BURBANK, California, Sept. 16 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney/Frank Micelotta*More photos are available here. Hosted by Emmy(r) Award-winning father-and-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the "76th Emmy Awards" on ABC drew 6.87 Million Total Viewers and a 1.02 rating in Adults 18-49, surging by double digits of +54% and +17%, respectively, over the "75th Emmy Awards" on FOX (4.46 million and 0.87 rating, respectively, on 1/15/24). The "76th Emmy Awa  more

GARY, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Relationships and approachability are key for Erin Zak, new IU Northwest Director of Admissions * * * Applying to college can be more than a little bit scary, especially for first-generation students. The process can be even more daunting when you picture suited-up admissions counselors on university campuses. Erin Zak, Director of Admissions, aims to change that perception at IU Northwest. Z  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Lingjia Liu joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the future of wireless networks and wireless communications. He explained the evolution of cellular networks from 1G to 5G, the potential for 6G, as well as how open radio access networks (O-RAN) can help advance innovation in this space. About Liu Liu is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and a member of the Virginia Tech Innovat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Zero to Three, an organization that contributes to a healthy and positive culture for infants, toddlers and their families, issued the following news release: * * * 2024-26 Fellowship Class Will Deepen Equity and Innovation To Give Babies a Strong Start in Life * * * ZERO TO THREE, the leading nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life, today proudly announced its 2024-26 Fellowship Class, welcoming 20 exceptional early childho  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: Anglers and Chesapeake Bay supporters had much to celebrate on Sunday, September 15, at the 2024 Maryland Rod & Reef Slam fishing tournament's closing ceremony at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Philip Merrill Center in Annapolis. During the tournament, 32 anglers reeled in more than 120 fish, including 31 different species. Co-hosted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Coastal Conservation Associ  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: The NAIA is excited to announce the 2024 National Awards Day winners, which includes student-athletes, athletics personnel, and sports teams from across the association. The honorees are celebrated for their hard work, exemplary character, and significant accomplishments both on and off the field. 2024 National Awards Day includes recognizing the newest NAIA Hall of Fame   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * John Legend, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Zuri Hall, and other NBCU talent raise awareness about timely issues through impactful PSAs, engaging social content, and a heartfelt conversation. * * * NBCUniversal's acclaimed PSA campaign, The More You Know, unveiled fresh content today, celebrating 35 years of spotlighting timely and relevant issues for co  more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime signed a Supply Chain Alliance charter, formalizing a commitment to strengthening joint support of the nation's warfighter. The charter advances a longstanding partnership  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: Denver-- Adams Land & Cattle was honored as the 2024 Industry Service Award winner at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Located in Broken Bow, Nebraska, ALC is operated by a dedicated team, including CEO Jerry Adams and his wife, Linda; Chief Engineering Officer Bill Adams and his wife, Connie; and President Abram Babcock and his wife, Elizabeth. The In  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Ashland University issued the following news: Danee Pinckney, an educator in the Twinsburg City School District who earned a master's of education degree in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University in 2019, was named the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year by the State Board of Education of Ohio. As the statewide winner, Pinckney will be recognized and have the opportunity to share her message at many events, such as the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Con  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: ASTM International presented its top annual award the 2024 Award of Merit to Cary Black for his contributions to ASTM's cannabis committee (D37). The prestigious award, which includes the acc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on Oct. 29, 2024, for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf off Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. If fully developed, these areas have a potential capacity of approximately 13 gigawatts of clean offshore wind energy, which could power more than 4.5 million homes. The announcement follows the Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The announced today that it is awarding grants to eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) under the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program (Hawkins) and the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). The Department is also making an additional award to establish a National Technical Assistance Center to Diversify the Workforce Serving Children with Disabi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Investment advances the $36 million Gravel to Gravel initiative to advance Pacific Salmon habitat restoration * * * ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management today announced that $3.25 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-38-million-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-pro  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Civilian Leadership Development School awarded 35 Associates of Science in Department of the Air Force Leadership and Management degrees to graduates of the Civilian Associate Degree