DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Zenaida Kotala Gonzalez CU Denver's Office of Research awarded two Grand Challenge grants to help research teams explore barriers and opportunities for students pursuing engineering degrees and how the university can better prepare the future workforce for the outdoors industry. Engineering for All About 23% of the College of Engineering and Computer Science's learners are Hispanic, which is twice  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties issued the following news: The Community Foundation today announced the kickoff of its 2025 competitive "Community Impact" grantmaking cycle. Applications open for nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties on November 1, 2024 and close on December 20, 2024. Award recipients will be announced in late spring of 2025. Nonprofits can apply for year-round or summer grants that support p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: NATIONAL Harbor, Md. Sept. 17, 2024 The Air & Space Forces Association awarded the "H.H. Arnold Award" to Gen. David "DT" Thompson at the 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference for his outstanding contribution to national defense by a military member. Named after Air Force legend Gen. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, the award was presented by Secretary of the Air Force Frank   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Dave Machuga NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 16, 2024 The Air & Space Forces Association presented the VICTUS NOX team led by Millenium Space Systems, Firefly Aerospace, and Space Systems Command with the John R. Alison Award at the 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference in recognition for the most outstanding contribution by industrial leadership to national defense.  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Litigation Partners Joshua Mandell and Ellen Robbins have been selected as recipients of the Los Angeles Business Journal's prestigious Leaders of Influence: Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The publication recognizes the community contributions of Los Angeles' civic and business leaders by highlighting their work and commitment to the local community. A distinguished litigator with a track record of significant vi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Washington, D.C., September 17, 2024 -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7218 / S. 3775), legislation championed by the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM). The BOLD Reauthorization Act, which will reauthorize the soon-to-expire Building Our Largest Deme  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Supported by BNY1, First-Place Awardees will Receive an Unforgettable Behind-the-Scenes Field Trip Experience at Iconic Historical and Cultural Sites Across the U.S., like the National Air and Space Museum, Mount Rushmore, or Yellowstone National Park Submissions Will Be Accepted Until April 16, 2025; Discovery Education Develops New Res  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * Key Points AFIA's LFS, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from Sept. 10-12, attracted over 150 attendees and featured discussions on technology, methane mitigation, human resources and legislative updates. Leanna Nail received the Liquid Feed Hall of Fame award, and the LFS raised $22,000 for the Kenny Berg Liquid Feed Research and Education Fund. The 2025 LFS will be held Sept. 9-11   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: The Regenerative Engineering Society (RE Society) -- a technical entity of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) -- has chosen Robert S. Langer, the David H. Koch Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as recipient of its Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Society Founder's Award for 2024. First presented in 2023, the award was created in   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: ProPublica announced Monday that reporter Amy Yurkanin is joining the newsroom's unit in the South. Yurkanin comes to the organization from Al.com, where she worked for almost 10 years, having covered health care, women's issues and criminal justice. In 2015, Yurkanin and former ProPublica reporter Nina Martin won the October Sidney Aw  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Thinner than a human hair, the device amplifies and converts near infrared light into visible light with the potential for low power consumption and long battery life Raju Lampande, postdoctoral researcher in Giebink's lab, positions an OLED that leverages positive feedback to amplify the conversion of near infrared light into visible light in front of a microscope imaging system. credit: Marcin Szczepanski,  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: It's the building Jimmy Ferguson dreamed of when he was on staff at Arkansas Tech University. Thirty years later, he, his wife Cindi and their family are helping make it possible. The new student union and recreation center at Arkansas Tech University will be known as the Ferguson Student Union as a result of the Ferguson family's lead gift in support of the facility. "What we hope, and what we know is go  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * Two members have been announced as finalists, as well as the Centre itself * Professor Vladlena Benson and Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy are up for the Innovator Award and Academic Award respectively * The Awards will take place on Friday 4 October at Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. * * * Aston Centre for Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the Midlands Women in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The American Astronomical Society issued the following news release: The collaboration of scientists and engineers supporting the Astropy Project will receive the 2025 Lancelot M. Berkeley-New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy. Bestowed annually since 2011 by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and supported by a grant from The New York Community Trust, the Berkeley prize includes a monetary award and an invitation to give the closing plena  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize four new individuals during the 25th annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame ceremony Monday, Nov. 11 at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. The event will honor the late Dr. Brian Davis, Bobby Donlan, Donata Russell Ross and Mark Vaughan. "Our new inductees have had a remarkable impact on not only our visitors, but al  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Dr. Dom Caristi, professor emeritus of media at Ball State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award in Media and Journalism to teach in Slovenia during the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Caristi will share his expertise with students during the Spring semester in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, one of Slovenia's oldest and largest higher education ins  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Funding will expand the number of nurses and primary care physicians, promote behavioral health integration into pediatric care, and support behavioral health needs of children in families impacted by the opioid crisis Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $100 million in award  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Oklahoma associate professor Sarah Hines has received a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for research into Indigenous ecological knowledge in the Bolivian highlands. "I plan to examine the environmental and social histories of the Aymara communities of the highlands and Andes Mountains outside of the city of La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, from the end of the Little  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Mariam Aydah Joins CAIR-MA to Defend Civil Rights as Calls for Help Grow * * * The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) is proud to announce the hiring of Mariam Aydah filling the role of Civil Rights Attorney (license pending.) This critical addition to the CAIR-MA legal team comes in response to a year of record-breaking Islamo  more

