ALFRED, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Junpeng Zhan, assistant professor of renewable energy engineering, is collaborating on a research project that will apply quantum computing to help manage electrical power systems. Zhan is partnering with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) on the project, which is supported by a $50,000 grant awarded by ISO-New England to Alfred University. ISO-New England is an independent, not-for-profit corporat  more

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: An article written by Junjun Ding, associate professor of materials science and engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, and two of his graduate students was published in a recent issue of the American Chemical Society's Applied Materials & Interfaces. The article, titled "High Areal Capacitance and Rate Capability of 3D-Printed Thick Electrodes with Optimized Conductive Network  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 20 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: New York Times bestselling author S.A. Cosby will speak at Arkansas Tech University on Wednesday, Oct. 16, as part of the ATU Department of English and World Languages Visiting Author Series. Cosby will speak at 6 p.m. in room 300 of Pendergraft Library and Technology Center, which is located at 305 West Q Street in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public. Cosby is the author of "Black  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On September 11, 2024. Ignacio G. Galan, assistant professor of architecture, published new research in The Journal of Architecture, titled "Neighbourliness in Concrete: modern construction, ethnic labour and the architectures of New York Italians." Galan's research explores the intertwined histories of modern construction and Italian migration in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century. He explains that wh  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: Ayten Gundogdu, Tow Associate Professor of Political Science, and Matthew Keegan, Moinian Assistant Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures have been selected for fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year. Established in 1930, IAS fosters an international community of scholars who engage in free and open exchange of ideas and intellectual inquiry. The institute conducts re  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Researchers increasingly analyze gigantic volumes of digital information to understand how and why individuals and groups of people conduct their lives the way they do, both during ordinary days and under extreme stress such as disease outbreaks or social unrest. A program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) develops and employs methods that could help unearth fundamental principles of human behavior. Now one of  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research from Binghamton's Psychology Department explores the dark side of hookup culture * * * By Jennifer Micale She swiped right and wants to meet up. Soon, you've both had a few drinks and dim the lights. Suddenly, the mood shifts: she pulls back, puts a hand up, even says no. Do you respect your date's refusal? Research from Binghamton University's Psychology Department sheds light on whi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 20 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The current state of the Supreme Court and the recent aggrandizement of its judicial power was the topic of Brooklyn Law School's Constitution Day program, titled "Judicial Supremacy Run Amok." The annual program, which was held on Sept. 18, commemorates the anniversary of the drafting and signing of the U.S. Constitution and features a panel discussion by Brooklyn Law's constitutional law experts. This year's pane  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has named David Kay the critical issue lead for extension programming in the areas of climate change and sustainable energy, effective September 1. The appointment, envisioned as a two-year commitment, reflects CCE's dedication to addressing pressing climate change challenges and sustainable energy education. Kay will play a pivotal role in bridging campus resources with CCE educators  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Obioma Uche is converting methane and decreasing greenhouse emissions * * * Obioma Uche, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, is experimenting with selective catalysts to better understand a process that would better convert methane--a key component of natural gas--to ethylene more readily and with fewer process steps. By understanding new pathways to con  more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 19 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, securing the fourth position among baccalaureate institutions and retaining its gold status. The index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), acknowledges institutions' sustainability efforts, as measured through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating Sys  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. * * * Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here! [View newsletter in the link at bottom.]) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Taking race into account when developing tools to predict a patient's risk of colorectal cancer leads to more accurate predictions when compared with race-blind algorithms, researchers find. While many medical researchers have argued that race should be removed as a factor from clinical algorithms that predict disease risks, a new study finds that, at least for colorectal cancer, including race can help correct a data   more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Cornell and a group of institutional partners have created the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine to advance energy storage technology and boost large-capacity battery manufacturing in upstate New York which could enable advances in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. As part of the engine, Cornell will coordinate a multi-institutional network of   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release: The Creative Coalition held their annual Humanitarian Awards Benefit Luncheon Gala, during Emmy Awards weekend, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Ladyhawk in West Hollywood, saluting a dedicated group of actors, producers and filmmakers, who leverage their platforms and influence to advocate for meaningful causes. All proceeds raised benefit The Creative Coalition's year-round work to protect and advance the art  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Focus Financial Partners in connection with the $4.276 billion refinancing of Focus's existing debt facilities. The refinancing included an offering of $1 billion 6.750% senior secured notes due 2031, a $3.026 billion first lien term loan facility, a $325 million delayed draw term loan facility and a $925 million first lien revolving facility. The Debevoise team is led by   more

