * * DARPA funds the research and development of technologies with the potential for transformational impact, central to delivering on the agency's mission to create and preve  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University Department of Drama is pleased to announce the 2024/25 season, consisting of six productions: "Pippin" (Oct. 11 20), "Twelfth Night" (Nov. 15 23), "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" (Nov. 22 Jan. 5 and co-produced with Syracuse Stage), "A Walrus in the Body of the Crocodile" (Feb. 21 March 9), "What the Moon Saw, or I Only Appear to Be Dead" (March 28 April 6) and "Little Women" (May 2 10).   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Durbin was presented the award by Growth Energy, an organization representing producers and supporters of biofuels *** Original text here: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-delivers-remarks-as-he-receives-2024-fueling-growth-award  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: Dr. Diana Cardenas Elliott, associate professor of Counselor Education and Student Affairs, was awarded Kutztown University's 2024 John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The award was presented during the university's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration Friday, Aug. 23. The John P. Schellenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was established by John P.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Hudson Valley Regional Council to receive $3 million through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda and funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Hudson Valley Regional Council Executive Director Carla Cast  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 14 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release: The Financial Times won four awards at Press Gazette's 2024 Future of Media Awards last night, with top prizes for reader revenue strategy, newsletter, digital storytelling and website of the year. The FT's consumer revenue group won the Reader Revenue Strategy category. The judges said: "This was a perfect case study of how media companies should approach reader revenue strategies, cr  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced that the Southern District of Florida has launched its own Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program (Whistleblower Program). The Whistleblower Program is designed to encourage voluntary self-disclosure by individual participants in certain types of non-violent criminal conduct involving cor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 -- The Georgia Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: (FORSYTH, GA) - The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) graduated its 117th Trooper School Friday, September 13, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. After 34 weeks of intense training, 39 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. Georgia's First Lady, Marty Kemp, delivered the graduation address, and Deputy Commissioner Lt. Co  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Gov. Tony Evers, together with Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand, announced today that the PSC awarded more than $27.8 million in funding from the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program to fund 11 projects throughout Wisconsin that will improve internet connectivity by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Through the 11 proj  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * State Funding Will Create 249 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing in Monroe, Steuben, Erie, Jefferson, and Kings Counties Projects Include Funding for Housing with On-Site Support Services to Assist Formerly Homeless Veterans, Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, and Individuals Living with Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders and Their Families * * * Governo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), alongside the Department of Defense (DoD), has won a 2024 Service to the Citizen Award for making it easier for active, retired, and disabled Uniformed Service members and their families to renew their ID cards. GPO, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), and representatives from across the Uniformed Services partnered together to develop a way for members   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) accepted Growth Energy's 2024 "Fueling Growth Award" for his efforts to support biofuels producers. Grassley is a lifelong family farmer and senior member of the Agriculture and Finance Committees. "As an Iowa corn and soybean grower, I'm well familiar with biofuels' many benefits. Homegrown biofuels are good for Americans' pocketbooks, the environment and our national sec  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Four accomplished Grove City College alumni will be awarded Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards during this fall's Homecoming celebration. The Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award is the Alumni Association's highest honor. It recognizes alumni who excel in worthwhile service and achieve success in their fields, which brings honor to the College and advances its vision, mission,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On a Wednesday morning inside Stillwater's downtown Aspen Coffee, you can find people of all vocations and backgrounds. You wouldn't expect a former intelligence officer to be sitting at a table, drinking an iced vanilla latte, but then again, hiding in plain sight for the Central Intelligence Agency was Meredith Woodruff's job for 25 years. A family affair That long career in the CIA would never have hap  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The International Center for Journalists issued the following news release: The week after polls close in the U.S. in November, leading journalists will delve into the implications of this historic election year, in a special, on-stage conversation Nov. 14 at ICFJ's 40th Anniversary Tribute to Journalists in Washington, D.C. NBC News' Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker, the emcee of this year's awards gala, will lead the timely discussion, featuring: * Peter Baker  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes academic, philanthropic and volunteer activities among Oklahoma State University's students. Women for OSU awards annual scholarships to students who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world around them. Alyson Mack, Graduate Alyson Mack Hometown: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Major: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Descr  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Canberra issued the following news release: Six University of Canberra PhD candidates celebrated a night of research storytelling in the UC Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final, held at the University on Thursday 12 September. The global competition challenges PhD students to meet the objective of pitching their thesis in three minutes or less. The 2024 UC EMT winner was Jack Mest from the University's Faculty of Health, who will go on to  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: A faculty member and programs in the Idaho State University's College of Technology were recently recognized at the Connect Idaho Career Technical Education Summer Conference. Amy Koplin, a clinical assistant professor and program coordinator for the College of Technology Early Childhood Care and Education, was honored with a Postsecondary Instructor of the Year award and the Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Techno  more