Program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 12, 2024. CADP is a program offered exclusively to Department of the Air Force civil servants and gives them the opportunity to earn an Associates   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision denying relief and dismissing complaint (Agenda ID No. 22895) on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Robinson Orjuela Garcia, Complainant, vs. Pacific Bell d/b/a AT&T California (U1001C); AT&T Mobility Wireless Operations Holdings d/b/a AT&T Mobility (U3021C); And AT&T Corp. (U5002C) Defendants. DECISION DENYING RELIEF AND DISMIS  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 13 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. T-17841): * * * Approves at least $50,000,000 in Broadband Loan Loss Reserve Funding to be available to be awarded to Broadband Loan Loss Reserve applications, irrespective of cycles and tracks. I. SUMMARY This Resolution clarifies that at least $50 million in appropriated Broadband Loan Loss Reserve program funding will be available to be awarded to Broadband Loan Los  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: DENVER-- Cameron Ison has been honored as the 2024 Outstanding Junior Member, recognizing his dedication to the Red Angus breed and his significant contributions to the betterment of the national Junior Red Angus Association over the past year. Ison, the son of Rob Ison and Jenny Wallin, hails from Paducah, Kentucky, and has been involved with Red Angus for over a decade. His dedication  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- 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 Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the City of Follansbee, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Ranking M  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Caring Across Generations, an organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * More than 200 People Attended Sneak Peek of Jones' New Solo Show Followed by Panel With Leading Care Advocates * * * ATLANTA -- Tony Award(R)-winning visionary and comedian Sarah Jones performed her newest in-development show yesterday, for more than 200 people at The Loft at Center Stage. Presented i  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Chunghwa Telecom leverages its widest and fastest 5G mobile network to better assist customers with digital transformation and meet the demands of smart applications. * * * Frost & Sullivan recently researched the telecom and 5G industries in Taiwan and,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Registration is open for the 2024 Rural Renewal Symposium at Lake Murray Lodge Oct. 8-10, 2024 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Hosted by Oklahoma State University's Rural Renewal Initiative, the annual event raises awareness and promotes research to solve the challenges of today's rural communities. Students, faculty, community members, nonprofit organizations, corporations, government leaders and tribal leaders nati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- CropLife America issued the following news release: SAN DIEGO, CA - Industry advocacy, the forthcoming farm bill, trade, and the upcoming federal and state elections, were key topics at the 2024 CLA and RISE Joint Annual Meeting, held September 15 - 18 in San Diego, CA. The meeting provided an opportunity for CLA and RISE members to review 2024 initiatives and reflect on the opportunities ahead for the industry. A highlight of the Annual Meeting is the recognition of me  more

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 17 -- Curtin University issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Curtin University's TL Robertson Library has won the prestigious Social and Community Infrastructure Award at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA Awards for Excellence. The award follows the bold transformation of the iconic brutalist structure, originally built in 1972, into a vibrant study and community space. Curtin's Director of Properties, Facilities and Developmen  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * DATAMARK INSIDE empowers first responders to visualize buildings in 3D, pinpoint the floor levels of 911 callers, and improve situational awareness for more precise and efficient emergency response planning and management. * * * Frost & Sullivan research  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: Delaware Valley University (DelVal) recently received a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) to fund the preservation of two 16mm acetate films from the University's archives. The first film, dated 1953-1954, is titled, "The National Agricultural College" and provides a glimpse into the life at the National Agricultural College (NAC) in the years shortly after its accreditation as  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Investing in America Agenda is Lowering Energy Bills, Expanding Efficient Building Code Use, Making Buildings Safer in Extreme Weather, and Helping Tackle the Climate Crisis * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/?utm_source=invest.gov), the U.S. Department of Ener  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Investing in America Agenda is Lowering Energy Bills, Expanding Efficient Building Code Use, Making Buildings Safer in Extreme Weather, and Helping Tackle the Climate Crisis * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their p  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 17 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni has announced #1 International and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Genova as the speaker for the university's fall 2024 Presidential Speaker Series event. Dr. Genova will deliver a keynote speech, How We Remember and Why We Forget, exploring the intricacies of our ability to remember, why we forget and what we can all d  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: Duquesne University's Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law has received a $600,000 gift from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation to support the center's mission to research ethical issues confronting society in the