ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Active Learning Initiative (ALI) is at the start of a new era. On June 1, Timothy Riley, professor of mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences, took the helm from longtime director Peter Lepage, the James S. Tisch Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Physics (A&S). Funded by Alex and Laura Hanson '87, deans of participating colleges, and the Office of the Provost, the ALI is also supported by the   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Albany Law School has been recognized as a leader in technology law, health law, and women's leadership in the latest issue of preLaw magazine. Technology Law The magazine rated Albany law an A- in technology law. Editors based the rankings on schools with a commitment to increasing focus on "the use of technology to enhance the delivery of legal services." This includes course offerings, clinical experience, and other  more

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 18 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Steven Tidrow and SK Sundaram, Inamori Professors of Materials Science and Engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, attended the 9th Kyocera Professor Meeting 2024 in Kagoshima, Japan, held Aug. 26 and 27. Tidrow and Sundaram each presented talks at the meeting: Tidrow's was titled "New Simple Material Model and E-field Dipole Engineering at the Nanoscale"; Sundaram's was "Glasses for Te  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste and Lucas Bravo star in the series directed by Jessica Palud The new series began shooting in Normandy, France on 4 September Filming continues in France until December Merteuil will stream globally on Max where the platform is available * * * Merteuil, a new French original series has just begun filming in Normandy, France. Star  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022 after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage and security footage fr  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste, who died on September 13, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. At approximately 5:21 p.m. on September 13, members of the NYPD's Brooklyn South Warrant Squad entered Mr. Jean-Baptiste's apart  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * McCormick is one of four commissioners to serve on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which plays a critical role guiding fair elections * * * People have a strong desire to belong that's often met through interpersonal relationships such as friendships and romantic partnerships, but there exists an equally strong human motivation to have a place in   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will present to The Downtown Rotary Club of Houston on Jan. 22 in Houston, TX. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of clients, nationwide, who have been harmed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals." His work is the   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * $550,000 grant from National Science Foundation will fund the research * * * By Chris Kocher Over the past decade, Binghamton University Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi has developed a series of bacteria-fueled biobatteries for use in remote locations such as oceans and forests, as well as the human digestive tract. Now he's ready for another challenge: Integrating those fuel cells into flexibl  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 18 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: * * * Aspire Leaderboard placements highlight Broadridge's strength in driving strategic communications experience and direction for customers globally * * * NEW YORK - Sept. 17, 2024 - Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader,   more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 18 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: This fall, Brooklyn Law School welcomes three visiting professors who will not only teach a range of classes including Torts, First Amendment Law, Corporate Governance and Technology, and Federal Courts, but also share their pioneering scholarship in areas such as government transparency, the participation of everyday individuals in corporate decisions and profits, and the institutional relationship between the U.S.   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Each of the six residential dining centers offers a dedicated gluten-free preparation area with utensils and appliances dedicated solely to gluten-free food and dining. Food safety is always top-of-mind for Ashley Leone, MA, RD, CDN, CNSC, assistant director of nutrition management and Campus Dining's registered dietitian. She trains staff and students in nutrition and food safety, assists with recipe creation, menu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY - September 16, 2024 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced a strategic investment into North Bridge ESG LLC ("North Bridge"), a leading provider of real estate finance solutions, and a commitment to provide up to $1 billion to facilitate the origination of commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) loans by North Bridge. This partnership leverages Carlyle's strategic growth, rea  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * 39 SUNY Campuses are Participating in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge 23 Grants, Made Possible from the Ibis Group, will Support Nonpartisan Voter Outreach on Campus Part of SUNY's Ongoing Commitment to Increase Civil Discourse, Civic Awareness, and Civic Participation Fact Sheet Outlining SUNY's Efforts to Increase Civic Engagement Available Here (https://www.suny  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On Saturday, Sept. 21, contractors will install and repair thermoplastic crosswalks at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and University Place. Work will begin between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and is expected to last approximately six hours. The work will begin on Euclid Avenue and then move to University Place. Both roads will remain open with single-lane closures. Flaggers will direct alternating traffic around the work ar  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: More inquiries, more events, more forms, more excitement the nonpartisan student group Cornell Votes is working overtime to register students to vote in the U.S. elections on Nov. 5. "Already, you can tell that students are much more interested in voting," said Camille Simmons '25, president of Cornell Votes and a student in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. "They're learning more, they'r  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following law alert: * * * Authors: Tobias Caspary (London | Brussels), Bernard (Barry) A. Nigro Jr. (Washington, DC / New York), Neda Moussavi (Brussels), Paschalis Lois (Brussels) * * * Summary In a much anticipated judgment, on September 3, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued its decision in Illumina/Grail[1] (the Illumina judgment), finally putting an end to the European Commission'  