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Union College issued the following news: In just under 50 days, Ben Raphael '27 will vote in his first presidential election. The shortest presidential election in modern American history, the race has already featured a series of extraordinary events: a devastating debate performance by the incumbent, President Joe Biden, that ultimately led to him dropping out and being replaced by his vice president, Kamala Harris; two assassination attempts on the challen  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University will welcome parents, families and student supporters to campus for the University's annual Family Weekend, from Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Sept. 29. "We are very excited to welcome over 5,700 family members and supporters to campus to celebrate Family Weekend," says Missy Mathis-Hanlon, director of parent and family services. "While Family Weekend is a tradition that dates back to the 195  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Smaller new store format features first Juice & Java venue in New York City and more than 400 local products from 100+ Northeast-based suppliers * * * NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2024) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened its first smaller format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, in New York City's Lenox Hill neighborhood in the Upper East Side. Located at 1175 Third Avenue, the 9,101 square-foot store is design  more

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news: Mason Stahl, James M. Kenney Associate Professor Of Environmental Engineering, chaired a conference session on "Applying Machine Learning and Big Data to Understand Complex Hydrogeologic Systems" at the International Association of Hydrogeologists annual meeting In Davos, Switzerland. He also presented a talk entitled "Seasonal groundwater level dynamics in unconfined aquifers across the United States." This ta  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The School of Education's Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI) has received a grant of $200,000 from the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, one of the nation's largest foundations dedicated to supporting programs for people with intellectual disabilities. With the award, CDI will provide technical assistance to schools and colleges in Western and Central New York to create and enhance inclusive college programs for s  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * The Original Drama Series is Produced by Bad Wolf For HBO * * * HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from Bad Wolf, for a fourth season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode third season on Sunday, September 29 on HBO and Max. Season three of INDUSTRY is pacing nearly 40% ahead of season   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Hendricks Chapel is excited to introduce the Rev. Julie Kelly as the University's new Lutheran chaplain. Kelly will join Hendricks Chapel's growing team of 15 chaplains, who collectively represent various religious and spiritual identities. Rev. Julie Kelly "We at Hendricks Chapel are eager to welcome Reverend Kelly to our diverse and dynamic Syracuse University campus community," says Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of He  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: 2023 Fall Career Fair (Photo by Angela Ryan) Fall 2024 Career Week serves as a reminder for students that it is never too soon to take steps toward achieving their individual career goals. The week offers a lineup of programs and events designed to help students connect with employer partners. From the campuswide Career and Internship Fair to specialized opportunities hosted by schools and colleges, students can ex  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new study helps explain why having ApoE4 the gene variant most closely linked to Alzheimer's disease increases the risk of neurodegeneration and white matter damage. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that immune cells in the brain called border-associated macrophages (BAMs) are a source of ApoE4 protein and contribute to damaging blood vessels and brain tissue. The study, published Sept. 18 in Nature   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: * * * "A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas," made by students at Newhouse and the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in Puerto Rico, debuts Friday at the Newhouse School. * * * By Genaro C. Armas A documentary about communities in western New York and Puerto Rico united by struggles against environmental injustice debuts this week at the Newhouse Scho  more

MELVILLE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Intellicheck issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: Intellicheck, Inc.(Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering on-demand digital and physical identification validation solutions, today announced it has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type II audit following a rigorous review process. Intellicheck CEO Bryan Lewis said the successful completion of the audit highlights the Company's commitment to the highest standards. "Our cust  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Vornado Realty Trust, an integrated equity real estate investment trust company, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * Medline's 161,000 SF Lease Makes the Growing Healthcare Company One of THE MART's Largest Tenants * * * Medline and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) today announced an agreement to expand Medline's presence at THE MART by 110,000 square feet, making it one of the largest tenants at Vornado's iconic, 3.7-million-square-foot property   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Metallica will bring its record-breaking M72 World Tour to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The concert is among the group's 21 North American concerts next year. The concert will feature the tour's full production, with its massive in-the-round stage, and is in one of two college sports stadiums the group will play. Since opening April 2023 in Amsterdam, M72 has seen Metallica play to some three   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, September 18, 2024: Morgan Lewis advised Sam Brown Inc., an integrated healthcare communications and public relations agency, on its sale to Blue Matter, a life sciences industry consulting firm. Sam Brown Inc. is an independent healthcare communications agency offering comprehensive strategic communications services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and venture capit  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Elijah Muhammad, who died on July 10, 2022 while incarcerated in the George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) on Rikers Island. Following a comprehensive investigation, including review of Department of Correction (DOC) staff incident reports an  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Court Reinstates Charges Against Christopher Baldner for Allegedly Causing the December 2020 Death of 11-Year-Old Monica Goods * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court issued a ruling reinstating the charges of Murder in th  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice regarding compliance deadlines (Case No. 23-M-0106; 15-M-0180; 98-M-1343) on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Commission Registration of Energy Brokers and Energy Consultants Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 