intersected fields of science, technology and law. The center leverages the university's expertise and commitment to the study of ethics to promote par  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: The EBU has presented its member organization France Televisions with the "Excellence in Media Award" for their innovative and high-tech coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. France Televisions received the EBU award at the recent IBC exhibition and conference in Amsterdam. France Television's coverage made sophisticated use of key enabling technologies that allowed it to bring th  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Sept. 17 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: Students and educators from across Kansas will celebrate children's literature during the 72nd annual William Allen White Children's Book Awards on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Emporia State University. The events are free and open to the public. Authors McCall Hoyle and Alan Gratz will be guests of honor for the book awards during a day that culminates in receiving their awards. Hoyle wrote "Stella," selected by Kansas s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * This year's awardees from Colorado include Revvity and Breckenridge Grand Vacations. * * * DENVER - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 recognized two Colorado companies as winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. This year's winners- Revvity and Breckenridge Grand Vacations - have demonstrated leadership in innov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept, 16, 2024: Today, Sept. 16, as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $117 million for three separate funding opportunities to advance recycling infrastructure and boost food waste prevention education across the country. Two of the notices are for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants - one funding opportunity for Tri  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The Exploratorium issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Exploratorium to host its annual playdate and vital fundraiser on Sunday, October 6 * * * The Exploratorium is thrilled to invite families, friends, and science enthusiasts of all ages to its beloved Wonder Funday on Sunday, October 6th, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This annual fundraising event promises a day of hands-on science, discovery, and interactive activities, offering a   more

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 17 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * Indonesia's largest financial institution dramatically reduces fraud losses on its Livin' by Mandiri banking super app, safeguarding over 1.64 billion transactions Highlights: * Bank Mandiri is using FICO(R) Falcon(R) Fraud Manager and the FICO(R) Falcon(R) Intelligence Network to prevent fraudulent activities * The bank experienced an 80% decrease in card payment losses, 85% on Digita  more

ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2024: Portugal v Panama, IR Iran v Venezuela, Tajikistan v Morocco and Guatemala v France will go down on Matchday 3 of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. Fixtures Monday 16 September Portugal v Panama IR Iran v Venezuela Tajikistan v Morocco Guatemala v France * * * Portugal v Panama Group E Humo Arena, Tashkent Kick-off times: 07:30 in Panama   more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Business Technology Council is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Technology Innovation Award. The companies selected have introduced remarkable innovations that are advancing processes and improving efficiencies across the aftermarket industry. The winner will be an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5960): * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne Wagner, Members I. Statement of the Case Arbitrator Lawrence J. Spilker issued an award denying a Union grievance alleging the Agency failed to compensate an employee (the grievant) for overtime. The Union excepted to the award on essence, nonfact, and contrary to law grounds. For the reas  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 17 -- The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center issued the following news release: * * * Online atlas recognizes contributions of Hispanic and Latinx scientists * * * SEATTLE - Sept. 16, 2024 -To highlight and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latinx scientists, Fred Hutch Cancer Center has launched an Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/ Latinx Scientists. Led by Christina Termini, PhD, MM, the public, online resource of more than 380 Hispanic and Latinx s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Matt Van Epps as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective October 1. Van Epps will succeed Christi Branscom, who will step down on September 30 after nearly six years of service to Tennesseans. "Christi has faithfully served state agencies and her fellow Tennesseans since day one of the Lee a  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $42 million for "last-mile" high-speed internet projects in 23 Alabama counties. The latest Capital Projects Fund grants will cover 2,347 miles and provide broadband availability to more than 15,000 households, businesses and community anchor institutions in the state that currently do not have access to high-speed internet. "With these latest grants, Alabama take  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New park will support thousands of good-paying jobs in Colorado * * * ARVADA - Just months after being designated as a Quantum Tech Hub, Governor Polis joined Deputy Secretary Don Graves and the Department of Commerce to break ground on the new Quantum Tech Park in Arvada. The 70-acre site will be dedicated to elevating quantum technology and research in Colorado. The future site will help cr  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Luke Surber strolled into the Oklahoma State University wrestling lounge and slid into a gray booth as he wore a triumphant grin. Sitting at the table, teammate and friend Dustin