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Sept. 14 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: James Cook University's best and brightest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students were honoured at the eighth annual Indigenous Student Awards in Townsville on Wednesday night. This event saw JCU's Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC) recognise 25 students for their outstanding academic achievements, hard work and dedication to their studies across JCU campuses in Cairns, Townsville a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, Md. -- The Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation launched a campaign called "Together: Let's Support our Neighborhood Hospital" to raise $3 million to build a new Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) -- increasing the size from 1,500 square feet to 7,000 square feet and adding 18 more beds. The Emergency Department at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (JHHCMC) is seeing an aver  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jon Kleinberg '93, the Tisch University Professor of Computer Science and Information Science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, has received the World Laureates Association (WLA) Prize for foundational contributions in computer science and social science. An internationally recognized leader in social networks and algorithmic fairness, Kleinberg is one of two recipients of this   more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: Teach Plus, a national teacher leadership organization, has selected a diverse group of 24 educators from around Mississippi for its 2024-2025 Policy Fellowship. The 6th cohort of Policy Fellows will focus on a range of issues during the upcoming year, including college and career readiness, equitable school funding, and the science of reading. Jackson Public Schools will be well-repr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: BRIDGEWATER, NJ Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his second annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center, to honor outstanding seniors in the community. Congressman Kean honored 29 seniors, who represent all six counties in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Each senior was nominated by their friends, families, and neighbors and recognized at th  more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Linfield University issued the following news: Linfield University will partner with Chemeketa Community College on a new five-year, $3,497,045 grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the National Professional Development Program (NPD). This funding will support Project ABLE (Accessible Pathways for Bilingual Leaders in Education), a transformative initiative designed to recruit, prepare, and retain bilingual and multilingual educators. Grow Your Own  more

POTSDAM, Germany, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: This year's prestigious Hermann Eiselen Science Award goes to Lisa Murken, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). In her work, the agricultural economist focuses on the complex relationships between land ownership and the ability of small farmers to adapt to climatic changes. The prize is awarded for outstanding scientific work whose findi  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) leads the state as the top recipient of three Pathways to Career Opportunities Grants (PCOG) applications totaling $1.37 million from the Florida Department of Education. The grant will fund the expansion of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, benefiting high school and postsecondary learners across key industries such as automotive service techno  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 13 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese was honored by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) at the 2024 Legislators of the Year Ceremony. This prestigious award, recognizes her exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing opportunities for the state's 13 community colleges and their 115,000 students. "Education is the foundation of opportunity and I am deeply honored to be recogni  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Participation in the Prestigious International Educational Exchange Program to Foster Academic and Cultural Connections between the United States and Other Countries * * * For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State has named Morgan State University as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader in recognition of the University's   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 14 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: A team of faculty members in Mississippi State's College of Education has been awarded a $9.9 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration to help individuals with disabilities gain and retain meaningful employment in the Magnolia State. The five-year grant "Career Horizons Project: A 21st Century Workforce Initiative for Mississippians with Disabilities Ac  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 14 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University Associate Professor Margaret A. Hagerman has been honored with the Distinguished Early Career Award by the American Sociological Association's Section on Children and Youth. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions by early-career sociologists in childhood and youth studies. This award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional research ach  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week * * * The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services this week announced a funding opportunity for providers to support recruitment and retention for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The investment is part of a series of initiatives to support DSPs, who provide vital services for peopl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has awarded the NASA Academic Mission Services 2 (NAMS-2) contract to Crown Consulting Inc., of Arlington, Virginia, to provide the agency's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, aeronautics and exploration technology research and development support. NAMS-2 is a single award hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum potential value of $121 million. The contract   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA's Watts on the Moon Challenge, designed to advance the nation's lunar exploration goals under the Artemis campaign by challenging United States innovators to develop breakthrough power transmission and energy storage technologies that could enable long-duration Moon missions, concludes on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland. "For astronauts to maintain a sustained presence on the Moon during Artem  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 10 -- The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news release: VANCOUVER, B.C. - (September 10, 2024) - The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has announced that Leslie Van Buskirk, Administrator, Division of Securities, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, became NASAA's President today during the 2024 NASAA Fall Annual Meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Van