66-t. In the Matter of Regulation and Oversight of Distributed Energy Resource Providers and Products. In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules. NOTICE REGARDING COMPL  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The city of Springfield has been overwhelmed by an influx of migrants but Sherrod Brown doesn't want to talk about it. When Brown was asked about the Springfield migrant crisis by reporters this week, he walked away without answering questions. As many as 20,000 Haitian migrants have been settled in Springfield, according to the New York Times, straining resources and leading to "soaring dem  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 19 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Ledgers of the New York Turn Verein, a social and athletic club for German immigrants founded in 1850, are now available in an online catalog 16 years after they arrived at the University of Kansas Max Kade Center for German-American Studies. The ledgers offer a comprehensive view into the social life of German immigrants in the United States. They comprise records kept by the New York Turn Verein (NYTV) from  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release: Felicia Keesing, David and Rosalie Rose Distinguished Professor of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at Bard, has published a study in Science with coauthor Richard S. Ostfeld examining diseases that are spread to people by rodents, and how our destruction of the environment makes those diseases more likely. "Rodents as a group are infamous as disease-transmitters," says Keesing. "But not all   more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 20 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Niagara University has received a $10 million gift from entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas Golisano. This transformational gift is one of the largest received among a series of major awards totaling $360 million to organizations in Upstate New York, which were announced by Golisano on Sept. 17, 2024. "It is truly an exceptional day at Niagara University and an exceptional d  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 20 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Ducan Kirkwood, a global speaker, author, and educator, was the featured presenter at the Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management's bi-annual All College Meeting, Sept. 6 in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the NU campus. Kirkwood's talk focused on how to make the most of the college experience and build resiliency. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Kirkwood enlis  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Shawn Ammann Some elite researchers discover the topic they want to study early on. But three Binghamton scholars who won the NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award this year say their academic career paths have been less direct. "I didn't know what anthropology was until I was signing up for my first semester of classes as an undergraduate," says Kailee Behunin, who studies biologi  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 20 -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: Three New York City universities are joining forces to address the growing demand for quantum technology expertise, by launching the city's first multi-university quantum hackathon. This innovative event, called NYC HAQ, is set to take place this month across NYU Tandon School of Engineering, The City College of New York (CCNY), and Columbia University. As quantum technology con  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: Ohioans know that Bernie Moreno's "crystal, crystal clear, has not changed" position on abortion includes supporting a national abortion ban that would overturn the will of Ohioans and that he is "100% pro-life with no exceptions." In fact, Moreno has already voted to support an abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. FACT: Bernie Moreno has made it clear he would support national legislation to ban ab  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 20 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * Paychex Recruiting Copilot, provided in partnership with Findem, enables small businesses to find the best-matched candidates for open roles and to hire faster * * * Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Verance Investment Coincides with ACC's Latest Majority Stake Acquisition * * * Pillsbury is advising New York-based growth equity firm Verance Capital on its strategic investment in Acceleration Community of Companies as it initiates the next phase in its growth. The investment in ACC--a community of cutting-edge media, marketing and communications agencies--coincides with the company's recently announced  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee - Sony Music today announced that Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Nashville will retire at the end of 2024 after more than 35 years in the music industry.  Goodman was appointed to his current role in 2015, during which time he also has overseen Sony Music's Christian music enterprise, Provident Entertainment. In making the announcement, Sony Music Group Chairman, Rob Stringer,   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: Columbia Journalism School announced today that Raney Aronson-Rath, editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE (PBS), is the recipient of the 2024 John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism. As executive producer since 2015 at PBS' flagship investigative journalism series, Raney Aronson-Rath oversees FRONTLINE's acclaimed investigative reporting, and directs the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - ReachTV, the largest streaming television network for travelers with 50M+ monthly viewers, and The Weather Company, the world's most accurate weather forecaster,/1 today announced a national partnership to provide weather forecasts to travelers at ReachTV's 90 airport locations. As the exclusive weather provider for ReachTV, The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Svetlana Mojsov has been named a 2024 recipient of the Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, generally regarded as America's top prize in biomedical research. Her discovery of GLP-1 and its critical role in the regulation of insulin secretion and blood glucose led to the development of a revolutionary new class of medicines for type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. The Lasker Foundation is honorin  more