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * William Trevilla Receives Jeffrey Griffith Scholarship for Dedication to Field of History * * * William Trevilla always knew he wanted to be a historian. But his love for history took on a new meaning in 2009 when a near monthlong coma erased most of his memories. During his recovery, the Cal State Fullerton alum relied on photos, letters, journals and social medi  more

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Sets Sights on Pursuing Doctorate to Become a Research Scientist * * * First-generation Cal State Fullerton student Vyanka Mezcord is committed to addressing cancer health disparities. Mezcord grew up in Costa Rica, shaped by the philosophy known as "pura vida." The "pure life" philosophy emphasizes maintaining a positive outlook, resilience and making the most o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Campaign Legal Center issued the following agency statement on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Today, Campaign Legal Center launched the first episode of Season 4 of the award-winning podcast, Democracy Decoded. In this season, we're taking a deep dive into our electoral system, exploring the checks and balances that make the process safe, secure and accurate. Listen and Subscribe Here (https://link.chtbl.com/democracydecoded?sid=press.release) Host Simone Leeper will inve  more

COMMERCE CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The Red Angus Association of America issued the following news release: DENVER--Campbell Red Angus was recognized as the 2024 Pioneer Breeder of the Year by the Red Angus Association of America during the 71st National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Campbell Red Angus is operated by Robert and Kara Campbell along with their son Robby Campbell and his wife Sara, of McIntosh, South Dakota. The RAAA Pioneer Breeder of the Year award honors longtime  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Carroll College (Mont.) as its inaugural School of Character Award winner. "Carroll's strategic vision and dedication to developing both accomplished student-athletes and civically engaged individuals distinguish them among the best in the association," said NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr. "We are incre  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Catawba College issued the following news: Throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, Catawba College students and their faculty mentors in the Natural Sciences had 43 oral and poster presentations by 34 undergraduate researchers, highlighted within five off-campus conferences, mentored by 11 professors within the Natural Sciences. * Students and their faculty mentors in the Natural Sciences attended several scientific conferences, locally, regional  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: The annual University faculty lunch on Sept. 17 highlighted major grants, partnerships, and top faculty achievements. University President Peter Kilpatrick praised faculty for their role in inspiring students and providing leadership during challenging times. Key highlights: * Rao honored with new University award: University Biology Professor Venigalla Rao received the inaugural Newton-Bennett Award for Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news: By Elaine K. Howley, Special to AAMCNews and Krystle McCloney, Lead Specialist, Office of the President These distinguished academicians have had an outsize impact on medical education, medical research, and patient care. A cardiologist whose research informed the use of low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk of death in patients who have suffered heart attacks and strokes. A founding dean and preside  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: The Civil Air Patrol Foundation has added four new trustees -- leaders in education, aviation, and the defense industry, including a former CAP national commander/CEO and a member of the organization's governing body, the Board of Governors. The foundation's chairman, Col. Rajesh Kothari, welcomed Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, Sharon DeVivo, Dan Drohan, and Tripp Adams to the board, which convene  more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Clark State College issued the following news: Erica Kelly, a Clark State student in the diagnostic medical sonography program, has been awarded the 2024 Excellence in Sonography Student Award from BB Imaging for her academic achievement, demonstrating a passion for sonography, elevating the industry through her skills and inspiring others. "This award recognizes Erica for the outstanding emerging professional that she is," said Megan Platfoot, Clark State's DMS   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: PROVIDENCE: Clean Water Action announced today that they will be honoring retiring Rhode Island AFL-CIO President, George Nee, at their annual Electoberfest on October 1st. Additionally, Clean Water Action will be naming their annual award for youth leaders in his honor. "We are so excited to honor labor leader, George Nee, at Electoberfest. He has been a force for environmental, worker, and social   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- ecoAmerica, a nonprofit moving society toward climate solutions by inspiring and empowering trusted national health, faith and civic institutions, issued the following news: A nationally recognized group of climate leaders have joined the 2025 American Climate Leadership Awards selection committee. They are authors, climate activists, storytellers, and climate experts. Since 2019, ecoAmerica's American Climate Leadership Awards (ACLA) has celebrated over 150 local and n  more