Plott knew the result, but he asked anyway. "You got it?" Plott said. "You won?" Since their formative years at wrestling powerhouse Tuttle High School in Oklahoma, Surber and Plott have molded themselves into champions. At OSU, t  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 17 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Participants Include New York Times Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger, Cultural Commentator and Artist Ayishat Akanbi, Turkish-born American Philosopher Seyla Benhabib, Irish Journalist Fintan O'Toole, Arendtian Scholar Lyndsey Stonebridg * * * Hannah Arendt was suspicious of cosmopolitanism, world government, and the loss of the commonsense connections that are part of living with and amidst o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration is celebrating that Massachusetts has been awarded more than $40 million from the Biden-Harris administration to support the state's literacy efforts and continued work to improve standardized assessments over the next five years. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been awarded the Comprehensive Literacy State Development gran  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The City of Houghton was announced as the 2024 winner of the Michigan Municipal League's Community Excellence Award (CEA) on Friday, September 13, during the closing general session at this year's Convention on Mackinac Island. Houghton is a community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and located on the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Connecting Houghton project marks the second community from the U.P. that   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Millions of eligible adults may not be signing up for medical and nutrition support programs because they live in areas where friends and neighbors are detained due to their immigration status. According to a study published this month in Health Affairs from researchers at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health, people living in counties with the highest number of "detainer requests" -- for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Kaboom!, an organization that says it unites with communities to build kid-designed playspaces, issued the following news release: The President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition has selected KABOOM! to receive a 2024 President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award, which celebrates leaders who are building more vibrant and thriving communities through sports, physical activity, fitness, and nutrition-related programs. The award is gi  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: ORNL building technologies researchers Stephen Kowalski, left, and Mikael Salonvaara received the 2024 ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award during the annual summer conference. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Building equipment and envelope scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory were recognized for research excellence during the ASH  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00259): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kenergy Corp. For Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Apply For A Franchise From The City Of Whitesville ORDER On August 13, 2024, Kenergy Corp. (Kenergy) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to authorize it to bid on a franchise offered by the c  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSres)-- London Business School issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Investing paper co-authored with LSE's Dirk Jenter recognised with Outstanding Research Award * * * London Business School (LBS) Professor of Finance Alex Edmans and Executive Fellow of Finance Tom Gosling have won the 2024 PRI Outstanding Research Award for Best Paper. The researchers claimed the prize with co-author Dirk Jenter, Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics a  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) has opened applications for $3 million in research grants to address the impact of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) on agriculture. The funding is part of the state's ongoing effort to help farmers manage the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and   more

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: McNeese quarterback Clifton McDowell, Lamar defensive back Dejuan Lewis, and Lamar defensive lineman Christian Booker are the winners of the Jersey Mike's Southland Conference's football weekly awards for the third week of the season, as announced by the conference office Monday. Offensive Player of the Week: Clifton McDowell - QB - Sr. - Spring, Texas (Montana/Temple HS) Clifton McDowell was resp  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized four conservation officers, a natural resources pilot, and a Forestry Division staff person for their lifesaving efforts during the previous several months. Recognized were Natural Resources Pilot Grace Zeller, conservation officers Mike Cross, Tyler Lusignan, Curtis Simonson, and Brice Vollbrech  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Moody Foundation of Galveston has awarded the Division of Student Success at Texas State University a grant to support first-generation students by establishing a First-Generation Career Scholars Network at the school. The three-year, $600,000 award will expand TXST's ability to offer career exploration and readiness programming for first-generation students. First-Generation Career Scholars will have  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State University's Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center is announcing the recipients of a community-focused placemaking and revitalization program. The Small Town Revitalization program, supported by the Small Town Center, received 27 applications and was able to award funds to 11 communities to support projects ranging from master plans to pocket parks to street art to retail hubs and more. Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced that Deanna Barch is the recipient of the 2024 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health for her seminal contributions to advancing understanding of the developmental psychopathology and treatment of mental health disorders, in addition to her devoted mentorship of early career investigators. The award, which recognizes   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced that Michael Fiore is the recipient of the 2024 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care in recognition of his unwavering leadership in reducing the toll exacted by tobacco use. Fiore has transformed the way the U.S. medical community treats smoking by addressing tobacco dependence consistently and effectively as an intrinsic element of health  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: By Madelyn Geyer Charisse L'Pree encourages Newhouse students to broaden their understanding about the media and the world. L'Pree, an associate professor of communications, developed the Newhouse Home College Experience (NHHCE), an online media literacy program focused on inclusion and diversity taken during the Syracuse University First Year Seminar. Through individual   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Robin Hood, an organization that says it focuses on fighting poverty, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Robin Hood today announced nine organizations from three states and the District of Columbia have moved into the finalist stage of its AI Poverty Challenge, a national competition to advance effective, responsible, and equitable uses of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The nine finalists emerge from a pool of nearly 200 applicants across 2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: The NRF Foundation today announced the honorees of The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2025, a remarkable group of retail leaders who will be celebrated at the 10th annual NRF Foundation Honors in New York City in January. The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2025 honorees are: * PepsiCo Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Dr. Athina Kanioura * Costco Wareh  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Editor's note: This is the final installment of a feature series celebrating the 2024 Spears School of Business Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni. Previous profiles highlighted Vickie Carr, Eddy Ditzler, Ken Eastman, Carl Wiese , Bob Ault and Melinda Bell. From the rugged landscape of Wyoming to the lively Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Heerwagen IV never stayed in one place for lo  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Augusta, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2024) - Piedmont Augusta Hospital has been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. "Quality and safety are at the core and focus of everything we do at Piedmont Augusta, and the ISO 9001 certification affirms that," says Lily Henson, CEO of Piedmont's Augusta Hub. "This certification shows that we have established failsafe systems and processes to care for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Governor Wes Moore, the late Sheila Jackson-Lee, Dr. Carla Hayden and Jaime Harrison honored at gala ceremony that closes out the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference * * * The work of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) was honored Saturday night by President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris - noting that these bodi  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Psychophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers interrelationships between the physiological and psychological aspects of brain and behavior, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2024 edition (Vol. 61, Issue 10): EARLY CAREER AWARD PAPER * Integrating dynamic psychophysiological indices across time and contexts: Elucidating mechanisms, risk markers, and intervention targets ORIGINAL ARTICLE * The association between  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Buffalo District issued the following news release: LOCKPORT, N.Y. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has published the Record of Decision for the Former Guterl Specialty Steel Corporation Site. The 70-acre site, located in Lockport, New York, is being addressed under the authority of the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. The record of decision marks the completion of the final step in the federal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is honored to recognize Officer Specialist Kelsey Dalton of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Dominic Yacca, a bartender and former Marine, as FL-17 MVPs. Their remarkable actions in a rescue have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and selflessness, significantly impacting their community. On a Saturday evening, Officer Specialist Dal  more

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 17 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: Rockland Community College (RCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $51,557 grant from the Office of the SUNY Provost and the Innovative Instruction Research Council. This grant will support a year-long project titled "The Digital/Print Divide: Bridging the Gap to Promote Equitable Access to Digital OER Across the Disciplines." The project involves collaboration among eight RCC faculty  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Psychology and neuroscience experts are researching latent cause interference, alterations of which are thought to underlie a range of mental disorders * * * By Tongyue Zhang Researchers from Rutgers and Princeton universities will use a $16 million federal grant award to collaborate on several research projects aimed at better understanding a key brain process that may be disrupted in menta  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 17 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU associate professor Marissa Vasquez will lead the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education from 2025-2026. * * * By Michael Klitzing As a young Ed.D. student at San Diego State