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Volunteers accept donations during the 2022 food drive. On Friday, Sept. 20, before the Orange football team takes on Stanford at 7:30 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome, the Office of Community Engagement and the Salvation Army will host a food drive to collect non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army's Emergency Pantry. Those planning to attend the game are asked to bring with them non-perishable foods to donat  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: There was a meta moment for Kristy Buzard, associate professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, that exemplifies the discrepancy in the mental and economic burdens that women carry compared to their men counterparts in the workforce as invisible labor and invisible tasks. Buzard and her longtime research partners--Laura Gee (associate professor of economics at Tufts University) a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: For a story on CNN, litigation & enforcement partner Brian Blais discussed the potential problems New York City Mayor Eric Adams could face in light of allegations of corruption and misconduct against him and those in the highest ranks of his administration. "If campaign finance related charges are brought, or FARA (foreign agent registration act) charges relating to acting as an agent of the Turkish gove  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. Syracuse University students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of Bernard Rostker G'66, G'70, and Louise Rostker G'68 through the Forever Orange Campaign. Managed by the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: President of Domestic Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures Group Jeffrey Goldstein '77 (right) with actor Margot Robbie and Warner Bros. President of International Distribution Andrew Cripps. Taken at CinemaCon 2023, the pink suits helped introduce a Las Vegas crowd to Barbie ahead of its blockbuster release. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty s) If you were told that a School of Education (SOE) alumnus began his po  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * To preserve over 112 years of its cinematic legacy, Universal launched its Restoration Project in 2012 in partnership with The Film Foundation. Together, they have restored more than 149 significant films, ensuring that these timeless classics continue to inspire audiences for generations to come. * * * For more than 112 years, Universal's film group has been behind some of the most iconic films in   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Labor posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 * * *  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Studying abroad is a unique academic experience that isn't just limited to undergraduates. Syracuse Abroad offers a wide range of short-term and longer-length programs that often can be worked into even the most high-intensity graduate school schedule. Nomar Diaz G'25 combined a months-long internship as a systems analyst for ML Systems Integrator Pte Ltd. in Singapore with Syracuse Abroad's 18-day Euro Tech program  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Season Two Of The Hit Max Original Animated Prequel Series Debuts October 3 * * * GREMLINS: THE WILD BATCH teased a new round of havoc-wreaking Mogwai headed to San Francisco and the American West in the official trailer and key art released today. The Max original animated prequel series will premiere part one of the two-part second season on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Guardian US has today welcomed its first Scott Trust fellows - Briana Ellis-Gibbs and Marina Dunbar - who will be based out of its New York City newsroom for nine months. The paid fellowship, in partnership with the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, invited alumni of the Newmark J-School to apply for hands-on training and the opportunity to  more

ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 18 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: Amidst the evolving landscape of higher education, Hartwick College is stepping up with a decisive new strategy focused on student well-being and affordability. Launching in Fall 2024, Hartwick will proudly claim its new identity as "The Life Balance College," reinforcing its commitment to a holistic, student-centered education. This new positioning is paired with an innovative tuition transparency initiative, e  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Catering to an aging population in the U.S., Cornell food scientists have devised a nutritious snack made from milk proteins envisioned for people who have trouble swallowing and lactose intolerance. These protein puffs dissolve in your mouth nearly instantly. "It's a snack, it's a supplemental food, it's a protein-rich source and it can be a great source of fiber," said Jessica Uhrin, a doctoral student in food scien  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the 1880s, France established a government service dedicated to the restoration of the country's mountainous terrain, and each regional office was provided with a traveling camera. Carried in a wooden backpack, the state-of-the-art equipment yielded an incredible archive of photographs, demonstrating the way art and administration influenced each other in France, said art historian Kelly Presutti, especially given t  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury is welcoming back Jeff Kiburtz, a litigator with more than 20 years of experience representing commercial policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters, as a partner in Los Angeles. He rejoins Pillsbury's nationally ranked Insurance Recovery & Advisory practice from Covington & Burling LLP. "Our Insurance Recovery & Advisory team is the gold standard among policyholder-only insurance practices," sai  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Long-term data from a landmark international trial show about half of patients with metastatic melanoma treated with a combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors survive cancer-free for 10 years or more, according to a new report from Weill Cornell Medicine and Dana-Farber Cancer Center investigators and their colleagues. The 10-year follow-up study, published Sept. 15 in the New England Journal of Medicine, will brin  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Joel Capellan, who died on October 16, 2022 after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage and security camera foot  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on extension request (Case No. 22-E-0236) on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * To: Paul A. Colbert, Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, pcolbert@cenhud.com Re: Proceeding to Establish Alternatives to Traditional DemandBased Rate Structures for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging. Dear Paul Colbert: I received yo  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on extension request (Case No. 18-E-0130) on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * To: Sarah E. Simpson, Senior Counsel II, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, Sarah.Simpson@nyserda.ny.gov Re: In the Matter of Energy Storage Deployment Program. Dear Sarah Simpson: I received your September 13, 2024 letter on behalf of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSE  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: * * * The latest Newhouse Impact research and creative activity roundup also covers more about the role women play in broadcasting and media of both men's and women's sports. * * * "Strategic Social Media as Activism," a book co-edited by Newhouse Senior Associate Dean Regina Luttrell, has been named winner of the Outstanding Book Award by a National Communicatio  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Renovation included a new accessible entrance for the multi-purpose-play-area and improved tennis and basketball courts for the Upper East Side park. * * * NYC Parks Manhattan Borough Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, Council Member Julie Menin, a representative for Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Community Board 8M members cut a ribbon today to celebrate a  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU has announced the appointment of Lindsey Claire Smith--a professor of English at Oklahoma State University--as the inaugural program director of NYU Tulsa. She will be responsible for establishing NYU Tulsa's physical presence and academic community, overseeing day-to-day operations, and cultivating relationships throughout the city and state. She will also work closely with George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF),   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Oprah Winfrey and Oprah Daily today launched The Oprah Insider Community, a new social app and digital experience designed to be a space where Oprah Insiders can learn, grow and engage with Oprah Winfrey herself, Editorial Director Pilar Guzman, Editor at Large Gayle King, Creative Director Adam Glassman and fellow members of the community. Oprah kicked off the launch with her weekly Insider-  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP advised SPACs SilverBox Corp IV and Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. in connection with their initial public offerings. SilverBox Corp IV consummated its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units. The units are listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "SBXD.U." Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant o  more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 17 -- Colgate University issued the following news: If there are places on Earth that resemble the conditions of Mars, Joe Levy wants to know. Levy, an associate professor in Colgate's Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences, has spent years studying such locations as part of his work to determine where on Mars water and ice might be present. Now, Levy's research has caught the attention of NASA. Levy and two of his students Riley Taylor '26 and Flannery   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Hire Extends QGenda's Clinical Expertise to Deliver Workforce Management Solutions for the Entire Care Team * * * ATLANTA, September 17, 2024 -- QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions, today announced the appointment of Courtney Green, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as the company's first Vice President of Nurse and Staff Solutions. Green will provide strategic vision and pra  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cultural values and traditions differ across the globe, but large language models (LLMs), used in text-generating programs such as ChatGPT, have a tendency to reflect values from English-speaking and Protestant European countries. A Cornell-led research team believes there is an easy way to solve that problem. The researchers tested five versions of ChatGPT and found that what they call "cultural prompting" asking the   more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: The University at Buffalo will receive a $475,000 federal grant to purchase equipment that supports wind tunnel research into hurricanes, thunderstorm downbursts and other extreme weather events. The funding, announced today at Ketter Hall by Rep. Tim Kennedy, comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It will further solidify  more

ROCKLAND, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: * * * Gain Marketable Skills, Navigate Digital Transformation, and Advance Your Career in the Evolving Distance Economy * * * Rockland Community College is offering four microcredentialing initiatives to help students distinguish themselves in a competitive marketplace. Microcredentials fully leverage workforce capabilities with highly marketable skills by gaining specific knowledge in emerging fiel  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Andrea Spofford Austin Peay State University's Department of Theatre & Dance, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is welcoming New York-based SITI Company members to campus for a free workshop on Sept. 27 and a public performance of an original theatrical production running from Oct. 3-6. SITI Company members Will Bond, Ellen Lauren, and Darron West will host a mastercl  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - September 17, 2024 - St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that Harry Voulgarakis, Ph.D., BCBA-D, assistant professor of child study, has been recognized with two prestigious honors by the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) for exceptional service, mentorship and leadership in the field of psychology. Dr. Voulgarak  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Ponce Bank Branch to Receive $35 Million Deposit as Part of State Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Historically Underserved Communities * * * New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Community District 9 as a Banking Development  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments * * * The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Cr  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on Sept. 16, 2024, by Chancellor John B. King: * * * "This month, SUNY is proud to observe Hispanic Heritage Month alongside our faculty, staff, and the approximately 58,000 Hispanic and Latino students currently working towards a bright future across our 64 campuses. At SUNY, we proudly call Hispanic leaders in fields such as healthcare, the arts, science, education, and public service our alumni. "  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: New and returning Cornellians gathered on Sept. 14 for Welcome Students Weekend, an event bringing students from Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) together to explore downtown Ithaca. The event featured live performances from student groups at Ithaca College and Cornell, including the Big Red Marching Band, Cornell Lion Dance, Cornell Yamatai and the Cornell Middle Eastern Music Ense  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: More than a decade ago, physicians around the world began