LEICESTER, England, Sept. 18 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: Praised for its commitment to championing gender equality, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has successfully renewed its Bronze institutional Athena SWAN award. The prestigious award, given by Advance HE, recognises DMU's work to advance gender equality after going through a rigorous process to assess its staff lifecycle across the institution, looking at representation, progression, career journey and the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12421) on Sept. 16, 2024, by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler. Here are excerpts: * * * Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023: Background and Current Status Maternal mortality is considered a sentinel health event--one that can signal the overall health status and the broader quality or effectiveness of a nation's health system. Despite global progress over   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10558) on Sept. 16, 2024, by section research manager Jonathan M. Gaffney: * * * Judicial Review Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Federal agencies administer a wide range of areas by adopting rules, adjudicating disputes and claims, and providing guidance on matters within their purview. Given the potential impact of these agency actions on individual rights, the Supre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) applauded the Senate confirmation of U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and made the following statement: "I have not known of an individual for judicial appointment that has had more superlatives brought to my attention from both Democrats and Republicans. He was president of his high school class. He was a Jefferso  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee which oversees all federal funding, announced that the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), a water supply agency, will receive $87, 973 in grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the transition to ammonia-based controls, which is more cost-effective and efficient in reducing h  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The CRE Finance Council, an association for the commercial real estate finance industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * CREFC and NYU scholarship program celebrates the next generation of CRE professionals * * * The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) and the Schack Institute of Real Estate at The NYU School of Professional Studies today announced their 2024-2025 CREFC Scholars. This year's CREFC Scholars recipients are Camila Avila, an incoming grad  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: When it comes to diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), gene editing--a process that alters the biological properties of cells--can be fundamental in driving treatment. But as promising as it is in lab settings, effectively reaching patients' lung cells with such treatments has been challenging. The hurdle is so pervasive in therapeutic gene editing, it's been dubbed "th  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Dayton Foundation issued the following news release: The Dayton Foundation announced today that it has received a $13.9 million gift from the combined estates of longtime fund holders Robert C. Appenzeller and his wife, Phyllis J. (Joann) Appenzeller, for the R. C. Appenzeller Family Foundation. The gift represents the second-largest planned gift in the Foundation's 103-year history and cements a treasured family's legacy in Greater Dayton. Said Michael M. Parks,   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The Texas Department of Information Resources issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today announces the retirement of State Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Nancy Rainosek. Deputy CISO and the State Cybersecurity Coordinator Tony Sauerhoff has been named as Rainosek's replacement. Rainosek--who joined DIR in 2013 and became CISO in 2017--has been instrumental in developing the state's cybersecurity p  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Charlotte, NC (Tuesday, September 17, 2024) -- Discovery Education has been honored with multiple Readers' Choice Awards from SmartBrief. The Readers' Choice Awards 2024 celebrates the companies and products making a lasting impact on the education industry. This year, three of Discovery Education services were honored by the SmartBrief Readers' Choice Awards:   more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 18 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Awarded at Global Sustainability & ESG Awards, Hosted by Sustainability LIVE * * * DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that FilmTec(TM) Nanofiltration (NF) membrane portfolio has been named the 2024 Sustainable Technology of the Year at the Global Sustainability & ESG Awards. Hosted by Sustainability LIVE, the award celebrates technologies that enable more sustainable commerce and the development  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: As continental landmasses rose above sea level to meet wind and rain effects around 3 billion years ago, they underwent a series of geologic processes that helped them stabilize and endure until now, according to an NSF-supported study published in Nature. The continental crust is unique among terrestrial planets and makes Earth habitable. About half of all continental crust consists of cratons  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. The Department of the Air Force awarded a Services Category 1 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for Enterprise Information Technology as a Service Base Infrastructure Modernization August 16. The U.S. Air Force awarded the BIM IDIQ to 23 companies with a $12.5 billion ceiling, as the result of a competitive acquisition. EITaaS is an   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release: ELFA is set to honor an outstanding industry leader at its Annual Convention this October. Donna Yanuzzi, Executive Vice President and Head of Equipment Finance at 1st Equipment Finance, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. Yanuzzi's leadership, advocacy and mentorship have made a remarkable impact on both the association and the equipment   more

ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Elon University issued the following news release: The former adviser to four American presidents concluded his tenure this fall as chair of the Elon Law Board of Advisors with an evening banquet that celebrated his many contributions to Elon University over the past quarter century. David Gergen's many roles throughout an accomplished career at the highest levels of American government include: * Adviser to four presidents (Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton)   more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force awarded a Services Category 1 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for Enterprise Information Technology as a Service Base Infrastructure Modernization August 16. The U.S. Air Force awarded the BIM IDIQ to 23 companies with a $12.5 billion ceiling, as the result of a competitive acquisition. EITaaS is an Air and Space Force initiative lev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, SC (September 16, 2024) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle joined U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a press event to recognize an $8.7M grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution. Through the grant, the Central Midlands COG will create a Smart S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: SCE of Cherokee County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "SCE's leading role in handling sewage and water issues for commercial and residential sites has cemented its reputation  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Quality CDMO, Inc.: * * * To: Anin Shakiba, President, Quality CDMO, Inc., 5000 South Freeway, Suite 106, Fort Worth, TX 76115, United States, a.shakiba@qcdmo.com Dear Mr. Shakiba: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspected your drug manufacturing facility, Quality CDMO, Inc. FEI 3017569510, at 5000 South Freeway, Suite 106, Fort Worth, TX, from Ju  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Recipients of the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program are each awarded $550,000 a year for five years to help them answer complex questions. * * * Four researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have been named recipients of Early Career Research Program awards from the  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

FRESNO, California, Sept. 18 -- California State University's Fresno Campus issued the following news release: The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognized Fresno State for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Fresno State received the Bronze Seal, reflecting its commitment to ensuring nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge em  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- 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. 17, 2024: * * * Keysight delivers scalable, high-performance, and highly flexible network visibility solutions for efficient network monitoring, threat detection, analysis and response * * * Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the network visibility market and recognized  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is awarding more than $31 million in nine percent housing tax credits to build or preserve 27 affordable housing developments across the state. The competitive process has resulted in awards to fund 21 new construction properties and six rehabilitation projects. Seventeen of the properties will provide workforce housing for families and ten will  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Emory University's School of Law issued the following news release: Emory Law Associate Professor George S. Georgiev is among six experts from academia and finance recently selected to serve on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee. The committee was established under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act to advise the SEC on regulatory priorities, regulating securities products, trading strategies, fee structures, effective disclosure, and i  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Arizona Commerce Authority awarded Department of Treasury Grant to provide critical support to small businesses * * * Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced Arizona will receive a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury as part of their State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Pr  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

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: A $4 million gift from alumnus Howard E. Winklevoss '65 will support Grove City College's overall mission and the School of Business, which will be named in his honor this fall. Winkelvoss' donation is the first Bitcoin gift the College has received. The unrestricted gift will fund innovative business programs and ensure that Grove City College continues to provide an exceptional education to future  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

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Hainan Sheng, assistant professor in the Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplin College of Business, has been awarded the 2024 Manuscript Prize for Real Estate Investment Trusts by the American Real Estate Society. "I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition," said Sheng, a co-writer for the paper titled "REIT Option Volume, Retail Investors, and Return Predictability." "This accolade not only vali  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Hall Center for the Humanities' Speaker Series features thought leaders and award-winning authors who share insights that shape understanding of the world along with the joys and challenges of the human experience. "If you're a curious or creative soul, these are talks you can count on to spark your imagination and inspire intellectual growth," said Giselle Anatol, Hall Center director. "We invite everyone to  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Global hospitality company strengthens its footprint in the country with two new Hilton Garden Inn properties opening in Bangkok and Rayong * * * BANGKOK, Thailand -- Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the openings of Hilton Garden Inn Rayong and Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside, solidifying Hilton's commitment to expand its focused service portfolio in Thailand. The n  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Since its launch in 2011, Home2 Suites by Hilton continues to cement its position as a pioneer in the industry with remarkable growth worldwide and strategic innovation * * * As Home2 Suites by Hilton celebrates its 700th hotel milestone, and more than 750 properties in development, the brand looks toward a bright future and is continuing to evolve and redefine the standards of hospitality. The brand's th  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Hope College issued the following news: Hope College continues to hold a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The college has also been recognized for being among the top colleges and universities in the nation for research related to sustainability. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainab  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Linda Sobeski, PharmD, has been named the inaugural associate dean for the UNMC College of Pharmacy's regional pharmacy school at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The first pharmacy class at Kearney - projected to be 12-16 in number - is set to enroll August 2025 and graduate May 2029. Dr. Sobeski, a UNMC alumna who has been with the UNMC College of Pharmacy since 2005, is a   more