University, Marissa Vasquez received a piece of advice that proved transformative. Her mentor Professor J. Luke Wood -- now president of Sacramento State -- encouraged her to apply for a graduate fellows  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced legislation to reauthorizes and strengthen AmeriCorps programs, which provide vital national service opportunities to more than 200,000 Americans each year in thousands   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced the Department of Justice has finalized major federal investments coming to Arizona to support law enforcement. These investments were secured by Kelly and Sinema earlier this year as a part of the Fiscal Year 2024 bipartisan federal appropriations legislation to support law enforcement and public safety priorities and projects across Arizona. "As the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Oakland, CA Twenty-six environmental leaders from across the country are receiving national awards from the Sierra Club this year. The organization's top honor, the Sierra Club Changemaker of the Year Award, goes to Bruce Hamilton of Berkeley, California. A wildlife biologist by training, Hamilton became involved with the Sierra Club in the 1970s, first as a volunteer and then as a member of the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Following the Senators' request, $10,081,000 in federal grants awarded to support Arizona's local law enforcement Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced the Department of Justice has finalized major federal investments coming to Arizona to support law enforcement. These investments were secured by Sinema and Kelly earlier this year as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 bipartisan federal appro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will honor nine early career researchers whose work will be presented during Neuroscience 2024, SfN's annual meeting. "Early career researchers are often the ones who bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the field," said SfN President Marina Picciotto. "These awardees and their novel approaches to microscopy, machine learning, circuits and behavior will drive n  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The Society of Neuroscience (SfN) will honor leading researchers whose groundbreaking work has transformed neuroscience -- including the understanding of pain, addiction, stress, synaptic transport, vision, and sleep -- with this year's Outstanding Career and Research Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented during SfN's annual meeting. "The Society is honored to recognize this outstandin  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2024: ALLENDALE, Mich. - The opening round of the third annual Folds of Honor Challenge took place on Sunday at The Meadows at Grand Valley State University. This year's tournament has expanded to separate men's and women's fields to better reflect the Folds of Honor mission, with 57 percent of scholarship recipients being female. One of only four men who recorded under-par rounds on Su  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * * LFF Spotlight conversations with Working Title Films co-chairs Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner; Head of International Production and Development at Searchlight Pictures, Katie Goodson-Thomas; and BFI Chair, Jay Hunt * The Art of Sound with Oscar and BAFTA award-winning sound designer Johnnie Burn * Documentary filmmakers Cecile Embleton (Mother Vera) and Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter (Two Stra  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, issued the following news release: New research highlights the precarious status of one of Madagascar's most threatened amphibians, the harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii), revealing small population sizes and the possible extirpation of the species from several of its historic habitats. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted conservation action to prevent the species from slipping further tow  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: The state's Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $2,609,375 in grants from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for eight communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The RTP program provides federal funding to match local government investments for land acquisition for trails,  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Teach For America issued the following news release: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 16, 2024-- Education nonprofit and leadership development organization Teach For America (TFA) is proud to announce that Aneesh Sohoni (Twin Cities '09), CEO of One Million Degrees (OMD), has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Peter Jennings Award for Civic Leadership. Established in 2007, the Peter Jennings Award, named in honor of the late ABC News anchor and longtime supporte  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Telemundo and NBCUniversal Celebrate All That We Are * * * As Hispanic Heritage Month steps into the spotlight this week, Telemundo and NBCUniversal are marking the occasion with an invigorating new campaign, "Celebrating All That We Are" (Celebrando Todo Lo Que Somos), designed to illuminate the vibrant and diverse tapestry of the Hispanic community through a monthlong celebration of activations, s  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 16 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney proudly announces 60 Emmy(r) Awards across its content brands, studios and platforms, including ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic and The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Studios). Disney's FX received 36 awards,  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 15 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Disney proudly announces 60 Emmy(r) Awards across its content brands, studios and platforms, including ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic and The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Studios). Disney's FX received 36 awards,  