Buskirk was elected as President-e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health with the goal of developing effective vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. Currently, many of the diseases caused by these pathogens have no available vacci  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The Navy awarded a $6.75 billion block buy contract to General Dynamics NASSCO for the procurement of up to eight John Lewis Class (TAO-205) Fleet Replenishment Oilers, Sept. 13. By using the block buy approach the Navy expects savings of $491 million as compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts. This T-AO block buy delivers on the Department of Navy's commitment  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Association of Water Companies issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA - The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is proud to announce John "Kani" Kadowaki of Hawaii Water Service as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Living Water Award. The announcement was made by NAWC President and CEO Rob Powelson during the second day of the NAWC Water Summit. Kadowaki's exceptional leadership during the Lahaina Fire in August 2023 has earned him t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Melinda Cro College of Arts and Sciences A digital humanist and early modernist with a Ph.D. in romance languages from the University of Georgia, Dr. Melinda Cro became the first female dean of Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences in July. With 15 years of higher-ed teaching and administrative experience most recently at Kansas State University Cro now leads OSU's largest college, whic  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Additional $25 Million Federal Grant to Support Next Round of Well Plugging Funds Further Advance New York State's Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Protect Ground and Surface Waters * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) joined high-ranking officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on Sept. 11  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: Scientists will work on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health with the goal of developing effective vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. Currently, many of  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 14 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University's College of Business will honor multiple alumni for outstanding career achievements and fostering ties within the business community at the 2024 Hall of Fame banquet. This year, the event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. Each year, the College of Business recognizes alumni who have distinguis  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Study shows soil pH sets stage for microbial interactions, composition * * * Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil. In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that s  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors has elected three new trustees: Craig Boelte of Edmond, Oklahoma; Melinda Stinnett of Tulsa; and Carl Wiese of Edmond, Oklahoma. Their diverse professional knowledge and experience make them welcome additions to the Foundation's governing body. "We are excited to welcome Craig, Melinda and Carl as OSU Foundation Trustees," OSU Foundation President   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Twice every day, Taylor Williams is in the barn working with horses on his family's 33-acre horse ranch. He lives the life of a true cowboy, one he learned from his family. His grandfather, Fred "the Lawman" Williams, was the first Black cowboy to start the Pony Express, a horseback baton relay race in Oklahoma. Riders race around the arena holding the baton until the first team to drop it in a barrel wins.  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: William Colton had a life-changing conversation when he wandered into the Riata Center inside the Spears School of Business as an Oklahoma State University sophomore. Colton typically passed the new, crescent-shaped Business Building while walking to his microbiology and molecular genetics classes during the fall 2018 semester. This time, he had a reason to step through the glass doors and approach the Allen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: This week, the brand new National Wilderness Coalition honored U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with its inaugural Wilderness Champion Award in recognition of his longtime leadership and successful record of prioritizing wilderness conservation as a critical tool for addressing climate change, ensuring wildland integrity, protecting   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Sept. 13, 2024, honoring National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: * * * For more than 180 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have delivered a quality education to Black students across our Nation. Over 100 HBCUs serve as engines of economic opportunity and make America more prosperous and equitable. Although they make up less than 3 percent of all postsecondary institutions   more

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 14 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * The World's Best Airline continues to strengthen its network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enhancing connectivity for travellers across the region with more than 140 weekly flights * * * Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effect  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: An article by Raritan Valley Community College's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been selected from among 422 entries to be included in the 2024 edition of Civic Scholar: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Undergraduate Research. Only 20 articles were selected for the prestigious journal. The chapter's entry is titled "Play for Play's Sake: How Playing For Fun Is Needed For All   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced $365,573 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resurface the sole, 4,500 foot runway at Redlands Municipal Airport. "Redlands Municipal Airport is an economic engine in our community and maintaining safe and efficient airport operations by investing in our infrastructure helps keep our local economy humming," said Rep. Pet  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Al Green was honored at a civil award ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan and was presented with the 'Tamgha-eKhidmat' medal of service by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Congressman Green released the following statement: "I would like to express my gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for awarding me the prestigious 'Tamgha-e-Khidmat' medal of serv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that Justice for Migrant Women, an organization based in Fremont, Ohio, has been awarded a $350,000 award from the US Department of Labor. This funding, part of the Fostering Access, Rights, and Equity (FARE) program, will be used to combat gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace, with a focus on supporting underserved and marg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced her cosponsorship of H.R. 7355, the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to address the ongoing workforce shortage that has contributed to the skyrocketing cost of childcare services. Specifically, the bill would invest in career and technical education (CTE) programs and incentivize more students to enter the early childhood   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Better Choice for Students A good education is foundational for a child's future. By setting the stage for success, quality K-12 education can be a difference maker in strengthening communities and safeguarding the future of our nation. Unfortunately, many parents across America have little say over their children's education due to socioeconomic status or a lack of options where they l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for Northern Illinois University, the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District, and the Northern Illinois Credit Union. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for northern Illinois a top priority. The following funds will support programs  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 14 -- Research Corporation for Science Advancement issued the following news: Research Corporation for Science Advancement has made 2024 Cottrell Scholars Collaborative Awards of $25,000 each to three new projects that emerged from discussions at the 2024 Cottrell Scholar Conference. Cottrell Scholars Collaborative teams are made up of Cottrell Scholars, Fulbright-Cottrell Scholars, and Robert Holland Jr. Award recipients who attend the annual conference. For their proje  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego and the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) have developed a prescient AI education infrastructure called CENIC AI Resource (CENIC AIR) for K-12 education, public libraries, community colleges, the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) campus systems. "Artif  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's more than 34 million small businesses, convened a hearing with federal leaders and small business owners to discuss the SBA's efforts to enhance small businesses' ability to compete successfully for federal contracts, specifically how joint ventures (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) received the Champion of Community Development Award from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). Congressman Scott was recognized for his commitment to supporting policies that improve social and economic outcomes in local communities. "I was honored to be named a Champion of Community Development by LISC," said Congressman Scott. "Since my time serving in Virgini  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Seattle University issued the following news: SU's VP for Student Development earns national award for achievements in higher ed. For his outstanding work strengthening and integrating student learning and engagement and fostering student success at Seattle University, Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, Vice Provost for Student Development, has been named one of 20 recipients of the National Association of Student Professional Administrators Foundation (NASPA) Pillars of th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Keechant Sewell - senior vice president of security and guest experience at the Mets at Citi Field and former police commissioner of the city of New York - as the 2024 dinner keynote speaker for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry's executive conference, taking place Oct. 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Ce  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to replace an over 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid ferry. This  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. An author explains on the latest episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show how Japan's appalling conduct during World War II was in large part due to Shinto nationalism. Under Emperor Hirohito, who was considered a god, Shinto nationalism created some of the most horrific atrocities in history in the cause of a righteous and racist holy war, Bryan Mark  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the sixth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: "Cartooning America." The director Asaf Galay will be awarded a $200,000 cash prize for the multi-part film about the Fleischer Brothers, a family of animators who created innovative techniques that transformed the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSfact) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue Highlights Key Bilateral Cooperation The delegations at the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue on September 11-12, 2024, highlighted recent advances in U.S.-Nigerian bilateral energy cooperation. These include: * The Department of State, through its Energy and Mineral Governance Program (EMGP), commits to renewed technical a  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * $2.2 million NIH-funded Stevens project will deploy AI with a twist to help doctors detect vision disorders in prematurely born infants * * * When infants are born prematurely, a host of serious health issues can occur. One of those issues is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP): an eye disorder and loss of vision that can quickly progress. If it's caught immediately, however, ROP can be t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The Texas Association of School Administrators issued the following news release: TASA and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced that 41 projects will be included in the 2024-25 Exhibit of School Architecture. This exhibit of new and renovated Texas school facilities includes projects from 30 school districts, two college systems, and one state school that were submitted by 21 architectural firms. Eligible projects are newly constructed or renovated  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales USA issued the following news: The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. Hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast. Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved a staggering fuel economy average for the entire   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: By Mike Pena UC Santa Cruz has secured funding to support 100 students in completing bachelor's degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) through the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)--a program that has helped more than 300 students from historically underrepresented backgrounds earn undergraduate STEM degrees from the university over the past two  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The University of the Incarnate Word issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Kristen Swanson set to deliver the Sr. Charles Marie Frank Lecture * * * The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to welcome Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN as this year's featured speaker for the annual Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture. Dr. Swanson will present a lecture entitled "Caring Ma  more

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 13 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Asinda Sirignano The impact and implications of the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program will continue to reverberate throughout the region, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program, also known as SANE, trains nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate care to survivors of sexual assault and do  more