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- Medical Alley posted the following news release: Eden Prairie, MN September 16, 2024 inFormed Consent, a leading digital platform for video-based patient consent, has been awarded the prestigious Best Technology in Spine Award for 2024/2025 at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) meeting. "The award recognizes the unheralded inventors, engineers and others who chase the dream of advancing spine surgery" according to the n  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- 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: * * * Intel 471's CTI platform empowers organizations to navigate complex threats, improve visibility across digital assets, and proactively secure their environments against evolving cyber risks. * * * Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) ind  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 17 (TNSred) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A University of Kansas doctoral candidate in history has received the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award to spend a year conducting research in Tanzania. Alicia Houser has been granted $24,400 from the U.S. Department of Education to travel to Africa to study how Tanzanian women in small urban areas have restructured their lives and landscapes since colonization. Each  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Kutztown University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Kutztown University received the Silver Seal reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challe  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 18 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: La Trobe University and India's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a Bio Innovation Corridor to support the development of research and innovation. The Bio Innovation Corridor between India and Victoria will open access and provide landing pad opportunities to entrepreneurs, startups and researchers from both countries. The LOI will  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: Fort Belvoir, Va. - On Aug. 28, 2024, Laura Michaels, Corporate Audit Manager in the Central Region, was awarded the Contributions to Workforce Development award. She earned recognition for her work identifying gaps in the agency and for her innovative approach to better the agency. Ms. Michaels noticed significant gaps in DCAA's remote workplace after the global pandemic; she obs  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 17, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC faculty should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the chemical sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. Overview The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 17, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2025 Nashville Predators Foundation Helper Grants. Overview The foundation is offering funding to support projects/programs serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area. Projects must specifically benefit youth a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due October 10, 2024 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, combined) can nominate up to two assistant professors for the 2025 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Overview The awards provide seed money for research intended to enrich the re  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 18 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: With its rich heritage and historic architecture, beautiful setting along the Ohio River and proximity to several large metropolitan areas, most Hoosiers are familiar with Madison. But there's much more at play. Madison is enjoying an ongoing housing and business sector expansion, a revitalized downtown and a growing list of events that keep the city bustling year-round. In recognition, the In  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Middlesex Community College issued the following news release: On Tuesday, August 13, Middlesex Community College's biotechnology program received a Pathmaker Validation from the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC). Representatives from MLSC joined Middlesex President Phil Sisson, Provost Arlene Rodriguez, and biotechnology faculty to visit the lab and award a plaque of recognition for the success and effectiveness of MCC's program. "We are thrilled to receive t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: By Kyle Lubinsky Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Assistant Dean, PhD in Nursing Science Angela McNelis, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, CNE, was awarded the Mary Adelaide Nutting Award as part of the 2024 National League for Nursing Awards. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates outstanding teaching, contributes as a leader in nursing education, encourages creative interactions with   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Katherine Lybarger MACON -- A Mercer University School of Medicine professor has been awarded a $176,238 grant to study the impact of certain proteins on a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and autoimmune disorders, which could lead to advances in screening and treatment. Pamela Cook, Ph.D., assistant professor of genetics, received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Hum  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Terrie E. Taylor, D.O., University Distinguished Professor and MSU Research Foundation Professor at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is president-elect of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. She will begin her one-year term at the society's annual meeting later this November; in November 2025, she will become preside  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, announced today that the Milliman Giving Fund awarded a grant to Partners in Health (PIH) and their nonprofit partner Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment (COPE), who works across Navajo Nation. The three-year $750,000 award will increase access to the COPE Navajo Fruit and Vegetable Prescripti  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to support innovative sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on Minnesota farms. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant funds projects that explore the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and profitability of sustainable ag   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 --The National Park Service Olympic National Park issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Port Angeles, Wash. - Olympic National Park is soliciting proposals to provide visitor concession services at Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Fairholme Store, and Hurricane Ridge. The new concessioner will provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other appropriate services over a 12-year term. The existing contract concludes on January 31, 2026. Concession   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * The deadline to apply for part of the $1.5 million in grants is Oct. 25 * * * The N.C. Department of Agriculture plans to award up to $1.5 million in grants for research projects that aim to advance agriculture and the agricultural economy in North Carolina. With that goal in mind, the department is requesting grant proposals that fit into any of th  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL shined at the 2024 Ignite Off! competition hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE.) A presentation by Ashley Daniszewski, a fellow in NETL's Postgraduate Research Program (PGRP) on the Lab's Reaction Engineering Team, earned the Fan Favorite award, which was presented to the contestant who received the greatest number of votes f  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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news: Noble Investment Group ("Noble") is pleased to announce the addition of Aine Cronin as Vice President of Investor Relations. In her new role, she will help to enhance and implement best-in-class practices to engage with Noble's growing investor base and support the firm's expanding investment platform. Mrs. Cronin brings more than   more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 17 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Northumbria University, Newcastle, is opening up new overseas study opportunities for students by renewing and expanding its partnership with the prestigious Fulbright Commission. Recognising academic excellence and fostering educational exchanges between the UK and North America, Fulbright is widely regarded as one of the most sought after scholarship programmes globally. Its focus on attractin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release: PARIS The National Retail Federation and Paris-based event organizer Comexposium today announced that the Paris Retail Week annual conference and exhibition is being rebranded beginning in 2025. The inaugural NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe will be held Sept. 16 18, 2025, at the Paris Porte de Versailles Pavilions 4 & 6. It is expected to draw thousands of retailers and business par  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * Brooke A. Whitworth Brings Fresh New Perspectives & Expertise to Award-Winning Journal * * * MCLEAN, Va. --September 17, 2024 --The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is proud to announce that Brooke A. Whitworth, Ph.D., has been named the new Field Editor of The Science Teacher, one of NSTA's esteemed, award-winning journals. Whitworth officially assumed her role on   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