reporting cases due to a new hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, which could infect and severely sicken otherwise healthy people. Thomas A. Russo, MD, at the University at Buffalo and the VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS), was one of them. In 2011, he treated his first case in Buffa  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * 22 SUNY Campuses Receive Up to $6,000 Each to Provide Appropriate Interfaith Prayer, Reflection, and Meditation Spaces, and Create Interfaith Councils Comprised of Students, Faculty, and Staff Summary of Campus Expansions is Available Here (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/diversity/Supporting-Inclusive-Campus-Climate.pdf) * * * State University of New York Chancel  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Sophie Coker UAlbany faculty and students have brought a chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) back to campus, with the hopes of providing students with networking and career opportunities needed to succeed in marketing careers. The return of the AMA, a professional organization that offers undergraduate students opportunities to attend conferences and workshops, was  more

FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 50 years of excellence in childcare and learning * * * The Campus and Community Children's Center (CCCC) was established in 1974 at the State University of New York at Fredonia to provide quality, developmentally appropriate care and education to the children of students, working families and community members. An academic year of celebratory events will begin on Thu  more

FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: The SUNYAC picked Fredonia's Katie Sellers and New Paltz's Maddie Franklin as the SUNYAC Women's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Athletes of the Week respectively. Sellers scored three goals in a 4-1 win at Keuka in her only game of the week. It was Sellers' second-career hattrick. The win improved the Devils to a 4-1 record. Franklin has allowed only one goal all season for the Hawks an  more

FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: The SUNYAC selects Brian Taylor from Fredonia as the Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week and Nolan Sullivan from Canton as the Defensive Athlete of the Week. Taylor had a big game in a three-goal effort in a win over Hilbert College. He added the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over St. Vincent. He now is tied for the lead in the SUNYAC with six goals this season. Sullivan combine  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Mayor of Phoenix Kate Gallego, CEO of GE Vernova Scott Strazik and more. * * * Journal House, The Wall Street Journal's home away from home during the most notable gatherings around the world, makes its anticipated debut in New York on September 23-25, 2024, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly's Climate Week. Since its inc  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 18 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: Roberts Wesleyan University is thrilled to announce today that it has received a gift of $5 million from Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano. Golisano previously gave gifts to Roberts Wesleyan of $7.5 million for its Golisano Community Engagement Center and $5 million for its Golisano Library. With this gift, he has given over $17.5 million to Roberts Wesleyan University. "We are   more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Daveed Diggs, an actor, writer, producer, author and musician who won Tony and Grammy awards for his portrayal of the dual roles of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in "Hamilton," will visit campus Sept. 25 for a talk as the 2024 Heermans-McCalmon Distinguished Guest Artist. Moderated by Samantha N. Sheppard, chair and professor of performing and media arts in the College of Arts and Sciences, the event is set  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Bethany Bump A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions. The analysis, titled "Mobile multitasking in learning: A meta-analysis of effects of mobile phone distraction on young adults' i  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Amy Geduldig UAlbany has been awarded a $4 million Postsecondary Student Success Program (PSSP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase retention, persistence and graduation rates for its students. The grant will be used to launch UAlbany FACTS (Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success) -- a program run by the Office of Academic Innovation & Student Succe  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Officials gathered Tuesday morning at the University at Buffalo to break ground on Russell L. Agrusa Hall, a new student-focused engineering building on North Campus. The building honors Agrusa, a UB alumnus and retired software executive who last year committed $40 million to UB. It will accommodate the continued growth of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, w  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From left to right: Rabbi Ethan Bair, Adam Baltaxe and Imam Amir Duric In August 2024, Imam Amir Duric and Rabbi Ethan of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University were invited to participate in the Interfaith America Leadership Summit in Chicago. Representing Syracuse University's Jewish and Muslim communities, they were accompanied by Adam Baltaxe '25 and Avva Boroujerdi '25, student representatives from each tradit  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: White & Case has advised Atlas Renewable Energy, a leading international renewable power company, on the development and financing of its first project in Colombia. The project, known as "Shangri La," is located in the Department of Tolima in Colombia and will generate approximately 403.7 GWh of electric power per year. The project entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with a leading power generati  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised JetBlue Airways Corporation and JetBlue Loyalty, LP on their issuance of US$2 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.875% senior secured notes due 2031 and the simultaneous closing of a US$765 million senior secured term loan. Both the notes and term loan are secured by the loyalty assets of JetBlue Airways Corporation. The White & Case team was led by Capital Mark  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has once again been listed among the best MBA programs in the U.S. for 2024-25 by Bloomberg Businessweek. The Whitman School checked in at No. 63 nationally in this year's rankings. "We are pleased to once again be listed as among the best MBA programs in the country. Those who have been following Whitman's upward trajectory over the past few years can see that we are on th  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the program supports women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Shikha Nangia Nangia is professor and interim chair of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Artuso is a disting  more