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news: Robert Baker, the William D. Williams Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Bioethics in Humanities. The award is the society's highest honor. It recognizes a distinguished individual for excellence in bioethics and/or the health humanities. It is given in recognition of longstanding achievement in bioethics and/or the health humanities. Ba  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: The University of Dubuque inducted the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Class and bestowed two additional awards at the Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Babka Theatre, Heritage Center. Honorees were also recognized at halftime of the football game against Aurora University. The newest additions to the Athletic Hall of Fame are the 1995 volleyball team; Margaret "Meggie" (Schm  more

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 13 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release: * * * The University of Maine System found scoring criteria should have been developed to consider the full value of the proposals received and not just the purchase price * * * The University of Maine System (UMS) has rescinded an award to sell the Hutchinson Center in Belfast to a local organization that was the highest scorer in a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process. The Hutchinson Cen  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: Abdelghani Laraoui, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, is collaborating with faculty from Jackson State University on a three-year, $800,000 project to help train dozens of African-American youth while developing America's expertise in quantum sensing. The project, Collaboration on Quantum Sensing Research and Education for Minority Participants, is funded through the Nationa  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: * * * $12 million from Department of Energy will boost marine energy research * * * The Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), led by the University of New Hampshire, is working to develop the technology and skills that will help unlock the power of the sea as a renewable source of energy. A $12 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will advance those efforts by fund  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Recognized for having "Pioneered research at the intersection of engineering, AI, and neuroscience to develop advanced neurotechnologies." * * * Maryam Shanechi, the Alexander A. Sawchuk Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Founding Director of the USC Center for Neurotechnology has been selected as a Blavatnik National Awards for   more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 13 (TNSes) -- The University of Victoria issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents. In a study published today in the Journal of Human Evolution of the timing of puberty in Pleistocene teens, researchers are addressing a knowledge gap about how early humans grew up. Found in the bones of 13 ancient humans between 10 and 20 ye  more

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: Research into the biodiversity of WA's deep-sea marine parks has been boosted by funding with The University of Western Australia's Dr Paige Maroni receiving an award as part of the Federal Government's National Taxonomy Research Grant Program. The Australian Biological Resources Study Early Career Researchers Award is for Dr Maroni's project, Chasms and connectivity: Linking deep-sea regions w  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: The University of Wolverhampton has recognised a local academic for being the driving force behind several ADHD-related initiatives. Honorary awards are presented by the University of Wolverhampton to people who have made a significant contribution to their field of expertise. Professor James Brown has been awarded a Doctor of Science for his significant presence in the field of Attention   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Two undergraduates, supported by PURM, worked on research projects this summer with the Graves Lab to contribute to the knowledge of diabetes' impact on oral wound healing and periodontal disease. * * * Despite a robust amount of research about diabetes, much is still unknown about its effects on oral health. Changes in inflammation are understood to co  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Alumni Award and Outstanding Former Faculty Award. These awards recognize alumni who have made significant, positive contributions with their degrees from UW and faculty members who were inspirational to both students and colleagues. The nomination forms and criteria for both awards can be foun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 14 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: Vinson & Elkins has been named the winner of the "Social Mobility Programme of the Year" award at The Legal Benchmarking Group's Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024. The Social Mobility Programme of the Year award honours those in the legal industry that have made significant and measurable strides in enhancing social mobility. Vinson & Elkins was recognised for its achieVE Mentoring Programme, designed to  more

LONDON, Ontario, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Awards celebrate excellence across disciplines * * * From neuroscience to renewable energy, Western researchers are being recognized for their scholarship and the solutions they're developing to challenges around the world. The 2024 Western Research Excellence Awards honoured six leading scholars for "exceptional achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity." The awards were created in 2  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Parting is not such sweet sorrow when another Wolverine is waiting in the wings. One who also graduated from the University of Michigan's School of Music Theatre & Dance. On stage is Lorna Courtney. After spending time as an understudy in "Dear Evan Hansen," created by EGOT-winning U-M alums Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Courtney secured the titular role in the original cast of "& Juliet" shortly after her own  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * President Biden and Vice President Harris Are Delivering for Over the past four years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken action to ensure the promise of America reaches every community--including Black communities. These actions have delivered historic results, enabling more Black Americans to access a quality education, obtain a good-paying job, start a business, and  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 14 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Dr. Simran Banga, associate professor in the WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering has been awarded a four-year NIH R16 Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research that investigates how epigenetic modulations in host cell aids in surv  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release: * * * GWLN Director Eleni Giakoumopoulos addresses closing the gender gap in Bali * * * Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN) Director Eleni Giakoumopoulos made her first ever presentation at an Asian credit union conference by leading sessions on empowering women to become leaders at September's Asian Credit Union Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. Asian Confederation of Credit Unions' (ACCU)   more