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The Ohio State Bar Association issued the following news release: The Ohio State Bar Association's Real Property Law Section Council, chaired by attorney Bill Fergus, recently awarded its annual law student scholarship to four Ohio law students. The applicants were presented with a $2,500 academic scholarship at the Real Property Law Section meeting which took place at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. About the scholarship recip  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Telehealth visits for buprenorphine treatment made possible by pandemic-era exemption -- rule is set to expire at the end of the year * * * By Erik Robinson Patients who initiated treatment for opioid use disorder through a telehealth mobile app stayed with treatment at a greater rate over six months than those who started treatment in a physical clinic, a new study led by Oregon Hea  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A $5.3 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences will support advanced cancer research in Oklahoma. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant is designed to build research capacity and help early-career researchers establish independently funded laboratories. This is the third and final phase of the COBRE grant, which was  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- OverDrive, a company that says it delivers a digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and other content through apps, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Fifteen anthologies now available exclusively for libraries and schools through Libby and Sora * * * Today, OverDrive announced fifteen anthologies created in partnership with Youth Communication, a nonprofit youth media organization that promotes youth literacy and civic engagemen  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Christopher A. Pynes, Philosophy professor at Western Illinois University, has been named Interim Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Research and Institutional Effectiveness, effective July 15. Pynes steps into the associate provost position after serving as Interim Director of Institutional Research since January 2024. His responsibilities as Interim Associate Provost for A  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following Q&A with Polymer scientist Lin Feng: * * * In high school, Lin Feng had no clue what polymers were. Now, she oversees a team of scientists who develop new project segments for innovative products using polymers, including electronics, biodegradable materials, inks, flexible packaging materials and industrial coatings. She played a crucial role in the research and development of notable Eastman products such as Tetrashield  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 18 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: This year's OSBA Annual Convention comes at the junction of a transformative year for OSBA and a potentially pivotal school funding debate. It is the perfect time to learn about OSBA's renewed focus to serving school boards for the good of children and to prepare for the 2025 legislative session. This year's theme is "All in for Students." Registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 17, for Oreg  more

MINOT, North Dakota, Sept. 18 -- Minot State University issued the following news release: Angela Kennecke, renowned broadcast journalist and founder of the non-profit Emily's Hope, will deliver an urgent and compelling message to Minot State University about the growing fentanyl poisoning epidemic. MSU will host a presentation by Kennecke on the dangers of fentanyl and efforts to combat this deadly epidemic on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. With record-breaking overdose rates   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento's Mather Airport: "Mather Airport plays a vital role in our region's transportation and economic infrastructure," said Representative Ami Bera. "This funding will help ensure that Mather's 11,300-foot runway can be properly rehabilitated,  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) announced that the City of Richmond, Michigan will receive $943,000 for the Main Street Water Main Replacement Project through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "It is a privilege to fight for communities like Richmond every day in Washington, and I am pleased to help bring home significant funding for the city to improve their water infrastruc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: CANTON, OH Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Canton City Schools $11,550,000 to address energy efficiency and maintenance issues in its buildings. Rep. Sykes helped secure this funding by providing a letter of support for Canton City Schools' grant application. "I am excited to announce this vital funding, which will not only help Canto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two significant grants to recipients within Mississippi's Second Congressional District. The grants, totaling $1,625,000, are part of the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program aimed at supporting construction and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) announced $15.6 million in new federal funding for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). The federal grant, awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will go towards the purchase of a new diesel hybrid-electric ferry to provide additional St. Johns River Ferry service. "Here in Nor  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