TROY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news: Recognizing the need to attract nurses to work in Capital Region hospitals, Russell Sage College has launched the Russell Sage Nursing Career Start-up Grant with support from the Albany Med Health System. Starting with the graduating class of December 2024, the grant offers Russell Sage College Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates the opportunity to apply for up to $9,000 in grant awards if they stay in the region to work  more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 20 -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * In Multi-Candidate Race, Harris Leads by 12 Points, Same as August * * * * Voters Trust Harris More on Abortion, Democracy, Economy; Immigration Tied * Gillibrand Leads Sapraicone 54-31%; NYS Proposed ERA Favored 64-23% * Hochul Favorability & Job Approval Hit New Lows; Only 1/3 Say NY on Right Track * * * Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump 55-42% amo  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: Accra, Ghana - Sony Music Entertainment and Crux Global announced today a new strategic partnership designed to elevate Ghana's music scene by providing comprehensive support for Ghanaian artists at various stages of their career. The partnership comprises three distinct tiers of support for emerging talent through to established artists: * Distribution Tier: Facilitated by Sony Music's leading music distributio  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, published a journal article and has had an abstract accepted for oral presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in Minneapolis in October. In the article, titled "Assessing the Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Scoping Literature Review," publis  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Christine Uhl, associate professor of Mathematics, recently had two peer-reviewed articles published. Her work "Automorphisms of quantum polynomial rings and Drinfeld Hecke algebras," coauthored with Anne Shepler (University of North Texas), appeared in the Journal of Noncommutative Geometry in April. This work extends some of the results from her dissertation and uses a combinato  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 20 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor in the School of Education's graduate B12 Reading Literacy program, presented at the National Institute of Literacy in Houston, Texas, in April. The presentation focused on the integration of artificial intelligence in the classroom, specifically utilizing Diffit as a tool to implement the science of reading. Voss's session highlighted innovative methods   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In a recent appearance with Tucker Carlson, anti-vax Trump surrogate RFK Jr. proudly claimed, "I'm going to be deeply involved in helping to choose the people who run FDA, NIH, and CDC." Even Carlson acknowledged that people will have "nightmares" about that prospect. RFK Jr. has a long history of pushing dangerous rhetoric and views on healthcare including advocacy that led to a deadly measles outbre  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 20 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Hosted by Nimene Wureh, the podcast features discussions with special guests Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Jalen Rose, Shepard Fairey, and others. * * * NEW YORK, NY, September 19, 2024 -- Historical Records, a new podcast that blends hip-hop and history, will debut its trailer on September 19 and launch officially on September 27. The project, conceived by Story Pirates' Benjamin Salka and Lee Overtre  more

GENESEO, New York, Sept. 20 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: SUNY Geneseo has recently partnered with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) program. The program aims to bring sustainable change by addressing the historic and contemporary effects of racism in communities and institutions. Geneseo began implementing TRHT on campus last academic year and is using it to provide a framework that aligns with Genese  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan University at Albany atmospheric scientist Aiguo Dai has been elected among the American Geophysical Union's 2024 Class of Fellows. Each year, AGU, the world's largest Earth and space science association, selects a small number of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to be elected as fellows. Since its inception in 1962, less than 0.1% of AGU me  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Megan Trotter The Department of Chemistry at Tennessee Tech University has been named one of only eight institutions in the United States to be awarded the prestigious Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions Award. The award is given by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation in New York, a foundation created by chemist and investor Camille in honor of his brot  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Inclusive Excellence Podcast returns for a brand-new season, featuring an exciting lineup of guests and highly anticipated conversations. Co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel kick off season seven with Episode 84: What Does Inclusive Excellence Really Mean?, offering listeners a preview of what's to come. According to Sember-Chase and Patel, this season will take listeners beyond Cornell's campus to explore th  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo researchers have been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to establish the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI). The Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI will focus on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform early literacy instr  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: By staring into the hellish landscape of Jupiter's moon Io the most volcanically active location in the solar system Cornell astronomers have been able to study a fundamental process in planetary formation and evolution: tidal heating. "Tidal heating plays an important role in the heating and orbital evolution of celestial bodies," said Alex Hayes '03, M.Eng. '04, the Jennifer and Albert Sohn Professor of Astronomy in   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stre  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Alcoa Corporation on the sale to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) of Alcoa Corporation's entire 25.1 percent stake in a joint venture for approximately US$1.1 billion. The joint venture was created in 2009 as a fully integrated mining complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and today comprises two entities: the Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC) and the  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners on the inaugural green issuance by PKO Bank Polski S.A of Euros750 million 3.875% senior non-preferred notes due 2027. The joint bookrunners for this transaction included Banco Santander, S.A., Erste Group Bank AG, HSBC Continental Europe, Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg, and Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A. The notes issuance was ex  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case has advised a banking syndicate on the Euros2.6 billion refinancing of MEYER WERFT and the reorganization of its financing structure. The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are jointly acquiring around 80 percent of the shares in MEYER WERFT and investing Euros400 million. The financing consists of revolving cash loans, guarantee facilities and hybrid lines for shipb  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised VTTI on its US$1.7 billion refinancing. The new financing consists of a mix of institutional and bank debt to finance VTTI's growth plans. A new common terms platform has been put in place which will allow for more debt to be raised in the future. VTTI is a global leader in independent energy and now develops the critical energy infrastructure needed to move toward  more