more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 15 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: Shogun (FX / Hulu / FX Productions) 18 Wins OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Frederick E.O. Toye OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Hiroyuki Sanada OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Anna Sawai OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Nestor Carbonell OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Friday, 20 September, marks the first UN World Cleanup Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 8 December 2023. This observance, facilitated by UN-Habitat, aims to raise awareness of the role of cleanup efforts in sustainable development. It is also an opportunity to share practical and innovative solutions that can be adopted globally and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy issued the following news release: The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) will lead a coalition to help leading states adopt progressively stronger residential energy codes, culminating in new homes with zero greenhouse gas emissions and far lower utility bills. The Department of Energy today announced it selected ACEEE and a team of partners for an award of $3.6 million to work with states repres  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Six-part series brings experts, students, and the public together to explore critical issues shaping our democracy * * * By Abby Butler This fall, the University of California, Santa Cruz will host the 2024 U.S. Elections Forum Series: Power, Politics, and Our Democracy, a six-part event series designed to foster open dialogue and engage students and the public in critical con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's U.S. Mint issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in two categories of the 2024 International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) Excellence in Currency Awards program. The Mint received nominations in the Best Recirculation/Distribution Initiative or Innovation category for its Bill of Lading Automation System, and in the Bes  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: University of Arizona researchers have developed a new biological sensing method that can detect substances at the zeptomolar level - an astonishingly miniscule amount. This level of sensing, immediately useful for drug testing and other research, has the potential to make new drug discoveries possible. Eventually, the advance could lead to portable sensors that can detect environmental toxins or  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 15 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024 University of Birmingham experts are helping to design a new device to detect the elusive dark matter particles thought to make up most of the Universe. They will join counterparts from universities across the UK to develop initial plans and design components for the world's largest and most advanced dark matter detector. The team will work with the Science and Technology Facilities Counc  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Doctoral Researcher Floro Cubelo from the University of Eastern Finland was honored with the prestigious Queen Silvia Nursing Award at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on September 12, 2024. The award was presented by Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, in recognition of Cubelo's innovative idea in dementia care called the "Memory Passport." Cubelo's Memory Passport is an assessment tool d  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Jenna Lowe, Laboratory Sustainability Officer at the University of Liverpool, has been shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards' Outstanding Technician of the Year category. * * * Widely known as the 'Oscars of higher education', the awards attract hundreds of entries from across the UK and Ireland and exemplify the talent, drive and dedication of individuals and teams across all aspe  more

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * The University of Liverpool is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our alumni community at this year's Alumni Awards. * * * The Awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate the outstanding talent, dedication and ambition that University of Liverpool graduates bring to our community, academic fields and beyond. Among the winners is GP, TV doctor and author, Dr Amir Khan who graduated fr  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Monday, September 16, 2024)--Edtech leader Discovery Education is offering teachers and administrators a free guide to applying for government and private grants. Entitled Your Guide to K-12 Education Grants, this resource illuminates the wide variety of K-12 grants available to educators and provides practical advice on how to prepare successful gr  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: The University of Texas Medical Branch recently received a three-year award of $15.6 million per year from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at developing vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat high-priority viral pathogens. "The center will be instrumental in   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 16 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Bethann Garramon Merkle Bethann Garramon Merkle, a University of Wyoming assistant professor of practice, has been awarded a $1 million collaborative National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study ways to enhance graduate students' ability to communicate science effectively and ethically. Garramon Merkle's five-year grant is the first time that the NSF Division of Graduate Education has funded an In  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development today announced the Brownfields Revitalization Fund (BRF) - State Program is investing $1,594,500 to clean up two properties in Bennington and Northfield. Once completed, the projects are poised to bring 64 housing units online. "Brownfield remediation is not only good for the environment but is also an important tool t  more