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 18 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release: Saint Mary's is proud to announce the creation of a new initiative called Star Finder - The David Lane Astronomy Outreach Program. Star Finder is a new educational program that will enable teachers from across Nova Scotia to deliver an astronomy-focused curriculum to grade six and nine students. The program will focus on space exploration and astronomy, with a special emphasis on creating opportunitie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 17, 2024 Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was awarded AFA's "Jerome F. O'Malley Space Visionary Leadership Award" at the 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference for his contributions to advancing our nation's interests in space. The O'Malley Trophy and commemorative medallion were jointly presented by Secretary of the Air F  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco's "It Ain't Right Tour" will make a highly anticipated stop to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8 p.m. and Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. and start at $75. Fans can  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jackpot Continues to Grow on the $1 Million Dragon Link(TM) Slot Machine by Aristocrat Gaming * * * A record progressive jackpot of more than $2 million continues to climb on a $1 million Dragon Link slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming. The huge jackpot is up for grabs at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The $1 denomination Dragon   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an award of $222,016 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program. This award will address damages from a weather event on April 10, 2023, which caused significant overland and riverine flooding resulting from snow events. *** Original text here: https://www  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an award of $777,850 to the University of North Dakota for the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). The MPATTC provides training to support the adoption of evidence-based practices for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced an award of $921,663.50 to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will support the renovation of approximately 23 campsites at Fort Ransom State Park by upgrading electrical services from 30 to 50 ampere capacity. Water hydrants will also be installed at the campsites. Since 1965, the NPS  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: When Dr. Ahmed Eltom was hired at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as an electrical engineering assistant professor in 1984, his plan was to stay for only a year. Forty years later, he is still at UTC, now as a distinguished professor. Eltom was one of 242 employees recognized for their service milestones at the UTC Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the newl  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Sept. 18 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University graduates and sisters Leonie Ezegbunam and Janice Ezegbunam-George have been named Southeastern Louisiana University's 2024 Young Alumnae of the Year. They will be officially recognized at the Southeastern Alumni Association Awards Evening to be held Oct. 18, during Homecoming week. "We are proud to honor sisters Leonie and Janice as our Young Alumnae of the Ye  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

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: The Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) -- a technical community of The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) -- will celebrate 20 years as a unifying entity within the ever-diversifying bioengineering space with activities slated for the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting, which will take place October 27-31 in San Diego, California. In addition to pertinent technical sessions organized  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: CHICAGO - The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will present six neuroscientists with this year's Science Education and Outreach Awards, comprising the Award for Education in Neuroscience, the Science Educator Award, and the Next Generation Awards. The awards will be presented during SfN's annual meeting. "The Society is honored to recognize these passionate neuroscientists who are helping to inspire the next  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Society for Neuroscience issued the following news release: CHICAGO -- The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) will honor seven researchers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women in neuroscience. The awards will be presented during Neuroscience 2024, SfN's annual meeting. "Neuroscience is both a field of research and a community of researchers," said SfN President Marina Picciotto. "These awardees not only advance our field's understanding o  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The Society of Hospital Medicine issued the following news release: The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), released a new article in its "Perspectives in Hospital Medicine" series, "Lessons from Patient Safety to Accelerate Healthcare Decarbonization," exploring the reduction of US healthcare pollution by integrating existing patient safety principles with evolving env  more

DUARTE, California, Sept. 18 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * The prize, one of the largest privately funded awards for scientific investigation, will be given to the world's top researchers, regardless of institutional affiliation * * * City of Hope(R), one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, has received a historic $150 million gift   more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * The 10th annual Entrepreneur Expo will take Baltimore by storm on December 2024 * * * TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce the 10th Entrepreneur Expo, set to take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel. This premier, award winning event caters to a diverse audience,  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * CBS and Paramount+ to Expand Weekend Coverage * * * AUGUSTA, GA - Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that Bank of America will become a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament, beginning with the 2025 Masters Tournament. Additionally, the Chairman has announced that CBS Sports will expand coverage hours of th  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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 16, 2024 The Air & Space Forces Association presented the W. Stuart Symington Award to Dr. Derek Tournear for the most outstanding contribution to national defense by a civilian. The award was jointly presented at the 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Trinity University issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * The "Future of American Political Leadership: Navigating Partisanship and Promoting Unity," with Michael Steele and Paul Begala * * * Trinity University is thrilled to welcome political strategists Michael Steele and Paul Begala for the 2024-25 Distinguished Lecture Series on the "Future of American Political Leadership: Navigating Partisanship and Promoting Unity." The lecture is part of Tr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Research led by University of Michigan faculty and researchers generated a record-breaking 615 new inventions last year--a feat rarely achieved by any research commercialization office in the country. Additionally, 28 startup companies were launched to support the commercialization of U-M research discoveries. These new companies are advancing technologies across an array of disciplines, ranging from novel b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) in Lubbock, Texas, for building renovations needed to support small business development in the region. This grant will create the South Plains Regional Small Busine  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority is being awarded $7.9 million to support small business growth through the Biden-Harris Administration's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Part of the Biden-Harris Administration's economic agenda, this $75 million program provides fundi  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Little Rock (Club 99), honored Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner as the 2024 recipient of Rotary's Business and Professional Leader of the Year Award. To commemorate her achievements, a portrait of Glasbrenner, co-founder, president, and CEO of Smiley Technologies, Inc., was unveiled in the Reynolds Center for Business and Economi  more

EDMOND, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: University of Central Oklahoma President Todd G. Lamb made a pair of executive appointments this month, naming Allen Wright as the university's new vice president for Advancement and Art Cotton as UCO's first vice president for Transformative Leadership. As the vice president for Advancement, Wright will lead UCO's fundraising efforts through the UCO Foundation and alumni engagement initiatives.  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The University College London issued the following news: Ig Nobel Prize winner, Dr Saul Justin Newman (UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies), interviewed by The Conversation, highlights the shortcomings in data around the study of people living past 105 years of age. From the swimming habits of dead trout to the revelation that some mammals can breathe through their backsides, a group of leading leftfield scientists have been taking their bows at the Massac  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students have picked up two prizes in the prestigious global SensUs competition. The 13-strong team, called GLAsense, won the Innovation Award and the Translation Potential Award for their design for a new biosensor capable of monitoring patients at risk of kidney failure. The international SensUs competition, now in its 9th year, is organised and run by studen  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, is aiming to discover new ways to better understand and tackle tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Africa. Led by Professor Peter MacPherson, from the University's School of Health & Wellbeing, the team has been awarded a pound sterling2.9m Wellcome Discovery Award for the ZAMSA-TB Study, which aims to discover new methods to underst  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Urban Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Lerman was selected for outstanding achievement in lifelong learning. * * * The Urban Institute announced today that Institute Fellow Robert Lerman was selected as a 2024 recipient of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education in the lifelong learning category. The prestigious award, bestowed by the McGraw Family Foundation in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Schoo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Enforceable, upfront terms require Alaska and Hawaiian to protect value of rewards, preserve critical flight service, ensure Honolulu hub access, enhance customer benefits, and lower costs for military families Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation secured binding, enforceable public-interest protections from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines prior to the close of their merger. The prote  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded grants to nine Utah small businesses totaling more than $12 million. The DOE SBIR/STTR awards assist in bringing scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to market, transforming our understanding of nature and advancing energy, economics, and national security. Nine Utah companies received sixteen Small Business Innovation Research  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: Paula Villarreal is only the second University of Texas Medical Branch doctoral student to be awarded the F99/K00 Grant, and the first to receive it specifically under the National Cancer Institute's Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition grant. The F99/K00 Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award, designed to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students with  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Association for Women in Mathematics cites her impact on undergraduate education. * * * By Sian Wilkerson Dewey Taylor, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, has been recognized by the Association for Women in Mathematics for the worldwide reach of her mentorship activities. On   more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Villanova University issued the following news release: Matthew O'Reilly, PhD, assistant professor of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The five-year, $462,481 grant will support Dr. O'Reilly's project, "Development of Chemical Tools for the Preparation of Strained Cyclic Peptides." The NSF's  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: In response to Governor Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33 on Cell Phone-Free Education, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is releasing final Cell Phone-Free Education guidance for Virginia K-12 public schools. This guidance will ensure K-12 Virginia students have a distraction-free environment to focus on learning and reduce the alarming mental health crisis and chronic health con  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.3 Billion in Additional Funding and a Record of Over $17 Billion in Total Support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced additional federal investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) totaling $1.3 billion. With these new investments, combined with the previ  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits with recipients of the EMS Leave Behind Program made possible from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Leave Behind Programs allow EMS professionals to distribute, or "leave behind," overdose prevention tools and resources at the scene of care, or after tran  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits with recipients of the EMS Leave Behind Program made possible from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Leave Behind Programs allow EMS professionals to distribute, or "leave behind," overdose prevention tools and resources at the scene of care, or after trans  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Jay Inslee, Secretary of Health Dr. Umair A. Shah, and others gathered to recognize the program's impact and success * * * This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). WIC is a federally funded program that provides millions of families across the country with healthy food, nutrition education, breast and chest feeding s  more